SMK Dato’ Jaafar Percubaan STPM 2021 Chemistry 962

Section A

[15 marks]

Answer all questions in this section.

1 Which of the following equations corresponds to the third ionization energy of

phosphorus?
A P( s ) → P 3+ ( g ) + 3e −
B P + ( g ) → P 2+ ( g ) + e −
C P 2 + ( s ) → P 3+ ( g ) + e −
D P 2 + ( g ) → P 3+ ( g ) + e −

2 Which set of compounds is arranged in increasing lattice energies?

A NaI, NaCl, NaF
B KF, KCl, NaCl
C LiCl, LiBr, LiI
D MgCl2, MgF2, NaCl

3 The standard enthalpy of formation of FeO and Fe2O3 are -272 kJmol-1 and
-826 kJmol-1 respectively. Which statement is not true about the oxides?
A Fe2O3 is more stable than FeO.
B Both FeO and Fe2O3 are more stable than their elements.
C Iron reacts exothermically with oxygen gas to form the oxides.
D The standard enthalpy change of formation of Fe2O3 is given by
1
2 FeO( s ) + O2 → Fe2 O3 ( s )
2

4 The standard electrode potentials of several half cell reactions are given below:
−
MnO4 (aq) + 8H + (aq) + 5e − Mn 2+ (aq) + 4 H 2 O(l ) +1.52 V
Ag + (aq) + e Ag (s ) +0.80 V
1 +0.54 V
I 2 (aq) + e − 2 I − (aq)
2
1 +1.07 V
Br2 (aq) + e 2 Br − (aq)
2
Which of the following results in a spontaneous reaction under standard conditions?
A Silver with iodine solution.
B Iodine solution with potassium bromide solution.
C Acidified potassium manganate (VII) solution with silver.
D Acidified potassium manganate (VII) solution with bromine solution.

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5 The diaphragm cell is used in electrolysis of brine. Which of the following is a

product of the process?
A Hydrogen gas
B Hydrogen chloride
C Sodium chlorate (I)
D Sodium chlorate (V)

6 Element X and Y have valence electronic configuration 3s2 and 3s2 3p3 respectively.
What is the formula of the compound formed between X and Y?
A X2Y5
B X5Y2
C X3Y2
D X2Y3

7 Which of the following oxide dissolves in water to produce an aqueous solution

with the highest pH?
A SO3
B Na2O
C Al2O3
D Cl2O7

8 Charge density of Be2+ is similar to that of Al3+. Which of the following is not true?
A BeO is basic.
B BeCl2 is covalent.
C Aqueous BeCl2 is acidic.
D Be(OH)2 dissolves in both acid and alkali.

9 Which factors explain the increase in thermal stability of Group 2 carbonate when
descending Group 2?
Charge density of Degree of polarising
cation CO32-
A Decrease Increase
B Decrease Decrease
C Increase Increase
D Increase Decrease

10 Silicon makes up 28% by weight of the Earth's crust. Which of the following does
not contain silicon?
A Clay
B Sand
C Diamond
D Limestone

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SMK Dato’ Jaafar Percubaan STPM 2021 Chemistry 962

11 Tetrachloride of element M decomposes according to equation

MCl 4 (l ) → MCl 2 ( s ) + Cl 2 ( g )
M could be
A C
B Si
C Pb
D Mg

12 What is the role of chlorine in the following reaction?

3Cl 2 ( g ) + 8 NH 3 ( g ) → N 2 ( g ) + 6 NH 4 Cl ( s )
A As an acid
B As a ligand
C As an electron donor
D As an oxidizing agent

13 When solid X is heated with concentrated sulphuric acid, coloured vapour is

produced which condenses to purple-black solid. X is likely to be
A Potassium bromide
B Potassium chloride
C Sodium bromide
D Sodium iodide

14 Why Cu2+ compounds are coloured but Cu+ compounds are not?
A 3d orbitals in Cu+ are completely filled so transfer of electron cannot occur.
B 3d orbitals in Cu+ are empty so transfer of electron cannot occur.
C Cu+ absorbs all wavelength of visible light making it colourless.
D Cu2+ does not absorb any wavelength of visible light.

15 Chromium (III) ion forms an octahedral complex with ligand L. in an experiment, it

was found that 10.0 cm3 of 0.150 moldm-3 chromium (III) sulphate solution reacts
with exactly 25.0 cm3 of 0.060 moldm-3 aqueous solution of ligand L. Ligand L is
A C2O42-
B EDTA4-
C H2HCH2CH2NH2
D H2HCH2CH2NHCH2CH2NH2

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 SMK Dato’ Jaafar Percubaan STPM 2021 Chemistry 962

Section B

[15 marks]

Answer all questions in this section.

16. Use the data below, where appropriate, to answer the questions which follow.

Standard electrode potentials E /V

2H+(aq) + 2e–  → H2(g) 0.00

Br2(aq) + 2e–  → 2Br–(aq) +1.09

2BrO 3– (aq) + 12H+(aq) + 10e–  → Br2(aq) + 6H2O(l) +1.52

Each of the above can be reversed under suitable conditions.

(a) The electrode potential of a hydrogen electrode changes when the hydrogen ion
concentration is reduced. Explain, using Le Chatelier’s principle, why this change
occurs and state how the electrode potential of the hydrogen electrode changes.

Explanation of change

Change in electrode potential

(3 marks)

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 SMK Dato’ Jaafar Percubaan STPM 2021 Chemistry 962
(b) A diagram of a cell using platinum electrodes X and Y is shown below.

V
X Y
Salt Bridge

Solution containing Solution containing BrO –3 (aq),

Br 2 (aq) and Br – (aq) H +(aq) and Br 2 (aq)

(i) Use the data above to calculate the e.m.f. of the above cell under standard
conditions.

(ii) Write a half-equation for the reaction occurring at electrode X and an overall
equation for the cell reaction which occurs when electrodes X and Y are connected.

Half-equation

Overall equation

[4 marks]
[Total 7 marks]

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17. (a) Complete these sketches for elements of the third period (sodium to argon) to
show how each property changes along the period.

[4 marks]

(c) The table below shows the first five ionisation energies of an element X, which is
located in the Period 3 of the Period Table.

First Second Third Forth Fifth

Ionisation energy/
738 1451 7733 10540 13630
kJmol-1

Carbonate of X decomposes on heating.

(i) Write an equation to represent the decomposition.

[1 mark]

(ii) Compare the thermal stability of carbonate X with the other carbonate below it in the
same group.

[3 marks]

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SMK Dato’ Jaafar Percubaan STPM 2021 Chemistry 962
Section C

[30 marks]

Answer two questions only in this section.

18 (a) Define Hess' Law. [1]

(b) Metal M is a good conductor of electricity. Element M forms a stable

chloride MCl3.
Enthalpy of atomisation of M +326 kJmol-1
Enthalpy of atomisation of Cl +121 kJmol-1
First ionisation energy of M +577 kJmol-1
Second ionisation energy of M +1800 kJmol-1
Third ionisation energy of M +2745 kJmol-1
Electron affinity of Cl -349 kJmol-1
Lattice energy of MCl3 -5492 kJmol-1
Using the data above,

(i) Draw a Born-Haber cycle for the formation of MCl3, hence [6]
determine the enthalpy of formation of MCl3.

(ii) Another possible chloride of metal M is MCl2. Given that the [3]
lattice enthalpy of MCl2 is -2550 kJmol-1, compare the relative
stability of MCl2 and MCl3.

(c) Discuss why beryllium shows anomalous behaviour from the rest of the
Group II members. Give three appropriate examples to compare the
differences with magnesium.
[5]

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SMK Dato’ Jaafar Percubaan STPM 2021 Chemistry 962
19 (a) Copper exhibits two important oxidation states, +1 and +2. Explain
why copper(I) compounds are mostly white while copper( II)
compounds are coloured. [3]

(b) Ethylenediamine forms a stable complex ion with copper(II) ion.

Explain the formation of this complex ion. [4]

(c) Both carbon tetrachloride and silicon tetrachloride are liquids at room
conditions. The two tetrachlorides give difference observation when
water is added.

(i) What is the shape and bond angle in the tetrachloride? [2]

(ii) Give the observation when water is added to both carbon

tetrachloride and silicon tetrachloride. Write appropriate [3]
equation to represent the reaction.

(iii) Explain the difference in the observation when the

tertrachlorides react with water [3]

20 (a) The table below shows the electronegativities and electron affinities of
halogen chlorine and bromine.
Element Cl Br
Electronegativity 3.16 2.96
Electron affinity/ kJmol-1 -349 -325

Comment on the electronegativities and electron affinities of chlorine [4]

and bromine.

(b) (i) Explain why HCl has a lower boiling point than HBr and HF. [3]

(ii) Compare the thermal stability of HCl and HBr. [3]

(c) Chlorine can be obtained from the electrolysis of brine (concentrated [5]
NaCl). What volume of chlorine gas will be collected at anode when a
current of 250 A is allowed to flow for 40.0 minutes?
[Faraday's constant = 96500 C mol-1; molar volume at room condition
= 24.0 dm3 mol-1]

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