COMMUNITY SECONDARY SCHOOL, NGWO-UNO, UDI LGA, ENUGU STATE
FIRST TERM EXAMINATION 2024/2025 ACADEMIC SESSION
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SUBJECT: CHEMISTRY CLASS: SS2 TIME ALLOWED: 1 HOUR
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SECTION A (Objective Test Questions: Choose the correct option from A-D)
1. Which of the following sets of elements has the same outermost electron configuration?
I H, He, Be II H, Li, Be III H, Li, Na IV He, Ne, Ar A. I B. II C. III D. IV
2. Which of the following periodic properties decreases down the group? A. atomic radius B. electron affinity C.
electronegativity D. Ionic radius
3. One of the main characteristic properties of transition metals is their ability to A. ionize readily by electron loss B. form
basic oxides C. react with water D. exhibit variable oxidation states
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4. The correct electronic configuration of an element 20 W is A. 1 s 2 2 s 2 3 s 2 2 p 6 3 6
p 4 s B.
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2 2 2 6 2 6 2 2 6 2 8 0 2 2 6 2 6 2
1 s 2 s 3 s 2 p 4 s 3 p C. 1 s 2 s 2 p 3 s 3 p 4 s D. 1 s 2 s 2 p 3 s 3 p 4 s
31 3−¿¿
5. The number of electrons present in 15 P ion is A. 3 B. 15 C. 18 D. 31
6. An element X with electronic configuration 1 s 2 2 s 2 2 p6 3 s 2 combines with another element Y with the configuration
2 2 6 2 5
1 s 2 s 2 p 3 s 3 p . What is the formula of the compound formed?
A. X 2 Y 5 B. X 2 Y 3 C. XY 3 D. XY 2 Element Electronic
7. Consider the table below configuration
J 2,3
Which pair of elements are in the same group in the K 2,8,2
periodic table? L 2,8,3
A. J and K B. K and L C. J and L D. K and M M 2,8,4
8. Which of the following conditions would lead to an increase in the rate of a reaction?
A. An increase in temperature and decrease in the surface area of reactants. B. Increase in both temperature and
concentration of reactants C. Decrease in temperature and increase in concentration of reactants D. Decrease in
temperature and increase in surface area of reactants
Use the diagram below to answer questions 9 and 11
9. The energy needed by the reacting particles of the uncatalyzed reaction for effective collision is
A. x B. y C. z D. ( x + y + z ¿
10. It can be deduced that the reaction rate A. for pathway I is less than
that for pathway II B. for pathway II is less than that for pathway I
C. is independent of the pathway followed D. is the same for both
pathways at the same temperature and pressure
11. The minimum amount of energy that the colliding particles must
possess for their collision to be effective is called A. Thermal energy
B. collision energy C. Activation energy D. kinetic energy
12. In a chemical reaction, the change in the concentration of a reactant with time is called
A. order of reaction B. enthalpy of reaction C. entropy of reaction D. rate of reaction
13. The catalytic activity of transition metals can be attributed to their A. varying oxidation states B. partially filled d-orbital
C. ability to bond with ligands D. completely filled d-orbitals
14. Z in the diagram below represents A. free energy B. activation energy C. entropy of reaction D. heat of reaction
15. Which of the quantum numbers determines the energy sub-level in an orbital? A. Magnetic
B. Principal C. Azimuthal D. Spin
16. Elements in the same period in the periodic table have the same A. Atomic number
B. Chemical properties C. Physical properties D. Number of shells
17. Which of the following is NOT correct about a catalyst? It A. has the same mass and
composition at the end of the reaction B. alters the rate of chemical reaction C. is usually
specific in action D. can start a chemical reaction which will not normally take place
Consider the equation for the equilibrium reaction below and use it to answer questions 18-20
N2 (g) + 3H2 (g) 2NH3 (g); ∆H = -92 kJmol-1
18. The equilibrium constant for the reaction can be expressed as
A. Kc = 2[NH3] B. Kc = [NH3]2 C. Kc = 3 [H2]. [N2] D. Kc= [N2].[H2]3
[N2].[H2]3 3[H2].[N2] [N2].[H2]3 [NH3]2
19. Which of the following factors the production of ammonia in the above reaction? A. Increase in temperature and
decrease in pressure B. Decrease in temperature and increase in pressure C. Using a larger container
D. removing some of the H2
20. The equilibrium is caused to shift to the left by A. Removing some of the H2 molecules B. Increasing the temperature
C. increasing the pressure D. removing some of the NH3 produced.
SECTION B: THEORY QUESTIONS
INSTRUCTION: Answer Question One (1) And Any Other Two (2) Questions From This Section
1. (a) Consider the electron configuration of the following elements: Q: 1 s 2 2 s 2 2 p1
R: 1 s 2 2 s 2 2 p6 3 s 2 S: 1 s 2 2 s 2 2 p2 3 s 2 3 p1 T: 1 s 2 2 s 2 2 p6 U: 1 s 2 2 s 2 2 p2 3 s 2 3 p5
Which element(s)
i. belong(s) to the same group? ii. Belong(s) to same period? iii. Ionize(s) by readily losing electrons? iv. Ionize(s) by readily
gaining electrons? v. Is/are noble gases? iv. Would react to form electrovalent
compounds?
(b) (i) Define electronegativity (ii) State the trend of electronegativity on the periodic table.
(c) Explain briefly why atomic radius increases down the group but decreases across the period in the
period.
2. ( a) (i) Define the term activation Energy
(ii) State One reason why a collision may not produce a chemical reaction
(iii) The formation of water gas is represented by the following equation:
C(s) + H2O (g) CO(g) + H2(g) ∆H= + 131 kJmol-1
Draw an energy profile diagram for the reaction showing the activated complex, enthalpy change and
activation energy.
(b) Mention any THREE factors which affect the rate of a chemical reaction
3. (a) Using collision Theory, explain how temperature affects the rate of a chemical reaction
(b) In an experiment, excess 0.50 moldm−3 was added to 10 g of granulated zinc in a beaker.
Other conditions remaining constant, state how the reaction rate would be affected in each
case, if the experiment is repeated using : I. 1.0 moldm−3 HCl II. 10 g of zinc dust
III. a higher volume of 0.50 moldm−3 HCl
(c) (i) State any THREE characteristics of a catalyst
(ii) Name one manufacturing process in which each of the following metals is used as a catalyst:
I. Iron II. Nickel
4. (a) Explain each of the following observations:
(i) On adding dilute H2SO4 separately to zinc dust and zinc granules of the same mass, the dust produced
more vigorous effervescence.
(ii) Copper and iron react with concentrated H2SO4 but only one of them reacts with dilute acid.
(iii) Some reactions are naturally fast while some are slow.
(b) (i) Name the possible types of reaction shown by the following equation:
I. Fe(s) + Cl2 (g) FeCl3 (s)
II. Ca (HCO3)2(s) CaCO3(s) + CO2 (g) + H2O (l)Δ
III. NH4Cl(s) NH3 (g) + HCl(g)
IV AgNO3 (aq) + NaCl(aq) AgCl(s) + NaNO3(aq)
