Final Examination (2018-2019)
Level : Secondary 3
Subject : Science (Chemistry)
Date : 17/6/2019
Time Allowed : 30 minutes
Full Mark : 40 marks
Question-Answer Book
Instructions
1. Name, class and class number should be written in the spaces provided on this page after the
announcement of the start of the examination; otherwise, mark(s) will be deducted.
2. When told to open this paper, you should check that all the questions are there. Look for the
words ‘END OF PAPER’ after the last question.
3. This paper must be answered in English.
4. This paper consists of TWO sections, Section A and Section B. Section A carries 10 marks
and Section B carries 30 marks.
5. Answer ALL questions in each section. Write your answers in the spaces provided in this
Question-Answer Book.
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Section A: Multiple-choice Questions (8 marks)
Choose the best answer for each question.
1. Which of the following elements is a semi-metal?
A. carbon
B. phosphorus
C. silicon
D. sulphur
2. Which of the following ions has the same number of electrons as an argon atom?
A. Al3+
B. Ca2+
C. N3−
D. O2−
3. How many electrons are present in a water molecule?
A. 6
B. 8
C. 10
D. 12
4. Which of the following elements is in Period 3 and Group II of the Periodic Table?
A. aluminium
B. beryllium
C. calcium
D. magnesium
5. Which of the following elements has an octet of electrons in its atom?
A. beryllium
B. helium
C. iodine
D. neon
6. The atomic numbers of elements X and Y are 12 and 17 respectively. They combine to form
compound Z. Which of the following statements about compound Z are correct?
(1) Z has a giant ionic structure.
(2) Z has a chemical formula of XY2.
(3) Z has a low melting point.
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
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7. Which of the following pairs of elements can react to form a covalent compound?
A. chlorine and nitrogen
B. carbon and argon
C. aluminium and oxygen
D. bromine and sodium
8. Which of the following compounds contains a double covalent bond in its molecule?
A. CH4
B. CO2
C. HCl
D. H2O
Section B: Structured Questions (32 marks)
1. Complete the following table concerning a stable simple ION. (4 marks)
Number of Number of Electronic
Formula of ion Name of ion
protons electrons arrangement
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2. Lithium occurs naturally in two isotopes, and , with the abundance of each isotope
shown in the table below:
Isotope Abundance
7.00 %
93.0 %
(a) What is meant by the term ‘isotopes’? (1 mark)
(b) Calculate the relative atomic mass of lithium. (2 marks)
(c) Discuss whether and have the same physical properties. (1 mark)
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(d) Upon exposure to air, lithium reacts with the oxygen in air to give lithium oxide.
(i) Write a word equation for the above chemical reaction. (1 mark)
(ii) Draw the electron diagram for lithium oxide, showing electrons in the outermost shells
only. (1 mark)
3. A student carried out an experiment using the following experimental set-up:
(a) What is the colour of potassium permanganate crystal? (1 mark)
(b) Suggest why the filter paper was moistened with sodium sulphate solution. (1 mark)
(c) State the observation after an electric current was passed through the circuit for some time.
Explain your answer. (2 marks)
(d) State the expected observation if the experiment is carried out again using copper(II)
sulphate crystal instead of potassium permanganate crystal. (1 mark)
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4. Complete the following table concerning four ionic compounds. (6 marks)
Formula of ionic Colour of ionic compound
Name of ionic compound
compound in aqueous solution
(a) iron(III) nitrate
(b) potassium dichromate
(c) CoCl2
(d) chromium(III) sulphate
5. In order to simulate the electrolysis of sea water, a sample of concentrated sodium chloride
solution was broken down by electricity in the laboratory. The reaction occurred can be
represented by the word equation below.
sodium chloride + water → hydrogen + chlorine + sodium hydroxide
(a) Which of the above substances in the word equation are ionic compounds? (1 mark)
(b) Draw the electron diagram for sodium chloride, showing electrons in the outermost shells
only. (1 mark)
(c) Draw the electron diagram for a chlorine MOLECULE, showing electrons in the
outermost shells only. (1 mark)
(d) What is the formula of sodium hydroxide? (1 mark)
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(e) Explain why sodium chloride solution can conduct electricity. (1 mark)
6. Nitrogen can react with hydrogen to produce ammonia (NH3) according to the following word
equation.
nitrogen + hydrogen → ammonia
(a) Draw the electron diagram for a nitrogen MOLECULE, showing electrons in the
outermost shells only. (1 mark)
(b) Draw the electron diagram for an ammonia MOLECULE, showing electrons in the
outermost shells only. Label the lone pair of electrons in the molecule. (2 marks)
(c) Ammonia is a covalent compound. (3 marks)
(i) Name the type of structure of ammonia.
(ii) Is the boiling point of ammonia high or low? Explain your answer.
END OF PAPER
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