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Tambaya 1 Rahoto
A reducing agent is expected to
Tambaya 2 Rahoto
Bees inject an acidic substance when they sting. Which of the following chemical could be used to treat bee stings?
Bayanin Amsa
When bees sting, they inject an acidic substance into the skin, which causes pain and irritation. To treat the sting, one needs a base that can neutralize the acid. Among the options given, NaHCO3 (sodium bicarbonate) is a base that can effectively neutralize the acid and alleviate the pain and irritation caused by the sting. CH3COOH (acetic acid) is also acidic and cannot neutralize the acid. C2H5OH (ethanol) and H2O2 (hydrogen peroxide) are not bases and cannot neutralize the acid either.
Tambaya 3 Rahoto
Which of the following quantities is the same for one mole of Br2(l) and one mole of He(g)?
Bayanin Amsa
The quantity that is the same for one mole of Br2(l) and one mole of He(g) is the number of molecules. One mole of any substance contains the same number of particles, known as Avogadro's number (6.022 x 1023 particles per mole). Therefore, one mole of Br2(l) and one mole of He(g) both contain the same number of molecules. The number of atoms and total mass of particles in one mole of Br2(l) and one mole of He(g) are different, as Br2(l) is a molecular substance and contains two bromine atoms per molecule, while He(g) is an element and contains only one helium atom per particle. The volume occupied at s.t.p. by one mole of Br2(l) and one mole of He(g) is also different, as the volume depends on the size and shape of the particles, and the conditions of temperature and pressure.
Tambaya 4 Rahoto
Sea shells contain mainly CaCO 3. Calcium oxide can be prepared from sea shells by
Bayanin Amsa
Calcium oxide (CaO) can be prepared from sea shells which mainly contain calcium carbonate (CaCO3) by heating at a high temperature. This process is called thermal decomposition, where heat is applied to the sea shells causing the CaCO3 to break down into its constituent elements, calcium oxide (CaO) and carbon dioxide (CO2). The reaction can be represented as: CaCO3 → CaO + CO2 Therefore, heating the sea shells at a high temperature will yield calcium oxide (CaO).
Tambaya 5 Rahoto
Which of the following salts can be prepared by reacting the metal with dilute H2SO4?
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Tambaya 6 Rahoto
A given fuel has an octane number of 100. This means that
Bayanin Amsa
The octane number is a measure of the ability of a fuel to resist knocking, which is the uncontrolled and explosive combustion of fuel in the engine's combustion chamber. A higher octane number means that the fuel has a greater ability to resist knocking. Therefore, if a fuel has an octane number of 100, it indicates that the knocking tendency of the fuel is low, and it can resist knocking well. Thus, the correct option is "the knocking tendency of the fuel is low."
Tambaya 7 Rahoto
Which of the following compound is used for removing impurities from bauxite?
Bayanin Amsa
The compound used for removing impurities from bauxite is NaOH (sodium hydroxide). This process is called the Bayer's process. Bauxite contains impurities like iron oxide (Fe2O3), silicon dioxide (SiO2), and titanium dioxide (TiO2), which must be removed before the extraction of aluminum from bauxite. In the Bayer's process, crushed bauxite is treated with a hot, concentrated solution of NaOH (sodium hydroxide), which dissolves the aluminum oxide (Al2O3) present in bauxite, forming sodium aluminate (NaAlO2). The impurities such as iron oxide, silicon dioxide, and titanium dioxide are not soluble in NaOH and are filtered out. The filtered solution of sodium aluminate is then treated with carbon dioxide (CO2) to form aluminum hydroxide (Al(OH)3) which is then calcined to obtain pure aluminum oxide, which is used for the extraction of aluminum metal.
Tambaya 8 Rahoto
The reaction of vegetable oil with a solution of wood ash is
Bayanin Amsa
The reaction of vegetable oil with a solution of wood ash is called saponification. This is a chemical process that involves the conversion of a fat or oil into soap and glycerol. When vegetable oil is mixed with a solution of wood ash, the ash provides the hydroxide ions which react with the oil to form soap molecules and glycerol. The soap molecules are composed of a hydrophilic (water-loving) head and a hydrophobic (water-repelling) tail. This allows them to interact with both water and oil, making them effective at cleaning. Saponification is an important industrial process for producing soap, as well as for the production of biodiesel.
Tambaya 9 Rahoto
A given fuel has an octane number of 100. This means that
Bayanin Amsa
The correct answer is that the knocking tendency of the fuel is low. The octane number of a fuel is a measure of its ability to resist "knocking" or "pinging" during combustion, caused by the air/fuel mixture detonating prematurely in the engine. A fuel with a higher octane number is more resistant to knocking and is generally considered to be of higher quality. An octane number of 100 indicates that the fuel has excellent resistance to knocking, and is therefore considered a high-quality fuel.
Tambaya 10 Rahoto
Substance Q reacts with cold water to form a solution which turns red litmus blue. Substance Q could be
Bayanin Amsa
Substance Q reacts with cold water to form a solution which turns red litmus blue. This indicates that the substance is basic or alkaline in nature. Out of the given options, sodium is the only substance that is basic in nature and reacts with cold water to form a solution which turns red litmus blue. Therefore, substance Q could be sodium.
Tambaya 11 Rahoto
Which of the following substances could be responsible for the banana taste of a food flavour?
Bayanin Amsa
The substance responsible for the banana taste of a food flavour is Pentylethanoate. This is because Pentylethanoate, also known as amyl acetate, is a chemical compound that naturally occurs in bananas, as well as in other fruits such as apples and pears. It is commonly used as a flavoring agent in the food industry to replicate the taste and smell of these fruits, and is known for its distinct banana-like flavor and aroma. Therefore, Pentylethanoate is the substance that could be responsible for the banana taste of a food flavor.
Tambaya 12 Rahoto
Which of the following processes will pollute water?
Bayanin Amsa
Discharge of industrial effluents into waterways can pollute water. When industries release their effluents, which are waste materials such as chemicals, heavy metals, or other pollutants, into waterways, they can contaminate the water and harm aquatic life. The pollutants can also make the water unfit for human consumption, agriculture or recreational purposes. Therefore, it is important to properly manage and treat industrial waste before discharging it into the environment to prevent water pollution. The other options do not directly cause water pollution: exposure of water to ultraviolet rays can help to disinfect the water, passage of river water through a sand bed can help to filter the water, and addition of a measured quantity of chlorine can help to disinfect the water as well.
Tambaya 13 Rahoto
Wine containing 8% to 17% ethanol can be converted to gin containing about 40% ethanol by
Bayanin Amsa
Gin is a distilled alcoholic beverage that typically contains about 40% ethanol. To produce gin from wine, the wine must undergo a process called distillation. Distillation involves heating the wine to vaporize the ethanol, which has a lower boiling point than water, and then condensing the vapor to collect the ethanol. This results in a much higher concentration of ethanol in the final product. Fermentation, which is the process by which wine is produced, can only produce ethanol concentrations of up to about 17%. Therefore, distillation is necessary to increase the ethanol content of the wine to the level required for gin. Evaporation and oxidation are not used to produce gin from wine.
Tambaya 14 Rahoto
When excess ethene is shaken with acidified KMnO4 solution, the product obtained is
Bayanin Amsa
When excess ethene is shaken with acidified KMnO4 solution, the product obtained is ethane-1,2-diol. This is because acidified KMnO4 solution is a strong oxidizing agent and can oxidize alkenes such as ethene. When ethene is reacted with KMnO4, it undergoes oxidative cleavage where the double bond is broken and two hydroxyl groups are added to the carbons of the double bond. The resulting product is a diol, specifically ethane-1,2-diol.
Tambaya 15 Rahoto
Which of the following acids is dibasic?
Tambaya 16 Rahoto
Five metals represented by the letters V to Z are arranged in order of their reactivity as shown . V>W>X>Y>Z.
Which of the metals is most likely extracted by the electrolysis of its fused chloride?
Bayanin Amsa
The electrolysis of a fused chloride involves the use of electricity to extract the metal from its molten chloride. The process involves the reduction of the metal ion to the metal at the cathode while the chloride ions are oxidized to chlorine gas at the anode. From the reactivity series, metals that are high up are more reactive than those below them. Therefore, the most reactive metal, V, is the most likely to be extracted by the electrolysis of its fused chloride. This is because it requires more energy to extract a metal that is higher up in the reactivity series compared to one that is lower down. Hence, V requires more energy in the form of electricity to extract it from its fused chloride compared to the other metals, making it the most likely to be extracted through this method.
Tambaya 17 Rahoto
The pH of 0.50 mol dm-3 solutions of HCI, H2SO4 and CH3COOH were measured. which of the following statements about the values obtained is correct?
Bayanin Amsa
The correct statement is that "the pH value of the CH3COOH was the highest." pH is a measure of how acidic or basic a solution is, and it is based on the concentration of hydrogen ions (H+) present in the solution. A lower pH indicates a higher concentration of H+ ions and a more acidic solution, while a higher pH indicates a lower concentration of H+ ions and a more basic solution. For the given solutions, HCl is a strong acid that completely dissociates in water to give H+ and Cl- ions. H2SO4 is also a strong acid that dissociates into two H+ ions and one SO42- ion. CH3COOH is a weak acid that only partially dissociates into H+ and CH3COO- ions. The pH of HCl and H2SO4 solutions will be lower (more acidic) than the pH of the CH3COOH solution because they are strong acids, and their concentration of H+ ions is higher. However, we cannot determine if they have the same pH values or not from the given information. The sum of pH values of these solutions will not be equal to 14, as this value is the pH of a neutral solution (where the concentration of H+ ions is equal to the concentration of OH- ions). The solutions given in the question are acidic, and their pH values will be less than 7. Therefore, the correct statement is that the pH value of the CH3COOH was the highest because it is a weak acid that only partially dissociates, resulting in a lower concentration of H+ ions and a higher pH value.
Tambaya 18 Rahoto
Which of the following processes involves neutralization?
Bayanin Amsa
The process that involves neutralization is liming of soil. When soil is acidic, it can be treated with a base such as calcium carbonate (CaCO3) to raise its pH and reduce its acidity. This process is known as liming of soil and involves a neutralization reaction between the acidic components of the soil and the basic components of the calcium carbonate. The result is a more neutral soil pH which is more suitable for plant growth. In the other options, hardening of oils involves hydrogenation, souring of milk involves fermentation, and charring of sugar involves thermal decomposition.
Tambaya 19 Rahoto
What is the organic product of the reaction of C2H 5OH with excess acidified K 2Cr 2O7(aq)?
Bayanin Amsa
The reaction of C2H5OH with excess acidified K2Cr2O7(aq) is an oxidation reaction. In this reaction, the ethanol (C2H5OH) is oxidized to ethanoic acid (CH3COOH). Therefore, the organic product of this reaction is CH3COOH, which is acetic acid or ethanoic acid.
Tambaya 20 Rahoto
Determine the amount of electrons needed to deposit 6.4g of copper during the electrolysis of copper (ll) tetraoxosulphate (IV) solution [Cu = 64]
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Tambaya 21 Rahoto
Group O of elements are unreactive because
Bayanin Amsa
Group O, also known as the noble gases, are unreactive because their highest occupied energy level is full, which means they have a stable electron configuration. They have no tendency to gain, lose or share electrons, as they already have the full complement of electrons in their outermost shell. This makes them extremely unreactive and inert, which is why they are often referred to as noble or inert gases. Therefore, the correct answer is "their highest occupied energy level is full".
Tambaya 22 Rahoto
The electronic configuration of an element is 1s 22s22p63s 2
3p3. Where is the element located in the periodic table?
Bayanin Amsa
The electronic configuration of an element is 1s22s22p63s23p3 indicates that the element has two electrons in its 1s orbital, two electrons in its 2s orbital, six electrons in its 2p orbital, two electrons in its 3s orbital, and three electrons in its 3p orbital. Based on this configuration, we can locate the element on the periodic table by looking at the highest energy level filled with electrons, which is the 3rd energy level or period, and the number of valence electrons, which is 5. Thus, the element is located in Group V and Period 3 of the periodic table. Therefore, the correct option is "Group V, period 3".
Tambaya 23 Rahoto
What is the main impurity in haematite?
Bayanin Amsa
The main impurity in haematite is typically SiO3, also known as silica. Haematite is an iron ore consisting primarily of iron oxide (Fe2O3) and is a common source of iron. However, impurities can be present in the ore, and silica is one of the most common impurities. Silica can affect the quality of the iron produced from the ore and can cause problems during the smelting process. Therefore, it is important to remove as much silica as possible during the processing of haematite.
Tambaya 24 Rahoto
What are the two gases associated with the formation of acid rain?
Tambaya 25 Rahoto
Which of the following solutions will give a precipitate with dilute tetraoxosulphate (V) acid? l. Lead (ll) trioxonitrate (V) solution ll. Barium chloride solution lll. Sodium chloride solution
Bayanin Amsa
Barium chloride solution (ll) will give a precipitate with dilute tetraoxosulphate (V) acid. This is because barium chloride is a salt of barium and chloride ions, while tetraoxosulphate (V) acid is a solution of sulphate ions and hydrogen ions. When barium chloride solution is added to dilute tetraoxosulphate (V) acid, the barium ions react with the sulphate ions to form a white insoluble solid called barium sulphate. This is the precipitate that is formed. Lead (ll) trioxonitrate (V) solution and sodium chloride solution will not give a precipitate with dilute tetraoxosulphate (V) acid.
Tambaya 26 Rahoto
An element X with electronic configuration 1s22s22p 63s 23p5combines with another element Y with the configuration 1s2s22p23s33p5. What is the formula of the compound formed?
Bayanin Amsa
To determine the formula of the compound formed between elements X and Y, we need to find out the number of electrons that each element can gain or lose to form ions. Element X has 7 valence electrons and needs to gain one electron to achieve the stable configuration of the nearest noble gas, which is 3s23p6. Thus, element X can form an anion with a charge of -1, which is denoted by X-. Element Y has 5 valence electrons and needs to gain three electrons to achieve the stable configuration of the nearest noble gas, which is 3s23p6. Thus, element Y can form an anion with a charge of -3, which is denoted by Y3-. To form a compound, the total positive charge must balance the total negative charge. The least common multiple of 1 and 3 is 3, so we need three X- ions to balance two Y3- ions. Therefore, the formula of the compound formed is X3Y2. So, the correct option is: XY2.
Tambaya 27 Rahoto
Consider the electrochemical cell represented below Zn(s)/Zn2+(aq)//Cu2+(aq)/Cu(s). Which of the following equations describes the reaction occurring in the cell?
Bayanin Amsa
The electrochemical cell is composed of two half-cells: Zn(s)/Zn2+(aq) and Cu2+(aq)/Cu(s). The anode (negative electrode) is the Zn(s)/Zn2+(aq) half-cell, where oxidation occurs, and the cathode (positive electrode) is the Cu2+(aq)/Cu(s) half-cell, where reduction occurs. During the oxidation process at the anode, solid zinc (Zn) is oxidized to form Zn2+ ions, which are released into the solution. This is represented by the half-equation: Zn(s) → Zn2+(aq) + 2e- During the reduction process at the cathode, Cu2+ ions in the solution are reduced to form solid copper (Cu). This is represented by the half-equation: Cu2+(aq) + 2e- → Cu(s) The overall equation for the cell reaction can be obtained by adding the two half-equations and canceling out the electrons: Zn(s) + Cu2+(aq) → Zn2+(aq) + Cu(s) Therefore, the correct equation that describes the reaction occurring in the cell is Zn(s) + Cu2+(aq) → Zn2+(aq) + Cu(s). Answer (C).
Tambaya 28 Rahoto
Which of the following statements about an exothermic reaction is correct?
Bayanin Amsa
An exothermic reaction is a type of chemical reaction in which energy is released from the reaction system into the surroundings. Hence, the correct statement about an exothermic reaction is that the products have less heat content than reactants. This means that the energy released during the reaction is given off to the surroundings, and the enthalpy change for the reaction is negative. In contrast, an endothermic reaction is a reaction that absorbs energy from the surroundings, and has a positive enthalpy change.
Tambaya 29 Rahoto
Which of the following statements is/are correct about tin plating? l The electrolyte must be a soluble salt of tin ll. the objective to be plated is made the cathode lll. The anode is made of tin lV. The negative electrode dissolves
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Tambaya 30 Rahoto
The equation for the reaction at the anode during the electrolysis of concentrated sodium chloride solution is
Bayanin Amsa
The equation for the reaction at the anode during the electrolysis of concentrated sodium chloride solution is: 2CI- (aq) → CI2(g) + 2e- During the electrolysis of a concentrated sodium chloride solution, the chloride ions (CI-) are oxidized at the anode to form chlorine gas (CI2) and electrons. The resulting electrons flow to the cathode, where they reduce sodium ions (Na+) to form sodium metal (Na). Therefore, the overall reaction is: 2NaCl (aq) → 2Na(s) + CI2(g) Note that this equation does not include the reaction at the cathode.
Tambaya 31 Rahoto
When a sample of water was boiled, it lathered more readily with soap. it can be concluded that the sample most likely contained
Bayanin Amsa
When water is boiled, it becomes more receptive to lathering with soap. This indicates that the sample contains calcium hydrogentrioxocarbonate (IV) (Ca(HCO3)2). Hard water contains calcium and magnesium ions which reacts with soap to form an insoluble precipitate (soap scum), which reduces the effectiveness of soap. Boiling hard water removes temporary hardness (calcium hydrogen-carbonate) by causing the bicarbonate ions to decompose and produce insoluble carbonate, which can be removed by filtration, leaving behind soft water that lathers more easily with soap.
Tambaya 32 Rahoto
Five metals represented by the letters V to Z are arranged in order of their reactivity as shown . V>W>X>Y>Z.
Which of the metals cannot displace Y from an aqueous solution of its salt?
Bayanin Amsa
Based on the given order of reactivity, any metal placed before Y in the sequence can displace Y from its salt, but any metal after Y cannot. Therefore, the answer is Z because it is placed after Y in the sequence of reactivity. Thus, Z cannot displace Y from its aqueous salt solution.
Tambaya 33 Rahoto
Which of the following statements about dative bonding is not correct?
Bayanin Amsa
The statement that "each participating atom contributes one electron" is not correct. In dative bonding, also known as coordinate bonding, one atom donates a pair of electrons to another atom. The atom that donates the electron pair is called the donor, and the atom that accepts the electron pair is called the acceptor. The donor atom contributes both electrons in the bond, while the acceptor atom does not contribute any electrons to the bond. Therefore, each participating atom does not contribute one electron.
Tambaya 34 Rahoto
What term is used to describe an oxide whose aqueous solution turns blue litmus red?
Bayanin Amsa
The term used to describe an oxide whose aqueous solution turns blue litmus red is an acid anhydride. Acid anhydrides are oxides that react with water to form acidic solutions. They are usually non-metal oxides that react with water to form an acidic solution. When an acid anhydride dissolves in water, it reacts with the water molecules to produce an acid. The acid then turns blue litmus red, indicating the presence of an acidic solution. Therefore, option B, acid anhydride, is the correct answer.
Tambaya 35 Rahoto
What process does the following equation represent ? n(C\(_{6}\)H\(_{10}\)O\(_{5}\)) + nH\(_{2}\)O → nC\(_{6}\)H\(_{12}\)O\(_{6}\) ?
Bayanin Amsa
The equation n(C6H10O5) + nH2O → nC6H12O6 represents the hydrolysis of starch. Hydrolysis is a chemical process that uses water to break the bonds between molecules. In this case, the bond between the glucose molecules in starch is broken down by the addition of a water molecule, resulting in the formation of glucose molecules. Therefore, "Hydrolysis of starch" is the correct answer.
Tambaya 36 Rahoto
What volume of 0.20 mol dm -3 NaOH solution would yield 5.0 g of NaOH on evaporation to dryness? [NaOH = 40g mol-1]
Bayanin Amsa
The first step is to calculate the number of moles of NaOH present in 5.0 g of the solution using the formula: Number of moles = mass ÷ molar mass The molar mass of NaOH is 40g mol-1. Therefore: Number of moles = 5.0 g ÷ 40g mol-1 = 0.125 mol Next, we use the formula: Number of moles = concentration x volume to calculate the volume of the NaOH solution needed to contain 0.125 mol of NaOH. Rearranging the formula gives: Volume = number of moles ÷ concentration Volume = 0.125 mol ÷ 0.20 mol dm-3 = 0.625 dm3 = 625 cm3 Therefore, the volume of 0.20 mol dm-3 NaOH solution needed to yield 5.0 g of NaOH on evaporation to dryness is 625 cm3. The correct option is (b) 625 cm3.
Tambaya 37 Rahoto
Which of the following compounds has the same empirical formula as benzene?
Tambaya 38 Rahoto
(a) State the role of each of the following substances in the treatment of river water for town supply (i) Sand bed. (ii) Alum (iii) Chlorine
(b)(i) Give three major uses of H\(_2\)SO\(_4\)
(ii) Explain the following observation: A strip of blue litmus paper dropped into concentrated H\(_2\)SO\(_4\) becomes charred whereas in dilute H\(_2\)SO\(_4\), it turns red and is not charred.
(iii) Write an equation to show how concentrated H\(_2\)SO\(_4\) reacts with zinc.
(c)(i) List two gaseous pollutants that can be generated by burning coal.
(ii) Explain why coal burns more easily when it is broken into pieces than when it is in lump form.
(ii) What gas is responsible for most of the explosions in coal mines?
(iv) Name: the non-volatile residue left behind after the destructive distlillation of coal
(d)(i) What is meant by allotropy?
(ii) Name two crystalline allotropes of carbon
(iii) Name two elements apart from carbon, which exhibit allotropy
(iv) It is now known that carbon has an allotropic form called fullerene, containing molecules of formula C\(_{60}\). Calculate the mass of one mole of these molecules [C = 12]
Bayanin Amsa
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Tambaya 39 Rahoto
TEST OF PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE QUESTION
Credit will be given for strict adherence to instructions, for observations precisely recorded, and for accurate interference. All tests, Observations and inferences must be clearly entered in your answer book, in ink at the time they are made. C and D are aqueous solutions of simple salt and an inorganic compound respectively. Carry out the following exercises on C and D. Record your observations and identify the gasses evolved. State the conclusion and draw from the result in the test and add sodium hydroxide in excess.
(b)(i) Test D with litmus paper
(ii) Put about 5cm\(^3\) of D in a test tube and add sodium hydroxide solution in drops and then in excess
(iii) Add about 1cm\(^3\) of the soap solution provided to about 10 cm\(^3\) of D mixture. Repeat the test using distilled water in place D
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Tambaya 40 Rahoto
(a) Mention one oxide in each case, which
(i) used in bleaching
(ii) is a redish-brown gas
(iii) reacts with NaOH and also with HCI;
(iv) dissolves in water to give a solution with pH greater than 7;
(v) oxidizes hot, concentrated HCI to chlorine
(b)(i) State three methods that can be used to removo hardness in a sample of water that contains calcium hydrogentrioxocarbonate (IV).
(ii) Explain with the aid of appropriate equation, why it is not advisable to build a house with limestone in an environment polluted by sulphur (IV) oxide.
(c)(i) List two compounds of potassium which yield oxygen when heated strongly
(ii) Calculate the amount (in moles) of gas which occupies 250 cm\(^3\) at s.t.p. [1 mole of gas occupies 22.4 dm\(^3\) at s.t.p]
(iii) If 250 cm\(^3\) of a gas at s.t.p. is heated to 27°C at constant pressure, calculate its new volume.
(iv) Explain in terms of the collision theory what happens as a gas is heated at constant pressure.
Bayanin Amsa
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Tambaya 41 Rahoto
(a) The electronic configuration of five elements represented by the letters P, Q, R, S and T are indicated below.
P - 1s\(_2\)2s\(_2\)2p\(_2\)
Q 1s\(_2\)2s\(_2\)2p\(_4\)
R 1s\(_2\)2s\(_2\)2p\(_6\)
S - 1s\(_2\)2s\(_2\)2p\(_6\)3s\(_2\)
T - 1s\(_2\)2s\(_2\)2p\(_6\)3s\(_2\)3p\(_5\)
without identifying the elements, state which of them
(i) belongs to group VI in the periodic table;
(ii) is strongly metallic in character;
(iii) readily ionizes by gaining one electron;
(iv) contains two unpaired electrons in the ground state atom
(v) readily loses two electrons during chemical bonding
(vi) Does not paricipates in chemical reactions?
(vii) is an s-block element.
(b)(i) Copy and complete the table below as appropriate
| Particle | Number of Protons | Number of Electrons | Number of Neutrons |
| \(^1_1H\) | 1 | 1 | |
| \(^{27}_{13}\)Al\(^{3+}\) | |||
| \(^{16}_{8}O^{2+}\) | 8 |
(ii) Give the reason why atomic radius increases down a group in the periodic table but decreases from left to right in a period.
(c)(i) What is meant by the half-life of a radioactive element?
(ii) The nuclide \(^{210}_{84}PO\) loses an alpha 4° particle to form lead. Write an equation for the reaction.
(d) State the type of chemical bonding which accounts for each of the following observations:
(i) Chlorine exists as discrete molecules
(ii) Sodium chloride dissolves readily in water;
(iii) CuSO\(_{4(aq)}\) forms a deep blue complex ion with excess NH\(_{3(aq)}\)
Tambaya 42 Rahoto
(a)Give two reasons why aluminium is preferred to copper for making overhead electric cables.
(ii) Describe briefly the electrolytic extraction of aluminium from purified bauxite.
(b) The diagram below represents an electrolytic cell used for the purification of copper.
(i) Which of the electrodes I and II increases in mass during the electrolysis? Give reasons for your answers
(ii) State with reason the site of oxidation
(iii) Identify III and explain why its colour does not change in intensity during the electrolysis.
(c) Calculate the current in amperes that will deposit 8.00 g of calcium from used CaCl\(_2\) in 1 hour 15 minutes. [Ca = 40.0; 1 Faraday = 96500C]
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Tambaya 43 Rahoto
(a) i) An organic compound X contains 40% carbon, 6.67% hydrogen, the rest being oxygen. If X has a relative molecular mass of 60, determine its
(i) empirical formula (ii) molecular formula. [H = 1 ; C = 12; O = 16]
(b) An alkanoic acid Y has a relative molecular mass of 74.
(i) State the functional group of Y
(ii) What t of reaction is involved when Y is converted to an alkanoate?
(iii) Determine the structural formula of Y.
(iv) Write an equation for the reaction between Y and sodium
(v) If X in (a) above boils at 118°C and belongs to the same homologous series as Y, state with reason, whether the boiling point of Y will be equal to, higher or lower than 118°C.
(c)(i) What is fermentation?
(ii) Write an equation for the fermentation of glucose.
(iii) What must be added to glucose solution to make it ferment?
(iv) Explain why a tightly corked grass bottle filled to the brim with fresh palm wine shatters on standing.
None
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