- Study the scheme below and answer the questions that follow.(Solved)
Study the scheme below and answer the questions that follow.
(i) What name is given to the type of cleansing agent prepared by the method above?
(ii) Name one chemical substance added in step II
(iii) What is the purpose of adding the chemical substance named in a (ii) above?
(iv) Name any other suitable substance that can be used in step I
(v) Explain how an aqueous solution of the cleansing agent removes oil during washing
Date posted: September 10, 2019. Answers (1)
- Determine oxidation number of chlorine(Solved)
Determine oxidation number of chlorine in 
Date posted: September 10, 2019. Answers (1)
- 0.22g of metal Q is deposited by electrolysis when a current of 0.06A flows for 99 minutes.
(RAM of Q = 184, 1F = 96500c)(Solved)
0.22g of metal Q is deposited by electrolysis when a current of 0.06A flows for 99 minutes.
(RAM of Q = 184, 1F = 96500c)
(i) Find the number of moles of Q deposited.
(ii) Determine the value of n in the metallic ion Qn+
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- An aqueous solution of zinc sulphate is electrolysed using platinum electrodes as shown in the set up below.(Solved)
An aqueous solution of zinc sulphate is electrolysed using platinum electrodes as shown in the set up below.
(a) (i) Write a half equation for the reaction taking place at electrode A.
(ii) Identify electrodes A and B
(iii) State and explain the observation at electrode B if copper plate was used instead of platinum electrode.
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- The grid below shows part of the periodic table. Use it to answer the questions that follow. The letters do not represent actual symbols.(Solved)
The grid below shows part of the periodic table. Use it to answer the questions that follow. The letters do not represent actual symbols.
(a) Which of the elements has the highest atomic radius? Explain.
(b) Identify the most reactive Oxidizing agent. Explain.
(c) Compare the atomic radius of P and R. Explain
(d) Give the formula of one stable ion with an electron arrangement of 2.8 which is:
(i) A Negatively charged divalent ion.
(ii) A Positively charged monovalent.
(e) Given that the mass number of W is 40. Write down the composition of its nucleus
(f) Write the formula of the compounds formed between.
(i) Element R and X.
(ii) Give one property of the structure formed when R and X bond.
Date posted: September 9, 2019. Answers (1)
- Study the section of the polymer below and answer the questions that follow.(Solved)
Study the section of the polymer below and answer the question that follow.
Name the polymer
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- An element O has two isotopes..(Solved)
An element O has two isotopes 
containing 90% and Isotope 
Find the R.A.M of O.
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- The following equation involve hydrochloric acid.
MnO2(s) + 4HCl(aq)------>MnCl2(aq) + 2H2O(l) + Cl2(g)
State the type of reaction taking place in the reaction.
(Solved)
The following equation involve hydrochloric acid.
MnO2(s) + 4HCl(aq)------>MnCl2(aq) + 2H2O(l) + Cl2(g)
State the type of reaction taking place in the reaction.
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- Study the following part of the solvay process for the manufacture of sodium carbonate and answer the questions that follow:(Solved)
Study the following part of the solvay process for the manufacture of sodium carbonate and answer the questions that follow:
(i) State the main source of Carbon (IV) oxide in the process.
(ii) Write down the overall equation for the reaction in chamber I.
(iii) Name process in step 1.
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- What is the atomic number and mass number T?(Solved)
A radioactive isotope T decays by emitting three alpha particles to form 
.
What is the atomic number and mass number T?
Atomic number -
Mass number -
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- Give the name of the following ion [Zn(NH3)4]2+(Solved)
Give the name of the following ion [Zn(NH3)4]2+
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- Write ionic equations to show how excess sodium hydroxide added to a solution containing Al3+ ions reacts.(Solved)
Write ionic equations to show how excess sodium hydroxide added to a solution containing Al3+ ions reacts.
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- Elements P and Q have the following atomic numbers 19 and 8 respectively.
Using dot and cross draw a diagram to show how the elements form...(Solved)
Elements P and Q have the following atomic numbers 19 and 8 respectively.
Using dot and cross draw a diagram to show how the elements form bonds.
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- 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.
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- 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).
Date posted: September 9, 2019. Answers (1)
- 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)
Date posted: September 9, 2019. Answers (1)