i) P4(g) + 5O2(g) ______________ 2P2O5(s)
// P4(s) + 3O2(g) ____________ 2P2O3(g)
ii) Phosphorous (v) or (iii) oxide formed is an acidic Oxide which dissolves in water to form a strong acidic solution of phosphoric acid whose PH is 2
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The electron configuration of elements A, B, C, D and E are as given below.
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The electron configuration of elements A, B, C, D and E are as given below.
{a} Which element has the highest electrical conductivity.
{b} Which letter represents the most reactive metal.
c} Which letter represents the most reactive non-metal.
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Given mass of gas T diffuses through a porous plug in 48 seconds while a similar mass of gas R diffuse in 70 seconds. Given...
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Given mass of gas T diffuses through a porous plug in 48 seconds while a similar mass of gas R diffuse in 70 seconds. Given that the density of gas T is 0.6g/cm3, find the density of gas R.
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Element W has two isotopes W – 36 and W-40 which occur in the ratio x:4. Given that R.A.M of W is 37.25, find the...
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Element W has two isotopes W – 36 and W-40 which occur in the ratio x:4. Given that R.A.M of W is 37.25, find the value of x.
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Gas X and Y can be collected as shown below.
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Gas X and Y can be collected as shown below.
[a] Name the method used to collect gas Y.
[b] How do densities of gas X and gas Y compare?
[c]Give an example of a gas that can be collected using the same method as gas Y.
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Few drops of hydrochloric acid were added into a test tube containing lead {II} Nitrate solution.
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Few drops of hydrochloric acid were added into a test tube containing lead {II} Nitrate solution.
{a} State one observation made
{b} Write an ionic equation of the reaction that occurred in the test tube
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When 20g of a compound containing carbon, hydrogen and oxygen was burnt in the air, 29.3g of carbon{IV} oxide and 11.7g of water were produced....
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When 20g of a compound containing carbon, hydrogen and oxygen was burnt in the air, 29.3g of carbon{IV} oxide and 11.7g of water were produced. Determine its empirical formulae.
{C=12, H=1 , O=16}
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(a) A group of students burnt a piece of Mg ribbon in air and its ash collected in a Petri dish.
The ash was found to...
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(a) A group of students burnt a piece of Mg ribbon in air and its ash collected in a Petri dish.
The ash was found to comprise of magnesium Oxide and Magnesium nitride
(i) Write an equation for the reaction leading to formation of the magnesium nitride
(ii) A little water was added to the products in the Petri dish. State and explain the observation made.
(iii) A piece of blue litmus paper was dipped into the solution formed in (b) above.
State the observation made.
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A compound can be represented as
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A compound can be represented as
[a] What name is given to the above class of compounds.
[b] Name two reagents that can be reacted together to generate the above compound.
[c] State two conditions necessary for the reaction leading to formation of the above compound to occur.
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In an experiment to investigate a certain property of sulphur, Maina added few drops of conc HNO3 to sulphur in a test tube and warmed...
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In an experiment to investigate a certain property of sulphur, Maina added few drops of conc HNO3 to sulphur in a test tube and warmed the mixture.
[i]State one observation made.
[ii]Write a chemical equation of the reaction that occurred.
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The set-up below was used to investigate properties of the components of air:
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The set-up below was used to investigate properties of the components of air:
(i) State two observations made during the experiment
(ii) Write two chemical equations for the reactions which occurred
(iii) The experiment was repeated using burning magnesium in place of phosphorous.
There was greater rise of water than in the first case. Explain this observation
(iv) After the two experiments, the water in each trough was tested using blue and red litmus
papers. State and explain the observations of each case.
(a) Phosphorous experiment
b) magnesium experiment
(v) Briefly explain how a sample of nitrogen gas can be isolated from air in the laboratory
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An hydrocarbon can be represented as: C2 H2
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An hydrocarbon can be represented as: C2 H2
[a] Name the hydrocarbon.
[b] State two reagents that can be reacted together to generate the hydrocarbon.
[c] Identify the group of hydrocarbons into which C2 H2 belongs to.
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The reduction potentials of elements M and N are:
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The reduction potentials of elements M and N are:
Using the above reduction potentials, predict whether a reaction would occur between
N+[aq] and M[[s]
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Draw a labelled set-up of apparatus for the laboratory preparation of oxygen using Sodium Peroxide
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Draw a labelled set-up of apparatus for the laboratory preparation of oxygen using Sodium Peroxide
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The table shows the colours obtained when some indicators are added to solutions:-
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The table shows the colours obtained when some indicators are added to solutions:-
(a) Complete the table by filling in the missing colours
(b) Identify indicator W
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In an experiment, ammonia gas was prepared by heating ammonium salt with an alkali.
After drying, ammonia gas was collected at room temperature and pressure.
(a) What...
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In an experiment, ammonia gas was prepared by heating ammonium salt with an alkali.
After drying, ammonia gas was collected at room temperature and pressure.
(a) What is meant by the term alkali?
(b) Explain using physical properties of the gas why ammonia is not collected by downward delivery
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October 14, 2019
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The following data gives the pH values of some solutions
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The following data gives the pH values of some solutions
(a) What colour change would occur in solution P on addition of two drops of phenolphthalein indicator?
(b) State the pH value of a resulting solution when equal moles of solution P and R react
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Explain why very little Carbon (IV) oxide gas is evolved when dilute sulphuric (VI) acid is added to lead (II) carbonate
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Explain why very little Carbon (IV) oxide gas is evolved when dilute sulphuric (VI) acid is added to lead (II) carbonate
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Use the information given below to answer the questions that follow:
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Use the information given below to answer the questions that follow:
(a) Which of the solutions would be used to relieve a stomach upset caused by indigestion?
(b) Which solution is likely to be:
(i) Dilute sulphuric acid?
(ii) Sodium hydroxide solution?
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October 14, 2019
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Complete the table below to show the colour of the given indicator in acidic and basic solutions.
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a) Complete the table below to show the colour of the given indicator in acidic and basic solutions.
b) How does the PH value of 0.1M potassium hydroxide solution compare with that of 0.1M
aqueous ammonia? Explain.
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Below are the pH values of 4 types of medicine represented by letters P, Q, R and S
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Below are the pH values of 4 types of medicine represented by letters P, Q, R and S
a) It is not advisable to use S when a patient has indigestion .Explain
b) What is the role of chemistry in drug manufacture
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October 11, 2019
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