FORM 2& 3 CHEMISTRY SATURDAY 1 DISCUSSION QNS

[Link] table below shows the atomic numbers of some elements represented by letter J to Q ( letters not their actual
symbols). Study and answer the questions that follow.

Element J K L M N P Q
Atomic 11 17 15 14 12 20 19
Number
a) Write the electronic configuration of

(i) M ……………………………………………… (ii) P2+ …………………………………………….

b) Write the formula of the compound formed when L combines with N (1mk)

c) How would reactivities of element N and P with chlorine compare? Explain. (2mks)
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e) Select the most reactive metal and non-metal and give reason for your answer.

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f) State one physical and one chemical property that elements J and Q have in common (2mks)
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g) What name is given to the group of elements to which element M belong? (1mk)

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h) (i) Element K consists of two isotopes with relative abundances 75% and 25% and mass
number 35 and 37 respectively find the relative atomic mass of K. (2mks)

(ii) Why is the relative atomic mass of K not a whole number? (1mk)

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2. The grid below represents part of the periodic table. The letters do not represent the actual symbols of the
elements. Study it and answer the questions that follow.

A A
G H
B D E F J
C K

a) Explain why element A is placed in two positions in the periodic table. (2 marks)
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 b) Name the type of bond and structure formed when element F reacts with element G. (2 marks)
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c) Select one element which forms a highly soluble carbonate. (1 mark)

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d) Which name is given to the group to which element D belong?. (1 mark)

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e) Compare and explain the following:

Atomic radii of elements B and E. (2 marks)

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Atomic radii of elements B and C
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Atomic radii and ionic radii of element D
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Atomic radii and ionic radii of element G
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Electrical conductivity of elements E and D. (2 marks)

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Melting point of B and C
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Melting point of B and D
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Melting point of G and H
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Melting point of H and K
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F) Why is J used in bulbs. (1 mark)

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3. The grid below represents part of the periodic table. The letters do not represent the actual symbols.

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 D
J
L Q T Z V
G R M E

a) Select the most reactive non-metal (1mk)

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b) Write the formula of the compound consisting of D and Z only. (1mk)

c) Select an element that can form an ion of change +2 (1mk)

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d) Which element has the least ionization energy? Explain (2mks)
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e) Suggest a likely pH value of an aqueous solution of the chlorine of T. Explain. (2mks)
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f) To which chemical families does elements J and V Belong? (1mk)
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g) An element X has relative a tomic mass of 40.2 it has two isotopes of masses 39 and 42.
Calculate the relative abundance of each isotope. (3mks)

[Link] grid given below represents part of the periodic table. Study it and answer the questions
that follow. The letters are not the actual symbols of the elements.

A
B G H E
J I L C
D M
Y

(i) What name is given to the family of elements to which A and C belong? ( 1 mark )
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(ii) Write the chemical formula of the sulphate of element D. ( 1 mark )
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(iii ) Which letter represents the most reactive ( 2 marks )
(a) Metal _____________________________________

(b) Non-metal __________________________________

(iv) Name the bond formed when B and H react. Explain your answer. ( 2 marks )
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v) Select one element that belong to period 4. ( 1 mark )
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vi) Ionic radius of element E is bigger than the atomic radius. Explain. ( 2 marks )
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vii) The electron configuration of a divalent anion of element N is 2.8.8. Induce the position
of element N on the periodic table drawn above. ( 1 mark )

(viii) The oxide of G has a lower melting point than the oxide of L. Explain. ( 1 mark )
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(ix) How do the atomic radii of I and C compare. Explain. ( 2 marks )
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(x) Explain the trend in the 1st ionization energies of the elements J, I and L. ( 1 mark )
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[Link] the periodic grid below and answer the questions which follow. The letters do not represent actual symbols
of the elements.

P F
S T C E U X Z
N Y
(i) To which category of elements does element N belong? (1mk)
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(ii) Compare the atomic radius of element U and X. Explain. (2mks)
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(iii) An ion A3- has a configuration of 2.8. Place element A on the grid above. (1mk)
(iv) Which of the group 1 elements will require the greatest amount of energy to remove the outermost electron.
Explain. (2mks)
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(v) Why is element Z used in light bulbs? (1mk)
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(vi) Write the formula of the phosphate of element T. (1mk)
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(vii) State the type of structure found in the oxide of element F. (1mk)
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(ix) What is atomicity? (1mk)
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x)Write the family names for the elements
P………………………………… N………………………………… X…………………………………
T………………………………… F………………………………… Z…………………………………

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 FORM 2& 3 CHEMISTRY SATURDAY 2 DISCUSSION QNS
[Link] table below gives information on four elements by letters A, B, C and D. Study it and answer the questions that
follow. The letters do not represent the actual symbols of the elements.
Element Electronic Atomic radius (nm) Ionic radius (nm)
arrangement
A 2.8.2 0.136 0.065
B 2.8.7 0.099 0.181
C [Link] 0.203 0.133
D [Link] 0.174 0.099
(a) Which two elements have two similar chemical properties? Explain. (2 Marks)
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(b) What is the most likely formula of the oxide of B? (½ Mark)
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(c) Which element is a non-metal? (1 Mark)
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(d) Which one of the elements is the strongest.
(i) Reducing agent? (1 Mark)
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(ii) Oxidising agent? (1 Mark)
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(e) Explain why ionic radius of D is less than that of C. (1 Mark)
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(f) Explain why the ionic radius of B is bigger than its atomic radius. (1 Mark)
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(g) Give the chemical family to which the element.
(i) A and D belong ( ½ Mark)
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(iii) C belong ( ½ Mark)
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(h) State any two uses of element B. (1 Mark)
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[Link] the table below and answer the questions that follow. The letters do not represent the actual
symbols of elements.

A D E
B C F G
K H

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 (a) Choose the most reactive non-metal (1mk)
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(b) On the grid indicate the position of element X whose ion is X-2 and has an electron
Arrangement of 2,8 (2mks)

(c) Write the formulae of the compound formed between G and D. (1mk)
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(d) What is the family name of E,G, H (1mk)
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(e) How does the electronegativity of E, G, and H vary? Explain (2mks)
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(f) Compare the reactivity of A and water and that of C and water. (2mks)
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(g) Name the type of oxide formed by B (1mk)
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(h) Give one use of element F (1mk)
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3.a)The gird given below represents part of the periodic table study it and answer the questions that follow. (The
letters do not represent the actual symbols of the elements.)

B
C D E
F

(i) What name is given to the group of elements to which C and F being? (1mk)
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(ii) Which letter represents the element that is the least reactive? (1mk)
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(iii) What type of bond is formed when B and E react? Explain (2mks)
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(iv) Write formula of the compound formed where elements D and oxygen gas react. (1mk)

(v) On the grid indicate the a tick (√) the position of element G which is in the third period of the
periodic table and forms G3- ions. (1mk)

(b) Study the information in the table below and answer the questions that follow. (The letter
do not represents that actual symbols of the substance.
Substance Melting point oC Boiling point oC Solubility in water Density at room.
Temp/g/cm3
H -117 78.5 Very soluble 0.8
J -78 -33 Very soluble 0.77x 1-3
K -23 77 Insoluble 1.6
L - 219 -183 Slightly 1.33 x 10-3
Soluable
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 (i) Which substance would dissolve in water and could be separated from the solution by fractional
distillation. (1mk)
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(ii) Which substances is a liquid at room temperature and when mixed with water two layers would
be formed? (1mk)
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II which letter represents a substances that is a gas at room temperature and which can be collected by.

(i) Over water? (1mk)

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(ii) By downward displacement of air? Density of air at room temperature = 1.29 x 10-3 g/C (1mk)
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4.(a) the table below shows some properties and electronic arrangement of ions of elements
represented by letters P to X. Study the information and answer the questions that follow. The letters
are not the actual symbols of elements.

Element Formula of Electronic Atomic Ionic

ion arrangement of ion radius (nm) radius (nm)
P p2+ 2.8.8 0.174 0.097
Q Q- 2.8 0.072 0.136
R R+ 2.8.8 0.203 0.133
S S3+ 2.8 0.125 0.050
T T2+ 2.818.8 0.191 0.113
U U2+ 2.8 0.136 0.065
V V+ 2.8 0.157 0.095
W W+ 2 0.133 0.060
X X- 2.8.8 0.099 0.181
(i) Give the atomic numbers of elements T and V (1mk)
T………………………………………………….
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(ii) What is the name given to the family of elements to which R,V and W belong. (1mk)
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(iii)Explain why:
I The atomic radius of S is smaller than that of V (1mk)
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II the atomic radius of R is larger than its ionic radius (1mk)
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(iv) Using dots (•) and crosses (x) to represent outermost electrons, show the bonding in the
compound formed between U and X (2mks)

(v) Describe how a mixture of V chlorine s Lead(II) chloride can be separed

(b) Study the information given in the table below and answer the questions that follow.

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 formula of compound NaCl MgCl2 AlCl3 SiCl4 PCl3 LCl2
Boiling point (oC) 1470 1420 Sublimes at 60 75 60
Melting point (oC) 800 710 180oC -60 -90 -80

(i) Explain why the melting point and boiling points of MgCl2 are very high yet melting point and
boiling point of PCl3 are very low. (2mks)
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(ii) Explain by use of a chemical equation why a solution when AlCl3 reacts with water has a
pH of 3 (2mks)
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5 The grid below shows part of the periodic table study it and answer the questions that follow. The letters do not
represent the true symbols.

A
B C D E
F G
H

(a) Which element forms ions with charge of 2-. Explain (2mks)
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(b) What is the nature of the oxide formed by C. (1mk)
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(c) How does the reactivity of H compare with that of E. Explain? (2mks)
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(d)Write down a balanced equation between B and Chlorine. (1mk)

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(e) Explain how the atomic radii of F and G compare. (1mk)

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(f) If the oxides of F and D are separately dissolved in water, state and explain the effects of their aqueous solutions
on litmus. (3mks)
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 FORM 2& 3 CHEMISTRY SATURDAY 3 DISCUSSION QNS
1. a) Study the information given below and answer the questions that follow.

Element Atomic radius Ionic radius Formula of Melting point of

(nm) (nm) oxide oxide (‘C)
P 0.364 0.421 A2O -119
Q 0.830 0.711 BO2 837
R 0.592 0.485 E2O3 1466
S 0.381 0.446 G2 O5 242
T 0.762 0.676 JO 1054

(i) Which elements are non-metals? Give a reason. (2mks)

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(ii) Explain why the melting point of the oxide of R is higher than that of the oxide of S. (2mks)
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(iii) Give two elements that would react vigorously with each other. Explain your answer. (2mks)
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b) Study the information in the table below and answer the questions that follow (The letters do not
represent the actual symbols of the elements)

Ionization Energy_KJ/Mole
Element Electronic configuration 1st 1.E 2nd 1.E
A 2.2 900 1800
B 2.8.2 736 1450
C [Link] 590 1150
(i) What chemical family do the elements A, B and C belong? (1mk)
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(ii) What is meant by the term ionization energy? (1mk)
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(iii) The 2nd ionization energy is higher that the 1st ionization energy of each. Explain (1mk)
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(iv) When a piece of element C is placed in cold water, it sinks to the bottom and an effervescence of a
colourless gas that bums explosively is produced. Use a simple diagram to illustrate how this gas can
be collected during this experiment. (3mks)

[Link] the information in the table below to answer the questions that follow
Element Atomic Radii Tonic radii nm
(nm)
D 0.231 0.133
E 0.181 0.099
F 0.160 0.065
G 0.195 0.114
a) i) Are the members in this group likely to be conductor or non – conductors? (1mk)
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 ii) Which element would have the lowest atomic number? Explain. (1mk)
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b) The grid below represents part of the periodic table. Study it and answer the questions that follow. (The
letters are not the actual symbols of the elements)

V W
X Y Z

i) Select the element in period three which has the shortest atomic radius. Give a reason for your answer.
(2mks)
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ii) Using dots () and crosses (x) to represent outermost electrons, draw a diagram to show the bonding in the
compound formed when chlorine reacts with element X (1mk)

3. The table below shows some information about elements X,Y,W and Z. The letters are not the actual
symbols of the elements.
Element Electron arrangement Ion Valency Oxidation number

X 2.3
Y 2.8.2
W 2.7
Z 2.5

i) Complete the table by filling the missing information. (6marks)

ii) Which elements belong to the same period? Explain your answer. (2marks)
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iii) Name two elements that would conduct an electronic current. Explain your answer. (2marks)
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iv) Which of the elements in (iii) is a better conductor of electricity? Give a reason. (2marks)
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v) Draw a dot (•) and cross (x) diagram to show the bonding in a compound formed between W and Z.
(2marks)
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4.a) An atom of K can be represented as 𝐾. What does the number 19 represent? (1 Mark)
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b) Study the information in the table below and answer the questions that follow (letters are not the actual symbols
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 Element Element arrangement of Atomic radius (nm) Ionic radius (nm)
stable ion
N 2.8.8 0.197 0.099
P 2.8.8 0.099 0.181
R 2.8 0.160 0.065
S 2.8 0.186 0.095
T 2 0.152 0.068
U 2.8 0.072 0.136

i. Write the formula of the compound formed when N reacts with P. (Atomic numbers are N=20 P=17)
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ii. Identify the elements which belong to the third period of the periodic table. Explain (2 Marks)
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iii. Which of the elements identified in b(ii) above comes first in the third period? Explain (2 Marks)
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iv. Select two elements which are non- metals. (1 Mark)
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c) The table below gives some properties of substances I, II, III and IV. Study it and answer the questions that
follow.
Substance Electrical conductivity
M.P0C B.P0C
Solid liquid
I Does not Conduct Conducts 801 1420
II Conducts Conducts 650 1107
III Does not Conduct Does not Conduct 1700 2200
IV Does not Conduct Does not Conduct 113 440

i. What type of bonding exists in substance I and II (2 Marks)

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ii. Which substance is likely to be sulphur? Explain (2 Marks)
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[Link] grid below represents part of the periodic table. Study it and answer the questions that follow.
The letters do not represent the actual symbols of the elements.

A
K
B D G I

L
F H
C E J

(a) (i) Which letter represents an element that is least reactive. (1mk)
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(ii) Why are elements D and E referred to as alkali earth metals. (1mk)
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(b) How does the atomic radius of F and H compare? (2mks)
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(c) Select two letters representing a pair of elements that would react most explosively. (2mks)
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(d) Write an equation showing how D forms its ions. (1mk)

(e) Write the formulae of

(i) Bromide of D ( ½ mk)

(ii) Sulphate of C ( ½ mk)

(f) What type of bonding exists between

(i) E and I ( ½ mk)
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(ii) G and J ( ½ mk)
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(g) Explain why the melting point of J is higher than that of I. (1mk)
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(h) The 1st, 2nd and 3rd ionization energies in KJ/mol of element B and C are given below.

Element 1st I.E 2nd I.E 3rd I.E

B 520 7,300 9,500
C 420 3,100 4,800
(i) What is the 1st ionization energy. (1mk)
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(ii) Apart from the decrease in energy levels, explain the difference between 1st and 2nd
Ionization energies. (1mk)
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[Link] table below gives information on four elements by letters K, L, M and N. Study it and answer
the questions that follow. The letters do not represent the actual symbols of the elements.

Element Electron Atomic radius Ionic radius

arrangement
K [Link] 0.136 0.065
L [Link] 0.099 0.181
M [Link] 0.203 0.133
N [Link] 0.174 0.099

(a) Which two elements have similar properties? Explain. (2mks)

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(b) Which element is a non-metal? Explain. (1mk)
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(c) Which one of the elements is the strongest reducing agent. (1mk)
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 FORM 2& 3 CHEMISTRY SATURDAY 5 DISCUSSION QNS
1.a)The grid below represents part of the periodic table. Study it and answer the questions that follow. (The letters
do not represent the actual symbols of the elements)

i) What name is given to the group of elements to which C and F belong? (1 mark)
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ii) Which letter represents the element that is least reactive? (1 mark)
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iii) What type of bond is formed when B and E react? Explain. (2 marks)
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iv) Write the formula of the compound formed when D and oxygen gas react.(1 mark)
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v) On the grid, indicate with a tick() the position of element G which is in the third period of the
periodic table and forms G3- ions. (1 mark)
b)Study the information in the table below and answer the questions that follow. The letters do not represent
the actual symbols of the substances)
Substance Melting point(0C) Boiling point(0C) Solubility in water Density at room
temperature(g/cm3)
H -117 78.5 Very soluble 0.8
J -78 -33 Very soluble 0.77x10-3
K -23 77 Insoluble 1.6
L -219 -188 Slightly soluble 1.33x10-3

i) Which substance would dissolve in water and could be separated from the solution by fractional
distillation? Give a reason. (2 marks)
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ii) Which substance is a liquid at room temperature and when mixed with water, two layers would be
formed? (1 mark)
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iii) Which letter represent a substance that is a gas at room temperature and which can be collected :
I. Over water? Explain. (2 marks)
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II. By downward displacement of air?(Density of air is 1.29x10-3g/cm3 at room temperature)
(1 mark)
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[Link] diagram below shows part of the periodic table. The letter of the elements shown in it do not represent the
actual symbols of the elements.

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 A B C
D E

(i) How do the electrical conductivities of elements A and B compare? Explain your answer. (2marks)
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(ii) Element E has two melting points explain; this observation. (1mark)
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(iii) Element F has atomic number 14. Show its position in the grid (1mark)
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(iv) State one use of element C (1mark)
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(v) What is the name given to the elements that occupy the shaded part. (1mark)
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(vi) Write down the equation for the reaction between element B and oxygen. (1mark)
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(vii) Explain how the reactivity of elements A and D with chlorine compare. (2marks)
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[Link] grid below represents part of the periodic table. Study it and answer the questions that follow.
The letters do not represent the actual symbols of the elements.
A K
B D G I
F H L
C E J

(a) (i) Which letter represents an element that is least reactive. (1 mk)
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(ii) Why are elements D and E referred to as alkali earth metals. (1 mk)
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(b) How does the atomic radius of F and H compare? (2mks)
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(c) Select two letters representing a pair of elements that would react most explosively.
(2mks)
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(d) Write an equation showing how D forms its ions. (1 mk)
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(e) Write the formulae of
(i) Bromide of D (½ mk)
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 (ii) Sulphate of C ( ½ mk)
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(f) What type of bonding exists between
(i) E and I (½ mk)
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(ii) G and J (½ mk)
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(g) Explain why the melting point of J is higher than that of I. (1 mk)
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(h) The 1st, 2nd and 3rd ionization energies in KJ/mol of element B and C are given below.
Element 1st I.E 2nd I.E 3rd I.E
B 520 7,300 9,500
C 420 3,100 4,800

(i) What is the 1st ionization energy? (1 mk)

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(ii) Apart from the decrease in energy levels, explain the difference between 1st and 2nd
Ionization energies. (1 mk)
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4.(a) Study part of the periodic table below. The letters do not represent the actual symbols. Use the letters to
answer the questions that follow.

F J J K L M
O P R

(i) Which one element would form a divalent anion? (1mark)

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(ii) Write formula of the compound formed when P reacts with L (1mark)
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(iii) Monovalent cataion of X electronic configuration 2.8.8. Identify its position in the periodic
table above. (1mark)
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(iv) Identify most reactive metallic element (1mark)
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(b) The table shows some properties and electron arrangements of common ions of elements
represented by letters Q to X. Study the information provided then answer the questions that follow.
Element Formula of ion Ionic electron arrangement Atomic Radius Ionic Radius
Q Q- 2.8 0.072 0.136
R R+ 2.8.8 0.231 0.133
S S3+ 2.8 0.143 0.050
T T2+ 2.8.8 0.133 0.074
U U2+ 2.8 0.160 0.064
V V+ 2.8 0.186 0.095
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W W 2.8.8 0.110 0.190
X X- 2.8.8 0.099 0.181
(i) Give the atomic numbers of elements T and Q (2marks)
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 (ii) Select two non-metals that belong to the same period (1mark)
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(iii) Which two elements would react violently with water to produce hydrogen? (2marks)
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(c) (i) Why is the atomic radius of R larger than its ionic radius? (2marks)
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(ii) Element S is suitable for making cooking pans. Explain (2 marks)
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[Link] the information in the table below and answer the questions that follow. The letters
are not the actual symbols of the element.
Element Atomic number Melting point (K)
H 6 646
K 8 55
L 18 24
M 11 370
N 16 386
P 20 1123
Q 13 933

(i) Select the most stable element. Give a reason. (1mk)

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(ii) Give a reason why the melting point of Q is higher than that of M. (1mk)
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(iii) To which group and period does element P belong? Explain
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(iv) State two uses of element L. (1mk)
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6. Hyrdogen gas is one of the lightest gas known but has not lived to its expectation to be used in
Observation balloons. Explain (2mks)
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7. Using dots() and crosses(x), show bonding in magnesium chloride. (2mks)

[Link] is a table of 1st ionization energies for elements A,B,C, and D which are metals.

Elements A B C D
Ionization energies 494 418 519 376
Kjmol-1

a) What is meant by 1st ionization energy? (1mk)

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b) With an explanation, arrange the elements in order of increasing reactivities. (2mks)

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