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The melting point of phosphorous (III) chloride is -910C while that of magnesium chloride is +7150C. In terms of structure and bonding explain the difference.
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The melting point of phosphorous (III) chloride is -910C while that of magnesium chloride is +7150C. In terms of structure and bonding explain the difference.
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The grid below is part of the periodic table. Study it and answer the questions that follow. The letters are not actual symbols of elements.
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The grid below is part of the periodic table. Study it and answer the questions that follow. The letters are not actual symbols of elements.
(a) What is the name given to the chemical family of element C?
(b) Would element B react with J? Explain.
(c) Compare the melting points of B and M.
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It is advisable to leave your flame in the luminous state when not in use. Give a reason why.
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It is advisable to leave your flame in the luminous state when not in use. Give a reason why.
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The diagram below shows a non-luminous flame. Use it to answer the questions that follow:
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The diagram below shows a non-luminous flame. Use it to answer the questions that follow:
Two wooden splints were placed across regions X and Y respectively. Draw labelled diagrams to show the effects observed on the wooden splint placed across each region.
(i) Region X.
(ii) Region Y.
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The table below shows PH values of solutions A, B, C and D.
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The table below shows PH values of solutions A, B, C and D.
(a) Identify a solution which is
(i) Strongly acidic. _________________________________________
(ii) Strongly basic _________________________________________
(b) Which to solutions would react with lead (II) oxide? Explain.
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Write the equation for decomposition of:
(a) Sodium nitrate.
(b) Copper (II) nitrate.
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Write the equation for decomposition of:
(a) Sodium nitrate.
(b) Copper (II) nitrate.
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An iron spoon was to be electroplated with silver. Sketch the set-up that could be used.
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An iron spoon was to be electroplated with silver. Sketch the set-up that could be used.
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280cm³ of nitrogen gas diffuse through a porous plug in 70 seconds. How long will it take 400cm³ of carbon (IV) oxide gas to diffuse...
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280cm³ of nitrogen gas diffuse through a porous plug in 70 seconds. How long will it take 400cm³ of carbon (IV) oxide gas to diffuse through the same porous plug. (C = 12, O = 16, N = 7).
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Two reagents that can be used to prepare chlorine gas are potassium manganate (VII) and hydrochloric acid.
(a) Write an equation for the reaction.
(b) Give...
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Two reagents that can be used to prepare chlorine gas are potassium manganate (VII) and hydrochloric acid.
(a) Write an equation for the reaction.
(b) Give the formula of another reagent that can be used instead of potassium manganate (VII).
(c) Using an equation illustrate how chlorine bleach coloured substances.
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In an experiment, a jar containing sulphur (IV) oxide was inverted over another jar containing hydrogen sulphide gas.
(a) State and explain the observation that was...
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In an experiment, a jar containing sulphur (IV) oxide was inverted over another jar containing hydrogen sulphide gas.
(a) State and explain the observation that was made.
(b) State two conditions necessary for the reaction to take place.
(c) Write an equation for the reaction
(d) What is the role of sulphur (IV) oxide in the reaction
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The table below shows some solutions and their PH values.
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The table below shows some solutions and their PH values.
Which of the above solution.
(a) Is strongly basic.
(b) Reacts with sodium carbonate more vigorously.
(c) Is ammonia solution.
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The diagram below represents a set-up used to prepare oxygen gas.
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The diagram below represents a set-up used to prepare oxygen gas.
(a) Name substance Q.
(b) Complete the set-up to show how oxygen gas is collected.
(c) Write the equation for the reaction that occur.
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Describe briefly how potassium sulphate can be prepared using 50cm³ of 1M potassium hydroxide.
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Describe briefly how potassium sulphate can be prepared using 50cm³ of 1M potassium hydroxide.
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What is meant by the term basicity of an acid.
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What is meant by the term basicity of an acid.
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When an electric current of 0.5A was passed through a molten chloride of J for 32 minutes and 10 seconds, a mass of 0.44g of...
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When an electric current of 0.5A was passed through a molten chloride of J for 32 minutes and 10 seconds, a mass of 0.44g of J was deposited at the cathode. (IF = 96500C).
(a) Calculate the quantity of electricity used.
(b) Determine the value of x if the ion of metal J is represented as Jx+.
(R.A.M of J = 44).
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Study the information below and answer the questions that follow.
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Study the information below and answer the questions that follow.
(a) Name the enthalpies H1 and H2.
(b) Determine the enthalpy for the reaction:
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Using electrons in the outermost energy level, draw the dot (.) and cross (X) diagrams to represent bonding in.
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Using electrons in the outermost energy level, draw the dot (.) and cross (X) diagrams to represent bonding in.
a)(i) C2H6 (C = 6, H = 1)
(ii) NH4Cl (N = 7, H = l, Cl = 17)
b)The formula of a complex ion is 
name the type of bond that is likely to exist between copper and
ammonia in the complex.
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The mass of a solution A is 120g. This solution has 8g of salt A dissolved in it. The solubility of this salt is 25g/100g...
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The mass of a solution A is 120g. This solution has 8g of salt A dissolved in it. The solubility of this salt is 25g/100g of water at 300C. 55g of salt A are added to the solution at 300C. How much of salt A will remain undissolved.
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A certain carbonate,JCO3, reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid according to the equation below.
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A certain carbonate, JCO3, reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid according to the equation below.
If 1gof the carbonate reacts completely with 20cm³ of 1M hydrochloric acid, calculate the relative atomic mass of J. (C = 12, O = 16).
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The thermodynamic equation for the formation of ammonia in the Haber process is:
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The thermodynamic equation for the formation of ammonia in the Haber process is:
State and explain one way in which the yield of ammonia can be increased.
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