MAPLE LEAF INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

FINAL EXAMINATION 2021

SUBJECT : CHEMISTRY
PAPER : 2
CLASS : IX
TIME : 1 hour 15 minutes

Name: …………………………………………………………………………………………

School ID: ……………………………………………………………………………………

Instructions

▪ Use black ink or ball-point pen.

▪ Fill in the boxes at the top of this page with your name.
▪ Answer ALL questions.
▪ Answer the questions in the spaces provided – there may be more space than you need.
▪ Calculators may be used. Show all the steps in any calculations and state the units.
▪ Some questions must be answered with a cross in a box. If you change your mind about an
answer, put a line through the box and then mark your new answer with a cross.

Information

▪ The total mark for this paper is 70.

▪ The marks for each question are shown in brackets – use this as a guide as to how much time
to spend on each question.

Advice

▪ Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.

▪ Keep an eye on the time.
▪ Write your answers neatly and in good English.
▪ Try to answer every question.
▪ Check your answers if you have time at the end.

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 Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided.

1 The diagram shows a section of the Periodic Table and the symbols for the first 20 elements.

(a) (i) What name is given to a horizontal row of elements such as Na to Ar?

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(ii) Name two metals in the row Na to Ar.

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(iii) Which is the least reactive element in the row Na to Ar? Explain your answer.

Least reactive element …………………………………………………………………………………………

Explanation ……………………………………………………………………………………………………

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(b) State, in terms of electronic configurations, why the elements in the column Li to K have similar
properties.

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(c) (i) Which element has atomic number 6?

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(ii) Which element has atoms with an electronic configuration of 2.8.6?

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(d) An atom has atomic number 8 and mass number 18. How many protons, neutrons and electrons does
this atom contain?

protons ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

neutrons ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

electrons ……………………………………………………………………………………………………
(3)
(Total for Question 1 = 11 marks)

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2 Tungsten is a useful metal. It has the chemical symbol W.

(a) Scheelite is an ore of tungsten. The main compound in scheelite has the percentage composition by
mass Ca = 13.9%, W = 63.9%, O = 22.2%.

Calculate the empirical formula of this compound.

empirical formula = ……………………………..

(3)

(b) Tungsten can be obtained by reacting tungsten fluoride with hydrogen. The equation for this reaction is
WF6 + 3 H2 → W + 6 HF
(i) In an experiment, a chemist used 59.6 g of tungsten fluoride. What is the maximum mass of tungsten he
could obtain from 59.6 g of tungsten fluoride?

Relative formula mass of tungsten fluoride = 298

mass of tungsten fluoride = ……………………………. g

(2)
(ii) Starting with a different mass of tungsten fluoride, he calculates that the mass of tungsten formed
should be 52.0 g. In his experiment he actually obtains 47.5 g of tungsten.

What is the percentage yield of tungsten in this experiment?

percentage yield = …………………………%

(2)
(Total for Question 2 = 7 marks)

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3 Alkanes are obtained from crude oil. The boiling point of an alkane is related to the number of carbon
atoms in the molecule.

(a) Use the data in the table to complete the bar chart.

(2)

(b) What is the relationship between the boiling point of an alkane and the number of carbon atoms in its
molecule?

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(c) Describe how the following properties of alkanes change with increase in chain length.

(i) Volatility ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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(ii) Ease of combustion …………………………………………………………………………………………

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(Total for Question 3 = 5 marks)

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4 (a) The table shows some results of the electrolysis of aqueous solutions using inert electrodes. The solutions
were electrolysed under the same conditions.

Use the information given to complete the table.

(3)

(b) Water can be decomposed by electrolysis using this apparatus.

(i) Suggest a suitable element for the inert electrodes.

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(ii) Suggest why a small amount dilute hydrochloric acid is added to the water before it is electrolysed.

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(c) (i) The overall equation for the decomposition of water is

2H2O (l) → 2 H2 (g) + O2 (g)
Use this equation to explain why the volume of hydrogen collected should be twice that of the volume of
oxygen.

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(ii) The volume of oxygen collected is always slightly less than expected, even though there are no leaks in
the apparatus. Suggest a reason for this.

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(d) Describe a chemical test to show that

(i) the gas evolved at the positive electrode is oxygen.

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(ii) the gas evolved at the negative electrode is hydrogen.

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(Total for Question 4 = 11 marks)

5 Wine can be made from grapes.

The grapes are crushed to produce an aqueous solution containing glucose. Yeast is then added to this
solution.

The solution is poured into a flask which is kept at a constant temperature for several weeks until the
reaction has stopped.

The solid yeast is removed and the clear liquid is poured into bottles.

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(a) The glucose is converted into ethanol by the yeast.

(i) Name the process in which glucose is converted into ethanol.

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(ii) How would you know when the reaction has stopped?

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(iii) How could the solid yeast be removed from the mixture?

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(b) Ethanol can be manufactured by passing a hot mixture of ethene and steam, at a high pressure, over a
catalyst.

State the pressure used and name the catalyst.

Pressure ……………………………………………………………………………………………… atm

Catalyst ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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(c) Ethanol can be converted into chloroethene, CH 2=CHCl, in three stages.

Stage 1 Ethanol is dehydrated to form ethene, CH2=CH2

Stage 2 Ethene is converted into 1,2-dichloroethane, CH2ClCH2Cl
Stage 3 1,2-dichloroethane is converted into chloroethene and hydrogen chloride

(i) Why is the reaction in Stage 1 described as dehydration?

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(ii) Identify the catalyst used in Stage 1.

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(iii) Suggest the name or formula of the substance used to react with ethene in Stage 2.

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(iv) Write a chemical equation for the reaction in Stage 3.

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(d) The equation for the conversion of ethanol into ethene can be written using displayed formulae.

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 The table gives some bond energies.

Use the information from the table to calculate the enthalpy change, in kJ/mol, for the conversion of
ethanol into ethene. Include a sign in your answer.

enthalpy change = ……………………………… kJ/mol

(4)
(Total for Question 5 = 13 marks)

6 A student was asked to compare the industrial processes used to extract aluminium and iron from their
ores.

(a) (i) Name the main ore used as the source of iron.

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(ii) Aluminium is extracted from purified aluminium oxide. What is the formula of aluminium oxide?

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(iii) One solid element is used in the extraction of both metals. Identify this element and state its purpose in
the extraction of aluminium.

Element ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Purpose ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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(iv) One gaseous element takes part in a reaction needed in the extraction of iron. Identify this element and
state its purpose in the extraction of iron.

Element ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Purpose ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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(b) The student wrote this statement:

The extractions of aluminium and iron both involve reduction

and oxidation reactions

(i) What is the name given to a reaction that involves both reduction and oxidation?

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(ii) Why does this equation represent a reduction reaction? Al3+ + 3 e− → Al

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(iii) The equation for a reaction that occurs in some extractions of iron is
C + H2O → CO + H2
Identify the substance oxidised in this reaction, giving a reason for your choice.

Substance oxidised …………………………………………………………………………………………

Reason ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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(c) Both extractions occur at high temperatures. Neither extraction uses a catalyst.

(i) What is meant by the term catalyst?

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(ii) State one reason why cryolite is used in the extraction of aluminium.

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(d) Several equations can be written for the reactions occurring in the extractions.

(i) Write a chemical equation for the reaction between iron(III) oxide (Fe2O3) and carbon monoxide (CO).

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(ii) This equation represents a reaction used to remove impurities in the extraction of iron.
CaO + SiO2 → CaSiO3
State the type of reaction occurring in this equation.

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(iii) Complete the table by giving the common name for calcium silicate.

(1)

(e) Aluminium and iron both have similar properties. Both metals

▪ are malleable
▪ are ductile (can be drawn into a wire)
▪ are good conductors of electricity
▪ are good conductors of heat
▪ have a high melting point

(i) Choose two properties from the list that make iron a suitable metal for saucepans.

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(2)
(ii) Choose two properties from the list that make aluminium a suitable metal for power cables.

1 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

2 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
(2)

(f) Steel is an alloy containing iron. These are three differences between steel and aluminium.

▪ steel can rust but aluminium resists corrosion

▪ steel has a higher density than aluminium
▪ steel is much stronger than aluminium

(i) Use information from the list to suggest why steel is the better metal for making bridges.

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(ii) Use information from the list to suggest why aluminium is the better metal for making aircraft bodies.

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(Total for Question 6 = 23 marks)

TOTAL FOR PAPER = 70 MARKS

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