(i) Hydrogen;
(ii) Calcium hydroxide formed is slightly soluble in water; hydroxide ion formed are
few;
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Dry hydrogen chloride gas was passed through heated iron wire as shown in the diagram
below
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Dry hydrogen chloride gas was passed through heated iron wire as shown in the diagram
below

a) (i) How can the identity of the substance burning with flame Z be confirmed.
(ii) What is observed in combustion tube during the experiment?
(iii) Write the equation for the reaction taking place in the combustion tube.
(iv) Chlorine gas was passed over the product obtained in the combustion tube to give
another product Q
a) State one precaution that should be taken. Explain
b) Identify product Q
c) The total mass of product Q formed was found to be 5.3g. Calculate the volume of
chlorine gas used.
(Cl = 35.5, Fe= 56, Molar gas volume at room temperature = 2400cm3)
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The flow chart below outlines some of the process involved during extraction of copper.
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The flow chart below outlines some of the process involved during extraction of copper.

(i) Write the formula of copper pyrite.
(ii) Name liquid T
(iii) Write equations for the reactions taking place in the 2nd roasting furnace.
(iv) Identify substance B and write equation for the reaction that take place in the smelting furnace.
(v) State the purpose of substance F.
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Study the scheme below and answer the questions that follow.
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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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The graph below was obtained from an experiment used to investigate the reaction
between Zinc granules and 2M hydrochloric acid.
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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
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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.
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Write a chemical equation for the combustion of laboratory gas , when the
Bunsen burner produces a non-luminous flame.
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State the main differences between alkanes and alkenes in terms of the following;
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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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Describe how you would obtain pure solid samples of each of the following components of a
solid mixture containing ; Lead (II) chloride, Sodium carbonate and...
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Describe how you would obtain pure solid samples of each of the following components of a
solid mixture containing ; Lead (II) chloride, Sodium carbonate and calcium sulphate.
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In an experiment,1g of calcium carbonate was completely dissolved 100cm3 of 0.25M excess hydrochloric acid.Calculate the molar concentration of the acidic solution formed. (Ca = 40;...
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In an experiment,1g of calcium carbonate was completely dissolved 100cm3 of 0.25M excess hydrochloric acid.Calculate the molar concentration of the acidic solution formed. (Ca = 40; C = 12; O =16).
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Explain the meanings of the following physical properties of laboratory gases.
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Explain the meanings of the following physical properties of laboratory gases.
i) A chocking smell.
ii) An irritating smell.
iii) A neutral gas
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An element X has atomic number 3, relative atomic mass 6.94 and consists of two isotopes
of mass numbers 6 and 7.
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An element X has atomic number 3, relative atomic mass 6.94 and consists of two isotopes
of mass numbers 6 and 7.
a) What is the mass number of the more abundant isotope of X?
b) Calculate the relative abundance of each of the isotopes.
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State two large scale uses of hard water.
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State two large scale uses of hard water.
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Explain how dilute hydrochloric acid can be used to determine the type of hardness in a sample of tap water.
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Explain how dilute hydrochloric acid can be used to determine the type of hardness in a sample of tap water.
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A factory produces 63.6 tonnes of anhydrous Na2CO3 on a certain. Calculate the number of tonnes of sodium chloride used on this particular day. Assume...
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A factory produces 63.6 tonnes of anhydrous Na2CO3 on a certain. Calculate the number of tonnes of sodium chloride used on this particular day. Assume the plant is working at 100% efficiency.(C = 12, H = 1, Cl = 35.5, Ca = 40, Na = 23)
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The flow chart below shows the manufacture of sodium carbonate. Study it carefully and
answer the questions that follow.
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The flow chart below shows the manufacture of sodium carbonate. Study it carefully and
answer the questions that follow.

a)
i). What is ammoniacal brine?
ii). Ammoniacal brine reacts with carbon (IV) oxide to form a mixture of two salts
which produce Q. Write an equation to show formation of Q
Name two processes that are used to separate Q into NH4Cl and P
b) Give two uses of sodium carbonate produced in the process.
c)i). Name the substance that reacts with water that comes into the slaker
ii). What happens at the kiln?
d) Write an equation for the reaction that occurs when P is heated to form solid
Na2 CO3
e) Name two substances that are recycled in the process.
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Define the term molar heat of displacement
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Define the term molar heat of displacement
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0.65 of zinc was reacted with 20cm3 of 2 M copper(II) sulphate solution in a plastic beaker.
The copper(II) sulphate solution was in excess. The initial...
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0.65 of zinc was reacted with 20cm3 of 2 M copper(II) sulphate solution in a plastic beaker.
The copper(II) sulphate solution was in excess. The initial temperature and the highest temperature of the solution were recorded. 0.64 of copper metal was formed.
a) Other than change in temperature, state the observations made during the reaction
b) Calculate the
I Number of moles of Zinc that reacted (Zn=65)
II The number of moles of copper that was displaced from the solution (Cu=64)
III The mole ratio of Zn: Cu
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The table below gives the percentage of a radioactive isotope of Bismuth that remains after decaying at different times.
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The table below gives the percentage of a radioactive isotope of Bismuth that remains after
decaying at different times.

i). On the grid provided, plot a graph of the percentage of Bismuth remaining(Vertical axis) against
time.
ii) Using the graph determine the
i) Half- life of Bismuth isotope.
ii) Original mass of the Bismuth Isotope given that the mass that remained after 70
minutes was 0.16g.
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Study the flow chart below and use it to answer the questions between.
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Study the flow chart below and use it to answer the questions between.

a) Identify the process described by the flow chart
b) Explain why the Ore is crushed
c) Which process occurs at mixing chamber?
d) Explain the use of ;
i) water
ii) Oil
e) Compressed air Write down an equation for the formation of slag.
f) Identify the cations present where the metal is being purified.
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The set – up below was used during the electrolysis of a solution of magnesium
sulphate using inert electrodes.
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The set – up below was used during the electrolysis of a solution of magnesium
sulphate using inert electrodes.

i). Identify the ions present in the electrolyte
ii). Write half equations at the anode and at the cathode:
Cathode:
Anode
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