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- Below is a table showing the solubilities of salts Q and R at different temperatures.(Solved)
Below is a table showing the solubilities of salts Q and R at different temperatures.
(a) Define the term “Solubility of salt”
(b) If both salts Q and R are present in 100cm3 of saturated solution at 50oC, what will be the total mass of crystals formed if the solution was cooled to 20oC?
Date posted: October 25, 2019.
- The solubility of Iron (II) Sulphate crystals are 22oC is 15.65g per 100g of water. Calculate the mass of iron(II) sulphate crystals in 45g of...(Solved)
The solubility of Iron (II) Sulphate crystals at 22oC is 15.65g per 100g of water. Calculate the mass of iron(II) sulphate crystals in 45g of saturated solution at the same temperature
Date posted: October 25, 2019.
- A sample of water from a village in Trans Mara East District was divided into equal portions
and each mixed with equal volume of soap solution....(Solved)
A sample of water from a village in Trans Mara East District was divided into equal portions
and each mixed with equal volume of soap solution. The observations made are tabulated below:
What type of hardness is present in water from the village. Explain
Date posted: October 25, 2019.
- Study the reaction below and answer the questions that follow(Solved)
Study the reaction below and answer the questions that follow
(a) Identify an acid in the above reaction
(b) Explain your answers in (a) above
Date posted: October 25, 2019.
- In an attempt to prepare a gas, Sabulei added concentrated hydrochloric acid to Potassium manganate. The products were then passed through two wash bottles containing...(Solved)
In an attempt to prepare a gas, Sabulei added concentrated hydrochloric acid to Potassium manganate. The products were then passed through two wash bottles containing water and concentrated sulphuric acid
(a) Name the gas prepared
(b) Name the purpose of wash bottle:
(i) Containing water
(ii) Containing concentrated sulphuric acid
Date posted: October 25, 2019.
- The figure below was set by a student to investigate the reaction between chlorine gas and hydrogen gas:(Solved)
The figure below was set by a student to investigate the reaction between chlorine gas and hydrogen gas:
(a) Write an equation for the reaction that took place in the flask
(b) What observation was made in the flask?
(c) What precaution should be taken in carrying out the experiment?
Date posted: October 24, 2019.
- Study the flow diagram below and answer the questions that follow:(Solved)
Study the flow diagram below and answer the questions that follow:
(a) Name gas L
(b) Write a balanced equation for the reaction between hydrochloric acid and manganese
(IV) oxide
(c) Explain what happens to coloured petals when dropped into a solution of M
Date posted: October 24, 2019.
- The following diagram represents a set-up that can be used in the laboratory to prepare and collect a sample of chlorine gas:(Solved)
The following diagram represents a set-up that can be used in the laboratory to prepare and collect a sample of chlorine gas:
Date posted: October 24, 2019.
- In an attempt to prepare Sulphur (IV) Oxide gas, dilute Sulphuric acid was reacted with barium carbonate. The yield of Sulphur dioxide was found to...(Solved)
In an attempt to prepare Sulphur (IV) Oxide gas, dilute Sulphuric acid was reacted with barium carbonate. The yield of Sulphur dioxide was found to be negligible.
Explain
Date posted: October 24, 2019.
- Sulphur (IV) oxide and nitrogen (II) oxide are some of the gases released from internal combustion engines. State how these gases affect the environment(Solved)
Sulphur (IV) oxide and nitrogen (II) oxide are some of the gases released from internal combustion engines. State how these gases affect the environment
Date posted: October 24, 2019.
- The set-up below was used to prepare and collect hydrogen sulphide gas. Study it and answer the questions that follow:-(Solved)
The set-up below was used to prepare and collect hydrogen sulphide gas. Study it and answer the questions that follow:-
(a) Name solid V
(b) Give a reason why warm water is used in the set-up
Date posted: October 24, 2019.
- In the manufacture of Sulphuric (VI) acid by contact process sulphur (IV) oxide is made to react with air to form sulphur (VI) oxide as...(Solved)
In the manufacture of Sulphuric (VI) acid by contact process sulphur (IV) oxide is made to react with air to form sulphur (VI) oxide as shown:-
(i) Name the catalyst in this reaction
(ii) State and explain the effect of the following changes on the yield of sulphur (VI) oxide
I. Increasing the pressure
II. Using a catalyst
(iii) Explain why sulphur (VI) oxide gas is absorbed in concentrated sulphur (VI) acid before dilution
Date posted: October 24, 2019.
- The set-up below was used to prepare dry sample of hydrogen sulphide gas(Solved)
The set-up below was used to prepare dry sample of hydrogen sulphide gas
(a) (i) Complete the diagram to show how the gas was collected
(ii) Identify the following:-
I. Solid H
II. Solid I
(iii) Write an equation for the reaction that occurred in the flask between solid H and dilute Hydrochloric acid
(b) When hydrogen sulphide gas was passed through a solution of Iron (III) chloride, the following
observations were made:-
(i) the colour of the solution changed from reddish-brown to green and
(ii) a yellow solid was deposited
Explain the observation
Date posted: October 24, 2019.
- The diagrams below represent two allotropes of Sulphur. Study them and answer the questions which follow:-(Solved)
The diagrams below represent two allotropes of Sulphur. Study them and answer the questions which follow:-
(i) Name the two allotropes labelled X and Y
(ii) (I) Explain why a piece of burning magnesium continues to burn in a gas jar of Sulphur (IV) Oxide
(II) Explain how one of the products formed in (I) above can be obtained from the mixture
Date posted: October 24, 2019.
- 6.0 dm3 of sulphur (IV) oxide were oxidized by oxygen to sulphur (VI) oxide.
(i) Write an equation for the reaction.
(ii) Calculate the number of moles...(Solved)
6.0 dm3 of sulphur (IV) oxide were oxidized by oxygen to sulphur (VI) oxide.
(i) Write an equation for the reaction.
(ii) Calculate the number of moles of sulphur (IV) oxide and oxygen used at R.T.P.
(iii) Determine the volume of oxygen used.
(Molar volume of a gas at R.T.P. is 24.0 dm3)
Date posted: October 24, 2019.
- Name the product formed when a mixture of sulphur and Iron is heated.(Solved)
Name the product formed when a mixture of sulphur and Iron is heated.
Date posted: October 24, 2019.
- Give two reasons why during the manufacture of sulphuric (VI) acid, sulphur (VI) Oxide,is dissolved in concentrated Sulphuric (VI ) acid instead of dissolving in...(Solved)
Give two reasons why during the manufacture of sulphuric (VI) acid, sulphur (VI) Oxide,is dissolved in concentrated Sulphuric (VI ) acid instead of dissolving in water.
Date posted: October 24, 2019.
- During Frasch process molten sulphur flows out through the middle pipe but not through the outer pipe. Give a reason(Solved)
During Frasch process molten sulphur flows out through the middle pipe but not through the outer pipe. Give a reason
Date posted: October 24, 2019.
- What would be observed if moist blue litmus paper is dropped into a gas jar of Sulphur (IV) Oxide? Explain your answer with an equation(Solved)
What would be observed if moist blue litmus paper is dropped into a gas jar of Sulphur (IV) Oxide? Explain your answer with an equation
Date posted: October 24, 2019.
- Name one reagent that can be reacted with dilute hydrochloric acid to produce Sulphur (IV) oxide(Solved)
Name one reagent that can be reacted with dilute hydrochloric acid to produce Sulphur (IV) oxide
Date posted: October 24, 2019.
- When a mixture of iron powder and sulphur is heated it glows more brightly than that of iron fillings and sulphur. Explain this observation.(Solved)
When a mixture of iron powder and sulphur is heated it glows more brightly than that of iron fillings and sulphur. Explain this observation.
Date posted: October 24, 2019.
- Write an equation for the reaction between iron (II) sulphide and dilute hydrochloric acid(Solved)
Write an equation for the reaction between iron (II) sulphide and dilute hydrochloric acid
Date posted: October 24, 2019.
- The set-up below is used to prepare dry sulphur (IV) Oxide in the laboratory. Answer questions
that follow:(Solved)
The set-up below is used to prepare dry sulphur (IV) Oxide in the laboratory. Answer questions
that follow:
(a) Identify the mistake in the set-up
(b) Write an equation for the reaction in the set-up
(c) State how the polluting effects of the gas on the environment can be controlled
Date posted: October 24, 2019.
- (i) Is concentrated sulphuric acid a weak acid or a strong acid?(ii) Explain your answer in (i) above.(Solved)
(i) Is concentrated sulphuric acid a weak acid or a strong acid?
(ii) Explain your answer in (i) above.
Date posted: October 24, 2019.
- Commercial sulphuric acid has a density of 1.8gcm3
(a) Calculate the molarity of this acid
(b) Determine the volume of commercial acid in (a) above that can...(Solved)
Commercial sulphuric acid has a density of 1.8gcm3
(a) Calculate the molarity of this acid
(b) Determine the volume of commercial acid in (a) above that can be used to prepare
500cm3 of 0.2M H2SO4 solution
Date posted: October 24, 2019.
- Study the flow chart below and answer the questions that follow(Solved)
Study the flow chart below and answer the questions that follow
(a) State the observation made when ammonia is passed over heated Copper (II) Oxide
(b) Identify:-
(i) Gas A
(ii) Liquid B
Date posted: October 24, 2019.
- When dry ammonia gas is passed over hot copper (II) Oxide, a shinny brown residue and a colourless droplets are formed. Explain these two observations(Solved)
When dry ammonia gas is passed over hot copper (II) Oxide, a shinny brown residue and a colourless droplets are formed. Explain these two observations
Date posted: October 24, 2019.
- State the conditions under which nitrogen react with hydrogen to form ammonia during Haber process(Solved)
State the conditions under which nitrogen react with hydrogen to form ammonia during Haber process
Date posted: October 24, 2019.
- When a few drops of aqueous ammonia were added to a colourless solution X, a white precipitate was formed. On addition of more aqueous ammonia,...(Solved)
When a few drops of aqueous ammonia were added to a colourless solution X, a white precipitate was formed. On addition of more aqueous ammonia, the white precipitate dissolved to a colourless solution Q
(a) Name the white precipitate formed
(b) Write formula of the complex ion present in the colourless solution Q
(c) Write an ionic equation for the formation of the white precipitate
Date posted: October 24, 2019.
- Ammonia turns wet red litmus paper blue. Which ion is responsible for this reaction(Solved)
Ammonia turns wet red litmus paper blue. Which ion is responsible for this reaction
Date posted: October 24, 2019.