a) They have delocalized valency electrons
b) Aluminium has three delocalized electrons hence better conductor than magnesium which has two
- It is resistant to corrosion unlike magnesium
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In the industrial extraction of lead metal, the ore is first roasted in a furnace.
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In the industrial extraction of lead metal, the ore is first roasted in a furnace. The solid mixture obtained is then fed into another furnace together with coke, limestone and scrap iron. State the function of each of the following in this process:
a) Coke
b) Limestone
c) Scrap iron.
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February 21, 2017
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The basic raw material for extraction of aluminium is bauxite. Name and explain the following........
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The basic raw material for extraction of aluminium is bauxite.
a) Name the method that is used to extract aluminium from bauxite
b) Write the chemical formula of the major component of bauxite
c) i) Name two major impurities in bauxite
ii) Explain how the impurities in bauxite are removed
d) cryolite is used in extraction of aluminium from bauxite. State its function
e) Aluminium is a reactive metal yet utensils made of aluminium do not corrode easily. Explain this observation.
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February 21, 2017
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Brass is an alloy of zinc and copper. Give one use of brass.
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Brass is an alloy of zinc and copper. Give one use of brass.
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February 21, 2017
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Iron is extracted from its ore by the blast furnace process, name one ore from which iron is extracted.
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Iron is extracted from its ore by the blast furnace process
a) Name one ore from which iron is extracted.
b) One of the impurities in iron is removed in the form of calcium silicate. Write an equation for the reaction in which calcium silicate is produced.
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February 21, 2017
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When the oxide of element H was heated with element H was heated with powdered carbon the mixture glowed and carbon (IV) oxide was formed. When the experiment was repeated using the oxide of element J, there was no apparent reaction.
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When the oxide of element H was heated with element H was heated with powdered carbon the mixture glowed and carbon (IV) oxide was formed. When the experiment was repeated using the oxide of element J, there was no apparent reaction.
a) Suggest one method that can be used to extract element J from its oxide
b) Arrange the elements H, J and carbon in the order of their decreasing reactivity.
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February 21, 2017
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Aluminium metal is a good conductor and is used for overhead cables. State any other two properties that make aluminium suitable for this use.
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Aluminium metal is a good conductor and is used for overhead cables. State any other two properties that make aluminium suitable for this use.
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February 21, 2017
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State one advantage and one disadvantage of using petrol containing tetraethyl lead in motor vehicles
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Give one advantage and one disadvantage of using petrol containing tetraethyl lead in motor vehicles
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February 21, 2017
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Explain why the sodium metal is stored under kerosene.
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Explain why the sodium metal is stored under kerosene.
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February 21, 2017
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Explain why it is not advisable to use wood ash for cleaning aluminium utensils
and state the advantage of using duralumin in place of aluminium for manufacture of aeroplane n parts
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a) Explain why it is not advisable to use wood ash for cleaning aluminium utensils
b) Duralumin is an alloy of aluminium. What is the advantage of using duralumin in place of aluminium for manufacture of aeroplane parts
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February 21, 2017
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State three uses of copper
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State two uses of copper
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February 21, 2017
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State two applications of electrolysis
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State two applications of electrolysis.
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February 20, 2017
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Calculate the time in minutes required to deposit 1.184 g of copper if a current of 2 amperes was used. (1 Faraday = 96500 coulombs, Cu = 63.5).
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Calculate the time in minutes required to deposit 1.184 g of copper if a current of 2 amperes was used. (1 Faraday = 96500 coulombs, Cu = 63.5).
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February 18, 2017
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A student electroplated a spoon with copper metal. Write an equation for the process that took place at the cathode.
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A student electroplated a spoon with copper metal. Write an equation for the process that took place at the cathode.
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February 18, 2017
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Hydrogen and oxygen can be obtained by electrolysis of acidified water. Using equations for the reactions at the electrodes, explain why the volume of hydrogen obtained is twice that of oxygen.
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Hydrogen and oxygen can be obtained by electrolysis of acidified water. Using equations for the reactions at the electrodes, explain why the volume of hydrogen obtained is twice that of oxygen.
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February 18, 2017
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State and explain the observations made when a copper rod is placed in a beaker containing silver nitrate solution
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State and explain the observations made when a copper rod is placed in a beaker containing silver nitrate solution.
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February 16, 2017
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During the electrolysis of aqueous silver nitrate, a current of 5.0 A was passed through the electrolyte for 3 hours.
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During the electrolysis of aqueous silver nitrate, a current of 5.0 A was passed through the electrolyte for 3 hours.
a) Write the equation for the reaction which took place at the anode
b) Calculate the mass of silver deposited. (Ag = 108; IF = 96500 C)
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February 16, 2017
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When brine is electrolysed using inert electrodes, chlorine gas is liberated at the anode instead of oxygen. Explain this observation and name the product formed at the cathode.
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a) When brine is electrolysed using inert electrodes, chlorine gas is liberated at the anode instead of oxygen. Explain this observation.
b) Name the product formed at the cathode.
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February 16, 2017
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State how the following substances conduct electricity
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State how the following substances conduct electricity:
i) Molten calcium chloride
ii) Graphite
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February 16, 2017
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What is an electrolyte?
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What is an electrolyte?
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February 16, 2017
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When a current of 0.82 A was passed for 5 hours through an aqueous solution of metal Z, 2.65 g of the metal were deposited....
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When a current of 0.82 A was passed for 5 hours through an aqueous solution of metal Z, 2.65 g of the metal were deposited. (1 Faraday = 96500 Coulombs: Relative atomic mass of Z = 52)
(a) Calculate the number of faradays used.
(b) Determine the charge on the ion of metal P.
(c) Write the equation for the formation of ion of P.
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February 16, 2017
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