2020 Yearly Exam Paper
2020 Yearly Exam Paper
2020 Yearly Exam Paper
Chemistry
General Instructions
• Reading time – 5 minutes
• Working time – 1.5 hours
• Write using black pen
• Draw diagrams using pencil
• NESA approved calculators may be used
• A formula sheet, data sheet and Periodic Table are provided.
Total Marks – 60
Section I – 20 marks (pages 2 – 10)
• Attempt questions 1 – 20
• Allow about 30 minutes for this section
Section II – 40 marks (pages 11 – 22)
• Attempt questions 21 – 29
• Allow about 1 hours for this section
Section I
20 marks
Attempt Questions 1-20
Allow about 30 minutes for this section
Mark your answers on the ANSWER grid in the Answer booklet on page 11.
A. Boyle’s Law
B. Charles’ law
C. Avogadro’s Law
D. Gay-Lussac’s Law
3 How many molecules are present in 247.9 L of methane at 298 K and 100 kPa?
A. 3.0 x 1023
B. 6.0 x 1023
C. 3.0 x 1024
D. 6.0 x 1024
4 Solid sulfur is extracted from the earth by melting sulfur deposits using superheated
steam under pressure, then solidifying the sulfur into a different crystalline form to the
original deposit.
What type of changes occurs in this process of extracting sulfur?
A. The activation energy for the reaction of fine particles is much lower than for large
particles.
B. The surface area of the flour particles is very large and thus combustion reactions
are very fast.
C. It is very easy to heat the fine particles of flour to the ignition temperature.
D. When flour is ground to fine particles the energy profile diagram for the
combustion reaction is changed.
6 Which is the correct balanced formula equation for the reaction of calcium with water?
Boron-10 Boron-11
A. 18.3 % 81.7 %
B. 81.5 % 18.5 %
C. 18.8 % 81.2 %
D. 81.1 % 18.9 %
A. ΔHformation (O2)
B. ΔHformation (CO2)
C. ΔHformation (H2O)
D. ΔHformation (C6H12O6)
A. CrClO4
B. Cr2ClO4
C. CrKClO4
D. Cr(ClO4)2
10 Which of the following correctly identifies the gas or gases produced when hydrochloric
acid is reacted with zinc, sodium hydroxide, sodium carbonate and sodium hydrogen
carbonate, respectively.
Sodium hydrogen
Zinc Sodium hydroxide Sodium carbonate
carbonate
carbon dioxide
B. hydrogen no gas produced carbon dioxide
and hydrogen
A. 3.00 g L-1
B. 0.0088 mol L-1
C. 0.0175 mol L-1
D. 1.50 g L-1
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13 !N is a beta emitter.
What isotope does it decay into?
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A. $C
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B. %O
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C. !N
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D. %O
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15 The energy cycle diagram shown below represents the conversion of reactants, A into
products, B. This chemical reaction can occur directly from reactants to products or via
intermediate, X.
A. 1, 1, 1, 2, 2
B. 1, 1, 2, 2, 2
C. 2, 2, 2, 2, 1
D. 1, 1, 1, 1, 2
17 The following reduction couples and their E0 values have been taken from a table of
standard reduction potentials.
Co2+ / Co –0.28
Cu2+ / Cu 0.34
Mn2+ / Mn –1.18
Ru2+ / Ru 0.46
Which would be the correct order of reactivity if the metals are ranked in order of
decreasing electrochemical reactivity?
A. 179 L
B. 692 L
C. 747 L
D. 911 L
19 The decomposition of mercury oxide into its elemental components occurs via an
endothermic reaction.
2 HgO(s) + → 2 Hg(l) + O2(g)
Which of the following correctly describes the spontaneity of this reaction?
20 An investigation was carried out using a ‘coffee-cup’ calorimeter to determine the molar
enthalpy of dissolution of ammonium chloride. In this experiment the student dissolved
23.5 g of ammonium chloride in 200 mL of water and found that the temperature of the
resultant solution dropped by 8 degrees.
What is the molar enthalpy of dissolution of ammonium chloride?
A. + 6.7 kJ mol–1
B. + 7.5 kJ mol–1
C. + 15.2 kJ mol–1
D. + 17.0 kJ mol–1
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Section I
1. A B C D
2. A B C D
3. A B C D
4. A B C D
5. A B C D
6. A B C D
7. A B C D
8. A B C D
9. A B C D
10. A B C D
11. A B C D
12. A B C D
13 A B C D
14. A B C D
15. A B C D
16. A B C D
17. A B C D
18. A B C D
19. A B C D
20. A B C D
• Answer all questions in the spaces provided. These spaces provide guidance for the
expected length of response.
• Show all relevant working in questions involving calculations.
• Extra writing space is provided at the back of this booklet. If you use this space, clearly
indicate which question you are answering and direct the examiner to your answer.
Question 21 (4 marks)
Nickel forms a compound that contains nickel (34.4 %), carbon (28.1 %) and oxygen (37.5 %).
The compound boils at 45 oC. For one mole of this compound, the density of its vapour at
127 oC and 300 kPa is 30.8 g L–1.
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Question 22 (5 marks)
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(b) Draw a Lewis dot diagram for the ammonia molecule in the space provided. 1
(c) Explain the solubility of ammonia in water. Draw a labelled diagram showing 3
intermolecular forces to support your explanation
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Silicon dioxide has a melting point of 1700 oC while carbon dioxide has a melting
point of –57 oC.
Explain how the bonding in these two compounds accounts for the different melting points 4
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(a) Write a balanced equation for the reaction of nitric acid with sodium carbonate solution. 1
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(b) Calculate the mass of sodium carbonate required to prepare 250 mL of 0.10 mol L–1 2
solution of sodium carbonate.
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(c) 28.55 mL of the solution in part (b) was used to neutralise 25.00 mL of nitric acid.
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A galvanic cell can be constructed using two beakers, 1.0 mol L–1 solutions of silver nitrate and
nickel chloride, silver and nickel electrodes, and a salt bridge made of filter paper.
(a) Draw and label a diagram of the galvanic cell constructed using these materials 4
including the anode, the cathode and the direction of electron flow on the diagram.
(b) Why is a salt bridge used in the galvanic cell and name a suitable compound that could 2
be used in the salt bridge.
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A student conducts an experiment to determine the rate of reaction between dilute hydrochloric
acid and marble chips (calcium carbonate). They add 100 mL of 1.00 mol L–1 hydrochloric acid
to a beaker and places this on a mass balance. Then they add 10.0 g of small pieces of calcium
carbonate to the hydrochloric acid and records the mass every minute for 10 minutes. The
results of this experiment are graphed below.
226.0
Mass of flask and contents (g)
225.5
225.0
224.5
224.0
223.5
223.0
0 2 4 6 8 10
Time (min)
(i) 1 – 2 minutes 1
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(ii) 5 – 6 minutes 1
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(b) Use collision theory to explain the changes to the rate of reaction over the 10 minutes. 2
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The energy profile diagram below illustrates the changes in energy that take place for a
particular chemical reaction without the use of a catalyst.
(a) On the diagram above, draw the energy profile for this reaction with a catalyst. 1
(b) Explain the effect of a catalyst on this reaction with reference to the diagram. 2
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Propane is a highly flammable substance that is normally used to fuel barbecue grill tops. In
this instance it undergoes complete combustion to produce carbon dioxide and water.
The structure of propane and the table of standard bond enthalpies are provided.
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A wide range of chemical reactions take place in the combustion chamber of car engines. One
such reaction occurs between the nitrogen and oxygen gases present that leads to the production
of nitrogen monoxide.
This reaction was reproduced at standard conditions and the following values were obtained.
ΔH + 180.5 kJ mol–1
(a) Calculate the Gibbs free energy for the above reaction at 298 K. 2
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(b) Explain the effect of enthalpy and entropy on the spontaneity of this reaction. 3
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