Chemistry Paper 1 Questions and Answers - Bungoma Diocese Mock Exams 2021/2022

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  • All working must be clearly shown.
  • Mathematical tables and electronic calculators may be used.
  • Answer all the questions.
  1. Air is a mixture of several different gases, which parts of air;(3Mks)
    1. Supports combustion?...............................................................................................................
    2. Puts of a burning splint?.............................................................................................................
    3. Makes up almost 80% of air?......................................................................................................
  2. In an experiment a test tube full of chlorine water was inverted in chlorine water to as shown in the diagram below and the set up was left in sunlight.
    Chem BM PP1 Q2 2122
    After one day, a gas was found to have collected in the test tube.
    1. Identify the gas.......................................................................................................(1Mk)
    2. What will happen to the PH of the solution in the beaker after one day? Give an explanation. (2Mks
  3. Draw the structure and give names of three alkanes having themolecular formula of C5H10. (3Mks)
  4. Using electrons in the outermost energy level draw the dot(.)and cross(X )diagram for the molecules H2O and CH4(H=1, C=12 ) (2Mks)
    1. H2O
    2. CH4
  5. The following chromatogram was obtained in an experiment to investigate the components present in certain dyes.
          Chem PP1 Q5 BDM 2122
    1. Which two dyes when mixed would produce dyeA .(1Mk)
    2. Identify the pure dye.(1Mk)
    3. Define solvent front?(1Mk)
    4. Indicate the solvent front in the diagram using the letter E.
  6. A given element F has atomic number 14 and consist of isotopes as shown below.
     Isotopes   G   H   J 
     Isotopes Mass   28   29   30 
     Percentage abundance   92.2   4.7   3.4 
    1. Determine the relative atomic mass of element F. (2Mks)
    2. State the group and the period to which element F belongs. (1Mk)
  7. Hdrogen gas can be prepared by passing steam over heated magnesium ribbon as shown .
    1. Write an equation for the reaction that produce hydrogen gas. (1Mk)
    2. Explain why the delivery tube must be removed from beneath the water before heating is stopped.(1Mk)
    3. Name the method of gas collection used in the experiment. Give a reason.(1Mk)
  8.  
    1. State Charles’s law .(1Mk)
    2. A gas occupies 450cm3 at 27°C.What volume would the gas occupy at 177°C.If its pressure remains constant? (Give the answer in Kelvin) (2Mks)
  9. A certain match stick head contains potassium chlorate and sulphur. On striking, the two substances react to produce potassium chloride and sulphur(IV )oxide respectively.
    1. Write an equation to show formation of sulphur (iv )oxide.(1Mks)
    2. Explain the environmental effect of using such matches in large numbers.(2MKS)
  10. The figure below shows a flame obtained from a Bunsen burner.
          Chem PP1 Q10 BDM 2122
    1. Name the type of flame. (1Mk)
    2. A match stick head was placed at region L will not ignite. Explain(1Mk)
    3. Name region K .(1Mk)
  11. Solutions can be classified as Acids, Bases or Neural. The table below shows solutions and their PH values.
     Solution   PH values 
       N
       Q
       P
        1.5
        7.0
        13.0
    1. Select any pairs that would react to form a solution of PH 7.0 (1Mk)
    2. Identify twosolution that would react with Aluminium hydroxide. Explain. (2Mks)
  12. The diagram below shows part of a synthetic polymer. Study it and answer the questions that follows;
          Chem PP1 Q12 BDM 2122
    Draw the structure of the monomer (1Mk)
  13. The diagram below shows the radiation emitted by a radioactive isotope.
    Chem Pp1 Q13 BDM 2122
    Name the radiations.(3mks)
    R:..........................................................
    S:...........................................................
    T:............................................................
  14.  
    1. Distinguish between a deliquescent and a hygroscopic substance.(2Mks)
    2.  
      1. Give one use of a deliquescent substance In the laboratory. (1Mk)
      2. Give one example of a hygroscopic substance
  15. Study the flow diagram below and answer the question that follow.
          Chem BM PP1 Q15 2122
    1. Write an equation for the reaction taking place in step 1. (1Mk)
    2. Name solution V.(1Mk)
  16.  
    1. state and exaplain two observations made when magnesium ribbon is lowered into a as jar full of carbon (iv) oxide (3mk)
    2. Write a balanced chemical equation or the reaction that took place in a) above(1mk)
  17. The energy level diagram below shows the effect of a catalyst on the reaction path.
    Chem PP1 Q17 BDM 2122
    With reference to the energy level diagram, explain how a catalyst increases the rate of reaction. (2Mks)
  18. The table shoes behaviour of metals R, X , Y and Z study it and answer the questions.
     Metal    Appearance on exposure to air   Reaction in water   Reaction with dilute hydrochloric acid 
       R
       X
       Y
       Z
     Slowly tarnishes
     Slowly turns white
     No change
     No change
     Slow
     Vigorous
     Does not react
     No reaction
      Vigorous
      Violet
      Does not change
      Reacts moderately
    1. Arrange the metals in the order of reactivity starting with the most reactive (2Mks)
    2. Name a metal which is likely to be ; (2Mks)
      1. X:............................................................................................................................................
      2. Y:...........................................................................................................................................
  19. The following chart below shows some properties of two allotropes of element P
          Chem PP1 Q19 BDM 2122
    1. Name allotrope A(1Mk)
    2. Write an equation to show formation of product P (1Mk)
    3. What does 96°C represent? (1Mk)
  20. Complete the following table by filling in the missing test and observations. (3Mks)
     No   Gas   Test   Observation 
       1  Ammonia   Put a moist red, then blue litmus into the gas   
       2  Sulphuric (V) oxide    Paper turns green 
       3  Butene  Add a drop of bromine water  
  21. An organic compound contains 24.24%carbon,4.04% hydrogen and the rest chlorine.If its relative molecular mass is 99.What is its molecular formula ?(C=12,H=1 ,Cl=35.5) (3Mks)
  22. Study the diagram below and answer the questions that follows
           Chemm PP1 Q22 BDM 2122
    1. Define the term electrolysis.(2mks)
    2. On the diagram, label the Anode and the Cathode. (1Mks)
    3. Write the equation for reaction taking place at the Cathode. (1Mk)
  23. Hardness of water may be removed by either boiling or addition of chemicals
    1. Name the two types of water hardness. (2Mks)
    2. A sample of river water was divided into three portions, the table shows the test carried out on the portion and observations made. Complete the table by filling the inferences. (3Mks)
       Test   Observation   Inference 
       To the first portion,1cm3 of soap solution was added.   No lather formed  
       The second portion was boiled ,cooled and 1cm3 of soap solution was added.   No lather formed  
       To the third portion ,3cm3 of aqueous sodium carbonate was added ,the mixture filtered and 1cm3 of soap solution added to the filtrate.  Lather formed immediately  
  24. The figure below shows an energy cycle diagram.
    Chem Pp1 Q24 BDM 2122
    1. Give the name of the enthalpy change H1 (1Mk)
    2. Determine the value of H3 (2Mks)
  25. Dry ammonia and dry oxygen were reacted as shown in the diagram.
    Chem PP1 Q25 BDM 2122
    1. What is the purpose of the glass wool? (1Mk)
    2. What product would be formed if red- hot platinum was introduced in to a mixture of ammonia and oxygen? (1Mk)
  26. Study the diagram below.
    Chem Pp1 Q26 BDM 2122
    Identify apparatus A ,B and C. (3mks)
  27. Explain why high temperature is required for Nitrogen to react with Oxygen. (2mks)   
    (80 MARKS)


MARKING SCHEME

  1. Air is a mixture of several different gases in air, which parts of air; (3mks)
    1. Supportscombustion...................Oxygen........................................................................................
    2. Puts off aburningsplint?.................Carbon(VI)Oxide................................................................
    3. Makes up almost 80% of air?...............Nitrogen..........................................................................
  2. In an experiment a test tube full of chlorine water was inverted in chlorine water to as shown in the diagram below and the set up was left in sunlight.
    After one day, a gas was found to have collected in the test tube.
    1. Identify the gas........Oxygen...............................................................................................(1mk)
    2. What will happen to the PH of the solution in the beaker after one day? Give an explanation. (2mks)
      • PH decreases.
      • Chlorine water /Hypochlorous acid/Chloric (V) acid decomposes to Hydrochloric acid which has a PH value less than 7.
  3. Draw the structure and give names of three alkanes having the molecular formula of C5H10. (3mks)
  4.  
    1. Using electrons in the outermost energy level draw the dot(.)and cross(X )diagram for the molecules H2O and CH4(H=1, C=12 ) (2mks)
      1. H2O
        Chem BM PP1 aNS 4i 2122
      2. CH4 
        Chem BM PP1 aNS 4ii 2122
  5. The following chromatogram was obtained in an experiment to investigate the components present in certain dyes.
    1. Which two dyes when mixed would produce dyeA .(1mk)
      • C and D
    2. Identify the pure dye.
      • B
    3. Define solvent front? (1mk)
      • The furthest the Solvent reaches on the adsorbent material.
    4. Indicate the solvent front in the diagram using the letter E.
  6. A diagram element F has atomic number 14 and consist of isotopes as shown below.
     Isotopes   G   H   J 
     Isotopes Mass   28   29   30 
     Percentage abundance   92.2   4.7   3.4 
    1. Determine the relative atomic mass of element F. (2mks)
    2. State the group and the period to which element F belongs. (1mk)
      • Group 4 and period 3 ½ m each
  7. Hydrogen gas can be prepared by passing steam over heated magnesium ribbon as shown.
    1. Write an equation for the reaction that produces hydrogen gas. (1mk)
      Mg(s) + H2O → MgO(s) + H2(g)
    2. Explain why the delivery tube must be removed from beneath the water before heating is stopped. (1mk)
      • To avoid sucking back of water which may cause breaking of the boiling tube.
    3. Name the method of gas collection used in the experiment a bove. Give a reason.
      • Over water method .Hydrogen gas is slightly soluble in water (1mk)
  8.  
    1. State Charle’s law (1mk)
      • The volume of a given mass of gas is directly proportional to its absolute temperature at constant pressure
    2. A gas occupies 450cm3 at 27°C.What volume would the gas occupy at 177°C.If its pressure remains constant?(Give the answer in Kelvin) (2mks)
  9. A certain match stick head contains potassium chlorate and sulphur. On striking, the two substances react to produce potassium chloride and sulphur(IV )oxide respectively.
    1. Write an equation to show formation of sulphur (VI )oxide. (1mk)
    2. Explain the environmental effect of using such matches in large numbers. (2mks)
      • A large volume of Sulphur (IV) Oxide shall be emitted into the atmosphere .The gas dissolves in atmospheric moisture/water to form Sulphuric (VI) acid which falls down as acid rain .The acid is destructive to human health ,metallic and stone structures and plants.
  10. The figure below shows a flame obtained from a Bunsen burner.
    1. Name the type of flame. (1mk)
      • Non –luminous flame
    2. A match stick head was placed at region L will not ignite. Explain (1mk)
      • Is not hot /Unburnt gas region/has pure unburnt laboratory gas
    3. Name region K . (1mk)
      • Grenish –blue region
  11. Solutions can be classified as Acids, Bases or Neural. The table below shows solutions and their PH values.
    1. Select any pairs that would react to form a solution of PH 7.0 (1mk)
      • N and P
    2. Identify two solutions that would react with Aluminium hydroxide. Explain. (2mks)
      • Nand P
      • Aluminium hydroxide displays amphoterism,thus reacts with acids and bases
  12. The diagram below shows part of a synthetic polymer. Study it and answer the questions that follow;
    1. Draw the structure of the monomer (1mk)
  13. The diagram below shows the radiation emitted by a radioactive isotope.
    Name the radiations.(3mks)
    R: .........Beta particles
    S: ..........Gamma rays
    T: ..........Alpha particles
  14.  
    1. Distinguish between a deliquescent and a hygroscopic substance. (2mks)
      • Deliquescent substance absorbs water from the atmosphere to form a solution while a hygroscopic substance absorbs water from the atmosphere but do not dissolve to form a solution .
    2.  
      1. Give one use of a deliquescent substance In the laboratory. (1mk)
        • Drying agent during preparation of gases
      2. Give one example of a hygroscopic substance
        • Potassium nitrate/anhydrous Cobalt (II) chloride/anhydrous Copper (II) sulphate
  15. Study the flow diagram below and answer the question that follow.
    1. Write an equation for the reaction taking place in step 1. (1mk)
      4 Fe(s) + 3O2(g) → 2Fe2O3(s)
    2. Name solution V. (1mk)
      • Iron (II) Chloride
  16.  
    1.  
      • white powder of magnesium oxide is formed
      • black specks of carbon are seen
    2. 2 Mg + CO2 → 2MgO + C
  17. The energy level diagram below shows the effect of a catalyst on the reaction path.
    1. What does point M represent? (1mk)
      • Maximum energy required to initiate a reaction/activation energy
    2. With reference to the energy level diagram, explain how a catalyst increases the rate of reaction. (2mks)
      • A catalyst lowers the activation and increases the rate of collisions of the reacting particles.
  18. The table shoes behaviour of metals R, X , Y and Z study it and answer the questions.
     Metal    Appearance on exposure to air   Reaction in water   Reaction with dilute hydrochloric acid 
       R
       X
       Y
       Z
     Slowly tarnishes
     Slowly turns white
     No change
     No change
     Slow
     Vigorous
     Does not react
     No reaction
      Vigorous
      Violet
      Does not change
      Reacts moderately
    1.  Arrange the metals in the order of reactivity starting with the most reactive (2mks)
      • R,X,Z,Y.
    2. Name a metal which is likely to be ; (2mks)
      1. X:Sodium metal
      2. Y:Copper metal
  19. The following chart below shows some properties of two allotropes of element P.
    1. Name allotrope A (1mk)
      • Rhombic Sulphur
    2. Write an equation to show formation of product P (1mk)
    3. What does 96°C represent?
      • Transition temperature
  20. Complete the following table by filling in the missing test and observations.(3Mks)
     No   Gas   Test   Observation 
       1  Ammonia   Put a moist red, then blue litmus into the gas   Red litmus turns blue while blue remains blue 
       2  Sulphuric (V) oxide  Potassium dichromate paper  Paper turns green 
       3  Butene  Add a drop of bromine water  Yellow bromine water turns colourless
  21. .An organic compound contains 24.24%carbon,4.04% hydrogen and the rest chlorine.If its relative molecular mass is 99.What is its molecular formula ?(C=12,H=1,Cl:35.5) (3mks)
  22. Study the diagram below and answer the questions that follow
    1. Define the term electrolysis. (1mk)
      • Is the process of decomposing an electrolyte by passing an electric current through it
    2. On the diagram, label the Anode and the Cathode. (2mks)
    3. Write the equation for reaction taking place at the Cathode. (1mk)
  23. Hardness of water may be removed by either boiling or addition of chemicals
    1. Name the two types of water hardness. (2mks)
      • Permanent water hardness
      • Temporary water hardness
    2. A sample of river water was divided into three portions, the table shows the test carried out on the portion and observations made. Complete the table by filling the inferences. (3mks)
       Test   Observation   Inference 
       To the first portion,1cm3 of soap solution was added.   No lather formed Hard water
       The second portion was boiled ,cooled and 1cm3 of soap solution was added.   No lather formed Permanent hardness
       To the third portion ,3cm3 of aqueous sodium carbonate was added ,the mixture filtered and 1cm3 of soap solution added to the filtrate.  Lather formed immediately Ca2+,Mg2+ ions are removed through precipitation
  24. The figure below shows an energy cycle diagram.
    1. Give the name of the enthalpy change H1
      • Enthalpy of Combustion of hydrogen
    2. Determine the value of H3 (2mks)
  25. Dry ammonia and dry oxygen were reacted as shown in the diagram.
    1. What is the purpose of the glass wool? (1mk)
      • To spread out the Oxygen gas.
    2. What product would be formed if red- hot platinum was introduced in to a mixture of ammonia and oxygen? (1mk)
      • Forms NO, Nitrogen (II) Oxide and steam 
  26. Study the diagram below.
    Identify apparatus A ,B and C. (3mks)
    • A: Thistle funnel
    • B: Delivery tube
    • C:Round –bottomed flask
  27. Explain why Nitrogen gas requires a lot of heat when reacting with Oxygen. (2mks)
    • Because of this high bond energy the activation energy for reaction of molecular nitrogen is usually very high, causing nitrogen to be relatively inert to most reagents under ordinary conditions.
      (80 MARKS)
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