Physical Science

6.1 Study the balanced chemical equation of the reaction between sodium carbonate (Na2CO3) and hydrochloric acid (HCℓ) and answer the questions that follow. Na2CO3 + 2HCℓ → 2NaCℓ + CO2 + H2O Identify the type of reaction above. Choose between REDOX and GAS FORMING. (1) 6.2 In a reaction, 10,6 g of sodium carbonate reacts … Read more

Hydrogen peroxide decomposes at room temperature according to the following balanced chemical equation: 2H2O2(aq) → O2(g) + 2H2O(ℓ) 5.1 What does the (aq) represent in the equation above? (1) 5.2 Identify the type of reaction above. Choose between PRECIPITATION and REDOX. Give a reason for the answer. (2) 5.3 Is the reaction an example of … Read more

4.1 A certain element, X, has two isotopes in nature. One isotope has an atomic mass of 106,9 amu. The percentage appearance of this isotope is 50%.The atomic mass of the other isotope is 109,1. 4.1.1 Define the term isotope. (2) 4.1.2 Calculate the relative atomic mass of element X. (5) 4.1.3 Identify element X … Read more

Consider the graph of the first ionisation energy and answer the questions that follow. 3.1 Define the term ionisation energy. (2) 3.2 State the general trend in ionisation energy from left to right across a periodon the periodic table. (2) 3.3 There is a drop in ionisation energy from beryllium to boron. 3.3.1 Write down … Read more