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FORM TP 2015055 MAY/JUNE 2015

CARIBBEAN EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL

CARIBBEAN SECONDARY EDUCATION CERTIFICATE®

EXAMINATION

CHEMISTRY

Paper 02 - General Proficiency

2 hours and 30 minutes

READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.

1. This paper consists of SIX questions in TWO sections.

Answer ALL questions.

3. Write your answers in the spaces provided in this booklet.

4. DO NOT ,vrite in the margins.

S. Where appropriate, ALL WORKING MUST BE SHOWN in this booklet.

6. You may use a silent, non-programmable calculator to answer questions.

7. If you need to rewrite any answer and there is not enough space to do so on the
original page, you must use the extra lined page(s) provided at the back of this
booklet. Remember to draw a line through your original answer.

8. If you use the extra page(s) you MUST write the question number clearly in
the box provided at the top of the extra page(s) and, where relevant, include
the question part beside the answer.

DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO.

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SECTION A

Answer ALL questions in this section.

Write your responses in the spaces provided in this booklet.

DO NOT spend more than 30 minutes on Question I.

1. (a) Hydrocarbons are widely used as fuels. They bum in oxygen to form carbon dioxide and
water, and energy is released in the process.

( i) List TWO natural sources of hydrocarbons.

(2 marks)

(ii) Name ONE hydrocarbon, other than wax, that can be used as fuel.

(1 mark)

(b) A student carried out an experiment in order to determine the heat of combustion of candle
wax (a mixture of solirl hydrocarbons) by using the apparatus shown in Figure 1.

- - - Inverted can with hole in base

- ---- Candle

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Figure 1. Apparatus for combustion of candle wax

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Procedure:

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The conical flask was first weighed empty, then a known volume of water was
added and it was reweighed.

The conical flask was then clamped and encased by a can as shown in Figure 1.
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3. The initial temperature of the water in the flask was recorded.
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4. The candle and the watch-glass were weighed and placed directly under the
& calorimeter (the conical flask enclosed by the can).
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calorimeter.

6. After 15 minutes, the candle was extinguished and the HIGHEST temperature of
the \\·ater was recorded.

7. The candle and watch-glass were allowed to cool and then reweighed.

The results for the masses of the candle and water used, and the observed temperatures of
the water are shown in Diagrams I-VI of Figure 2 on page 4.

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Mass of empty flask Mass of flask + water

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Initial temperature of water Final temperature of water

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Initial mass of candle+ Final mass of candle +
watch-glass watch-glass

Figure 2. Results of experiment

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(i) Use the readings shown in Figure 2 to complete Table 1.

TABLE 1: READINGS FROM FIGURE 2

Mass of conical flask and water (g) 326

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Mass of conical flask (g) 125

Mass of water used (g) 201

Final temperature of water (°C)

39
Initial temperature of water ( 0 C)
27

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Temperature change ( 0 C) 12

Initial mass of candle and watch-glass (g)

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97.5
Final mass of candle and watch-glass (g)
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Mass of candle burnt (g) 1.5

(9 marks)

(ii) Assuming that the heat absorbed by the conical flask

= (mass of the conical flask) x (0.861 J g- 1 0 c- 1) x (temperature change),

calculate the heat absorbed by the conical flask used in the experiment.

125 x 0.861 x 12 =1291.5 J

Heat absorbed by conical flask: ......................................................................... J

(1 mark)

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(iii) Assuming that the heat absorbed by the water

= (mass of water in the conical flask) x (4.2 J g- 1 °C- 1) x (temperature change),

calculate the heat absorbed by the water in the conical flask.

201 x 4.2 x 12 = 10130.4 J

Heat absorbed by water in conical flask: ............................................... J

(1 mark)

(iv) Calculate the TOTAL heat absorbed by the calorimeter.

Total heat absorbed by the calorimeter

= (heat absorbed by the conical flask) + (heat absorbed by water in the conical
flask)

= 1291.5 + 10130.4 = 11421.9

.................................................... J (1 mark)

(v) Calculate the heat of combustion of the candle wax.

11421.9/1.5 = 7614.6 J/g

. _ (total heat absorbed by the calorimeter) _ J I

Heat o f com b ustlon - - ...................... g
(mass of candle burnt) (
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(vi) What was the role of the can in this experiment?

to allow the hot gases to circulate around the conical flask

(1 mark)

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(c) A student carried out a number of tests on a solid mixture labelled Q. Some of the
observations and inferences are recorded in Table 2. Complete the table by inserting the
inferences or observations as necessary.

TABLE2:0BSERVATIONSANDINFERENCES

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Test I Observation Inference I
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nitrogen dioxide was formed
boiling tube. mouth of the boiling tube. [

A glowing splint is placed The glowing splint is rekindled. oxygen was produced I
at the mouth of the boiling
tube.
carbon dioxide was produced
The gases e\ oh ed are A white precipitate is formed. iI
bubbled into aqueous
calcium hvdroxide. (3 marks) !

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Iii) Dilute HCI is added I
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in excess to Q and the
Fe2+ present
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mixture warmed. To the
Fe2+ (aq) + 2OH- ==> Fe(OH)2 (s)

(iii) white ppt is formed c1- ions present

The test tube was left turns purple

standing in light for 5
minutes.

Ammonium hydroxide
was then added to the ppt dissolved in ammonia
resulting mixture.

(3 marks)

Total 25 marks

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2. (a) Water exists in three states of matter while iodine exists in two.

(i) List the THREE states of matter in which water exists.

solid, liquid, gas

(1 mark)

(ii) Describe the strength of the forces of attraction present between the particles in
EACH of the three states you have mentioned in (a) (i) above.

solid -strong interparticle forces

liquid - intermediate interparticle forces
gas - very weak interparticle forces

(3 marks)

(iii) When heated, iodine changes from one state into another. What is this process
called?
sublimation
(I mark)

(iv) Describe how the energy of the iodine particles changes as iodine undergoes the
process mentioned in (a) (iii) above.

the kinetic energy of the iodine particles in the solid state is very small
compared to the kinetic energy of the particles in the gaseous state which is
very high.

(2 marks)

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(b) Using appropriate diagrams, illustrate how the bonding in solid sodium chloride differs
from that of diamond.

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(2 marks) (2 marks)

( c) Describe TWO tests that are performed in the laboratory to distinguish between an · ionic
solid' and a ·molecular solid'. Suggest how the results of the tests described can be used
to distinguish bet\:veen the two solids.
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3. (a) The fully displayed structures for two hydrocarbons, Compound A and Compound B. are
shown below.

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Compound A Compound B

(i) Name the homologous series to which Compounds A and B belong.

Compound A: alkane
alkene
Compound B:
(2 marks)

(ii) State the name of EACH compound.

Compound A:
2-methylbutane

Compound B: 2-butene or but-2-ene

(2 marks)

(b) (i) Define 'structural isomerism'.

structural isomerism is the existence of compounds with the same molecular

formula but different structural formula

(2 marks)

(ii) Draw the FULLY DISPLAYED structure of ONE structural isomer for EACH of
Compounds A and B.

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Structural Isomer of Compound A Structural Isomer of Compound B

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(c) Polyethene is manufactured in Trinidad and is used extensively throughout the Caribbean.

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· ~· ·.·.~· (iii) State TWO uses of polyethene.

to make shopping bags

to make packaging
washing up bowls

(2 marks)

(iv) State the name of ONE other polymer.

polystyrene, PVC, protein, polyester

(1 mark)

Total 15 marks

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SECTION B

Answer ALL questions in this section.

Write your responses in the spaces provided in this booklet.

4. (a) Tums<& and Epsom salts are items commonly found in most household medicine cabinets.
Calcium carbonate is the main active ingredient in Tums<&, an antacid used to relieve
heartburn, acid indigestion and upset stomach.

( i) Describe ONE method for the preparation of dry calcium carbonate in the laborato[).
In your answer, include an equation for the reaction as well as the steps that are
involved in its preparation. (5 marks)

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(ii) The main ingredient in Epsom salts is magnesium sulfate. List ONE use of Epsom
salts. (1 mark)

(iii) In order to effectively use Epsom salts, it is usually made into a solution. Explain
why water molecules are able to dissolve Epsom salts. (3 marks)

Epsom salt which is magnesium sulfate is ionic in nature while water is a polar
solvent. Thus water molecules can easily stabilize the ions in magnesium
sulfate by surrounding them.

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(b) When magnesium ions are present in natural water, it is referred to as 'permanent hard
water'.

Describe how permanent hard water is formed. lncludc balanced chemical equations with
state symbols to illustrate this process. (6 marks)

this type of hard water is formed when magnesium salts dissolve in the water

MgSO4 (s)+ aq ==> Mg2+ (aq)+ SO42-(aq)

Total 15 marks

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5. ( a) Figure 3 is a flow diagram of the industrial processing of sugar cane to produce crystalline
sucrose. Study the figure carefully and answer the questions which follow.

SUGARCANE

MILL TRAIN

JUICE BA GASSE

Process P

FILTRATION

Process Q

CE:'\ITRIFUGATION

Sugar Product X

Figure 3. Industrial processing of sugar

(i) Identify Process P and Process Q. (2 marks)

Process P:

Process Q: .......................................................................................................... .

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(ii) State the importance of the centrifugation process. (1 mark)

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(iii) Identify Product X. (1 mark)

(iv) The bagasse produced is used in the factory during the processing of sugar cane.
In which part of the factory is this bagasse used and what is it used for? (2 marks)

(b) Many Caribbean islands are renowned for the quality of rum they produce. The alcohol
content of a typical rum averages between 40% and 55%.

(i) During the fermentation process in the making of rum. yeast feeds on the sucrose
in molasses converting it into simpler sugars\\ hich are then converted to ethanol.
Outline, using balanced equations. the formation of ethanol from sucrose.
(3 marks)

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(ii) Jemina was presented with a flask that contains a mixture of diluted rum. Draw
a labelled diagram of the apparatus she should use in the laboratory to obtain a
concentrated sample of ethanol. (3 marks)

Space for diagram

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(c) After accidentally leaving a bottle of wine open for several days. Jemina found that the
wine tasted slightly sour. She was given magnesium oxide to react \\ ith a sample of the
sour wme.

Suggest the type of reaction that takes place \\·hen the magnesium oxide is mixed with the
sour wine. Write a balanced chemical equation for this reaction. (3 marks)

Total 15 marks

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6. (a) Sally and Ann live on opposite sides of an island. When Sally visits Ann she observes
that the soap takes longer to lather and produces more scum.

(i) Explain to Sally why the soap may be producing more scum at Ann's house than
at her house. (4 marks)

(ii) Do you expect that Sally would get the same result if she uses soap less detergent'?
State a reason for your answer. (2 marks)

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(b) Second generation detergents contained phosphates but their use was banned because of
the effect they had on the environment, particularly rivers and streams. Outline the harmful
effect that second generation detergents had on the environment. (3 marks)

( c) In recent years, emphasis has been placed on preseiving the environment and as such a
new area of chemistry, Green Chemistry, has evolved.

(i) What is meant 1:y the term 'Green Chemistry'? (2 marks)

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(ii) Discuss TWO benefits of utilizing the principles involved in Green Chemistry.
(4 marks)

Total 15 marks

END OFTEST

IF YOU FINISH BEFORE TIME IS CALLED, CHECK YOUR WORK ON THIS TEST.

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