i) Aluminium metal – delocalized electrons.
ii) Molten lead II (bromide) - mobile ions.
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The table below shows PH values of substances A, B, C and D. Study it and answer the questions that follow.
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The table below shows PH values of substances A, B, C and D. Study it and answer the questions that follow.
(a) Which substance is likely to be pure water
(b) Which solution contains the lowest concentration of hydrogen ions?
(c) In the equation below, identify the reagent that acts as a base. Give a reason for your answer.
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September 3, 2019
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Give the I.U.P.A.C name of the oxide of nitrogen that:-
(i) Relights a glowing splint
(ii) Forms brown complex compound with acidified Iron (II) sulphate solution...
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Give the I.U.P.A.C name of the oxide of nitrogen that:-
(i) Relights a glowing splint
(ii) Forms brown complex compound with acidified Iron (II) sulphate solution
(iii) Reacts with water to form nitric (V) acid
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September 3, 2019
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The following represents a Bunsen Burner flame.
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The following represents a Bunsen Burner flame.
(a) Name the parts of the flame labeled A and B.
(b) Identify the hottest part of the flame. Give a reason.
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September 3, 2019
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Draw a well labelled diagram to show how you would prepare and collect dry chlorine gas in the laboratory.
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(a) Draw a well labelled diagram to show how you would prepare and collect dry chlorine gas in the laboratory.
(b) A part from the reagents used in (a) above, name two other sets of reagents that can be used to prepare chlorine gas.
(c) Describe how you would test for chloride ions in a solid sample suspected to contain the ions in the laboratory.
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August 19, 2019
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How many kilograms of Iron could be obtained from 240kg of Iron (III) Oxide. (Fe=56.0 O= 16.00)
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How many kilograms of Iron could be obtained from 240kg of Iron (III) Oxide. (Fe=56.0 O= 16.00)
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August 19, 2019
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The diagram below shows a blast furnace used for extraction of iron
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The diagram below shows a blast furnace used for extraction of iron
(a) State how high temperatures in region B is maintained.
(b) Name the reducing agent in the process above.
(c) Identify;
(i) Y
(ii) Z
(d) Explain why it is desirable for compound Y to stay on top of Z.
(e) Write an equation for formation of Z.
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August 19, 2019
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Explain the following observation:
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Explain the following observation:
The melting and boiling points of alkanoic acids increases with increase in the number of carbon atoms in the molecules.
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August 19, 2019
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Study the standard electrode potentials for the elements given below and answer the questions that follow.
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Study the standard electrode potentials for the elements given below and answer the questions that follow.
i). What is the 
value of the weakest reducing agent?
ii). Which element is likely to be hydrogen? Give a reason for your answer.
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August 19, 2019
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A volatile liquid N is a compound made of carbon, hydrogen and chlorine 0.40 moles of N contain 9.6g carbon, 1.6g hydrogen and 28.4g chlorine....
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A volatile liquid N is a compound made of carbon, hydrogen and chlorine 0.40 moles of N contain 9.6g carbon, 1.6g hydrogen and 28.4g chlorine. Determine: (C=12, H=1,Cl=35.5)
i). the relative molecular mass of N
ii). The molecular formula of N
iii). The systematic name of N
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August 19, 2019
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Study the flow chart below and answer the questions that follow.
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Study the flow chart below and answer the questions that follow.
i). Name the following organic compounds.
K
N
ii). Name the process in steps
2
4
iii). Identify the following reagents
P
Q
iv). Write an equation for the reaction between CH3CH2CH2OH and sodium.
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August 19, 2019
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Name the following organic compounds.
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Name the following organic compounds.
i). CH3CH2CH2OH
ii). CH3CH2COOH
iii). CH3CH2COOC2H5
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August 19, 2019
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Study the flow chart below and answer the questions that follow.
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Study the flow chart below and answer the questions that follow.
a) Explain using 3 equations how Sulphur (IV) oxide is obtained in contact process.
b) State three identities of solid K.
c) Name two impurities present in the gaseous mixture and suggest how they can be eliminated.
d) Identify the catalyst used in the catalytic converter and state two reasons why it is preferred.
e) Explain why Sulphur (VI) oxide is not absorbed directly into water.
f) Write balanced chemical equations for the reactions taking place at:
i). The catalytic converter
ii). Absorption tower.
iii). Diluter
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August 19, 2019
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The grid below shows a part of the periodic table. Study it and answer the questions that follow.The letters are not the actual symbols of...
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The grid below shows a part of the periodic table. Study it and answer the questions that follow.The letters are not the actual symbols of the elements.
(a) Element P is in group 1 and another group in the periodic table. Identify the other group and give a reason for your answer.
(b) Comment on the reactivity of the group in which element P belongs.
(c) Compare the melting points of elements R and Y.
(d) Compare the electricity conductivity of elements R and Y
(e) Explain the difference in melting points between the oxide of S and that of U
(f) Write an equation for the reaction between elements R and V.
(g) Which of the above elements would form;
(i) . A monovalent anion
(ii). A divalent cation
(h) Explain why element M is placed in group VIII
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August 19, 2019
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Draw a well labelled diagram to show the penetrating power of the three types of nuclear radiations.
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(a) Draw a well labelled diagram to show the penetrating power of the three types of nuclear radiations.
(b) . Which radiation causes more harm to human cells? Explain.
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August 19, 2019
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Identify the following substances.
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Identify the following substances.
(a) (i) 
(ii) 
(b)Which of the above substances is suitable for use with hard water? Explain.
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August 19, 2019
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Alkanoic acids have a higher boiling point than the corresponding alkanols.
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Alkanoic acids have a higher boiling point than the corresponding alkanols. Explain this
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August 19, 2019
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Write an equation for the reaction when copper pyrite is roasted in air.
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Write an equation for the reaction when copper pyrite is roasted in air.
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August 19, 2019
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Use the cell representation below to answer the question that follows.
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Use the cell representation below to answer the question that follows.
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August 16, 2019
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Consider the following equilibrium reaction.
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Consider the following equilibrium reaction.
State and explain what would be observed when dilute hydrochloric acid is added into the equilibrium mixture.
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August 16, 2019
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28g of a saturated solution of a salt at 250 C yielded 10g of solid when evaporated to dryness. Calculate the solubility of the salt...
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28g of a saturated solution of a salt at 250 C yielded 10g of solid when evaporated to dryness. Calculate the solubility of the salt at 250 C
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August 16, 2019
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