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PRESIDENT’S OFFICE - RALG

ROMBO DISTRICT EXAMINATION SYNDICATE (RODES)

FORM TWO MOCK ASSESSMENT EXAMINATION

032 CHEMISTRY
Time 2.30 Hours August, 2024
INSTRUCTIONS
1. This paper consists of sections A, B and C with a total of ten (10) questions.
2. Answer all questions.
3. Section A and C carry fifteen (15) marks each and section B carries seventy (70) marks.
4. All writings should be in blue or black ink except diagrams which must be in pencil.
5. Cellular phones and any unauthorized materials are not allowed in the assessment room.
6. Write your Assessment Number at the top right corner of every page.
7. The following atomic masses may be used: O=16, S=32

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QUESTION NUMBER SCORE ASSESSOR’S INITIALS

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SECTION A (15 Marks)
Answer all questions in this section
1. For each of the items (i)-(x), choose the correct answer from the given alternatives and write its letter in
the table provided below (x).

i. Chemistry subject is divided into different branches; which one among the following deals with
carbon and its compounds?
A. Biochemistry
B. Analytical chemistry
C. Inorganic chemistry
D. Organic chemistry

ii. Which of the following sets of substances are examples of flammable liquids?
A. Petrol, sulphuric acid and methylated spirit
B. Methylated spirit, petrol and kerosene
C. Kerosene, diesel and hot water
D. Petrol, pesticides and hydrogen

iii. Form three students were advised by their chemistry teacher to use powdered chemical during
chemical reaction experiments instead of using crystals. Which apparati they will use to get fine
powder from crystals?
A. Mortar and pestle
B. Mortar and Bunsen burner
C. Crucible and lid
D. Pestle and filter funnel

iv. During the laboratory preparation of oxygen, the volume of water in the water trough increases.
What is the reason behind this fact?
A. Oxygen is soluble in water
B. Oxygen is a colourless gas and have high density
C. Oxygen collected in the gas jar displaces water out of it
D. Oxygen relights a wooden glowing splint

v. You are provided with element Y having two isotopes; 23892Y and 23592Y. How will you
differentiate the two isotopes?
A. 23892Y has 3 more protons and 3 more electrons
B. 23892Y has 3 more protons but no more electrons
C. 23892Y has 3 more neutrons and 3 more electrons
D. 23892Y has 3 more neutrons and no more electrons

vi. When a burning fuel produces blue colour, this means that there is;
A. Adequate supply of oxygen with production of soot
B. Adequate supply of oxygen with production of less heat
C. Inadequate supply of oxygen with production of more heat
D. Adequate supply of oxygen with production of more heat

vii. During the bond formation, some of atoms lose, share or gain electrons in order to become
stable. Which of the following is the group of atoms which lose electron(s) during bond
formation?
A. C, Na, Ca and Mg
B. Ne, Na, Mg and K
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C. Na, K, Ca and Ag
D. O, N, Cl and F

viii. Why a mixture containing 200𝑐𝑚3 of alcohol and 150𝑐𝑚3 of water can be separated by using a
fractional distillation?
A. The two component differ in boiling points
B. The two components are liquids at room temperature
C. The two components differ in volume
D. The volume of water is less than the volume of alcohol

ix. Coke is obtained from destructive distillation of coal. What is the aim of the destructive
distillation process of a coal?
A. To add oxygen gas in the furnace
B. To remove the volatile matter
C. To add the volatile matter
D. To remove the oxygen gas from the furnace

x. What will be the formula formed when element W of group II Combines with element Z of
group VII?
A. WZ
B. 𝑊𝑍2
C. 𝑊2 𝑍7
D. 𝑊7 𝑍2
Answers
i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. vii. viii. ix. x.

2. Match the material in LIST A with the correct method of preventing rusting in LIST B by writing the
letter of the correct answer below the item number in the table provided.

LIST A LIST B
i. Iron sheets A. Oiling
ii. Tin cans B. Painting
iii. Bicycle chain C. Electroplating
iv. Handbag and camera D. Galvanization
v. Car bodies E. Alloying
F. Use of silica gel
G. Tin plating

ANSWERS

LIST A i. ii. iii. iv. v.

LIST B

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SECTION B (70 Marks)
Answer all questions in this section
3. (a) Suppose you have been appointed by a chemistry teacher to prepare a morning speech basing on
different definitions in “Laboratory techniques and safety”. Elaborate on how you would prepare your
presentation on the following concepts;
i. A laboratory
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ii. A laboratory rule
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iii. A laboratory measure
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iv. A chemistry laboratory

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v. A chemistry apparatus
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(b) As an expert in chemistry, after completing school you would meet with an individual who
completely does not know that studying chemistry is meaningful in our daily life. Give five (5)
reasons to educate that individual on the benefits of studying chemistry.
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4. (a) You have been provided an isotope of carbon with mass number of 13 and atomic number of 6.
i. Write its nuclide notation
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ii. How many electrons does it have?

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iii. How many protons does it have?
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iv. How many neutrons does it possess?
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v. Write its electronic configuration

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(b) Give the modification of the following Dalton’s atomic theory
i. Atoms of one element are identical and have the same mass
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ii. Atoms can neither be created nor destroyed
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iii. Matter is made up of smallest particles called atoms which cannot be split into other smallest
units.
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iv. Atoms of one element combine with atoms of another element in simple whole ratios to form
compounds
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(c) Why 𝟏𝟐𝟔𝒁 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝟏𝟒𝟔𝒁 are isotopes of Z?

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5. (a) Assume you are conducting an experiment in a chemistry laboratory, name one apparatus that could
be used for each of the following functions;
i. Measuring a specific volume of a liquid ____________________________________________
ii. Measuring accurate volume of a liquid______________________________________________
iii. Measuring temperature of a body__________________________________________________
iv. Condensing hot vapour__________________________________________________________
v. Collecting a gas during its preparation______________________________________________
(b) A chemistry teacher asked form two students to propose a fuel to be used to the school kitchen.
As one among the form two students, what criteria would you consider in proposing a good fuel to
be used in a school kitchen? Provide five (5) points.
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6. (a) There has been a certain disease facing Mwendapole village for many years. As an expert, you have
been chosen to find out the solution of the problem, what steps would you follow? Give six (6) steps.
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(b) For each of the following statements, give one reason to support it;
i. Coal and petroleum are non-renewable sources of energy.
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ii. Helium is used in filling weather balloons than hydrogen.
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iii. Group VIII do not form compounds
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iv. Water acts as a universal solvent.
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7. (a) Fill in each of the space provided in the table below:

Sub-atomic particle Location Charge Relative mass
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Proton In the nucleus
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In the nucleus 0 1
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Electron -1 1
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(b) Differentiate three states of matter (solid, liquid and gas) by basing on the following properties;
shape and movement of particles.
Property Solid state Liquid state Gas state

Shape

Movement of
particles

8. (a) Sodium combines with chlorine to form sodium chloride while carbon combines with sulphur to
form carbon disulphide. Basing on the bond formation, give five (5) differences between the two
compounds formed.
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S/N Sodium chloride Carbon disulphide
i

ii

iii

iv

(b) Outline five steps on how to light the Bunsen burner

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iii. ………………………………………………………………………………
iv. ………………………………………………………………………………
v. ………………………………………………………………………………

9. (a) Write the chemical formula for each of the following compounds;
Compound name Chemical formula
Water
Sodium carbonate
Aluminium sulphate
(b) A compound of sulphur and oxygen is 40.1% sulphur by mass. If the compound has the
molecular mass of 80, calculate its molecular formula.
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SECTION C (15 Marks)
Answer question ten (10)
10. Gas B is prepared in the laboratory by the decomposition of potassium chlorate (V) in the presence of a
catalyst Q.
a) Give the name of;
i. Gas B ____________________________________________
ii. Catalyst Q__________________________________________
b) Write the formula of;
i. Potassium chlorate (V) ________________________________
ii. Catalyst Q __________________________________________
c) State three chemical properties of gas B.
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d) Draw a well-labeled diagram representing the preparation of gas B by using the chemicals provided
above.

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 THE PRESIDENT’S OFFICE – RALG

TAHOSSA ROMBO DISTRICT EXAMINATION SYNDICATE

FORM TWO MOCK ASSESSMENT EXAMINATION

032 CHEMISTRY

TIME: 2:30 Hours MARKING SCHEME August, 2024

SECTION A (15 MARKS)

1. i ii iii iv v vi vii viii ix x

D B A C D D C A B B

1mark@=10 total marks

2.
LIST A i ii iii iv v
LIST B D G A F B
1mark@=05 total marks

3. (a)
i. A laboratory is a special room or building designed and used for scientific experiments.
ii. A laboratory rule is a set of regulations governing practical activities in the laboratory.
iii. A laboratory measure is the condition in which measures of risk are avoided during laboratory
activities.
iv. A chemistry laboratory is a special room or building designed and used for chemistry experiments.
v. A chemistry apparatus is a special tool or equipment used in a chemistry laboratory.

1mark@=05 total marks

(b) Benefits (importance) of studying chemistry

i. It help to produce basic human needs like food, shelters and clothes.
ii. It enables a person to change natural resources into useful ones.
iii. It answers question about nature of things. Example; why iron undergoes rusting?
iv. It help to conserve our environment
v. It help in manufacturing of detergents which are used for cleaning.
vi. It leads the production of fertilizers used in agriculture.
vii. It help in manufacturing of medicines which are used to cure people.
Any five points 1mark@=05 total marks

4. (a) You have been provided an isotope of carbon with mass number of 13 and atomic number of 6.
i. ………………………01mark
ii. 6 electrons………………01 mark
iii. Atomic number=Protons number
Protons number=6………01 mark
iv. A=Z + N
N=A-Z
N=13-6
N=7
Neutrons number =7……01 mark
v. 2:4……………………….01 mark

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 (b) Give the modification of the following Dalton’s atomic theory

i. Atoms of one element may differ from each other in mass

ii. Atoms can be created or destroyed by means of nuclear reactions.
iii. Matter is made up of smallest particles called atoms which are made up of sub-particles called
protons, neutrons and electrons.
iv. Atoms of one element may combine with atoms of another element in any ratio to form a
compound.

1mark@=04 total marks

(c) are isotopes of Z because they have the same atomic number but different in mass
number………………………………01 mark

5. (a)
i. Pipette
ii. Burette or measuring cylinder
iii. Thermometer
iv. Liebig condenser
v. Gas jar
1mark@=05 total marks

(b) Characteristics of a good fuel

i. Should have high energy value

ii. Should have average ignition point.
iii. Should have high pyrometric burning effect
iv. Should be available in large quantity.
v. Must be affordable to most people.
vi. Should be easy to transport and store.
vii. Should have no effect on the environment.

Any five points; 1mark@=05 total marks

6. (a) Steps used in scientific procedure

i. Problem identification
ii. Hypothesis formulation
iii. Experimentation and observation
iv. Data collection or recording
v. Data analysis and interpretation
vi. Drawing conclusion
01mark@=06total marks

(b)
i. They cannot be replaced or replenished within a short period of time.
ii. Helium is a non-combustible gas but hydrogen is highly flammable.
iii. They are stable because their outermost shells are full of electrons.
iv. Water dissolves many substances than any other liquid.

1mark@=04 total marks

7. (a)

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 Sub-atomic particle Location Charge Relative mass
+
Proton In the nucleus 1 1
Neutron In the nucleus 0 1
Electron Outside the nucleus (in -1
the shells)
1mark@=04total marks

(b)

Property Solid state Liquid state Gas state

Shape Have a fixed shape Takes the shape of the Have no definite shape
container
Movement of particle No movement of Particles move from Particles move fast
particles one another from one part to
another

1mark@=06total marks

8. (a) Differences between electrovalent compound (sodium chloride) and covalent compound (carbon
disulphide)
S/N Sodium chloride (Electrovalent compound) Carbon disulphide (Covalent compound)
i Have high melting and boiling points Have low melting and boiling points
ii Can conduct electricity when in solution or Cannot conduct electricity
molten state
iii It is a crystalline solid at room temperature It is a gas at room temperature
iv Soluble in water Insoluble in water
v Formed by transfer of electrons Formed by sharing of electrons
01mark@=05total marks

(b) .
i. Connect the Bunsen to the gas supply
ii. Close the air holes of a Bunsen burner
iii. Put on the gas tap
iv. Light on the match stick and use it to light the Bunsen burner
v. Adjust the metal ring (collar) to obtain non luminous flame.
(1 mark @ total 5 marks)

9. (a)
Compound name Chemical formula
Water
Sodium carbonate
Aluminium sulphate
1mark@=03 total marks

(b) First stage: To calculate percentage of oxygen

Percentage of sulphur + percentage of oxygen =100%

40.1% + X=100%

X=100%-40.1%

X=59.9%

The percentage of oxygen is 59.9%..............................01 mark

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 Second stage: To calculate empirical formula of a compound

Data

Percentage of oxygen=59.9%

Percentage of sulphur=40.1%

RAM of Sulphur=32

RAM of Oxygen=40.1%

Required: Empirical formula

Symbol of an element S O 02marks

Percentage by mass of an element 40.1 59.9
RAM of an element 32 16

Divide by smallest value

Whole number 1 3
The empirical formula of a compound is …………………..01mark

Third stage: To calculate molecular formula of a compound

but ………………….0.5mark

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Then from ………………………..0.5mark

M.F=1 ( )

M.F=

The molecular formula of a compound is …………………………01mark

10. (a)
i. Gas B is oxygen…………………………..01mark
ii. Catalyst Q is manganese (IV) oxide………01mark

(b)

i. ………………………………………01mark
ii. ……………………………………….01mark

(c) Chemical properties of gas Q (oxygen)

i. It support combustion

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 ii. Reacts with metals to form basic oxides.
iii. Reacts with non-metals to form acidic oxides.
iv. It is a strong oxidizing agent.
v. It reacts with iron in the presence of water to form rust.
Any three point; 1mark@=03 total marks

(d) LABORATORY PREPARATION OF GAS Q BY THE DECOMPOSITION OF POTASSIUM

CHLORATE

Heading=01mark
Diagram=03marks

Labeling at least eight parts @0.5mark=04 total marks

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