- Study the scheme below and answer the questions that follow.(Solved)
Study the scheme below and answer the questions that follow.
(i) Identify the product B.
(ii) Name the compounds C and E.
(iii) State the conditions for step 1
(iv) Write the equation for the reaction leading tot the formation of methane.
(v) State two industrial uses of methane.
(vi) Identify the reagent D
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- Name the following compounds.(Solved)
Name the following compounds.
Date posted: May 17, 2019. Answers (1)
- The graph below was obtained from an experiment used to investigate the reaction
between Zinc granules and 2M hydrochloric acid.(Solved)
The graph below was obtained from an experiment used to investigate the reaction
between Zinc granules and 2M hydrochloric acid.
a) Calculate the rate of reaction when t = 60seconds.
b) Suggest how the rate of the above reaction can be reduced so that it can be studied more closely at the same temperature.
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- Describe two observable characteristics of a luminous flame(Solved)
Describe two observable characteristics of a luminous flame.
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- Write a chemical equation for the combustion of laboratory gas , when the
Bunsen burner produces a non-luminous flame.(Solved)
Write a chemical equation for the combustion of laboratory gas , when the
Bunsen burner produces a non-luminous flame.
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- Explain why during the extraction of metals, copper can be extracted by the electrolysis of
copper (II) sulphate solution, while aluminium chloride cannot be extracted by...(Solved)
Explain why during the extraction of metals, copper can be extracted by the electrolysis of
copper (II) sulphate solution, while aluminium chloride cannot be extracted by electrolysis of
aluminium sulphate solution.
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- Study the following equilibrium equation and answer the questions that follows.(Solved)
Study the following equilibrium equation and answer the questions that follows.
Explain how ammonia gas can be prepared in the laboratory.
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- The following are standard electrode potentials of some half-cell reactions. Use the data to
answer the questions that follow.(Solved)
The following are standard electrode potentials of some half-cell reactions. Use the data to
answer the questions that follow.
i) Suggest the identify of element U.
ii) Draw a labeled diagram of an electrochemical cell that would produce the largest e.m.f.
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- The following diagram represents a set-up used to investigate conditions necessary for rusting of iron.(Solved)
The following diagram represents a set-up used to investigate conditions necessary for rusting of iron.
After several days it was found that the nails did not rust. Identify solid P.
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- The following diagram was used to investigate the electrolysis of copper(II) Sulphate solution
and molten G chloride using carbon electrodes.(Solved)
The following diagram was used to investigate the electrolysis of copper(II) Sulphate solution
and molten G chloride using carbon electrodes.
When a fixed current was passed through the two electrolytic cells as shown, 1.27g of copper
and 0.6g of G were deposited at the respective electrodes,. Calculate the numerical value
of x in the formula Gx+
(Cu=63.5; g = 60; 1 Faraday = 96500C)
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- In the chemistry laboratory, both blue and red litmus papers are used to test for the nature
of gases and solutions. Explain(Solved)
In the chemistry laboratory, both blue and red litmus papers are used to test for the nature
of gases and solutions. Explain
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- Explain why graphite is preferred to lubricating oil in the moving parts of the machine.(Solved)
Explain why graphite is preferred to lubricating oil in the moving parts of the machine.
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- Q grams of a radioactive isotope sample takes 80 days to disintegrate to 7g. The halflife of the isotope is 20days. Find the initial mass...(Solved)
Q grams of a radioactive isotope sample takes 80 days to disintegrate to 7g. The halflife of the isotope is 20days. Find the initial mass Q.
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- In the laboratory, chlorine gas can be prepared by the reaction;(Solved)
In the laboratory, chlorine gas can be prepared by the reaction;
Given the following half- cell reactions;
Use the Eθ cell to explain how the above reaction is carried out in the laboratory.
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- State the main differences between alkanes and alkenes in terms of the following;(Solved)
State the main differences between alkanes and alkenes in terms of the following;
i) Structure and bonding
ii) Reaction with chlorine gas.
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- A fixed mass of a gas has a volume of 250cm3 at 27oC and 750mmHg pressure.
Calculate thegas volume that the gas would occupy at 41oC...(Solved)
A fixed mass of a gas has a volume of 250cm3 at 27oC and 750mmHg pressure.
Calculate thegas volume that the gas would occupy at 41oC and 750mmHg pressure.
(0o = 273k)
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- When chlorine gas is dissolved in water it acts as a bleaching agent.(Solved)
When chlorine gas is dissolved in water it acts as a bleaching agent.
a) Write a chemical equation to show the role of water in the bleaching property of chlorine.
b) Name the chlorine compound that is present in the commercial bleaching agents.Give a reason for your answer.
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- The heat of combustion of carbon, hydrogen and methane are 405kJ/mol, 286kJ/mol and886kJ/mol respectively.(Solved)
The heat of combustion of carbon, hydrogen and methane are 405kJ/mol, 286kJ/mol and886kJ/mol respectively.
Calculate the heat change for the reaction, ΔH.
C(s) + 2H2(g) ------> CH4(g); ΔH
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- When aqueous potassium hydroxide is electrolysed using platinum electrodes, hydrogen gas
is produced at the cathode.(Solved)
When aqueous potassium hydroxide is electrolysed using platinum electrodes, hydrogen gas
is produced at the cathode.
a) Give a reason why platinum is described as an inert electrode.
b) Explain how hydrogen gas is produced in this experiment.
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- Write a chemical equation to represent the chemical reaction between an acid and
water.(Solved)
Write a chemical equation to represent the chemical reaction between an acid and
water.
Date posted: May 17, 2019. Answers (1)