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CSEC Chemistry Paper 2 January 2021 - Free CXC Past Paper with Answers
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The concentration of a solution of sodium hydroxide, in , was determined via the method of thermometric titration with a strong acid. The following procedure was used.
Figure 1 shows the thermometer readings of the acid-base reactions after the additions of , and of .
Using the thermometer readings in Figure 1, on page 5, complete Table 1 by recording the temperatures for the additions of , and of .
TABLE 1: EXPERIMENTAL RESULTS
| Volume of Added () | Temperature () |
|---|
[3 marks]
Using the axes provided in Figure 2, on page 7, plot the graph of temperature against volume of acid added.
Using the axes provided in Figure 2, on page 7, plot the graph of temperature against volume of acid added.
[4 marks]
Draw two lines of best fit through the points on the graph, one where the temperature is increasing and the other where the temperature is decreasing.
[2 marks]
On your graph, show the end point of the reaction. Record the corresponding volume below.
End point of the reaction = 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End point of the reaction =
[2 marks]
Distinguish between a 'strong acid' and a 'weak acid'.
[2 marks]
Write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction between and .
[2 marks]
Calculate the number of moles of used in the reaction.
[2 marks]
Calculate the number of moles of in of the solution.
[2 marks]
Calculate the concentration of , in .
[2 marks]
Calculate the concentration of , in , given the molar mass of .
[1 mark]
State whether the reaction that took place in the styrofoam cup was exothermic or endothermic. Explain your answer.
[2 marks]
State ONE safety precaution which should have been taken during the experiment.
[1 mark]
R and S are two allotropes of carbon.
R is a black opaque solid, which can be described as flaky with a melting point of .
S is a reflective, colourless solid with a melting point of .
[15 marks]
Define the term 'allotrope'.
[1 mark]
Identify the names of R and S.
R S
[2 marks]
State whether R is an ionic, simple covalent or giant covalent structure.
[1 mark]
In the space below, sketch the structure of R, using solid lines ($—$) to show strong bonds and dotted lines () to show weak bonds.
[3 marks]
Explain why R conducts electricity but S does not conduct electricity.
[2 marks]
Another solid, T, is white in colour with a melting point of . It conducts electricity when molten but not in the solid state.
(i) Deduce the type of bonding present in Solid T.
[1 mark]
State the appearance that Solid T is expected to have.
[1 mark]
Solids, liquids and gases are easily converted from one state to another.
(i) Compare the arrangement of particles in solids with the arrangement of particles in liquids.
[2 marks]
When solid iodine is heated, a purple coloured gas is observed. State the process which occurs and give ONE example of another compound which undergoes the same process.
[2 marks]
2-methylbutane and pentane are structural isomers with molecular formula .
[7 marks]
Define the term 'structural isomerism'.
[2 marks]
Draw the fully displayed structure of 2-methylbutane.
[2 marks]
Draw and name ONE other structural isomer of .
Name
[3 marks]
Ethanol can undergo various reactions. Depending on the reagents and conditions of the reaction, products with different functional groups can be formed. (i) What is the functional group of ethanol, ?
[10 marks]
Table 2 summarizes the conditions and products of two reactions of ethanol. Complete Table 2 by inserting the reaction conditions and drawing the fully displayed structure of the products which would be formed. Take note that the type of product to be formed is given in the table.
| Reagent | Conditions | Product Structure |
|---|---|---|
| Alkene | ||
| Ester |
[9 marks]
SECTION B Answer ALL questions.
(a) Atoms are the smallest particles of elements; however, they are made up of three distinct subatomic particles. (i) Complete Table 3 which shows the three subatomic particles and their properties.
| Particle | Mass | Charge |
|---|---|---|
| Electron | -1 | |
[15 marks]
Consider the notation of an atom of an unknown element, . Draw a labelled diagram to illustrate the location, arrangement and number of EACH type of subatomic particle in Element .
[5 marks]
Calculate the number of atoms in of calcium.
[Relative atomic mass of ; Avogadro's constant ]
[2 marks]
The following observations were made by some students in a Home Economics class.
(i) Explain the chemical process that can account for these observations.
[3 marks]
State ONE other example that demonstrates this process.
[1 mark]
Figure 3 refers to the following reaction scheme involving four compounds, A, B, C and D. Carefully consider the reaction scheme in Figure 3 and answer the questions that follow.
[15 marks]
Identify the types of reactions numbered 1, 2, 3 and 4 in Figure 3 above.
Reaction 1 Reaction 2 Reaction 3 Reaction 4
[4 marks]
Identify suitable reagents and reaction conditions which could be used for EACH of the following conversions.
[4 marks]
Compound A to Compound B via Reaction 1.
[2 marks]
Compound A to Compound C via Reaction 2.
[2 marks]
Given that R is an ethyl group, state the molecular formula for Compound A.
[3 marks]
Hence, write a balanced chemical equation for Reaction 3.
[2 marks]
Describe a chemical test that can be used to distinguish Compound A from Compound B.
[4 marks]
Some students investigated the action of dilute hydrochloric acid using a sample of solid sodium hydrogen carbonate.
[7 marks]
One of the students suggested that the reaction would yield a gaseous product. Describe a test that could be used to identify the gaseous product formed.
[5 marks]
A sample of the gas was collected in the laboratory by downward delivery. State the physical property of the gas which supports this method of collection.
[1 mark]
Write a chemical equation, including state symbols, for the reaction between hydrochloric acid and sodium hydrogen carbonate.
[2 marks]
Some metals react with dilute acids to produce a salt and a gaseous product. Write an ionic equation for the reaction of magnesium with dilute hydrochloric acid.
[2 marks]
(i) Some non-metals are important to the agricultural industry. Nitrogen is used to manufacture fertilizers such as ammonium sulfate. Some farmers use ammonium sulfate fertilizers in the presence of a base. Explain why this is NOT a good practice. (ii) Phosphorus and silicon are two other useful non-metals. List TWO uses of silicon and ONE use of phosphorus. (iii) Sulfur is a non-metal that burns in air to produce a gas product that dissolves in water to give a colourless solution. Identify the gas formed and state the effect that the solution would have on blue litmus paper.
[8 marks]
Some non-metals are important to the agricultural industry. Nitrogen is used to manufacture fertilizers such as ammonium sulfate. Some farmers use ammonium sulfate fertilizers in the presence of a base. Explain why this is NOT a good practice.
[3 marks]
Phosphorus and silicon are two other useful non-metals. List TWO uses of silicon and ONE use of phosphorus.
[3 marks]
Sulfur is a non-metal that burns in air to produce a gas product that dissolves in water to give a colourless solution. Identify the gas formed and state the effect that the solution would have on blue litmus paper.
[2 marks]
| 0 | 25.0 |
| 5 | |
| 10 | 30.5 |
| 15 | |
| 20 | 32.5 |
| 25 | |
| 30 | 26.0 |