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(a) The gas burns with a blue flame.
(b) (i) The iron is less reactive than magnesium.
(ii) Heat the iron powder
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- The lattice energy of sodium bromide and hydration energies of sodium and bromide ions are:- 733, 406 and 335kJ/mol respectively.(Solved)
The lattice energy of sodium bromide and hydration energies of sodium and bromide ions are:- 733, 406 and 335kJ/mol respectively.
(i) Complete the energy cycle diagram below by inserting the values of changeH1, changeH2 and changeH3.
(ii) Determine the molar heat of solution of solid sodium bromide.
Date posted: April 1, 2019. Answers (1)
- What is meant by molar heat of solution ?(Solved)
What is meant by molar heat of solution ?
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- Using dots (.) and crosses (x), show bonding in:-Sodium oxide (Na = 11; O = 8 )(Solved)
Using dots (.) and crosses (x), show bonding in:-Sodium oxide (Na = 11; O = 8 )
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- Using dots (.) and crosses (x), show bonding in:The compound formed when nitrogen reacts with fluorine. (F = 9, N = 7)(Solved)
Using dots (.) and crosses (x), show bonding in:The compound formed when nitrogen reacts with fluorine. (F = 9, N = 7)
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- 20.0cm3 of a solution containing 4gm per litre of sodium hydroxide was neutralized by
8.0cm3 of dilute sulphuric acid. Calculate the concentration of sulphuric acid in...(Solved)
20.0cm3 of a solution containing 4gm per litre of sodium hydroxide was neutralized by
8.0cm3 of dilute sulphuric acid. Calculate the concentration of sulphuric acid in moles per litre.( Na = 23.0; O = 16.0; H = 1.0 )
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- The diagram below represents a paper chromatogram for three brands of juices suspected to contain banned food colourings by the Kenya Bureau of Standards.(Solved)
The diagram below represents a paper chromatogram for three brands of juices suspected to contain banned food colourings by the Kenya Bureau of Standards.
The results showed the presence of banned food colourings in L and M only. On the same diagram
(a) Circle the spots which show the banned food colourings.
(b) Show the solvent front.
(c ) Name one possible solvent that can be used in this experiment / research.
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- Use the electrochemical series below to answer the questions that follow.(Solved)
Use the electrochemical series below to answer the questions that follow.
Calculate the E.M.F for the electrochemical cell represented below.
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- A form four student prepared potassium sulphite solution and divided it into two portions.The first portion gave a white precipitate when reacted with barium nitrate....(Solved)
A form four student prepared potassium sulphite solution and divided it into two portions.The first portion gave a white precipitate when reacted with barium nitrate. On addition of dilute hydrochloric acid, the white precipitate disappeared.
(a) Write the formula of the compound which formed as the white precipitate.
(b) Write the equation for the reaction between dilute hydrochloric acid and the
compound whose formula is written in (a) above.
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- A compound whose structure is shown below is found in a detergent, used in our day to day activities.(Solved)
A compound whose structure is shown below is found in a detergent, used in our day to day activities.
With reference to the structure, explain how the detergent removes grease during washing.
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- Ammonia can be converted to nitrogen (II) Oxide as shown in the equation below in a research centre.(Solved)
Ammonia can be converted to nitrogen (II) Oxide as shown in the equation below in a research centre.
(a) Explain how an increase in temperature would affect the yield of nitrogen (II) oxide.
(b) On the energy level diagram above sketch, the energy level diagram that would be
obtained if the reaction is carried out in the presence of platinum catalyst.
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- The diagram below represents the extraction of sulphur by frasch process in Louisiana U.S.A.(Solved)
The diagram below represents the extraction of sulphur by frasch process in Louisiana U.S.A.
(a) Name the substance that passes through tube:-
I
II
(b) What is the purpose of hot compressed air in this process ?
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- The following are the standard electrode potential for some electrodes.(Solved)
The following are the standard electrode potential for some electrodes
(i) Which is the strongest reducing agent. Explain.
(ii) Write the cell representation for the electrochemical cell obtained by combining the half cells B and D.
(iii) Calculate the e.m.f of the cell in (ii) above.
(iv) Give one use of electrochemical cells.
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- Give the differences between esterification and neutralisation.(Solved)
Give the differences between esterification and neutralisation.
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- (i) Name the type of reaction illustrated by the above reaction. (ii) Name the catalyst used in the reaction (Solved)
(i) Name the type of reaction illustrated by the above reaction.
(ii) Name the catalyst used in the reaction above.
(iii) Write an equation for the reaction between P and sodium hydroxide solution.
(iv) Name the type of reaction in (III) above.
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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.
(i) Identify
A
B
C
D
(ii) Write a chemical equation of a reaction in step I and II leading to formation of the
first member in B and alkyne series.
Step I
Step II
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- 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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