a) Dilute nitric (V) acid is a very powerful
Oxidizing agent hence it can react with least reactive metals.
b) Nitrogen (I) oxide relights a glowing splint and has a faint sweet smell, while nitrogen (II) oxide is very unstable
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When Iron is added to blue Copper (II) Sulphate, the solutions turns light green and a brown solid is precipitated.
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When Iron is added to blue Copper (II) sulphate solution, the solution turns light green and a brown solid is precipitated.
a) Identify the type of reaction described above.
b)Explain the observations made
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State one factor that can determine stability of an atom.
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State one factor that can determine stability of an atom.
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Name the products of electrolysis of fused copper (II) chloride using carbon electrodes. (i) Anode (ii) Cathode. Explain
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Name the products of electrolysis of fused copper (II) chloride using carbon electrodes.
(i) Anode
(ii) Cathode
Explain
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Explain the following observations. (a)Aluminium is used in the manufacture of pans and sufurias. (b)Magnesium Oxide has a higher melting point than sodium oxide
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Explain the following observations.
a)Aluminium is used in the manufacture of pans and sufurias.
b)Magnesium Oxide has a higher melting point than sodium oxide
c)Solid sodium chloride does not conduct electricity whereas molten sodium chloride does
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Explain why aqueous sodium chloride is not suitable as an electrolyte for the manufacture of sodium in the Downs process
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Explain why aqueous sodium chloride is not suitable as an electrolyte for the manufacture of sodium in the Downs process
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In the Downs process calcium chloride salt is added to sodium Chloride. Explain why?
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In the Downs process calcium chloride salt is added to sodium Chloride. Explain why?
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State the law of combining volumes of gases
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State the law of combining volumes of gases
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When sulphur is heated in a boiling tube in the absence of air, the yellow crystals melt into a golden yellow mobile liquid at 113^oC
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When sulphur is heated in a boiling tube in the absence of air, the yellow crystals melt into a golden yellow mobile liquid at 113oC. The liquid turns into a dark brown viscous mass at 180oC. At 400oC the brown liquid becomes less viscous and flows easily. Explain these observations
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Chlorine gas was bubbled through water and the solution exposed to sunlight for a few hours.
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Chlorine gas was bubbled through water and the solution exposed to sunlight for a few hours.State and explain the observations made.
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When aluminium chloride is dissolved in water, the resulting solution has a PH of 3. Explain.
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When aluminium chloride is dissolved in water, the resulting solution has a PH of 3. Explain.
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Explain why potassium hydroxide is not a suitable reagent for testing carbon (IV) oxide
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Explain why potassium hydroxide is not a suitable reagent for testing carbon (IV) oxide
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When anhydrous Calcium Chloride is exposed to the atmosphere, it forms a solution (a) Name the process that takes place (b) State one use of the process...
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When anhydrous Calcium Chloride is exposed to the atmosphere, it forms a solution.
a) Name the process that takes place.
b) State one use of the process named in 2 (a)above.
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Two carbon electrodes were placed in a flask containing 50cm3of 0.1 M barium hydroxide solution and connected in series with the 12 volt supply of...
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Two carbon electrodes were placed in a flask containing 50cm3
of 0.1 M barium hydroxide solution and connected in series
with the 12 volt supply of direct current electricity and a lamp.
1.0M sulphuric acid was slowly run into the solution from a burette until neutralization occurred.
a) What would you see in the flask when the first few drops of acid are added?
b) At the neutrality point, the lamp ceases to glow, explain why?
c) What would you see if more 1.0 M sulphuric acid were now added
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Water was added to lead (II) nitrate by a student. She divided the resulting solution into four, state the observation made after subjecting them to...
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Water was added to lead (II) nitrate by a student. She divided the resulting solution into four, state the observation made after
subjecting them to the following tests:
i) To the first portion she added sodium hydroxide dropwise until in excess. (1 mark)
ii) To the second portion she added ammonia solution dropwise until in excess. (1mark)
iii) the third portion she added hydrochloric acid and warm. (1 mark)
iv) To the last portion she added sodium iodide solution
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Describe a simple test to confirm presence of Cl
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Describe a simple test to confirm presence of Cl
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Chlorine gas can be prepared in the laboratory by reacting Potassium Manganate (vii) with concentrated hydrochloric acid. (i) Name another suitable reagent that can be...
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Chlorine gas can be prepared in the laboratory by reacting Potassium Manganate (vii) with concentrated hydrochloric acid.
(i) Name another suitable reagent that can be used
(ii) State the conditions necessary for (i) above
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Explain why hydrochloric acid displays acidic properties when dissolved in water, while in methylbenzene, the acid does not display the acidic properties
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Explain why hydrochloric acid displays acidic properties when dissolved in water, while in methylbenzene, the acid does not display the acidic properties
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Which substances are recycled in the solvay process?
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Which substances are recycled in the solvay process?
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Under fractional distillation of liquified air, what is the purpose of sodium hydroxide solution?
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Under fractional distillation of liquified air, what is the purpose of sodium hydroxide solution?
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Explain how a catalyst affects the following in a chemical reaction.(i) The enthalpy change. (ii) The activation energy. (iii) Chemical equilibrium
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Explain how a catalyst affects the following in a chemical reaction.
(i) The enthalpy change.
(ii) The activation energy.
(iii) Chemical equilibrium.
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