Magnesium reacts with air to form a layer of Magnesium oxide which has to be removed before it can react with water.
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Explain the observation that was made when a few drops of phenolphthalein indicator were added to the resulting solution.
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Explain the observation that was made when a few drops of phenolphthalein indicator were added to the resulting solution.
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January 21, 2019
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Magnesium and silicon are solids at room temperature, yet silicon has a higher melting point than magnesium
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Magnesium and silicon are solids at room temperature, yet silicon has a higher melting point than magnesium.
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January 21, 2019
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How many atoms of each element are present in each of the following compounds? Lithium chloride
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How many atoms of each element are present in each of the following compounds? Lithium chloride
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January 7, 2019
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All sulphates are soluble except two. Name them?
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All sulphates are soluble except two. Name them?
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January 5, 2019
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Explain why bromine is a liquid at room temperature while chlorine is a gas
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Explain why bromine is a liquid at room temperature while chlorine is a gas
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January 3, 2019
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Starting with zinc oxide, describe how you can prepare a sample of lead ii sulphate
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Starting with zinc oxide, describe how you can prepare a sample of lead ii sulphate
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January 2, 2019
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In an experiment a piece of magnesium ribbon was cleaned with steel wool 2.4g of the clean ribbon was placed in a crucible and completely...
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In an experiment a piece of magnesium ribbon was cleaned with steel wool 2.4g of the clean ribbon was placed in a crucible and completely burnt in oxygen.after cooling the product weighted 4.0g.
(a)explain why it was necessary to clean the magnesium ribbon?
(b)what observation was made in the crucible after burning?
(c)why was there an increase in mass?
(d)write the equation for reaction which took place in the crucible?
(e)the product in the crucible was shaken with water and filtered. Explain the observation which was made when blue and red litmus papers were dropped into the filtrate.
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December 30, 2018
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A student crushed the seeds and then added propane instead of water to extract oil from castor oil seeds. Why did he use propane instead...
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A student crushed the seeds and then added propane instead of water to extract oil from castor oil seeds. Why did he use propane instead of water and why were the seeds first crushed?
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December 26, 2018
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Explain what is observed when ammonia gas is bubbled into copper sulphate solution till in excess
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Explain what is observed when ammonia gas is bubbled into copper sulphate solution till in excess
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December 20, 2018
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Outline the physical properties of oxygen gas
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Outline the physical properties of oxygen gas.
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December 20, 2018
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A hydrocarbon consist of 92.3% carbon. Its molecular mass is 26. Calculate its molecular formula.
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A hydrocarbon consist of 92.3% carbon. Its molecular mass is 26. Calculate its molecular formula.
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December 16, 2018
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What happens when ammonium chloride is heated?
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What happens when ammonium chloride is heated?
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December 12, 2018
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Crystals of sodium carbonate decahydrate were exposed to air for about four days
1. State what was observed
2. Name the process that took place
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Crystals of sodium carbonate decahydrate were exposed to air for about four days
1. State what was observed
2. Name the process that took place
3. Write an equation for the reaction that occurred
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December 11, 2018
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State the uses of ammonia
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State the uses of ammonia.
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December 7, 2018
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Name the type of bond and structure formed between the reaction of boron and fluorine
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Name the type of bond and structure formed between the reaction of boron and fluorine.
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December 6, 2018
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When a few drops of potassium permanganate are added to an aqueous solution of ferrous sulphate, solution turns brown. On the other hand, when the...
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When a few drops of potassium permanganate are added to an aqueous solution of ferrous sulphate, solution turns brown. On the other hand, when the test is repeated using sodium molybdate instead of potassium permanganate no similar colour change is observed.
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November 29, 2018
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What state is foam in?
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What state is foam in?
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November 28, 2018
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Define the term soil acidity as studied in soil chemistry.
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Define the term soil acidity as studied in soil chemistry.
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November 27, 2018
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What are the ingredients used to make soap?
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What are the ingredients used to make soap?
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November 21, 2018
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What is the process by which Aluminium reduces Iron(III)oxide?
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What is the process by which Aluminium reduces Iron(III)oxide?
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November 19, 2018
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