Oil is insoluble in water whereas Propane dissolves oil from castor oil seeds.
Crushing the seeds ensures all the castor oil is extracted.
Andreaz answered the question on January 2, 2019 at 13:13
-
A hydrocarbon consist of 92.3% carbon. Its molecular mass is 26. Calculate its molecular formula.
(Solved)
A hydrocarbon consist of 92.3% carbon. Its molecular mass is 26. Calculate its molecular formula.
Date posted:
December 16, 2018
.
Answers (1)
-
What happens when ammonium chloride is heated?
(Solved)
What happens when ammonium chloride is heated?
Date posted:
December 12, 2018
.
Answers (1)
-
Crystals of sodium carbonate decahydrate were exposed to air for about four days
1. State what was observed
2. Name the process that took place
3....
(Solved)
Crystals of sodium carbonate decahydrate were exposed to air for about four days
1. State what was observed
2. Name the process that took place
3. Write an equation for the reaction that occurred
Date posted:
December 11, 2018
.
Answers (1)
-
When a few drops of potassium permanganate are added to an aqueous solution of ferrous sulphate, solution turns brown. On the other hand, when the...
(Solved)
When a few drops of potassium permanganate are added to an aqueous solution of ferrous sulphate, solution turns brown. On the other hand, when the test is repeated using sodium molybdate instead of potassium permanganate no similar colour change is observed.
Date posted:
November 29, 2018
.
Answers (1)
-
What are the ingredients used to make soap?
(Solved)
What are the ingredients used to make soap?
Date posted:
November 21, 2018
.
Answers (1)
-
Explain why the ionic radius of potassium is greater than that of sodium
(Solved)
Explain why the ionic radius of potassium is greater than that of sodium.
Date posted:
November 14, 2018
.
Answers (1)
-
With reference to chlorine, distinguish between covalent bond and van der Waals forces
(Solved)
With reference to chlorine, distinguish between covalent bond and van der Waals forces.
Date posted:
November 7, 2018
.
Answers (1)
-
Explain why graphite is a poor conductor of electricity at high temperature
(Solved)
Explain why graphite is a poor conductor of electricity at high temperature
Date posted:
October 8, 2018
.
Answers (1)
-
Calculate the number of chloride ions in a 250cm3 of 1M solution calcium chloride
(Solved)
Calculate the number of chloride ions in a 250cm3 of 1M solution calcium chloride (Avogadro’s number is 6.0 × 1023)
Date posted:
August 19, 2018
.
Answers (1)
-
Distinguish between a strong acid and a concentrated acid
(Solved)
Distinguish between a strong acid and a concentrated acid
Date posted:
August 19, 2018
.
Answers (1)
-
In an experiment it was found that 40.0cm3 of 0.2M sodium hydroxide solution just neutralized 0.2g of a dibasic acid Q..
(Solved)
In an experiment it was found that 40.0cm3 of 0.2M sodium hydroxide solution just neutralized 0.2g of a dibasic acid Q. Calculate the relative molecular mass of acid Q.
Date posted:
August 19, 2018
.
Answers (1)
-
A student was asked to prepare Lead (II) chloride salt using the following ingredients; Nitric (V) acid, lead (II) oxide and hydrochloric..
(Solved)
A student was asked to prepare Lead (II) chloride salt using the following ingredients; Nitric (V) acid, lead (II) oxide and hydrochloric acid. Using ionic equations only explain how the salt can be prepared.
Date posted:
August 19, 2018
.
Answers (1)
-
Paper chromatography is a method of separating colours or dyes. What two properties should the components of a mixture have...
(Solved)
Paper chromatography is a method of separating colours or dyes.
What two properties should the components of a mixture have that would make the separation possible
Date posted:
August 19, 2018
.
Answers (1)
-
Dilute nitric acid is added to excess green solid. Effervescence occurs and a blue solution is formed. When excess ammonia solution is added to a sample..
(Solved)
Dilute nitric acid is added to excess green solid. Effervescence occurs and a blue solution is formed. When excess ammonia solution is added to a sample of the solution a deep blue solution is formed.
Identify the anion and cation in the green solid.
Date posted:
August 18, 2018
.
Answers (1)
-
Nitrogen (IV) Oxide is passed through a combustion tube before Copper is heated. Give a reason
(Solved)
Nitrogen (IV) Oxide is passed through a combustion tube before Copper is heated. Give a reason.
Date posted:
August 18, 2018
.
Answers (1)
-
State two distinctive features of dynamic equilibrium
(Solved)
State two distinctive features of dynamic equilibrium
Date posted:
August 17, 2018
.
Answers (1)
-
Give three factors that accelerate rusting
(Solved)
Give three factors that accelerate rusting
Date posted:
August 16, 2018
.
Answers (1)
-
10.26 g of aluminium sulphate were dissolved in 200cm3 water. Calculate the molar concentration of the sulphate ions in the solution
(Solved)
10.26 g of aluminium sulphate were dissolved in 200cm3 water. Calculate the molar concentration of the sulphate ions in the solution (Relative formula mass of aluminium sulphate = 342).
Date posted:
August 15, 2018
.
Answers (1)
-
An oxide of silicon was found to contain 47% by mass silicon. What is the empirical formula of the oxide? (Si=28,O=16)
(Solved)
An oxide of silicon was found to contain 47% by mass silicon. What is the empirical formula of the oxide? (Si=28,O=16)
Date posted:
August 13, 2018
.
Answers (1)
-
Explain how a mixture of sulphur and sodium chloride can be separated into solid sulphur and sodium chloride
(Solved)
Explain how a mixture of sulphur and sodium chloride can be separated into solid sulphur and sodium chloride
Date posted:
August 2, 2018
.
Answers (1)