- The 1st, 2nd and 3rd ionization energies in KJ/Mol of elements G and R are given below.(Solved)
The 1st, 2nd and 3rd ionization energies in KJ/Mol of elements G and R are given below.
(i) Define the term 1st ionization energy.
(ii) Apart from the decrease in energy levels, explain the big difference between the 1st and 2nd ionization energies.
(iii) Calculate the amount of energy for the process:
Date posted: March 27, 2019. Answers (1)
- An experiment was set up using chlorine water as shown below.(Solved)
An experiment was set up using chlorine water as shown below.
(i) Identify gas X.
(ii) Write an equation for the production of gas X.
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- The set-up below shows the catalytic oxidation of ammonia in the laboratory.(Solved)
The set-up below shows the catalytic oxidation of ammonia in the laboratory.
(a) Identify the brown fumes observed at the mouth of the conical flask.
(b) Write down the equations of the reactions representing
(i) Catalytic oxidation of ammonia
(ii) The formation of the brown fumes.
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- State three reasons why air is considered to be a mixture but not a compound.(Solved)
State three reasons why air is considered to be a mixture but not a compound.
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- Below is a set-up of apparatus used to prepare hydrogen gas in the laboratory. Study it and answer the questions that follow.(Solved)
Below is a set-up of apparatus used to prepare hydrogen gas in the laboratory. Study it and answer the questions that follow.
(a) Write a chemical equation for the two reactions taking place in he above set-up.
(b) State the chemical test for hydrogen gas.
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- In an experiment, concentrated sulphuric (VI) acid was put in a beaker and exposed to air for one week as shown below.(Solved)
In an experiment, concentrated sulphuric (VI) acid was put in a beaker and exposed to air for one week as shown below.
(i) What observation was made after one week? Explain.
(ii) What property of sulphuric (VI) acid was being investigated in the experiment?
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- Use the bond energy value given below for the question that follows.
Bond ...(Solved)
Use the bond energy value given below for the question that follows.
Bond Bond energy (kJmol-1)
H – H 432
C = C 610
C – C 346
C – H 413
Determine the enthalpy change for the conversion of butene to butane by hydrogen.
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- Use the set up below to answer the questions that follow.(Solved)
Use the set up below to answer the questions that follow.
(a) On the diagram, label the cathode.
(b) Write the equation for the reaction on the cathode.
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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) Identify substances: K, U,L
(b) State the conditions for the reaction in step 1 to occur.
(c) Give one disadvantage of continued use of substances such as U.
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- (a) Define the term oxidation state.
(b) Calculate the oxidation states of chromium and manganese in the following ions.
(i) Chromium in Cr2O72-
(ii) Manganese in...(Solved)
(a) Define the term oxidation state.
(b) Calculate the oxidation states of chromium and manganese in the following ions.
(i) Chromium in Cr2O72-
(ii) Manganese in MnO4-
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- In an experiment to study properties of carbon, a small amount of charcoal is placed in a boiling tube. 5.0cm3 of concentrated nitric acid is...(Solved)
In an experiment to study properties of carbon, a small amount of charcoal is placed in a boiling tube. 5.0cm3 of concentrated nitric acid is added. The mixture is then heated.
(a) What observations are made?
(b) Write an equation for the reaction that took place in the boiling tube.
(c) What property of carbon is shown in this reaction?
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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) Identify solid R.
(b) Write a balanced equation for step II and ionic equation for step III.
Step II
Step III
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- An organic compound contains carbon and hydrogen only. When this compound was completely burnt in excess air, it gave 9.6g of Carbon (IV) Oxide and...(Solved)
An organic compound contains carbon and hydrogen only. When this compound was completely burnt in excess air, it gave 9.6g of Carbon (IV) Oxide and 4.9g of water vapour. The molecular mass of the hydrocarbon is 58. Determine the molecular formula. (C = 12, O = 16, H = 1)
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- 200cm3 of Nitrogen (I) Oxide (N2O) pass through a porous plug in 2 minute 15 seconds. How long will it take the same volume of...(Solved)
200cm3 of Nitrogen (I) Oxide (N2O) pass through a porous plug in 2 minute 15 seconds. How long will it take the same volume of Sulphur (IV) Oxide (SO2) gas to diffuse through the same plug under the same conditions? (N = 14, O = 16, S = 32)
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- The graph below shows the amount of calcium carbonate and calcium chloride varying with time in the reaction.(Solved)
The graph below shows the amount of calcium carbonate and calcium chloride varying with time in the reaction.
(a) Which curve shows the amount of calcium chloride varying with time?
(b) Explain why the two curves become horizontal after a given period of time.
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- The table below gives the solubility of potassium bromide and potassium sulphate at 00C and 400C.(Solved)
The table below gives the solubility of potassium bromide and potassium sulphate at 00C and 400C.
When an aqueous mixture containing 60g of potassium bromide and 7g potassium sulphate in 100g of water at 800C was cooled to 00C, some crystals were formed.
(a) Identify the crystals.
(b) Determine the mass of the crystals.
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- Study the figure below and answer questions that follow.(Solved)
Study the figure below and answer questions that follow.
Name the parts labelled F and G.
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- Study the diagram below and use it to answer the questions that follow.(Solved)
Study the diagram below and use it to answer the questions that follow.
(a) Name two reagents that are reacted to produce both Carbon (IV) Oxide and Carbon (II) Oxide.
(b) Write the equation for the reactions that took place in the wash bottle.
(c) Give a reason why Carbon (II) Oxide is not easily detected.
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- The structure below represents two cleansing agents A and B. Which cleansing agent would be suitable for washing in water containing calcium chloride? Give a...(Solved)
The structure below represents two cleansing agents A and B. Which cleansing agent would be suitable for washing in water containing calcium chloride? Give a reason.
Date posted: March 26, 2019. Answers (1)
- A student put calcium carbonate and calcium hydrogen carbonate in separate test tubes and performed
the tests as shown in the table below. Complete the table...(Solved)
A student put calcium carbonate and calcium hydrogen carbonate in separate test tubes and performed
the tests as shown in the table below. Complete the table by giving the expected observations.
Date posted: March 26, 2019. Answers (1)