- A student from Nyeri High School wanted to determine the enthalpy change of combustion when a hydrocarbon with the formula C6H14 was burnt. The following...(Solved)
A student from Nyeri High School wanted to determine the enthalpy change of combustion when a hydrocarbon with the formula C6H14 was burnt. The following are the results of the experiment done.
Mass of water = 100g
Initial temperature = 18.0ºC
Final temperature = 58.0ºC
Mass of the hydrocarbon burned = 0.43g
Specific heat capacity of water = 4.2Jg-1k-1
(a) Write a balanced equation for the combustion of the hydrocarbon.
(b) (i) Calculate the amount of heat given out in kJ when 0.43g of the hydrocarbon burn in air.
(ii) Calculate the number of moles of the hydrocarbon that were burnt.
(iii) Calculate the molar enthalpy of combustion of the hydrocarbon.
(c) The theoretical value of the heat released when 1 mole of the hydrocarbon is burnt is 4194.7kJ/mol-1 Give two reasons why the value obtained from this experiment is less than the theoretical value.
Date posted: September 4, 2019. Answers (1)
- The grid given below represents part of the periodic table. Study it and answer the questions that follow. Letters do not represent the actual symbols...(Solved)
The grid given below represents part of the periodic table. Study it and answer the questions that follow. Letters do not represent the actual symbols of the elements.
(i) What name is given to the group of elements to which C and F belong?
(ii) Which letter represents the element that is the least reactive?
(iii) What type of bond is formed when B and E react? Explain.
(iv) Write the formula of the compound formed when D and oxygen gas reacts.
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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) Write an equation involving hot charcoal and dry carbon (IV) oxide gas.
(ii) Name gas X and state one chemical property of the gas.
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- During extraction of copper, the ore is first concentrated and roasted to produce copper (I) sulphide.
(a) Write an equation for the reaction in which copper...(Solved)
During extraction of copper, the ore is first concentrated and roasted to produce copper (I) sulphide.
(a) Write an equation for the reaction in which copper (I) sulphide is produced by roasting the ore in air.
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- Explain how a sample of CH3CH2CH2OH could be distinguished from a sample of CH3CH2COOH.(Solved)
Explain how a sample of CH3CH2CH2OH could be distinguished from a sample of CH3CH2COOH.
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- Chlorine is used to prepare vinyl chloride (chloroethene) CH2 = CHCl.
(i) State why vinyl chloride (CH2 = CHCl) undergoes addition polymerization.
(ii) Name the polymer...(Solved)
Chlorine is used to prepare vinyl chloride (chloroethene) CH2 = CHCl.
(i) State why vinyl chloride (CH2 = CHCl) undergoes addition polymerization.
(ii) Name the polymer formed.
(iii) Complete the following equation to show how the two monomers combine during polymerization.
CH2 = CHCl + CH2 = CHCl----->
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- State two reasons why tin coating is used in food cans.(Solved)
State two reasons why tin coating is used in food cans.
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- The molecular formula mass of gas A is 28 and its empirical formula is CH2.
(a) Determine the molecular formula of gas A (C = 12.0,...(Solved)
The molecular formula mass of gas A is 28 and its empirical formula is CH2.
(a) Determine the molecular formula of gas A (C = 12.0, H = 1.0).
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Date posted: September 4, 2019. Answers (1)
- When the oxide of metal Z is heated in the presence of metal X, it is reduced.The oxide of metal X is reduced by metal...(Solved)
When the oxide of metal Z is heated in the presence of metal X, it is reduced.
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- Study the information in the table below and answer the questions that follow:(Solved)
Study the information in the table below and answer the questions that follow:
A mixture containing 40g salt G and 120g salt Y in 100g of water at 80ºC was cooled to 50ºC.
(a) Which salt crystallized out? Give reason.
(b) Calculate the mass of the salt that crystallized out.
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- Calculate the molar enthalpy of formation of ethyne (C2H2) given the following.(Solved)
Calculate the molar enthalpy of formation of ethyne (C2H2) given the following.
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- Ethanol (CH3CH2OH) and dimethylether (CH3OCH3) are two compounds with the same molecular mass.
Explain why ethanol has a much higher boiling point (78.2ºC) than dimethylether (-24ºC).(Solved)
Ethanol (CH3CH2OH) and dimethylether (CH3OCH3) are two compounds with the same molecular mass.
Explain why ethanol has a much higher boiling point (78.2ºC) than dimethylether (-24ºC).
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- Name the process that takes place when:
(i) Fats or oils are hydrolyzed using an alkali.
(ii) Sulphur is added to rubber in the manufacture of...(Solved)
Name the process that takes place when:
(i) Fats or oils are hydrolyzed using an alkali.
(ii) Sulphur is added to rubber in the manufacture of rubber tyres.
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- In an experiment to investigate the conductivity of a substance a student used the set up shown below. The student noticed that the bulb did...(Solved)
In an experiment to investigate the conductivity of a substance a student used the set up shown below. The student noticed that the bulb did not light.
(i) What had been omitted in the set up?
(ii) Explain why the bulb lights up when the omission is corrected.
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(i) Manganese in KMnO4.
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Describe how a solid sample of lead (II) sulphate would be prepared using the following reagents: dilute nitric (V) acid, lead (II) carbonate solid sodium sulphate and distilled water.
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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) Write down the formula of the yellow solid F.
(ii) What property of chlorine is shown in Step I?
(iii) Write an equation for the reaction which occurs in Step II.
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- The following results were obtained in an experiment to determine the heat of neutralization of 50cm3 2M hydrochloric acid and 50cm3 2M sodium hydroxide.
Mass of...(Solved)
The following results were obtained in an experiment to determine the heat of neutralization of 50cm3 2M hydrochloric acid and 50cm3 2M sodium hydroxide.
Mass of plastic cup = 45.1g
Initial temperature of acid = 27.00C
Initial temperature of alkali = 23.00C
Mass of plastic cup + HCl + NaOH = 145.1g
Temperature of the mixture of acid and alkali = 38.50C
(a) Define heat of neutralization
(b) Write an ionic equation for the neutralization of hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide.
(i) The amount of heat produced during the experiment
(Specific heat capacity of solution = 4.2jg-1k-1, density of solution = 1gcm3)
(ii) Molar heat of neutralization for the reaction.
(c) Explain why the molar heat of neutralization of NaOH and Ethanoic acid of equal volume and molarity would be less than the value obtained in C (ii) above.
(d) Write down the thermochemical equation for reaction between NaOH and dilute hydrochloric acid
above
(e) Draw an energy level diagram for the neutralization reaction in (d) above.
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- The apparatus below shows the set up that was used in the electrolysis of 2M Sulphuric (VI) acid.
Study it and answer the questions that follow.(Solved)
The apparatus below shows the set up that was used in the electrolysis of 2M Sulphuric (VI) acid.
Study it and answer the questions that follow.
(i) Write an equation for the reaction that produce gas F.
(ii) Describe how gas G can be identified
(iii) Why is the concentration of the acid expected to increase during electrolysis.
Date posted: September 4, 2019. Answers (1)