Student’s Assessment Number………….…………………………………….

THE PRESIDENT’S OFFICE

REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

BUNDA DISTRICT COUNCIL

FORM TWO PRE-NATIONAL EXAMINATION

032 CHEMISTRY
Time: 2½ hours September 2023

Instructions

1. This paper consists of sections A, B, and C with a total of Ten (10) questions.
2. Answer all questions in both sections
3. Section A carries (15) marks, section B seventy (70) marks and section C carries fifteen (15) marks
4. All answers should be written in the space provided.
5. All writings must be in blue or black ink, except for diagrams that must be in pencil
6. Cellular phones and any unauthorized material are not allowed in the examination room
7. The following atomic masses may be used: H=1,C=12,O=16

SECTION A (15 Marks)

1. For each of the items (i) – (x) choose the best answer among the given alternatives and write the answers in
the box provided.
i. Chemistry is a scientific activity because
A. Chemistry is studied in schools
B. Knowledge of chemistry is acquired through observations, experimentation and logical reasoning.
C. It is an interesting subject
D. It involves the study of non-living things

ii. On her first experiment, Lillian dissolved sulphuric acid in water and heat was evolved. In her second
experiment she dissolved sugar in water and no heat was evolved or absorbed. She concluded that: -
A. Her first experiment was a physical change B.
Both of her experiments were physical changes
C. Her second experiment was a chemical change
D. Her first experiment was a chemical change

iii. Loose or floppy clothing is not allowing in the laboratory. Why? A. Movement has to be fast.
B. It will get wet when water splashes.
C. It may catch fire or cause one to fall
D. It causes poor ventilation in the body

iv. Steam reforming of natural gas is the method used to produce pure hydrogen gas. The natural gas used
in the process is;
A. Water gas C. Hydrogen Chloride
B. Methane D. Ammonia
v. Substance B has a percentage composition by mass of 54.6% carbon, 9.1% Hydrogen,
36.3% Oxygen. the empirical formula of substance B is :
A. CH2O C. C2H4O
B. CH4O D. C2H6O

vi. Which of the following is not a component of the First Aid Kit?

Page 1 of 4
 Student’s Assessment Number………….…………….
A. Goggles C. Dropper
B. Gloves D. A pair of scissors

vii. If you want the Bunsen burner flame to have the same colour as the candle flame you must;
A. Have the air hole completely open
B. Turn on a large supply of gas
C. Have the air holes completely closed
D. D. Have more candle burning
viii. There are two particles inside the nucleus. Which one contributes to the net change of the nucleus?
A. Dalton C. Electrons
B. Protons D. Neutron

ix. A rapid chemical reaction that releases energy in the form of light and noticeable heat is called
A. Ignition B. a reactant C. combustion D. heating
x. Given that element “M” with of 2:8:3 combines with “G” with electronic configuration of 2:6 to form
a compound. What is the chemical formula of compound formed
A. G3M2 C. G2M3
B. M2 G3 D. M3G2

(i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi) (vii) (viii) (ix) (x)

2. Match the mixtures in LIST A with the corresponding methods of separation in LIST B by writing the letter
of the correct answer below the item number in the table below.
LIST A LIST B

i. Ethanol from water A. Chromatography

ii. Salt from sea water B. Filtration
iii. Rice and husk C. Solvent extraction
iv. Oil in sunflower D. Fractional distillation
v. Erythrocytes from blood. E. Decantation
F. Layer separation
G. Centrifugation
H. Winnowing
I. Simple distillation

LIST A (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v)

LIST B
SECTION B (70 Marks)
3. (a) Is an air a mixture or a compound? ………………………………
Give four reasons
i. ………………………………………………………………………………………
ii. ……………………………………………………………………………………
iii. ………………………………………………………………………………………
iv. ………………………………………………………………………………………
(b) A form two student dipped a clean iron rod into a cold distilled water in a test tube and left it for 2 days.
i. State what will happen to the iron rod after two days
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
ii. Explain the observations if the rod is replaced by a painted nail in the same test tube and left there for
2 days ……………………………………………………………………………………………

Page 2 of 4
 Student’s Assessment Number………….…………………………………….

iii. Explain the observation if cold distilled water will be replaced by a mixture of hot water and oil
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
(c) Explain any two methods that are used to prevent iron from rusting by giving vivid examples.
i.………………………………………………………………………
ii………………………………………………………………………

4. (a) i...……..are atoms of different elements having the same number of neutrons but different masses.
ii. Which particles are transferred during chemical reaction………………………………?
iii……………………………………..tend to display metallic and nonmetallic characteristic
iv. Serum is separated from blood samples by employing a technique called…………………

(b) Matter is anything that has mass and occupies space. It includes all materials that make up our
environment. Matter exists in three states. The states of matter can be changed from one to another by
varying various conditions like pressure and temperature. Of what importance is change of states of matter
useful in human life? Give reasons to support each of your answer. (2marks @)
i. …………………………………………………………………
ii. …………………………………………………………………
iii. …………………………………………………………………
5. (a) All matter is composed of very small indivisible particles which fit together to form various substances
that exist as solid, liquid and gases.
i. What is the name of that particle? …………………………………………………………
ii. Name three sub particles of that particle in question 4(a) (i) above?
iii. It is said that the mass of that particle in question 4(a)(i) is contributed only by nucleons and not
electrons. Explain, why? ……………………………………………………………………………
(b) What was the reason for making modification of the Dalton’s atomic theory? Give one reason
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
(c) Carbon has main isotopes,126 C and 14 6C with relative abundances 98.89% and X% respectively.
Calculate the value of X and the relative atomic mass of Carbon.

6. (a) Mrs. Seypalm was addressing the villagers about uses of a good fuel for proper environmental
conservation. What are the four qualities of a good fuel?
i. …………………………………………………………………………………………
ii. …………………………………………………………………………………………
iii.………………………………………………………………………………………….
iv. ………………………………………………………………………………………….

(c) The experiment was done to measure the heat value of biodiesel. In this experiment 12 litre of water
was heated using 56g of biodiesel. The temperature of water raised from 24.7℃ to 68.5 ℃. Determine
heat value of the biodiesel. (Specific heat capacity of water = 4.18 KJ Kg-1 K-1, density of water = 1000
kg/m3

7. (a)All living things on the earth depend on substance Q which is found in air for their survival. Both marine
and aquatic living organisms require that substance Q for respiration and some industrial processes also
requires that substance Q.

i. What is the name of substance Q

ii. Mention two methods by which the substance Q can be prepared in the laboratory.
iii. Draw a neat, large and well labeled diagram for the set up for preparation of substance Q if potassium
chlorate were to be used.

Page 3 of 4
 Student’s Assessment Number………….…………….
iv. Write the word equation for the laboratory preparation of substance Q using the chemical mentioned in
(a)(iii) above. …………………………………..
(b) Write two (2) other uses of substance Q other than respiration.
i.……………………………....................................................................................
ii. …………...............................................................................................................

8. Write the letters given after the table with the information to fit the elements in the table use the information
given in each part of the question.

Table:
I VIII

II III IV V VI VII

(a) Write;
i. A in the table for an element found in group (II) and period 3.
ii. B for an element found in group (III) and period 2. iii. C for an element
found in group (VII) and period 2. iv. D for an element found in group (I)
and period 3.
v. E for an element found in group (VII) and period 3. vi.
Write the actual symbols of element A-E
A……………B……………C…….……...D………………E………………
vii. The tendency of showing a regular repeating pattern of elements in the table above is
called…………………………………………….
(b) Briefly explain the importance of using chemical symbols, Give giving four (4) points.

9. (a) Differentiate;
i. Homogenous mixture from heterogeneous mixture
ii. Miscible from immiscible liquids
(b) Seypalm was in the kitchen frying eggs in the container A and by the same time he sublimated solid
iodine in the other container which was labeled B.
i. What changes were encountered by the two substances? Mention two. (1 mark@)
……………………………………… and ……………………………………
ii. State the difference which exists between the changes mentioned in (a) (i) by providing three (3)
points. 2 marks @)
Change in container A Change in container B
i.
ii.
iii.

SECTION C (15 Marks)

10. Compound N is the most abundant substance on the earth. About 71% of the earth’s surface is covered by the
compound N. Without compound N, no life. This means compound N is very important in everyday life of a
human being and other organisms. By giving six (6) reasons explain why substance N is very important in our
daily lives?

Page 4 of 4
 THE PRESIDENT’S OFFICE
REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

BUNDA DISTRICT COUNCIL

FORM TWO PRE-NATIONAL EXAMINATION

032 CHEMISTRY
MARKING SCHEME SEPTEMBER 2023

SECTION A (15 MARKS)

1.
i ii iii iv v vi vii viii ix x
B D B B C C C B C D
(@1 = 10 marks)

2.

LIST A i ii iii iv v
LIST B D I H C G
(@1 = 5 marks)
SECTION B (70 MARKS)
3. (a)Air is a mixture
REASONS
i. Air components can be separated by physical means
ii. when air mixes no sound or heat is observed
iii. The composition of air varies from place to place
iv. No simple chemical formula of air @ 01 mark

(b) i. iron rod will not get rust because distilled water does not dissolved oxygen

ii. Painted nail will not get rust because paint prevent oxygen and water from coming into
contact with nail
iii. There will be no rusting reaction because dissolved oxygen has been removed by
boiling the water

----there will be the layer of oil prevent oxygen in from dissolving in water

(c) Methods of preventing rusting

- Painting

This is coating of item with the special paint pigment

For example: doors, windows which are made of iron materials
- Alloying

-this involves mixing of molten iron with other molten metals to form alloy which does not get
rust. E.g.; stainless steel (knife, cooking utensils)

Page 1 of 5
4 (a) 01 mark @

i. Isotopes ii. Electrons iii. Metalloids iv. Chromatography

(b) Importance of Changes of States of Matter (Any three Points 02 marks @)
i. Water cycle
ii. Refrigeration/ Air Condition-Water change to vapourabsorb energy (heat) from the
surround and final cause cooling effect
iii. Metallurgy –It involves purification of metals from their ores and manufacture of alloys
i. Steam engines
ii. Drying of materials

5. (a) i. Atom (01 mark)

ii. sub-atomic particles (01 mark@)
- Protons
- Neutrons
- Electrons

iii. The mass of an atom is said to be contributed by neutrons and protons not electrons
…because mass of electron is very small such that it is almost neglected (01 mark)

(b) Shortcomings of the Dalton’s atomic theory(01 mark@)

i. Dalton did not explain the structure of the atom, he could not explain how elements differ
from each other
ii. Dalton did not explain why atom combine with each other
iii Also he did not explain the force that binds atoms together in a molecule

(c) X= 100%-98.89% (01 mark)

X= 1.11%

Data given (01 mark)

Mass of carbon _12= 12g

%composition of carbon-12=98,89%

%composition of carbon-14=1.11%

Mass of element (carbon -14)=14

Soln

Relative atomic mass= SUM of(mass of element X %composition of the element)

100
12×98.89/100 + 14× 1.11/100 = 12.02 11.8668 + 0.1554 =12.0222
Relative atomic mass=12.0222 (2Marks)

6. (a) (01 mark@)

i. availability
ii. affordability

Page 2 of 5
 iii. high energy value/high heat content
iv. easy to transport and store

Data given (01 mark)

◦Initial temperature, θ1= 24.7℃ = 24.7 + 273 = 297.7 k

◦Final temperature, θ2= 68.5 ℃ = 68.5 + 273 =341.5 k

◦Mass of biodiesel, M = 56g = 0.056 kg

◦Volume of water, V =12 litres= 0.12 m3

◦Heat energy value of biodiesel, E = ?

Solution
◦From the formula,
◦But, Mass of water, m = density x volume (01 mark)

=1000 Kg/m3 × 0.012m3= 12 kg

m =12 kg
E = 𝒎𝒄Δ𝜽𝑴(01 mark)
E = 12x4.18 × (341.5−297.7)𝟎.𝟎𝟓𝟔
E = 392,32 KJ/Kg (01 mark)
Heat energy value of biodiesel is 392,32 KJ/Kg . (01 mark)

7. (a) i. oxygen (01 mark)

ii. Methods for preparation of oxygen
-decomposition of hydrogen peroxide by using manganese (iv) oxide as a catalyst
(01 mark)
-heating potassium chlorate in the presence manganese (iv) oxide as a catalyst
(01 mark)
iii. Preparation of oxygen from potassium chlorate

Title: (00½ mark)

Diagram: 03 marks
Labels: (3 × 0½ = 1½
marks)

iv. The equation for the reaction

Catalyst
Potassium chlorate Heat
→ Potassium + oxygen chloride
(b) Two other uses of oxygen (01 mark@)
i. used for burning and support vital combustion process
ii. used in mining and purification of metals

Page 3 of 5
8. (a)
Table i – v
I VIII

1 II III IV V VI VII

B C

D A E

3
(00½@= 02½ marks)

vi. A – Mg
B–B
C–F
D – Na (00½@= 02½ marks)
E – Cl

vii. Periodicity (01 mark)

(b) Significance of chemical symbol

i. To quickly understand the elements being referred to instead of memorizing
the full names
ii. Enables the writing of chemical equations in abbreviated forms instead of
writing each element in full names
(01@= 04 marks)
iii. Helps to distinguish one element from another
iv. Helps in knowing the name of elements, for example, Cu means copper

9. (a) i. Homogeneous mixture is the one that mix uniformly in composition, appearance
and properties while heterogeneous mixture has different composition appearance and
properties. (0.5 mark@)
ii. Miscible liquids mix completely while immiscible liquids do not mix
completely with each other. (0.5 mark@)
(b) (i)Physical change and chemical change (01 mark@)

Change in container A Change in container B

i. New substance is formed
No new substance is formed
ii. change is not easily reversible
change is easily reversible
iv. heat is given out or absorbed
No heat is given out or absorbed

(02 marks@)
Page 4 of 5
 SECTION C (15 MARKS)
10. (02.5 marks@)
i. Domestic use (daily use)
- Drinking
- Cooking food
- Cleaning our surrounding
- Washing our bodies
- Washing our clothes

ii. Transportation use

- Boats and ships used to transport people
- Boats and ships used to transport goods

iii. Recreation use (leisure)

- Used for swimming
- Used Sporting fishing
- Ocean water used for scuba-diving

iv. Mining
- Used to carry away impurities.
- Used as solvent to extract mineral

v. Energy
- Moving water used to generate electricity (HEP)

vi. Construction
- Contraction of buildings used to mix sand and cement.
- Contraction of road it used to compress the sand

vii. Fishing
- It used for fishing
- Used for artificial fish pond

Page 5 of 5