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ST. MARY’S CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL, DUBAI

FIRST TERM REVISION
JANUARY 2021
Chemistry Paper 1 & 2
Year 11 …….

1. (a) A solution is made by dissolving lead nitrate in water.

6.62g of lead nitrate are dissolved in water. The volume of the solution is made up to
250 cm3 . Calculate the concentration, in mol dm–3, of lead nitrate Pb(NO3)2 , in this solution.
(relative atomic masses: Pb = 207, N= 14,O=16) (3)

(b) The concentration of a solution of sodium hydroxide can be determined by titration

with 0.100 moldm-3 hydrochloric acid. 25.0 cm3 portions of the solution of
sodium hydroxide are transferred into a conical flask and titrated with hydrochloric
acid solution, using a suitable indicator.

(i) Describe how you would measure out and transfer 25.0 cm3 of the solution of
sodium hydroxide. (2)

(ii) The results of the experiment are

volume of sodium hydroxide solution = 25.0 cm3
volume of 0.100 mol dm–3 hydrochloric acid used:
rough titration = 23.10 cm3
1st titration = 22.60 cm3
2nd titration = 22.80 cm3
State the volume of hydrochloric acid that must be used to calculate the concentration
of sodium hydroxide solution. (1)

(c) In another titration, 25.0cm3 of a different sodium hydroxide solution is titrated with
0.200mol dm–3 sulfuric acid, H2 SO4 .

2NaOH + H2SO4 → Na2SO4 + 2H2 O

24.80cm3 of acid are required to neutralise 25.0 cm3 of the sodium hydroxide solution.
Calculate the concentration of the sodium hydroxide solution, NaOH, in mol dm−3 (4)

(Total for question 1=10 marks)

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2. Magnesium chloride (MgCl2) is a soluble salt. Magnesium chloride can be made by reacting
dilute hydrochloric acid with either solid magnesium oxide or solid magnesium carbonate.

(a) Describe how a sample of magnesium chloride crystals could be made from magnesium
carbonate and dilute hydrochloric acid. (4)

(b) A student wanted to make 12.0 g of magnesium chloride. The equation for the reaction is:

MgCO3 + 2HCl → MgCl2 + H2O + CO2

Relative atomic masses, Ar : H = 1; C = 12; O = 16; Cl = 35.5; Mg = 24

Calculate the mass of magnesium carbonate the student should react with dilute hydrochloric
acid to make 12.0 g of magnesium chloride (4)

(c) The percentage yield of magnesium chloride was 79.1 %. Calculate the mass of magnesium
chloride the student actually produced (2)

(d) Look at the equations for the two reactions:

Reaction 1 MgCO3(s) + 2HCl(aq) → MgCl2(aq) + H2O(l) + CO2(g)

Reaction 2 MgO(s) + 2HCl(aq) → MgCl2(aq) + H2O(l)

Relative formula masses: MgO = 40; HCl = 36.5; MgCl2 = 95; H2O = 18

Calculate the percentage atom economy for Reaction 2. (3)

(e) The atom economy for Reaction 1 is 60.51%. Compare the atom economies of the two reactions
for making magnesium chloride. Give a reason for the difference. (1)

(f) One of the stages in the manufacture of sulfuric acid is a reversible reaction.

What volume of oxygen, in cm3, would react completely with 500cm3 sulfur dioxide?
(1)
A 500
B 500÷2
C 500×2
D 500×32

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(g) The chemical change when a fuel burns can be described as? (1)
A a precipitation
B an endothermic reaction
C an exothermic reaction
D a reversible reaction
(Total for question 2=16 marks)

3. (a) Which of the following is a true statement about the electrolysis of sodium chloride
solution? (1)
A Hydrogen forms at the positive electrode
B Chlorine forms at the negative electrode
C Hydrogen forms at the negative electrode
D Sodium forms at the negative electrode

(b) Aluminium is extracted by the electrolysis of a molten mixture of its ore bauxite
and cryolite.
2Al2O3 →4Al + 3O2
Write the two ionic half-equations that can be used to represent this extraction. (2)

(c) A student electrolyses copper sulfate using copper electrodes. Look at the diagram.
It shows the apparatus she uses.

She investigates the change in mass at each electrode before and after the electrolysis.
Look at her method.
1. Using a balance, measure the mass of the copper cathode and copper anode.
2. Set up the apparatus and run the electrolysis for 30 seconds.
3. Remove the copper cathode and the copper anode and immediately place them on the
balance and measure their masses again.

(i) What improvements could you make to the student’s experiment? (2)
(ii) The student finds that:
 the cathode gains mass
 the anode loses mass.

Explain these observations in terms of the reactions at each electrode. (2)

(Total for question 3=7marks)

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4. This question is about different metals.
(a) A student draws this labelled diagram to show the particles in Zinc metal.

He makes two mistakes. State the two corrections he should make to his labelled diagram.
(2)
(b) Calcium is a reactive metal .Its reactivity can be seen in its reaction with cold water.
The equation for the reaction is

Ca(s) + 2H2O(l)→Ca(OH)2 (aq) + H2 (g)

(i) State two observations that are made when calcium reacts with water. (2)

(ii) Which of these is a correct statement about the gas formed in the above reaction? (1)
A it makes a squeaky pop with a lighted splint
B it relights a glowing splint
C it turns damp blue litmus paper red
D it turns limewater milky

(iii) Explain a possible value for the pH of the solution formed. (2)

(c) Explain why magnesium metal is malleable and a good conductor of electricity. (4)

(d) Which statement is correct for a Group 1 element? (1)

A It dissolves in water to form a bleach.
B It is an inert gas.
C It is a non-metal.
D It reacts with water to form hydrogen

(Total for question 4=12 marks)

5. A student investigated the effect of changing the temperature on the rate of the reaction between
sodium thiosulfate solution and dilute hydrochloric acid.
The equation for the reaction is:

Na2S2O3(aq) + 2HCl(aq) → 2NaCl(aq) + SO2(g) + H2O(l) + S(s)

(a) Explain why the solution becomes cloudy. (2)

(b) Describe and explain, in terms of particles and collisions, the effect of increasing temperature
on the rate of the reaction. (3)

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 (c) Plan an investigation to show how the concentration of the sodium thiosulfate solution affects
the rate of the reaction with dilute hydrochloric acid. (6)
Your plan should give valid results.

(Total for question 5=11 marks)

6. Three solids, X, Y, and Z, are analysed.

(i) Solid X is sodium bromide. A small amount of solid X is dissolved in water to form a solution.
Describe the test to show that the solution of X contains bromide ions. (2)

(ii) Solid Y is ammonium chloride. Describe the test to show that solid Y contains ammonium ions.
(3)
(iii) Solid Z is dissolved in water. When sodium hydroxide solution is added to the solution of Z,
a green precipitate is formed.
This test shows that the ion present in solid Z is ---------------- (1)

A copper, Cu2+
B iron(II )Fe2+
C iron(III), Fe3+
D sodium, Na

(iv) How is sodium hydroxide solution is used to identify aluminium ions and calcium ions
in solutions? (3)

(Total for question 7=9 marks)

7. (a) Define empirical formula (1)

(b) A compound contains 8.57 g of carbon and 1.43 g of hydrogen.

The relative formula mass is 70. Calculate the empirical and molecular formula of
the compound (4)

(c) A solution containing 8.0 g of sodium hydroxide was added to a solution containing
4.38 g hydrogen chloride, HCl. The reaction taking place is

HCl + NaOH → NaCl + H2O

Calculate the number of moles of each reactant and state which one is the limiting reactant.
(3)

(Total for question 8=8marks)

8. Alkanes are a homologous series of hydrocarbons obtained from the fractions in crude oil.

(a)Describe how crude oil is separated into fractions in industry. (4)

(b)(i) State the general formula of the alkanes. (1)

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(ii) State two characteristics, other than having the same general formula, of members of a homologous
series. (2)

(c)Propane is an alkane used as a fuel.

Balance the equation for the complete combustion of propane. (1)

(d)Incomplete combustion of propane leads to the formation of a poisonous gas.

Identify this gas. (1)

(e)The alkane C5H12 has three isomers.

The displayed formula of one of these isomers is

Draw the displayed formulae of the other two isomers. (2)

(f)Methane is used in many countries as a fuel in houses. It has no smell, so substances are
mixed with it to allow any leaks to be identified.
One of these substances is compound X which has this composition by mass.
C = 53.3%, H = 11.1% and S = 35.6%
(i)Use this information to calculate the empirical formula of X. (3)

(ii)The relative formula mass of X is 90.What is the molecular formula of X? (1)

(Total for question 9=15marks)

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