STATE HOUSE GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL

FORM THREE CHEMISTRY HOLIDAY ASSIGNMENT 2024

INSTRUCTIONS TO STUDENTS:-
Answer all the questions in the spaces provided.
All working and diagrams MUST be clearly shown where necessary.

Question Students score

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This paper consists of 16 printed pages. Students should check to ascertain that
all pages are printed as indicated and that no questions are missing

1. The table below represents part of the periodic table. Study it and answer the
questions that follow. The letters do not represent the actual symbols of the
elements.

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 C

B E

G M H

A F D

a) Use the letters to identify the following:

i) An alkali metal. {1 mark}

ii) An alkaline earth metal. {1 mark}

iii) A halogen. {1 mark}

iv) A noble gas

{1mark}

b) Explain how you would expect the following to compare:

i).Atomic radii of elements A and F. {2 marks}

ii).The melting points of elements B and H. {2 marks}

iii).The pH values of aqueous solutions of the oxides of elements G and M.

{2 marks}

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 iv).The atomic radius of H and its corresponding ionic radius.
{2 marks}

c) Which one of the elements is the strongest reducing agent? {1

mark}

d) Write a chemical equation for the reaction between elements A and B.

{1mark}

2. 2 g of sodium hydroxide metal was dissolved in water and the solution was made
up to 250 cm3. 25 cm3 of this solution required 20 cm3 of sulphuric acid for
complete neutralization.
i) Calculate the formula mass of sodium Hydroxide.
[O=16, H=1,Na = 23] {1
mark}

ii) Calculate the number of moles of sodium Hydroxide that reacted.

{2marks}
[O=16, H=1,Na = 23]

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 iv) Write an equation for the neutralization reaction. {1 mark}

v) Calculate the molarity of sodium hydroxide solution. {2marks}

vi) Calculate the number of moles of sulphuric acid in 20 cm3 of solution.

{2 marks}

vii) Determine the concentration of sulphuric acid in moles/dm3. {2marks}

3(a) Using dry ammonia gas and Copper (II) oxide, draw a set-up of apparatus you
would use to prepare{5nitrogen
marks} gas collected over water.

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b) State two observations that you would make in the apparatus where Copper (II)
Oxide reacted with ammonia gas. {2 marks}

c) Write an equation for the reaction that took place in 1(b) above. {1 mark}

d) If 320 cm3 of ammonia gas reacted completely with Copper (II) Oxide, calculate
i) Volume of nitrogen gas
produced. {2mar
ks}

ii) Mass of Copper (II) Oxide that reacted . {2 marks}

[Cu = 63.5, O = 16; Molar gas volume at r.t.p = 24,000 cm3]

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 f) Explain the following;

i) Nitrogen gas puts off a burning splint. {1 mark}

ii) Nitrogen gas has no effect on blue and red litmus paper. {1
mark}

g) Nitrogen gas reacts with burning magnesium forming a white solid.

i) Write an equation for the reaction between nitrogen gas and magnesium.
{1 mark}

The
ii) white solid formed in (g) above reacts with water giving off an alkaline
gas.
I. Name the alkaline gas. {1 mark}

II. Write an equation for the reaction that took place in g(ii) above.
{1 mark}

4. In the space provided below, draw a well labelled set-up to show an experiment for
investigating electrical conduction in lead (ii) iodide. (5marks)

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 (i) - Show the direction of movement of electrons (1
mark)

(ii) Explain why the lead (ii) iodide must be maintained in molten form.(1mark)

b) Write equations for the reaction that takes place at the

i) Anode. (1 mark)

ii) Cathode (1mark)

c) State the observations made at the cathode and Anode. (2marks)

Cathode

Anode

d) Define the following terms

- Electrolyte (1mark)

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 -Electrolysis (1mark)

e) State two properties of lead (ii) Iodide as a compound (2marks)

5. In an experiment, a test-tube full of chlorine water was inverted in chlorine water as

shown in the diagram below and the set up left in sunlight for one day.

After one day, a gas was found to have collected in the test-tube
Identify the gas.
a) (1mark)

What will happen to the PH of the solution in the beaker after one day? Give an
b)
explanation. (2marks)

c) Two reagents that can be used to prepare chlorine gas are manganese

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 c) Two reagents that can be used to prepare chlorine gas are manganese

(IV)

oxide and concentrated hydrochloric acid.

Write an equation for the reaction.

i)

(1mark)

Give
ii) the formula of another reagent that can be reacted with

Concentrated hydrochloric acid to produce chlorine

gas.

(1mark)

iii) Explain how the chlorine gas could be dried in the laboratory.

(1mark)
6. (a) State Graham’s law of diffusion
(1mark)

(b) Gas D takes 110 seconds to diffuse through a porous partition. Gas D has a
relative molecular mass of 34. How long will it take for the same amount of
ammonia gas to diffuse
(2mks)
under identical conditions? (H=1, N=14)

7. When reacting sulphur (VI) Oxide and Hydrogen Sulphides some traces of water
vapour is required for the reaction to occur.
(a) State the role of water vapour (1mk)

(b) Write an equation for the reaction that occurs (1mk)

(c) Identify the reducing agent in the reaction in (b) above (1mk)

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8. State and explain observation made when Conc. Sulphuric (VI) acid was added
to sugar
crystals (2mks)

9. a. Name the class to which the following cleansing agents belongs

(i) R-COO-Na+ A (1mk)

(ii) R B ( 1mk)

(iii) Which cleansing agent is suitable for use in hard water? Give reason
(1 mk)

(iv) Which cleansing agent above s not environmentally

friendly? Explain
(1 mk)

(iv) What is isomerism? Draw and name 4 isomers of Hexane.

(5mks)

b. Name the homologous series to which each of the following belongs.

( % 2 )
CH3CCH
(1mark)
( % 2 ) C H 3 C H 2 C O O H ( 1
m a r k )
(%2) Write an equation for the reaction between CH 3 CCH and hydrogen gas.
(1mark)

(iv) An organic compound K reacted with bromine to form 2,3 – dibromobutane.

D r a w t h e s t r u c t u r a l f o r m u l a o f K .

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 (1mark)

10. A piece of phosphorous was burnt in excess air. The product obtained was shaken
with a small amount of hot water to make a solution.
(i). Write an equation for the burning of phosphorous in excess air. (1 marks)

………………………………………………………………………………………………

(ii) The solution obtained in (i) above was found to have a pH of 2. Give reasons for
this observation. (2
marks)

11. A student was supplied with a colourless liquid suspected to be water.

(i). Describe one chemical test that could be used to show that the liquid was water.

(1 mark)

12. (a) A student set up the apparatus shown below to prepare and collect Carbon (IV)
oxide gas.

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 (%2) Identify one mistake in the set – up. (1 mark)

(%2) Name liquid Y (1 mark)

(%2) What is the purpose of liquid X? (1 mark)

(%2) State one use of carbon (IV) oxide related to the property shown by the
method of collection of the gas.
(1mark)

13. Explain why moist blue litmus paper is bleached when it is put in a gas gar containing
Sulphur(iv)Oxide gas while dry litmus paper is not bleached. (3mks)

14. When a solid sample of Sulphur is heated in a test tube. It changes into a liquid, which flow

easily. On further heating the liquid darkness and does not flow easily. Explain these

observations.

(3mks)

15. A piece of old newspaper which had turned brown was moistened and placed in agas jar

containing Sulphur(iv) Oxide gas. State and explain the observations made. (3mks)

16. When hydrogen sulphide gas was bubbled into aqueous solution of iron (lll) chloride a

yellow precipitate was formed

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(a) State another observation that was made ( 1 mk)

(b) Write an equation for the reaction that took place ( 1 mk)

(c) What type of reaction was undergone by hydrogen sulphide gas? (1mk)

17. State all the changes that will be seen when concentrated sulphuric acid is added to cane

sugar in(2mks)
a boiling tube.Write down the equation for the process that takes place.

18. State and explain the observation made when hydrogen – sulphide gas is bubbled in a

solution of nitric acid (2marks)

19. Hydrogen sulphide is a highly toxic and flammable gas. It is normally prepared in a fume
chamber.

a).Name two reagents that can be used to prepare hydrogen sulphide in the laboratory. (1
mark)

b).One of the uses of hydrogen sulphide is to produce sulphur as shown in the following
equation;

2H2S(g) + SO2(g) 3S(s) + 2H2O(l)

Identify the reducing agent in this reaction and give a reason for your answer. (1 mark)

20. The table below gives some properties of three substances A, B and C.

Substance A B C
Appearance Brown solid Yellow solid Yellow solid
Melting point (0C) 1017 115 402
Solubility Insoluble Insoluble Sparing soluble

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 Electrical conductivity Conducts Does not conduct Does not conduct
when solid
Electrical conductivity Conducts Does not conduct Conduct
when molten

a) Giving reasons for your answers which of the substances A, B, and C has a

i) Giant ionic
structure (2mks
)

..
iii) Giant metallic
structure. (2mks
)

b) Explain in terms of bonding and structure why the melting point of B is lower than that
of
C. (2mks
)

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c) Which of these substances, if any, would dissolve in organic solvent like
methylbenzene? Explain. (2mks)

21. The table below gives information of four elements represented by letters P, Q, R
and S. Stud it and answer the questions that follow. The letters do not represent the
actual symbols of the elements.

Element Eletron Atomic radius Ionic radius

arrangement
P 2.8.2 0.136 0.065
Q 2.8.7 0.099 0.181
R 2.8.8.1 0.203 0.133
S 2.8.8.2 0.174 0.099

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a) Which two elements have similar chemical
properties? (2mks
)

b) What is the likely formula of the sulphide of R? (1mk)

c) Which element is a non-metal?
Explain. (2mks
)

d) i) Explain the trend in the atomic radii of element P and

S. (2mks
)

ii) Between the elements named in d (i) above which is more reactive?
Explain. (2mks
)

e) Explain why the atomic radius of S is less than that of R, yet they have the same
number of
energy levels. (1mk)

f) Why is the ionic radius of Q larger than its atomic radius? (1mk)

22.Describe how crystals of zinc nitrate can be obtained starting with zinc carbonate,
lead (II) nitrate and dilute hydrochloric acid. (3 mks)

23.Describe how copper(ii) carbonate can be prepared starting with copper metal.
(3mks)

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24. Study the flow chart below and answer the questions that follow:

i) Name
i) Process ii) Gas B iii) Gas C

iv) Substance D v) Process E vi) Substance F

vii) G viii) H

25. i)When magnesium was burnt completely in air the total mass of the products
was found to be greater than the original mass of the piece of magnesium.
Explain

ii) Name the two products formed above.

(2marks)

iii) State the observations made when water is added to the products

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 (2marks)

26. i) Distinguish between strong and weak acid. Give an example of

each. (2mks
)

ii)Describe how a solid sample of Lead (II) chloride can be prepared using the

following reagents. Dilute nitric acid (Nitric (V) acid), dilute Hydrochloric acid and lead

(II) carbonate.

(2mks)

27. In an experiment, a few drops of concentrated nitric acid were added to aqueous

iron (II) sulphate in a test tube. Excess sodium hydroxide solution was then added to the

mixture.

(a) State the observations that were made when

(i) Concentrated nitric acid was added to aqueous iron (II)

sulphate (1

mk)

(ii) Excess sodium hydroxide was added to the mixture.

(1 mk)

(b) Write an ionic equation for the reaction which occurred in (a) (ii)

above. (1 mk)

28. The table below shows the tests that were carried out on solid N and the

observation made.

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I Test Observations

II Dilute hydrochloric acid was added to A colourless solution was formed.

solid N.

III To the colourless solution obtained in A white precipitate was formed

test II, excess sodium hydroxide solution

which dissolved to form a

was added. colourless solution.

Write the formula of the anion in:

Solid N
a) (1mk)

The colourless solution formed in test II.

b) (1mk)

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