- Two solutions J and K were tested with blue litmus papers and methyl orange indicator.
Blue litmus remained blue in both solutions. Methyl orange remained...(Solved)
Two solutions J and K were tested with blue litmus papers and methyl orange indicator.
Blue litmus remained blue in both solutions. Methyl orange remained orange in K but turned yellow in J.
(a) What is the nature of substance J? Explain.
(b) Give an example of a substance that K is likely to be.
Date posted: October 1, 2019. Answers (1)
- State with reasons whether the changes below are physical or chemical.(Solved)
State with reasons whether the changes below are physical or chemical.
Date posted: October 1, 2019. Answers (1)
- Describe how the following reagents can be used to prepare copper (II) hydroxide, solid copper (II) sulphate, solid sodium hydroxide and distilled water(Solved)
Describe how the following reagents can be used to prepare copper (II) hydroxide, solid copper (II) sulphate, solid sodium hydroxide and distilled water.
Date posted: October 1, 2019. Answers (1)
- Complete the table below for the characteristics of the sub atomic particles.(Solved)
Complete the table below for the characteristics of the sub atomic particles.
Date posted: October 1, 2019. Answers (1)
- The flow chart below illustrates two industrial processes, Haber process and the Contact process:(Solved)
The flow chart below illustrates two industrial processes, Haber process and the Contact process:
(a) (i) Give the name of the process by which air is seperated into oxygen and nitrogen
(i) Apart from oxygen and nitrogen gases produced from process (a)(i) name one other gas produced
(b) Name the substances represented by the letters A, B, C and D
(c) Name the catalysts used in:
(i) Haber Process
(ii) Contact Process
(d) Explain the role of the catalysts in both the Haber and the Contact processes
(e) Write a chemical equation for the formation of compound B
(f) Calculate the percentage by mass of the nitrogen present in compound D
(g) Give one major use of compound D
Date posted: October 1, 2019. Answers (1)
- Study the set-up below and answer the questions that follow.(Solved)
Study the set-up below and answer the questions that follow.
a) (i) Name Gas X
(ii) State the effect of releasing gas X to the environment
b) Write down equations for the reactions taking place in;
(i) Tube I
(ii) Tube II
(iii) Flask
c) State the observation made in tube III
d) Write down an equation for the reaction which could be used to generate Carbon (IV) Oxide for the above set up
(e) Name the reagents used to generate gas X in the laboratory
(f) Complete the diagram above to show how excess gas X can be collected
Date posted: October 1, 2019. Answers (1)
- The grid below shows a part of the periodic table. The letters do not represent the actual symbols. Use it to answer the questions that...(Solved)
The grid below shows a part of the periodic table. The letters do not represent the actual symbols. Use it to answer the questions that follow:-
a) How do the atomic radius of element
(i) X and M compare. Explain.
(ii) U and Q. Explain
b) Which letter represent the most reactive metal. Explain.
Date posted: October 1, 2019. Answers (1)
- The number of protons, neutrons and electrons in atoms A to F are given in the table below the letters do not represent the actual...(Solved)
The number of protons, neutrons and electrons in atoms A to F are given in the table below the letters do not represent the actual symbol of the elements:-
Choose from the table the letters that represent:
(i) An atom of a metal
(ii) A neutral atom of a non-metal
(iii) An atom of a noble gas
(iv) A pair of isotopes
(v) A cation
(vi) Anion
Date posted: October 1, 2019. Answers (1)
- When zinc is heated to redness in a current of steam, hydrogen gas is obtained. Write an equation for the reaction(Solved)
When zinc is heated to redness in a current of steam, hydrogen gas is obtained. Write an equation for the reaction
Date posted: October 1, 2019. Answers (1)
- Hydrogen burns in oxygen to form an oxide.
(i) Write an equation for the reaction
(ii) State two precautions that must be taken before the combustion begins...(Solved)
Hydrogen burns in oxygen to form an oxide.
(i) Write an equation for the reaction
(ii) State two precautions that must be taken before the combustion begins and at the end of
the combustion.
Date posted: October 1, 2019. Answers (1)
- Hydrogen can be prepared by reacting zinc with dilute hydrochloric acid.
a) Write an equation for the reaction.
b) Name an appropriate drying agent for hydrogen gas.
c)...(Solved)
Hydrogen can be prepared by reacting zinc with dilute hydrochloric acid.
a) Write an equation for the reaction.
b) Name an appropriate drying agent for hydrogen gas.
c) Explain why copper metal cannot be used to prepare hydrogen gas.
Date posted: October 1, 2019. Answers (1)
- Using dots(•) and crosses(x), show bonding in magnesium chloride. (Solved)
Using dots(•) and crosses(x), show bonding in magnesium chloride.
Date posted: September 27, 2019. Answers (1)
- Distinguish between simulation and virtual reality(Solved)
Distinguish between simulation and virtual reality
Date posted: September 26, 2019. Answers (1)
- Study the flow chart below and answer the questions that follow.(Solved)
Study the flow chart below and answer the questions that follow.
i) Name Compound T
ii) Gas U
iii) The equation below shows the reaction between sulphur (IV) oxide gas and oxygen gas to produce sulphur (VI) oxide in contact process.
2 SO2(g) + O2(g)----->2SO3 D = -197 kJ/mol
State two conditions that are necessary for maximum production of SO3.
iv) Name the catalyst used for this reaction.
Date posted: September 26, 2019. Answers (1)
- Study the reaction scheme below and use it to answer the questions that follow.(Solved)
Study the reaction scheme below and use it to answer the questions that follow.
i) Name the process in;
Step I
Step II
ii) State the reagent necessary for the process in
Step II
Step III
iii) Name the type of reaction taking place in step III
Date posted: September 26, 2019. Answers (1)
- Castor oil extracted from castor seeds is found to change the colour of acidified potassium manganate (VII) .
i) State the colour change.
ii) Explain why castor...(Solved)
Castor oil extracted from castor seeds is found to change the colour of acidified potassium manganate (VII) .
i) State the colour change.
ii) Explain why castor oil reacts with acidified Potassium manganate (VII) to cause the colour change.
Date posted: September 26, 2019. Answers (1)
- Name the following compounds.(Solved)
Name the following compounds.
Date posted: September 25, 2019. Answers (1)
- Below is a list of major components of crude oil and their boiling points.(Solved)
Below is a list of major components of crude oil and their boiling points.
i) What is the name of the process by which the constituents of crude oil can be separated?
ii) Give one use of the gases component.
iii) Give the order by which the components are obtained from the mixture, starting with the first.
Date posted: September 25, 2019. Answers (1)
- The chromatogram below was obtained from a plant extract. Use it to answer the questions that follow.(Solved)
The chromatogram below was obtained from a plant extract. Use it to answer the questions that follow.
i) Name line W
ii) What does the dotted line represent?
iii) State with a reason the least soluble dye in the moving solvent.
Date posted: September 25, 2019. Answers (1)
- The table below shows the results obtained when four solvents were used to separate a dye. Study the results and use them to answer the...(Solved)
The table below shows the results obtained when four solvents were used to separate a dye. Study the results and use them to answer the questions that follow.
i) Identify the most suitable solvent for this separation. Give a reason for your answer.
ii) What does the result of the solvent C tell us about the dye?
Date posted: September 25, 2019. Answers (1)