a) Reagent – Hydrogen Condition – Nickel catalyst
b) Reagent – Sodium hydroxide Condition – Heat
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Explain why the boiling point of ethanol is higher than that of hexane
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Explain why the boiling point of ethanol is higher than that of hexane (Relative molecular mass of ethanol is 46 while that of hexane is 86)
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February 21, 2017
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The boiling point of ethanol, propanol and butanol are 78oC, 97.2oC and 117o
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The boiling point of ethanol, propanol and butanol are 78oC, 97.2oC and 117oC. Explain this trend
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February 21, 2017
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Pentane and ethanol are miscible. Describe how water could be used to separate a mixture of pentane and ethanol
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Pentane and ethanol are miscible. Describe how water could be used to separate a mixture of pentane and ethanol
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February 21, 2017
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State the observation that would be made when a piece of sodium metal is placed in samples of:
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State the observation that would be made when a piece of sodium metal is placed in samples of:
i) Pentane
ii) Pentanol
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February 21, 2017
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a) Name the raw material from which sodium is extracted.
b) Give a reason why sodium is extracted using electrolysis
c) Give two reasons of sodium metal
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a) Name the raw material from which sodium is extracted.
b) Give a reason why sodium is extracted using electrolysis
c) Give two reasons of sodium metal
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February 21, 2017
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Aluminium is both malleable and ductile....
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Aluminium is both malleable and ductile
a) What is meant by?
i) Malleable
ii) Ductible
b) State one use of alumunium based on:
i) Malleability
ii) Ductility
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February 21, 2017
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a) Explain why the metals magnesium and aluminium are good conductors of electricity
b) Other than cost, give two reasons why aluminium is used for making electric cables while magnesium is not.
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a) Explain why the metals magnesium and aluminium are good conductors of electricity
b) Other than cost, give two reasons why aluminium is used for making electric cables while magnesium is not.
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February 21, 2017
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When the oxide of element H was heated with element H was heated with powdered carbon the mixture glowed and carbon (IV) oxide was formed. When the experiment was repeated using the oxide of element J, there was no apparent reaction.
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When the oxide of element H was heated with element H was heated with powdered carbon the mixture glowed and carbon (IV) oxide was formed. When the experiment was repeated using the oxide of element J, there was no apparent reaction.
a) Suggest one method that can be used to extract element J from its oxide
b) Arrange the elements H, J and carbon in the order of their decreasing reactivity.
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February 21, 2017
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Aluminium metal is a good conductor and is used for overhead cables. State any other two properties that make aluminium suitable for this use.
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Aluminium metal is a good conductor and is used for overhead cables. State any other two properties that make aluminium suitable for this use.
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February 21, 2017
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State one advantage and one disadvantage of using petrol containing tetraethyl lead in motor vehicles
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Give one advantage and one disadvantage of using petrol containing tetraethyl lead in motor vehicles
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February 21, 2017
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Explain why it is not advisable to use wood ash for cleaning aluminium utensils
and state the advantage of using duralumin in place of aluminium for manufacture of aeroplane n parts
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a) Explain why it is not advisable to use wood ash for cleaning aluminium utensils
b) Duralumin is an alloy of aluminium. What is the advantage of using duralumin in place of aluminium for manufacture of aeroplane parts
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February 21, 2017
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A student electroplated a spoon with copper metal. Write an equation for the process that took place at the cathode.
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A student electroplated a spoon with copper metal. Write an equation for the process that took place at the cathode.
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February 18, 2017
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Hydrogen and oxygen can be obtained by electrolysis of acidified water. Using equations for the reactions at the electrodes, explain why the volume of hydrogen obtained is twice that of oxygen.
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Hydrogen and oxygen can be obtained by electrolysis of acidified water. Using equations for the reactions at the electrodes, explain why the volume of hydrogen obtained is twice that of oxygen.
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February 18, 2017
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During the electrolysis of aqueous silver nitrate, a current of 5.0 A was passed through the electrolyte for 3 hours.
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During the electrolysis of aqueous silver nitrate, a current of 5.0 A was passed through the electrolyte for 3 hours.
a) Write the equation for the reaction which took place at the anode
b) Calculate the mass of silver deposited. (Ag = 108; IF = 96500 C)
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February 16, 2017
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When brine is electrolysed using inert electrodes, chlorine gas is liberated at the anode instead of oxygen. Explain this observation and name the product formed at the cathode.
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a) When brine is electrolysed using inert electrodes, chlorine gas is liberated at the anode instead of oxygen. Explain this observation.
b) Name the product formed at the cathode.
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February 16, 2017
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During purification of copper by electrolysis, 1.48 g of copper were deposited when current was passed through aqueous copper (II) sulphate for 2$\frac{1}{2}$ hours. Calculate the amount of current used. (Cu = 63.5; 1 F = 96500 C
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During purification of copper by electrolysis, 1.48 g of copper were deposited when current was passed through aqueous copper (II) sulphate for 2$\frac{1}{2}$ hours. Calculate the amount of current used. (Cu = 63.5; 1 F = 96500 C).
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February 16, 2017
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An element P has a relative atomic mass of 88. When a current of 0.5 amperes was passed through the fused chloride of P for 32 minutes and 10 seconds, 0.44 g of P were deposited at the cathode.
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An element P has a relative atomic mass of 88. When a current of 0.5 amperes was passed through the fused chloride of P for 32 minutes and 10 seconds, 0.44 g of P were deposited at the cathode. Determine the charge on an ion of P.
(1 Faraday = 96500 Coulombs)
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February 16, 2017
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Give reason why aluminium metal would protect iron from rusting better than zinc metal
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Give reason why aluminium metal would protect iron from rusting better than zinc metal.
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February 16, 2017
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Aqueous potassium sulphate was electrolyzed using platinum electrodes in a cell......
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Aqueous potassium sulphate was electrolyzed using platinum electrodes in a cell.
a) Name the products formed at the cathode and anode
b) How does the concentration of the electrolyte change during electrolysis?
c) Why would it not be advisable to electrolyse aqueous potassium sulphate using potassium metal electrodes?
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February 16, 2017
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State and explain how the rate of reaction between zinc granules and steam can be increased
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State and explain how the rate of reaction between zinc granules and steam can be increased.
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February 15, 2017
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