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Comprehensive Exam
Number 55
GUIDE
Secondary 5
September, 2005
551-534
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1. GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 Program: Chemistry, Secondary V
1.2 Origin: Mathematics and Science & Technology Committee, 2005
Computerization and graphics: Martine Sanscartier
Revision: Patricia Juliano, BIM, Socit GRICS
1.3 Time allotted: 2 hours 30 minutes
1.4 Number of questions: 29 distributed as follows: 14 multiple choice
15 constructed response (students select 11)
Structure of the Exam:
Part A: Fourteen (14) multiple-choice questions worth 4 marks each for a total
of 56%.
Part B: Four (4) problems on the gases and their applications of which the
student is required to answer three (3). Each question is worth 4 marks
for a total of 12%.
Part C: Four (4) problems on energy in chemical reactions of which the
student is required to answer three (3). Each question is worth 4 marks
for a total of 12%.
Part D : Three (3) problems on rate of chemical reactions (kinetics) of which
the student is required to answer two (2). Each question is worth 4
marks for a total of 8%.
Part E : Four (4) problems on chemical equilibrium of which the student is
required to answer three (3). Each question is worth 4 marks for a total
of 12%.
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1.5 Authorized material: - drawing instruments, graph paper
- scientific calculator with or without graphic display
- list of formulas and quantities included in the
examination booklet
- periodic table of the elements included in the
examination booklet
- a table of reduction potentials included in the
examination booklet
2. DESCRIPTION OF EXAM
The following table matches each of the examination questions with the corresponding
dimension of the definition of the domain that was used for the examination.
Exam Specifications
Topics
Gases and their
Applications
28%
Energy in
Chemical
Reactions
28%
Rate of
Chemical
Reactions
16%
Equilibrium in
Chemical
Reactions
28% Skill
Mastery of
Concepts
28%
2, 4
5, 8
9, 10
13
Mastery of
Applications
28% 40%*
1, 3
6, 22
23, 24
11, 12, 14, 28
Mastery of
Problem- Solving
Techniques
32% 44%*
15, 16, 17, 18
7, 19, 20, 21
25
26, 27, 29
The numbers on the centre of each box above represent the question numbers in the examination.
*Depending on questions chosen.
The examination consists of the following types of questions:
14 multiple-choice questions (numbers 1 - 14) that test the student's mastery of concepts and
applications.
11 of 15 constructed-response questions (numbers 15 - 29) that test the student's mastery of concepts,
applications and problem solving.
Student selection of problems
When a student answers more than the number of questions required, without indicating which ones are to
be corrected, only the first ones are to be corrected. Thus, for example, if a student is to choose two out
of three questions and answers all three, only the first two are to be corrected.
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ITEM SPECIFICATIONS
Question MOD.TO.IO T S D
Part A
1 [2153] M02.01.01 M C E
2 [2154] M02.02.02 M C M
3 [2155] M02.02.04 M C E
4 [2156] M02.02.09 M C E
5 [2157] M03.03.02 M C M
6 [2158] M03.01.01 M C E
7 [2159] M03.02.04 M A M
8 [2160] M03.02.05 M A D
9 [2161] M04.02.01 M C E
10 [2162] M04.02 M C E
11 [2163] M05.01 M C E
12 [2164] M05.01.03 M A M
13 [2165] M05.02.02 M A E
14 [2166] M05.03 M A E
Part B
15 [2167] M02.02.02 E A D
16 [2168] M02.02.09 E P M
17 [2169] M02.02.07 E P M
18 [2170] M02.03.02 E C E
Part C
19 [2171] M03.02.06 E P M
20 [2172] M03.02.03 E A M
21 [2173] M03.03 E A M
22 [2174] M03.03.03 E A D
Part D
23 [2175] M04.01.02 E A M
24 [2176] M04.02.02 E C M
25 [2177] M04.03 E A M
Part E
26 [2178] M05.02.06 E P M
27 [2179] M05.02.05 E P D
28 [2180] M05.03.04 E P M
29 [2181] M05.03.05 E P M
Legend:
MOD : Modules
M02: Gases and Their Applications
M03: Energy in Chemical Reactions
M04: Rate of Chemical Reactions
M05: Equilibrium in Chemical Reaction
TO: Terminal objective
IO: Intermediate objective
T : Type
M : multiple-choice
E : extended-answer (constructed response)
S : Skill
C : Mastery of Concepts
A : Mastery of Application
P : Mastery of Problem-Solving Techniques
D : Level of difficulty
E: Easy
M: Medium
D: Difficult
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3. CORRECTION KEY
Part A
4 marks or 0 marks
D
D
C
A
C
D
C
A
A
D
B
C
C
B
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
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GUIDELINES FOR CORRECTING CONSTRUCTED-RESPONSE QUESTIONS
Below is an explanation of the terms found in the marking scale to be used for scoring the
answers to the constructed response questions in the examination.
It is IMPORTANT that the teacher read this information carefully before correcting the
examination.
Constructed-response questions usually consist of two parts: the procedure used to solve the
problem and the answer. Thus, a constructed-response question should be corrected in two steps.
Step 1
Analyze the work to understand the procedure used by the student, and then decide if the
procedure is appropriate or not.
A procedure is appropriate if the steps presented could lead to the correct answer.
A procedure is partially appropriate if the steps presented do not lead to the correct answer,
but include at least one step that is relevant and correct.
A procedure is inappropriate if none of the steps presented are relevant or if the student has
not shown any work.
Step 2
If the procedure is deemed appropriate, then evaluate the answer. If the answer is incorrect,
identify the type of error made.
The error is considered minor if it is an error in calculation or transcription, if the unit of
measurement is incorrect or missing, or if the student has rounded off a number incorrectly.
The error is considered major if a law, rule, or formula has been applied incorrectly.
No marks are allotted for a correct answer when the procedure used is inappropriate.
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Part B
Example of an appropriate and complete solution
1 1
1 1
T n
V P
=
2 2
2 2
T n
V P
K) (293
) L 2 (
1
n
P
=
K) 3 5 (2 5 . 0
) L 5 . 0 (
2
n
P
K) (293
) L 2 (
1
n
P
=
K) 3 5 (2 5 . 0
) L 5 . 0 (
2
n
P
K) (293
L 2
n
L) (0.5
) (0.5 K 253 n
P
1
= P
2
1.73 P
1
= P
2
Answer: The ratio is 1.73 : 1.
4 marks Appropriate and complete procedure.
3 marks Appropriate procedure with a minor error such as calculation or transcription error.
2 marks Appropriate procedure with a major error such as the incorrect application of a law,
formula or rule.
1 mark Partially appropriate and correctly completed procedure.
0 marks Inappropriate procedure or did not show the procedure, regardless of the answer.
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Example of an appropriate and complete solution
Step 1: Find mass of nitroglycerine.
d =
mL
g 9 1.5
mL
g 9 1.5
=
mL 100
mass
159 g of nitroglycerine present in 100 mL.
Step 2: Find moles of H
2
O gas
M for nitro glycerine =
mol
g 227
mol
g 227
159 g
= 0.70 mol of nitro glycerine
( )
( )
3(l) 2 5 3
3(l) 2 5 3
ONO H C mol 0.70
ONO H C mol 4
=
(g) 2
(g) 2
O H mol
O H mol 10
x
x = 1.75 mol H
2
O
(g)
Step 3: Find volume H
2
0
(g)
Use either:
A. Ideal gas Law, PV= nRT
or
B. Avogadro, at STP 1 mol gas = 22.4 L
Answer: The volume of water vapour produced is 39 L.
4 marks Appropriate and complete procedure.
3 marks Appropriate procedure with a minor error such as calculation or transcription error.
2 marks Appropriate procedure with a major error such as the incorrect application of a law,
formula or rule. (i.e. Student did not convert to mass.)
1 mark Partially appropriate and correctly completed procedure.
0 marks Inappropriate procedure or did not show the procedure, regardless of the answer.
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Example of an appropriate and complete solution
Mass of unknown gas
47.61 g 46.02 g = 0.69 g
PV = nRT
n =
RT
PV
=
( ) 273 18
K mol
L kPa
8.31
L 0.296 kPa 46.9
+
= 0.00574 mols unknown gas
Molar mass of unknown gas
mols 0.00574
g 0.69
= 120.2 g/mol
Therefore, the unknown gas is CF
2
Cl
2
Answer: The unknown gas is most likely CF
2
Cl
2
because its molar mass is 121 g/mol.
4 marks Appropriate and correct answer.
3 marks Appropriate procedure with a minor error such as calculation or transcription error.
2 marks Appropriate procedure with a major error such as the incorrect application of a law,
formula or rule.
1 mark Partially appropriate and correctly completed procedure.
0 marks Inappropriate procedure or did not show the procedure, regardless of the answer.
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Example of an appropriate and complete solution
a) Temperature has a direct effect on the average kinetic energy of a molecule. Colder
temperatures imply that the molecules will move at a slower rate. Since the molecules
are moving at a slower rate they will diffuse (spread out) at a slower pace.
b) The molecular mass of helium is less than the molar mass of oxygen. Because both gases
have the same kinetic energy, the velocity of the helium molecules must be greater than
the velocity of the helium molecules must be greater than the velocity of the oxygen
molecules. Therefore helium will diffuse more rapidly.
a) 1 mark for temperature affecting energy
1 mark for energy resulting in slower rate
b) 1 mark for comparing the molar mass of the two gases
1 mark for correctly relating mass, velocity, and rate of diffusion
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Part C
Example of an appropriate and complete solution
AT
water
= 26 C 14 C = 12 C
AT
x
= 95 C 26 C = 69 C
M
w
C
w
AT
w
= M
x
C
x
AT
x
C
x
=
x x
w w w
T M
T C M
=
( )( ) ( )
( ) ( ) C 69 g 150
C J/g 4.19 C 12 g 65
= 0.32 J/g C
Answer: The specific heat capacity of the unknown metal is 0.32 J/g C.
4 marks Appropriate and complete procedure.
3 marks Appropriate procedure with a minor error such as calculation or transcription error.
2 marks Appropriate procedure with a major error such as the incorrect application of a law,
formula or rule. (i.e. Students reversed the ATs or reversed the constants.)
1 mark Partially appropriate and correctly completed procedure.
0 marks Inappropriate procedure or did not show the procedure, regardless of the answer.
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Example of an appropriate and complete solution
1. Moles of NaOH
(aq)
used
M =
V
n
or n = MV
(1.0 mol/L)(50.0 mL/1000mL) = 0.050 moles
2. Heat absorbed
Q = mcAT
(70.0 g)(4.19 J/(g
o
C)(29.8-22.3 C) = 2200 J
3. Since Q for the surroundings is positive, Q for the system must be negative (or -2200 J)
4. Molar heat of neutralization
AH =
n
Q
moles 0.050
J 2200 -
NaOH
-44000 J or -44 kJ/mol NaOH
Answer: AH is -44 kJ/mol NaOH.
4 marks Appropriate and complete procedure.
3 marks Appropriate procedure with a minor error such as calculation or transcription error, or
units of measurement missing.
2 marks Appropriate procedure with a major error such as the incorrect application of a law,
formula or rule.
1 mark Partially appropriate and correctly completed procedure.
0 marks Inappropriate procedure or did not show the procedure, regardless of the answer.
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Example of an appropriate and complete solution
Moles of diamond used
g/mol 12.01
g 1.00
= 8.33 10
-2
mol C
Q = mc
water
AT
= (150.0 g)(4.19 J/(gC)(74.5 22.0 C)
= 3.30 10
4
J
Q for diamonds is -3.30 10
4
J or -3.30 10
1
kJ
Molar Heat of Combustion
n
Q
=
( )
( ) moles 10 3 8.3
kJ 10 3.30 -
2
1
= -396 kJ/mol
Answer: AH is -396 kJ/mol or -396 000 J/mol.
4 marks Appropriate and complete procedure.
3 marks Appropriate procedure with a minor error such as calculation or transcription error or
omission of the negative sign.
2 marks Appropriate procedure with a major error such as the incorrect application of a law,
formula or rule.
1 mark Partially appropriate and correctly completed procedure.
0 marks Inappropriate procedure or did not show the procedure, regardless of the answer.
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Examples of an appropriate and complete solution
Enthalpy or E
p
(kJ/mol)
Reaction coordinate
0.0 -
1118 kJ -
-46 -
AH
N + 3 H
NH
3
2
1
N
2
+
2
3
H
2
Criteria:
1. y axis is labelled correctly, including units and values.
2. Correct AH.
3. Activation energy values are correctly indicated.
4. Reactants, activated complex, and products are correctly labelled.
Allot 1 mark per criterion.
Note: Students may use arrows to indicate the difference in energy levels rather than
indicating numbers on the y axis.
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Part D
Example of an appropriate and complete answer
Rate of N
2
consumption
( )
min 50
mol/L 4.00 60 0.
= -0.068 or -6.8 10
2
mol/L/min
Rate of NH
3
production
min
l/L mo 10 6.8 -
-2
2
3
N mol 1
NH mol 2
= 1.4 10
1
mol/L/min
Answer: The average rate of ammonia production is 1.4 10
1
mol/L/min.
4 marks Appropriate and complete procedure.
3 marks Appropriate procedure with a minor error such as calculation or transcription error or
an incorrect or missing unit of measurement in the answer.
2 marks Appropriate procedure with a major error such as the incorrect application of a law,
formula or rule.
1 mark Partially appropriate and correctly completed procedure.
0 marks Inappropriate procedure or did not show the procedure, regardless of the answer.
Example of an appropriate and complete solution
(I) NO
(II) OH
(III) OH
and NO
Allot 1 mark for each correct substance listed.
Deduct 1 mark for each incorrect substance listed.
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Example of an appropriate and complete solution
a) Data Table
Time (min) [I
-
] (mol/L) [I
2
] (mol/L)
0.0 0.0800 0
0.2 0.0400 0.02
0.4 0.0200 0.03
0.6 0.0100 0.035
0.8 0.0050 0.0375
1.0 0.0025 0.0387
3 marks
Deduct 1 mark per error
b) Calculate the rate
Rate =
( )
min 0.0 1.0
mol/L 0 3875 0.0
=
min 1.0
mol/L 03875 . 0
= 0.03875 mol/L/min
= 3.88 10
-2
= 3.9 10
-2
mol/L/min
Answer: The average rate of reaction for the production of I
2(aq)
is 3.9 10
-2
mol/L/min.
1 mark
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Part E
Example of an appropriate and complete answer
4 NH
3(g)
+ 3 O
2(g)
2 N
2(g)
+ 6 H
2
O
(g)
I 0.0150 0.0150 0 0
C -3.92 10
3
-2.94 10
3
+1.96 10
3
+5.88 10
3
E 1.11 10
2
1.21 10
2
+1.96 10
3
+5.88 10
3
K
c
=
| | | |
| | | |
3
2
4
3
6
2
2
2
O NH
O H N
=
| | | |
| | | |
3
2
4
3
2
6
3
2
3
mol/L 10 1.21 mol/L 10 1.11
mol/L 10 5.88 mol/L 10 1.96
= 6.01 10
6
Answer: The K
c
for the reaction at this temperature is 6.01 10
6
.
4 marks Appropriate and complete procedure.
3 marks Appropriate procedure with a minor error such as calculation or transcription error.
2 marks Appropriate procedure with a major error such as the incorrect application of a law,
formula or rule.
1 mark Partially appropriate and correctly completed procedure.
0 marks Inappropriate procedure or did not show the procedure, regardless of the answer.
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Example of an appropriate and complete solution
Butanoic Acid
HA
H
+
+ A
I 0.15 0 0
C -1.51 10
3
1.51 10
3
+ 1.51 10
3
E 0.148 1.51 10
3
1.51 10
3
K
a
=
| |
mol/L 0.148
mol/L 10 1.51
2
3
= 1.54 10
5
Hydrofluoric Acid
First find |H
+
|
10
W
10 7.59
K
= 1.32 10
5
HA
H
+
+ A
I 0.035 0 0
C -1.32 10
5
1.32 10
5
+ 1.32 10
5
E 0.035 1.32 10
5
1.32 10
5
K
a
=
| |
mol/L 0350 0.
mol/L 10 32 1.
2 5
= 4.98 10
9
Answer: Butanoic acid is the stronger of the two.
Note: Comparing percent ionization is an acceptable justification.
4 marks Appropriate procedure and correct answer.
3 marks Appropriate procedure with a minor error such as calculation or transcription error.
2 marks Appropriate procedure with a major error such as the incorrect application of a law,
formula or rule.
1 mark Partially appropriate and correctly completed procedure.
0 marks Inappropriate procedure or did not show the procedure, regardless of the answer.
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Example of an appropriate and complete answer
a)
Anode, Mg
Cathode, Ag
Mg
(s)
Mg
2+
(aq)
+ 2e
E = 2.37 V
salt bridge
Ag
+
(aq)
+ e
Ag
(s)
E = 0.80 V
V
Mg
2+
Ag
+
e
b) E
cell
: 2.37 V + 0.80 V = 3.17 V
c) To increase the cell potential, the concentration of AgNO
3
should be increased or the
concentration of Mg(NO
3
)
2
should be decreased.
4 marks Appropriate and complete procedure.
3 marks Appropriate procedure with a minor error such as calculation or transcription error.
2 marks Appropriate procedure with a major error such as the incorrect application of a law,
formula or rule.
1 mark Partially appropriate and correctly completed procedure.
0 marks Inappropriate procedure or did not show the procedure.
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Example of an appropriate and complete answer
1. Fe
2+
+ 2e
Fe 0.44 V
Cu Cu
2+
+ 2e
Pb 0.13 V
Cu Cu
2+
+ 2e
0.34 V (1 mark)
+ 0.46 V
Answer: The technician did cause chemical reaction to occur in the pipes because silver
nitrate corrodes copper pipes.
(1 mark)
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