i) 2Mg(s) + O2(g) - 2MgO(s)
ii) 3Mg(s) + N2(g) - Mg3N2(s)
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(a) Name a suitable solvent for extracting an indicator from flowers (b) Give a reason why the solvent named in (a) above is used
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a) Name a suitable solvent for extracting an indicator from flowers
b) Give a reason why the solvent named in (a) above is used
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February 2, 2017
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Describe how pH of anti-acid (Actal) powder can be determined in the laboratory
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Describe how pH of anti-acid (Actal) powder can be determined in the laboratory
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February 2, 2017
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Starting with red roses, describe how (i) a solution containing the red pigment may be prepared
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Starting with red roses, describe how;
i) a solution containing the red pigment may be prepared
ii) The solution can be shown to be an indicator
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February 2, 2017
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When a student was stung by a nettle plant, a teacher applied an aqueous solution of ammonia to the affected area
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February 2, 2017
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The pH of a sample of soil was found to be 5.0. An agricultural officer recommended the addition of calcium oxide in the soil
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February 2, 2017
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10g of sodium hydrogen carbonate were dissolved in 20 cm3 of water in a boiling tube. Lemon juice was then added dropwise with shaking unit there was no further observable change
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10g of sodium hydrogen carbonate were dissolved in 20 cm3 of water in a boiling tube. Lemon juice was then added dropwise with shaking unit there was no further observable change
a) Explain the observation which was made in boiling tube when the reaction was in progress
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February 2, 2017
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A mixture contains ammonium chloride, copper (II) oxide and sodium chloride. Describe how each of the substances can be obtained from the mixture
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A mixture contains ammonium chloride, copper (II) oxide and sodium chloride. Describe how each of the substances can be obtained from the mixture
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February 2, 2017
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Iron (III) oxide was found to be contaminated with copper (II) sulphate. Describe how a pure sample of iron (III) oxide can be obtained
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Iron (III) oxide was found to be contaminated with copper (II) sulphate. Describe how a pure sample of iron (III) oxide can be obtained.
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February 2, 2017
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Describe how samples of Lead (II) Sulphate, ammonium chloride and sodium chloride can be obtained from a mixture of the three
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Describe how samples of Lead (II) Sulphate, ammonium chloride and sodium chloride can be obtained from a mixture of the three.
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February 2, 2017
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When solid A was heated strongly, it gave off water residue. When water was added to the solid residue, the original solid A, was formed
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When solid A was heated strongly, it gave off water residue. When water was added to the solid residue, the original solid A, was formed
a) What name is given to the process described
b) Give one example of solid A
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February 2, 2017
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Describe an experimental procedure that can be used to extract oil from nut seeds.
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Describe an experimental procedure that can be used to extract oil from nut seeds.
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February 1, 2017
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A mixture contains ammonium chloride, copper (II) oxide and sodium chloride. Describe how each of the substances can be obtained from the mixture.
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A mixture contains ammonium chloride, copper (II) oxide and sodium chloride. Describe how each of the substances can be obtained from the mixture.
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January 31, 2017
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Describe a laboratory experiment that can be used to show that the action of heat on hydrated cobalt (II) chloride is a reversible action.
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Hydrated cobalt (II) chloride exists as pink crystals and anhydrous cobalt (II) chloride is a blue powder. Describe a laboratory experiment that can be used to show that the action of heat on hydrated cobalt (II) chloride is a reversible action.
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January 31, 2017
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State and explain the change in mass that occurs when the following substances are separately heated in open crucibles
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State and explain the change in mass that occurs when the following substances are separately heated in open crucibles.
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January 31, 2017
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January 28, 2017
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What is molar heat of vaporization? Explain.
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January 16, 2017
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Describe how a pure sample of zinc sulphate can be prepared in the laboratory starting with zinc oxide
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January 16, 2017
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A form three student added sodium carbonate solution to a solution of aluminium chloride in water
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A form three student added sodium carbonate solution to a solution of aluminium chloride in water. A white precipitate was formed. The precipitate soon dissolved liberation a colourless gas.
i) What is the white precipitate?
ii) Explain why the precipitate dissolves?
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January 16, 2017
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Name the two types of Bunsen burner flame and state the conditions under which each one of them is formed
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Name the two flames produced by a Bunsen burner and the conditions under which they are produced.
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January 16, 2017
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State two factors that should be considered when choosing a fuel for cooking?
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What factors should be considered when choosing a fuel for cooking?
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January 14, 2017
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