CHEMISTRY

FORM 2 EXAM
END OF TERM 2, 2024
TIME: 2HOURS
Name: ………………………………………………Adm no: ……………………..……
Candidate’s Signature……………………………Date: ……………….………………..
Instructions

a) Write your name, Index number and class in the spaces provided above.
b) Answer ALL the questions in the spaces provided.
c) Mathematical tables and silent electronic calculators may be used.
d) All working MUST be clearly shown where necessary.

For Examiner’s Use only:

QUESTION MAXIMUM SCORE CANDIDATE’S SCORE

1 – 19 80

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 1. (a) Define chemistry ( 1mark)

(b) state three roles of chemistry in the society. (3marks)

2. Putting out flames after use is one of the laboratory rules, state three other laboratory
rules. (3marks)

3. List four differences between temporary physical change and permanent chemical
change. (4marks)

4. The set up below was used to study some properties of air

State and explain two observations that would be made at the end of the experiment.
(4 marks)

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 5. The table below gives information about ions of P and Y
Ion P+ Y2-

Electron arrangement 2.8 2.8.8

Number of Neutrons 12 16

a) Write the electron configuration for the atom of Y (1mark)

b) How many protons are there in the nucleus of (2marks)

(i) P
(ii) Y

(c) Write the formula of the compound formed when P and Y reacts (2marks)

6. Diamond and graphite are allotropes of carbon.

ii. In terms of structure and bonding explain why diamond is used in drilling
through hard rocks while graphite is a lubricant (2marks)

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 7. The diagram below is a set up for the laboratory preparation of gas F.

(i) Name gas F (1mark)

(ii) At the end of the experiment, the solution in the round bottomed flask was found to be
a strong base. Explain why this was so (2marks)

(iii)Which property of gas F makes it be collected by the method used in the set-up? (1mark)

(iv)Give one industrial use of gas F (1mark)

8. Oxygen exists naturally as isotopes of mass number 16, 17 and 18 in the ratio 96:2:2
respectively. Calculate its R.A.M. (3 marks)

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 9. The grid given below represents part of the periodic table. Study it and answer the questions
that follow. The letters are not the actual symbols of the elements.

A
B G H E
J I L C
D M
Y

(i) What name is given to the family of elements to which A and C belong? (1 mark)

(ii) Write the chemical formula of the sulphate of element D. (1 mark)

(iii ) Which letter represents the most reactive (2marks)

(a) Metal

(b) Non-metal

(iv) Select one element that belongs to period 4. (1mark)

(v) Explain why the Ionic radius of element E is bigger than the atomic radius. (2marks)

(vi) The electron configuration of a divalent anion of element N is 2.8.8. Indicate the position
of element N on the periodic table drawn above. (1mark)

(vii) How do the atomic radii of I and C compare. Explain. (2marks)

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 (vii) Explain the trend in the 1st ionization energies of the elements J, I and L. (1mark)

10. The following is a cooling curve of a certain substance.

Tem (0C)

Time (min)

(a) Is this a pure or impure substance? Explain (2marks)

(b) Explain using kinetic theory what happens in region A (2marks)

11. Study the table below and answer the questions that follow:-

Substance A B C D E F
Melting Point (oC ) 801 113 OR 119 -39 5 -101 1356
Boiling point (oC) 1410 445 457 54 -36 2860
Electrical Solid Poor Poor Good Poor Poor Poor
Conductivity liquid Good Poor Good Poor Poor Poor

Identify with reasons the substances that:

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 (ii) Have a molecular structure (1mark)

(iii) Substances A and C conduct electric current in the liquid state. State how the two
substances differ as conductors of electric current (2marks)

12. Briefly explain the following:

(a) Alkaline earth metals are generally less reactive than-alkali metals. (1marks)

(b) Though sodium and aluminum are in the same period and are both metals, aluminum
is a better conductor of electricity. (2marks)

13. Two wooden splints A and B were placed at different levels of a non-luminous flame. Paper
A was placed at the lowest part of the flame while B was placed at the tip.

(a) Indicate below the observations made on each paper. (2marks)

Wooden splint A Wooden splint B

(b) Explain the observations made on Wooden splint A. (1mark)

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14. Balance the following equations. (4marks)

i. Cl2 (g) + NaOH (aq) NaCl (aq)+ NaOCl(aq) + H2O(l)

ii. Cl2(g) + KOH(aq) KCl(aq) + KClO3(aq) + H2O(l)

iii. Fe Cl2(aq) + Cl2( g) FeCl3(aq)

iv. Mg (s) + Cu SO4(aq) MgSO4(aq) + Cu(s)

15. You are provided with water, lead carbonate, dilute nitric (V) acid and solid sodium chloride.
Describe in very clear steps how you would prepare a sample of lead chloride. (3 marks)

16. The set up below was used to obtain a sample of iron.

Carbon
Excess Iron (II) oxide

Oxygen

Heat Heat

Gas Q

i) Write two equations for the reaction which occur in the combustion tube. (2marks)

ii) Identify gas Q (1mark)

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17. The diagram below shows a set up used by students to investigate the effect of electricity on
molten lead (ii) iodide .

a) Explain what happens to the lead (ii) iodide during electrolysis. (2marks)

b) Why does solid lead (ii) iodide not allow passage of electricity? (1marks)

c) Write equation to show the reaction taking place; (2marks)

i). At the cathode

ii). At the anode

18. (a) Complete the table below. (3marks)

Colour in
Indicator name
Acid Base Neutral
Litmus Red

Phenolphthalein colourless

Methyl orange Pink

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19. Five solutions were tested with universal indicator and their PH values recorded.

Solution pH value
A 11
B 2
C 6
D 7
E 13

i) Which solution is a strong acid? (1mark)

ii) Which solution is a weak acid? (1mark)

iii) Which solution is neutral? (1mark)

iv) Which solution is a strong base? (1mark)

v) Which solution is a weak base? (1mark)

20. When a student was stung by a stinging nettle plant, a teacher applied an aqueous solution of
ammonia to the affected area of the skin and the student was relieved of pain. Explain why the student
was relieved off the pai9n and state the importance of the aqueous solution of Ammonia in the affected
area of the skin. (2 marks)

21. Give two reasons why most laboratory apparatus are made of glass. (2marks)

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