A sample of hard water contains some calcium sulphate and calcium hydrogen carbonate. The total hardness may therefore be removed by

adding excess calcium hydroxide

adding a calculated amount of calcium hydroxide

Beryllium and Aluminium have similar properties because they

are positioned diagonally to each other

(I). 3CuO(s) + 2NH3(g) -----> 3Cu(s) + 3H2O(l) + N2(g) (II). 2NH3(g) + 3Cl2(g) -----> 6HCl(g) + N2(g) (III). 4NH3(g) + 3O2(g) -----> 6H2O(l) + N2(g) The reactions represented by the equations above demonstrate the

oxidizing properties of ammonia

The ionic radii of metals are usually

greater than their atomic radii

unaffected by the charge on the ion

Suitable reagents for the laboratory preparation nitrogen are

sodium dioxonitrate(III) and ammonium chloride

sodium trioxonitrate(V) and ammonium chloride

sodium chloride and ammonium trioxonitrate(V)

sodium chloride and ammonium di-ozonitrate(III)

Which of the following is an example of a chemical change?

separating a mixture by distillation

Elements P, Q, R, S have 6, 11, 15, 17 electrons respectively, therefore,

Q will form an electrovalent bond with S

P will form an electrovalent bond with R

Q will form a covalent bond with S

R will form an electrovalent bond with S

Q will form an electrovalent bond with S

The situation obtained when a perfect gas expands into a vacuum is

ΔH is zero and T Δ S is positive

ΔH is positive and TΔ S is zero

ΔH is positive and T Δ S is negative

ΔH is negative and TΔ S is zero

ΔH is zero and T Δ S is positive

In the laboratory preparation of oxygen, the gas cannot be collected by displacement of air because

the density of oxygen is greater than that of air

the density of air is nearly the same as that of oxygen

JAMB UTME - Chemistry - 2018 | Green Bridge CBT

Question 1 Report

At what temperature is the solubility of potassium trioxonitrate(V ) equal to that of sodium trioxonitrate (V)?

0

^{o}

c

30

^{o}

c

40

^{o}

c

45

^{o}

c

Solubility

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Question 2 Report

Methanoic acid mixes with water in all proportions and has about the same boiling point as water. Which of the following methods would you adopt to obtain pure water from a mixture of Sand, water and methanoic acid?

Fractional distillation

Filtration followed by distillation

Neutralization with sodium hydroxide followed by distillation

Neutralization with sodium hydroxide followed by filtration

Acids, Bases And Salts (Ghana Only)

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Question 3 Report

The collision theory explains reaction rates in terms of

size of the product

frequency of collision of the reactants

size of reactant

frequency of collision of the products

Answer Details

The collision theory explains reaction rates in terms of the frequency of collision of the reactants. In other words, the theory suggests that for a chemical reaction to occur, the reactant particles must collide with sufficient energy and with the correct orientation. The frequency of these collisions is an important factor in determining the rate of the reaction. The more frequently the reactant particles collide, the more likely it is that they will react and form products. Therefore, increasing the frequency of collisions between reactant particles can increase the rate of a chemical reaction. The size of the reactants or the products does not play a significant role in the collision theory.

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Question 4 Report

The presence of ammonia gas in a desiccator can exclusively be removed by

phosphorus (V) oxide

fused calcium chloride

calcium chloride

concentrated tetraoxosulphate (VI) acid

Oxidation And Reduction

Acids, Bases And Salts (Ghana Only)

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Question 5 Report

A basic postulate of the kinetic theory of gases is that the molecules of a gas move in straight lines between collisions. This implies that

collisions are perfectly elastic

forces of repulsion exis

forces of repulsion and attraction are in equilibrium

collisions are inelastic

Kinetic Theory Of Matter And Gas Laws

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Question 6 Report

Which of the following produces relatively few ions in solution?

NaOH

Ca(OH)

_{2}

KOH

AI(OH)

_{3}

Answer Details

The correct answer is AI(OH)3. When ionic compounds dissolve in water, they dissociate into their constituent ions, producing charged particles in solution. The more ions a compound produces, the more conductive it is in solution. AI(OH)3, also known as aluminum hydroxide, produces relatively few ions in solution because it is a weak base. When AI(OH)3 dissolves in water, it releases a small amount of Al3+ and OH- ions. In contrast, NaOH, KOH, and Ca(OH)2 are strong bases that dissociate more completely in water and produce more ions in solution. NaOH and KOH produce one hydroxide ion for every sodium or potassium ion, while Ca(OH)2 produces two hydroxide ions for every calcium ion. Therefore, of the options listed, AI(OH)3 produces relatively few ions in solution.

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Question 7 Report

The choice of method for extracting a metal from its ores depends on the

strength of the core

position of the metal in the electrochemical series

source of the core

position of the metal in the periodic table

Answer Details

The choice of method for extracting a metal from its ores depends on the position of the metal in the electrochemical series. The electrochemical series is a list of metals arranged in order of their ability to gain or lose electrons. The metals at the top of the series (such as sodium and potassium) are very reactive and will readily lose electrons, while those at the bottom (such as gold and platinum) are less reactive and less likely to lose electrons. The position of a metal in the electrochemical series determines the method of extraction that should be used. For example, metals at the top of the series are usually extracted by electrolysis, which involves passing an electric current through a molten compound of the metal. This process is necessary because the metals at the top of the series are very reactive and are strongly bonded to other elements in their ores. On the other hand, metals at the bottom of the series are usually extracted by reduction with carbon or hydrogen. This is because these metals are less reactive and can be separated from their ores by reacting them with a reducing agent that can take away the oxygen and other impurities. Therefore, the position of the metal in the electrochemical series is a crucial factor in determining the method of extraction that should be used to extract it from its ores.

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Chemical Equilibria

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Question 8 Report

During the electrolysis of copper II sulphate between platinum electrodes, if litmus solution is added to the anode compartment

the litmus turns blue but no gas is evolved

the litmus turns blue and oxygen is evolved

the litmus turns blue and hydrogen is evolved

the litmus turns red and oxygen is evolved

Answer Details

During the electrolysis of copper II sulphate between platinum electrodes, if litmus solution is added to the anode compartment, the litmus will turn red and oxygen gas will be evolved. This is because during electrolysis, the positively charged copper ions (Cu2+) in the copper II sulphate solution are attracted to the negative cathode electrode, where they gain electrons and are reduced to form solid copper. At the same time, the negatively charged sulphate ions (SO42-) are attracted to the positive anode electrode, where they lose electrons and are oxidized to form oxygen gas and water. The litmus added to the anode compartment turns red because of the formation of oxygen gas, which is a highly reactive oxidizing agent that can react with the litmus to cause it to turn red. No hydrogen gas is evolved because hydrogen is produced at the cathode, which is in a separate compartment from the anode where the litmus is added.

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Question 9 Report

When air which contains the gases Oxygen, nitrogen, carbondioxide, water vapour and the rare gases, is passed through alkaline pyrogallol and then over quicklime, the only gases left are;

nitrogen and carbondioxide

the rare gases

nitrogen and oxygen

nitrogen and the rare gases

Air

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Question 10 Report

The general formula of alkanones is

RCHO

R

_{2}

CO

RCOOH

RCOOR

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Question 11 Report

A correct electrochemical series can be obtained from Na, Ca, Al, Mg, Zn, Fe, Pb, H, Cu, Hg, Ag, Au by interchanging

Al and Mg

Zn and Fe

Zn and Pb

Pb and H

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Question 12 Report

Which of the following statements is correct about the periodic table?

Elements in the same period have the same number of valence electrons

The valence electrons of the elements in the same period increase progressively across the period

Elements in the same group have the same number of electron shells

The non-metallic Properties of the elements tend to decrease across each period

Atomic Structure And Bonding

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Question 13 Report

The boiling of fat and aqueous caustic soda is referred to as

hydrolysis

esterification

acidification

saponification

Answer Details

The boiling of fat and aqueous caustic soda is referred to as saponification. Saponification is the process of converting fat into soap through a reaction with an alkaline substance, such as caustic soda. The reaction results in the formation of soap (a salt of a fatty acid) and glycerol. This process is important in the manufacture of soap, as it allows the fat to be converted into a useful cleaning product.

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Acids, Bases And Salts

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Question 14 Report

In the shown experiment (Fig. 1) the litmus paper will initially

be bleached

turn green

turn red

turn blue

Acids, Bases And Salts

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Question 15 Report

According to Charles' law, the volume of a gas becomes zero at

0°C

-100°C

-273°C

-373°C

Answer Details

Charles' law states that the volume of a gas is directly proportional to its temperature, provided that the pressure remains constant. This means that as the temperature of a gas increases, its volume also increases. However, it is important to note that this law only applies to ideal gases, which are theoretical gases that perfectly follow the laws of thermodynamics. According to Charles' law, the volume of a gas becomes zero at absolute zero, which is approximately -273°C. At this temperature, the gas particles would have no kinetic energy and would be in their lowest energy state. The volume of a real gas would not actually become zero at absolute zero because the gas particles would have some residual intermolecular interactions that would prevent them from completely collapsing to a single point.

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Question 16 Report

To what volume must \(300\text{cm}^3\) of 0.60M sodium hydroxide solution be diluted to give a 0.40M solution?

450cm

^{3}

300cm

^{3}

200cm

^{3}

150cm

^{3}

Kinetic Theory Of Matter And Gas Laws

SOLUBILITY OF SUBSTANCES (Nigeria Only)

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Question 17 Report

The lUPAC name for

1-methyl pentane

3-methylbutane

2-methylbutane

1-dimethyl propane

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Question 18 Report

According to the Kinetic Theory an increase in temperature causes the kinetic energy of particles to

decrease

increase

be zero

remain constant

Answer Details

The kinetic energy of particles increases with an increase in temperature. In the Kinetic Theory, temperature is related to the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance. The higher the temperature, the faster the particles move, and the more energy they have. Think of it like this: if you throw a ball, it will have more energy and travel farther if you throw it harder. Similarly, if you heat up a substance, its particles will move faster and have more energy. So, the answer is that an increase in temperature causes the kinetic energy of particles to increase.

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Kinetic Theory Of Matter And Gas Laws

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Question 19 Report

Which of the compounds is composed of Al, Si, O and H?

Epson salt

Limestone

Clay

Urea

Answer Details

The compound composed of Al, Si, O and H is clay. Clay is a type of sedimentary rock that is made up of very small mineral particles, including hydrated aluminum silicates and other minerals such as quartz and feldspar. These minerals are rich in aluminum, silicon, oxygen, and hydrogen, which gives clay its unique chemical composition. Clay is formed through a process of weathering and erosion of rocks containing these minerals over a long period of time. As water and other natural forces break down the rocks, the mineral particles become suspended in water and are eventually deposited in sedimentary layers. Over time, these layers become compacted and cemented together, forming the solid clay deposits we see today. Therefore, the answer is option C: Clay.

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Chemical Combination

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Question 20 Report

How many atoms are present in 6.0g of magnesium? [Mg = 24, N.A = \(6.02 \times 10^{23}\) mol]

1.20 x 10

^{22}

2.4 x 10

^{22}

1.51 x 10

^{22}

3.02 x 10

^{22}

Atomic Structure And Bonding

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Question 21 Report

To what temperature must a gas at 273k be heated in order to double both its volume and pressure?

298K

546K

819K

1092K

Kinetic Theory Of Matter And Gas Laws

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Question 22 Report

What volume of oxygen will remain after reacting 8cm of hydrogen gas with 20cm of oxygen gas

10cm

^{3}

12cm

^{3}

14cm

^{3}

16cm

^{3}

Kinetic Theory Of Matter And Gas Laws

Energy And Energy Changes

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Question 23 Report

The radio isotope used in industrial radiography for the rapid checking of faults in welds and casting is?

carbon-14

phosphorus-32

cobalt

iodine-131

Chemistry Of Carbon Compounds (Nigeria Only)

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Question 24 Report

The hydrogen ion concentration of a sample of orange juice is 2.0 X 10\(^{-11}\)moldm\(^{-3}\). What is its p\(^{OH}\)? [log102 = 0.3010]

3.30

13.00

10.70

11.30

Acids, Bases And Salts (Ghana Only)

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Question 25 Report

The conductivity of an acid solution depends on the

amount of ions present and their mobilities

mobilities of the ions present

amount of ions present

temperature of the solution

Answer Details

The conductivity of an acid solution depends on the amount of ions present and their mobilities. When an acid dissolves in water, it forms ions that can carry an electric charge. These ions are what allows the solution to conduct electricity. The more ions there are in the solution, the better it can conduct electricity. However, not all ions have the same mobility or ability to move around in the solution. Ions with a higher mobility can move more easily through the solution, leading to a higher conductivity. Therefore, the conductivity of an acid solution is determined by both the amount of ions present and their mobilities. Other factors such as temperature can also affect conductivity, but the primary factors are the amount and mobility of ions.

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Chemical Bonds (Ghana Only)

Acids, Bases And Salts (Ghana Only)

Periodic Chemistry (Ghana Only)

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Question 26 Report

Which of these sources of water may likely contain the least concentration of Ca\(^{2+}\) and Mg\(^{2+}\)?

Spring water

River water

Tap water

Sea water

Answer Details

The source of water that is likely to contain the least concentration of Ca2+ and Mg2+ is tap water. Tap water is treated and processed before it is made available for consumption, which often involves removing minerals such as calcium and magnesium. Spring water and river water, on the other hand, are naturally occurring and generally contain higher levels of minerals. Sea water has the highest concentration of minerals, including Ca2+ and Mg2+.

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Water

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Question 27 Report

\(2\mathrm{SO}_2\,(g) + \mathrm{O}_2\,(g) \leftrightarrow 2\mathrm{SO}_3\,(g)\quad \Delta H = -395.7\mathrm{kJmol}^{-1}\)

In the equation, an increase in temperature will shift the equilibrium position to the

left and equilibrium constant decreases

left and equilibrium constant increases

right and equilibrium constant increases

right and equilibrium constant decreases

Chemical Equilibria

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Question 28 Report

The solubility of the solids that dissolves in a given solvent with the liberation of heat will

increase with an increase in temperature

decrease with an increase in temperature

decrease with a decrease in temperature

not be affected by changes in temperature

Answer Details

The solubility of solids in a given solvent is the amount of solid that can dissolve in the solvent to form a solution. When a solid dissolves in a solvent, it releases heat. The solubility of the solid in the solvent can be affected by changes in temperature. Generally, when the temperature of a solution increases, the solubility of the solid in the solvent increases as well. This is because the increased heat energy makes it easier for the solid particles to separate and dissolve in the solvent. As a result, the solubility of the solid in the solvent will increase with an increase in temperature. On the other hand, if the temperature decreases, the solubility of the solid in the solvent decreases. This is because the decreased heat energy makes it harder for the solid particles to separate and dissolve in the solvent. As a result, the solubility of the solid in the solvent will decrease with a decrease in temperature. In summary, the solubility of solids in a given solvent will generally increase with an increase in temperature and decrease with a decrease in temperature.

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Question 29 Report

A given amount of gas occupies \(10.0\mathrm{dm}^{5}\) at 4atm and 273°C. The number of moles of the gas present is [Molar volume of gas at s.t.p = \(22.4\mathrm{dm}^{3}\)]

0.89 mol

1.90 mol

3.80 mol

5.70 mol

Answer Details

The ideal gas law is PV = nRT, where P is pressure, V is volume, n is the number of moles, R is the gas constant, and T is temperature. We can use this equation to solve for the number of moles of gas present. First, we need to convert the volume from dm5 to dm3, which is the same as liters (L). So, 10.0 dm5 is equal to 10.0/1000 = 0.01 dm3 or 0.01 L. Next, we need to convert the temperature from Celsius to Kelvin by adding 273 to get 546 K. Now we can plug in the values we have into the ideal gas law: 4 atm x 0.01 L = n x 0.0821 L·atm/K·mol x 546 K Simplifying, we get: 0.04 = n x 44.8 Solving for n, we get: n = 0.04/44.8 = 0.00089 mol Finally, we can compare this value to the molar volume of a gas at standard temperature and pressure (STP), which is 22.4 L/mol. To do this, we need to convert the volume of gas we have to STP conditions. Since the temperature is already at STP (273 K), we just need to adjust the pressure. Using the ideal gas law, we can solve for the volume at STP: 1 atm x V = 0.00089 mol x 0.0821 L·atm/K·mol x 273 K Simplifying, we get: V = 0.0224 L or 22.4 dm3 Therefore, the amount of gas present is equal to 0.00089 mol, which is less than 1 mol. So the answer is 0.89 mol.

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Kinetic Theory Of Matter And Gas Laws

Stoichiometry And Chemical Reactions

States Of Matter

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Question 30 Report

The derivative of benzene that can be used in making explosives is

aniline

xylene

phenol

toluene

Chemistry Of Carbon Compounds (Nigeria Only)

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Question 31 Report

The Consecutive members of an alkane homologous series differ by

CH

_{2}

CH

_{3}

C

_{n}

H

_{n}

Answer Details

The consecutive members of an alkane homologous series differ by a CH2 unit. This means that each successive member of the alkane series has one more CH2 unit than the previous member. For example, consider the simplest alkane, methane (CH4). The next member of the series is ethane (C2H6), which differs from methane by one CH2 unit. The next member after that is propane (C3H8), which differs from ethane by another CH2 unit. This pattern continues for all members of the alkane homologous series. The reason for this is that each carbon atom in the alkane chain must be bonded to four other atoms, which are usually hydrogen atoms. This means that each carbon atom in the chain can only bond to one other carbon atom. Therefore, the length of the alkane chain can only increase by adding CH2 units to the end of the chain. In summary, the consecutive members of an alkane homologous series differ by a CH2 unit because this is the only way to add length to the alkane chain while maintaining the required number of bonds for each carbon atom in the chain.

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Chemical Equilibria

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Question 32 Report

The refreshing and characteristic taste of soda water and other soft drinks is as a result of the presence of

carbon(IV)oxide

carbon(ll)oxide

soda

glucose

Acids, Bases And Salts (Nigeria Only)

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Question 33 Report

In the upper atmosphere, the ultra-violet light breaks off a free chlorine atom from chlorofluorocarbon molecule. The effect of this is that the free chlorine atom will

be very reactive and will attack ozone

be non-reactive and will not attack ozone

not change the level of ozone in the atmosphere

increase the level of ozone in the atmosphere

Answer Details

The free chlorine atom that breaks off from a chlorofluorocarbon molecule will be very reactive and will attack ozone in the upper atmosphere. Ozone is a molecule made up of three oxygen atoms, and when the free chlorine atom reacts with ozone, it breaks the ozone molecule into two separate oxygen molecules. This reaction reduces the amount of ozone in the atmosphere, which is known as ozone depletion. Over time, this can lead to a thinning of the ozone layer, which protects life on Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun.

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Environmental Pollution

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Question 34 Report

Which of these alloys contains copper?

solder

steel

permallory

bronze

Answer Details

Bronze is the alloy that contains copper. Bronze is a metal alloy composed of copper and typically other elements such as tin, aluminum, silicon, or nickel. It is known for its strength, durability, and corrosion resistance. In fact, bronze is one of the earliest alloys created by humans, and it has been used for thousands of years to make tools, weapons, and decorative objects. Solder is an alloy of lead, tin, and sometimes other metals that is used to join metals together by melting the solder and allowing it to flow into the joint. Steel is an alloy of iron and carbon, and sometimes other elements like chromium, nickel, or manganese, that is known for its strength and durability. Permallory is a nickel-iron alloy with high magnetic permeability and low coercive force, which makes it useful in the production of electrical and electronic equipment. None of these alloys contain copper.

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Metals And Their Compounds

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Question 35 Report

2KClO3(g) MNO3? 2KCl(s) + 3O2(g)

The importance of the catalyst in the reaction above is that

heating may not be required before the reaction takes place

the reaction is controllable even at a high temperature

the reaction produces large quantity of oxygen

the reaction takes place more rapidly at a lower temperature

Stoichiometry And Chemical Reactions

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Question 36 Report

Diamond is a bad conductor of electricity because its bonding electrons are used in

crystal lattice formation

covalent bond formation

metallic bond formation

coordinate bond formation

Answer Details

Diamond is a bad conductor of electricity because of its unique structure and bonding. The carbon atoms in diamond form a covalent network, where each carbon atom is bonded to four other carbon atoms. These bonds are strong and hold the atoms in a rigid three-dimensional structure called a crystal lattice. In a covalent bond, atoms share electrons to form a stable compound. In diamond, each carbon atom shares its valence electrons with four neighboring carbon atoms, forming a very strong covalent bond. All the valence electrons in the crystal lattice are used in covalent bond formation, which means there are no free or mobile electrons to carry an electric current. In other words, the electrons are tightly held in the covalent bonds, making it difficult for them to move around the crystal lattice and conduct electricity. In contrast, metals conduct electricity well because they have delocalized or free electrons that can move through the lattice of positively charged ions. So, diamond, being a covalent network solid, does not have free electrons that can carry an electric current, which is why it is a bad conductor of electricity.

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Atomic Structure And Bonding

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Question 37 Report

The knowledge of half-life can be used to

Create an element

Detect an element

Split an element

Irradiate an element

Kinetic Theory Of Matter And Gas Laws

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Question 38 Report

If 1 litre of 2.2M sulphuric acid is poured into a bucket containing 10 litres of water and the resulting solution mixed thoroughly, the resulting sulphuric acid concentration will be

2.2M

1.1M

0.22M

0.11M

Answer Details

When 1 liter of 2.2M sulphuric acid is added to 10 liters of water, the total volume of the resulting solution is 11 liters. To find the resulting concentration of sulphuric acid, we need to use the equation: M1V1 = M2V2 where M1 is the initial concentration, V1 is the initial volume, M2 is the final concentration, and V2 is the final volume. We can plug in the values we know: M1 = 2.2M (the initial concentration of the sulphuric acid) V1 = 1L (the initial volume of the sulphuric acid) M2 = ? (the final concentration we're trying to find) V2 = 11L (the final volume of the resulting solution) Solving for M2, we get: M2 = (M1 x V1) / V2 M2 = (2.2M x 1L) / 11L M2 = 0.2M Therefore, the resulting sulphuric acid concentration is 0.2M or 0.2 moles per liter. In summary, when 1 liter of 2.2M sulphuric acid is mixed with 10 liters of water, the resulting sulphuric acid concentration is diluted to 0.2M. This is because the total volume of the resulting solution is greater than the initial volume of the sulphuric acid, which leads to a decrease in concentration.

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Question 39 Report

Aluminium does not react with either dilute or concentrated trioxonitrate (V) acid because

it is insoluble in either dilute or concentrated trioxonitrate (V) acid

it is lower than hydrogen in the electrochemical series

the reaction with trioxonitrate (V) acid has a light activation energy

an insoluble oxide is formed on its surface which renders it passive

Non-metals And Their Compounds

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Question 40 Report

When large hydrocarbon molecules are heated at high temperature in the presence of a catalyst to give smaller molecules, the process is known as

disintegration

polymerization

cracking

degradation

Answer Details

The process of breaking down large hydrocarbon molecules into smaller molecules by heating them at high temperatures in the presence of a catalyst is known as cracking. This process is used to convert heavy, high-molecular-weight hydrocarbon molecules into lighter, more valuable products such as gasoline and diesel fuel. The high temperatures cause the large molecules to break apart into smaller ones, and the catalyst helps speed up the reaction. This process is important in the petrochemical industry, as it allows for the production of a wider range of useful products from crude oil.

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