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(i) Graphite: They do not react with chlorine gas
(ii) A steel diaphragm is suspended between the electrodes hence preventing chlorine and sodium from re-combining
(iii) Making sodium compounds such as Sodium Cyanide which is used in the extraction of gold
- Sodium & Potassium alloy is used as a "coolant" in nucleaur reaction
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- The flow chart below shows steps used in the extraction of zinc from one of its ores. (Solved)
The flow chart below shows steps used in the extraction of zinc from one of its ores.
(a) Name the process that is used in step 2 to concentrate the ore.
(b) Name one use of zinc other than galvanizing
Date posted: May 16, 2017. Answers (1)
- The extraction of iron from its ores takes place in the blast furnace. Below is a simplified diagram of a blast furnace. Study it and answer the questions that follow. (Solved)
The extraction of iron from its ores takes place in the blast furnace. Below is a simplified diagram of a blast furnace. Study it and answer the questions that follow.
Name
(i) One of the substance in the slag.
(ii) Another iron ore material used in the blast furnance.
(iii) One gas which is recycled.
Date posted: May 16, 2017. Answers (1)
- Below is a simplified diagram of Downs cell used for the manufacture of sodium. Study it and answer the questions that follow.
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Below is a simplified diagram of Downs cell used for the manufacture of sodium. Study it and answer the questions that follow.
(i) What material is the anode made of? give a reason
(ii) What precaution is taken to prevent chlorine and sodium from re-combining?
Date posted: May 16, 2017. Answers (1)
- Study the flow chart below and answer the questions that follow. (Solved)
Study the flow chart below and answer the questions that follow.
(a) State the condition necessary for the reaction in step 2 to occur.
(b) Name: (i) Gas D (ii) One use of zinc
Date posted: May 16, 2017. Answers (1)
- The flow chart below shows a sequence of reactions starting with copper. Study it and answer the questions that follow. (Solved)
The flow chart below shows a sequence of reactions starting with copper. Study it and answer the questions that follow.
(i) Identify:
Gas P
Reagent Q
Solid R
(ii) State the observations made in steps 4 and 7.
Date posted: May 16, 2017. Answers (1)
- The flow chart below illustrates the industrial extraction of lead metal. Study it and answer the questions that follow. (Solved)
The flow chart below illustrates the industrial extraction of lead metal. Study it and answer the questions that follow.
(i) Name the ore that is commonly used in this process.
(ii) Explain what takes place in the roasting furnace.
(iii) Identify gas P.
Date posted: May 16, 2017. Answers (1)
- The flow chart below shows a sequence of reactions starting with iron. Study it and answer the questions that follow. (Solved)
The flow chart below shows a sequence of reactions starting with iron. Study it and answer the questions that follow.
(i) Name the reagent and state the condition for the reaction in step I.
(ii) Give the name of the following: (I). Solid S (II) Solid V (III) Solid T
(iii) Give reasons for the colour change in step 2.
Date posted: May 16, 2017. Answers (1)
- The diagram below shows the extraction of sodium metal using the Downs cell. Study it and answer the questions that follow: (Solved)
The diagram below shows the extraction of sodium metal using the Downs cell. Study it and answer the questions that follow:
(i) Explain why in this process the sodium chloride is mixed with calcium chloride.
(ii) Why is the anode made of graphite and not steel?
(iii) State the properties of sodium metal that makes it possible for it to be collected as shown in the diagram.
iv) What is the function of the steel guaze cylinder?
v)Why is the anode made of graphite in this case instead of steel which is a better conductor of electricity?
vi)Give reasons why large quantities of electricity is required for this process
Date posted: May 16, 2017. Answers (1)
- The extraction of aluminium from its ore takes place in two stages, purification stage and electrolysis stage. The diagram below shows the set up for the electrolysis stage.(Solved)
The extraction of aluminium from its ore takes place in two stages, purification stage and electrolysis stage. The diagram below shows the set up for the electrolysis stage.
i) Name the ore from which aluminium extracted
ii) Name one impurity which is removed at the purification stage
Date posted: May 15, 2017. Answers (1)
- The flow chart below outlines some of the processes involved during extraction of copper from copper pyrites. Study it and answer the questions that follow.(Solved)
The flow chart below outlines some of the processes involved during extraction of copper from copper pyrites. Study it and answer the questions that follow.
i) Name gas K
ii) Write the formula of the cation present in slag M
iii) Identify gas P
vi) What name is given to the reaction that takes place in chamber N?
Date posted: May 15, 2017. Answers (1)
- Below is a simplified electrolytic cell used for purification of copper. Study it and answer the questions that follow.(Solved)
Below is a simplified electrolytic cell used for purification of copper. Study it and answer the questions that follow.
i) Identify the cathode.
ii) Write the equation for the reaction at the anode.
iii) What name is given to L?
iv) State two uses of copper metal.
Date posted: May 15, 2017. Answers (1)
- The diagram below represents a dry cell. Use it to answer the questions that follow.(Solved)
The diagram below represents a dry cell. Use it to answer the questions that follow.
i) Which of the letters represent:
I) Carbon electrode?
II) The electrolyte?
ii) One of the substances used in a dry cell is manganese (IV) oxide. State two roles of manganese (IV) oxide in the dry cell.
Date posted: May 15, 2017. Answers (1)
- The set –up below can be used to produce sodium hydroxide by electrolyzing brine.(Solved)
The set –up below can be used to produce sodium hydroxide by electrolyzing brine.
i) Identify gas Y.
ii) Describe how aqueous sodium hydroxide is formed in the above set-up
iii) One of the uses of sodium hydroxide is in the manufacturing of soaps. State one other use of sodium hydroxide
Date posted: May 15, 2017. Answers (1)
- The set up below was used to investigate the products formed at the electrodes during electrolysis of aqueous magnesium sulphate using inert electrodes. Use it to answer the questions that follow.(Solved)
The set up below was used to investigate the products formed at the electrodes during electrolysis of aqueous magnesium sulphate using inert electrodes. Use it to answer the questions that follow.
i) During the electrolysis hydrogen gas was formed at electrode Y. Identify the anode. Give a reason for your answer.
ii) Why is the concentration of magnesium sulphate expected to increase during electrolysis?
iii) What will be observed if red and blue litmus papers were dipped into the solution after electrolysis?
Date posted: May 15, 2017. Answers (1)
- The apparatus shown in the diagram below were used to investigate the products formed when concentrated sodium chloride was electrolyzed using inert electrodes(Solved)
The apparatus shown in the diagram below were used to investigate the products formed when concentrated sodium chloride was electrolyzed using inert electrodes
a) Write the equation for the reaction that takes place at electrode A.
b) If the concentrated sodium chloride was replaced with dilute sodium chloride, what product would be formed at electrode A? Explain.
Date posted: May 15, 2017. Answers (1)
- The set-below was used by a student to investigate the products formed when aqueous copper (II) chloride was electrolyzed using carbon electrodes(Solved)
The set-below was used by a student to investigate the products formed when aqueous copper (II) chloride was electrolyzed using carbon electrodes
i) Write the equation for the reaction that takes place at the cathode.
ii) Name and describe a chemical test for the product initially formed at the anode when a highly concentrated solution of copper (II) chloride is electrolyzed.
iii) How would the mass of the anode change if the carbon anode was replaced with copper metal? Explain.
Date posted: May 15, 2017. Answers (1)
- The set-up below (Figure 2) was used to electrolyse a bromide of metal D, DBr2.(Solved)
The set-up below (Figure 2) was used to electrolyse a bromide of metal D, DBr2.
a) Write the equation for the reactions at the I. Cathode II. Anode
b) The electrodes used in the experiment were made of carbon and metal D. Which of the two electrodes was used as the anode? Give a reason
c) Give a reason why this experiment is carried out in a fume cupboard.
Date posted: May 15, 2017. Answers (1)
- The diagram below represents a set up that can be used to electrolyze aqueous copper (II) sulphate.(Solved)
The diagram below represents a set up that can be used to electrolyze aqueous copper (II) sulphate.
i) describe s how oxygen gas is produced during the electrolysis.
ii) Explain why copper electrodes are not suitable for this electrolysis.
Date posted: May 15, 2017. Answers (1)
- The diagram below represents an experiment that was set up to investigate movement of ions during electrolysis.(Solved)
The diagram below represents an experiment that was set up to investigate movement of ions during electrolysis.
When the circuit was completed, it was noticed that a blue colour spread towards the right.
a) Explain this observation.
b) Write the equation for the reaction that occurred at the anode.
Date posted: May 15, 2017. Answers (1)
- The diagram below shows the apparatus that can be used to electrolyze acidified water obtain hydrogen and oxygen gases. Study it and answer the questions that follow.(Solved)
The diagram below shows the apparatus that can be used to electrolyze acidified water obtain hydrogen and oxygen gases. Study it and answer the questions that follow.
i) Identify the electrode at which oxidation takes place.
ii) Give a reason why it is necessary to acidify the water.
iii) Explain why hydrochloric acid is not used to acidify the water.
Date posted: May 15, 2017. Answers (1)