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TuitionGoWhere Practice Paper - Chemistry Secondary 3 (SA2 Version 1)

Answer Key and Marking Scheme

Section A: Structured Questions

1.
(a) CaOCaO [1]
(b) Calcium oxide is a basic oxide. It reacts with acids in the soil (neutralisation). [1]
Equation: CaO(s)+2H+(aq)→Ca2+(aq)+H2O(l)CaO(s) + 2H^+(aq) \rightarrow Ca^{2+}(aq) + H_2O(l) OR CaO+H2SO4→CaSO4+H2OCaO + H_2SO_4 \rightarrow CaSO_4 + H_2O [1]
(Note: Accept equation with specific soil acid or generic H+H^+)

2.
(a) Effervescence / Bubbles of gas produced. [1]
Zinc solid disappears / dissolves. [1]
(b) Rate increases. [1]
Powder has a larger surface area than granules, leading to more frequent effective collisions. [1]

3.
(a) NH3(aq)+HNO3(aq)→NH4NO3(aq)NH_3(aq) + HNO_3(aq) \rightarrow NH_4NO_3(aq) [1 for formulae, 1 for balancing/states]
(Note: State symbols required for full marks in strict marking, but often 1 mark for correct equation)
(b) Both ammonia and nitric acid are soluble/reactants are solutions; there is no insoluble excess to filter off. Titration allows exact neutralisation. [1]
(c) 1. Perform titration to find exact volume needed (using indicator). [1]
2. Repeat without indicator using exact volumes. [1]
3. Heat solution to saturation point/crystallisation point, then cool to crystallise. Filter and dry between filter papers. [1]

4.
(a) Amphoteric [1]
(b) Aluminium (or Zinc or Lead) [1]
(c) Al2O3(s)+6HCl(aq)→2AlCl3(aq)+3H2O(l)Al_2O_3(s) + 6HCl(aq) \rightarrow 2AlCl_3(aq) + 3H_2O(l) [2]
(1 for correct formulae, 1 for balancing)

5.
(a) C [1]
(b) B [1]
(c) Hydrochloric acid is a strong acid and ionises completely in water, producing a high concentration of H+H^+ ions. [1]
Ethanoic acid is a weak acid and ionises partially in water, producing a lower concentration of H+H^+ ions. [1]

6.
(a) Barium chloride (or barium nitrate) AND Sodium sulfate (or potassium sulfate/magnesium sulfate). [2]
(Must be soluble barium salt and soluble sulfate)
(b) Ba2+(aq)+SO42−(aq)→BaSO4(s)Ba^{2+}(aq) + SO_4^{2-}(aq) \rightarrow BaSO_4(s) [2]
(1 for correct ions, 1 for state symbols)
(c) 1. Filter the mixture to collect the residue. [1]
2. Wash the residue with distilled water to remove soluble impurities. [1]
3. Dry the residue in an oven or between filter papers. [1]

7.
(a) Concordant results: Titration 2 and 3 (24.10 and 24.10). [1]
(Note: Titration 1 is 23.80, which is >0.10 cm³ different from 24.10, so it is not concordant with 2 and 3. Rough is ignored.)
Average volume: 24.10+24.102=24.10 cm3\frac{24.10 + 24.10}{2} = 24.10 \text{ cm}^3 [1]
(b) Moles of H2SO4=24.101000×0.10=0.00241 molH_2SO_4 = \frac{24.10}{1000} \times 0.10 = 0.00241 \text{ mol} [1]
(c) From equation, ratio NaOH:H2SO4NaOH : H_2SO_4 is 2:12:1.
Moles of NaOH=2×0.00241=0.00482 molNaOH = 2 \times 0.00241 = 0.00482 \text{ mol} [1]
(d) Concentration of NaOH=0.0048225.0/1000=0.004820.025=0.1928 mol/dm3NaOH = \frac{0.00482}{25.0/1000} = \frac{0.00482}{0.025} = 0.1928 \text{ mol/dm}^3 [2]
(1 for calculation, 1 for unit/answer. Accept 0.193)

8.
(a) CuCO3(s)+2HCl(aq)→CuCl2(aq)+H2O(l)+CO2(g)CuCO_3(s) + 2HCl(aq) \rightarrow CuCl_2(aq) + H_2O(l) + CO_2(g) [2]
(1 for correct products, 1 for balancing)
(b) To ensure all the acid is reacted/neutralised. [1]
(c) When there is excess solid copper(II) carbonate remaining / effervescence stops. [1]

9.
(a) Mg(s)+H2O(g)→MgO(s)+H2(g)Mg(s) + H_2O(g) \rightarrow MgO(s) + H_2(g) [2]
(1 for correct formulae, 1 for balancing. State symbols important for steam)
(b) Test: Insert a lighted splint into the gas. [1]
Result: Produces a 'pop' sound. [1]

10.
(a) Potassium nitrate: Soluble [1]
Lead(II) chloride: Insoluble [1]
(b) 1. Dissolve lead(II) nitrate in distilled water. [1]
2. Dissolve sodium chloride in distilled water. [1]
3. Mix the two solutions together. A white precipitate forms. [1]
4. Filter, wash with distilled water, and dry the precipitate. [1]

Section B: Free Response Questions

11.
(a) A strong acid is an acid that ionises/dissociates completely in water. [1]
(b) Sulfuric acid produces a higher concentration of hydrogen ions (H+H^+) because it ionises completely. [1]
Ethanoic acid produces a lower concentration of hydrogen ions because it ionises only partially. [1]
(pH is a measure of H+H^+ concentration; higher [H+][H^+] means lower pH)
(c) (i) Effervescence / bubbles produced / solid dissolves. [1]
(ii) Sulfuric acid reacts faster. [1]
Because the concentration of H+H^+ ions is higher in sulfuric acid, leading to a higher frequency of effective collisions with magnesium atoms. [1]
(d) Measure the electrical conductivity. [1]
Sulfuric acid will have higher conductivity due to higher ion concentration. [1]
(Alternative: Add magnesium carbonate and measure volume of gas produced in a fixed time)
(e) Wear safety goggles/gloves. [1]
Sulfuric acid is corrosive and can cause severe burns to skin/eyes. [1]