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Empirical formula show the simplest whole number ration in which atoms combine to for a
compound while molecular formula shows actual number of each kind of atoms present in a
molecule of a compound.
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- Study the figure below and answer the questions that follow
Identify the radiations A, B and C(Solved)
Study the figure below and answer the questions that follow
Identify the radiations A, B and C
Date posted: May 21, 2019. Answers (1)
- Draw the structural formula of ethanoic acid(Solved)
Draw the structural formula of ethanoic acid
Date posted: May 21, 2019. Answers (1)
- Give a reasons why ethanoic acid has a higher boiling point than ethanol which has the same
number of Carbon atoms(Solved)
Give a reasons why ethanoic acid has a higher boiling point than ethanol which has the same
number of Carbon atoms
Date posted: May 21, 2019. Answers (1)
- Define oxidation and reduction in terms of electrons.(Solved)
Define oxidation and reduction in terms of electrons.
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- 75g of a saturated solution contains 30g of salt calculate
a) The solubility of the salt
b) The percentage of the salt in the saturated solution(Solved)
75g of a saturated solution contains 30g of salt calculate
a) The solubility of the salt
b) The percentage of the salt in the saturated solution
Date posted: May 21, 2019. Answers (1)
- Three brands of inks M, N and O were suspected to be contaminated with substance P.
The result is shown below;
i) Which ink was contaminated with...(Solved)
Three brands of inks M, N and O were suspected to be contaminated with substance P.
The result is shown below;
i) Which ink was contaminated with substance P
ii) Name the ink which was pure
iii) Identify the other ink which was not pure
Date posted: May 21, 2019. Answers (1)
- Name three sub – atomic particles found in an atom and state where they are found(Solved)
Name three sub – atomic particles found in an atom and state where they are found
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- A fixed mass of an ideal gas occupies 200cm3 at a pressure of 740 mmHg.Calculate the volume of the gas at 77-mmHg pressure.(Solved)
A fixed mass of an ideal gas occupies 200cm3 at a pressure of 740 mmHg.Calculate the volume of the gas at 77-mmHg pressure.
Date posted: May 21, 2019. Answers (1)
- Ammionia gas is prepared by harber process according to the equation below
Complete the table below by stating the effect of equilibrium when the following conditions...(Solved)
Ammionia gas is prepared by harber process according to the equation below
Complete the table below by stating the effect of equilibrium when the following conditions are
applied. Give explanation in each case
Date posted: May 21, 2019. Answers (1)
- Sulphur is soluble in ethanol but not in water while common salt is soluble in water but not in
ethanol
a) Explain why sulphur is soluble in...(Solved)
Sulphur is soluble in ethanol but not in water while common salt is soluble in water but not in
ethanol
a) Explain why sulphur is soluble in ethanol but hot in water.
b) Explain how a pure sample of sodium chloride can be obtained from a mixture of the two.
Date posted: May 21, 2019. Answers (1)
- Explain why potassium is kept under paraffin while phosphorous is kept under water(Solved)
Explain why potassium is kept under paraffin while phosphorous is kept under water
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- Use the scheme below to answer the questions that follow
a) Identify the solids
i) H -
ii) J -
b) State one laboratory use of Ca(OH)2(aq)(Solved)
Use the scheme below to answer the questions that follow
a) Identify the solids
i) H -
ii) J -
b) State one laboratory use of Ca(OH)2(aq)
Date posted: May 21, 2019. Answers (1)
- When an electric current was passed through molten substances M and N in different containers the observations in the table below were made.
Suggest the type...(Solved)
When an electric current was passed through molten substances M and N in different containers the observations in the table below were made.
Suggest the type of bonding present in;
a) Substance M
b) Substance N
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- 800g of a radioactive isotope decays to 50g in 100 days. Determine the half-life of
this isotope.(Solved)
800g of a radioactive isotope decays to 50g in 100 days. Determine the half-life of
this isotope.
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- Study the radioactive decay series below and answer the questions below.
(i) Identify the particles emitted in steps III and V
(ii) Write the nuclear...(Solved)
Study the radioactive decay series below and answer the questions below.
(i) Identify the particles emitted in steps III and V
(ii) Write the nuclear equation for the reaction which takes place in Step I.
Date posted: May 21, 2019. Answers (1)
- Use the information in the table below to answer the questions that follow.
i)Write the cell representation of the cell made of aluminum and iron half-cells.
ii)Calculate...(Solved)
Use the information in the table below to answer the questions that follow.
i)Write the cell representation of the cell made of aluminium and iron half-cells.
ii)Calculate the EMF of the cell.
Date posted: May 21, 2019. Answers (1)
- The table below shows the ammeter reading obtained when two different electrolytes of the same concentration were tested.(Solved)
The table below shows the ammeter reading obtained when two different electrolytes of the same concentration were tested.
Why does ethanoic acid give a lower reading?
Date posted: May 21, 2019. Answers (1)
- Use the information in the scheme below to answer the questions that follow.
a) Name substance P
b) Give the structure and name of compound Q.
c)...(Solved)
Use the information in the scheme below to answer the questions that follow.
a) Name substance P
b) Give the structure and name of compound Q.
c) Write the equation for the chemical reaction in steps III
d) Name the reagents and conditions necessary for the reaction in
(i) Step IV
Reagents
Conditions
(ii) Step VII
Reagents
Conditions
e) What name is given to the reaction in step VII?
Date posted: May 21, 2019. Answers (1)
- Study the information in the table below and answer the questions that follow (The letters do not represent the actual symbols of the elements).
(i) What...(Solved)
Study the information in the table below and answer the questions that follow (The letters do not represent the actual symbols of the elements).
(i) What chemical family do the elements A, B and C belong?
(ii) What is meant by the term ionization energy?
(iii) The 2nd ionization energy is higher that the 1st ionization energy of each. Explain
(Iv) When a piece of element C is placed in cold water, it sinks to the bottom and an
effervescence of a colourless gas that bums explosively is produced. Use a simple diagram to illustrate how this gas can be collected during this experiment.
Date posted: May 21, 2019. Answers (1)
- Study the information given below and answer the questions that follow.
(i) Which elements are non-metals? Give a reason.
(ii) Explain why the melting point of...(Solved)
Study the information given below and answer the questions that follow.
(i) Which elements are non-metals? Give a reason.
(ii) Explain why the melting point of the oxide of R is higher than that of the oxide of S.
(iii) Give two elements that would react vigorously with each other. Explain your answer.
Date posted: May 21, 2019. Answers (1)