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ST KELMON PRIVATE SECONDARY SCHOOL

2024 JUNIOR CERTIFICATE EDUCATION MOCK EXAMINATION

CHEMISTRY
(100 Marks) Subject Number: J038
Thursday, 4th April Time allowed: 2 Hours

Instructions
1. This paper contains 9 pages. Please check. Question Tick if Do not write
number answered on these
2. This paper has three sections, A, B and C. columns
3. Answer all questions in the spaces provided 1 – 20
4. Write your examination number on all 21
pages.
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SECTION A

1. The number of neutrons in the atoms having A. 47

atomic mass 238 and atomic number 92 is B. 63
A. 92 C. 110
B. 146 D. 125
C. 238 6. Select the balanced equation representing the
D. 330 reaction between sulphuric acid and sodium
2. Isotopes have exactly the same _____ hydroxide.
A. Chemical properties
B. Physical properties
C. Atomic mass
D. Electron configuration
7. How many atoms are there altogether in
3. Which of the following is the difference
3H2SO4?
between an element and compound?
A. 9
A. Element cannot be split into simpler
B. 10
substances by chemical means while
C. 20
compound can be split into individual
D. 21
using chemical reactions
8. What kind of network does a sodium chloride
B. Elements do not react while compounds
crystal have
do react
A. Ionic
C. Elements do lose electrons while
B. Molecular
compounds do not lose electrons
C. Covalent
D. Elements have no bounds while
D. Metallic
compounds have bonds
9. C19H40 melts at 32oC and boils at 330oC. A
4. Isotopes of the same element differ in the
possible use for this alkane might be for ___
number of their ___
A. A gas burner fuel
A. Atoms
B. A motor car fuel
B. Electrons
C. Making candles
C. Neutrons
D. A grease solvent
D. Protons
10.If X is an atom in Group II of the periodic table
5. Phosphorus which has a valency of 3 reacts
and Y is an atom in Group VII then if the two
with oxygen to form an oxide. What is the
substances react, the chemical formula of the
molecular mass of the oxide? O=16 amu;
compound produced will be _____
P=31 amu
A. XY
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B. X2Y B. Carbon dioxide

C. XY2 C. Hydrogen
D. X2Y7 D. Ethane
11.Given the atomic mass of magnesium as 24 and 16.Which of the following substances is a
that of oxygen as 16, what is the percentage by compound?
weight of oxygen in MgO? A. Oxygen gas
A. 20 B. Water
B. 33 C. Iron metal
C. 40 D. Chlorine gas
D. 50 17.Which of the following acids is contained in
12.Fractional distillation of petroleum is a special fizzy drinks?
separation process that depends on differences A. Lactic acid
in _______ B. Ethanoic acid
A. Physical state C. Carbonic acid
B. Chemical properties D. Tartaric acid
C. Melting point 18.How many hydrogen atoms are in three
D. Boiling point molecules of ethanol, C2H5OH?
13.The chemical formula of an alkane with 16 A. 6
carbon atoms is ____ B. 10
A. C16H16 C. 15
B. C16H32 D. 18
C. C16H34 19.Why do isotopes have similar chemical
D. C16H30 properties?
14.The reaction represented by the chemical A. They have more protons than electrons
equation B. They have same number of electrons in
is an example of _______ their outermost shell
A. Complete combustion C. They have same number of protons
B. Substitution reaction D. They exist in the same state
C. Sublimation 20.Which of the following are halogens?
D. Addition reaction A. Li and F
15.When heptane is burnt in a very limited supply B. Be and Cl
of oxygen the main gas produced is _____ C. Cl and I
A. Carbon monoxide D. Mg and Br

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SECTION B (50 Marks)

21. (a) Define isotopes. 2 marks

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(b) An element Y consists of isotopes of masses 10 and 11 with a percentage of 18.7% and 81.3%
respectively. Calculate the relative atomic mass of Y. (5 marks)

22.(a) What is the main difference between ionic bonding and covalent bonding? 3 marks
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(b) Give any two examples of ionic compounds. 2 marks
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(c) Draw electronic diagram for carbon dioxide (CO2). Use dot (.) and cross (x). Show only the outer most
energy level electrons. 3 marks

23. (a) What is a laboratory? 2 marks

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(b) Figure 2 below shows a laboratory hazard symbol
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i What is the meaning of the symbol? 1 mark

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ii Explain any two safety measures that need to observed when handling such substances. 4 marks
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24.Figure 3 is a laboratory apparatus.

(a) Name the apparatus. 1 mark

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(b) What is the function of the apparatus? 1 mark
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25. (a) Balance the chemical equation Fe2O3(s) + HCl(aq) → FeCl3(aq) + H2O(l) 3 marks
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(c) Explain how a mixture of sand and iron fillings can be separated. 2 marks
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(d) Which physical property is used in distillation as a method of separating a mixture of miscible liquids?
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26. The nuclear notation of an atom M is given as 𝟏𝟒𝟕𝑴

a. What do the numbers 14 and 7 stand for? 2 marks
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b. In which group does the element belong? 1 mark
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27. (a) State any one use of argon gas. 1 mark
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28. Explain the trend of reactivity of group 7 elements. 2 marks
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29. Below is an equation representing the burning of methane. CH4 + O2 → CO2 + H2O
a. Complete the balancing of the equation 2 marks

b. Is this an example of complete or incomplete combustion? Give reason for your answer 3 marks
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30. Draw the electron dot and cross diagram of the following
(a) CH4. (C=6, H=1) 2 marks

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(b) Write 0.0000167 kg in standard form 2 marks

(c) State the difference between “accuracy” and “precision”. 3 marks

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(d) What is the difference between basic and derived units of measurement 3 marks
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SECTION C (30 MARKS)

31.(a) Describe an experiment that could be done to investigate the effect of temperature on solubility.
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(b) Explain two applications of neutralization reaction? 4 marks
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32. Describe an experiment that would be carried out to show that matter is made of small particles using
coffee grains. 10 marks
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33. (a) Explain any three ways of preventing soil pollution? 6 marks
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(b) With an aid of well-balanced chemical equations, describe the combustion of methane in sufficient
oxygen. 4 marks
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