EXAMINATION NO.

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MULANJE CLUSTER 2022 MSCE MOCK EXAMINATIONS

CHEMISTRY
Subject Number: M31/I

Tuesday, 31 May Time allowed: 2 hour

8:00 - 10am
PAPER I
(100 Marks)

Instructions Question Tick if Do not write

1. This paper contains 11 printed Number answered in these
pages. Please check. columns
2. Fill in your examination number at 1
the top of each page. 2
3. This paper contains two sections, A 3
and B. In section A there are ten
short answer questions while in 4
section B there are three restricted
essay questions. 5
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4. Answer all the thirteen questions in
the spaces provided. 7
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5. Use of electronic calculators is
allowed. 9

6. The maximum number of marks for 10

each answer is indicated against each
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question.
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7. In the table provided on this page,
tick against the question number you 13
have answered.

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Section A (70 marks)

Answer all the ten questions in this section
1. a. What is a molecule?
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b. State one factor that affect solubility of a solute in a solvent.
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c. Write the formula of a compound formed between potassium ions,
𝑲+ and sulphate ions, 𝐒𝐎𝟐−
𝟒 .

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d. Given 𝟕𝟒𝒀and 𝟖𝟒𝒀 as two isotopes of an element Y.

i. Suggest one chemical property of element Y
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(1 mark)
ii. Write an ion formed when element Y loses its outermost electron(s).
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iii. Give a reason why the two isotopes react in the same way.
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2. a. Write a balanced chemical equation that describes reversible
reaction of hydrated copper sulphate (CuSO4*5H2O).

(3 marks)
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b. A hydrated Magnesium sulphate (MgSO4*nH2O) was heated to

become anhydrous, its mass dropped from 246.5g to 120.5g. Work
out the value of n. (RFM: MgSO4 = 120; and H2O = 18).

(3 marks)

c. Figure 1 is a structure of an element that is composed of four

atoms to make a molecule.

i. Identify the element with the structure above.

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ii. State two allotropes of the element.

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iii. Mention one agricultural importance of the element.

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3. a. What is a reducing agent?

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b. Silver nitrate solution react with zinc metal as shown in the

chemical equation.
AgNO3 (aq) + Zn (s) Zn(NO3)2 (aq) + Ag(s)
i. Identify the spectator ion in the reaction.
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ii. Write a balanced oxidation half equation for the reaction.

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iii. Describe how Zinc nitrate salt produced from this reaction can
be obtained and purified.
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c. Give two apparatus suitable for conducting distillation method of
separating mixtures.
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4. a. Define molar gas volume.
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b. Calculate the volume occupied by 47.6g of ammonia gas (NH3) gas
at r.t.p.? (RAM, N = 14; H = 1 and Molar gas volume r.t.p is
22.4dm3).

(4 marks)
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c. Give two types of intermolecular forces.

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5. a. State the difference between saturated hydrocarbons and

unsaturated hydrocarbons.
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b. Given below are below molecular formula of some organic
compounds represented by letters P, Q, R and S
P. C3H6
Q. C4H10
R. C4H9OH
S. CH3COOH

i. Identify the function group of compound S.

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ii. Give the name of compound R.
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iii. Draw the structural formula of compound P.

(1 mark)
iv. Write a chemical equation in which compound P undergo
addition reaction with chlorine molecule.

(2 marks)

v. Draw and name any two isomers of compound Q.

(4 marks)
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6. a. Give two properties which can be used to identify purity of a

substance.
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b. Figure 2 below shows a flow diagram of soap preparation.

Figure 2
i. Name the homologous series of substance A.
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ii. Why is process B necessary in soap making process?

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iii. Give one reason why sodium chloride is added in the process?
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7. a. Figure 3 is a diagram for Plastics.

Figure 3
i. Name the type of plastic plastics labelled.
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ii. State one difference between plastic X and plastic Y.

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(2 marks)

b. Mention two disadvantages of landfill as a waste treatment and

disposal method.
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c. Discuss one unwanted effects of alkanes.
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d. Explain the importance of the ozone layer.
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(2 marks)
8. a. Give one chemical property of acidic oxide.
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(1 mark)
b. Describe how the presence of a catalyst does increases rate of
reaction?
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9. a. What does ∆𝐇𝐧𝐨 denotes?

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(1 mark)
b. Nitrogen gas react with hydrogen gas to produce ammonia gas as
shown in the equation:
N2 +3H2 → 2NH3

Given the bond energy values as shown in table 2 below

Bond Energy (kjmol-1)

N-H 390
N≡N 942
H-H 435
Table 2
i. Calculate the overall energy changes for the reaction above.

(4 marks)
ii. Determine the type of heats of reaction for the reaction above.
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10. a. Identify a general trends of the periodic table that makes atoms to
attract electrons from other atoms.
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(1 mark)

b. Draw a dot and cross diagram for hydrogen chloride (HCl).

(3 marks)

Section B (30 marks)

Answer all the three questions in this section.

11. a. Describe how carbonate ions are used to remove lead ions (Pb2+)
in industrial effluents before releasing them into water bodies.
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b. Discuss three benefits of recycling metals and plastics.

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(6 marks)
12. a. Describe two industrial importance of water.
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b. With the aid of chemical equations, describe the process of
rusting.
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13. With the aid of a well labelled diagram, describe the water cycle.

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(10 marks)
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