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CARIBBEAN
EXAMINATIONS
JANUARY 2015
COUNCIL
2.
Write your answer to EACH question in the space provided in this answer
booklet.
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7.
If you need to rewrite any answer and there is not enough space to do so on the
original page, you must use the extra lined page(s) provided at the back of this
booklet. Remember to draw a line through your original answer.
8.
If you use the extra page(s) you MUST write the question number clearly
in the box provided at the top of the extra page(s) and, where relevant,
include the question part beside the answer.
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SECTION A
Answer ALL questions.
rovided in this booklet.
Write your answers in the spaces p
Do NOT spend more t h an
1.
30 minutes on Question 1.
Solubility of X
(g/100 g water)
91
50
57
12
16
20
Experiment
Number
Mass of X (g)
Volume of
Water(cm3 )
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Expt 1
Expt2
Expt3
Expt4
Expt 5
Complete Table I by
(i)
(ii)
(b)
Using the axes on the grid provided on page 5, plot a graph of solubility of X (g/100 g
water) against temperature in oc.
Draw a best-fit curve through the points plotted.
(c)
(4 marks)
What deduction about the solubility of X can be made from the graph drawn in I (b) above?
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. 1 ( ) (ii) and the grap h dra wn in 1 (b), ca lc ulate the minimum
Using the equation ~rve~ rn ~ d
di ssolve 2 g of X a t 60
volume of water whrch rs requrre to
oc.
(e)
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(2 marks)
(f)
Besides temperature, state TWO other factors that affect the rate at which a solute dissolves.
(2 marks)
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Complete Table 2 to show the observations and inferences from tests carried out
0 na
solution. M.
(i) To a portion of M
add aqueous sodi~m
hydroxide until in
excess.
Inference
Observation
Test
AP+orPb2+orZn 2+possibly
present.
(2 marks)
(2 marks)
(iii) To
third portion of
M add
' a aqueous sodium
iodide.
No observable change.
(1 mark)
Total 25 marks
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Different halogens can combine to form compounds. One such compound is ICL.
(a)
(i)
In the space below draw a diagram to show the arrangement of electrons in the
chlorine atom . [Atomic number = 17]
Chlorine
(2 marks)
(ii)
Using valence shells only, dl<lw a diagram below to show the bond ing which occurs
in ICl.
I CL
(2 marks)
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State TWO reasons why ICL is expected to have a low melting point.
(2 marks)
(c)
Analysis of a sample of ICL shows that it consi_sts of m?lecules of t~e same r:n~lecular
formula, but with different molar masses. What IS a poss1ble exp lanation for th1s.
(3 marks)
(d)
Write a balanced equation for the reaction which occurs when chlorine is reacted with
aqueous potassium iodide.
(2 marks)
(e)
Based on the balanced equation you have written in (d) above, determine
(i)
(2 marks)
(ii)
(2 marks)
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(b)
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(c)
Compound W has the characteristic odour of pears, and is used in fragrances and as a food
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d
Write the FULLY DISPLAYED structural 1 ormu ae
b
di
lute hydroc one act , an state
produced when Compound W is hy d ro Iysed Y
the name of any ONE of the structures.
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Structure B
Structure A
(2 marks)
Structure ......... ;
(d)
(i)
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(1 mark)
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(e)
The monomer sho"n below undergoes condensation polymerization. Name the type of
pol~ mer formed and give ONE use of this polymer.
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( I mark)
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SECTION B
Answer ALL questions.
4.
The applications of electrolysis can be varied. It can be used to extract some metals fro m their
compounds and to protect metals from co rrosio n.
(a)
(i)
(2 marks)
(ii)
Describe what happens during the electro lys is of mo lte n sodium chloride. Support
your answer with relevant ba lanced io nic equations.
(4 marks)
( i)
(ii)
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(b)
Aqueous sodium chloride can be electrolysed using inert electrodes. Discuss the effect that
the position of ions in the e lectrochemical series has on the products of this e lectrolysis.
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(c)
Aluminium is made corrosio n res istant by anodizing it. Using a labelled diagram and
equations. explain what happens during the anodizing o f a luminium .
(6 ma rks)
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(a)
The acid anhydride of s ulfuric acid is produced as an inte rmediate product in the
manufacture of sulfuric acid fro m sulfur.
(i)
(S marks)
(The conditions for the reactions are necessary but there is no need to write the
equations.)
(ii)
(iii)
(i)
Using balanced c he mical equations, w ith state symbols, explain how the anhydride
(4 marks)
is converted to sulfuric acid in the manufacturing process.
Suggest w hy the a nhydride is NOT directly added to water to produce sulfuric
acid.
(2 marks)
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(b)
Iron and its compounds are important in the manufacturing industry and in bio logical
systems.
(i)
Suggest TWO reasons why the alloy, stainless steel, is preferred to pure iron when
making cooking utens ils.
(2 marks)
(ii)
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Roth the availability ofmmeral nutrients a nd soil acidity play an important role in healthy plant
growth.
(a)
(i)
Identify ONE element that is essential for plant growth and state ONE effect of
its deficiency.
(2 marks)
( ii)
Design an experiment to investigate the effect of the deficiency stated in (a) (i)
(4 marks)
above on plant growth.
(i)
(i i)
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(b)
(ii)
Use a balanced ionic equation to explain how the addition of lime can increase
the pH of acidic soils.
(2 marks)
(iii)
Lime can also cause nitrogen to be lost from soils. State a reason for this. Include
a balanced ionic equation with state symbols in your answer.
(3 marks)
(i)
(ii)
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