- Substance L, M, N and P have the following properties.(Solved)
Substance L, M, N and P have the following properties.
(a) Select the letter which represents a substance which is suitable for making kettle handles.
(b) Which letter represents a substance which is likely to be sodium chloride?
(c) Name the bond structure and bond type likely to be in L.
(i) Bond structure
(ii) Bond type
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- Cyanogen is a gaseous compound of carbon and nitrogen only. On complete combustion in oxygen, 250cm3 of cyanogen form 500cm3 of Carbon (IV) Oxide and...(Solved)
Cyanogen is a gaseous compound of carbon and nitrogen only. On complete combustion in oxygen, 250cm3 of cyanogen form 500cm3 of Carbon (IV) Oxide and 250cm3 of nitrogen. Determine the formula of cyanogen.
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- Use the information below to answer the questions that follow.(Solved)
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow.
Calculate the molar enthalpy of formation of butane (C4H10) from its elements in their normal states.
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- State two properties that vulcanized rubber possesses as a result of vulcanization.(Solved)
State two properties that vulcanized rubber possesses as a result of vulcanization.
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- A solution of 100cm3 of 0.1M ethanoic acid has a different p.H value from that of 100cm3 of 0.1M hydrochloric acid.Explain the difference. (Solved)
A solution of 100cm3 of 0.1M ethanoic acid has a different p.H value from that of 100cm3 of 0.1M hydrochloric acid.Explain the difference.
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- Predict the p.H value of
(i) ethanoic acid.
(ii) hydrochloric acid(Solved)
Predict the p.H value of
(i) ethanoic acid.
(ii) hydrochloric acid
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- Write an ionic equation for the reaction between copper II ions in solution and excess ammonia solution.(Solved)
Write an ionic equation for the reaction between copper II ions in solution and excess ammonia solution.
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- Three nitrates Q, R, and S were each heated and the products formed were tabulated as shown below.(Solved)
Three nitrates Q, R, and S were each heated and the products formed were tabulated as shown below.
(a) Identify S and R
(b) What is the name given to elements in the same group as Q?
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- The diagram below shows the percentage abundance of the isotopes of copper.(Solved)
The diagram below shows the percentage abundance of the isotopes of copper.
(a) Calculate the relative atomic mass of copper from the information on the graph.
(b) Write the isotope formula of the most abundant isotope of copper indicating the mass number and atomic number.(copper has
29 protons)
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- Give two reasons why luminous flame is not used for heating purposes in the laboratory.(Solved)
Give two reasons why luminous flame is not used for heating purposes in the laboratory.
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- What is vulcanization of rubber?(Solved)
What is vulcanization of rubber?
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- The diagram below shows some properties of ammonia gas. Use it to answer the questions that follow(Solved)
The diagram below shows some properties of ammonia gas. Use it to answer the questions that follow
a) State the observation made in the combustion tube.
b) (i) Give the test that can be used to identify liquid Y.
(ii) Name gas X
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- Given element W has atomic number 14 and consists of isotopes as shown below.
Isotope ...(Solved)
Given element W has atomic number 14 and consists of isotopes as shown below.
Isotope A B C
Isotope mass 28 29 30
Percentage abundance 92.2 4.7 3.1
Determine the relative atomic mass of W
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- The set up was used to prepare dry hydrogen gas. Study it and answer the questions that follow.(Solved)
The set up was used to prepare dry hydrogen gas. Study it and answer the questions that follow.
i) Is set-up used to prepare the gas correct? Give reason.
(ii) What would be liquid Y?
(iii) Give two physical properties of hydrogen gas
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- Relative molecular mass of methane and water are almost similar, however the boiling of water is 1000C while that of methane is -1610C. Explain.(Solved)
Relative molecular mass of methane and water are almost similar, however the boiling of water is 1000C while that of methane is -1610C. Explain.
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- The structure of water molecules can be represented as shown below.(Solved)
The structure of water molecules can be represented as shown below.
Name the bond type represented by letter X and W.
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- The diagram below shows spots of pure substances A, B and C on a chromatography paper. Spot D is that of a mixture.(Solved)
The diagram below shows spots of pure substances A, B and C on a chromatography paper. Spot D is that of a mixture.
After development, A, B and C were found to have moved 8cm, 3cm and 6cm respectively. D had separated into two spots which had moved 6cm and 8cm.
(i) On the diagram
I. Label baseline
II. Show the positions of all the spots after development.
(ii) Identify the substances present in the mixture D.
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- Use the information given below to draw the energy cycle diagram for the enthalpy of formation of propane.(Solved)
Use the information given below to draw the energy cycle diagram for the enthalpy of formation of propane.
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- The PH of a soil sample was found to be 5.7. An agricultural officer recommended addition of lime.
(a) State two functions of the lime.
(b)...(Solved)
The PH of a soil sample was found to be 5.7. An agricultural officer recommended addition of lime. State two functions of the lime.
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- An element X has a relative atomic mass of 88. When a current of 0.5 ampere was passed through a fused chloride of X for...(Solved)
An element X has a relative atomic mass of 88. When a current of 0.5 ampere was passed through a fused chloride of X for 32 minutes 10 seconds, 0.44g of X was deposited.
(i) Determine the charge of element X [1 Faraday = 96500C]
(ii) Write the formula of hydroxide of X
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