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Form 1 Chem

The document is a chemistry exam for Form 1 students consisting of 17 questions testing knowledge of laboratory equipment, chemical processes, and chemistry concepts. Some key points: - It tests identification of apparatus and their uses, chemical reactions and separations, physical and chemical properties, and safety rules. - Questions cover topics like flame tests, chromatography, distillation, changes of state, mixtures and their separation, and laboratory techniques. - Students are expected to define terms, label diagrams, give examples, and explain chemical processes and separations.

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Form 1 Chem

The document is a chemistry exam for Form 1 students consisting of 17 questions testing knowledge of laboratory equipment, chemical processes, and chemistry concepts. Some key points: - It tests identification of apparatus and their uses, chemical reactions and separations, physical and chemical properties, and safety rules. - Questions cover topics like flame tests, chromatography, distillation, changes of state, mixtures and their separation, and laboratory techniques. - Students are expected to define terms, label diagrams, give examples, and explain chemical processes and separations.

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JACESIZZ COMMUNITY SCHOOL

FORM 1 END OF TERM 1 EXAMS, 2023.

CHEMISTRY TIME: 2 Hours

NAME………………………………………………………………ADM NO……………. CLASS……….

Answer all the questions.

1. The diagram below shows the appearance of two pieces of paper placed in different parts of a non-luminous
flame of a Bunsen burner and removed quickly before they caught fire.

(a) Mention the regions of the flame in which each of them was placed. (2mks)
(b) From the above experiment, which part of the flame is better to use for heating? (1mk)
(c) Give two reasons why the non-luminous flame is preferred for heating. (2mks)
(d) Give four differences between the two flames of the Bunsen burner. (4mks)
(e) State the condition in which two flames are formed; (2mks)
i) Non – luminous flame;
ii) Luminous flame
(f) Other the Bunsen burner, name three sources of heat in the laboratory. (3mks)
2. Name any examples of mixtures that can be separated using the following methods;
a. Filtration (1mk)
b. Fractional distillation (1mk)
3. Define the following terms. (4mks)
a. Melting point c. A saturated solution
b. Boiling point d. Chemistry
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4. The diagram below represents a paper chromatogram for three brands of juices suspected to contain banned
food colourings.

a) Circle the least soluble pigments (2mks)


b) Show solvent front. (1mk)
c) State two applications of chromatography. (2mks)
d) Name a solvent that is used in paper chromatography. (1 mk)

(ii) Why is water not a suitable solvent in paper chromatography? (1 mk)


5. Give four importance of studying Chemistry. (4mks)

6. Give three apparatus used for measuring volumes of liquid chemicals in the laboratory. (3mks)

7. Give two reasons why most laboratory apparatus are made of glass. (2mks)

a) Odege, a form one student at Anestar high school accidentally mixed sulphur and iron filings. Suggest an
appropriate method of separation you would advise him to use to separate the mixture. (1mk)
b) Give a reason for the choice of your answer. (1mk)
8. (i). Define the term sublimation. (1mk)

(ii) Name three substances that undergo sublimation (3mks)

9. (i)What is a drug. (1mk)

(ii)(a). Name three frequently abused drugs. (3mks)

(b). State two effects of drug abuse. (2mks)

10. Give one reason why dry ice (solid carbon (IV) oxide) is preferred to be used in cold boxes by ice cream
vendors over ordinary ice. (1mk)
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11. The set up below shows the apparatus used to demonstrate simple distillation process. Study it and answer the
questions that follow.

(a) What is observed in the delivery tube as the solution boils? (1 mk)
(b) What is the purpose of cold water in the beaker? (1 mk)
(c) What is observed in the test tube A after all the solvent has evaporated? (1 mk)
(d) Name the liquid you expect to collect in tube B. (1 mk)

12. The diagram below shows the relationships between the physical state of matter. Study it and answer the
questions that follow

SOLID
LIQUID GAS

Identify the processes R, V, W and U (4mks)


13. State the function of each of the following as used in fractional distillation; (3mks)
i) Fractionating column
ii) Glass beads
iii) Thermometer
14. Name the apparatus used to separate immiscible liquids. (1mk)
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15. Give the names and purposes of the following apparatus; (8mks)

16. Name five laboratory rules, (5mks)


17. Explain the following;
a) How is oil obtained from nuts? (3mks)
b) How can a mixture of sodium chloride, iron fillings and iodine be separated? (3mks)

GOODLUCK!!!

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