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The number of atoms in a molecule of an element.
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- Study the periodic grid below and answer the questions which follow. The letters do not
represent actual symbols of the elements.(Solved)
Study the periodic grid below and answer the questions which follow. The letters do not
represent actual symbols of the elements.
(i) To which category of elements does element N belong?
(ii) Compare the atomic radius of element U and X. Explain.
(iii) An ion A3- has a configuration of 2.8. Place element A on the grid above.
(iv) Which of the group 1 elements will require the greatest amount of energy to
remove the outermost electron. Explain.
(v) Why is element Z used in light bulbs?
(vi) Write the formula of the phosphate of element T.
(vii) State the type of structure found in the oxide of element F.
Date posted: May 17, 2019. Answers (1)
- A given amount of propane was used to heat one litre of water. The temperature of
the water rose from 25oC to 50.5oC. (S.H.C of water...(Solved)
A given amount of propane was used to heat one litre of water. The temperature of
the water rose from 25oC to 50.5oC. (S.H.C of water = 4.2J/g/k)
(i) Calculate the heat change for the reaction.
(ii) Find the mass of propane burnt (C=12, H=1)
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- Study the heats of combustion shown below.(Solved)
Study the heats of combustion shown below.
Draw an energy cycle diagram linking heat of formation of propane with its heat of
combustion and the heat of combustion of the constituent elements.
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- Define standard heat of combustion of a substance.(Solved)
Define standard heat of combustion of a substance.
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- Study the diagram below. State and explain the observation made after sometime(Solved)
Study the diagram below.
State and explain the observation made after sometime.
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- Give an equation to show how chlorine forms bleaching powder.(Solved)
Give an equation to show how chlorine forms bleaching powder.
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- Chlorine reacts with cold dilute sodium hydroxide to form a bleaching agent.
Name the bleaching agent.(Solved)
Chlorine reacts with cold dilute sodium hydroxide to form a bleaching agent.
Name the bleaching agent.
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- The set up below was used to prepare chlorine gas. (i) Identify solid M (ii) What is the role of water in the experiment?.....(Solved)
The set up below was used to prepare chlorine gas.
(i) Identify solid M
(ii) What is the role of water in the experiment?
(iii) Complete the set up to show how dry chlorine gas can be collected
(iv) Write a chemical equation to show how chlorine gas is formed.
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- State one use of lead.(Solved)
State one use of lead.
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- Pure lead can be obtained by electrolysis. Identify the anode and cathode for the
process.(Solved)
Pure lead can be obtained by electrolysis. Identify the anode and cathode for the
process.
Date posted: May 17, 2019. Answers (1)
- The flow chart below summarizes the process of extraction of lead from a chief ore.(Solved)
The flow chart below summarizes the process of extraction of lead from a chief ore.
(i) Identify process T
(ii) Give the name of:
Gas N
Solid F
(iii) Give two functions of CaCO3 in the extraction process.
(iv) Write an equation to show how waste product J is formed.
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- Name any two ores of lead.(Solved)
Name any two ores of lead.
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- a)Write down the electron arrangement for an atom of element U which has a mass number 14 and
contains 8 neutrons.(Solved)
a)Write down the electron arrangement for an atom of element U which has a mass number 14 and
contains 8 neutrons.
(b) Draw the structure of an atom of A given in (a) above.
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- A sealed glass tube containing 250 cm3 of nitrogen gas at r.t.p was immersed in boiling water. Calculate the pressure inside the tube if the...(Solved)
A sealed glass tube containing 250 cm3 of nitrogen gas at r.t.p was immersed in boiling water. Calculate the pressure inside the tube if the volume of the gas does not change due to expansion of glass. (Room pressure=760mmHg, room temperature=298K).
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- Explain this observation:
When hydrogen chloride gas is dissolved in water, the solution conducts electricity while a
solution of hydrogen chloride gas in propanone does not conduct...(Solved)
Explain this observation:
When hydrogen chloride gas is dissolved in water, the solution conducts electricity while a
solution of hydrogen chloride gas in propanone does not conduct electricity
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- A solution of bromine in methyl benzene turns colourless when butane gas is passed through it.(Solved)
A solution of bromine in methyl benzene turns colourless when butane gas is passed through it.
(a) What type of reaction takes place?
(b) Write equation of the reaction which takes place.
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- The thermochemical equation below shows a dynamic equilibrium between hydrogen iodide
gas and its elements:(Solved)
The thermochemical equation below shows a dynamic equilibrium between hydrogen iodide
gas and its elements:
(a) Explain how the following changes would affect the production of hydrogen iodide.
(i) increase in temperature
(ii) decrease in pressure.
(b) Calculate the molar enthalpy for formation of HI (g).
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- 60 cm3 of ozone (O3) diffused through a semi permeable membrane in 80 seconds. Calculate the time taken for 90 cm3 of nitrogen (IV) oxide...(Solved)
60 cm3 of ozone (O3) diffused through a semi permeable membrane in 80 seconds. Calculate the time taken for 90 cm3 of nitrogen (IV) oxide (NO2) to diffuse under the same conditions. (O=16,N=14).
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- When a current of 2.0 amperes was passed through a cell containing aqueous solution of T2+
ions of metal T for 9 minutes the mass of...(Solved)
When a current of 2.0 amperes was passed through a cell containing aqueous solution of T2+
ions of metal T for 9 minutes the mass of the cathode increased by 0.36g.(1Faraday=96,500coulombs)
(a) Calculate the quantity of electricity used.
(b) Determine the relative atomic mass of metal T.
(c) Explain whether metal T is less or more reactive than hydrogen gas.
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- In an experiment 1.2g of granulated zinc were reacted with excess 2.0M sulphuric acid. The
time taken for the reaction to be completed was recorded. The...(Solved)
In an experiment 1.2g of granulated zinc were reacted with excess 2.0M sulphuric acid. The
time taken for the reaction to be completed was recorded. The experiment was repeated using
1.2g of zinc powder.
(a) In which experiment was the time taken shorter? Explain your answer.
(b) The mass of remaining mass of zinc was measured as time moved until when the
reaction was over. Sketch on the set of axes and label the two curves obtained that
would represent the mass of the remaining zinc
Experiment I represents granulated zinc.
Experiment II represents zinc powder.
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