Thursday, October 18, 2012

GCE 'O' 2012 Science (Chemistry) Paper 5


You are provided with a solid sample of salt P and a solid sample of salt Q each in a stoppered test-tube. You are also provided with separate samples of the aqueous solutions of salts P, Q and R.
Each salt contains only two ions and, between them, the three salts contain two different cations and two different anions.
Carry out the following experiments. Test any gases evolved. Carefully record your observations in Table 2.1
Table 2.1

Test
Observations
(a)
Remove the stopper from the test-tube labelled solid salt P. Heat this test-tube gently and then more strongly until no further changes are seen.
While you are heating the test-tube strongly, place a glowing splint near the neck of the test-tube.
You must ensure that the splint does not fall into the test-tube.

Repeat the process above, this time using the test-tube labelled solid salt Q.






(b) to (d) Perform the tests described, and record your observations, in Table 2.2 on page 9.
The volumes given in Table 2.2 are approximate and should be estimated rather than measured.
Table 2.2


Test
Observations with solution P
Observations with solution Q
Observations with solution R
(b)
Place 1cm3 of solution P in a large test-tube.

Add 1cm3 of dilute sodium hydroxide.

Gently warm the mixture and then boil it for one minute.

Test any gases evolved with litmus paper.

Add a piece of aluminium foil to the test-tube and warm this mixture.

Test any gases evolved with litmus paper.

Repeat part (b) using solution Q and solution R.
 
 
 
(c)
Place 1cm3 of solution P in a test-tube.

Add 1cm3 of dilute nitric acid, followed by 1cm3 of silver nitrate solution.
To the mixture, add 1cm3 of aqueous ammonia solution and shake.

Repeat part (c) using solution Q and solution R.



(d)
Place 1cm3 of solution P in a test-tube.

Add 1cm3 of dilute hydrochloric acid, followed by 1cm3 of barium chloride solution.

Repeat part (d) using solution Q and solution R.



(e)        Conclusions
Consider the results of the experiments in parts (a) to (d).
Give four different conclusions you can draw about salts P, Q and R, and the ions they contain, from the chemical reactions you have performed.
Give evidence to support each of your conclusions.

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