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Section A [15 marksf

' Answer all questions.

Indicate the correct answer on the Multiple-choice Ans*-er Sheet provided.

1 The thermochemical equation for the disproportionation reaction of MgCl is given below.

2MgCl(s) -------+ Mg(s) + MgClr(s) A,Ho:-391 kJ

The standard enthalpy of formation of MgCl, is -641 kJ mol-l. Which statement is not true
about the thermochemical equation?

A MgCl is less stable than MgClr.

B The standard enthalpy of formation
9f Mg is 0 kJ mol-1.
C The standard enthalpy of formation of MgCl is -250 kJ mol
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D Mgcl disproportionates spontaneously under standard conditions.

2 The standard enthalpies of combustion of CHTOH, C and H are -726 kJ mol-1,

-394 kJ mol-1
and-286 kJ mol-l respectively. What is the standard enthalpy of formation of CH.OH?
A -1692 kJ mol-l B -240 kJ mol-l
c +46 kJ mol 1 D +240 kJ mol-l

3 The Born-Haber cycle for sodium chloride is shown below.

+7 66 kJ
Na Na.(g) + Cl-(g)

+494 kJ -368 kJ

Na(s) + 1cl"rs)
L \\)./'
+230 kJ
atg) + Cl s)
2

Which statement is true about the Bom-Haber cycle?

A The electron affinity of chlorine is *736 kJ mol-'.
B The lattice energy of sodium chloride is -410 kJ mol-1.

c rhe standard enthalpy of formation of sodium chloride is -7 66 kJ mol-1.

D The total standard enthalpy of atomisation of sodium and chlorine is +230 kJ mol 1.

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4 Aluminium is produced in industry by the electrolysis of bauxite in molten NarAlFu. Which

gas is not forme d at the anode?

Aoz B CO C CO, DF,

5 The apparatus set-up of an electrochemical cell which consist of Cu and Ag electrodes , and
the half-cell reaction are shown below.

1.0 mol dm-3 1.0 mol dm-3

Cu2* (aq) Ag* (aq)

Half-cell reaction E"N

Cu2*(aq) + 2e- -------+ Cu(s) +0.34

Ag*(aq) + e- Ag(s) +0.90

Which statement is true about the electrochemical

-+ cell?
A The cell dragram is Ag(s)lAg.(aq)llcu'*(uq)lCu(s).

B K* moves to the Ag half-cell.

C Cu deposits at the anode.

D E'unis +1.14 V.

The reactions and standard reduction potentials for several half-cells are given below.

Reaction E"IY
Co3*(aq) + e- +l .82
=== Co2*(aq)
Or(g) +Zld*(aq) +2e = - H2O(1) +t.23

Sna*(aq) + 2e- Sn2*(aq) +0.1 5

- -0.26
Ti3*(aq) + e- =- Ti2*(aq) -0.37

Which cation is stable towards oxidation?

A Ti2* B Y2* C Co2* D Sn2*

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7 The fust eight successive ionisation energies of element Mis given below.

1010, 1900,2900, 5000, 6300,21 300,25 400,29 g0o

Which statement is true about element r14

A Element Mhas three valence electrons.
B The atom of element Mhas eight electrons.

C The reaction between element M andhydrogen forms r'l.dl{r.

D Element Mis inPeriod 4 of the periodic Table.

8 An element, X, is in Period 3 of the Periodic Table which has n protons in its nucleus. X has a
high melting point but a poor electoical conductor while another element, Y,has (n + 1) protons in
its nucleus. Which statement is trueabout
,r.]"....r.r,.,, .:.

B ::
Iiormsanamphoterico"id".i' " "
C lhas a higher melting point thanX.
D lhas a lower first ionisation energy thanX.

9 The first four ionisation energies of an element, Q,inkJ mollare 900, 1800, 14800 and
21 000. The oxide of Q is an amphoteric and its chloride dissolves in water to produce an acidic
solution. What is p?
A Beryllium B Boron c Magnesium D Aluminium

10 Which statement is true about beryllium compound?

A Beryllium chloride is an ionic.

B Beryllium ion exists as [Be(HrO)u]'*in water.
C Beryllium carbonate is stable in aqueous solution.
D Beryllium oxide dissolves in sodium hydroxide solution.

11 The standard enthalpies of vaporisation of QClo and RCl, are +32.5 kJ molr and
+28.7 kJ mol.l respectively. which is the correct properties of
ecloand RClo?
A QClois more thermally stable thanrRCl.
B QCIohas a higher boiling point than rRClo.
C Q-Cl bond is stronger than R-Cl bond.
D Q-Cl bond is more polar than R-Clbond.

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12 'fhe relative stabilities of +2 and +4 oxidation states for the elements in Group 14 are shown
in the graph below.

Relative stability

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+2-

Si -Ge Sn Pb Element

A SiO2 decomposes to SiO upon heating. ' ."",

B Sn2* and Pb2* have an inert pair effect.

C SnO, is a stronger oxidising agent than COr.

D PbO2 is thermally stable.

13 why does the volatility of halogens, xr, decreases with increasing proton number?
A The size ofdincreases

B The electron affinity increases

C The electronegativity decreases

D The X-Xbond becomes weaker

14 When sodium salt, NaXis warmed with concentrated H2SO4, white fumes evolves. What could
be observed if a few drops of aqueous AgNO, are added to aqussus solution of NaX.l
A Awhite precipitate is formed.
B A yellow precipitate is formed.
C A colourless solution is formed.
D A cream coloured precipitate is formed.

15 Trans-tetraaquadichloroiron(Ili) chloride is a water-soluble complex compound. Which is not

true about the compound?

A Has five unpaired electrons

B Has covalent and ionic bonds

C Made up of a cationic complex

D Releases three Cl in an aqueous solution

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Section B [15 marksf

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all questions.

Write the answers in the spaces provided.

16 The anodisation process to produce components made of aluminium or aluminium-based

alloys is shown in the schematic diagram below.

Cathode

Anode

(o) Name a dilute acid that is commonly used as electrolyte in the anodisation prooess. t1l
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(b) Write equations for the reactions which occur at the anode. 121 t)

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(c) Explain why anodisation process can produce durable components of aluminium. 12)
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(fl When a constant electric current flows for 3.75 hours through the electrolytic cell, there
is an increase of 15.3 g in mass of aluminium oxide at the anode. Calculate the amount of culrent
used.

[Faraday constant, R is 96 500 C mol-1] t3l

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17 Kr[Cr(C2O4)3]'3H2O is an example of a coloured complex ffansition metal that exists as a deep

green shiny crystals at room temperature.

(a) State two factors that determine the colour of Il[Cr(CrO4)3].3H2O. 121

(b) Ethanedioate ion, CrOo'*, is a bidentate ligand.

(i) What is meant by bidentate liganffi Lll

(ii) State another bidentate ligand. , : til

(c) Write the valence electron configuration of chromium in [Cr(CrOo)r]3- [1]

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(d) Explain why [Cr(CrOo)r]'- is coloured. I\

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Section C [30 marlcsf

Answer two questions only.

You may answer all the questions but, only the first two answers will be marked. Write the
answers on the answer sheets provided, Begin each answer on q na4) page of the answer sheet.

18 (a) The standard enthalpies of formation of HrO, MgO and Mg(OH), are -285.9 kJ mol 1,

-601 .8 kJ m ol-1 and-924.8 kJ mol1, respectively. Calculate the standard enthalpy of decomposition
of Mg(OH)r. t5l
(b) When 3.88 g NH4NO3 is dissolved in 60.0 g water in a calorimeter, the temperature drops
from 25.0 "C to 20.4 oC.
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lspecific heat capacity of water is 4.18 J g-t anddensity of water is 1.00 g cm-31
(i) Calculate the standardenthalpy,e!4qge,gf t-he solution. t5l
(ii) Explain why the standard enthalpy changgpf fhe solution is endothermic. tsl

19 (a) Ca and Sr are two solid elements. Compare the melting points of these elements. 141
(b) X and Y are elements of Group 2 of the Periodic Table. X reacts with O, to form an
amphoteric oxide, while lreacts with O, to form IOr. Identi$r X and Y, andexplain their reactivity
towards Or. t8l
(c) lvlSOo is an ionic compound. Its standard hydration and lattice energies are -104.0 kJ
mol l and -12.8 kJ moL 1, respectively. Explain the solubility of the compound in water. t3l

20 (a) MClois the least thermally stable chloride in Group 14. MCI is also easily hydrolysed.
(i) Identify the chloride and explain its thermal stability. tsl
(ii) Describe the molecular shape of MCl4. l2l
(iii) Explain why MCl4 is easily hydrolysed. t4l
(b) Spodumene is a pyroxene mineral and a source of lithium. Describe the structure of
spodumene and draw its repeating units. 141

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