- Give the IUPAC names of the following(Solved)
Give the IUPAC names of the following
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- The table below gives elements represented by letters U V W X Y Z and their atomic numbers.(Solved)
The table below gives elements represented by letters U V W X Y Z and their atomic numbers.
Use the information to answer the questions below.
(a) In which period do these elements belong ? Give a reason.
(b) How does the atomic radius of W and Y compare ? Explain.
(c ) Give the formula of the compound that could be formed between V and X.
(d) What type of bonding will be present in a compound formed between V and Z. Explain.
(e) Arrange the species U, U- and U+ in increasing order of size.
(f) Which of the ions Y2+ and Y2- is the most stable ? Explain.
(g) Give the formula of
(i) An acidic oxide formed when one of the elements in the table is heated in air.
(ii) A basic oxide formed when one of the elements in the table is heated in air.
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- Study the diagram below and answer the questions that follows.(Solved)
Study the diagram below and answer the questions that follows.
Calculate the value of y. (H = 1.0, Cl = 35.5, n = 14.0)
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- Uranium – 238 undergoes a radioactive decay according to the equation(Solved)
Uranium – 238 undergoes a radioactive decay according to the equation
(i) Determine the value of
x
y
(ii) Why is it not suitable to store radioactive materials in aluminium containers.
(iii) State one use of radio isotopes.
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- Bromine reacts with ethane as shown below.(Solved)
Bromine reacts with ethane as shown below.
(a) What condition is necessary for this reaction to occur ?
(b) Identify the bonds which are broken and those that are formed.
Bonds broken
Bonds formed
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- The formula of the phosphate of Y is Y3(PO4)2. Write the formula of the chloride of Y.(Solved)
The formula of the phosphate of Y is Y3(PO4)2. Write the formula of the chloride of Y.
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- All the heat given out when 0.6g of an element W were burnt in oxygen was used to heat 500cm3 of water. The temperature of...(Solved)
All the heat given out when 0.6g of an element W were burnt in oxygen was used to heat 500cm3 of water. The temperature of the water rose from 230C to 320C. Calculate the relative atomic mass of element W given that its molar heat of combustion is 380kJ/mol (specific heat capacity of water = 4.2J/g/k, density = 1g cm-3)
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- Study the information below and answer the questions that follow.(Solved)
Study the information below and answer the questions that follow.
(i) Which of the two is a stronger oxidizing agent?
(ii) Write the overall redox reaction.
(iii) Calculate the E.M.F of the cell.
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- A compound C3H8O reacts with sodium metal, forming a basic solution and a colourless gas.(Solved)
A compound C3H8O reacts with sodium metal, forming a basic solution and a colourless gas.
I) To which class of organic compounds does it belong to.
II) Identify the
(i) Basic solution
(ii) Colourless gas
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- 57.2g of hydrated sodium carbonate (Na2CO3.XH2O) were dissolved in water and the solution made to one litre. 20cm3 of 0.5M HCl recated with 25cm3 of...(Solved)
57.2g of hydrated sodium carbonate (Na2CO3.XH2O) were dissolved in water and the solution made to one litre. 20cm3 of 0.5M HCl recated with 25cm3 of the hydrated sodium carbonate solution. Determine the value of X. (Na = 23, C = 12, O = 16)
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- A student tried to prepare aluminium carbonate by mixing a solution of aluminium chloride and a solution of sodium carbonate but did not succeed. Explain.(Solved)
A student tried to prepare aluminium carbonate by mixing a solution of aluminium chloride and a solution of sodium carbonate but did not succeed. Explain.
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- Phosphorus has an atomic number of 15. State the type of bond formed when phosphorous combines with bromine.(Solved)
Phosphorus has an atomic number of 15. State the type of bond formed when phosphorous combines with bromine.
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- Using oxidation numbers identify the oxidizing agent in the reaction below.(Solved)
Using oxidation numbers identify the oxidizing agent in the reaction below.
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- Would copper be suitable to prevent rusting in iron? Explain(Solved)
Would copper be suitable to prevent rusting in iron? Explain.
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- Filtration is usually carried out in the purification of water. Which other process would be required to obtain water for drinking?(Solved)
Filtration is usually carried out in the purification of water. Which other process would be required to obtain water for drinking?
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- A gas occupies 250cm3 at 1000C at a pressure of 760mmHg. Calculate the volume
of the gas at 2000C at 760mmHg.(Solved)
A gas occupies 250cm3 at 1000C at a pressure of 760mmHg. Calculate the volume
of the gas at 2000C at 760mmHg.
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- a)A hydrocarbon decolourises both bromine gas and acidified potassium permanganate.Name and draw the structure of the fourth member of the series to which the hydrocarbon...(Solved)
a)A hydrocarbon decolourises both bromine gas and acidified potassium permanganate.Name and draw the structure of the fourth member of the series to which the hydrocarbon belongs.
b)To which homologous series does (a) above belong to.
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- The formula given below represents a portion of a polymer.(Solved)
The formula given below represents a portion of a polymer.
(i) Give the name of the monomer.
(ii) State one disadvantage of continued use of the polymer.
(iii) State one use of the polymer.
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- The table below shows the formulae of the chlorides of P, Q, R and S ( not the actual symbols )(Solved)
The table below shows the formulae of the chlorides of P, Q, R and S ( not the actual symbols )
(i) State the group to which the elements belong.
P
Q
R
S
(ii) Which of the chlorides would conduct electricity when dissolved in water . Explain.
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- The equilibrium reaction of phenolphthalein indicator in water may be represented as follows.(Solved)
The equilibrium reaction of phenolphthalein indicator in water may be represented as follows.
State and explain the observations made when an acid is added to the equilibrium
mixture.
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