TEST CODE 01212032

FORM TP 2012006 JANUARY 2012

CARIBBEAN E XAM I NAT I O N S COUNCIL

SECONDARY EDUCATION CERTIFICATE

EXAMINATION

CHEMISTRY

Paper 032 – General Proficiency

Alternative to SBA

2 hours 10 minutes

READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.

1. Answer ALL questions on this paper.

2. Use this answer booklet when responding to the questions. For EACH
question, write your answer in the space indicated and return the answer
booklet at the end of the examination.

3. You may use a silent, non-programmable calculator.

DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO.

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Answer ALL questions.

1. (a) A student was provided with a standard solution of aqueous sodium hydroxide containing
X grams of NaOH in 250 cm3 of solution. In order to determine the mass of sodium hydroxide
used, he titrated 25 cm3 portions of the solution using 0.025 mol dm–3 sulphuric acid in the
burette and a suitable indicator.

Figure 1. Burette readings showing volumes of acid used in cm3

(i) Describe the process involved in preparing a standard solution of aqueous sodium
hydroxide containing X grams in a 250 cm3 solution.

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(3 marks)

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(ii) a) Figure 1 shows the initial and final volumes of the burette readings for the
acid used. Use the information given in Figure 1 on page 2 to complete
Table 1 below.

TABLE 1: RESULTS OF EXPERIMENT

Burette Readings Titration Number

(cm3) 1 2 3
Final volume
Initial volume
Volume used

(3 marks)

b) Using the best TWO values from Table 1, state the average volume of acid
used in cm3.

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(1 mark )

(iii) a) Identify a suitable indicator for titrating sodium hydroxide and sulphuric
acid.

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(1 mark )

b) Explain how you will be able to determine the end-point of the reaction.

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(1 mark)

(iv) Write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction that occurs when sodium hy-
droxide reacts with dilute sulphuric acid.

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(2 marks)

(v) Using the data that you provided in Table 1, calculate EACH of the following:
a) The number of moles of sulphuric acid used in the titration

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(1 mark )

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b) The number of moles of sodium hydroxide in 25.0 cm3 of the solution

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(1 mark )

c) The number of moles of sodium hydroxide in 250 cm3 of solution

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(1 mark )

d) The mass of sodium hydroxide dissolved in 250 cm3 of water

[Relative atomic masses: Na = 23; O = 16; H = 1]

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(2 marks)

(b) Another group of students conducted an experiment to copper plate an iron spoon.

(i) Identify suitable materials needed for the anode, cathode and electrolyte.

Anode: _______________________________________________________

Cathode: ______________________________________________________

Electrolyte: ____________________________________________________
(2 marks)

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(ii) Draw a diagram to show the arrangement of the apparatus needed to conduct
this experiment.

(3 marks)

(iii) State the name of the type of reaction which occurs at the anode.

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(1 mark )

(iv) Write a balanced equation to show the reaction taking place at the anode and the
cathode.

Reaction at the anode:

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Reaction at the cathode:

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(4 marks)

Total 26 marks

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2. A student conducted a number of tests on an aqueous solution of Compound Z. The inferences

made are recorded in Table 2. Complete this table by filling in the observations based on the inferences
recorded.

TABLE 2: TESTS ON COMPOUND Z

Test Observations Inferences

(a) To a sample of Solution Z, • No Cl–, Br – or I– ions are
dilute nitric acid was added formed.
followed by a few drops of
silver nitrate solution.
(1 mark )
(b) To a sample of Solution •
Z, a few copper turnings
were added, followed by Nitrate ions are present.
concentrated sulphuric acid. •
(2 marks)
(c) To a sample of Solution Z, •
aqueous sodium hydroxide Zn2+, Pb2+ or I– ions are
was added, until in excess. present.
•

(2 marks)
(d) To a sample of Solution Z, •
aqueous ammonia was added, Zn2+ ions are confirmed.
until in excess.
•

(2 marks)
(e) To a sample of Solution Z, a •
few drops of acidified aqueous
potassium manganate (VII) Z is not a reducing agent.
solution were added, and the
solution heated.
(1 mark )
(f) To a sample of Solution Z, a •
few drops of barium chloride
solution was added followed SO42– ions are present.
by dilute hydrochloric acid. •

(2 marks)

Total 10 marks

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3. You are provided with samples of lead nitrate crystals and sodium chloride crystals. Plan and design
an experiment to make lead chloride crystals. Write your responses in the spaces provided below.

(a) Procedure:

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(4 marks)

(b) Apparatus and materials:

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(2 marks)

(c) Precautions to be taken (this should include ONE experimental precaution and ONE safety
precaution):

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(2 marks)

(d) Discussion: In preparing lead chloride crystals, it is unlikely that the yield will be 100 per
cent. Discuss TWO reasons why this may be so.

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(4 marks)

Total 12 marks
END OF TEST

IF YOU FINISH BEFORE TIME IS CALLED, CHECK YOUR WORK ON THIS TEST.

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