- Explain why it is not advisable to use aqueous chloride solution as the salt bridge in the
electrochemical cell formed between half cells, Pb2-(aq)/pb(s) E0 =...(Solved)
Explain why it is not advisable to use aqueous chloride solution as the salt bridge in the
electrochemical cell formed between half cells, Pb2-(aq)/pb(s) E0 = 0.13V and
CU2 + (aq) + (aq)/CU2+(aq)/Cu2(s) E0=0.34V
Date posted: June 22, 2019. Answers (1)
- Oxygen reacts with the elements phosphorous, sulphur and chlorine to from oxides oxide
of sulphur and its highest oxidation number. Complete the table for phosphorus and
chlorine....(Solved)
Oxygen reacts with the elements phosphorous, sulphur and chlorine to from oxides oxide
of sulphur and its highest oxidation number. Complete the table for phosphorus and
chlorine. (Atomic numbers: P=15, S= 16 Cl = 17)
Date posted: June 22, 2019. Answers (1)
- On strong heating, sodium nitrate oxygen gas. In the spaces provided below, draw a
labeled diagram of a set-up that could be used for heating sodium...(Solved)
On strong heating, sodium nitrate oxygen gas. In the spaces provided below, draw a
labeled diagram of a set-up that could be used for heating sodium nitrate and collecting
the oxygen gas liberated.
Date posted: June 22, 2019. Answers (1)
- Methane reacts with oxygen as shown by the equations I and II below:
Which one of the two reactions represents the complete combustion of methane? Explain(Solved)
Methane reacts with oxygen as shown by the equations I and II below:
Which one of the two reactions represents the complete combustion of methane? Explain
Date posted: June 22, 2019. Answers (1)
- State the number of electrons and neutrons in element H.(Solved)
State the number of electrons and neutrons in element H.
Date posted: June 22, 2019. Answers (1)
- Explain how a sample of CH3CH2CH2OH, could be distinguished from a sample of CH3COOH by means of a chemical reaction(Solved)
Explain how a sample of CH3CH2CH2OH, could be distinguished from a sample of CH3COOH by means of a chemical reaction
Date posted: June 22, 2019. Answers (1)
- The reaction of propane with chlorine gas gave a compound of formula C3H7Cl.
a) What condition is necessary for the above reaction to take place?
b) Draw...(Solved)
The reaction of propane with chlorine gas gave a compound of formula C3H7Cl.
a) What condition is necessary for the above reaction to take place?
b) Draw two structural formulae of the compound C3H7Cl
Date posted: June 22, 2019. Answers (1)
- State why an ammonia molecule (NH3) can combine with H+ to form NH4+
(Atomic numbers: N=7 and H=1)(Solved)
State why an ammonia molecule (NH3) can combine with H+ to form NH4+
(Atomic numbers: N=7 and H=1)
Date posted: June 22, 2019. Answers (1)
- Zinc metal and hydrochloric acid reacts according to the following equation
Zn(s) + 2HCI (aq)---> ZnCI2 (aq) + H2 (g)
1.96 g of zinc were reacted with...(Solved)
Zinc metal and hydrochloric acid reacts according to the following equation
Zn(s) + 2HCI (aq)---> ZnCI2 (aq) + H2 (g)
1.96 g of zinc were reacted with 100cm3of 0.2M hydrochloric acid
(a) Determine the reagent that was in excess
(b) Calculate the total volume of hydrogen gas was liberated S.T.P
(Zn= 65.4 Molar gas volume = 22.4 litres at S.T.P
Date posted: June 22, 2019. Answers (1)
- 233 Pa decays by beta emission. What is the mass number and
91
Atomic number of the element formed?(Solved)
233 Pa decays by beta emission. What is the mass number and
91
Atomic number of the element formed?
Date posted: June 22, 2019. Answers (1)
- 100gm of radioactive 233 Pa was reduced to 12.5g after 81 days.
...(Solved)
100gm of radioactive 233 Pa was reduced to 12.5g after 81 days.
91
Determine the half-life of Pa.
Date posted: June 22, 2019. Answers (1)
- A compound C4H10O_ is oxidized by excess acidified potassium permanganate to..(Solved)
A compound C4H10O_ is oxidized by excess acidified potassium permanganate to
form another compound C4H8O2. The same compound C4H10O reacts with
potassium to produce hydrogen gas.
a) Draw the structural formula and name the compound CaH10O
b) Write an equation for the reaction between potassium and compound
C4H10O.
Date posted: June 22, 2019. Answers (1)
- A compound has an empirical formula, C3H6O and a relative formula mass of 116.
Determine its molecular formula (H + 1.0, C = 12.0, O =...(Solved)
A compound has an empirical formula, C3H6O and a relative formula mass of 116.
Determine its molecular formula (H + 1.0, C = 12.0, O = 165.0)
Date posted: June 22, 2019. Answers (1)
- Duralumin is an alloy of aluminium. What is the advantage of using duralumin
in place of aluminium for manufacture of aeroplane parts.(Solved)
Duralumin is an alloy of aluminium. What is the advantage of using duralumin
in place of aluminium for manufacture of aeroplane parts.
Date posted: June 22, 2019. Answers (1)
- In an experiment, rods of metals P, Q and R were cleaned with sand paper and
placed in a beaker containing water. Another set of rods...(Solved)
In an experiment, rods of metals P, Q and R were cleaned with sand paper and
placed in a beaker containing water. Another set of rods was also cleaned and
placed in a beaker containing dilute acid. After placing the rods in the two liquids
bubbles of gas were seen around some of the rods as shown in the diagrams
below.
a) Why is it necessary to clean the rods with sand paper before dipping them
into the liquids.
b) Arrange the three metals in order of their reactivity starting with the most
reactive.
Date posted: June 22, 2019. Answers (1)
- Give one advantage of synthetic fibres over natural fibres.(Solved)
Give one advantage of synthetic fibres over natural fibres.
Date posted: June 22, 2019. Answers (1)
- Calculate the amount of calcium carbonate that would remain if 15.0g of calcium
carbonate were reacted with 0.2 moles of hydrochloric acid.
The equation for the reaction...(Solved)
Calculate the amount of calcium carbonate that would remain if 15.0g of calcium
carbonate were reacted with 0.2 moles of hydrochloric acid.
The equation for the reaction is CaCO3 (g) + 2HCl CaCl2 (aq) + CO2 (g) + H2O (g)
(C = 12.0 = 1.60, Ca = 40.0)
Date posted: June 22, 2019. Answers (1)
- A mass of M grams of radioactive isotopes decay to 5 grams in 100 days. The half-life of the isotope is 25 days. What is the initial...(Solved)
A mass of M grams of radioactive isotopes decay to 5 grams in 100 days. The half-life of the isotope is 25 days. What is the initial mass of the isotope?
Date posted: June 13, 2019. Answers (1)
- Define analytical chemistry and outline areas in which analytical chemistry is involved?(Solved)
Define analytical chemistry and outline areas in which analytical chemistry is involved?
Date posted: June 12, 2019. Answers (1)
- How do you recognize oxidizing and reducing agents in a chemical reaction using oxidation states?(Solved)
How do you recognize oxidizing and reducing agents in a chemical reaction using oxidation states?
Date posted: June 11, 2019. Answers (1)