–The gas is being collected through downwards delivery yet it is less denser than air
-The delivery tube removing the gas from flask B is dipped into the concentrated H2SO4, hence the gas cannot collected.
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Explain why cooking pots made of aluminium do not corrode easily when exposed to
air.
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Explain why cooking pots made of aluminium do not corrode easily when exposed to
air.
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May 22, 2019
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The flow chart below shows some of the stages in the manufacture of sodium carbonate by the
solvay process. Use it to answer the questions that...
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The flow chart below shows some of the stages in the manufacture of sodium carbonate by the
solvay process. Use it to answer the questions that follow:

(a) Name substance N
(b) Name the process taking place in
(i) Step II
(ii) Step III
(c) Write an equation for the react producing sodium carbonate.
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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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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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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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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 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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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
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May 21, 2019
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75g of a saturated solution contains 30g of salt calculate
a) The solubility of the salt
b) The percentage of the salt in the saturated solution
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75g of a saturated solution contains 30g of salt calculate
a) The solubility of the salt
b) The percentage of the salt in the saturated solution
Date posted:
May 21, 2019
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Draw a dot (.) and cross (x) diagram to show bonding in:-
(i) Ammonium ion (NH4)
(ii) Silane (SiH4)
(N=14...
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Draw a dot (.) and cross (x) diagram to show bonding in:-
(i) Ammonium ion (NH4)
(ii) Silane (SiH4)
(N=14 H=1 Si=14)
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May 21, 2019
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Explain why graphite conducts electricity while diamond does not.
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Explain why graphite conducts electricity while diamond does not.
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May 21, 2019
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When 31.2g of hydrated. Aluminium oxide ( Al2O3XH2O) was heated to a constant mass of 20.6g of Aluminium oxide ( Al2O3) was obtained. Determine the value...
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When 31.2g of hydrated. Aluminium oxide ( Al2O3XH2O) was heated to a constant
mass of 20.6g of Aluminium oxide ( Al2O3) was obtained. Determine the value of x in
hydrated oxide.(Al= 27.0, O=16.0, H=1.0)
Date posted:
May 21, 2019
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The flow chart below shows industrial extraction Aluminium metal. Study it and answer the questions that follow.
(i) Explain how process T is carried out.
(ii)...
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The flow chart below shows industrial extraction Aluminium metal. Study it and answer the questions that follow.

(i) Explain how process T is carried out.
(ii) Name residue P, give a reason.
(iii) Explain why it is necessary to heat Aluminium oxide in presence of cryolite before
electrolysis is carried out.
Date posted:
May 21, 2019
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Describe how sulphuric acid is manufactured from sulphur (VI) oxide.
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Describe how sulphuric acid is manufactured from sulphur (VI) oxide.
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May 21, 2019
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In the preparation of magnesium carbonate magnesium was burnt in air and the product collected.Dilute sulphuric acid was added and the mixture filtered and cooled....
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In the preparation of magnesium carbonate magnesium was burnt in air and the product collected.Dilute sulphuric acid was added and the mixture filtered and cooled. Sodium carbonate was added to the filtrate and the content filtered. The residue was washed and dried to give a white powder.
a) Give the chemical name of the product formed when magnesium burns in air
b) Write a chemical equation for the formation of product.
c) (i) Name filtrate collected after sodium carbonate was added
(ii) Name the white powder.
d) Write chemical equation for the reaction between product in (a) and acid.
e) Name the ions present in the filtrate after addition of sodium carbonate.
f) Write an ionic equation to show the formation of the white powder
g) Write an equation to show what happened when white powder is strongly heated.
Date posted:
May 21, 2019
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Filter paper dipped in acidified Potassium Manganate (VII) were placed in two
separate gas jars A and B containing pentane and Pent-l-ene respectively. Explain
what was observed...
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Filter paper dipped in acidified Potassium Manganate (VII) were placed in two
separate gas jars A and B containing pentane and Pent-l-ene respectively. Explain
what was observed in each case.
Date posted:
May 21, 2019
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An aqueous solution of Copper (II) Sulphate was electrolysed using platinum electrodes. When a current was passed a gas that relights a glowing splint was...
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An aqueous solution of Copper (II) Sulphate was electrolysed using platinum electrodes. When a current was passed a gas that relights a glowing splint was produced.

(i) Name the electrode which acts as cathode. Give a reason.
(ii) Write an equation for the reaction at the anode.
d) 0.11g of metal R deposited by electrolysis when a current of 0.03 amperes flow for
99 minutes. ( R =92.) ,(1 Faraday = 96500 C)
(i) Find the number of moles of metal deposited.
(ii) Find the number of moles of electrons passed.
(iii) Determine the value of n in the metallic ion Rn+.
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May 21, 2019
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Study the information below and answer the following questions. A mixture contains three
solid A,B and C. the solubility of these solids in different liquids is...
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Study the information below and answer the following questions. A mixture contains three
solid A,B and C. the solubility of these solids in different liquids is as shown below

Explain how you will obtain sample C from the mixture.
Date posted:
May 21, 2019
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