a) Lie big's condenser
b) To show which vapour fractions are distilling off
c) Liquid C
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The diagram below shows the relationships between the physical state of matter. Study it and answer the questions that follow.
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The diagram below shows the relationships between the physical state of matter. Study it and answer the questions that follow.
a) Identify the processes R, V, W and U.
b) Name one substance which can undergo the process represented by S and T
c) Explain whether process W is exothermic or endothermic
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April 5, 2017
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In an experiment to separate a mixture of two organic liquids, Liquid M (b.p 56oC) and liquid N (b.p.118oC), a student set up the apparatus shown below
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In an experiment to separate a mixture of two organic liquids, Liquid M (b.p 56oC) and liquid N (b.p.118oC), a student set up the apparatus shown below
a) Identify two mistakes in the set-up.
b) What method would the student use to test the purity of the distillates obtained?
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April 5, 2017
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The curve below represents the variation of temperature with time pure and impure samples of a solid were heated separately.
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The curve below represents the variation of temperature with time pure and impure samples of a solid were heated separately.
Which curve shows the variation in temperature for pure solid? Explain.
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April 5, 2017
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An alkanol has the following composition by mass: Hydrogen 13.5%, oxygen 21.6% and carbon 64.9%
Determine the empirical formula of the alkanol (C = 12.0: H = 1.0; O = 16.0)
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An alkanol has the following composition by mass: Hydrogen 13.5%, oxygen 21.6% and carbon 64.9%
Determine the empirical formula of the alkanol (C = 12.0: H = 1.0; O = 16.0)
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February 22, 2017
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Two organic compounds P and Q decolourise acidified potassium manganate (VII) solution, but only P reacts with sodium metal to give a colourless gas.
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Two organic compounds P and Q decolourise acidified potassium manganate (VII) solution, but only P reacts with sodium metal to give a colourless gas. Which homologous series does compound P belong? Give a reason.
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February 22, 2017
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Explain why the solubility of ethane in water is lower than of ethanol
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Explain why the solubility of ethane in water is lower than of ethanol
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February 22, 2017
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Some animal and vegetable oils are used to make margarine and soap. Give the reagent and conditions necessary for converting the oils into:
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Some animal and vegetable oils are used to make margarine and soap. Give the reagent and conditions necessary for converting the oils into:
a) Margarine
b) Soap.
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February 22, 2017
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Explain why the boiling point of ethanol is higher than that of hexane
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Explain why the boiling point of ethanol is higher than that of hexane (Relative molecular mass of ethanol is 46 while that of hexane is 86)
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February 21, 2017
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The boiling point of ethanol, propanol and butanol are 78oC, 97.2oC and 117o
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The boiling point of ethanol, propanol and butanol are 78oC, 97.2oC and 117oC. Explain this trend
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February 21, 2017
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Pentane and ethanol are miscible. Describe how water could be used to separate a mixture of pentane and ethanol
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Pentane and ethanol are miscible. Describe how water could be used to separate a mixture of pentane and ethanol
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February 21, 2017
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State the observation that would be made when a piece of sodium metal is placed in samples of:
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State the observation that would be made when a piece of sodium metal is placed in samples of:
i) Pentane
ii) Pentanol
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February 21, 2017
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a) Name the raw material from which sodium is extracted.
b) Give a reason why sodium is extracted using electrolysis
c) Give two reasons of sodium metal
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a) Name the raw material from which sodium is extracted.
b) Give a reason why sodium is extracted using electrolysis
c) Give two reasons of sodium metal
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February 21, 2017
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Aluminium is both malleable and ductile....
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Aluminium is both malleable and ductile
a) What is meant by?
i) Malleable
ii) Ductible
b) State one use of alumunium based on:
i) Malleability
ii) Ductility
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February 21, 2017
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a) Explain why the metals magnesium and aluminium are good conductors of electricity
b) Other than cost, give two reasons why aluminium is used for making electric cables while magnesium is not.
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a) Explain why the metals magnesium and aluminium are good conductors of electricity
b) Other than cost, give two reasons why aluminium is used for making electric cables while magnesium is not.
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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 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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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.
Date posted:
February 18, 2017
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