MUKURWEINI BOYS

FORM 2 CHEMISTRY -DECEMBER HOLIDAY ASSIGNMENT.

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1.The table below shows the pH values for some solutions.Study it and answer the questions
that follow.

Solution A B C D
pH value 7.0 9.0 2.0 13.5
Which solution is likely to be:

(a)Sodium hydroxide solution.

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(b)Sodium chloride solution. (1mk)

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(c )Dilute sulphuric VI acid. (1mk)

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2.The table below shows the relative atomic masses and the percentage abundance of the
isotopes L1 and L2 of element L.

Relative atomic mass % abundance

L1 62.93 69.09
L2 64.93 30.91
Calculate the relative atomic mass of element L. (3mks)

3.(a) Write a chemical equation to show the production of carbon IV oxide gas in the
laboratory.
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(b) State any two physical properties of carbon IV oxide gas. (1mk)

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(c ) State and explain the observations made when a burning magnesium is dropped into a test
tube containing carbon IV oxide gas.
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(d)Describe a simple chemical test of carbon IV oxide gas. (2mks)

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(e)State any two uses of carbon IV oxide gas. (2mks)

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4.During laboratory preparation of oxygen,manganese IV oxide is added to reagent H.

(a) Name reagent H. (1mk)

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(b) State the role of manganese IV oxide in this experiment. (1mk)

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(c ) Write a word equation for the reaction that takes place.

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5.The following apparatus and chemicals are used to investigate the percentage of air used
when iron rusts:Iron filings ,100ml measuring cylinder ,trough and water.

(a) Draw a set-up of the experiment. (3mks)

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(b) Write an expression to show how the percentage of air used is calculated at the end of the
experiment.
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6.You are provided with 3 unlabelled solutions in 3 test-tubes containing sulphuric(VI)

acid,sodium chloride solution and sodium carbonate solution.Describe using blue litmus
only ,how to distinguish the 3 solutions.
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7.A mixture contains ammonium chloride ,copper (II) oxide and sodium chloride.Describe how
each of the substances can be obtained from the mixture. (3mks)

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8. Describe how to prepare pure sample of calcium nitrate salt starting with calcium oxide.
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9.(a) State and explain the observations made when a stream of hydrogen gas is passed
through heated copper (II) oxide. (2mks)

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(b) Write the equation for the reaction. (1mk)

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10.Given the following reagents;aqueous ammonia,dilute nitric V acid and magnesium

oxide,describe how to prepare a double salt of calcium ammonium nitrate. (3mks)

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11.Describe how a dry sample of Zinc carbonate can be prepared starting with sodium
carbonate solution,dilute hydrochloric acid and zinc oxide. (3mks)

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12.What particles is responsible for electrical conductivity of the following?

a) Magnesium metal.
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b) Molten Sodium chloride. (1mk)

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c) Aqueous copper (II) sulphate. (1mk)

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13.(a) Name any two reagents used to prepare hydrogen gas in the laboratory. (1mk)

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(b) Write the equation for its production. (1mk)

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(c ) Name the drying agent for hydrogen gas. (1mk)

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(d) Name the method of collecting hydrogen gas and the reason for choosing the method.
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(e) State any two uses of hydrogen gas. (2mks)

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14.(a)Explain why ionic compounds conducts electricity in molten & aqueous state but do not
conduct in solid state. (2mks)

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(b).Complete the table below, (6mks)

Electrolyte Observations at; Equations at;

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 Anode Cathode Anode Cathode
Molten Lead (II)
bromide.
Molten Lead (II) iodide
Molten copper (II)
chloride
15.A student heated crystals of hydrated cobalt (II) chloride in a test tube.

a) State and explain the observations made. (2mks)

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b) Classify the above change as either physical or chemical change. (1mk)

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c) Name another substance that undergoes a similar change as cobalt (II) chloride. (1mk)

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16.Compare the melting points of the following and give a reason.

(a) Sodium metal and oxygen gas. (2mks)

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(b) Magnesium oxide and phosphorous V oxide. (2mks)

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(c ) Aluminium and magnesium. (2mks)

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(d ) Silicon IV oxide and silicon tetrachloride. (2mks)

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17.The diagram below shows the stages in the manufacture of sodium carbonate.Study the
diagram below and use it to answer the questions that follow.

(a)State three raw materials in the manufacture of sodium carbonate. (3mks)

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(b) Name the substances:

Solid V. (1mk)

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Liquid Q.
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(c ) Write chemical equations for the reaction which occurs:

(i)In the reaction chamber 1. (1mk)

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(ii)When solid V is heated. (1mk)

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(iii)In the reaction chamber 3. (1mk)

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(d) Name two gases that are recycled in this process. (1mk)

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(e)State one commercial use of sodium carbonate. (1mk)

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