March 2011
Instructions: Answer ANY FIVE questions. Begin the answer to each question on a
new page. Each question carries a total of 20 marks.
Question 1
a.
b.
Distinguish between the following and provide one example in each case:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(i)
(ii)
[6 marks]
Use the Kinetic Particle Theory and suitable diagrams to explain why liquids and
gases have different densities.
[4 marks]
d.
(ii)
(iv)
Question 2
a.
With the aid of clearly drawn and labeled ENERGY PROFILE diagrams,
differentiate between endothermic and exothermic reactions.
[6 marks]
b.
c.
d.
(i)
B and O
(ii)
Li and Cs
[1+2+2 marks]
(ii)
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Question 3
a.
(ii)
(iii)
(v)
b.
(i)
With the exception of a catalyst, state four (4) other factors that affect
the rates of chemical reactions.
[2 marks]
(ii)
c.
(aq)
+ H2(g)
What is the molarity of hydroxide ions in the solution formed when 2.58 g of
calcium metal is dissolved in enough water to make a final volume of
100.0ML ?
[5 marks]
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Question 4
a.
b.
(i)
(ii)
c.
(i)
(ii)
d.
(i)
(ii)
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Question 5
a.
(ii)
Mothballs that were left in a closet did not melt, but turned to a vapour.
(iii)
Battery acid dripped on jeans reacted with the cotton, leaving holes after
the jeans were washed.
(iv)
For the isoelectronic ions, N3- , O2- , F- , Na+ , and Mg2+, discuss trends in size
and explain your reasoning. Which of these ions are larger and which are smaller
than the corresponding atoms?
[4+2 marks]
c.
(i)
(ii)
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Question 6
a.
(i)
(ii)
ii)
iii)
iv)
[2 marks]
[4 marks]
b.
(i)
(ii)
What is radioactivity?
[2 marks]
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[3 marks]
Question 7
a.
With the aid of a well labeled diagram differentiate between zero order and first
order and second order reactions.
[6 marks]
b.
c.
The following data were collected for the reaction between hemoglobin (Hb) and
carbon monoxide (CO) at 20C.
Initial [Hb]
mol/L
2.21
4.42
4.42
(i)
Initial [ CO]
mol/L
1.00
1.00
3.00
[4 marks]
Initial Rate
mol/L
0.619
1.24
3.71
(ii)
[2 marks]
(iii)
[2 marks]
(iv)
What would be the initial rate for an experiment with [Hb] = 3.36 mol/L
and [CO] = 2.40 mol/L?
[2 marks]
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