Chemistry Form 4 Paper 2
Chemistry Form 4 Paper 2
NAME………………………………………………………………………………...
CLASS…………….ADM…………
233/2
FORM 4 2024 CHEMISTRY PAPER 2 THEORY
TIME 2HRS
TERM 2
Instructions to candidates.
1. Write your name and index number in spaces provided in the question paper.
2. Answer all the questions in the spaces provided in question paper.
3. Mathematical tables and silent calculators may be used.
4. All working must be clearly shown where necessary.
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1. Study the table below and answer the questions that follow. The letters do not represent the actual
symbols of the elements.
Element A B C D E F G H
Atomic no. 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 16
Boiling point (C) 890 111 2470 2360 280 445 -34.7 -186
0
Formulae of oxide BO E2O3 FO2 xxxx
Boiling point of oxide (C) 1193 307 2045 1728 563 -72 -91 xxxx
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(a) (i) Write the electronic arrangement for ion of element C and F. (1 mark)
(c) Write the formula of the compound formed between elements B and G. (1 mark)
d) The chloride of A has a higher boiling point than that of C. Explain.(2 marks)
(e) Complete the table to show the formulae of the oxides. (2 marks)
(f) Select an oxide that reacts with hydrochloric acid and potassium hydroxide.
Explain (1 mark)
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h) using dots (.) and cross (x) draw the structure of (2 marks)
NH4 +
2. A Study the arrangement below and answer the questions that follows.
a) What observation is made in the lime water after a short time. (1mk)
b) Write an equation for the reaction taking place in the beaker containing lime water (1 mark)
(B) A piece of Phosphorus was burnt in excess air and the product obtained was shaken with small amount of
hot water to make a solution.
ii) The solution obtained in above was found to have a PH of 2. Explain (lmk)
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C) Explain why cooking pots made of aluminium do not corrode easily when exposed toair. ( 2 marks)
(b) Complete the set-up to show how dry oxygen gas is collected. (2
mark
(c) Write the equation for the reaction that occurs. (1 mark)
(ii) 20cm3 of un known gas Q takes 12.6 seconds to pass through small orifice. 10cm 3 of oxygn
gas takes 11.2 seconds to diffuse through the same orifice under the same conditions of
temperature and pressure. Calculate the molecular mass of unknown gas Q (0=16) (2mks)
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(iii) A balloon used in a meterological station contains 250dm3 of helium at 25o c and 100kpa
pressure. Calculate the temperature when will burst, when its volume reaches 400dm 3 and
80kpa pressure. (3mks)
By mass.
Copper 25.4% sulphur 12.8 %, oxygen 25.8%, water 36% . its relative formula mass is 249.5. determine the
emperial formula of the hydrated salt.(3mks)
(iii)9.98g of hydrated salt were dissolved in distilled water and the total volume made to 200cm 3 of solution.
Calculate the concentration of the salt solution in moles per litre.(2mks)
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(c)If 200cm3 of carbon (ii) oxide were burnt in 150cm 3 of oxygen. What is the volume of the remaining
gases? (all volumes measured at the same temperature and pressure). What will be the volume of each of the
remaining gases.
4. (a) A patient was given tablets with prescription 2 x 3 for 3 days on the envelope. Clearly outline how the
patient should take the tablets. (1 mark)
(b) Two samples of equal volumes of water were put in 250cm³ beaker and heated for 10 minutes.
Sample 1 registered a higher temperature than sample 2. State the conditions under which flame 1 is
produced in the Bunsen burner. (1 mark)
d) A laboratory technician accidentally mixed liquids suspected to be benzene (B.P. 78 0C) and water (B.P
1000 C). He has a problem of separating the mixture and seeks your help. Describe to him.
(2marks)
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i. ) The method he should use
ii. ) The precautions he should take when carrying out the separation.
e) A bee keeper found that when stung by a bee, application of a little solution of sodium hydrogen
Carbonate help to relieve the irritation from the affected area. Explain. (2mks)
Solution PH value
P 13.6
Q 6.9
R 1.3
i) Which solution would produce Carbon (IV) Oxide when reacted with Copper (II) Carbonate?
(1mk)
ii) What would be the colour of solution “P” after adding a few drops of phenolphthalein
indicator? (1mk)
5. A student set up the apparatus shown below to prepare and collect dry carbon (iv oxide gas
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a. State a correction for two mistakes in the set up above.(2mks)
b. The flow chart below is for the manufacture of sodium carbonate by the Solvay process. Use it to
answer the questions that follow.
Solid x
(iii) Name the product L formed and give one of its use. (2mks)
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(iv) Write equations of the reactions in tower P
Tower p (2mks)
Chamber k
6 Describe how solid samples of salts can be obtained from a mixture of lead (II) chloride, (a) sodium
chloride and ammonium chloride. (3
marks
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(ii) The set up below was used to electrolyse a bromide of metal D, DBR2.
i. Cathode (1mk)
(iii) Give a reason why this experiment is carried out in a fume cupboard. (1mk)
7a) the set up below was used to prepare hydrogen gas. Complete the diagram to show how a dry sample of
the gas can be collected.
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(i) Write an equation for the reaction producing hydrogen gas.(1mk
(b) dry hydrogen gas was passed over heated copper (ii) oxide in a combustion tube as shown below.
(i) State and explain the observation made in the combustion tube.(2mks)
(ii) Write an equation for the reaction that took place in the combustion tube.(1mk)
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© (i) identify liquid x (1/2mk)
(iii) Give one chemical test that can be used to prove the identity of liquid x. (1mk)
di) when magnesium oxide is used is placed of copper (ii) oxide, no liquid is formed in the u-tube dipped in
ice-cold water . Explain. (1mk)
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