(a) (i) Q
(ii) It has the longest atomic radius // has the highest number of energy levels
(b) (i) U
(ii) Has the shortest atomic radius // has the highest effective nuclear charge.
(c) (i) 2.6
(ii) 2.8.8.1
(d) P is longer than R.
P has lower effective nuclear charge
(e) 22 – Neutrons
18 – Protons
(f) P2O P2O2
(g) (i) Transition metals
(ii) V and W
maurice.mutuku answered the question on September 16, 2019 at 08:43
- (a) Using electrons in the outermost energy level, draw and cross (x) diagram for H3O+ and C2H4 (H = 1, C = 6,O =...(Solved)
(a) Using electrons in the outermost energy level, draw dots and crosses (x) diagram for H3O+ and C2H4 (H = 1, C = 6,
O = 16)
(b) What would be the effect of dipping litmus paper in aqueous solution of H3O+?
Date posted: September 16, 2019. Answers (1)
- The diagram below represent large scale manufacture of hydrochloric acid.
Study it and answer the questions that follow.(Solved)
The diagram below represent large scale manufacture of hydrochloric acid.
Study it and answer the questions that follow.
(a) Identify.
(i) Gas A
(ii) Gas B
(b) Write the chemical equation for the reaction between gas A and B.
Date posted: September 16, 2019. Answers (1)
- The equation below represent equilibrium reaction between chromate ions and dichromate ions.(Solved)
The equation below represent equilibrium reaction between chromate ions and dichromate ions.
State and explain the observation made if dilute sulphuric (VI) acid is added to the equilibrium mixture.
Date posted: September 16, 2019. Answers (1)
- A student was provided with 1.5g of XCO3. He reacted it with 50cm³ of 1M HCl which was excess. Determine the volume of CO2 produced...(Solved)
A student was provided with 1.5g of XCO3. He reacted it with 50cm³ of 1M HCl which was excess. Determine the volume of CO2 produced at S.T.P.
(R.F.M of x CO3 = 100) molar gas volume at S.T.P = 22400cm³.
Date posted: September 16, 2019. Answers (1)
- Sulphur (IV) oxide and nitrogen (IV) oxide reacts as shown in the equation below.(Solved)
Sulphur (IV) oxide and nitrogen (IV) oxide reacts as shown in the equation below.
SO2 + NO2----->SO3(g) + NO(g)
(a) Using oxidation numbers show that this is a redox reaction.
(b) Identify the reducing agent.
Date posted: September 16, 2019. Answers (1)
- 25cm³ of a solution of ammonium iron (II) sulphate (NH4)2 SO4. FeSO4 nH2O with concentration of 19.6g/l was titrated with
12.5cm³ of 0.02M acidified potassium manganate...(Solved)
25cm³ of a solution of ammonium iron (II) sulphate (NH4)2 SO4. FeSO4 nH2O with concentration of 19.6g/l was titrated with
12.5cm³ of 0.02M acidified potassium manganate (VII). Given the equation.
Determine the value of n in the salt.
Date posted: September 16, 2019. Answers (1)
- Study the crude oil fractionating column in the diagram below(Solved)
Study the crude oil fractionating column in the diagram below:
(i) How would you expect the temperature to vary from U to Y?
(ii) For each fraction given below, state at what position U, V, W, Z and Y it will be collected.
Date posted: September 16, 2019. Answers (1)
- 15cm³ of a gaseous hydrocarbon reacted completely with 45cm³ of oxygen. 30cm³ of carbon (IV) oxide were formed.
Determine the formula of the hydrocarbon given that...(Solved)
15cm³ of a gaseous hydrocarbon reacted completely with 45cm³ of oxygen. 30cm³ of carbon (IV) oxide were formed.
Determine the formula of the hydrocarbon given that all volumes of gases were measured under the same conditions of temperature and pressure.
Date posted: September 16, 2019. Answers (1)
- The results of an experiment to determine the solubility of potassium chlorate in water at 30°C were as follows.
Mass of dish = 15.86g.
Mass of dish...(Solved)
The results of an experiment to determine the solubility of potassium chlorate in water at 30°C were as follows.
Mass of dish = 15.86g.
Mass of dish + saturated solution at 30°C = 26.8g.
Mass of dish + solid potassium chlorate after evaporation to dryness = 16.86g.
Calculate the mass of saturated solution containing 60g of water at 30°C.
Date posted: September 13, 2019. Answers (1)
- A radioactive isotopes of lead undergoes radioactive decay in two stages as shown below.(Solved)
A radioactive isotopes of lead undergoes radioactive decay in two stages as shown below.
Identify the particle emitted at each stage.
Date posted: September 13, 2019. Answers (1)
- Consider the following equation.(Solved)
Consider the following equation.
On the same axis, sketch the graph when a catalyst is added and label all the essential parts.
Date posted: September 13, 2019. Answers (1)
- Give the IUPAC name of the following:(Solved)
Give the IUPAC name of the following:
(i) 
(ii) Give the name of the homologous series to which the compound belongs.
(iii) Name and draw the alcohol that formed the compound in (i) above.
Date posted: September 13, 2019. Answers (1)
- Excess iron was allowed to rust in 2dm³ of most air and the volume of air remaining was measured at 1 atmospheric pressure each day.(Solved)
Excess iron was allowed to rust in 2dm³ of most air and the volume of air remaining was measured at 1 atmospheric pressure each day.The results were as follows.
(i) Write an equation for the formation of rust.
(ii) On which day was the reaction complete. Explain.
(iii) What is the percentage volume of oxygen in air. Show your working.
Date posted: September 13, 2019. Answers (1)
- A given sample of ink is a mixture of red dye, blue dye and orange dye. The blue dye is least absorbed than the rest...(Solved)
A given sample of ink is a mixture of red dye, blue dye and orange dye. The blue dye is least absorbed than the rest and the red dye is most sticky.
(a) Complete the paper chromatogram below showing their separation.
(b) The above dyes are soluble in water. Describe how a pure sample of blue dye can be obtained.
(c) Name the solvent used in paper chromatography.
Date posted: September 13, 2019. Answers (1)
- The set up below was used to prepare a hydrocarbon.(Solved)
The set up below was used to prepare a hydrocarbon.
(a) Name solid X
(b) Give a reason why sand is placed at the bottom of the flask.
(c) Write a balanced equation for the reaction taking place in the flask.
Date posted: September 13, 2019. Answers (1)
- 80cm3 of ethane reacted with 150cm3 of oxygen forming carbon (IV) oxide and water.
Calculate:
(i) The volume of carbon (IV) oxide formed
(ii) The residual air.(Solved)
80cm3 of ethane reacted with 150cm3 of oxygen forming carbon (IV) oxide and water.
Calculate:
(i) The volume of carbon (IV) oxide formed
(ii) The residual air.
Date posted: September 13, 2019. Answers (1)
- The sketch of the graph below shows a reaction between magnesium ribbon and dilute hydrochloric acid.(Solved)
The sketch of the graph below shows a reaction between magnesium ribbon and dilute hydrochloric acid.
(a) On the graph indicate the curve for 0.05M HCl
(b) Other than change in concentration, name two other factors that can affect the rate of reaction above.
Date posted: September 13, 2019. Answers (1)
- Study the flow chart below carefully.(Solved)
Study the flow chart below carefully.
(a) Identify the cat-ion in the colourless solution N.
(b) Write ionic equations for the reactions in Step I.
Date posted: September 13, 2019. Answers (1)
- Study the energy level diagram below and use it to answer the questions that follow.(Solved)
Study the energy level diagram below and use it to answer the questions that follow.
(a) Identify the heat change 
(b) Given that the heat change for 
Calculate the heat change for the reaction 
Date posted: September 13, 2019. Answers (1)
- The following diagram shows how chlorine gas can be prepared in the laboratory.(Solved)
The following diagram shows how chlorine gas can be prepared in the laboratory.
Complete the diagram
Date posted: September 13, 2019. Answers (1)