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- 384g of radioactive element was reduced to 48g in 540 days. Determine the half-life of X.(Solved)
384g of radioactive element was reduced to 48g in 540 days. Determine the half-life of X.
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- Study the table below and use it to answer the questions that follow.(Solved)
Study the table below and use it to answer the questions that follow.
(i) In which of the solution will phenolphthalein indicator be colourless.
(ii) Which of the solutions could be used to relieve heartburn? Explain.
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- Study the reaction scheme below and answer the questions that follow.(Solved)
Study the reaction scheme below and answer the questions that follow.
(a) Write an ionic equation for the formation of the white precipitate.
(b) Write the formula of the complex ion present in the colourless solution Q.
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- 100cm³ of sulphur (IV) oxide takes 20 seconds to diffuse through a porous plate. What volume of oxygen gas would diffuse through the same plate...(Solved)
100cm³ of sulphur (IV) oxide takes 20 seconds to diffuse through a porous plate. What volume of oxygen gas would diffuse through the same plate in 30 seconds under similar conditions. (S = 32, O = 16).
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- Consider the following reaction at equilibrium.(Solved)
Consider the following reaction at equilibrium.
Complete the table below to show the effect of different factors on the position of equilibrium.
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- In the down’s process (used for extraction of sodium) a certain salt is added to lower the melting point of sodium chloride from 8000C to...(Solved)
In the down’s process (used for extraction of sodium) a certain salt is added to lower the melting point of sodium chloride from 8000C to about 6000C.
(i) Identify the salt added.
(ii) Why is it necessary to lower the temperature?
(iii) Give one use of sodium.
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- The set-up below shows how gas A was prepared and reacted with heated magnesium.(Solved)
The set-up below shows how gas A was prepared and reacted with heated magnesium.
(a) Give a reason why it is not advisable to heat magnesium before heating ammonium nitrite.
(b) (i) Identify gas A.
(ii) Write a chemical equation for the reaction between gas A and magnesium.
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- The empirical formula of a compound is CH2 and its molecular mass is 42.
(a) What is the molecular formular of this compound?
(b) To which...(Solved)
The empirical formula of a compound is CH2 and its molecular mass is 42.
(a) What is the molecular formular of this compound?
(b) To which group of hydrocarbons does the compound above belong?
(c) Draw the structural formula of the fourth member of this series and give its IUPAC name.
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- When 25cm³ of 0.5M HCl is added to 25cm³ of 0.5M NaOH the temperature of the solution rose from 230C to 260C. Given that the...(Solved)
When 25cm³ of 0.5M HCl is added to 25cm³ of 0.5M NaOH the temperature of the solution rose from 230C to 260C. Given that the density of the solution is 1gcmˉ³ and its specific heat capacity is 4.2Jgˉ¹Kˉ¹.
(a) Determine the amount f heat evolved that caused the temperature rise.
(b) Work out the molar enthalpy of neutralization for this reaction.y is 4.2Jgˉ¹Kˉ¹.
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- Write down the property of concentrated sulphuric (VI) acid shown in the following reactions.(Solved)
Write down the property of concentrated sulphuric (VI) acid shown in the following reactions.
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- The set-up was used to prepare carbon (IV) oxide and investigate its properties.(Solved)
The set-up was used to prepare carbon (IV) oxide and investigate its properties.
(a) Write an equation for the reaction in vessel B.
(b) What is the role of sodium hydroxide solution in the set-up?
(c) What would be observed if a burning splint is introduced at jet C?
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- The formula for cane sugar is (C12H22O11). Use an equation to show what happens when sugar is added to conc.Sulphuric (VI) acid.(Solved)
The formula for cane sugar is (C12H22O11). Use an equation to show what happens when sugar is added to conc.Sulphuric (VI) acid.
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- 20cm³ of a dibasic acid required 25cm³ of 0.1M NaOH for complete neutralization.
(a) How many moles of sodium hydroxide reacted with the dibasic acid?
(b)...(Solved)
20cm³ of a dibasic acid required 25cm³ of 0.1M NaOH for complete neutralization.
(a) How many moles of sodium hydroxide reacted with the dibasic acid?
(b) Calculate the concentration of the dibasic acid in moles per litre.
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- When a compound X was heated, a brown gas and a black residue were produced. Give the formula of:
(i) The brown gas.
(ii) The black...(Solved)
When a compound X was heated, a brown gas and a black residue were produced. Give the formula of:
(i) The brown gas.
(ii) The black residue.
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- 0.92g of ethanol were found to burn in excess air producing a temperature rise of 32.5oC in 200cm3 of water(C=12.0,H=1.0,O=16.0) Density of water is 1g/cm3,...(Solved)
0.92g of ethanol were found to burn in excess air producing a temperature rise of 32.5oC in 200cm3 of water(C=12.0,H=1.0,O=16.0) Density of water is 1g/cm3, specific heat capacity of water is 4.2KjKg-1K-1.
(a) Write the equation for the combustion of ethanol.
(b) Determine the molar heat of combustion of ethanol
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- The structure of synthetic rubber is shown below;(Solved)
The structure of synthetic rubber is shown below;
a) Determine the relative molecular mass of a polymer made of 250 monomers.
(c=12,H=1 and Cl=35.5)
b) Give one advantage of natural polymers over synthetic ones.
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- The diagram below shows electrolysis of dilute copper (II) sulphate solution using copper electrodes;(Solved)
The diagram below shows electrolysis of dilute copper (II) sulphate solution using copper electrodes;
a) State the observations made at electrode A and B
b) Write the equation of reaction at electrode A
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- Below is a simplified process for manufacture of sodium carbonate by Solvay process.
a) Name substance M.
b) Name the process taking place in step II.
c)...(Solved)
Below is a simplified process for manufacture of sodium carbonate by Solvay process.
a) Name substance M.
b) Name the process taking place in step II.
c) Write an equation for the reaction in step III.
d) What is the fate of ammonium chloride in the solvay process.
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- State and explain the trend in the boiling points of group (VII) elements down the group.(Solved)
State and explain the trend in the boiling points of group (VII) elements down the group.
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- Study the reaction below and answer the questions that follow.(Solved)
Study the reaction below and answer the questions that follow.
a) State and explain the observation made when a mixture at equilibrium is heated.
b) If pressure is exerted at the mixture at equilibrium, what observation will be made?
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