SEKOLAH MENENGAH KEBANGSAAN

JALAN ARANG
KUCHING

CHEMISTRY FORM FOUR

FINAL EXAM 2010

MARKING SCHEME
PAPER 1
PAPER 2
PAPER 3
PAPER 1

1 A 26 C
2 C 27 D
3 B 28 B
4 C 29 C
5 D 30 B
6 D 31 D
7 C 32 D
8 C 33 C
9 A 34 B
10 C 35 C
11 A 36 D
12 B 37 D
13 D 38 B
14 D 39 B
15 C 40 C
16 C 41 A
17 C 42 A
18 B 43 C
19 C 44 C
20 C 45 A
21 A 46 B
22 A 47 B
23 D 48 B
24 B 49 D
25 D 50 A
P2 ANSWER
SECTION A

1 (a) Number of proton in an atom 1

(b) Atom 1

(c) (i) 2.8.6 1

(ii) 6 1

(d) (i) Atoms of the same element with different numbers of neutrons// 1
Atoms of the same element with different nucleon number //
Atoms that has the same number of proton but different number
of neutron
(ii) Estimate the age of fossils/artifacts 1

(e) (i) 1. Functional diagram 1

2. Labeled limewater 1 2

(ii) 1. Correct formula of reactant

2. Correct formula of products
3. Balance the equation

CuCO3 → CuO + CO2 2

Total 10

2 (a) (i) F ,H 1
(ii) They have same valence electron 1
(b) E/Aluminium 1
(c) (i) C 1
(ii) Achieved stable /octate electron arrangement 1
(d) C, B, A, F ,E ,D 1
(e) (i) Low boiling point // insoluble in water// soluble in inorganic 1
solvent// cannot conduct electricity ( any other acceptable physical
properties
(ii) [1. correct number of occupied electron shells and correct electrons 1
in each shells for all the atoms, nuclei shown ]
[2. four atoms of F combine covalently (sharing a pair of 1
electrons)with one atom of A ]
 (iii) Covalent bond 1
Total 10

3 (a) (i) Molecule 1

(ii) Ions 1

(b) Water 1
(c) 1. In solvent X hydrogen chloride exists as molecules// in solvent Y 1
hydrogen chloride ionize to produce hydrogen ions
2. Hydrogen ions react with marble chips to produce carbon 1 2
dioxide gas

(d) (i) Zinc oxide 1

(ii) 1. Correct formula for reactants and products 1

2. Balance the equation 1 2

2Zn(NO3)2 → 2ZnO + 4NO2 + O2

(e) -add sodium hydroxide/ ammonia solution to solution Z until 1

excess
-white precipitate soluble in excess sodium hydroxide/ soluble 1 2
in excess ammonia solution
10
4 (a) Cell 1 : Chemical cell /Voltaic cell Cell 2 : Electrolytic Cell 2

(b) Electrical energy to Chemical energy 1

(c) (i) zinc ions 1

(ii) Zn Zn 2+ + 2e 1
(d) [arrow from the zinc electrode to the silver electrode through the 1
external circuit]
(e) Cu2+, SO42-, H+, OH- 1
(f) (i) Brown solid deposited at the cathode 1
(ii) Cu2+ in the electrolyte accepts electron and forms copper atoms 1
(g) Cell1 Cell 2 1
No dry cells Has dry cells
Electrodes are made up of Electrodes are made up of
different metals carbon
Has two different electrolytes Only one electrolyte
Presence of salt bridge No salt bridge

[ any 1 pair ]

Total 10

5 (a) (i) Contact Process 1

(ii) 1. Correct formula of reactants 1

2. Balance the equation 1 2
2SO2 + O2 → 2SO3
(iii) Vanadium(V) oxide/ Vanadium pentoxide 1
(iv) Any suitable correct uses 1
Manufacture of paint/electrolyte

(b) (i) Hydrogen and nitrogen 1

(ii) 3H2 + N2  2NH3 [ 1. correct reactants and products 1
2. balanced equation ]
(c) (i) Neutralization 1
(ii) H2SO4+ 2NH3  (NH4)2SO4
1 1
//H2SO4+ 2NH4OH  (NH4)2SO4 + H2O
(iii) Fertilizer 1
Total 10
6 (a) Black 1
(b) Copper(II) sulphate 1
(c) (i) Sodium / potassium carbonate or any suitable carbonate salts solution 1
(ii) Cu 2+ + CO3 2- → CuCO3 1
(d) (i) CuO + H2SO4 → CuSO4 + H2O 1

(ii) No of mol acid = 0.2 x 50 // 0.01 mol 1

1000
No of mol of CuSO4 = 0.01 mol 1
Mass= 0.01 x 160 // 1.6 g 1
(e)
Copper(II) carbonate / salt Q

Functional apparatus 1
Labelled – heat, copper(II) carbonate, limewater 1
Total 10

Section B

7 (a) (i) A mixture of two or more elements 1

with a certain fixed composition in which the major component is a 1
metal. 2
(ii) 1. Improve the appearance
2. Improve the strength and hardness 1+1
3. Increase the resistance to corrosion 2
[Any two corrections]
(b) (i) Bronze is harder than copper. 1

(ii) 1. Pure copper is made up of same type of atoms and are of the same
size. 1
2. The atoms are arranged in an orderly manner.
3. The layer of atoms can slide over each other. 1
1
4. Bronze is made up of atoms of different size//
In bronze, tin atoms and copper atoms are of different size. 1
5. The atoms are not orderly arranged// The presence of tin atoms
disturb the orderly arrangement of copper atoms. 1
6. This reduces/prevents the layer of copper atoms from sliding. 1
Max5
 (iii)
Pure copper:


Copper atom
1
[minimum 3 3 layers ]

Bronze:
 
Tin atom

1+1
Copper atom
3
c) i) Silicon dioxide
ii) X: lead crystal glass Y: soda lime glass
iii) Low thermal expension coefficient // High heat-resistant
d) i) H Cl
| |
C == C
| |
H H
ii) Does not corrode
iii) Not easily biodegradable 1
Cause blockage of drainage systems / flash floods 1
OR
Give out harmfull / poisonous / toxic gases 1
Cause air pollution 1
e) i) Structural material that is formed by combining two or more different
subtances.
ii) silver bromide / Copper(I) chloride
iii) darken when exposed to sunlight

8 a) (i) 1. Electronegativity decreases down the group 1

2. atomic radius /size becomes larger down the group 1
3. the force of attraction between nucleus and 1
electrons become weaker
4. Melting points and boiling points increases down the 1
group because
5. molecular size increases down the group, 1
6. attraction forces between molecules become stronger // 1
intermolecular forces become stronger
7. more heat is needed to overcome this force of attraction 1
8. The density of halogens increases down the group 1
 because
9. even though both atomic mass and volume(size) of 1
halogens increases down the group
10 The increase in atomic mass is bigger than volume 1 10
(size).

(ii) 1. Reaction of chlorine , bromine and iodine with iron :

Reactivity of chlorine > bromine>iodine 1
Halogen Observation
Chlorine Iron (wool) ignites rapidly
with bright flame, brown 1
solid formed.
Bromine Iron (wool) glows brightly ,
brown solid formed 1
Iodine Iron (wool) glows dimly,
brown solid formed. 1 4
(b) (i) 1. Ionic bond 1 1

(ii) 1. [correct number of occupied electron shells, correct 1

electrons in each shell and nuclei shown for both ions ]
2. [one sodium ions combine with one chloride ions, 1
charges of ions shown ]

3. can conduct electricity in the molten state

4. cannot conduct in the solid state 1
5. in molten state the ions are free to move 1
6 in solid state ions are not free to move but held fixed in 1
lattice 1 Max
5
Total 20

SECTION C

9 (a) (i) Compound formed when hydrogen ion from an acid is 1

replaced by metal ions or ammonium ions
(ii) Lead(II) chloride 1

Double decomposition 1
 (iii) 1. Pour [50-100 cm3] [0.5-2.0 mol dm-3] lead(II) nitrate 1
solution in a beaker
2. Add [50-100 cm3] [0.5-2.0 mol dm-3] sodium chloride / any 1
soluble salts solution contain chloride ions into the beaker
3. Stir the mixture 1
4. filter the mixture 1
5. Rinse the residue with distilled water 1
6. dry the salt with filter paper 1
7. Equation: 1
Pb2+ + Cl - → PbCl2
(b) [Calculate the molar mass of KCl required] 1
1. Molar mass of KCl = 39 + 35.5 = 74.5 g mol-1
[Calculate number of mole of KCl require] 1
2. No. of mole = (MV)/1000 = (0.5 x 250)/1000 = 0.125 mol
[Calculate mass of KCl required] 1
3. Mass = 0.125 x 74.5 = 9.3125 g
4. Weigh out 9.3125 g of KCl 1
5. Dissolve the solid KCl with a little distilled water in a 1
beaker
6. Transfer the solution into 250 cm3 volumetric flask using 1
filter funnel.
7. Rince the beaker and filter funnel with distilled water and 1
add the washing to the flask
8. Add distilled water into the flask slowly until the 1
graduation mark.
9. Closed the flask with stopper 1
10. Shake well//invert several time until the solution mixed 1
well
10
Total 20

10 (a)(i) 2NH3 + H2SO4 → (NH4 )2SO4 1

(ii) 1. No of mole of HSO = 50 X1 = 0.05 1
1000
2. No. of mole (NH4 )2SO4 = 0.05 1
3. Mass of (NH4 )2SO4 = 0.05 X132
= 0.66g 1 3
(b) Test for iron(II)ion:
1. Pour 2 cm iron(II) chloride solution into a test 1
tube 1
2. Add a few drop og NaOH solution 1
3. Green precipitate form

Test for chloride ion 1

1. Pour 2 cm iron(II)chloride solution into a test 1
 tube 1 6
2. Add dilute nitric acid and silcer nitrate solution.
3. White precipitate forms
(c) Material : Zinc oxide and sulphuric acid 1
1.Pour 50cm of sulphuric acid into a beaker 1
2. warm heat the acid 1
3. Add zinc oxide little by little and stir it 1
4. Continue adding ZnO until it no longer dissolve 1
5. Filter the solution to removeunreacted ZnO 1
6. Pour the filtrate into an evaporating dish and heat
until it is saturated. 1
7.Cool the saturated solution untul crytal are formed 1
8. Filter and dry the crystalusing filter paper 1
9. Chemical equation
ZnO + H2SO4 → ZnSO4 + H2 O 1 10
20

P3 ANSWER:

Question Details Score

No.
Able to state the observation before and after the end-point
1 (a) correctly
Sample answer 3
The colour of the solution changes from pink to colourless
[Able to state an observation ]
Sample answer 2
The solution turns colourless
Able to give an idea of observation
Sample answer 1
The solution change colour
No response or wrong response 0

(b) Able to record all the volumes accurately to two decimal places 3
with unit
Initial burette readings: 0.50 cm3, 5.00 cm3, 0.00 cm3
Final burette readings : 24.50 cm3, 30.00 cm3, 26.00 cm3
Able to record all the volumes correctly to one decimal place 2
wihout unit.
Initial burette readings: 0.5, 5.0, 0.0
Final burette readings : 24.5, 30.0, 26.0
Able to write at least four readings of the volumes accurately. 1
 No response or wrong response 0

Question
Details Score
No.
(c) Able to construct a table correctly containing :
(i) three labelled columns with units.
(ii) record all the burette readings.
(iii) volume of acids used accurately.

Sample answer
Titration No. I II II 3
Initial burette 0.50 5.00 0.00
reading/cm3
Final burette 24.50 30.00 26.00
reading/cm3
Volume of acid 24.00 25.00 26.00
used/cm3
Able to construct a table correctly containing:
(i) three labelled columns without units
(ii) record all the burette readings
(iii) volume of acids used 2

Able to construct a table with at least three labels and four correct 1
readings
No response or wrong response 0

(d) Able to calculate the average volume of acid used correctly and
with unit.
Sample answer:
Volume of acid used = 24.00 + 25.00 + 26.00 3
3
= 25.00 cm3
Able to calculate the average volume of acid correctly without unit 2
(i) Able to show the calculation of average volume of acid used but
incorrect answer 1
No response or wrong response 0

Question Details Score

No
Able to calculate the concentration of potassium hydroxide with
units correctly

Sample answer:
HCl + KOH KCl + H2O .........................1
1 mol 1 mol
(ii) 3
MaVa = MbVb
 0.1 x 25.00 = Mb x 25.00 ......................... 1

Mb = 0.1 mol dm-3 ...........................1

Able to calculate the concentration of potassium hydroxide
correctly without unit
Sample answer:
Mb = 0.1 x 25.0
25.0 2

= 0.1
Able to show the calculation or the concentration of potassium
hydroxide without unit 1
Sample answer:
No of mole = 0.1 x 25.0 // 0.1
25.0
No response or wrong response 0

(e) Able to predict the volume of sulphuric acid accurately to 2

decimal places with unit
3
Answer:
(i)
12.50 cm3
Able to predict the volume of sulphuric acid accurately without
unit
Answer:
2
12.50
Able to predict the volume of sulphuric acid without units
Answer:
12.5 1
No response or wrong response 0

(e) Able to state all the three following informations correctly

Sample answer:
(ii) 1 Hydrochloric acid is a monoprotic acid
2 Sulphuric acid is a diprotic acid 3
3 The concentration of H+ ions in sulphuric acid is twice than the
concentration of H+ ions in hydrochloric acid
Able to state any two points correctly 2
Able to state at least one point correctly 1
No response or wrong response 0
 (f) Able to state the hypothesis accurately with direction
Sample answer:
The higher/ the lower the concentration of OH- ions, the
3
higher / lower the pH value.
Able to state the hypothesis without direction
2
Sample answer:
The pH value depends on the concentration of alkali /
the higher the concentration of potassium hydroxide the lower
the pH value
Able to give an idea of the hypothesis of the experiment
Sample answer:
1
Different concentration affects pH value
No response or wrong response 0

Question Details Score

(g) Able to state all the three variables correctly
Answer:
Manipulated variables: Concentration of potassium
hydroxide solution 3
Responding variables : pH value
Controlled variables: Type of alkali
[Able to state any two variables correctly] 2
[Able to state at least one variable correctly] 1
No response or wrong response 0

(h) Able to predict the pH value correctly

Answer:
3
pH value = 10.0
Able to predict the pH range correctly
2
Sample answer: Lower than 11.0
Able to give an idea about the pH value
1
Sample answer: The pH value change
No response or wrong response 0

(i) Able to classify all the five alkalis into strong alkalis and weak
alkalis correctly
Sample answer:
 Strong Alkali Weak Alkali 3
Sodium hydroxide solution Sodium hydrogen
Calcium hydroxide solution carbonate solution
Potassium hydroxide solution Ammonia solution

Able to classify the four alkalis into strong alkali and weak alkalis
2
correctly
Able to classify the three of alkalis into strong alkalis and weak
1
alkalis correctly
[No response or wrong response] 0

Questio
n Rubric Score
Number
[ Able to give the aim of the experiment correctly ]
Example :
3
To construct the electrochemical series based on the potential
differences between metals
[ Able to give the aim of the experiment incorrectly ]
Example :
3(a) To construct the electrochemical series //How to construct an 2
electrochemical series based on the potential difference between
metals?
[ Able to state an idea the aim of the experiment]
Example : 1
To study the potential difference between the metals
[ No response or wrong response] 0

Question
Rubric Score
Number
[ Able to state All variables correctly ]
Example :
Manipulated variable : Pairs of different metals//Different types of metals
3
Responding variable : Potential differences
3(b) Constant variable : Concentration of Copper(II) sulphate
// positive terminal
[ Able to state any two variables correctly ] 2
[ Able to state any one variables correctly ] 1
[ No response or wrong response] 0

Question
Rubric Score
Number
 [ Able to give the hypothesis correctly]
Example :
3
The distance between two metals increase/decrease, the potential difference
will increase/ decrease
[ Able to give the hypothesis almost correct]
Example : 2
3(c)
The potential difference will increase if the distance between two metals
increase
[ Able to state an idea of the hypothesis ]
Example : 1
The potential difference affects the position of the metals
[No response or wrong response] 0

Question
Rubric Score
Number
[ Able to give the list of the apparatus and materials correctly and
completely]
Example :
List of apparatus and materials 3
Copper strip, lead strip, iron strip, zinc strip, aluminium strip, magnesium
strip, copper (II) sulphate solution, sand paper, voltmeter, beaker, connecting
wires with crocodile clip
[ Able to give the list of the apparatus and materials correctly and but not
3(d) completely]
Example : 2
List of apparatus and materials
Copper strip, lead strip, zinc strip, magnesium strip[at least 4 metal strips],
copper (II) sulphate solution, voltmeter, connecting wires
[ Able to give an idea about the list of the apparatus and materials correctly]
Example : 1
Any one apparatus and one material
[No response or wrong response] 0

Question
Rubric Score
Number
3(e) [ Able to state all procedures correctly ] 3
Example :
1. Clean the metals with sand paper
2. Fill a beaker with copper(II)sulphate solution
3. Dip the magnesium strip and copper strip into the copper(II)sulphate
solution
4. Complete the circuit//switch-on the circuit
5. Record the potential difference between the metals
6. Determine and record which metal strip is the negative terminal
7. Repeat steps 1 to 6 using other metals to replace magnesium strip
 [ Able to state 4 steps of procedures correctly ]
2
Steps 2,3,5,7
[ Able to state 2 steps of procedures correctly ]
1
Steps 3,5
[No response or wrong response] 0

Question
Rubric Score
Number
[ Able to exhibit the tabulation of data correctly ]
Tabulation of data has the following element :
1. 2 columns and 6 rows
Example :
Pair of metals Potential difference (V)
2
Mg and Cu
Al and Cu
Zn and Cu
Pb and Cu
Fe and Cu
3(f) [ Able to exhibit the tabulation of data almost correctly ]
Example :
Pair of metals Potential difference
1

[ Able to state an idea about the tabulation of data ]

0

[No response or wrong response] 0

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