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The document contains short answer questions related to chemistry, covering topics such as element identification, chemical equations, and properties of compounds. It includes balanced equations for reactions involving copper and zinc, the nature of sodium carbonate, and the electrolytic refining of copper. Additionally, it addresses carbon properties and identification of substances using indicators.

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The document contains short answer questions related to chemistry, covering topics such as element identification, chemical equations, and properties of compounds. It includes balanced equations for reactions involving copper and zinc, the nature of sodium carbonate, and the electrolytic refining of copper. Additionally, it addresses carbon properties and identification of substances using indicators.

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SECTION B: Short Answer Questions (2 Marks Each)

5. Identification & Equation


• Element 'X': Copper (Cu) — (0.5 Mark)
• Black Compound: Copper (II) Oxide (CuO) — (0.5 Mark)

• Balanced Equation: 2Cu(s) + O2(g) ⟶ 2CuO(s) — (1 Mark)


Heat

6. Nature of Sodium Carbonate


• Parent Acid: Carbonic Acid (H2CO3), which is a Weak Acid. (0.5 Mark)
• Parent Base: Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH), which is a Strong Base. (0.5 Mark)
• Reasoning: Since the parent base is strong and the acid is weak, the resulting salt
(Na2CO3) is basic in nature. (1 Mark)

SECTION C: Short Answer Questions (3 Marks Each)


7. Metal-Acid Interactions
• (a) Identification: Gas 'G' is Hydrogen (H2). (1 Mark)

• (b) Equation: Zn(s) + H2SO4(dil) ⟶ ZnSO4(aq) + H2(g)↑ (1 Mark)

• (c) Reasoning: Conc.HNO3 is a strong oxidizing agent. It oxidizes the H2


produced into H2O and reduces itself to nitrogen oxides. (1 Mark)
8. Electrolytic Refining of Copper
• Anode/Cathode: Impure copper is the Anode (+); Pure copper strip is the Cathode
(-). (1 Mark)
• Process: Cu2+ ions from the electrolyte are reduced at the cathode. An equal
amount of copper dissolves from the anode. (1 Mark)
• Anode Choice: The impure metal must be at the anode so that it can dissolve and
release pure ions into the solution, leaving "anode mud" (impurities) behind. (1Mark)
SECTION D: Case-Based Question (4 Marks)
9. Carbon Properties
• (a) Ionic Constraints:
• C4+: Requires too much energy to remove 4 electrons against nuclear pull.
• (1 Mark)
• C4-: Difficult for 6 protons to hold 10 electrons due to inter-electronic
repulsion. (1 Mark)
(b)

• (c) Homologue: Propene (C3H6). (1 Mark)

SECTION E: Long Answer Question (5 Marks)


10. Identification & Reactions
• (a) Phenolphthalein: A (Lemon juice) = Colorless; B (Soap) = Pink; C (Water) =
Colorless. (2 Marks)
• (b) Gas & Test: Gas is Carbon Dioxide (CO2). Test: Pass through lime water; it
turns milky. (2 Marks)
• (c) Equation: NaHCO3 + HCl ⟶ NaCl + H2O + CO2 (1 Mark)

SECTION A (1 Marks)

1. (b)
2. (c)
3. (b)
4. (a)

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