THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA

PRESIDENTS OFFICE, REGIONAL ADMINSTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

NJOMBE REGION
FORM TWO EXAMINATIONS – AUGUST 2023.
CODE 032 CHEMISTRY TIME 2:30HRS

INSTRUCTIONS
• This paper consists of section A and B with total of 10 questions
• Answer all questions
• All writings must be in black or blue ink except diagram
• Any unauthorized materials are not allowed in examination room
• Write your Examination number on each page of your answer
sheet/booklets
• The following atomic masses maybe used
H=1, O=16, C=12, Ca=40, Ne=20, Mg= 24, Al= 27, N= 14, S=32

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 SECTION A : (30 Marks)
1. For each of the following items (i-x), choose the correct answer from the given
alternatives and write its letter in the box provided.
i. During precipitation, water falls in the form of
A. Rain and clouds B. Water ice
C. Rain, hail and snow D. Snow and hail [ ]
ii. Ungalvanized Iron sheets undergo rusting when exposed to
A. Air and fire B. Air and moisture
C. Oil and air D. Water and oil [ ]
iii. Which of the following is not among the instrument and chemicals used for
first aid
A. Pair of scissors B. Assorted bandages
C. Mosquito spray D. Sterilized cotton wool [ ]
iv. The process by which substances are heated in the absence or limited of air
is called
A. Destructive distillation B. Fractional distillation
B. Simple distillation C. Combustion [ ]
v. Which of the following electronic configurations are of metals?
A. 2:8:3 and 2:8:8:1 B. 2:8:1 and 2:5
C. 2:8:2 and 2:8:6 D. 2:8:6 and 2:8:8:7 [ ]
vi. The choice of a good source of heat depends on the
A. Color of flame B. Quantity and Quality of heat
produced
C. Substance to be heated D. Type and shape of flame [ ]
vii. When sugar is dissolved in water, a uniform mixture is formed. What is the
name of the resulting mixture?
A. Solute B. Solution C. Suspension D. Solvent [ ]
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viii. The Sodium ion (Na ) differs from Sodium atom because Sodium ion has?
A. Less proton B. Less electron
C. More neutrons D. More shells [ ]
ix. A person who get burnt accidentally in the chemistry laboratory should be
given one of the following as first aid
A. Nitric acid B. Petroleum jelly C. Sodium hydroxide
D. Antibiotic solution [ ]
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 x. The solid that forms after the vapor cools
A. Residue B. Filtrate C. Deposition D. Sublimate [ ]

i ii iii iv v vi vii viii ix x

2. (a) Match the classes of fire in list A with the corresponding examples of each
class in list B by writing the letter of the correct response below the
corresponding item number to the table provided.
LIST A LIST B
i. Class B fire A. Petrol, Alcohol, Kerosene
ii. Class D fire B. Paper, Petrol, Cloth
iii. Class A fire C. Paper, wood, cloth
iv. Class C fire D. Propane, plastic, butane
v. Class E fire E. Butane and propane
F. Sodium, plastic, Lithium
G. Motors, petrol, wiring
H. Sodium, Lithium, Magnesium
I. Wiring, Motors, Machinery
J. Paper, Butane, Motor

i ii iii iv v

(b) Fill the blanks with the correct answers

i. Oxygen gas does not but it supports…………………………
ii. ……………………………………..source of energy that cannot be
replenished within a short period of time
iii. Solution is a homogeneous mixture between solute and…………
iv. Three states of matter are solid, liquid and……………………..
v. …………………….is a zone of burning gas that produce heat and light
3. (a). The following substances available in chemistry laboratory were stone,
sodium, magnesium ribbon, calcium carbonate, sulphur, ethanol and water.
With one example from substances listed above define;

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 i.
Matter……………………………………………………………
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ii. Element
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iii. Compound
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iv. Solvent
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b). Write chemical symbols for the following elements
i. Sodium…………………………………………………………………….
ii. Lead………………………………………………………………………..
iii. Mercury……………………………………………………………………
iv. Argon……………………………………………………………………..
v. Potassium…………………………………………………………………
c). In learning chemistry there are various techniques for separation of
mixture, name a methods which is suitable used to separate the following
mixtures in chemistry laboratory.
i. Iron and Sand……………………………………………………
ii. Iodine and Sand…………………………………………………..
iii. Ethanol and Water…………………………………………………
iv. Oil and Groundnuts……………………………………………….
v. Die of Chlorophyll…………………………………………………

SECTION B: (70 Marks)

4. The reddish brown oxide of metal L was formed by the action of moisture and
oxygen on a metal surface.
a. Identify metal L………………………………………………………………

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 b. What are the three condition necessary for the formation of reddish brown
on metal surface
(i) ………………………………………………………………………..
(ii) ………………………………………………………………………..
(iii) ………………………………………………………………………….
c. What is a name for the condition?
………………………………………………………………………………
d. Suggest a method for preventing what occurred on a metal surface L by
giving five methods.
(i) ………………………………………………………………………..
(ii) ………………………………………………………………………..
(iii) ………………………………………………………………………….
(iv) …………………………………………………………………………
(v) …………………………………………………………………………

5. a). Write chemical name of the following formula

(i ) (NH 4 )2 CO3..................................................................................
(ii ) N 2O4 ............................................................................................
(iii) Ca (HCO3 )2 ..................................................................................
(iv) Fe2O3 ............................................................................................
(v ) Na2 SO4 .......................................................................................
b). Calculate oxidation number of the following underlined element

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 (i ) NO2−1

(ii ) Al 2 (CO3 )3

(iii) Cr 2O7−2

c). Neon is a group zero element with atomic number 20, 21 and 22 with their
relative abundance of 90.50%, 0.30% and 9.20% respectively. Calculate
relative atomic mass of neon.

6. a). Define the following terms

i. Periodic table

ii. Atom

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 iii. Electronic configuration of an element.

b). Study the following periodic table and answer the questions that follows

I VIII
A II III IV V VI VII B
D C
E
F
i. Name the elements represented by the letters A, B, C, D, E and F.

ii. Draw the electronic structure of atoms E and F

iii. From the structure drawn in (ii) above state the valence, period, and
group the atom.

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 iv. Write any three similarities of the elements represented by a letter A and
F.

7. Explain the following statements as used in chemistry

i. What is a universal solvent
……………………………………………………………………………
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ii. Hydrogen is collected by downward displacement of water
……………………………………………………………………………
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iii. Laboratory should have rough floor
……………………………………………………………………………
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iv. Laboratory should have large windows
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v. Laboratory doors should be opened outwards
……………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………
b). The diagram below represents a simple water filter

i. Name the parts labeled A to D

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 ii. State the functions of each part named above

8. Education about first aid is necessary for every human being for saving our life.
By using the following guideline, educate your friends about first aid.
a) What is first aid

b) Mention 5 (five) importance of first aid

(i) ………………………………………………………………………..
(ii) ………………………………………………………………………..
(iii) ………………………………………………………………………….
(iv) …………………………………………………………………………
(v) …………………………………………………………………………

(c) Outline any six components of first aid kit and their uses
(i) ………………………………………………………………………..
(ii) ………………………………………………………………………..
(iii) ………………………………………………………………………….
(iv) …………………………………………………………………………
(v) …………………………………………………………………………
(vi) ………………………………………………………………………..
(d) What will happen if first aid education is not given to a society

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9. Hydrogen is the highest and most abundant element in the universe also is the
main element from which the sun and stars.
a) Draw a well labeled diagram for preparation of hydrogen gas in the
laboratory

i. State the function of delivery tube, cork, and gas jar

ii. Name a method of collecting hydrogen gas from a diagram

drawn in 9(a) above.

b) If the following apparatus for preparing hydrogen gas is broken,

delivery tube, gas jar, water trough, what are the other apparatus can
you use for preparing it?

c) Give five(5) uses of hydrogen gas

(i) ………………………………………………………………………..
(ii) ………………………………………………………………………..
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 (iii) ………………………………………………………………………….
(iv) …………………………………………………………………………
(v) …………………………………………………………………………

d) Explain how you can test the presence of the following gases in the
laboratory
i. Oxygen

ii. Hydrogen

iii. Steam of water

10.With the aid of diagram described the process that involve the movement of
water above, below and on the earth’s surface.
a) Explain any (6) economics importance of water
(i) ………………………………………………………………………..
(ii) ………………………………………………………………………..
(iii) ………………………………………………………………………….
(iv) …………………………………………………………………………
(v) …………………………………………………………………………
(vi) ………………………………………………………………………..

b) What are the use of water in

i. Farm

ii. Home

iii. At school

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iv. In a human body

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