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ZIMBABWE SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL
General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level
CHEMISTRY 4024/2
PAPER 2 Theory 2 hours
JUNE 2024 SESSION
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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Write your name, centre number and candidate number in the spaces at the top of this page and on
all separate answer paper used.
Answer all questions in Section A and any four FOR EXAMINER’S USE
from Section B.
At the end of the examination, fasten any separate answer paper |Section A
used securely to the question paper.
Enter the numbers of Section B questions you have answered Section B
in the grid. LL
INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each
question or part question.
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Fig 1.1 shows the dot and cross diagram of two ions of elements represented
by X and ¥,
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Fig 1.1
(i) rite the formula ofc poun y |
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Explain why the Compound exists as a solid at toom temperature
(ii)
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(iii) Draw a dot and cross diagram to show the bonding in the compound
formed between Y and fluorine.
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Use
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(b) — Explain why
1. a mixture of iodine and sodium chloride can be separated by heating,
2. rain water corrodes buildings.
| equations to describe what happens when
(c) Write balanced chemical
1. magnesium burns in air,
hloride solution is added to dilute sulphuric acid.
2. barium ¢
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2. (a) Fig 2.1 shows a chromatogram obtained using name F and F). S
(green, brown and purple) and three other substance >
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(i) Identify the two dyes present in substance D.
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; copper
zinc
dilute sulphuric
acid
Fig 3.1
(i) Identify the positive and negative electrodes.
positive
negative
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(19) Write an equation of the reaction that occurs at the negative electrode.
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‘tive electrode.
State the observation made on the positive clectr
(b) @ Dilute sulphuric acid can be electrolysed to produce hydrogen and
oxygen
Identify the products at the
1 cathode,
2 anode.
[2]
Gi) Write half equations for the reaction at the
1 anode,
2 cathode.
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Table 4.1 is an incomplete Table showing some environmental
pollutants and their effects.
Table 4.1
pollutant
environmental effect(s)
Complete the Table 4.1 by stating the missing information.
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(b) Fig 4.1 shows the energy profile diagram for the manufacture of ammonia by
the Haber process.
a
energy/
kImol"!
reaction progress
Fig 4.1
(i) Describe and explain what happens in sections labelled
1. A,
[4]
(ii) | Name energy change represented by C.
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CrO; . can be shown by the follow ing dynamic equilibrium.
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C7207 i, + HO, 9CtO; a, + 2H.
orange yellow
(i) Define the term dynamic equilibrium.
(ii) Describe and explain what happens to the equilibrium when
. eal + . * +
1. the concentration of H ions is increased,
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2. CrO, ions are removed.
[4]
(b) State the observable changes that occur when sulphur dioxide gas is bubbled
in sodium dichromate solution.
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(c) Name the type of reaction which occurs when
1. fats are boiled in sodium hydroxide,
2. a carboxylic acid reacts with an alcohol.
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any four PUESTIONS from this section
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(i) lxplain the shape of the curve at section B.
(ii) Deduce the boiling point of substance M.
(iii) State the processes occurring at section
Name the state of the substance at room temperature.
(iv)
(v) State and explain the effect of the impurities on the boiling point
of substance M.
Explain why
(i) different solids do not mix when placed on top of each other,
(ii) cigarette smoke can affect a by-stander in the same room.
Draw an energy level diagram for an endothermic reaction.
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(d) (i)
Explain what happens to the anode and cathode when a lead-acid
battery is discharging.
(ii) Describe
any one w,
battery,
ay for Maintaining and caring of the lead-acid
(a) (i)
A Catalytic Converter cony
erts unburnt hydrocarbons such as
CsHig to harmless wastes.
The reaction that occurs is shown.
Ca g(g) + 25
—_ 8CO2(4) + 9H.O;
2 2(9)
g)
Calculate the v
of the hydroca;
olume of ca
rbon reacts,
tbon dioxide produced when 1.96 g
clean water
Fig 7,1
Describe and €xplain what happens in
1. sand filters,
2. flocculation and sedimentation tank,
(ii)
Name any two home based water treatment methods,
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The chemical equation shows how calcium oxide is produced in
large quantities in Lime Kiln.
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Calculate the mass of calcium carbonate required to produce |
61.60 Kg of calcium oxide. [2] |
(ii) Describe the problems associated with the quarrying of calcium |
carbonate. [2] |
(iii) — Describe the steps that could be taken to overcome the problems
| in (ii). {1]
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| 8. (a) Fig .8.1 shows how an organic compound, G, can be converted to
different organic compounds.
CH,CH CH, OH
acidified sodium G concentrated
dichromate, boil /@ sulphuric act
A B
ai)
CH,CH,CO2CH3
Fig 8.1
(i) Draw displayed structural formula of
1. A,
2, B. 2]
(ii) ‘State the homologous series to which B belongs. (1
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(iii) State the type of reaction occurring in
l. reaction (i),
2. reaction (il). [2|
(iv) State the observable changes that occur in
1. reaction (i),
2. reaction (ii). ;
[2]
(b) (i)_—_—“Fig. 8.2. shows results when a metal, M, was reacted with dilute
hydrochloric acid. |
40 cm?
H, gas
solution formed by
M+ Claq)
Fig 8.2
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I he experiment was repeated with metals N ad P. The results are shown |
in the table. |
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metal volume of hydrogen/em |
= _ _ —— —_ — +
N 0 |
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Arrange the three metals, M, N and P in decreasing order of
reactivity.
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(ii) Explain the order in (i).
(ii) M forms an ion, Af?t.
Write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction of M with
dilute hydrochloric acid. [2]
(c) Asubstance X with an M, value of 34 is composed of 5.90 % hydrogen
and 94.10 % oxygen.
Calculate the molecular formula of X. [2]
9. @ @ An element, X, of atomic mass 88, reacts with chlorine to form
a chloride containing 44.7% chlorine.
Calculate the empirical formula of the chloride. [4]
(ii) Suggest the type of bonding that exist between X and chlorine. [1]
A mass of 0.048 g of magnesium was reacted with excess dilute
(b) @
hydrochloric acid at r.t_p to produce hydrogen.
Write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction. [2]
(ii) Calculate the volume of the gas produced at r.t.p. (3]
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(c) (i) Fig 9.1 shows part ofa polymer
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H—C—H H
H
Fig 9.1
Deduce the structural formula of the monomer(s).
(ii) State the type of polymerization that forms this polymer.
(ii) Describe two environmental problems associated with the |
disposal of the polymer.
(iv)
Suggest one method of disposing off the polymer,
10. (a) ~~ A mass of 0.54 g impure ammonium sulphate fertilizer reacted with
warm sodium hydroxide solution. 140.00 em of
produced at room temperature and
the reaction is shown:
ammonia gas were
pressure. The chemical equation for
(NH:)2SO43+ 2NaOH aq? NaySOgiag) + 2NH x). 2H 0)
Calculate the
1. concentration of sodium hydroxide solution,
2. percentage purity of the fertilizer,
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(b) Describe how pure crystals of sodium sulphate are produced. [3]
(c) (i) Describe and explain the difference in reactivity of magnesium For
and barium. [4] Bxamifeys
(ii) Explain why a white solid is observed when calcium is added to
magnesium sulphate solution. [2]
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DATA SHEET The Periodic Table of the ElementsGroup
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Hydrogen: | Helium
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Li Be B c N ce] F Ne al
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5 6 = 8 9 10 Pa
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2 a a7 28 3 32 35.5 40 NX
Na Ma Al Si P s cl Ar oo
~ seagre Atumioiam sacon | Phosphowe Sulphur Chine Argon +
\ 13 14 15 16 17 18 _| Q zt
‘ 64 65 70 73 75 79 80 a4 Si«
K Ca Cu Zn Ga Ge As Se Br Kr $a
= Copper Zine Gatium Gomneniumn Arsenic Sotoniom Bromine Krypton qz=
20 a az EY) os | 95 38 = a
ss ss 108 112 145 mW9| 122 128 127 131 s
Rb Sr Ag Cd In Sn Sb Te JI Xe ro)
Renee Siver Cadmium Induen Tr Antimony Tesurisen lexsine Xenon Ww
@ 48 49 50 St 52 53 Ss =
t 197 201 204 207 | 209 | a
Cs Ba Au Hg Tl Pb Bi Po At Rn =
— o- Gold Mercury Thatum Lead Besmuth Polonum | Astute Radon
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*80-103 Actinoid series = Neodymam | Promenen | Semanum | Eumpam Gadotnium | Terpum | Dysproshm | Holmium Ertvum
$8 6 61 | 62 63 64 65 J 67 | 68
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Key x X= atomic symdo! Th U Np | Pu Am =| Cm | Bk Cf Es Fm
. — rare nec | Runun Amero | Cum | Barketum Cattornivm | Einstenum | Fenmam
> = proton (atomic) Number | 55 ot a 33 is 25 | 96 97 98 [9% | 100
The volume of one mole of any gas is 28 dm* at room temperature and pressure (r.t.p.)
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