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- In an experiment to study the diffusion of gases, a student set up the apparatus shown in diagram 1. After sometimes the student noticed a change in the water level as shown in the diagram.(Solved)
In an experiment to study the diffusion of gases, a student set up the apparatus shown in diagram 1. After sometimes the student noticed a change in the water level as shown in the diagram.
Give an explanation for the change in water level
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- A mixture containing equal volumes of hydrogen and carbon (IV) oxide was introduced at one end of a tube as shown below.(Solved)
A mixture containing equal volumes of hydrogen and carbon (IV) oxide was introduced at one end of a tube as shown below.
Which gas would be detected at point C first? Explain
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- Study the flow chart below and answer the questions that follow.(Solved)
Study the flow chart below and answer the questions that follow.
a) Give the name of the process that takes place in step 1.
b) Give:
(i) the name of substance G1
(ii) one use of substance F1
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- The diagram below shows a Jiko when in use. Study it and answer the questions that follow.(Solved)
The diagram below shows a Jiko when in use. Study it and answer the questions that follow.
a) Identify the gas formed at region A
b) State and explain the observation made at region B.
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- The diagram below represents part of a set-up used to prepare and collect gas T.(Solved)
The diagram below represents part of a set-up used to prepare and collect gas T.
a) Name two reagents that are reacted to produce both carbon (IV) oxide and carbon (II) oxide
b) Write the equation for the reaction which takes place in the wash bottles
c) give a reason why carbon (II) oxide is not easily detected.
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- The set-up below was used to obtain a sample of iron(Solved)
The set-up below was used to obtain a sample of iron
Write two equations for the reactions which occur in the combustion tube
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- The set-up below was used to collect gas F, produced by the reaction between water and calcium metal(Solved)
The set-up below was used to collect gas F, produced by the reaction between water and calcium metal
(i) Name gas F.
(ii) At the end of the experiment, the solution in the beaker was found to be a weak base. Explain why the solution is a weak base.
iii) Give one laboratory use of the solution formed in a beaker
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- Carbon (II) oxide was passed over heated iron (III) oxide as shown in the diagram below.(Solved)
Carbon (II) oxide was passed over heated iron (III) oxide as shown in the diagram below.
a) Give the observation made in tube P.
b) Write the equation for the reaction which takes place in tube P.
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- When steam was passed over heated charcoal as shown in the diagram below, hydrogen and carbon (II) oxide gases were formed.(Solved)
When steam was passed over heated charcoal as shown in the diagram below, hydrogen and carbon (II) oxide gases were formed.
a) Write the equation for the reaction which takes place.
b) Name two uses of carbon (II) oxide gas, which are also uses of hydrogen gas.
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- The apparatus shown below was used to investigate the effect of carbon (II) oxide on copper (II) oxide.(Solved)
The apparatus shown below was used to investigate the effect of carbon (II) oxide on copper (II) oxide.
a) State the observation that was made in the combustion tube at the end of the experiment
b) Write an equation for the reaction that took place in the combustion tube.
c) why is it necessary to burn the gas coming out of tube K.
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- In an experiment, carbon (IV) oxide gas was passed over heated charcoal and the gas produced collected as shown in the diagram below.(Solved)
In an experiment, carbon (IV) oxide gas was passed over heated charcoal and the gas produced collected as shown in the diagram below.
i) Write an equation for the reaction that took place in the combustion tube.
ii) Name another substance that can be used instead of sodium hydroxide
iii) Describe a simple chemical test that can be used to distinguish between carbon (IV) oxide and carbon (II) oxide.
iv) Give one use of carbon (II) oxide.
Date posted: April 10, 2017. Answers (1)
- The following diagrams show the structures of two allotropes of carbon. Study them and answer the questions that follow.(Solved)
The following diagrams show the structures of two allotropes of carbon. Study them and answer the questions that follow.
Allotrope M
(i) Name allotrope M and N
(ii) Give one use of N
(iii) Which allotrope conduct electricity? Explain.
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- Study the information in the table below and answer the questions that follow.
(The letters do not represent the actual symbols of the elements.)
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Study the information in the table below and answer the questions that follow.
(The letters do not represent the actual symbols of the elements.)
Select an element which:
a) Is likely to be in group II of the periodic table.
b) Could be used to make electric cables
c) Is likely to be graphite
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- The simplified flow chart shows some of the steps in the manufacture of sodium carbonate by the Solvay process.(Solved)
The simplified flow chart shows some of the steps in the manufacture of sodium carbonate by the Solvay process.
a) Identify substance L.
b) Name the process taking place in step II.
c) Write an equation for the reaction, which takes place in step III.
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- The diagram below represents a charcoal burner. Study it and answer the question that follows:(Solved)
The diagram below represents a charcoal burner. Study it and answer the question that follows:
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- A student investigated the effect of an electric current by passing it through some substances. The student used inert electrodes, and connected a bulb to the circuit. The table below shows the substances used and their states.(Solved)
A student investigated the effect of an electric current by passing it through some substances. The student used inert electrodes, and connected a bulb to the circuit. The table below shows the substances used and their states.
a) In which experiment did the bulb not light?
b) Explain your answer in (a) above.
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- An electric current was passed through several substances and the results obtained recorded in the table below.(Solved)
An electric current was passed through several substances and the results obtained recorded in the table below.
Which of these substances is likely to be:
a) Magnesium
b) Hexane
c) Lead (II) bromide
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- In an experiment to investigate the conductivity of substances, a student used the set-up shown below.(Solved)
In an experiment to investigate the conductivity of substances, a student used the set-up shown below.
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- Study the set-up below and answer the question that follows.(Solved)
Study the set-up below and answer the question that follows.
State and explain the observations that would be made when the circuit is completed
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- The table below gives information about elements A1, A2, A3 and A4(Solved)
The table below gives information about elements A1, A2, A3 and A4
(i) In which period of the periodic table is element A2? Give a reason.
ii) Explain why the atomic radius of:
I. A1 is greater than that of A2;
II. A4 is smaller than its ionic radius.
iii) Select the element which is in the same group as A3.
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