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Chemistry Midterm Exam Paper 1

This document is a midterm exam paper for Form 3 Chemistry, consisting of various questions covering topics such as ionization energy, electron affinity, chemical reactions, and properties of elements. The exam includes multiple-choice questions, structured questions, and practical applications related to chemical processes and theories. It is designed to assess students' understanding and knowledge of chemistry concepts.

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Chemistry Midterm Exam Paper 1

This document is a midterm exam paper for Form 3 Chemistry, consisting of various questions covering topics such as ionization energy, electron affinity, chemical reactions, and properties of elements. The exam includes multiple-choice questions, structured questions, and practical applications related to chemical processes and theories. It is designed to assess students' understanding and knowledge of chemistry concepts.

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FORM 3 MIDTERM 2 EXAMS

SERIES 1

CHEMISTRY
PAPER 1 (THEORY)
TIME: 2 HOURS

NAME……………………………………………………. ADM NO; …………………..

CLASS……………………………………………………… DATE……………………..

1. a) Distinguish between ionization energy and electron affinity. (2mks)


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b) The atomic number of A and B are 9 and 17 respectively. Compare the electron affinity of A
and B. Explain . (1mk)
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2. Use the reaction scheme below to answer the questions that follow.

i) Draw the structure of alcohol X. (1mk)


ii) Name process Y. (1mk)
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iii) Write the molecular formula of the 5th member in which propene belong. (1mk)

3. Silicon (IV) oxide has a structure similar to that of diamond. Part of the structure is shown
below.

a) What does x represent? (1mk)


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b) What type of structure is shown by the diagram? (1mk)
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c) Predict one physical property of silicon (IV) oxide and explain how it is related to its structure.
(1mk)
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[Link] how a dry solid sample of lead (II) chloride can be prepared using the following
reagents dilute nitric (V) acid dilute hydrochloric acid and lead (II) carbonate. (3mks)
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5a) State Graham’s law of diffusion. (1mk)
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b)Ammonia gas diffuses 1.41 times faster than gas [Link] the relative atomic mass of
element X.( H = 1 , N = 14) (2mks)

6. An ore of iron was found to contain 7g of iron and 3g. of oxygen.( fe = 56 O =16)
a) Workout its empirical formula. (2mks)
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b) Write a balanced equation for reaction of the oxide in (a) with hot carbon. (1mk)
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7. Carbon (iv) Oxide can undergo the changes below.

A
CO2(s) CO2 (g)
B

a) What are process A and B?


A................................................................................................................................( 1mk)
B...................................................................................................................................(1mk)

b)Suggest one use of carbon (iv) oxide that utilizes process A and B. (1 mk)
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8. The table sows the PH values of solutions A to E
Solution A B C D E
PH 6 13 2 10 7
a) What is meant by the term PH? (1mk)

b) Which of the solutions contains the largest number for hydroxide ions (1mk)

c) What will be the PH value of the mixture of D and E. (1mk)

9. The diagram below shows a Bunsen Burner when in use.

Which of the labeled parts is used for heating? Give a reason. (2mks)
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[Link] table below shows the atomic numbers of elements T, U, V and W. Study it and answer
the questions that follow. The letters are not the actual symbols of the elements.
Element T U V W
Atomic number 13 16 17 20

(a) What type of bond would be formed between:-


(i) elements U and W (1mk)
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(ii) elements V and U (1mk)
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(b) Which of the elements are metals. (1mk)
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11. Oxygen gas can be prepared in the laboratory by catalytic decomposition of hydrogen
peroxide.
(a) Write the chemical equation for the reaction. (1mk)
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(b) State the Name of the suitable catalyst used. (1mk)


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(c) Give one industrial use of oxygen (1mk)


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12. The d diagram below shows electrolysis of lead bromide

a) Label the anode. (1mk)


b) Write half equations to shows reactions at cathode. (1mk)

c) State one application of electrolysis. (1mk)


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13. Below is a simplified scheme of Solvay process. Study it and answer the questions that follow:

Brine
Process Process 1I Process
Ammonia 1 1II
solution
Sodium
Gas R carbonate
(a) Identify gas R…………………………………………………….. (1mk)

(b) Write an equation for process III (1mk)


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Give one use of sodium carbonate (1mk)


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14. The set-up below was used to investigate the properties of hydrogen
Lead (II) oxide
Blue flame
Dry hydrogen

Heat

Anhydrous Calcium
Chloride

(i) State the observations that was made in the combustion tube as the reaction progressed
to completion (2mks)
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(ii) Write equations for the reactions ;
I) In the combustion tube (1mk)
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II) At the jet of the delivery tube (1mk)


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III) State the properties of hydrogen that were investigated (2mks)


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[Link] the process below as chemical or physical changes (2mks


Process Physical or chemical change
(a) Fractional distillation
(b) Displacement reaction
(c) Sublimation
(d) Neutralization

16. Iron reacts with oxygen in the presence of moisture to form hydrated iron (III) oxide.
Fe2O3.2H2O
(a) What name is given to the process that produces hydrated iron (III) oxide? (1 mk)

(b) What does the term ‘hydrated’ mean? (1 mk)

(c) Name one method used to prevent corrosion of iron. (1 mk)


17. The table below gives elements represented by letters which are not the actual symbols.
Element U V W X Y Z
Atomic No. 8 12 13 15 17 20

(i) Select an element that can form divalent anion. (1 mark)

(ii) What is the structure of the oxide of W? (1 mark)

(iii) Compare the atomic radius of W and X. (1 mark)

18. Spots of three pure pigments A,B and mixture Z were placed on a filter paper and allowed to
dry. The paper was then dipped in a solvent. The results obtained were as on the paper
chromatogram.

D
A B Z
i) Identify;
a) Baseline. (1mark)
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b) Solvent front. (1mark)
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ii) Which pure pigment was component of Z.? (1mark)
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19. The following was used to investigate the effect of heat on a sample of Copper(II) Carbonate.

Tube B

CuCO3 (s)
Tube A
Ca(OH) 2(aq)

Heat

a) State the observation made in test tube. (2 marks)


A ………………………………………………………………………
B………………………………………………………………………
b) Write equation for the reaction that occurs in tube A. (1mark)
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20. Sketch a graph of temperature time for a pure substance A with a melting point of 20 0C and
boiling point of 900C and it is heated from 00C to 1000C. (2marks)

21. The diagram below shows a burning “jiko” in a room which has sufficient supply of oxygen.

charcoal A

Air
Ash
i) Using chemical equations, explain what happens at A and B. (2marks)
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ii) State the main danger of emitting excess carbon (IV) oxide into the atmosphere. (1mark)
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22. 3.22g of hydrated Sodium Sulphate, Na2SO4oX H2O were heated to a constant mass of 1.42g,
determine the value of X in the formula. (Na = 23, S = 32, O = 16, H=1). (2 mks)

23.a)The atomic number of Sulphur hydrogen and oxygen are 16, 1 and 8 respectively. Write
the electron arrangement of Sulphur in the following substances.
(i) H2S………………………………………………………………… (1 mk)
(ii) SO32-……………………………………………………………… (1 mk)
(b)State the number of neutrons and electrons in the species of Aluminum shown below:
27
13 Al 3

Neutrons ……………………………………………………………..( 1mk)


Electrons …………………………………………………………….( 1 mk)

[Link] graph below shows the behaviour of a fixed mass of a gas at constant temperature.

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(i) What is the relationship between the volume and the pressure of the gas. (1 mk)

(ii)12 litres of oxygen gas at one atmosphere pressure were compressed to 2.5 atmospheres
pressure at constant temperature. Calculate the volume occupied by the oxygen gas. (2 mks)

25. Two samples of a similar substance from different containers were investigated. The graph
below represents the variation of temperature with time when heated.

a) Explain the variation in the curves of:


Sample
I…………………………………………………………………………………………………..
(1mk)
Sample
II……………………………………………………………………………………………
(1mk)
b) Common salt is sprinkled on roads during winter in temperate countries. Explain.(1mk
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[Link] the diagram below and answer the questions.

a) On the diagram mark the base line. (1mk)


b) Name the dyes which are in M. (1mk)

c) Which mixture of dyes has the dye with lowest solubility? Explain. (1mk)

27. Study the diagram below and answer the questions that follow. The diagram shows the
method used to separate components of mixture Q.

a) Name X and Y. (1mk)


X……………………………………………………………………………………………
Y………………………………………………………………………………………………
b) What is the purpose of apparatus X? (1mk)
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c) Show the direction of flow of cold water used for cooling the vapour formed. (1mk)

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Boyle's law states that for a fixed mass of gas at constant temperature, the volume is inversely proportional to pressure (P1V1 = P2V2). This implies that as the pressure on a gas increases, its volume decreases if temperature is unchanged, and vice versa, which is crucial in understanding and predicting the compression and expansion behavior of gases .

Element 9 (fluorine) has a higher electron affinity than element 17 (chlorine), indicating that fluorine more readily accepts an electron than chlorine. This implies that fluorine is more reactive in forming negative ions (anions) in chemical reactions, which is characteristic of its strong oxidizing abilities .

Mixing solutions with different pH values results in a solution whose pH is between the two initial values, leaning towards the solution with higher buffering capacity or volume. A basic solution like D (pH 10) mixed with a neutral solution E (pH 7) would result in a pH less than 10 but more than 7, as the base partially neutralizes the acid, depending on the volumes and concentrations mixed .

Ionization energy is the energy required to remove an electron from a neutral atom in its gaseous state, while electron affinity is the change in energy when an electron is added to a neutral atom in its gaseous state. This distinction is important because it helps predict how atoms will interact. Atoms with low ionization energy tend to lose electrons easily and form cations, while those with high electron affinity tend to gain electrons to form anions, influencing reactivity and bonding behavior .

In chromatography, a pure pigment coexists in the mixture if it aligns horizontally with a spot on the chromatogram from the mixture Z. This separation process reveals that component B is present in Z, demonstrating chromatography's effectiveness in separating and identifying constituents based on differential solubility and movement along the chromatogram .

Silicon (IV) oxide shares a tetrahedral network structure similar to diamond, where each silicon atom is covalently bonded to four oxygen atoms. This covalent bond network gives silicon (IV) oxide high hardness and a high melting point, similar to diamond, and makes it an excellent insulator due to the absence of free electrons .

The conversion of CO2(s) to CO2(g) involves sublimation (process A) and deposition (process B). These processes are used industrially in refrigeration and cooling, particularly where solid CO2, or dry ice, sublimates to keep environments cold without leaving liquid residue .

In the Solvay process, sodium carbonate is produced by reacting ammonia, carbon dioxide, and sodium chloride in water. This creates ammonium chloride and sodium bicarbonate, which is then heated to form sodium carbonate. Sodium carbonate is widely used in glass manufacturing and as a water softener in laundry detergents .

The process of forming hydrated iron (III) oxide, commonly known as rusting, occurs when iron reacts with oxygen and moisture, leading to deterioration. Preventative measures include galvanization, where a protective zinc coating is applied to prevent exposure to air and moisture, and using rust inhibitors to chemically reduce oxidation activity on iron surfaces .

Graham's law states that the rate of diffusion of a gas is inversely proportional to the square root of its molar mass. If ammonia diffuses 1.41 times faster than a gas XH3, we calculate the relative atomic mass of X as follows: (Rate of NH3/Rate of XH3) = sqrt(Molar Mass of XH3/Molar Mass of NH3). Solving for Molar Mass of X using molar masses of ammonia (NH3 = 17) yields the relative atomic mass of X from the ratio provided .

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