Question 7

The balanced equation for the reaction of carbon with steam is as follows: C(s) + H2O(g) → CO(g) + H2(g) The graph below, NOT drawn to scale, represents the change in potential energy ofthe substances during the reaction. 7.1 Define the term heat of reaction. (2) 7.2 Is the reaction ENDOTHERMIC or EXOTHERMIC? Give a … Read more

Question 6

6.1 Potassium permanganate, KMnO4, burns with a bright flame when a few drops of glycerine are added to it. The incomplete equation for the reaction is: 6.1.1 Define the term molar mass. (2) 6.1.2 The composition of glycerine is as follows: 39,13% carbon; 8,7% hydrogen; 52,17% oxygen Determine the EMPIRICAL formula of glycerine. Show ALL … Read more

Question 5

An unknown mass of gas is sealed in container M. The temperature is increased andthe pressure inside the container is measured.The experiment is now repeated using the same mass of the same gas in a differentcontainer, N.The results obtained are represented in the sketch graph below. 5.1 Determine the value of X as shown on … Read more

Question 2

2.1 Ammonia NH3(g) and hypochlorous acid HOCâ„“(â„“) are both examples ofcovalent compounds. 2.1.1 Define the term bonding pair. (2) 2.1.2 Draw Lewis structures for the following molecules: (a) NH3 (2)(b) HOCâ„“ (2) 2.1.3 Write down the: (a) Number of bonding pairs in NH3 (1)(b) Number of lone pairs on the oxygen atom in HOCâ„“ (1)(c) … Read more

Question 1

Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Choose   the answer and write only the letter (A–D) next to the question numbers (1.1 to 1.10) in the ANSWER BOOK, e.g. 1.11 E. Each question has only ONE correct answer. 1.1 The number of valence electrons in a silicon atom is … A … Read more