(a) Calcium oxide//Quickline
(b) Filtration//Fractional crystallization/crystallisation of NaOH3
(c) - In the extraction of sodium metal
- Pickling
- As a drying agent
- Anti microbial agent
- Anti cracking agent
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(a) (i) State and explain the observation at the anode when the switch is switched on.
(ii) What precaution should be taken when carrying out this experiment?
(iii) Write the equation of the reaction taking place at the Anode.
(iv) Why are graphite electrodes used in the experiment?
(v) On the diagram, indicate the direction of flow of electrons.
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(a) (i) Name one source of hydrogen gas used as a raw material in the above process.
(ii) Name chamber A.
(iii) Write an equation for the reaction taking place in the catalytic chamber.
(iv) In the Haber process optimum temperature of 5000C and 200 atmospheres of pressure are used to get optimum yield of
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(b) Give two reasons why finely divided iron is the commonly used catalyst.
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(ii) Describe chemical test that can be carried out to show the identity of organic compound A.
(iii) Give the name of the following:
I. A:
II. B:
(iv) Give the structural formulae of substance C.
(v) Name the type of reaction that occurs in:
I. Step IV
II. Step VI:
(vi) Give the reagent and the condition necessary for step VI.
Reagent:
Condition:
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Bond ...(Solved)
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Step II
Step III
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