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pH will be below 7 because sulphur (IV) oxide dissolves in water to form acidic solution of sulphurous acid .
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- Write an equation to show the reaction between sulphur and oxygen.(Solved)
Write an equation to show the reaction between sulphur and oxygen.
Date posted: September 14, 2017. Answers (1)
- Explain why sulphur has a higher boiling point compared to that of oxygen. (Solved)
Explain why sulphur has a higher boiling point compared to that of oxygen.
Date posted: September 14, 2017. Answers (1)
- What is the product of sodium carbonate and sulphuric acid?(Solved)
What is the product of sodium carbonate and sulphuric acid?
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A piece of iron is coated with metal G. If the coating is scratched, would the iron be protected from rusting? Explain.
Date posted: September 13, 2017. Answers (1)
- Define hydration energy.(b) Given that: the hydration energies of Ca2+ and Cl- are -1891 kJ mol-1 and -384 kJ mol-1 respectively,and that the...(Solved)
(a) Define hydration energy.(1 mark)
(b) Given that: the hydration energies of Ca2+ and Cl- are -1891 kJ mol-1 and -384 kJ mol-1 respectively,and that the lattice energy of calcium chloride is +2237 kJ mol-1.Calculate the molar enthalpy change of solution of calcium chloride.
Date posted: September 13, 2017. Answers (1)
- Study the equation below and answer the questions that follow C6H14 + Cl2--->C6H13Cl + HCl(Solved)
(i) State the condition under which this reaction occurs.(1 mark)
(ii) Give the general name of this type of reaction. (1 mark)
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- Nitrogen gas can be prepared in the laboratory using a mixture of ammonium chloride solution and sodium nitrite solution.(Solved)
(a) The reaction occurs in two steps. State the two steps in the correct order. (2 marks)
(b) State two applications nitrogen. (1 mark)
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- A mixture consists of sulphur powder and iron filings.(i) Describe how to obtain sulphur from the mixture using methylbenzene. (Solved)
(i) Describe how to obtain sulphur from the mixture using methylbenzene. (3 marks)
(ii) Is the mixture homogeneous or heterogeneous? Explain. (2 marks)
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What is the importance of the shape of a conical flask?
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- Using dot and cross to represent electrons draw a diagram to illustrate bonding in the sulphide of a substance with a pH of 2.2(Solved)
Using dot and cross to represent electrons draw a diagram to illustrate bonding in the sulphide of a substance with a pH of 2.2
Date posted: September 10, 2017. Answers (1)
- The graph below shows the mass of a radioactive isotope plotted against time.
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The graph below shows the mass of a radioactive isotope plotted against time.
(a) Using the graph, determine the half-life of the isotope.
(b) Calculate the mass of the isotope present after 32 days.
Date posted: June 7, 2017. Answers (1)
- Study the flow chart below and use it to answer the questions that follow. (Solved)
Study the flow chart below and use it to answer the questions that follow.
(a) Name process T.
(b) Give the formula of W.
(c) State two uses of X.
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- Study the flow chart below and answer the questions that follow. (Solved)
Study the flow chart below and answer the questions that follow.
(i) State the conditions necessary for fermentation of glucose to take place.
(ii) State the reagent that can be used to carry out process S.
(iii) Identify gases P and T.
Date posted: June 7, 2017. Answers (1)
- Study the flow chart below and answer the questions that follows.
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Study the flow chart below and answer the questions that follows.
(a) Name the process in step I.
(b) Identify the reagent in step II.
(c) Give one use of ethane.
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- The table below shows the relative molecular masses and boiling points of pentane and ethanoic acid. (Solved)
The table below shows the relative molecular masses and boiling points of pentane and ethanoic acid.
Explain the large difference in boiling point between ethanoic acid and pentane.
Date posted: June 7, 2017. Answers (1)
- The structure below represents a type of a cleansing agent. (Solved)
The structure below represents a type of a cleansing agent.
Describe how the cleansing agent removes grease from a piece of cloth.
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- Study the flow chart below and use it to answer the questions that follow: (Solved)
Study the flow chart below and use it to answer the questions that follow:
(i) Identify the organic compound K.
(ii) Write the formula of M
(iii) Give one reagent that can be used in:
(I) Step I; (II) step II
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- Study the flow chart below and answer the questions that follow. (Solved)
Study the flow chart below and answer the questions that follow.
(i) (I) What is observation will be made in step I?
(II) Describe a chemical test that can be carried out to show the identity of compound C.
(ii) Give the names of the following: I. E II. Substance D.
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- Study the flow chart below and answer the questions that follow. (Solved)
Study the flow chart below and answer the questions that follow.
(i) Name the compounds:
(I) L
(II) N
(ii) Give the reagent and the condition used in step 1.
(iii) State the type of reaction that takes place in:
(I) Step 2; (II) step 3;
Date posted: June 7, 2017. Answers (1)
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Describe a chemical test that can be carried out in order to distinguish between.
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