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(Tes = Sc sccoad series of the Zimbabwe School Examinations Comeil Question and Answer
‘Bookle's at the Advanced Level of the General Certificate of Education, The booklet is made up
‘of question papers ang suggested answers for past examinations. The Council liopes that the
booklet will help both teachers and students in their preparation for examinations,AS
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ZIMBABWE SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL
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CHEMISTRY 9189/1
PAPER |
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Additional materia’
‘Answer paper
Data Booklet
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eper/answer booklet.
x six questions,
=wot two questions (tur Section A, one question from Scetion B, two questions thom Section C
‘s=¢ one other question chosen from any section.
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a [Turn overSection A
Answer at feast two questions from this section.
1 fa) Define pl hn
(b) — Caleulare the pH of a miature of equal volumes of 0.1 moldmn” aqueous
cthanoic acid and 0.1 moldny® aqueous sodium ethanoate. (pK,= 4.74
for ethannic acid) By = S
(©) Explain why the following aqueous solutions have the given pl values.
(Iron (111) ebloride pH =3
(i) Porassium sulphate pH = 7
(ii) Potassium carbonate pH 9 - 11 3)
(@) ‘The following data shows how pH changes when LOcns? of aqueous
ethanoic acid is titrated with 0. Imoldm” sodium hydroxide.
Volume of O.lmoldm® J. | | j ~~
NaQHifem! 0.0 | 1.0 |2.0 a [eo 10 |80 85 | 10.0] 140
pH 29 |a |43 4715.2 |5.5 | 64] 2] 120 oa
() Plot titration curve using these results. BI
(i) State the pH range for the endpoil ics]
iii) Calculate the initial concentration of ethannie acid. [21
{Total: 12}
2 (a) ‘What do you understand by the term standard electrode potential? 2)
(h] Draw a well-labelled diagram of a copper half cell connected toa
standard hydrogen electrode. 5]
(©) Write an equation for the cell in (b) und calculate the cell potential (B?.1) {2}
(@) What is the composition and use of the salt bridge? (21 ;
99991132009m
el.
(©) Calculate the emf Zor the following cell.
fi}
(Total: 12}
(a) What do you understand by the following terms?
@ Order of reaction
(H) Rete determining sep 1
*(b) In three different experiments A,B and C, the following rates of reaction
‘were measured for the hydrolysis of I-bromoburane at 60°C.
C,H,Br + QH ——>C,H,OH + Br
} initial conc/moidm™ | initial rate of
Experiment decrease of OH
CoHioBr on eone/moldin?s"
A OL 01 110%
B 0.2 a2 Ax i0%
c 26 | os 1x 108
@® The results suggest that the reaction is first order with respect
to each reactant, Explain this finding. 2
(ii) Give the rate equation, and overall order of the reaction, (2)
(iil) Calculate the rate constant and give its units. 2y
(iy) Name the type of reaction undergone by 1-bromobutane. uy
() — Give thereaction mechanism involved. Oy
(vi) Explain the importance of the kinetic deta in determining the
mechanism, (2)
(Total: 12}
ison a9
[Turn overSection B
Answer at least one question from this section.
The graph gives a trend in melting points of period three elements
Na Mg Al Si
Blemont
‘Explain the trend inthe melting points of these elements in terms of
structure and bonding, {a
With the oid of equstions, describe how sodium and magnesitun react
with water.
Tse of the Data Booklet is relevant to this question. Explain the wend
observed in the first ionisation energies of sodium and magnesium.
[Totek:
Group TV elements carbon, silicon, tin and lead all form chlorides with he
formula KCl.
(@) Comment on the molecular shepe, physical sate at mom tempersiure,
volbtility, structure and bonding of this group of compounds.
(@) Wit the aid of equations, explain the hydrolysis of COIs end SiCla
(©) Use equations to account for the acid/base character ofthe oxides cf
ead.
[Total
sitar 2008Section C
Answer at leaxt five yuestions from this section.
= —-Amorganie compound has a molecular formula of C4Hy.
; (2) Give the structural formulae of the four isomeric alkenes of this
vorapound, a]
(6) Which of these structures are cis and trans isomers? 2]
(© The four compounds are reacted with steam to produce alcohols,
() Give the three dimensional structures of a pair of optically active
alcohols among the products. 2]
Gi) State the conditions for this reaction. [1]
Gil) One of the alcohols is oxidised to a compound which reacts with
Fehlings’ solution to give a reddish-brown solid.
1 What type of alcohol is oxidised this way, and what kind of
!
' organic compound is formed? val
'
| 2 Suggest a reagent and condition for the oxidation. Uy
[Toual: 12}
{a
= {4
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;
2
Fotal: 12]
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(@) State and explain the acid-base nature of amines and amides.
(e) Giving reasons, compare the basic strength of
ammonia, pherylamine and etaylamine
(© The polymer Kevlac can be produced from 3-aminobenzoic avid.
3 amino benzoie acid
cooH
‘NH,
What type of seaction would produe this polymes? i
Draw two repeat units of Kevlar. fa]
‘What kind of linkege is present in this polymer? tl
Give the struetares formed by 3-aminoberzoie acid in acid and in.
basic conditions. 22)
[Total: 12)
‘1898 3709Identidy aay tive fumetional groups on this molecule,
Give all possisle coaditions und structural formulae of the organic
products formed when X reacts with
@ Bromine,
Gi) potassium manganate (VIL). {10}
[Totd: 12}
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pao lod ey
[a.08)
(605)
4.74 ~ log
174-0
474
[Fe(f,O}g > [Fe(Hz0)s0H |" H* (aq)/
Highly charged Fe* polarises water molecule to release
HT ion;
KS0. is a salt of a strong acid and strong base.
KCO. MO + COR HCOs(aqy + OM can
/ COR" ts a weak baseI)
{]
jease
fl
Iq
+ Oven)
tt]
*
PACH
Scale + labels (1)
plot-all points (1)
Curve ()
2 4 6 g 10 12 14
Volume of 0.1 moldm? NaOl/em?
(3)
(i) pH range for the end point
64-112 t]
(iii) Endpoint at 8.2 om’ of 0.1 moldm™
NaOH -
iat Co
CH,COOH + NiO —> cH,cot Net + H,0
ex vol | O01 x 82
Moles NaOIt = =
(000 3000
0.82 x 10° moles 0)oa2x 198 a0
conc. of ethancic acid
0.082 mold? Il
Total: 12]
(2) The potential difference (emf measured al 298K between the
standard hydragen electrode and the elecirade system in which
reacting species in solution are at molar concentration. 2
(aeticen @)
definition (1)
(©) Cu ag + Hay Cue + 24%, —_Withold the mark if state symbols
are wrong) (1)
Era-Ecxis = 034-00
+0.34V
Salt brdee
Iis a piece of filter paper soaked in saturated KNOs or KCH! any
neutral salt [1it) a
Is [12
otal: (12) Completes the circuitiallows flow of ions (without any chemical
reactions occurring) / Prevents polarisation of electrodes /AV!
Reaction: Znjgy + Fea? *,+ —> Zniagi* + Fors)
+ 0.77 -0.44= +0.33V i
Totat: [12]
Qrder of rezction:
{sum of) the powers to which the reactant concentrations’ are
raised in the rate equation th
rate determining step
The slowest step ina reaction mechanism.
comparing B and G
Reducing [0/7] by a quarter reduces initial rate by a quarter,
(«lstorderwrt 01 VAW i
Gomparing A and €
Doubling [CPy>Ch AW
Salvage Marks: 1 mark if ell bonding but no structure
1 merk if al! structures no bonding
Sodium reacts violently with water af room temparature:
2Nayy + 2 Quy + BNO yaya)
magnesium reacts quickly with steam and slowly with cold weter,/
only with steam:
Macs + HyDiiy & MQQcg3 + Hae} ft]
AH,Mg > AHNa 5 i
because of increase in effective nuclear charge; [4]
Total: 142]
Molecular shape
tetrahedral,
Physical state at room temperature
allare liquids
Volatility
Compounds have low boiling points which increase on going down
the group/volalility decreases down the group (1
Structure and bonding
All have simple covalent molecules
(held together by week Van der Waals forces)Phosphoric acd catalyst 300° - 300°C
(Pressure 60 - 70 atm)
Gi) 4 Primary alcohol (?
aldehyde (1)
@: Cr?O3- [HT
or
01207 |H" warm (50° - 60°C)
Total: (12]
=) Amines are bases, whereas amides are not (1)
4 amid
carbonyl group withdraws electrons from the NH group. (+ available
pair on N is not readily avaliable for protonation.) (1)
amine:
lone pair of electrons on the N is localised on the N, -: available for
protonation, hence basic. tt]
©) onder of basic strength:
it
ethylamine~ammonta>phenylamine i
gthylamine:
The ethyl group has an electron releasing inductive effect, (making
the lone pair on the N more available for protonation .. very basic}: [1]
phenylamine:
‘The electron withdrawing effect by the ring (makes the lone pair of
electrons less available) /lone pair of electrons on the nitrogen
Gelocalises into the ring. -- less bavic; [1Phosphoric acd catalyst 300° - 300°C
(Pressure 60 - 70 atm)
Gi) 4 Primary alcohol (?
aldehyde (1)
@: Cr?O3- [HT
or
01207 |H" warm (50° - 60°C)
Total: (12]
=) Amines are bases, whereas amides are not (1)
4 amid
carbonyl group withdraws electrons from the NH group. (+ available
pair on N is not readily avaliable for protonation.) (1)
amine:
lone pair of electrons on the N is localised on the N, -: available for
protonation, hence basic. tt]
©) onder of basic strength:
it
ethylamine~ammonta>phenylamine i
gthylamine:
The ethyl group has an electron releasing inductive effect, (making
the lone pair on the N more available for protonation .. very basic}: [1]
phenylamine:
‘The electron withdrawing effect by the ring (makes the lone pair of
electrons less available) /lone pair of electrons on the nitrogen
Gelocalises into the ring. -- less bavic; [1ammonia
H atom has no electron donating or withdrawing effect;
rn) condensation polymerisation
(i
cei
AN oe
[O[G» bx fo)
Y yw
(a) alkene ; hyctoxyl group — OH;
©} Reactions with bromine
1. With bromine alone {also either in aqueous or in
organic solvent) (1)tf)
ta
1]
39)
.
i
al
a
a
Br, tuy light
Product
(Free radical substitation)
Br, + Fe / FeBr, catalyst
Product
Ct
Note =
Look for addition and substitution on the circled part)
Resction with KMn2,
1
With cold dilute (alkaline) KMn0,
R
(11
ul
1
"Boil under reflux, acidified KMn0,/not conc. Mnoz
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{Turn overThe Bern-Haber cycle belo
’ for the formation of magnesium chloride is not
drawn to scale,
Mig 28+ Cy
-+736kjmol?
Muy * Chy
A
+146ehnor"
My + Che
AB! =-2502 kimol"
Give the name of the following enthalpy changes.
@ 4H
AHS
@
Calculate the standard enthalpy change of formation of magnesium,3
From similar Born-Huber aycles of MuC! and MgC, the following
information was obtained.
Standard enthalpy of formation of MgCii, =kImol = —100
Standard enthalpy of formation of MgCl) = +4000
@ Compare the energetic stabilities of MeCie, MeCla., and
MgCl with respect lo their constituent elements
Use the value of the stancard enthalpy changes of formation of
MpCljand MgClzgyto calculate the enthalpy change for the
reaction.
2MgCh, —> MgClya + Mey
av cay
[Turn over3
From similar Born-Huber aycles of MuC! and MgC, the following
information was obtained.
Standard enthalpy of formation of MgCii, =kImol = —100
Standard enthalpy of formation of MgCl) = +4000
@ Compare the energetic stabilities of MeCie, MeCla., and
MgCl with respect lo their constituent elements
Use the value of the stancard enthalpy changes of formation of
MpCljand MgClzgyto calculate the enthalpy change for the
reaction.
2MgCh, —> MgClya + Mey
av cay
[Turn over(b) — A2 ggas sample at 45,5 °C occupied 1000 em? of space in a container ar
pressure $0.6 kPa
@ Calculate the number of moles of the gas,
Gi) Deternaine the relative motecular mass of the gas.
(©) @)_. Plot the curves t» show the behaviour of he gasses Krypton
and ethancic acid vapour on the pV against ¥’ graph below.
pv
(i) Explain the behaviour of each gas,
2)
[Fotat: 10)ainer at
Pi
[2]
&
@
Gi
Gin
5
Define ionisation energy.
Welle an equation to show the second ionization energy of
sodium,
Using relevant information from the Data Booklet, explain the
relative magnitude of the following.
1 ‘The second ionization energies of magnesium and
aluminium,
2 The third and fourth ionization energies of aluminium,
199 sano
1
221
2]
[Lurn over |(b)
@
Consider the electron affinities for oxyyen given below.
Electron affinity/KImol-1 Fisst | ‘Second |
waz) tee |
| eh
(i) Write equations for the first and second elvotron affinities of
oxygen.
(i) Hxolain the relative magnilade of the first and second cJectron
affinities of oxygen.
pI
ii) Given the endothermic nature of the second clectton affinity
‘ofoxygen, comment an the energetic stability of ionic metal
oxides.
i 2
FTotal: 12}
Explain the following observations as fully as you can
() sodium chloride has # high melting point
stave on08
f)(b)
@
Consider the electron affinities for oxyyen given below.
Electron affinity/KImol-1 Fisst | ‘Second |
waz) tee |
| eh
(i) Write equations for the first and second elvotron affinities of
oxygen.
(i) Hxolain the relative magnilade of the first and second cJectron
affinities of oxygen.
pI
ii) Given the endothermic nature of the second clectton affinity
‘ofoxygen, comment an the energetic stability of ionic metal
oxides.
i 2
FTotal: 12}
Explain the following observations as fully as you can
() sodium chloride has # high melting point
stave on08
f)2]
o
— 2)
pal: 12]
(4)
Giamond does not dissolve in water.
Give one similarity and one difference between ametullic and an
ionic ond,
sus awe
|
mene, EL
Flotal: 8)
(Turn over”@
‘A standard hydrogen electrode and another half cell consisting of
copper tod dipring into aqueous copper sulphave solution of concentration
1.00 moi/dmn linked by a salt bridge to foun an electrochemical
cel.
Draw the diagram of the cell.
Lube! on the diagram the positive and acgative terminals.
‘What is the function of the salt bridge?
Write down the reaction whieh takes place when acurrent is
drawn fromm the cell,
crise 200i
®)
@
Gi)
Gay
w@
9
‘Write down the conventional representation of the above cell
Calculate the E* 44 value of the above cell.
State and explain the effect on the cell e.aLof using 2 smaller
copper rod.
Explain the changes which occur in the conccatration of H’ in
the hydrogen haif cell when a current is drawn from the cell.
[Total: 10] |
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9189/2second ionisation energy of magnesium:
latiice energy of magnesium chloride:
+146 + 736 + 1448 + 242 + (-728) + (-2502);
658k] mol-t;
MgCl and MgCl; with negative enthalpy change of formation
are more stable with respect fo their constituent’s element: [2]
MgCls with postive enthalpy change of formation is unstable
with respect to its element.
BHM gCDM gt + 5 Claig > Matt)
Alf, (MgCl) Mg + laggy > Mallar)
pV = nRT;
gas particles have mass but no volume;
they have no size;
there ere no internal forces betwoen the gas;
50.6x 10° Pa
1x 10°m
8.31
318.5K:
ORT
so6x!
BaExsI8S
0.19;
= 105.29/Mol:
—100kfmol
=100K/mol*
1]
q
(1)
iad:tt ey
sation
ment; [21
nstable
@ @
aefrnol*
ycjmot™ a)
ia (il)
tia
aq
fo)
.
" a
iy
i)
ai)
ionisation anerey is the amount of energy required to remove
an @ froma particle (1)
Nat igs Nagy +e Hi
1 second ionisation of magnesium and aluminium
The second ionisation of magnesium removes the
second 3s electron. The second ionisation of aluminium
removes 4 3s electron which is more tightly held than
those of Mg and A1; because A1 has one more proton
than Mg;
2 The third ionisation energy of A1 is required to remove
another 3s electron, The fourth ionisation is requifed to
remove a 2p electron This is a closer tthe nucteus than
the 8s electron. Also it is removed against attraction and
this requires = large amount of energy:
Lazio [il
Uy t EO wi Alt
Oey TE 7 Ogi AH = +844k/mol™ tt]
Energy is given out when the © atom accept an electror
energy must be supplied to force O° to accapt an electren
against mutual repulsion; "W
The Jattice enthalpy of M* O is high:
The energy given out when the latice is formed more thancompensates the energy needed to form O* ions
Natiz has a high m.p. due to the presence of a strong ionic
Bond tt]
Diamond does not dissolve in water due to strong covalent
ponds in it which cannot be broken by water molecules
Graphite is a lubricant due to the sliding of one layer ever
another within the crystal. fe
4.2 dihydroxybenzene forms few intramolecular hydrogen
bonds fram 1,4 dihydroxybenzene whicn forms more
intermolecular hydrogen bonds
‘Ametallic bond is formed between positively charged ions
surrounded by a sea/delacalised electrons with a metal
Similarity between metallic bond and ienic bond is
aoe mnetallig bond Is between positively charged ions and
delosalised electrons, while ionic bonding is between
electropositive elernent and electronegative element
(ions)
[Total‘ Gi)
ionic
tt
alent
it
E aver (ii) “The salt bridge completes the cirouit/atiows electrons ‘0
i flow from one half cell te he other. Ms
roge” GW) Cdl + Haig) 7 Cte + BH ew io)
i ®) 8 Hlgigy /PtigyHldy 8 Curfgas /Cuets) ity
ged ions (i) 0.94 ia)
metal t
Gi) This will nct affect the 2.m.
. - necause concentation of sola phases 1s constant = [2]
ions‘and
Bs benwsey Ge) [Hi] increases, a8 Hey) 18 tumed to Hag 2
ye element sawed
: (Toiat: 14]
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[Tuen overSection A
# at least two questions fram this section.
wexiumn and silver electrodes is included iy the sarvival
tof milano who might ditch in the sea
ir produces enough vlectriciy to light « inmp.
(Draw a diagram of a vell that can bv set up in a laboratory using these
electrodes.
ii} Use the Data Booklet to calculute its BY.gvaine.
Ifthe mass of the rnagnesium electrode decreases by 0.08 g in 5 minutes
when the cel! is in use, decuce the amount of current that would have
been generated during this dime.
[1 = 96 S000}
(iv) Give a reason why this cell weudd not be easy to recharge.
One type of a rechargeable battery is the lead-acid avcumulator, in
which lead and lead (1V) oxide plates are dipped in sulpharic 2
‘The relevant electrode reactions are as follows:
Poji; +26" — Pb,
@. ‘Write an equation to show the reaction thot oceurs when the
battery is in use,
State two disadvantages of this battery in light of development
of electric carsing these
= $ ruinutes
-
ent
Bl
(Total: 12]
3
Define the term dynamic equilibrium.
(2 State two factors that would affect a system in dynamic equilibrium
indicating the effect,
Gi) Why would 4 catalyst aot cause any effect on such a syslem?
1
An excess of a sparingly soluble solid, M(OH)3, wes added to 200 em?
of 0,1 moldm™ KOH. ‘The mixture was shaleen, allowed to reach,
equilibrinm at rtp and then filtered
25.0-cm’ of the filtrate was ltrated with 0.2 modmy? HC) of which
18.0 em’ were required to reach the end point.
fi) Calculate the number of moles of hydroxide ions in the filtrate.
ti) Find the concontration of hydroxide ions in the filtrate which
are from M(OF)s,
Gil) Hense, deduce the concentration of M’" ions.
State what is meant by solubility of substance and hence give
the solubility of M(OH), in 0.1 meld KOH,
Use your answer to (is) to deduve the Ky value of M(OH)s
[8]
[Totel: 12]
A canister of gas used in gas stoves contains a mixture of butane and propane.
Complete combustion of {.0 dm* of this mixture at rtp. gives off 118.08 kJ of
heat,
[AH (butane) =~3000KImoi"
-2280kInol"
AH? (propan:
ite balanced equations for the complete combustion of each of
propane ond butane.
@
Gi) Use the given information to determine the percentage by
volume of each gas in the mixture.
[Turn over()
When J.0 drt of the mixture is used 10 heat up weter, 70% of the
liberated heat is absorbed by the water. Ittekes 4.2 J of hest to raise the
temperate of 1.0 g of water by IK.
) Calculate the maximum volume of water at 22°C that can be boited
by 1.0 dm! of the gas.
What assumption have you made in the caleulation?
Incomplete combustion would result ia the formation of C (Soot) and
co.
(By using either propane or butane, show how these are produced.
(i) State how each of C and CO could be an environmental hazard.
[Total: a
Section B
Answer at least one question fram this section,
By means of appropriste equations, show how the relative stab
of +2 and +4 oxidation states for oxides and aqueous ions of group 1V
elements vary down the group.
Explain the observed trend.
“Pingiv) iodide can be prepared by refluxing excess granulated tin and
iodine in an organic solvent, filtering, off the excess tin and then cooling
the “ltmate to erystallise the tin (iv) iodide.
{9 Predict the type of bonding, structure ancl shape of tin (iv) iodide.
(ii) Suggest two reasons why an organic soiveat is used
[Towl: 129)
‘When iodine is wealed with hot aqueous potassiam hydroxide, a
colourless solution is fortaed. Addition of concentrated sulphuric acid
to the colourless solution causes itt turn red-brown, as iodine is
reformed.
What fraction of the original iodine is liberated by the sulphuric acid?
Which of the hydrogen halides, HC/ to HI, would give the strongest acid
in aqueous solution?
Explain your answer,
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