- Given elements A, B and C with atomic numbers 11, 19 and 13 respectively.
(a) Compare the atomic radius of A and C. Explain.
(b) Compare...(Solved)
Given elements A, B and C with atomic numbers 11, 19 and 13 respectively.
(a) Compare the atomic radius of A and C. Explain.
(b) Compare reactivity of A and B.
Date posted: September 9, 2019. Answers (1)
- Haber process (the manufacture of ammonia gas) is given by the following equation.(Solved)
Haber process (the manufacture of ammonia gas) is given by the following equation.
State and explain the effect of:
(a) Introducing some drops of water to the equilibrium.
(b) Pumping nitrogen gas to the equilibrium mixture.
(c) Lowering the temperature of the reaction.
Date posted: September 9, 2019. Answers (1)
- Using oxidation numbers, determine from the equation below the species which undergoes oxidation and reduction.
2FeCl2(aq) + Cl2(g)----->2Fe Cl3(aq)
Oxidation -
Reduction -(Solved)
Using oxidation numbers, determine from the equation below the species which undergoes oxidation and reduction.
2FeCl2(aq) + Cl2(g)----->2Fe Cl3(aq)
Oxidation -
Reduction -
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- Calculate the oxidation state of chromium in the ion Cr2 O2-(Solved)
Calculate the oxidation state of chromium in the ion Cr2 O2-
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- Gas Q with a relative molecular mass of 48 took 50 seconds to diffuse through a porous diaphragm. How long will it take for the...(Solved)
Gas Q with a relative molecular mass of 48 took 50 seconds to diffuse through a porous diaphragm. How long will it take for the same amount of hydrogen Chloride (HCl) to diffuse through the same diaphragm under similar conditions? (H = 1.0, Cl = 35.5).
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- Draw a well labeled diagram showing how blister copper is purified.(Solved)
Draw a well labeled diagram showing how blister copper is purified.
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- The molar heat of fusion of ice at O0C is 6kJ mol-1. Calculate the heat change when 36g of ice is converted to 36g of...(Solved)
The molar heat of fusion of ice at O0C is 6kJ mol-1. Calculate the heat change when 36g of ice is converted to 36g of water at 1O0C. (SHC = 4.2-1g K-1, density = 1.0g/cm3, H = 1.0, O = 16.0)
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- Name the following organic compounds.(Solved)
I.Name the following organic compounds.
(a) 
(b) HOCH2 - CHOH - CH2OH
II.Given:
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- Study the diagram below (Solved)
Study the diagram below
Why would it not be advisable to use potassium in place of iron in the set-up?
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- 6.95g of hydrated iron (II) sulphate FeSO4. nH2O was dissolved in 250 cm3 solution resulting into a 0.1M solution.
Determine the value of n. (Fe =...(Solved)
6.95g of hydrated iron (II) sulphate FeSO4. nH2O was dissolved in 250 cm3 solution resulting into a 0.1M solution.
Determine the value of n. (Fe = 56, O = 16, S = 32, H = 1).
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- A, B, C are three homologous series of organic compounds.(Solved)
A, B, C are three homologous series of organic compounds.
(i) What is the name given to series C?
(ii) Write down the name and structural formula of the second member of series “B”.
(iii) Draw the structural formulae of the first two members of the series "A".
(iv) Complete the balance in the following equation:
CH3CH3 + O2 →
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- Starting with lead oxide, describe how a pure sample of lead carbonate can be prepared in the laboratory.(Solved)
Starting with lead oxide, describe how a pure sample of lead carbonate can be prepared in the laboratory.
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- Describe the chemical test that can be used to distinguish sodium sulphate from sodium sulphite.(Solved)
Describe the chemical test that can be used to distinguish sodium sulphate from sodium sulphite.
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- To determine the heat of combustion of ethanol, a form four class used the set-up shown below.(Solved)
To determine the heat of combustion of ethanol, a form four class used the set-up shown below.
(i) Fill in the missing information in the class table.
(ii) The 50ml of water used is de-ionised and its specific heat capacity c, is 4.2kJ/Kg/K. Calculate heat of combustion of the ethanol used.
(iii) Calculate the moles of ethanol that were burnt (RMM of ethanol = 46).
(iv) Calculate the heat of combustion per mole of ethanol.
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- The grid below is a Periodic Table. The letters used are not the actual chemical symbols of the elements. Study the table and answer the...(Solved)
The grid below is a Periodic Table. The letters used are not the actual chemical symbols of the elements. Study the table and answer the questions that follow.
(a) What name is given to the elements that occupy region X?
(b) Write an equation to show how element Y forms an ion.
(c) Compare the atomic and ionic radius of T.
(d) Explain why the ionization energy of V is lower than that of D.
(e) Name the chemical family to which E belongs.
(f) An element A is in period 3 and it loses three electrons to form an ion. Write the electronic configuration of an atom of A.
(g) Elements D and U combine to form a compound with a giant structure.
(i) Name the giant structure.
(ii) State two characteristics of the structure.
(h) Write the formula of the compound formed when T and Y react.
(i) State and explain the change in electrical conductivity from D to T.
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- The table below gives some physical properties of substances A, B and C. Study it and answer the questions that follow.(Solved)
The table below gives some physical properties of substances A, B and C. Study it and answer the questions that follow.
Identify the substance that is:
(i) Giant atomic structure
(ii) Ionic structure
Date posted: September 6, 2019. Answers (1)
- Use the information below to answer the questions that follow:-(Solved)
Use the information below to answer the questions that follow:-
Calculate the molar enthalpy of combustion of ethanol. Given that:
C(s)H2OH(1) + 3O2(g) → 2CO2(g) + 3H2O(1)
Date posted: September 6, 2019. Answers (1)
- In the industrial extraction of lead metal, the ore is first roasted in a furnace. The solid mixture obtained is then fed into another furnace...(Solved)
In the industrial extraction of lead metal, the ore is first roasted in a furnace. The solid mixture obtained is then fed into another furnace together with coke limestone and scrape iron. State the functions of each of the following in this process:-
(a) Coke
(b) Scrape iron
(c) Limestone
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- (a) State why it's necessary to dry the hydrogen gas before igniting it.
(i) State the precaution that must be taken before igniting the hydrogen.(Solved)
(a) State why it's necessary to dry the hydrogen gas before igniting it.
(i) State the precaution that must be taken before igniting the hydrogen.
Date posted: September 6, 2019. Answers (1)
- Hydrogen sulphide gas was bubbled through a solution of zinc nitrate for sometime.
(i) State the observations made.
(ii) Where should the experiment be carried out...(Solved)
Hydrogen sulphide gas was bubbled through a solution of zinc nitrate for sometime.
(i) State the observations made.
(ii) Where should the experiment be carried out and why?
Date posted: September 6, 2019. Answers (1)