Weak alkali is the one that does not ionize completely in solution/less OH- ions
while strong alkali is the one that undergoes complete ionization / many OH- ions
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A dry gas X was passed over heated lead (II) oxide. A grey residue and a gas Y were formed.
The gas Y has no effect...
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A dry gas X was passed over heated lead (II) oxide. A grey residue and a gas Y were formed.
The gas Y has no effect on red litmus paper and does not support combustion. Identity:
(i) Gas X
(ii) Gas Y
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May 22, 2019
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20cm3 of sodium hydroxide solution containing 8.0g/dm3 were required for complete
neutralization of 0.18g of a dibasic acid H2X.
Calculate the relative molecular mass of the acid.
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20cm3 of sodium hydroxide solution containing 8.0g/dm3 were required for complete
neutralization of 0.18g of a dibasic acid H2X.
Calculate the relative molecular mass of the acid.
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May 22, 2019
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Give one industrial application of solvent extraction
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Give one industrial application of solvent extraction
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May 22, 2019
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In an experiment a gas jar containing 70cm3 of chlorine gas was inverted over another containing 70cm3 of hydrogen sulphide gas. The two gases reacted according...
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In an experiment a gas jar containing 70cm3 of chlorine gas was inverted over another
containing 70cm3 of hydrogen sulphide gas. The two gases reacted according to the equation
below to form 80cm3 of hydrogen chloride gas.

(a) Using oxidation number identify the oxidizing agent
(b) Calculate the percentage yield of hydrogen chloride gas
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May 22, 2019
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Apart from using combustion, bromine liquid or potassium manganate (VII) solution,describe how you would distinguish between ethene and ethyne by chemical means.
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Apart from using combustion, bromine liquid or potassium manganate (VII) solution, describe how you would distinguish between ethene and ethyne by chemical means.
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May 22, 2019
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Calculate the volume of chlorine gas in cm3 (measured at s.t.p) that is formed when a current of 0.9 A is passed through a solution...
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Calculate the volume of chlorine gas in cm3 (measured at s.t.p) that is formed when a current of 0.9 A is passed through a solution of concentrated sodium chloride for 30 minutes.
(Na = 23, Cl = 35.5, Faraday constant = 96500, M.G V = 22.4dm3)
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May 22, 2019
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Study the scheme given below and answer questions that follow.
(i) Name the reagent used in
Step I
Step I
Step III
(ii) Write an equation for...
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Study the scheme given below and answer questions that follow.

(i) Name the reagent used in
Step I
Step II
Step III
(ii) Write an equation for complete combustion of CH≡CH.
(iii) Explain one disadvantage of the continued use of items in step III.
Date posted:
May 22, 2019
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Describe how the mixture of Ammonium chloride, sodium chloride and lead II chloride can be separated if all the components of the mixture are to...
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Describe how the mixture of Ammonium chloride, sodium chloride and lead II chloride can be separated if all the components of the mixture are to be recovered.
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May 22, 2019
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The diagram below represents an arrangement for a large scale manufacture of ethanol for domestic consumption.
(i) Name the process by which ethanol is obtained from...
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The diagram below represents an arrangement for a large scale manufacture of ethanol for domestic consumption.

(i) Name the process by which ethanol is obtained from the crude oil.
(ii) Suggest two reasons why water is a coolant in this process.
(iii) Why is it possible to separate ethanol from the mixture by this process.
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May 22, 2019
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In an experiment, a few drops of concentrated nitric (IV)acid were added to aqueous Iron (II)
sulphate in a test tube. excess sodium hydroxide solution was...
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In an experiment, a few drops of concentrated nitric (IV)acid were added to aqueous Iron (II)
sulphate in a test tube. excess sodium hydroxide solution was then added to the mixture.
(a) State the observations that were made when:
(i) Concentrated nitric (V) acid was added to aqueous Iron (II) sulphate.
(ii) Excess sodium hydroxide was added to the mixture.
(b) Write an ionic equation for the reaction that occurred in a(ii) above.
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May 22, 2019
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The set up below was used to investigate a chemical property of carbon. Study it and answer
the questions that follow.
(i) What observations were made on...
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The set up below was used to investigate a chemical property of carbon. Study it and answer
the questions that follow.

(i) What observations were made on heating the mixture.
(ii) What is the industrial application of carbon in terms of property investigated
above.
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May 22, 2019
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Identify the type of bond formed in (i) and (ii) .
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Identify the type of bond formed in (i) and (ii) .

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May 22, 2019
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Zinc carbonate decomposes on heating producing a gaseous product and a residue. What
volume of the gaseous product at s.t.p is produced from 2.5 g of...
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Zinc carbonate decomposes on heating producing a gaseous product and a residue. What
volume of the gaseous product at s.t.p is produced from 2.5 g of the carbonate? ( Zn = 65,
C=12,O=16 M.G.V at s.t.p = 22400cm3)
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May 22, 2019
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If aqueous lead (II) nitrate is added to aqueous solution potassium iodide, a bright yellow
precipitate is formed.
(i) Write down the formula of the precipitate formed.
(ii)...
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If aqueous lead (II) nitrate is added to aqueous solution potassium iodide, a bright yellow
precipitate is formed.
(i) Write down the formula of the precipitate formed.
(ii) Write an ionic equation for the reaction above.
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May 22, 2019
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The diagram below shows a set-up of apparatus used to separate miscible liquids.
(a) Name the parts labelled A and B
(b) State the function of...
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The diagram below shows a set-up of apparatus used to separate miscible liquids.

(a) Name the parts labelled A and B
(b) State the function of the part labeled A.
(c) State the property of the mixture that makes it suitable to be separated by the
method above.
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May 22, 2019
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Give any two uses of ethene gas
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Give any two uses of ethene gas
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May 22, 2019
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A volume of 80cm3 of a mixture of propane (C3H8) and oxygen were ignited in an experiment.The products were cooled and passed through an aqueous...
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A volume of 80cm3 of a mixture of propane (C3H8) and oxygen were ignited in an experiment.The products were cooled and passed through an aqueous sodium hydroxide. The final volume
was reduced by 30cm3
a) Write the equation for the combustion of propane
b) Determine the volume of;
i) The component of the original mixture
ii) Residual oxygen
Date posted:
May 21, 2019
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Differentiate between empirical and molecular formula
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Differentiate between empirical and molecular formula
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May 21, 2019
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Draw the structural formula of ethanoic acid
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Draw the structural formula of ethanoic acid
Date posted:
May 21, 2019
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Give a reasons why ethanoic acid has a higher boiling point than ethanol which has the same
number of Carbon atoms
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Give a reasons why ethanoic acid has a higher boiling point than ethanol which has the same
number of Carbon atoms
Date posted:
May 21, 2019
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