Thursday, June 19, 2008

2005 SciChemistry MCQ

2005 MCQ
1) A * explanation *less dense means light, so we use the upward dispalcement method( see notes blog )
so, reject option B. B is for heavy gases ( downward displacement method )
option C is for insoluble gases.
2) C
* explanation *
when particles at 50'C ( liquid ) becomes 120'C ( gases ),the energy of the particles increases, the spacing between the particles becomes far apart and hence the attractive forces between the particles decreases.
3) C* explanation *81 is nucleon number ( proton + neutrons ) / atomic mass37 is proton number ( proton = electron )therefore, 81-37= 44 neutrons.
4) C* explanation *Element X has a valency of +1Element Y has a valency of -2
therefore, when you use the criss-cross method, the formula is X2Y1
5) D

* explanation *

Element Q has 4 valence electrons

---> group 4 ( since number of valece electrons = group number )

Hydrogen and chlorine are non-metals.

So, non-metal & non-metal = covalent compound.

properties of covalent compound = low melting point ( see notes blog )

6) D
* explanation *look at what is given to you: you have 0.3 moles of C3H8.to find volume of gaseous productsso, which is the product they want? from the question, there is CO2 and H2O?answer: look at the state symbols, CO2 is in (g) state!!!mole ratio of C3H8 : CO2 is 1: 3no. of moles ofC3H8 = 0.1,1unit = 0.1,3 units = 0.1X 3 = 0.3 moles(please dont be careless and choose option B!! we have only found CO2's mole, the question wants VOLUME ) so,using P.K.X fav sentence: 1 mole of any gas = 24 dm3 at r.t.p,so, 0.3 mole = 0.3 X 24 = 7.2 dm3
7) B
* explanation *
during the process of neutralization, the temperature will increase ( see notes blog )that is why options C and D are out!now, when neutralization finishes, the ecess alkali added will make the temperature of the solution back to room temperature. Hence a decreasing gradient.
8) B
option A: when a more concentrated acid is used, the gradient of the graph will be steeper instead of gentle because the rate of reaction is faster.option C: when fewer amounts of reactant is used, the amount of CO2 produced will be less. So, it will not reached the same level as graph 1.option D: when powdered reactant is used, speed of reaction should increase, instead of decrease!

9) B
* explanation *

option A, D are out because all potassium salts are soluble!

remember the K-N-N-Na theory.

option C is out. Potassium sulphate is a salt, not a base.

answer is potassium carbonate neutralises the acid.

10) C

* explanation *

when halogen is Y added to X and Z, there is no reaction, this means that Y is the least reactive.

so, down the group of 7, reactivity decreases, so, Br- is the least reactive.

so, Y = Br-

if X can displace Y and Z, then X is the most reactive.

so, X = Cl-

11) B
12) D
* explanation *option A: coke is not used to oxidised slag!! coke is used to burn to give carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide!

option B: limestone is used to decomposed to form calcium oxide and carbon dioxide.

the calcium oxide is used to neutralise slag.

option C: molten iron is heavier, so it is at the bottom, and not floats on the slag!

13) D

14) B

15) A ( see textbook for the uses of cracking )

16) A

* explanantion *

in the complete combustion of organic compounds, only carbon dioxide and water are formed.

17) D

18) C

* explanation *

only compounds with C=C bonds will decolourise aqueous brmine.

other C= structure will not decompose aqueous bromine.

19) C ( see textbook )

20) D* explanation *polyester = many units of ester group.
Terylene contains ester linkage.Nylon contains amide linkage.Poly(ethene) contains many units of ethene .Protein contains amide linkage.

Saturday, June 14, 2008

Remedial Timeslots for 3E2 Pure Chemistry

Dear 3E2,

These are the timeslots for our InTeNsIvE TrAiNiNg PrOgRaMmE.

Please bring your stationaries, Five Year Series and Chemistry Textbook and File.
Venue: 3E2 classroom

16/06/08

Elements, Mixture and Compounds

Time: 11.15am to 12.45 pm

17/06/08

Structure of solids, Bonding

Time: 9am to 12 pm

18/06/08

Balancing Equations

Time: 2pm to 4 pm

Note:

I am having lessons for 4a,4e and 5a on 16th and 18th, so i cannot schedule your 'programme' eariler.

The lesson will end early if we finish our planned programme. Please do not be late for lessons.

miss pang :)

Sunday, June 8, 2008

Reply to Germaine's Question : Is hydrogen a metal or non-metal

GERMAINE: hydrogen is metal or non metal?

My Reply: Hydrogen is a non-metal! However, it loses electrons to form H+ ions. ( so, i guess that is why Germaine will question its identity ).
The reason is it is more stable.

However, in tertiary levels ( JCs / Polys/Uni ), Hydrogen can also gain electrons, which is H- ions ( hydride ). There exist many metal compounds in which metal bonds with hydrogen and hydrogen gains ELECTRONS from metals. Such compounds are known as Metal Hydrides!

Thankfully, not in your syllabus!

ms pang :)

Reply to Mark's Question

Mark asked: ' i thought carbon-carbon is a quadriplet bond? and is in diamond, which is a giant colvent bonding. '

My reply to HJ's question was ' Are there any COMPOUNDS with carbon - carbon quadruple bond. '

Your comment was for diamond.

Firstly, diamond is made up by many many CARBON atoms joined together through covalent bonding. It DOES NOT have any other elements ( only carbon atoms ) in the composition of diamond. So, it is not the same as HJ's question as diamond is an element, not a compound.

Secondly, Quadruple bonds means one element shares 4 electrons with another element, and vice versa. Total 8 electrons within the 4 bonds.

For diamond, each carbon atom forms only one bond with another carbon atom. Which means each carbon atom forms 4 single bonds with 4 other carbon atoms!

ms pang:)
p/s: I am not taking a break.... was busy with the preparation for philippine's trip!