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PEPERIKSAAN PERCUBAAN SPM TAHUN 2009
PERINGKAT ZON SAMARAHAN

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JANGAN BUKA KERTAS SOALAN INI SEHINGGA DIBERITAHU

1. Kertas soalan ini mengandungi 50 soalan

2. Jawab semua soalan
3. Jawab dengan menghitamkan ruangan yang betul pada kertas jawapan
4. Hitamkan satu jawapan sahaja bagi setiap soalan
5. Sekiranya anda hendak menukarkan jawapan, padamkan tanda yang telah dibuat.
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7. Anda dibenarkan menggunakan kalkulator saintifik yang tidak boleh diprogram

Kertas soalan ini mengandungi 19 halaman bercetak.

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1. An atom of element Y has 17 protons and 20 neutrons in its nucleus. Which of

the following is the electron arrangement of atom Y?

A 2.1
B 2.8.7
C 2.8.8
D 2.8.8.2

2. Which of the following isotopes is used to determine the age of artifacts?

A Sodium-23
B Iodine-131
C Hydrogen-2
D Carbon-14

3. Which of the following substances is made up of atoms?

A Iron
B Nitrogen
C Water
D Sodium chloride

4. Diagram 1 shows a small crystal of copper (II) sulphate in a test tube containing
jelly.

Jelly

copper (II) sulphate crystal

Diagram 1

After two days, the jelly turned blue in colour. What is the aim of the
experiment?
A To measure the size of the jelly particles
B To show that matter is made up of discrete and tiny particles
C To investigate the colour of copper (II) sulphate
D To prove that copper (II) sulphate is a gas at room temperature

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5. Table 1 shows the melting and boiling points of five compounds, P,Q,R,S and
T.

Substance Melting point(oC) Boiling point(oC)

P -182 -162
Q -23 77
R -97 65
S 41 182
T 132 290

Table 1
Which substance exists as a gas at room temperature?

A P
B P and Q
C Q and R
D S and T

6. The following is the chemical formula of a substance.

NaNO2
Name the substance above.

A Sodium nitrate
B Sodium nitrite
C Potassium nitrate
D Potassium nitrite

7. How many oxygen atoms have equal mass with two magnesium atoms?
(Relative atomic mass: O=16, Mg=24)

A 2
B 3
C 4
D 5

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8. Diagram 2 shows two balloons filled with hydrogen gas and nitrogen gas
respectively.

500 cm3 of
Hydrogen gas 500 cm3 of
Nitrogen gas

Diagram 2

Which of the following statements is true based on the information given

in Diagram 2?

A The number of moles of hydrogen gas is greater than nitrogen gas

B The number of moles of hydrogen gas and nitrogen gas is equal
C The mass of hydrogen gas and nitrogen gas is equal
D The mass of hydrogen gas is greater than nitrogen gas

9. The following equation shows the reaction between copper (II) oxide
powder and dilute nitric acid.

CuO + 2HNO3  Cu(NO3)2 + H2O

If 1.6g of copper (II) oxide powder reacts completely with excess nitric
acid, what is the mass of copper (II) nitrate formed in the reaction?
(Relative atomic mass: Cu=64, O=16, N=14)

A 1.88g
B 2.24g
C 2.52g
D 3.76g

10. Which of the following is used to fill weather ballons?

A Helium
B Nitrogen
C Oxygen
D Neon

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11. Which of the following acts as a catalyst in the Haber process for the
manufacture of ammonia?

A Iron powder
B Platinum
C Nickel
D Vanadium(V) oxide

12. Diagram 3 shows the electron arrangements of three atoms P, Q and R.

P Q R
Diagram 3

Arrange in descending order of the reactivity of these atoms.

A Q, R, P
B Q, P, R
C P, R, Q
D P, Q, R

13. Table 2 shows the numbers of protons, electrons and neutrons of atoms X and
Y.
Atom Number
Proton Electron Neutron
X 11 11 12
Y 12 12 12
Table 2
Which of the following is true about atoms X and Y?

A X and Y have the same chemical properties

B X reacts with water to form an alkaline solution
C X and Y are of the same group in the Periodic Table of Elements
D Y dissolves in water to form an acidic solution and hydrogen gas is released

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14. The chemical equation below shows the reaction between chlorine and water

Cl2(g) + H2O(l)  X(aq) + Y (aq)

What are the formulae of substances X and Y?

X Y
A HCl HOCl
B HCl H2
C HOCl ClO2
D HOCl HCl2

15. Which of the following compounds is a covalent compound?

A NaCl
B MgO
C CO2
D CaO

16. Which of the following explains why covalent compounds have low melting
and boiling points?
A Covalent bonds are weak bonds
B Their molecules repel each other strongly
C Their molecules are held together by weak electrostatic forces
D Their molecules are held together by weak intermolecular forces

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17. Diagram 4 shows the electron arrangement of a substance formed between two
atoms of Z

Z Z

Diagram 4

Which of the following statements is true about the substance?

A Consists of ions
B Conduct electricity in molten state
C The compound has a low melting point
D Dissolves in water

18. Table 3 shows the electron arrangement of two elements, K and L.

Element Electron arrangement

K 2.4
L 2.8.7

Table 3
Which of the following is true about the formula and the type of bond of the
compound formed by the reactions between K and L ?

Type of bond Formula

A Single covalent K4L
B Single covalent KL4
C Double covalent K4L
D Double covalent KL4
19. State all the ions that present in copper (II) chloride solution.

A Cu2+ and Cl-

B Cu2+, Cl-, H+ and O2-
C Cu2+, Cl-, H+ and OH-
D Cu2+, Cl-, H3O+ and O2-

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20. Lead (II) bromide can only conduct electricity in the molten state but not
in the solid state.

Which of the following explains the above observation?

A In the solid state the particles in lead (II) bromide exist as atoms
B When melted the lead and bromide atoms change to ions which then carry
charges
C The lead ions and bromide ions in lead (II) bromide can only move freely in a
molten state
D Electrons can only flow freely when the lead (II) bromide is melted

21.

Copper (II) sulphate solution

Diagram 5

Diagram 5 shows a simple chemical cell. Which of the following statements

are true about this cell?

I Zinc acts as the negative terminal of the cell.

II Copper acts as the positive terminal of the cell.
III The density of the blue colour of the copper (II) sulphate solution decreases.
IV Electron flows from the copper electrode to the zinc electrode through the wire.

A I, II, III and IV

B I, II and III
C II, III and IV
D III and IV

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22.

Diagram 6

A simple cell is set up as shown above by immersing metal X and Y into dilute
sodium chloride solution. The electron flows in the direction as shown in
Diagram 6. What metal could be X and Y?

X Y
A Tin Magnesium
B Copper Lead
C Zinc Iron
D Silver Tin

23. The pH value of the solutions P, Q, R, S and T is shown in the Diagram 7.

Diagram 7

Which solution is P, Q, R, S and T?

Ethanoic Hydrochloric Ammonia Sodium Sodium
acid acid solution chloride hydroxide
A Q P T R S
B Q P R S T
C P Q R S T
D Q P S R T

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24. Which of the following statements are true about an acid?

I contains oxygen
II contains hydrogen ion in aqueous solution
III has a pH more than 7
IV reacts with metal to give off hydrogen gas

A I and IV
B II and III
C II and IV
D II, III and IV

25. Calculate the mass of potassium hydroxide needed to prepare 500 cm3 0.5 mol
dm-3 of standard solution. (Relative atomic mass: H=1, O=16, K=39)

A 7g
B 14 g
C 21 g
D 28 g

26. Which of the ionic equation shows the reaction between hydrochloric acid and
sodium hydroxide solution ?

A H+ + OH- H2O
B 2H+ + O2- H2O
C Na+ + Cl- NaCl
D H+ + Cl-  HCl

27. 12.5 cm3 0.5 mol dm-3 of sulphuric acid neutralizes 50 cm3 of sodium hydroxide
solution. Calculate the concentration of the sodium hydroxide solution.
(Relative atomic mass : H=1, O=16, Na=23)

A 2 g dm-3
B 4 g dm-3
C 5 g dm-3
D 10 g dm-3

28. Which of the sulphate salts given below is soluble in water?

A Barium sulphate
B Magnesium sulphate
C Lead (II) sulphate
D Calcium sulphate

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29. Name the process used to manufacture of sulfuric acid in industry.
A Contact process
B Haber process
C Ostwald process
D Addition polymerization

30. What is an alloy?

A A pure metal
B Compound consisting of two or more metals
C A mixture of two or more elements in which the major component is a metal
D A mixture of two or more elements in which the major components is a non-metal

31. A series of test is carried out on solution Y and the results are shown in the Table 4:

Addition of sodium hydroxide White precipitate formed.

Test 1 solution, NaOH until excess. Precipitate dissolve in excess
sodium hydroxide solution, NaOH

Addition of ammonia solution until White precipitate formed.

Test 2 excess. Precipitate dissolve in excess
ammonia solution

Addition of dilute nitric acid White precipitate formed.

Test 3 followed by barium nitrate solution.

Table 4
Name the substance present in solution Y.

A Zinc sulphate
B Lead (II) nitrate
C Aluminium chloride
D Aluminium sulphate

32. Which of the following sets of conditions is the optimum condition for the
manufacture of ammonia?
Pressure (atmosphere) Temperature (°C) Catalyst
A 200 450 Iron
B 450 200 Iron
C 200 450 Vanadium (V) oxide
D 450 200 Vanadium (V) oxide

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33. Steel is made up of 99% iron and 1% carbon. The presence of carbon atoms in iron
makes it hard and strong. Which statement below best explains the purpose of
adding carbon atoms to iron?

I Disturb the orderly arrangement of the iron atoms

II Fill the spaces in between the iron atoms
III Reduce the ability of the layers of iron atoms to slide on one another
IV Increases the forces of attraction between layers of iron atoms

A I and II
B II and IV
C I, II and III
D I, III and IV

34. Which of the following does not affect the rate of reaction?

A Presence of catalyst
B Volume of solution
C Concentration of a solution
D Total surface area of solid reactant

35. Table 5 shows the volume of carbon dioxide gas, CO2 collected in the reaction
between calcium carbonate powder and dilute hydrochloric acid.

Time(s) 0 30 60 90 120 150 180 210

Volume 0.00 2.00 3.70 5.20 6.40 7.30 8.60 8.60
of gas(cm3)

Table 5
What is the average rate of reaction in the third minute?

A 0.037 cm3s-1
B 0.043 cm3s-1
C 0.048 cm3s-1
D 0.058 cm3s-1

36. Which of the following pairs of general formula and homologous series is correct?

General Formula Homologous Series

A CnH2n Alkane
B CnH2n+2 Alkene
C CnH2n+1OH Alcohol
D CnH2n+1COOH Ester

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37. Which of the following structural formula represents an alcohol?

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38. Diagram 8 shows the molecular formulae of two compounds A and B. Substance X is
formed when both compounds react with each other.

Compound A Compound B
C2H5OH C2H5COOH

Substance X

Diagram 8

Which of the following set represents substance X?

Structural formula Name
A

Ethyl propanoate

Ethyl propanoate

Propyl propanoate

Propyl propanoate

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39. Diagram 9 shows part of a polymer molecule.

Diagram 9

Which is its monomer?

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40. Diagram 10 shows an experiment to investigate the rate of corrosion in iron nail when it
pairs up with other metals.

Potassium hexacyanoferrate (III) solution + hot jelly solution

Diagram 10

After the test tubes were set aside for two days, which test tube has the highest intensity in
blue colour?
A Test tube W
B Test tube X
C Test tube Y
D Test tube Z

41. 2Fe3+ + Zn 2Fe2+ + Zn2+

Which of the following is true about the above redox reaction?

A Zinc is a oxidizing agent.
B Iron (III) ion is an reducing agent.
C Oxidation number of iron decreases from +3 to +2.
D Electron transfers from iron (III) ion to zinc

42. Iron (II) ion, Fe2+ in solution can be converted to iron (III) ion, Fe3+ by adding acidified
potassium manganate (VII) solution. Which of the following can replace acidified
potassium manganate (VII) solution in this reaction?
A Zinc powder
B Potassium iodide solution
C Sulphur dioxide gas
D Bromine water

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43. Diagram 11 shows the set-up of apparatus of an experiment.

Carbon Carbon
electrode X electrode Y

Acidified potassium Iron (II)

manganate (VII) sulphate
solution solution
Dilute sulphuric acid

Diagram 11
Which of the following is the correct statement for the experiment?
A Electrons flow from X to Y.
B Electrode X is the positive terminal.
C Hydrogen gas is liberated at electrode X.
D Iron is deposited at electrode Y.

44. Diagram 12 shows the changes of the sulphur in Contact Process.

Diagram 12

Which of the following are the correct changes in the oxidation state of sulphur?
A 0  +4  +6  +6
B 0  +4  +6  +7
C 1  +3  +6  +8
D 1  +4  +6  +6

45. Which of the following detergent additives is used to convert stains into colourless
substances on cloth?
A Proteases
B Silicone
C Sodium tripolyphosphate
D Sodium perborate

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46. The reaction between nitrogen and oxygen can be represented by the following equation:

N2 (g) + O2 (g)  2NO(g) ΔH = +181 kJ

Which of the following energy level diagram represent the above reaction?
A

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47. Diagram 13 shows the change in the heat of combustion of a few alcohols.

Diagram 13

Which of the following explain the increase in the heat of combustion of alcohols.
A an increase in the sootiness of the alcohols when burnt.
B an increase in the reactivity of alcohols.
C an increase in the relative molecular mass.
D an increase in the carbon and hydrogen atoms per molecule of alcohol.

48. The following information shows the results of an experiment to determine the heat
change for a displacement reaction between zinc powder and copper (II) sulphate
solution.
Volume of copper (II) sulphate solution = 50 cm3
Mass of zinc powder = 1.0 g
Initial temperature of copper (II) sulphate solution = 28.5 0C
Highest temperature of mixture = 38.5 0C

What is the heat released by the displacement reaction between zinc and copper (II)
sulphate solution?
[Specific heat capacity of water = 4.2 J g-1 0C-1 ; Density of solution = 1.0 g cm-3]
A 2100 J
B 2142 J
C 2184 J
D 3195 J

49. What is the function of an analgesic?

A To relieve pain.
B To treat asthma.
C To destroy bacteria.
D To calm the emotion of the patient.

50. Soaps are prepared by hydrolyzing fats or oils under alkaline condition. Name the reaction
for the production of soap.
A Neutralization.
B Esterification.
C Saponification.
D Oxidation.
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Kimia
Kertas 2
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PEPERIKSAAN PERCUBAAN SPM 2009

ZON SAMARAHAN

KIMIA
Kertas 2

Dua jam tiga puluh minit

JANGAN BUKA KERTAS SOALAN INI SEHINGGA DIBERITAHU

1. Tuliskan nama dan tingkatan pada ruang

yang disediakan.
2. Jawab semua soalan daripada Bahagian Bahagian Soalan Markah Markah
A. Tuliskan jawapan anda dalam ruang penuh diperoleh
yang disediakan 1 10
3. Jawab satu soalan daripada Bahagian B
dan satu soalan daripada Bahagian 2 10
C.Jawapan kepada bahagian B dan 3 10
Bahagian C hendaklah ditulis pada kertas A 4 10
tulis. 5 10
4. Anda diminta menjawab dengan lebih 6 10
terperinci untuk Bahagian B dan B 7 20
Bahagian C. Jawapan mestilah jelas dan
8 20
logik. Persamaan, gambar rajah, jadual,
graf dan cara lain yang sesuai untuk 9 20
menjelaskan jawapan anda boleh C 10 20
digunakan.
5. Anda hendaklah menyerahkan kertas tulis Jumlah
dan kertas tambahan, jika digunakan
bersama-sama dengan kertas soalan.
6. Penggunaan kalkulator saintifik yang
tidak boleh diprogramkan adalah
dibenarkan.

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Section A
[60 marks]
Answer all questions.

1. Diagram 1 shows the arrangement of the apparatus used to determine the melting point
of substance X.

Diagram 1
(a) What is meant by melting point?

[1 mark]
(b) State the error that was made in the arrangement of the apparatus above.

[1 mark]
(c) Graph 1 shows the heating curve of substance X.

Graph 1
(i) State the melting point of substance X.

[1 mark]
(ii) Explain why there is no change in temperature form Q to R.

[2 marks]
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Table 1 shows the melting point and boiling point of three substances.
Substances Melting point (°C) Boiling point (°C)
P - 106 - 25
Q -4 76
R 801 1056
Table 1
(d) What is the physical state of P and Q at room temperature?
P:___________________ Q:______________________
[2 marks]

(e) Table 2 shows the number of protons, nucleon number and number of electrons for four
elements.
Element Number of protons Nucleon number Number of electrons
W 6 12 6
X 8 16 8
Y 13 27 10
Z 17 35 17
Table 2
(i) What is the number of neutrons for element Z?

[1 mark]
(ii) State an element from Table 2 which is an isotope to the atom 14
6 A.

[1 mark]
(iii) Give a reason for your answer in (e )(ii).

[1 mark]

2. Table 3 shows the number of protons for the elements W, X, Y and Z.

Element Number of protons

W 9
X 11
Y 17
Z 18
Table 3
(a) Determine one element to represent
Metal:_________________________________________________________________
Non-metal:_____________________________________________________________

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Halogen:_______________________________________________________________
Noble gas:_____________________________________________________________
[4 marks]
(b)(i) Determine one pair of elements that is placed in the same group.

[1 mark]
(ii) Give reason for your answer in (b)(i).

[1 mark]
(c) State the group where an element Z is located.

[1 mark]
(d) The element X and Y are placed in Group 11 and 17 respectively. Write a chemical
equation for the reaction between the elements X and Y.

[1 mark]
(e)(i) Choose the element that reacts vigorously with cold water.

[1 mark]
(ii) Write the chemical equation to represent the chemical reaction in (e) (i).

[1 mark]

3. Diagram 2 shows the set-up of an electrolytic cell. Beaker I contains the components of
a simple chemical cell whereas electrolysis takes place in the Beaker II.

BBB
Beaker I Beaker II
Beaker I Beaker II
Diagram 2

(a) State the changes in energy in Beaker I and Beaker II.

Beaker I :______________________________________________________________

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Beaker II :______________________________________________________________
[2 marks]
(b) Which metal is the negative terminal in Beaker I ?

[1 mark]
(c) (i) State the process that took place in the copper electrode in Beaker I.

[1 mark]
(ii) What would you observed at the silver electrode in Beaker I?

[1 mark]
(d) Write the half - equations for reactions which took place at the anode and the cathode
in Beaker II.

Anode:_________________________________________________________________

Cathode:_______________________________________________________________
[2 marks]

(e)(i) What happens to the voltmeter reading when the copper electrode in Beaker I is
replaced with zinc electrode?

[1 mark]

(ii) Explain your answer in (e)(i).

[2 marks]

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4. Observation
Experiment Solution X Solution Y Solution Z
Test with damp Blue litmus paper No change No change
blue litmus paper turns red
Test with damp red No change No change Red litmus paper
litmus paper turns blue
Used as an The bulb lights up The bulb does not The bulb lights up
electrolyte in a light up
circuit with a bulb

Solutions X and Y are the same solution but in different solvents. The table above
shows the observations made when an experiment is carried out on solutions X, Y and
Z.
(a) Why solution X can change the colour of the litmus paper but Y cannot ?

[2 marks]
(b) Name a possible solvent used to produce

solution X : ____________________________________________________________

solution Y : ____________________________________________________________
[2 marks]

(c) Predict which solutions are

Acidic : _______________________________________________________________

Alkaline : ______________________________________________________________

[2 marks]
(d) (i) State two observations when limestone is added into solution X in a test tube.

[2 marks]
(ii) With an example, write a chemical equation for the reaction that occurs in (d) (i).

[1 mark]
(e) If solution X and Z are mixed, state all the products formed.

[1 mark]

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5. Five experiments were carried out to determine the rate of reaction of sulphuric acid with
sodium thiosulphate solution at 28 oC, 40 oC, 50 oC, 60 oC, and 70 oC respectively.
Diagram 3 shows the set-up of the experiment.

Diagram 3

The time taken for the ‘X’ mark to be completely invisible is shown in Table 4.

Temperature ( oC ) Time (S)

28 25.0
40 12.0
50 8.5
60 5.0
70 3.0
Table 4
(a) Explain how to obtain different temperatures of sodium thiosulphate solution .

[1 mark]

(b) State one precaution in this experiment.

[1 mark]
(c) Sketch a graph of temperature against 1/time.

[2 marks]

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(d) Based on the graph drawn in (d), state an inference based on the relationship between the
rate of reaction and the temperature.

[1 mark]

(e) Explain your answer in (d) by using the collision theory.

[2 marks]
(f) Write an equation for this reaction.

[1 mark]

(g) State two factors other than temperature, which can affect the speed of rate of reaction.

[2 marks]

6. The structures below show the structural formulae of compounds J and K.

Compound J Compound K

(a) State the homologous series for compounds J and K.

Compound J: ___________________________________________________________

Compound K: __________________________________________________________
[2 marks]

(b) (i) Name compound K.

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[1 mark]
(ii) Write the molecular formula for a compound that has 7 carbon atoms and in the same
homologous series as K.

[1 mark]
(c) Draw the structural formulae for another two isomers of compound J.

[2 marks]
(d) Compound J combines with each other at high temperature and pressure in the presence
of a catalyst to form a new substance L.
(i) Name the process for the formation of substance L.

[1 mark]
(ii) Draw the structural formula of substance L.

[1 mark]
(e) An isomer of compound K is added into a test tube containing acidified potassium
manganate(VII) solution and heated for a few minutes.
(i) State one observation for this experiment.

[1 mark]
(ii) Write an equation for this reaction.

[1 mark]

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Section B
[20 marks]
Answer any question from this section
7 Table 5 shows the heat of combustion for several types of alcohol.

Types of alcohol Molecular formula Heat of combustion,

ΔH/kJ molˉ¹
Methanol CH3OH - 715
Ethanol C2H5OH -1376
Propanol C3H7OH - 2017
Butanol C4H9OH - 2679
Table 5
(a) What is the meaning of the heat of combustion? [1 mark]

(b) Draw a graph comprising the heat of combustion against the number of carbon atoms per
molecule on a graph paper. [3 marks]

(c) i Based on the graph in (b), state the relationship between the number of carbon atoms
per molecule and the heat of combustion values. [ 1 mark]
ii Explain why the heat of combustion of butanol is higher than the heat of
combustion of ethanol. [3 marks]
(d)

Diagram 4

Alcohol X in Diagram 4 has a heat of combustion value of -2650 kJ molˉ¹ as determined

by an experiment in a laboratory.

i Identify alcohol X. [ 1 mark]

ii Explain how you obtained the answer in (d) (i). [7 marks]

(e) The thermochemical equation for the combustion of propanol in excess oxygen is as
follows:
2C3H7OH + 9O2 → 6CO2 + 8H2O
ΔH = -2017 kJ molˉ¹
0.4 g of propanol is burned in excess oxygen, in the laboratory.
[Relative atomic mass: H = 1, C = 12, O = 16, Molar gas volume = 24 dm³ molˉ1 at room
condition]

i Calculate the volume of carbon dioxide that is released at room condition.

[3 marks]
ii Calculate the heat that is released. [1 mark]

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8 (a) What do you understand by the terms :

i strong acid
ii weak acid
iii concentration of an acid
[3 marks]
(b) Briefly describe an experiment to determine the molarity of a sample of ethanoic
acid, CH3 COOH, by titration method. You are provided with 0.5 mol dm-3 sodium
hydroxide solution and phenolphthalein as an indicator.
[11 marks]
(c) There is a salt formed in the experiment in (b). Describe how a sample of the salt
can be obtained in the laboratory. [6 marks]

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Section C
[20 marks]
Answer any question from this section

9 (a) Ammonium sulphate is a type of chemical fertilizer. Describe how ammonium

sulphate fertilizer is prepared in the laboratory.
Your description needs to contain the following:
 Materials and apparatus
 Procedure
 Chemical equation involved [10 marks]

(b) Explain how the disposal of synthetic polymers into the environment causes pollution.
[6 marks]

(c) State the effect of acid rain on the environment. [4 marks]

10 (a) The rusting of iron is one of the major problems faced in present times. Suggest three
methods how this problem may be overcomed. [3 marks]

(b) The following are the equations of two reactions:

Reaction I: FeSO4+ Pb(NO3)2 → PbSO4 + Fe(NO3)2
Reaction II: 6 FeSO4+ 3Br2→ 2Fe2(SO4)3 + 2FeBr3

i In terms of change in oxidation numbers, determines which reaction is a

redox reaction and which reaction is not a redox reaction. [4 marks]

ii State the oxidizing and reducing agents for the redox reaction [2 marks]

(c) You are supplied with iron(II) sulphate, bromine water, dilute sulphuric acid,
carbon electrodes, U-tube and voltmeter.

Describe an experiment to demonstrate that a redox reaction can take place at a

distance. Your answer should include:
 Labelled diagram.
 Show the direction of the flow of electrons
 Experimental procedure
 Observations
 Half-equations [11 marks]

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KERTAS SOALAN TAMAT

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KERTAS 1

Answer :

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

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