WAEC SSCE - Chemistry - 2019

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The pH of a solution is a measure of its acidity, with a lower pH indicating a more acidic solution and a higher pH indicating a more basic solution. The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14, with 7 being neutral. Of the options given, hydrochloric acid has the lowest pH because it is a strong acid. Ethanoic acid (also known as acetic acid) is a weak acid, so its pH is higher than that of hydrochloric acid. Sodium chloride is a salt and does not contribute to the acidity of a solution, so its pH would be neutral (7). Sodium hydrogen trioxocarbonate (IV), also known as sodium carbonate, is a basic compound, so its pH would be higher than 7, meaning it is not as acidic as the other options. Therefore, hydrochloric acid would have the lowest pH of the solutions listed.

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A desiccator is not used in volumetric analysis. A desiccator is a container used for preserving moisture-sensitive items by creating a dry and airtight environment. It is commonly used in laboratory settings to store chemicals and other materials that are sensitive to moisture. On the other hand, a pipette and a burette are essential apparatus in volumetric analysis. A pipette is a laboratory tool used to measure and dispense precise volumes of liquid, while a burette is a long, graduated glass tube with a precisely adjustable valve used for adding a solution of known volume to a reaction mixture. A conical flask is also commonly used in volumetric analysis. It is a type of laboratory flask with a cone-shaped body and a narrow neck. It is used to mix and store solutions, as well as to hold reactions while they are being observed.

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Among the options given, H\(_2\)SO\(_4\) (sulfuric acid) can be classified as a heavy chemical. Heavy chemicals refer to chemicals that are produced in large quantities and are used as raw materials in various industries, such as fertilizers, pharmaceuticals, plastics, and dyes. Sulfuric acid is one of the most widely produced chemicals in the world, and it is used in the production of fertilizers, detergents, and other industrial chemicals. Therefore, H\(_2\)SO\(_4\) can be considered a heavy chemical. CaOCl\(_2\) (calcium hypochlorite), AgNO\(_3\) (silver nitrate), and CaO (calcium oxide) are also chemicals but they are not typically classified as heavy chemicals because they are not produced in the same large quantities as sulfuric acid and are not as widely used as raw materials in various industries.

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The oxidation state of chromium in the Cr\(_2\)O\(_7)\(-2\) ion is +6. The oxidation state of an element refers to the number of electrons it has lost or gained in a chemical reaction. In the Cr\(_2\)O\(_7)\(-2\) ion, there are two chromium atoms, each with a different oxidation state. To determine the oxidation state of chromium in the Cr\(_2\)O\(_7)\(-2\) ion, we need to consider the overall charge of the ion, which is -2. Oxygen has an oxidation state of -2, so the seven oxygen atoms in the ion contribute a total oxidation state of -14. We also know that the oxidation state of the entire Cr\(_2\)O\(_7)\(-2\) ion is -2, so the two chromium atoms must contribute a total oxidation state of +12 to balance out the negative charge. Since there are two chromium atoms, each chromium atom must have an oxidation state of +6. This is because +6 + +6 = +12, which balances out the -2 charge on the ion. Therefore, the oxidation state of chromium in the Cr\(_2\)O\(_7)\(-2\) ion is +6.

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When quicklime (calcium oxide, CaO) dissolves in water, heat is evolved. This process is known as slaking of lime. When CaO is added to water, it undergoes a vigorous reaction in which it combines with water (H2O) to form calcium hydroxide [Ca(OH)2]. The balanced chemical equation for this reaction is: CaO + H2O -> Ca(OH)2 + heat The heat is released because the reaction is exothermic. This means that the products (Ca(OH)2) have a lower energy than the reactants (CaO and H2O). The excess energy is released in the form of heat. The heat evolved during the slaking of lime makes it useful in a variety of applications, such as in construction and in the treatment of water and wastewater. It can also be used as a source of heat in some industrial processes. Therefore, when quicklime dissolves in water, heat is evolved.

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When excess chlorine is mixed with ethane at room temperature, the product formed is 1,2-dichloroethane. This is because ethane reacts with chlorine in the presence of ultraviolet light or heat to form a mixture of 1,2-dichloroethane and 1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane. However, in the absence of light or heat, only 1,2-dichloroethane is produced as the major product.

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The reactant in the equation is C\(_2\)H\(_2\), which is the chemical formula for ethyne (also known as acetylene). The products are formed by adding hydrogen gas (H\(_2\)) to the ethyne molecule. When ethyne reacts with hydrogen, it undergoes a reduction reaction and forms ethene (also known as ethylene) as the first product, which still has a carbon-carbon double bond, and then ethane, which is a saturated hydrocarbon and has only single bonds between carbon atoms, as the second product. Therefore, the products X and Y, respectively, are ethene and ethane. So, the correct option is "ethene and ethane".

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The bleaching action of chlorine is through the process of oxidation. Chlorine is a strong oxidizing agent, which means that it is able to remove electrons from other molecules. In the presence of water, chlorine reacts with water molecules to form hypochlorous acid, which then breaks down into hypochlorite ions and hydrogen ions. The hypochlorite ions are responsible for the bleaching action. When hypochlorite ions come into contact with a colored molecule, such as a dye or a pigment, they oxidize the molecule by removing electrons. This changes the chemical structure of the molecule, making it colorless. This is why chlorine is such an effective bleaching agent. Oxidation is a chemical process in which a molecule loses electrons. This process is opposite to reduction, in which a molecule gains electrons. Chlorine is a strong oxidizing agent because it has a high tendency to attract electrons from other molecules. This makes it useful in a variety of applications, including water treatment and bleaching.

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The pair of substances that has the highest heat of neutralization is the one composed of a strong acid and a strong base. When an acid reacts with a base, they undergo a neutralization reaction, in which an acid donates a proton (H+) to a base to form water and a salt. The heat released during this reaction is called the heat of neutralization. Strong acids and bases are highly reactive, meaning that they will release a large amount of heat when they neutralize each other. This is because they completely dissociate in water to form ions, making their reaction highly exothermic. On the other hand, weak acids and bases have a lower degree of dissociation and are less reactive, meaning that they will release less heat when they neutralize each other. This is because only a small fraction of the weak acid or base molecules will react, and the reaction will not be as exothermic as that of strong acids and bases. Therefore, the highest heat of neutralization will be observed in the reaction between a strong acid and a strong base.

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A solid with higher melting and boiling points is likely to be an electrovalent compound, also known as an ionic compound. Electrovalent compounds are made up of positively charged ions (cations) and negatively charged ions (anions) held together by electrostatic attractions. These attractions are strong and require a significant amount of energy to break, which is why ionic compounds have higher melting and boiling points compared to covalent compounds, which are held together by weaker intermolecular forces. Covalent compounds consist of molecules with covalent bonds between atoms, where atoms share electrons to form a bond. Covalent compounds typically have low melting and boiling points, as the intermolecular forces are weak. A dative compound, also known as a coordinate compound, contains a coordinate bond where one atom donates both electrons to the bond. These types of compounds can have varying melting and boiling points depending on the strength of the bond. Non-metals can form both covalent and ionic compounds, so their identity alone does not determine the melting and boiling points of a solid. Therefore, the correct option is "An Electrovalent compound".

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The solubility of a salt in a solution is the maximum amount of the salt that can dissolve in the solution at a given temperature to form a homogeneous mixture. It is typically expressed as the concentration of the salt in the solution, in units of moles per liter (mol/L) or grams per liter (g/L). To determine the solubility of a salt, you need to know the mass of the salt that dissolves in a given volume of solution at a given temperature. In this case, the saturated solution of the salt contains 0.28 g of the salt in 100 cm\(^3\) of the solution, which means that 0.28 g of the salt dissolves in 100 cm\(^3\) of the solution. To convert the mass of the salt to moles, you need to know the molecular weight of the salt. Given that the molecular weight of the salt is 56.0 g, 0.28 g of the salt is equal to 0.28/56.0 = 0.005 moles of the salt. The concentration of the salt in the solution is then given by the number of moles of the salt divided by the volume of the solution, which is 0.005 moles/100 cm\(^3\) = 0.05 mol/L. Therefore, the solubility of the salt X at 25ºC is 0.05 mol/L or 0.05 M.

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Electrolysis is NOT used for the separation of mixtures. Electrolysis is a process in which an electric current is passed through a solution or molten compound to decompose it into its constituent elements or ions. It is used for the extraction of metals from their ores and for the purification of some chemicals. On the other hand, the other three methods mentioned - chromatography, crystallization, and distillation - are commonly used for the separation of mixtures. - Chromatography is a technique used to separate different components of a mixture based on their properties such as size, polarity, and solubility. It is used in fields such as chemistry, biochemistry, and environmental science. - Crystallization is the process of forming solid crystals from a solution, melt, or gas. It is used to purify solids and to separate a mixture of solids into individual components. - Distillation is a process that separates the components of a mixture based on their boiling points. It is used to purify liquids, to separate a mixture of liquids into individual components, and to remove impurities from a liquid. Therefore, electrolysis is NOT used for the separation of mixtures, while the other three methods - chromatography, crystallization, and distillation - are commonly used.

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Oxidation potential is a measure of the tendency of a substance to lose electrons and get oxidized (or become positively charged). A higher oxidation potential means that the substance is more likely to lose electrons, while a lower oxidation potential means that it is less likely to lose electrons. In the case of Mg and Al, Mg has a higher oxidation potential of +2.37 volts compared to Al's +1.66 volts. This means that Mg is more likely to lose electrons and get oxidized, while Al is less likely to do so. Therefore, Mg will replace Al in a reaction. In other words, Mg will take the place of Al, meaning that Mg will be oxidized while Al will remain in the solution.

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The number of electrons in the 3d orbital of \(_{24}\)Cr is 5. In the electronic configuration of chromium (Cr), the atomic number 24 indicates that there are 24 electrons present in the atom. The electronic configuration of Cr is: 1s\(^2\) 2s\(^2\) 2p\(^6\) 3s\(^2\) 3p\(^6\) 4s\(^1\) 3d\(^5\). The electronic configuration tells us that there are five electrons present in the 3d orbital of Cr. This is because the 3d orbital can hold up to 10 electrons, and in the case of Cr, only five of those slots are occupied by electrons. Therefore, the number of electrons in the 3d orbital of \(_{24}\)Cr is 5.

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Calcium and magnesium belong to the same group in the periodic table because they have the same number of valence electrons in their outermost shell. They both have two valence electrons, which makes them very similar in terms of their chemical behavior. This similarity is also reflected in their properties, such as their ability to form cations and their tendency to form colorless salts. Therefore, the correct option is "have the same number of valence electrons".

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The name of a organic compound is based on its molecular structure, which includes the arrangement of its carbon and hydrogen atoms. The compound CH\(_3\)C(CH\(_3\))CH\(_2\)CH\(_2\)CH\(_3\) has a total of seven carbon atoms, which form a straight chain. The first carbon atom has three methyl groups (CH\(_3\)) attached to it, while the second carbon atom has only one methyl group attached to it. Based on these characteristics, the name of the compound is 2,2-dimethylpentane. The prefix "2,2-dimethyl" indicates that there are two methyl groups attached to the second carbon atom, and the suffix "pentane" indicates that there are five carbon atoms in the chain.

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Vinegar is an aqueous solution of ethanoic acid.

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The empirical formula of a compound is the simplest whole-number ratio of atoms in the compound. To find the empirical formula, we need to convert the percent composition by mass of each element to its corresponding number of moles, and then divide each number by the smallest number of moles to find the smallest whole-number ratio. Given the following percent composition by mass: - Carbon: 72% = 72 g / (12.0 g/mol) = 6.0 mol - Hydrogen: 12% = 12 g / (1.0 g/mol) = 12.0 mol - Oxygen: 16% = 16 g / (16.0 g/mol) = 1.0 mol Dividing each number of moles by the smallest number of moles (1.0 mol for oxygen), we get: - Carbon: 6.0 mol / 1.0 mol = 6.0 - Hydrogen: 12.0 mol / 1.0 mol = 12.0 - Oxygen: 1.0 mol / 1.0 mol = 1.0 Rounding each number to the nearest whole number, we get: - Carbon: 6.0 - Hydrogen: 12.0 - Oxygen: 1.0 The smallest whole-number ratio of atoms in the compound is C\(_6\)H\(_12\)O, which is the empirical formula of the compound.

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The best indicator for the reaction between NaOH (sodium hydroxide) and HCOOH (formic acid) is phenolphthalein. Phenolphthalein is a pH indicator that changes color based on the acidity of the solution. In an acidic solution, it is colorless, while in a basic (alkaline) solution, it turns pink or red. This makes it ideal for monitoring the progress of a reaction between an acid and a base. As the reaction between NaOH and HCOOH proceeds and the concentration of hydroxide ions increases, the solution will become more basic, causing the phenolphthalein to change color, indicating that the reaction is complete.

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The periodic table is an arrangement of elements according to their atomic number, which is the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom. The elements are arranged in order of increasing atomic number in rows and columns, with elements in the same row (period) having the same number of electron shells and elements in the same column (group/family) having similar chemical and physical properties due to their similar electronic configurations. The periodic table provides a systematic way to organize and study the properties of elements, allowing chemists and scientists to predict the behavior of elements and their compounds. The atomic number is a fundamental property of an element that determines its identity and properties, so it is the most important factor in arranging the elements in the periodic table. Therefore, the correct option is "Atomic number".

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Rutherford's alpha particle scattering experiment was conducted by bombarding a thin gold foil with alpha particles. The experiment led to the conclusion that most of the alpha particles passed through the gold foil with little or no deflection, but some were scattered at various angles. Rutherford deduced that the positive charge of an atom is concentrated in a tiny nucleus at the center of the atom, which is why most of the alpha particles passed through the gold foil with little or no deflection. Therefore, one of the deductions from Rutherford's alpha particle scattering experiment is that the nuclei of atoms are positively charged.

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The organic compound with the lowest boiling point is (CH\(_3\))\(_3\). This is because it is a gas at room temperature and has a very low molecular weight. As the molecular weight of the organic compound increases, the boiling point also increases. Therefore, C\(_4\)H\(_10\) has a higher boiling point than (CH\(_3\))\(_3\), C\(_5\)H\(_12\) has a higher boiling point than C\(_4\)H\(_10\), and C\(_6\)H\(_14\) has the highest boiling point of all.

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The group to which elements belong in the periodic table is determined by the number of valence electrons. Valence electrons are the electrons in the outermost shell (valence shell) of an atom that are involved in chemical bonding. The group number of an element in the periodic table corresponds to the number of valence electrons in its atom. For example, elements in Group 1 (also known as the alkali metals) have one valence electron, elements in Group 2 (also known as the alkaline earth metals) have two valence electrons, and so on. Elements in the same group have similar chemical and physical properties due to their similar valence electron configurations. Therefore, the correct option is "valence electrons".

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Non-polar substances are those that have an equal distribution of electrons and therefore have no positive or negative poles. An example of a non-polar substance is Hydrogen Bromide. On the other hand, polar substances have a positive and negative pole, meaning that the electrons are not evenly distributed. Examples of polar substances are Water and Ammonia. Bromine, like Hydrogen Bromide, is a non-polar substance.

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Of the given options, calcium is the metal that reacts slowly with cold water. Calcium reacts with water, producing hydrogen gas and calcium hydroxide. The reaction is exothermic but the heat produced is not sufficient to ignite the hydrogen gas. The other metals listed in the options - iron, silver, and potassium - are more reactive with water than calcium. Iron reacts with steam, while silver and potassium react vigorously with cold water. Therefore, the correct option is "Calcium".

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A catalyst is a substance that speeds up the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed in the process. When a catalyst is added to a system, the activation energy of the reaction remains unchanged, but the rate of the reaction increases. The activation energy of a reaction is the minimum amount of energy that must be supplied to the reactants for the reaction to occur. The addition of a catalyst does not change this energy requirement, but it can provide an alternative reaction pathway with a lower activation energy, allowing the reaction to proceed more easily and quickly. The rate of the reverse reaction, which is the rate at which the products of the reaction revert back to the reactants, may also be affected by the addition of a catalyst, but this depends on the specific reaction and the type of catalyst being used. The heat of reaction, which is the change in enthalpy (heat content) that occurs during a chemical reaction, is also not affected by the addition of a catalyst. This is because a catalyst only speeds up the reaction rate, but does not change the energy required for the reaction to occur. Therefore, the addition of a catalyst to a system with constant temperature and pressure would affect the rate of the reaction, but would not affect the activation energy, rate of the reverse reaction, or heat of reaction.

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The compound that is formed by the oxidation of ethanol is acetic acid, which has the chemical formula CH\(_3\)CO\(_2\)H. Ethanol, which has the chemical formula C\(_2\)H\(_5\)OH, can be oxidized by various oxidizing agents, such as potassium dichromate or acidified potassium permanganate, to form acetic acid. During the oxidation process, the two carbon atoms in ethanol are oxidized to form a carbonyl group (C=O) in acetic acid, and two hydrogen atoms are removed to form a carboxyl group (-COOH). The other options listed do not correspond to the oxidation product of ethanol. C\(_2\)H\(_4\)CO\(_2\)H is oxalic acid, which is not derived from ethanol. C\(_2\)H\(_5\)CO\(_2\)H is ethanoic acid, which is another name for acetic acid and is the correct answer. CH\(_3\)OH is methanol, which is not an oxidation product of ethanol. Finally, CH\(_3\)CO\(_2\)H is also acetic acid, but it is not an oxidation product of ethanol since it is already in its fully oxidized form.

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The compound that has coordinate bonds in its structure is Al\(_2\)Cl\(_6\). A coordinate bond (also known as a dative bond) is a type of covalent bond in which both electrons in the bond are donated by one atom. In Al\(_2\)Cl\(_6\), each aluminum atom shares its three valence electrons with three chlorine atoms, and each chlorine atom shares one of its electrons with the aluminum atom. This results in a compound with two aluminum atoms that are both surrounded by six chlorine atoms, and each aluminum atom has six shared electrons, three from its own valence electrons and three from the chlorine atoms' lone pairs of electrons. MgCl\(_2\), AgCl, and NaCl do not have coordinate bonds in their structures. MgCl\(_2\) and NaCl have ionic bonds, where the electrons are transferred from one atom to another. AgCl has a polar covalent bond, where the electrons are shared unequally between the two atoms.

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Molecular mass is the sum of the atomic masses of all the atoms in a molecule. To determine which pair of components have the same molecular mass, we need to calculate the molecular mass of each component and compare them. The molecular mass of each component is calculated by adding up the atomic masses of all the atoms in the molecule. - Ethene: C\(_2\)H\(_4\) = (2 x 12.0) + (4 x 1.0) = 28.0 - Ethyne: C\(_2\)H\(_2\) = (2 x 12.0) + (2 x 1.0) = 26.0 - Ethane: C\(_2\)H\(_6\) = (2 x 12.0) + (6 x 1.0) = 30.0 - Carbon (ii) Oxide: CO = (1 x 12.0) + (1 x 16.0) = 28.0 - Carbon (iv) Oxide: CO\(_2\) = (1 x 12.0) + (2 x 16.0) = 44.0 From the calculations above, we can see that ethene and carbon (ii) oxide have the same molecular mass of 28.0.

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Biotechnology is applied in the treatment of sewage, treatment of water, and purification of chemicals. Biotechnology is the application of living organisms or their products to improve human health and the environment. In the case of sewage treatment, biotechnology is used to degrade organic matter and remove pathogens from wastewater, making it safe for discharge into the environment. This can be done using microbes such as bacteria and fungi that break down organic matter through processes such as aerobic and anaerobic digestion. Similarly, in water treatment, biotechnology can be used to remove pollutants and pathogens from water sources to make them safe for drinking or other uses. This can involve the use of living organisms such as bacteria or algae to remove contaminants or the use of biological processes such as bioremediation to degrade pollutants. In addition, biotechnology can be applied in the purification of chemicals. This can involve the use of enzymes or other biological molecules to catalyze chemical reactions or the use of microbes to produce chemicals such as antibiotics or enzymes. Purification of metals, on the other hand, typically involves physical and chemical methods such as smelting, leaching, and electrolysis, and does not typically involve biotechnology.

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Stoichiometry is the branch of chemistry that deals with the quantitative relationships between reactants and products in a chemical reaction. It is based on the law of conservation of mass, which states that in a chemical reaction, the total mass of the reactants must equal the total mass of the products. This means that in a chemical reaction, the number of atoms of each element involved must be conserved. This can be used to calculate the amounts of reactants and products needed to produce a given reaction, and to predict the products that will result from a given reaction. The law of conservation of mass is the fundamental principle upon which stoichiometry is based. Therefore, stoichiometry is based on the law of conservation of mass.

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In a mixture of gases that do not react chemically together, the pressure of each individual gas is called its partial pressure. When different gases are mixed together in a container, each gas behaves independently of the others. The total pressure exerted by the mixture of gases is equal to the sum of the partial pressures of each gas present in the mixture. This is known as Dalton's law of partial pressures. Mathematically, this can be represented as: Total pressure = Partial pressure of gas A + Partial pressure of gas B + ... + Partial pressure of gas N The partial pressure of each gas in the mixture depends on its mole fraction, which is the ratio of the number of moles of that gas to the total number of moles of all gases present in the mixture. The partial pressure of a gas can be calculated using the following formula: Partial pressure of gas A = Mole fraction of gas A x Total pressure Therefore, in a mixture of gases that do not react chemically together, the pressure of the individual gas is known as its partial pressure, and it can be calculated using the above formula.

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If the value of \(\Delta H\) is positive for a reaction, it means that the reaction is endothermic. \(\Delta H\) stands for the change in enthalpy, which is a measure of the amount of heat absorbed or released during a chemical reaction. A positive value of \(\Delta H\) indicates that the reaction absorbs heat from the surroundings. This means that the reaction requires an input of energy in order to proceed. Endothermic reactions are those that absorb heat from the surroundings. In an endothermic reaction, the products have a higher energy than the reactants. The energy is absorbed from the surroundings, so the surroundings become cooler. For example, melting ice is an endothermic process because it absorbs heat from the surroundings. On the other hand, exothermic reactions release heat to the surroundings, and have a negative \(\Delta H\) value. These reactions are often spontaneous and occur without the need for an external energy input. For example, burning wood is an exothermic process because it releases heat to the surroundings. Therefore, if the value of \(\Delta H\) is positive for a reaction, it means that the reaction is endothermic.

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The process by which alkanoic acid reacts reversibly with alkanols is known as esterification. During this chemical reaction, a molecule of alkanoic acid and a molecule of an alcohol combine to form an ester and a molecule of water. This reaction is reversible, which means that the products can react with each other to produce the starting materials. Esters are a group of organic compounds that are commonly found in fragrances, flavors, and plastics. They have a characteristic fruity or flowery smell, and they are responsible for the flavor and aroma of many fruits and flowers. Esterification is an important industrial process used to produce a wide variety of products such as perfumes, flavors, and plastics.

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Kipps apparatus can be used to prepare H2S. Kipps apparatus is a type of apparatus used in chemistry laboratories to prepare and store gases. It consists of a glass bulb that is connected to a tap and a gas generator. The bulb can be filled with a solution of a substance that will react with a base to produce a gas, such as H2S. To prepare H2S, the bulb is filled with a solution of sulfur and an acid, which will react to produce H2S gas. The gas can then be collected and stored in the bulb, and the tap can be used to release the gas as needed. Overall, Kipps apparatus is a useful tool for preparing and storing gases, and is commonly used in chemistry and other scientific fields to produce and store gases like H2S for research and experimentation.

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The pH of water is a measure of its acidity, with a lower pH indicating a more acidic solution and a higher pH indicating a more basic solution. When the pH of water changes from 7 to 6, it means that the water has become more acidic. Carbon dioxide (CO\(_2\)) is known to dissolve in water and form carbonic acid, which is a weak acid. This weak acid will increase the acidity of the water, causing its pH to decrease. Oxygen and nitrogen are not acidic gases and would not cause the pH of the water to change. Carbon(II) oxide, also known as carbon monoxide, is a toxic gas that can interfere with the ability of the blood to transport oxygen, but it is not an acidic gas and would not cause the pH of the water to change. Therefore, the gas that caused the change in the pH of the water from 7 to 6 is carbon dioxide (CO\(_2\)).

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NH\(_3\) is acting as a reducing agent in the given reaction. A reducing agent is a substance that donates electrons, and as a result, it causes the reduction of another substance in a chemical reaction. In the given reaction equation, NH\(_3\) donates electrons to Cl\(_2\), which gets reduced to HCl. At the same time, NH\(_3\) gets oxidized to N\(_2\). Therefore, NH\(_3\) acts as a reducing agent in the given reaction. It is important to note that a reducing agent always gets oxidized in a chemical reaction as it donates electrons to another substance. Similarly, an oxidizing agent always gets reduced as it accepts electrons from another substance.

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Solvay Process and Chemical Reactions

(a) Functions in the Solvay Process:

• Limestone (CaCO3):
  • Function: Source of calcium oxide (CaO) for the regeneration of ammonia.
  • Equation: CaCO3 (g) -> CaO (s) + CO2 (g) (Limestone decomposes to lime and carbon dioxide)
• Ammonia (NH3):
  • Function:
    • Reacts with calcium and chloride ions in brine to form ammonium chloride (NH4Cl).
    • Makes the solution alkaline, favoring the precipitation of calcium carbonate.
  • Equation: Not directly involved in a reaction, but participates in the overall process.

(b) Fermentation and Shattered Bottle:

(i) Glucose Fermentation:

C6H12O6 (aq) -> 2C2H5OH (aq) + 2CO2 (g) (Glucose ferments to ethanol and carbon dioxide)

(ii) Shattered Bottle:

Fresh palm wine undergoes fermentation by yeast. During fermentation, yeast consumes sugar and produces carbon dioxide gas. In a tightly sealed bottle, the CO2 gas gets trapped and builds up pressure. As pressure increases, the glass bottle can no longer withstand the force and shatters.

(c) Metal Reactivity:

(i) Increasing Reactivity: K > Na > Fe > Cu

(ii) Reacting with Cold Water: K, Na (These alkali metals react vigorously with water)

(iii) Colored Salts: Cu (Copper forms characteristic colored salts, like blue copper sulfate)

(d) Redox Reactions and Half Reactions:

(i) Redox Reaction:

A redox reaction is a type of chemical reaction where there is a transfer of electrons between the participating atoms or ions. Oxidation is the loss of electrons, and reduction is the gain of electrons.

(ii) Identifying Redox Reactions:

• Redox: (II), (V)
• Not Redox: (I), (III), (IV)

(iii) Explanation for Redox Reactions:

• (II) AgCl + 2NH3 -> [Ag(NH3)2]Cl:
  • Silver (Ag) loses an electron to become Ag+ (oxidation).
  • Nitrogen (N) in ammonia gains an electron to form the complex ion [Ag(NH3)2]+ (reduction).
• (V) 2FeCl3 + 2KI -> 2FeCl2 + 2KCl + I2:
  • Iron (Fe) in FeCl3 loses an electron to become Fe2+ in FeCl2 (oxidation).
  • Iodine (I) gains an electron to form I2 (reduction).

(iv) Balanced Half Reactions (Examples):

• Oxidation Half Reaction (from reaction II):

                Ag -> Ag+ + e-

• Reduction Half Reaction (from reaction V):

               I- -> I2 + e- (Note: I- needs to be balanced with Cl- from the reactant side)

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(i) X is sulfur dioxide (SO₂) and Y is sulfur trioxide (SO₃).

(ii)

Process I: Sulfur (S) is burned to form sulfur dioxide (SO₂).

S (s) + O₂ (g) → SO₂ (g)

Process II: Sulfur dioxide (SO₂) is oxidized to form sulfur trioxide (SO₃) using oxygen (O₂) in the presence of a catalyst, vanadium(V) oxide (V₂O₅).

2SO₂ (g) + O₂ (g) → 2SO₃ (g)

Process III: Sulfur trioxide (SO₃) is dissolved in concentrated sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄) to form oleum (H₂S₂O₇).

SO₃ (g) + H₂SO₄ (l) → H₂S₂O₇ (l)

Process IV: Oleum (H₂S₂O₇) is diluted with water (H₂O) to form concentrated sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄).

H₂S₂O₇ (l) + H₂O (l) → 2H₂SO₄ (l)

(iii) The catalyst used in process II is vanadium(V) oxide (V₂O₅).

(iv) In process II, the reaction is exothermic (it releases heat). According to Le Chatelier's principle, increasing the temperature would shift the equilibrium in the opposite direction, favoring the reactants (SO₂ and O₂). Therefore, increasing the temperature would not favor the forward reaction in process II.

(v) Two uses of SO₂ are:

• - It is used in the production of sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄), which is an important industrial chemical.
• - It is used as a preservative for dried fruits, such as apricots, to prevent them from turning brown.

b)

The equation given is:

2H₂ (g) + O₂ (g) → 2H₂O (g)

To solve the problem, we can use the mole ratio

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(a) The stability of an atom's electron configuration is determined by the number of electrons in the outermost energy level. Helium has two electrons in its outermost energy level, which is the maximum number it can hold, so its electron configuration is stable. Beryllium, on the other hand, has four electrons in its outermost energy level, which is not stable, so it tends to lose or gain electrons to achieve stability.

(b)(i) An atom of hydrogen would have one electron, while an atom of lithium would have no electrons after forming an ionic bond.

(b)(ii) When hydrogen forms an ionic bond, it loses its single electron to become a positively charged ion (H+). Lithium, with three electrons in its outermost energy level, readily donates one electron to become a positively charged ion (Li+). This electron donation allows both elements to achieve a stable electron configuration.

(c) Two factors to consider when siting a chemical industry are access to raw materials and transportation infrastructure.

(d) Two advantages of using a catalyst instead of high temperatures in chemical reactions are that it reduces the energy required for the reaction and it can increase the selectivity of the reaction, meaning that it can produce more of the desired product and less of unwanted byproducts.

(e) To calculate the mass of turpentine that would completely burn in 21.3 g of chlorine, we need to use stoichiometry. First, we need to calculate the number of moles of chlorine present:

21.3 g Cl2 x (1 mol Cl2/71 g Cl2) = 0.3 mol Cl2

Next, we need to use the balanced chemical equation to determine the number of moles of turpentine needed to react with 0.3 mol Cl2:

8 mol Cl2 / 1 mol turpentine

0.3 mol Cl2 x (1 mol turpentine / 8 mol Cl2) = 0.0375 mol turpentine

Finally, we can use the molar mass of turpentine to convert the number of moles to mass:

0.0375 mol turpentine x 136 g/mol = 5.1 g turpentine

Therefore, 5.1 g of turpentine would completely burn in 21.3 g of chlorine.

(f) Cracking is the process of breaking down large hydrocarbons into smaller ones by breaking the carbon-carbon bonds in the molecules. This is typically done by heating the hydrocarbons to high temperatures in the presence of a catalyst.

(g) Two factors that may influence the value of electron affinity are the atomic radius and the effective nuclear charge. A smaller atomic radius and a higher effective nuclear charge will increase the attraction between the nucleus and electrons, leading to a higher electron affinity.

(h) Carbohydrates are a group of biomolecules that include sugars, starches, and cellulose. They are made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms and serve as a source of energy for living organisms.

(i) Simple sugars are monosaccharides, meaning they consist of a single sugar molecule, while starch is a polysaccharide, meaning it is made up of multiple

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(a) The cracking of long-chain hydrocarbons to produce more gasoline requires the following conditions:

• High temperature, typically between 500 and 900 °C.
• Presence of a catalyst, such as silica or alumina.
• High pressure, usually around 1 atmosphere or higher.

(b) Metallic objects are electroplated for two main reasons:

• To improve their appearance or to provide a decorative finish.
• To protect them from corrosion or wear and tear.

(c)

1. (i) Calcium oxide cannot be used to dry hydrogen chloride gas because it reacts with it to form calcium chloride, which is a hygroscopic compound and will not remove water vapor from the gas.
2. (ii) Phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5) can be used as a drying agent for hydrogen chloride gas.

(d) The pale green color of the iron (II) tetraoxosulphate (VI) solution indicates the presence of Fe2+ ions. Upon adding concentrated trioxonitrate (V) acid and heating, the Fe2+ ions are oxidized to Fe3+ ions, which give the yellow color to the solution. The brown gas evolved is likely to be nitrogen dioxide (NO2), which is a product of the reaction between the trioxonitrate (V) acid and the Fe2+ ions.

(e)

1. (i) The equation for the reaction between zinc oxide and dilute tetraoxosulphate (VI) acid is:
   ZnO + H2SO4 → ZnSO4 + H2O
2. (ii) The property of zinc oxide shown by the reaction is its basic nature, as it reacts with an acid to form a salt and water.

(f) Similarity: Both isotopes of chlorine have the same number of electrons and protons, and hence have the same chemical properties.
Difference: The isotopes have different atomic masses due to the presence of different numbers of neutrons in their nuclei.

(g) When chlorine water is exposed to sunlight, the two products formed are:

• Chlorine free radicals (Cl*) which are highly reactive and can participate in further reactions.
• Oxygen gas (O2) which is a byproduct of the reaction between the Cl* radicals and water molecules.

(h) The reaction can be represented as follows:

Cr2O72- + 6Fe2+ + 14H+ → 2Cr3+ + 6Fe3+ + 7H2O

Species undergoing oxidation: Fe2+ ions

Oxidizing agent: Cr2O72- ions

(i) The carbon-12 scale is a standard used to define the relative atomic masses of elements. It is based on the isotope carbon-12

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Titration Experiment with Sodium Thiosulfate and Iodine

Experiment:

You are titrating a solution of sodium thiosulfate (Na2S2O3, solution A) against a solution containing iodine (I2, solution B) obtained from an impure sample.

Requirements:

• Record initial and final burette readings for titrating solution A against B (20.0 cm3 or 25.0 cm3 portions).
• Use starch solution as an indicator (not added at the beginning).
• Repeat the titration for concordant titers (consistent volumes used).

(a) Average Volume of Solution A:

1. From your recorded burette readings, calculate the volume of solution A used in each titration.
2. Perform multiple titrations and discard any outliers.
3. Calculate the average volume of solution A used for all concordant titrations.

(b) Concentration Calculations:

i) Concentration of Solution A (Na2S2O3):

1. Use the provided concentration of Na2S2O3 in solution A (15.8 g dm-3).
2. Convert the concentration from g dm-3 to mol dm-3 using the molar mass of Na2S2O3 (248.2 g mol-1).

ii) Concentration of Iodine (I2) in Solution B:

1. Use the balanced equation for the reaction: I2 + 2S2O3- → 2I- + S4O6-2
2. The moles of Na2S2O3 used are equal to the moles of I2 reacted (from stoichiometry).
3. Calculate the moles of Na2S2O3 used from the concentration of solution A and the average volume used.
4. Divide the moles of Na2S2O3 by the volume of solution B used (0.0200 dm3 or 0.0250 dm3 depending on your chosen volume) to get the concentration of I2 in mol dm-3.

iii) Percentage by Mass of I2 in the Sample:

1. Calculate the total moles of I2 present in 1 dm3 of solution B using the concentration obtained in (b)(ii).
2. Multiply the moles of I2 by the molar mass of I2 (254.0 g mol-1) to get the total mass of I2 in 1 dm3 of solution B.
3. Divide the mass of I2 by the mass of the impure sample used (9.0 g) and multiply by 100% to get the percentage by mass of I2 in the sample.

(c) Why Not Add Starch Indicator at the Beginning?

Starch forms a blue-black complex with free iodine molecules. If added at the beginning, the solution would appear blue even before the endpoint. By adding starch near the endpoint (when free I2 concentration is low), a faint blue color appears, indicating the complete reaction of I2 with Na2S2O3. This allows for a more accurate determination of the titration endpoint.

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(a)

(i) 2SO2 ${}_2$ + O2 ${}_2$ + 2H2 ${}_2$O → $\to$ 2H2 ${}_2$SO4 ${}_4$

                                                                 
 (ii) 

Use BaCl2 ${}_2$ solution it gives white insoluble solid / precipitate to form bariumtetraoxosulphate (VI)

(iii)       I. C2 ${}_2$H2 ${}_2$O4 ${}_4$      −H2OH2SO4 $\frac{-{𝐻}_2𝑂}{{𝐻}_2𝑆{𝑂}_4}$     CO + CO2 ${}_2$

 (iv)      

I.   H2 ${}_2$SO4 ${}_4$ is acting as a dehydrating agent   

II.        Cu + 2H2 2

${}_{}$
    
III. H2 ${}_2$SO4 ${}_4$ is acting as an oxidizing agent           
                                                                                                                                               
(b)

 (i) Water is referred to as a universal solvent because it is able to dissolve more substances than any other liquid. This has to do with the polarity of each water molecule. The hydrogen side of each water molecule carries a slight positive electric charge, while the oxygen side carries a slight negative electric charge and this helps water dissociate ionic compounds into their positive and negative ions.

(ii)  Water will turn cobalt (II) chloride paper from blue to pink / anhydrous copper (II) tetraoxosulphate (VI) crystals from white to blue                   

                                                                                                                       
(c) 

(i) CO / Carbon (II) Oxide

(ii) Because it is combustible / can be used as fuel

(d) 

(i) coke    
(ii) coal tar / ammoniacal liquor / pitch
(iii) coal gas
                                                                                                                       
(e)  

(i) C(s) + O2(g) ${}_{2(𝑔)}$ →CO2(g ) ${}_{2(𝑔)}$                                       

(ii) 

i)

- It is odourless

-   It is colourless

-   It is denser than air
-   It is soluble in water
-   It is a gas at room temperature
-   It is easily compressible

(ii)

It does not support combustion
It reacts with red hot carbon (to form CO)
it is weakly acidic in water
it reacts with alkali (to form trioxocarbonate (IV) ) / turns lime water milky
Reacts with burning magnesium

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a)

1. (i) Three different methods for preparing salts are precipitation, neutralization, and evaporation.
2. (ii) Examples of balanced equations for each method:
   • Precipitation: AgNO₃(aq) + NaCl(aq) → AgCl(s) + NaNO₃(aq)
   • Neutralization: HCl(aq) + NaOH(aq) → NaCl(aq) + H₂O(l)
   • Evaporation: NaCl(aq) → NaCl(s)
3. (iii) Two uses of sodium trioxocarbonate (IV) are:
   • As a cleaning agent: Sodium trioxocarbonate (IV) is used as a cleaning agent in many household and industrial cleaning products.
   • As a water softener: Sodium trioxocarbonate (IV) can be used to soften hard water by removing excess calcium and magnesium ions.

b)

1. To obtain a specimen of pure copper by electrolysis, you would need to follow these steps:
   • Obtain a supply of direct current (DC) and two electrodes (anode and cathode).
   • Place the impure copper in a solution that conducts electricity (such as copper sulfate solution).
   • Attach the impure copper to the anode and a pure copper plate to the cathode.
   • Turn on the DC and allow the copper ions to be attracted to the cathode, where they will deposit and form pure copper.

c)

To calculate the percentage of each substance in the saturated solution at 100 that is deposited on cooling to 30:

• For sodium chloride: (36.3/39.0) x 100 = 92.56%
• For silver nitrate: (297.0/952.0) x 100 = 31.22%

Based on the percentage of each substance that is deposited, sodium chloride can be purified more efficiently by crystallization.

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(a) (i) To prepare and collect dry chlorine gas in the laboratory, a setup as shown in the diagram below can be used:

In the diagram, a container of hydrochloric acid (HCl) is connected to a gas delivery tube which is placed over a container of calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2) through a delivery tube. The hydrochloric acid and calcium hydroxide react to produce chlorine gas, which is collected in the container over the calcium hydroxide. The container is sealed so that the chlorine gas does not escape.

(ii) Two uses of chlorine are:

1. Disinfection: Chlorine is commonly used as a disinfectant in water treatment to kill bacteria, viruses and other harmful microorganisms.
2. Bleaching: Chlorine is used as a bleach in the paper and textile industry, as well as in the production of many household cleaning products, to remove color and brighten materials.

(b) The preparation of hydrogen from water gas can be carried out by a process called water gas shift reaction. This reaction involves the reaction of carbon monoxide (CO) and steam (H2O) over a catalyst to produce hydrogen (H2) and carbon dioxide (CO2). The reaction can be represented by the equation:

CO + H2O ? H2 + CO2

(i) The chief ore of aluminum is bauxite.

(ii) The ore is purified to remove impurities, such as silica and iron, which would interfere with the electrolysis process used to extract aluminum from the ore.

(iii) The electrode used in the electrolysis is a carbon electrode.

(iv) Cryolite, NaAlF6, is added to the electrolyte to lower the melting point of the electrolyte, allowing the aluminum to be extracted at a lower temperature.

(c) Three products obtained directly from the destructive distillation of coal are:

1. Coal gas: Also known as town gas, this is a mixture of gases including methane, hydrogen, and carbon monoxide that can be used as a fuel.
2. Coal tar: A thick, black liquid that is a byproduct of coal gas production. It can be further processed to produce chemicals such as benzene, toluene, and naphthalene.
3. Coke: A solid, porous material that is used as a fuel and as a reducing agent in the production of iron and steel.

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(a)
(i) Hardness of water refers to the presence of dissolved metal ions, mainly calcium and magnesium, in water. These ions can form insoluble salts with soap, reducing its effectiveness, and can also cause scale buildup in pipes and appliances.
(ii) To determine the proportion of hardness due to permanent hardness in a sample of water, we can first determine the total hardness by titrating the water sample with a solution of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) using an indicator such as Eriochrome Black T. The EDTA will react with all the metal ions present in the water. Then, we can remove the temporary hardness by boiling the water sample to precipitate out the calcium and magnesium bicarbonates. The difference between the total hardness and the hardness after boiling will give us the proportion of permanent hardness.
(iii) Hardness of water is undesirable because it can cause scale buildup in pipes and appliances, leading to decreased efficiency and increased maintenance costs. It can also reduce the effectiveness of soaps and detergents, requiring more of these products to achieve the desired cleaning results.

(b)
(i) Reagents for the laboratory preparation of trioxonitrate (V) acid include concentrated sulfuric acid and a nitrate salt, such as potassium nitrate or sodium nitrate.
(ii) Trioxonitrate (V) acid can be prepared in the laboratory by adding a nitrate salt to concentrated sulfuric acid while cooling the mixture in an ice bath. The mixture is then gently warmed until trioxonitrate (V) acid fumes appear.
(iii)
(I) When concentrated trioxonitrate (V) acid reacts with sulfur, it produces nitrogen dioxide gas, sulfur dioxide gas, and oxygen gas.
(II) When concentrated trioxonitrate (V) acid reacts with aluminum, it produces aluminum nitrate, water, and nitrogen dioxide gas.

(c)
One example of an amphoteric oxide is aluminum oxide (Al2O3). An amphoteric oxide is a type of oxide that can react with both acids and bases to form salts and water. Aluminum oxide can react with acids to form salts such as aluminum nitrate, and can also react with bases to form salts such as sodium aluminate.

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a)

(i) The important points put forward in Dalton's atomic theory are:

• All matter is made up of tiny, indivisible particles called atoms.
• Atoms of the same element are identical in size, mass, and other properties.
• Atoms of different elements have different properties.
• Atoms can neither be created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction, only rearranged.
• Compounds are formed when atoms of different elements combine in fixed ratios.

(ii) The theory explains the law of multiple proportion by stating that when two elements combine to form more than one compound, the ratios of the masses of one element that combine with a fixed mass of the other element are ratios of small whole numbers.

b)

(i) Three commercially useful products that may be obtained by chemical transformation of vegetable oils are soap, biodiesel, and margarine.

(ii) The chemical reactions involved in the transformations stated in (b)(i) are:

• Soap: Vegetable oil + Sodium hydroxide → Soap + Glycerol
• Biodiesel: Vegetable oil + Methanol → Biodiesel + Glycerol
• Margarine: Vegetable oil + Hydrogen gas → Margarine + Water

c) Beryllium (Be) and its compounds differ from those of Magnesium (Mg) and its compounds, but rather resemble those of Aluminium and its compounds because:

• Beryllium has a smaller atomic size and higher ionization energy than magnesium, which makes it more similar to aluminium in terms of electronic structure and chemical behavior.
• Beryllium forms covalent bonds more readily than magnesium, while magnesium forms primarily ionic bonds. This makes beryllium more similar to aluminium, which also tends to form covalent bonds.

d) The balanced equation for the reaction between iodine and aqueous sodium trioxothiosulphate(VI) is:

I2 + 2Na2S2O3 → 2NaI + Na2S4O6

This reaction is a redox reaction, in which iodine is reduced to iodide ions and trioxothiosulphate(VI) is oxidized to tetrathionate ions. Sodium ions are spectator ions and do not participate in the reaction. The reaction is commonly used as a titration to determine the concentration of iodine in a sample.