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Paper 1

(THEORY)
233/1 Chemistry - P1
SEPTEMBER 2023 Wednesday 5:00 am – 7:00 am
20th Sept, 2023
2 hours

KANGA HIGH SCHOOL

FORM 4 CHEMISTRY

Form One Work

(THEORY)

Instructions to Candidates

a) Write your name and Admission number in the spaces provided above.
b) Sign and write the date of examination in the spaces provided above
c) Answer ALL the questions in the spaces provided below each question.
d) Mathematical tables and silent electronic calculators may be used.
e) All working MUST be clearly shown where necessary.
f) This paper consists of 12 printed pages

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Question Max. Score Candidate’s

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1 – 30 80

Candidates should check the question paper to ascertain that all the pages are printed as
indicated and that no questions are missing.

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1. The diagram below shows the combustion of ethane gas. Study it and answer the questions
about it:

Gas F
To suction pump
Delivery tube

Ice cold water

Ethane gas
Substance K

a) Identify substance K (1mk)

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b) Write an equation for the complete combustion of ethane gas. (1mk)

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c) The pH of substance K is found to be less than 7. Explain this observation (1mk)

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2. When solid P was heated strongly, it gave off water and a solid residue. When water was
added to the solid residue, the original solid P was formed.
a) What name is given to the process described above? (1mk)

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b) Give one example of solid P. (1mk)

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3. Explain why solid carbon (IV) oxide (dry ice) is preferred to ordinary ice for use in a cool
box. (1mk)

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4. The following diagram represent a set up showing how changes of state from solid to liquid
could be investigate.

Identify the apparatus P and Q and state their functions.

P …………………………………………………….. (1mk)

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Q …………………………………………………….. (1mk)

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5. Explain how to obtain pure samples from a mixture containing ammonium chloride, copper
(II) oxide and potassium carbonate. (3mks)

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6. a) Describe briefly how you can prepare an acid-base indicator from coloured hibiscus
flowers. (2mks)
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 b) State and explain the observation that you would expect when lemon juice is added into a
test tube containing copper turnings. (1mk)

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7. (I) With the aid of a well labeled diagram, show that the innermost region of a non-luminous
flame consists of unburnt gases. (2mks)

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(II) What causes striking back of a Bunsen burner? (1mk)

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8. The set up below can be used to prepare oxygen gas. Study it and answer the questions that
follow.

i) Identify substance X. (1mk)

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ii) Write the equation for the reaction which occurs in the flask. (1mk)

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iii) State one use of oxygen other than in welding. (1mk)

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9. A magnesium ribbon sample was heated in separate volumes of pure oxygen and air.
a) In which sample was the mass of the product higher? Explain. (1mk)

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b) Write the equations for the reactions in the sample with air. (2mks)

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10. The table below shows behavior of metals P, Q, R and S. Study it and answer the questions
that follow.

i) Arrange the metals in the order of reactivity starting with the most reactive. (2mks)

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ii) Name a metal which is likely to be R. (1mk)

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11. Describe an experimental procedure that can be used to extract corn oil from maize seeds
(2mks)

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12. Common salt is normally sprinkled on roads in cold countries.
i) Explain the role of common salt in defrosting ice on roads in ice cold countries.

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ii) Explain why the long term effect of use of common salt is costly to motorists. (1mk)

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13. The diagram below represents a paper chromatogram for three brands of juices suspected to
contain banned food colorings.

A B C
X X X
Brand of juice

The results showed the presence of banned food colorings in B and C only. On the same
diagram:

a) Circle the spots which show the banned food colorings (1mk)

b) Which two properties does the method above rely on? (1mk)
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c) State two applications of chromatography. (1mk)

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14. Give two reasons why the collar of a Bunsen burner producing a non-luminous flame should
be fully closed when not in use. (2mks)

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15. Morgan, a form one student who was feeling unwell was taken to a dispensary and diagnosed
with tonsils. He was given Amoxicillin capsules in a packet with a description as shown in
the figure below. Use it to answer the questions that follow.

i) What does 1 X 3 on the packet stand for? (1mk)

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ii) Explain how Morgan should take the capsules. (1mk)

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iii) Supposing Morgan took the capsules at 8.00am in the morning, what other hours of the
day will he take the capsules? (1mk)

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16. The pH of the soil was found to be 5.8. An agricultural officer recommended the addition of
calcium oxide.

a) State two functions of calcium oxide. (2mks)

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b) Give the name of the process applied in above. (1mk)

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17. Name the catalyst used in the following chemical reactions.

i) Hardening of oils to solid fats. (1mk)

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ii) Preparation of hydrogen gas from dilute Sulphuric (VI) acid and zinc metal. (1mk)

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18. The figure below shows how solid sodium carbonate and dilute hydrochloric acid react.
Study it and answer the questions that follow.

a) State the observations made in test tubes A and B. (1mk)

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Test tube B …………………………………………………………………………

b) Write an ionic equation for the reaction in test tube A. (1mk)

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c) Explain the observation made when calcium carbonate reacts with dilute Sulphuric (VI)
acid. (1mk)

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19. The diagram below shows an apparatus used in the laboratory to carry out some experiments.

i) Give the name of the above apparatus. (1mk)

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ii) What is the importance of the shape of the apparatus named in (a) above. (1mk)

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iii) Give one reason for using glass as the material for the above apparatus. (1mk)

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20. Explain why volumetric flasks are preferred to cylinders and beakers when measuring liquids
in the laboratory. (1mk)

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21. A set up was set by reacting sodium with water. The sodium metal was wrapped with
aluminium foil and a hole was pierced on the foil, and then placed at the mouth of the test
tube inverted in a trough of water as shown below.

a) Explain why sodium metal was wrapped with aluminium foil. (1mk)

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b) Write the formula of the ion responsible for the change of the colour of the
phenolphthalein. (1mk)

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22. i) Zinc reacts with hydrochloric acid according to the equation.

Zn (s) + 2HCl (aq) ZnCl2 (aq) + H2 (g)

Identify the reducing agent. Give a reason for the answer. (2mks)

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ii) Iron sheets are dipped in molten zinc to prevent rusting. Name this process. (1mk)

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23. Highlight the stages of gas preparation. (2mks)

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24. The diagram below shows the apparatus used to determine the percentage of oxygen in the
air.

40 cm3 of air was passed though heated copper turnings slowly and repeatedly until constant
volume of 31.66 cm3 was obtained.

a) Give a reason why air was passed slowly in the above experiment. (1mk)

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b) State the observation made in the combustion tube at the end of the experiment. (1mk)

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c) Find the percentage of air used during the reaction. (1mk)

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d) State two possible source of error in this experiment. (2mks)

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25. Draw a simplified diagram of a common Liebig condenser and show the entry and exit
direction of water by use of arrows. (2mks)

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26. The table below shows the pH of certain solutions.

pH 8 1 14 7 6

Solution V W X Y Z

Identify with reasons the solution

i) With the highest concentration of hydrogen ions. (2mks)

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ii) Which can be used to make toothpaste? (1mk)

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iii) Suggest the pH value of the solution obtained by mixing W and Y. Explain (2mks)

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27. A student correctly categorized air as a mixture and NOT as a compound. Give two reasons
in support of the answer. (2mks)

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28. a) Study the diagram below and answer the questions that follow.

i) Name gas J. (1mk)

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ii) Explain why it is important to heat the wet sand before heating the metal. (1mk)

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iii) Explain why sodium metal is not suitable for this experiment. (1mk)

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 b) Below is a set up showing some properties of hydrogen gas.

i) Identify the type of reaction taking place in the combustion tube. (1mk)

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ii) State and explain any two observations made in the combustion tube. (2mks)

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iii) What property of hydrogen gas makes this reaction possible? (1mk)

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29. The diagram below shows how two gases x and y were collected.

a) Name the two methods used. (1mk)

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b) Which of the two gases x and y is denser? …………………………………(1mk)

30. When burning magnesium was lowered in a gas jar full of carbon (IV) oxide, it continued to
burn but when burning Zinc was lowered in a gas jar full of carbon (IV) oxide, it was put off.
Explain these observations. (2mks)

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