CSEC Chemistry · January 2008 · Paper 2
40 questions and parts from this paper. Open one to see it in full, then practise it on Quelpr and get it marked against the mark scheme.
- 1(a)(i)7 marksComplete Table 1 below to show, for the concentration of KIO3 solution used, the corresponding times in seconds (s) and the reciprocal times (1/t) at which the blue colour appears.
- 1(a)(ii)5 marksUsing the graph paper on page 5, plot the reciprocal of time against the concentration of KIO3.
- 1(a)(iii)2 marksExplain the shape of the graph.
- 1(b)3 marksComplete Table 2 below for tests carried out on the mixture labelled as Q.
- 1(c)(i)2 marksApparatus and materials needed
- 1(c)(ii)2 marksDescription of the method to be used
- 1(c)(iii)1 markONE variable needed to be controlled
- 1(c)(iv)1 markONE precaution to be taken
- 1(c)(v)2 marksExpected results
- 2(a)(i)1 markWhat is the atomic number of Element Y?
- 2(a)(ii)2 marksPlace Elements X and Y in their correct positions on the periodic table in Figure 2.
- 2(a)(iii)3 marksExplain why you placed the Elements X and Y in the particular group and period in Figure 2 above.
- 2(a)(iv)2 marksClassify X and Y as metals or nonmetals. Give ONE reason for your answer.
- 2(b)3 marksBased on the position of X and Y in the periodic table, how will X and Y react with cold water? Give ONE reason for your answer. You should comment on the products formed and the relative rates of the reaction.
- 2(c)(i)2 marksWrite a balanced chemical equation for the reaction between X and oxygen.
- 2(c)(ii)2 marksWhat type of bond will be formed when X combines with oxygen? Give a reason for your answer.
- 3(a)4 marksIdentify the processes which cause the bulbs to light in Experiments I and II. Explain how the processes differ.
- 3(b)1 markGive the name of one substance which, if it replaces graphite in Experiment I, would cause the bulb NOT to light when the switch W is closed.
- 3(c)(i)4 marksProvide a suitable explanation for the difference observed with Solutions P and Q.
- 3(c)(ii)1 markSuggest a suitable substance for Solution Q.
- 3(d)(i)4 marksWhat are the names of the parts of the apparatus labelled A and B in Experiment II?
- 3(d)(ii)4 marksWhat are the processes occurring at A and B?
- 4(a)(i)1 markDraw the fully displayed structural formula for Compound A.
- 4(a)(ii)1 markWrite a chemical equation to represent the reaction occurring between Compound A and the bromine solution.
- 4(a)(iii)1 markName the type of reaction which occurs when Compound A reacts with bromine.
- 4(b)(i)1 markDraw the fully displayed structural formula for Compound B.
- 4(b)(ii)1 markWrite a chemical equation to represent the reaction occurring between Compound B and bromine.
- 4(b)(iii)1 markName the type of reaction which occurs when Compound B reacts with bromine.
- 4(c)(i)3 marksDescribe ONE simple chemical test which can be used in the laboratory to distinguish between Compounds C and D. State the reagent to be used and describe the observations.
- 4(c)(ii)2 marksWrite a chemical equation to represent the condensation reaction between Compounds C and D.
- 4(c)(iii)a)2 marksWrite a chemical equation to represent the dehydration of Compound C.
- 4(c)(iii)b)2 marksIndicate the reagent and reaction conditions for (iii) a) above.
- 5(a)(i)a)2 marksName the MAIN components of EACH of the following: Stainless steel
- 5(a)(i)b)1 markName the MAIN components of EACH of the following: Duralumin
- 5(a)(ii)3 marksState how the properties of alloys are altered when compared to those of the starting materials from which they are made. Explain your answer.
- 5(b)(i)a)2 marksSuggest ONE property in EACH case that allows lead to be used as a component in solder
- 5(b)(i)b)1 markSuggest ONE property in EACH case that allows lead to be used as protection against X-rays.
- 5(b)(ii)a)3 marksList TWO sources of lead as a pollutant.
- 5(b)(ii)b)1 markName ONE effect that lead as a pollutant has on the environment.
- 5(c)6 marksComplete Table 3 below by writing the chemical formula for ONE oxide of EACH of the elements and give an example of the use of the oxide in industry.