a) 6NaOH(aq) + 3Cl2(g) $\rightarrow$ NaClO3(aq) + 5NaCl(aq) + 3H2O(l)
b) Manufacture of bleaching agent
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Calcium oxide can be used to dry ammonia gas (a) Explain why calcium oxide is not used to dry hydrogen chloride gas
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Calcium oxide can be used to dry ammonia gas.
(a) Explain why calcium oxide is not used to dry hydrogen chloride gas
(b) Name one drying agent for hydrogen chloride gas
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February 10, 2017
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The following two tests were carried out on chlorine water contained in two test-tubes
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The following two tests were carried out on chlorine water contained in two test-tubes:
a) A piece of blue flower was dropped into the first test-tube. Explain why the flower ached.
b) The second test-tube was corked and exposed to sunlight. After a few days, it was found to contain a gas that rekindled a glowing splint. Write an equation for the reaction which produced theas.
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February 10, 2017
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A sample of hydrogen chlorine was dissolved in water to make 250 cm3 of solution 25 cm3 of the solution required
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A sample of hydrogen chlorine was dissolved in water to make 250 cm3 of solution 25 cm3 of the solution required 46 cm3 of 11.0 M sodium hydroxide for complete neutralization
i) Calculate the number of moles of hydrochloric acid in 25 cm3 of solution
ii) Determine the mass of hydrogen chloride that was dissolved to make 250 cm3 of solution (Cl = 35.5, H = 1.0)
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February 7, 2017
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In an experiment, sulphur (IV) oxide was dissolved in water to form solution L. (i) What would be observed if a few drops of barium nitrate solution were immediately added to solution L?
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In an experiment, sulphur (IV) oxide was dissolved in water to form solution L.
i) What would be observed if a few drops of barium nitrate solution were immediately added to solution L?
ii) Write an ionic equation for the reaction that occurred between solution L and aqueous barium nitrate in (i) above.
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February 7, 2017
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What would be observed if sulphur (IV) oxide is bubbled through acidified potassium manganate (VII)?
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What would be observed if sulphur (IV) oxide is bubbled through acidified potassium manganate (VII)?
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February 7, 2017
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Name two reagents that can be used to prepare hydrogen sulphide in the laboratory
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Name two reagents that can be used to prepare hydrogen sulphide in the laboratory
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February 7, 2017
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State the observation made at the end of the experiment when a mixture of iron powder and sulphur is heated in a test tube
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a) State the observation made at the end of the experiment when a mixture of iron powder and sulphur is heated in a test tube
b) When a mixture of iron powder and sulphur is heated, it glows more brightly than that of iron fillings and sulphur. Explain this observation
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February 7, 2017
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When hydrogen sulphide gas was bubbled into an aqueous solution of iron (III) chloride, a yellow precipitate was deposited.
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When hydrogen sulphide gas was bubbled into an aqueous solution of iron (III) chloride, a yellow precipitate was deposited.
a) State another observation made
b) Write an equation for the reaction that took place
c) What type reaction was undergone by hydrogen sulphide in this reaction?
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February 7, 2017
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In an experiment to study the properties of concentrated sulphuric (IV) acid, a mixture of the acid and wood charcoal was heated in a boiling tube
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In an experiment to study the properties of concentrated sulphuric (IV) acid, a mixture of the acid and wood charcoal was heated in a boiling tube.
a) Write the equation of the reaction that took place in the boiling tube
b) Using oxidation numbers, show that reduction and oxidation reactions took place in the boiling tube.
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February 7, 2017
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In an experiment, a gas jar containing moist sulphur (IV) oxide was inverted over another gas jar containing hydrogen sulphide gas.
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In an experiment, a gas jar containing moist sulphur (IV) oxide was inverted over another gas jar containing hydrogen sulphide gas.
a) state and explain the observation that was made
b) state the precaution that should be taken when carrying out this experiment
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February 7, 2017
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In an experiment, sulphur (IV) oxide gas was bubbled into water followed by chlorine gas. The resulting clear solution gave a white precipitate when mixed with acidified barium chloride solution
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In an experiment, sulphur (IV) oxide gas was bubbled into water followed by chlorine gas. The resulting clear solution gave a white precipitate when mixed with acidified barium chloride solution. Explain these observations.
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February 6, 2017
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Describe a simple laboratory experiment that can be used to distinguish between sodium sulphide and sodium carbonate
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Describe a simple laboratory experiment that can be used to distinguish between sodium sulphide and sodium carbonate.
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February 6, 2017
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A certain matchstick head contains potassium chlorate and sulphur. On striking, the two subtances react to produce sulphur (IV) oxide and potassium chloride
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A certain matchstick head contains potassium chlorate and sulphur. On striking, the two subtances react to produce sulphur (IV) oxide and potassium chloride. Explain the environmental effect of using such matches in large numbers.
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February 6, 2017
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When a solid sample of sulphur is heated in a test tube, it changes into a liquid which flows easily
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When a solid sample of sulphur is heated in a test tube, it changes into a liquid which flows easily. On further heating, the liquid darkens and does not flow easily. Explain these observations.
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February 6, 2017
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In an attempt to prepare sulphur (IV) oxide gas, dilute sulphuric (VI) acid was reacted with barium sulphite
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In an attempt to prepare sulphur (IV) oxide gas, dilute sulphuric (VI) acid was reacted with barium sulphite. The yield of sulphur (IV) oxide was found to be negligible. Explain
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February 6, 2017
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On heating a pale green solid K, carbon (IV) oxide gas and black solid M were formed. On reacting K with dilute hydrochloric acid, carbon (IV) oxide gas and green solution S were formed
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On heating a pale green solid K, carbon (IV) oxide gas and black solid M were formed. On reacting K with dilute hydrochloric acid, carbon (IV) oxide gas and green solution S were formed. When excess aqueous ammonia was added to solution S, a deep blue solution was formed.
a) Identify the cation in solid K
b) Identify the two anions in solution S
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February 6, 2017
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Describe how formation of nitrogen (II) oxide in the internal combustion engine leads to gaseous pollution
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Describe how formation of nitrogen (II) oxide in the internal combustion engine leads to gaseous pollution.
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February 6, 2017
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Give a reason why nitrogen (II) oxide is not formed at room temperature
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Give a reason why nitrogen (II) oxide is not formed at room temperature.
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February 6, 2017
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Describe the process by which Nitrogen is obtained from air on a large scale
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Describe the process by which Nitrogen is obtained from air on a large scale.
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February 6, 2017
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The use of materials made of lead in roofing and in water pipes is being discouraged. State:
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The use of materials made of lead in roofing and in water pipes is being discouraged. State:
i) Two reasons why these materials have been used in the past
ii) One reason why their use is being discouraged
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February 6, 2017
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