OBJECTIVE

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In this seminar, we will discuss a few aspects including the needs of a question and finding the key words for answering this question. You will also be given a simple way of memorizing certain topics. We hope that you will make use all the knowledge obtained in this seminar towards achieving excellence in chemistry consequently in your academic achievements that will make your family and school proud of you. EXAM FORMAT FOR SPM CHEMISTRY PAPERS PAPER PAPER 1 [ 4541/1] Objective question Multiple choice & Multiple combination PAPER 2 [ 4541/2] Subjective question Section A Structured questions Section B Limited response questions Section C Open response questions Section A 6 questions (answer all) Section B 2 question ( choose one) Section C 2 question ( choose one) 100 Written in the space provided in the question paper 2 hours 30 minutes Knowledge: 14% Understanding:21% Application: 29% Analysing: 21% Synthesising: 15% L:50% M:30% H:20% PAPER 3 [4541/3] Structured question & Open response question

Item

Number of questions

50 (answer all)

Structured questions 1-2 questions (answer all) Design and planning the experiment 1 question (compulsory)

Total marks Ways to response Duration of time

50 Marked on OMR form 1 hour 15 minutes Knowledge: 20 questions Understanding: 15 questions Application: 15 question L: 25 questions M: 15 questions H: 10 questions

Construct

50 Written in the space provided in the question paper 1 hour 30 minutes Sciences process skills: 13 sciences process skills

Level of difficulty

ANALYSIS OF THE SPM CHEMISTRY PAPERS [2002 2008]

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PAPER 2 YEAR CHAPTERS 2002 FORM 4 1. Introduction to chemistry 2. The structure of the atom 3. Chemical formulae and questions 4. Periodic Table of elements 5. Chemical bonds 6. Electrochemistry 7. Acids and bases 8. Salts 9. Manufactured substances in industry 10. Rate of reaction 11. Carbon compounds 12. Oxidation and reduction 13. Thermochemistry 14. Chemical for consumer 2003 2004 2 11 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 PAPER 3 YEAR 2002 FORM 4 1. Introduction to chemistry 2. The structure of the atom 3. Chemical formulae and questions 4. Periodic Table of elements 5. Chemical bonds 6. Electrochemistry 7. Acids and bases 8. Salts 9. Manufactured substances in industry 10. Rate of reaction 11. Carbon compounds 12. Oxidation and reduction 13. Thermochemistry 14. Chemical for consumer 2003 2004 2005 1 1 1 1 1[sps] 1(sps) 1(de) 2006 2007 2008 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 1b 1a 1c 1c 1a 1a 2005 2006 1 1 2007 1b 1a 1a 1a 2008 1a

1/2a 1/2a 1b 1c 1c 1a 1a 1a 1c 1a 1b

FORM 5

2 1

CHAPTERS

1 1

FORM 5

1 1

1 1 1[de]

Note : sps sciences process skills, de design the experiment

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MISTAKES ANSWERS COMMONLY MADE BY THE CANDIDATES 1. What is the meaning of scum? Ca + and Mg + ions form in hard water [1 mark]

Correct answer: 2. What are the two ions in sea water that cause the information of scum? Calcium ions, Ca+ and Magnesium ions, Mg+ [2 marks]

Correct answer: . 3. State the name of catalyst used in manufacture of sulphuric acid. Vanadium oxide [1 mark]

Correct answer:.. 4. Chlorine reacts with sodium to form a compound. State the type of chemical bond in this compound Ionic compound Correct answer: .. 5. [1 mark]

Diagram above shows part of the periodic Table of Elements. Q,R,T,X and Y do not represent the actual symbol of the elements. Arrange all the elements according to the increases in size of the atoms T,X,Y,Q,R Correct answer: [1 mark]

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7. Diagram below shows a sodium chloride compound, NaCl, that is produced by the formation of an ionic bond between a sodium ion, Na+, and a chloride ion, Cl-.

How are a sodium ion and a chloride ion formed from their respective atoms? Sodium ion : sodium donates electron Chloride ion : chlorine received electron Correct answer: Sodium ion: Chloride ion: .. [2 marks]

8.

Diagram above shows the arrangement of electron for sodium atom. From the diagram, the nucleus contains Eleven proton number and twelve neutron number [ 1 mark]

Correct answer: .

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Method of Drawing Diagrams

Set 1:

Set 2:

Set 3:

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ANSWERS WITH IN CORRECT TERMS, WORDS OR INCORRECT KEY WORDS. BIL. 1. 2. 3. INCORRECT TERMS [TIDAK TEPAT] Chocolate precipitate A stable atom Melting point is the point where solid changes to liquid. Clear solution Nucleus contains 1 proton number and 1 neutron number Sodium donates electron Magnesium is more active than zinc ECS In the electrochemical series, magnesium is more reactive than zinc In the reactivity series, magnesium is more electropositive than zinc CORRECT TERMS [TEPAT]

4. 5.

6. 7. 8. 9.

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QUESTION A Table below shows the description and observation for one experiment. Description Electrolysis of 1.0 mol dm-3 of sodium sulphate solution using carbon electrodes. Observation Gas bubbles are released at the anode and cathode.

Experiment

Based on Experiment : Draw the set up of the apparatus to carry out this experiment. In your diagram show how the products at the anode and cathode are collected.

[3 marks] QUESTION B: Diagram below shows the set-up of apparatus in an experiment to determine the empirical formula of an oxide of lead.

Which of the following is not correct in the set-up of apparatus for this experiment? I II III IV A B C D No Bunsen burner Fixing of the cork Position of the thistle funnel Position of the deliver tube I and III only II and IV only I, II, and III only I, III, and IV only

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QUESTION C Balance each of the following equations: [Seimbangkan persamaan berikut] i. Chemical equation. Mg + ii. .. HCl MgCl2 + H2

Ionic equation for the forming of water O2- + ........H + H2O

iii.

Ionic equation. Na Na+ + .............. ......H + + ............... H2 Half equation MnO4 - + .............H+ + ................ Mn2 + + .............. H2O Cr2O7 2- + ...........H+ + ................. ...........Cr 3+ + ..........H2O

iv.

QUESTION D CHEMICAL TESTS Type of gases Hydrogen Method Observation

Oxygen

Chlorine

Carbon dioxide

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