- Aluminium is extracted from its ore by electrolysis method. The current required in the
process is 4,000 amperes. Study the diagram and answer the questions that...(Solved)
Aluminium is extracted from its ore by electrolysis method. The current required in the
process is 4,000 amperes. Study the diagram and answer the questions that follow.
(a) Name:
(i) Electrolyte A
(ii) Substance D
(iii) Electrode E
(b) Name the material from which the electrodes are made.
(c ) (i) Write the equation that produces aluminium metal.
(ii) Explain why E has to be replaced from time to time.
(iii) Why is cryolite added to the electrolyte before the process of electrolysis ?
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- In an experiment to determine the molar heat of neutralization of hydrochloric acid
with sodium hydroride, students of Furaha Secondary school reacted 100cm3 of 1M
hydrochloric acid...(Solved)
In an experiment to determine the molar heat of neutralization of hydrochloric acid
with sodium hydroride, students of Furaha Secondary school reacted 100cm3 of 1M
hydrochloric acid with 50cm3 of 2M sodium hydroxide solution. They obtained the following results.
Initial temperature of acid = 25.00C
Initial temperature of base = 25.00C
Highest temperature reached
With the acid – alkali mixture = 34.00C
(a) Write an ionic equation for the neutralization reaction between hydrochloric acid
and sodium hydroxide.
(b ) Calculate :
(i) The change in temperature.
(ii) The amount of heat produced during the reaction.
( Specific heat capacity of solution = 4.2 kJkg-1k-1 )
(iii) The molar heat of neutralization of sodium hydroxide.
(c) Write the thermochemical equation for the reaction.
(d) Draw an energy level diagram for the reaction.
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- Define the term molar heat of neutralization.(Solved)
Define the term molar heat of neutralization.
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- State two uses of carbon (IV) oxide.(Solved)
State two uses of carbon (IV) oxide.
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- State one environmental effect that excess carbon (IV) oxide in the air causes.(Solved)
State one environmental effect that excess carbon (IV) oxide in the air causes.
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- A piece of marble chip ( calcium carbonate) is put in a beaker containing excess of dilute hydrochloric
acid which is placed on a reading balance....(Solved)
A piece of marble chip ( calcium carbonate) is put in a beaker containing excess of dilute hydrochloric
acid which is placed on a reading balance. The mass of the beaker and its contents is recorded every
two minutes, as shown in the table.
(a) Why is there a continuous loss of mass of the reaction mixture.
(b) Write an equation for the reaction taking place.
(c ) State two different ways by which the reaction could have been made more rapid.
(d) Why does the mass remain constant after 8 minutes.
(e) State the observations that would be made if a few drops of silver nitrate solution
Was added to 1cm3 of the resulting solution followed by ammonia solution.
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- The standard electrode potentials for some half cells are given below.(Solved)
The standard electrode potentials for some half cells are given below.
i)Arrange the metals in order of reactivity.
ii)Calculate the E.M.F of the cell shown below.
iii) What would happen if a cell with chlorine and zinc ions, the anode was made
of zinc. Explain your answer.
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- The set-up below represents electrolysis of dilute sulphuric (VI) acid.(Solved)
The set-up below represents electrolysis of dilute sulphuric (VI) acid.
(a) Identify gases M and N
(b) Write an ionic equation for the production of gas M.
(c ) At what electrode does reduction take place. Explain your answer.
(d) State the most suitable electrodes that can be used in this experiment.
Explain your answer.
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- Give the IUPAC names of the following compounds.(Solved)
Give the IUPAC names of the following compounds.
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- The scheme below shows various reactions starting with ammonia. Study it and
answer the questions that follow.(Solved)
The scheme below shows various reactions starting with ammonia. Study it and
answer the questions that follow.
(i) List the raw materials used in the manufacture of ammonia.
(ii) What catalyst is used in step I ?
(iii) Write an equation for the reaction that occurs between ammonia and oxygen in
presence of the catalyst.
(iv) Identify the process in step II
(v) Using an appropriate equation, explain how the reaction in step III occurs ?
(vi) What should be added to solution K to form solid L ?
(vii) (a) (i) Write the formula of compound J.
(ii) Calculate the mass of compound J that would contain 14g of nitrogen
( H = 1, N = 14, O = 16 )
(b) State two advantages of ammonium phosphate over ammonium nitrate.
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- The grid given below represents part of the periodic table. Study it and answer the questions
that follow. The letters are not the actual symbols of...(Solved)
The grid given below represents part of the periodic table. Study it and answer the questions
that follow. The letters are not the actual symbols of the elements.
(i) What name is given to the family of elements to which A and C belong?
(ii) Write the chemical formula of the sulphate of element D.
(iii ) Which letter represents the most reactive
(a) Metal
(b) Non-metal
(iv) Name the bond formed when B and H react. Explain your answer.
(v) Select one element that belong to period 4.
(vi) Ionic radius of element E is bigger than the atomic radius. Explain.
(vii) The electron configuration of a divalent anion of element N is 2.8.8. Induce the
position of element N on the periodic table drawn above.
(viii) The oxide of G has a lower melting point than the oxide of L. Explain.
(ix) How do the atomic radii of I and C compare. Explain.
(x) Explain the trend in the 1st ionization energies of the elements J, I and L.
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- Below are the bond dissociation energies of some elements.(Solved)
Below are the bond dissociation energies of some elements.
Use this information to calculate the heat of reaction for:-
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- Study the arrangement below and answer the question that follows.
(Solved)
Study the arrangement below and answer the question that follows.
Explain what will be observed after some time.
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- The diagram below outlines industrial preparation of bleaching powder.(Solved)
The diagram below outlines industrial preparation of bleaching powder.
(i) Give the chemical name of bleaching powder
(ii) Identify substance R
(iii) Explain why water in which bleaching powder has been added needs a lot of soap
during washing.
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- The reaction of water and calcium gave gas Q collected as in the diagram below(Solved)
The reaction of water and calcium gave gas Q collected as in the diagram below
(i) Identify gas Q
(ii) Explain why the solution left after the reaction is a weak base.
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- On heating Ammonium Chloride two gas P and J were evolved G turned moist litmus
paper red and J turned Moist litmus paper blue. On cooling...(Solved)
On heating Ammonium Chloride two gas P and J were evolved G turned moist litmus
paper red and J turned Moist litmus paper blue. On cooling , the two gases
recombined to form a white solid
a) Identify P and J
b) What property of Ammonium Chloride is shown in this experiment?
Date posted: May 17, 2019. Answers (1)
- A solution of hydrogen chloride gases in water reacts with Zinc carbonate, but a solution of hydrogen chloride in methylbenzene does not . Explain(Solved)
A solution of hydrogen chloride gases in water reacts with Zinc carbonate, but a solution of hydrogen chloride in methylbenzene does not. Explain
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- Dry hydrogen chloride gas was passed through heated iron wire as shown in the diagram
below(Solved)
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.(Solved)
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.(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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