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Swali 1 Ripoti
When the end alkyl groups of ethyl ethanoate are interchanged, the compound formed is
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The compound formed when the end alkyl groups of ethyl ethanoate are interchanged is ethyl propanoate. This is because ethyl ethanoate consists of two parts: the "ethyl" group and the "ethanoate" group. The ethyl group is a two-carbon chain, and the ethanoate group is a combination of a one-carbon chain and a carbonyl group (C=O) that is also attached to an oxygen atom. When the end alkyl groups are interchanged, the "ethyl" group is moved from the second carbon to the first carbon of the ethanoate group, and the "propanoate" group is formed. The "propanoate" group consists of a three-carbon chain and the carbonyl group. Therefore, the resulting compound is ethyl propanoate, which has a chemical formula of CH3CH2COOCH2CH3. This compound is commonly used as a flavoring agent and has a fruity odor reminiscent of pears.
Swali 2 Ripoti
The IUPAC nomenclature of the compound
H3 C - CH(CH3 ) - CH(CH3 ) - CH2 - CH3
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Swali 3 Ripoti
When ammonia and hydrogen ion bond together to form ammonium ion, the bond formed is called
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When ammonia and hydrogen ion go into bonding, they form ammonium ion by combining with a dative/coordinate covalent bond.
Swali 4 Ripoti
A radioactive nucleus has a half-life of 20 years, starting with 100,000 particles, how many particles will be left exactly at the end of 40 years
Maelezo ya Majibu
The half-life of a radioactive nucleus is the time it takes for half of its particles to decay. This means that after 20 years, 100,000 particles will become 50,000 particles. After 40 years, we can find the number of particles remaining by counting the number of half-lives that have passed. Since 40 years is double the half-life of 20 years, this means that two half-lives have passed, so the number of particles will be halved twice. Starting with 100,000 particles: - After 1 half-life (20 years), there will be 50,000 particles remaining. - After 2 half-lives (40 years), there will be 25,000 particles remaining. So, exactly at the end of 40 years, there will be 25,000 particles remaining.
Swali 5 Ripoti
Consider the reaction: A + 2B(g)⇌ 2C + D(g) (Δ H = +ve)
What will be the effect of decrease in temperature on the reaction?
Maelezo ya Majibu
The effect of a decrease in temperature on the reaction will be that the rate of the backward reaction will increase. In a chemical reaction, the rate of the forward and backward reactions are determined by the activation energy required for each step and the temperature of the system. When the temperature is decreased, the rate of the reaction decreases, and the rate of the backward reaction increases. This shift in the rate of the backward reaction means that there will be a shift in the position of the equilibrium of the reaction. As the rate of the backward reaction increases, the concentration of the reactants will increase and the concentration of the products will decrease, leading to a decrease in the overall yield of the products. In this reaction, as ΔH (the change in enthalpy) is positive, which means that the reaction is endothermic. Endothermic reactions absorb heat from the surroundings to proceed, so a decrease in temperature will lead to a decrease in the rate of the forward reaction and an increase in the rate of the backward reaction. This shift in the rate of the backward reaction will shift the position of the equilibrium of the reaction to the left, leading to an increase in the concentration of the reactants and a decrease in the concentration of the products.
Swali 6 Ripoti
What mass of magnesium would be obtained by passing a current of 2 amperes for 2 hours, through molten magnesium chloride?
[1 faraday = 96500C, Mg = 24]
Maelezo ya Majibu
Current (I) = 2A; Time (t) = 2 hours = 7200 secs
Q = It
= 2 x 7200 = 14400C
1 F = 96500C
x = 14400C
x = 1440096500
= 0.15F
Mg2+
+ 2e−
→
Mg
2F →
24g
0.15F →
x
2x = 24 x 0.15
x = 24×0.152
= 1.8g
Swali 7 Ripoti
Which of the following represents the kind of bonding present in ammonium chloride?
Maelezo ya Majibu
Ammonium chloride contains both ionic and covalent bonds. In ammonium chloride, the ammonium ion (NH4+) is positively charged and the chloride ion (Cl-) is negatively charged. These ions are held together by ionic bonds, which are formed between positively and negatively charged ions. However, the bond between the hydrogen atom in the ammonium ion and the nitrogen atom in the ammonium ion is also a covalent bond. This type of covalent bond is known as a dative covalent bond, or a coordinate covalent bond, because the electron pair being shared is supplied by one atom only (the nitrogen atom in this case). So, the kind of bonding present in ammonium chloride is both ionic and dative covalent. In simple terms, ammonium chloride contains both ionic bonds between its positive and negative ions, and a dative covalent bond between the hydrogen atom and nitrogen atom within the ammonium ion.
Swali 8 Ripoti
The combustion of carbon(ii)oxide in oxygen can be represented by equation.
2CO + O2 ? 2CO2
Calculate the volume of the resulting mixture at the end of the reaction if 50cm3 of carbon(ii)oxide was exploded in 100cm3 of oxygen
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Swali 9 Ripoti
If the cost of electricity required to discharge 10g of an ion X3+ is N20.00, how much would it cost to discharge 6g of ion Y2+ ?
[1 faraday = 96,500C, atomic masses are X = 27, Y = 24]
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X3+
+ 3e−
→
X
3F = 27g
xF = 10g
x3=1027⟹x=109F
109
F ≡
N20.00
1F is equivalent to x
1109=x20
910=x20⟹x=N18.00
1F is equivalent to N18.00.
Y2+
+ 2e−
→
Y
2F = 24g
xF = 6g
x = 6×224=12F
1F = N18.00
12
F = 12×N18.00
= N9.00
Swali 10 Ripoti
A cell shorthand notation can be written as A / A+ // B2+ /B. The double slash in the notation represents the
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The double slash in the cell shorthand notation represents the salt bridge. A salt bridge is a component of an electrochemical cell that connects the two half-cells and allows the flow of ions between them. It consists of an inert electrolyte solution (usually a salt) that is placed between the two half-cells. The purpose of the salt bridge is to maintain electrical neutrality in each half-cell by allowing the flow of ions to balance the charge buildup in the half-cells. In the cell shorthand notation, the double slash "//" represents the salt bridge that connects the two half-cells of the electrochemical cell. The first half-cell is represented on the left-hand side of the slash and the second half-cell is represented on the right-hand side of the slash. The anode (where oxidation occurs) is represented on the left side, and the cathode (where reduction occurs) is represented on the right side. Therefore, the correct answer is option number 3: salt bridge.
Swali 11 Ripoti
Which of the following pollutants will lead to the depletion of ozone layer?
Maelezo ya Majibu
The pollutant that leads to the depletion of the ozone layer is chlorofluorocarbon (CFCs). CFCs are man-made chemicals that were widely used in the past as refrigerants, solvents, and propellants. When CFCs are released into the atmosphere, they rise into the stratosphere, where they come into contact with ozone molecules. The chlorine atoms in CFCs react with ozone, breaking apart the ozone molecules and causing a reduction in the overall amount of ozone in the stratosphere. This process continues until all of the ozone-depleting chlorine atoms have been depleted. The resulting decrease in ozone in the stratosphere leads to an increase in the amount of harmful ultraviolet radiation that reaches the Earth's surface, which can have negative impacts on human health and the environment.
Swali 12 Ripoti
Which of the following conditions will most enhance the spontaneity of a reaction?
Maelezo ya Majibu
The condition that will most enhance the spontaneity of a reaction is when ΔH is negative (i.e., the reaction releases heat) and ΔS is positive (i.e., the reaction increases the disorder or randomness of the system). This is because a negative ΔH indicates that the reaction releases energy, which is favorable for a spontaneous reaction, while a positive ΔS indicates that the system becomes more disordered, which is also favorable for spontaneous reactions. Among the given options, the first condition of a negative and greater ΔH than ΔS is the best option for enhancing the spontaneity of a reaction. The other options have either a positive ΔH or a zero ΔS, which is not favorable for spontaneous reactions.
Swali 13 Ripoti
At 27°C, 58.5g of sodium chloride is present in 250cm3 of a solution. The solubility of sodium chloride at this temperature is?
(molar mass of sodium chloride = 111.0gmol−1 )
Maelezo ya Majibu
Given the Mass of the salt = 58.5g
Volume = 250 cm3
= 0.25 dm3
Mass concentration = MassVolume
= 58.50.25
= 234 gdm−3
Solubility (in moldm−3
= 234111
= 2.11 moldm−3
≊
2.0 moldm−3
Swali 14 Ripoti
The shapes of water, ammonia, carbon (iv) oxide and methane are respectively
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Swali 15 Ripoti
For the general equation of the nature
XP + yQ ⇌ mR + nS, the expression for the equilibrium constant is
Maelezo ya Majibu
The expression for the equilibrium constant for the general equation XP + yQ ⇌ mR + nS is: Kc = [R]m[S]n / [P]x[Q]y where Kc is the equilibrium constant, [R] and [S] are the concentrations of the products, and [P] and [Q] are the concentrations of the reactants, all raised to the stoichiometric coefficients (m, n, x, y) in the balanced equation. This equation is known as the equilibrium constant expression and it represents the ratio of the concentrations of the products and reactants at equilibrium for a particular chemical reaction. The equilibrium constant is a measure of how far a reaction proceeds towards completion, with a larger value indicating a greater extent of reaction. The equilibrium constant expression is derived from the law of mass action, which states that the rate of a chemical reaction is proportional to the product of the concentrations of the reactants raised to their stoichiometric coefficients. At equilibrium, the rates of the forward and reverse reactions are equal, and the equilibrium constant expression represents the ratio of the rate constants for these two reactions. Therefore, the correct expression for the equilibrium constant for the general equation XP + yQ ⇌ mR + nS is Kc = [R]m[S]n / [P]x[Q]y.
Swali 16 Ripoti
Which of the following could not be alkane?
Maelezo ya Majibu
An alkane is a type of hydrocarbon with only single bonds between the carbon atoms. It follows the general formula CnH2n+2, where "n" is the number of carbon atoms in the molecule. To determine whether a molecule is an alkane or not, we can calculate its molecular formula and check if it fits the general formula of alkane. Out of the given options, the third one (C7H14) cannot be an alkane. To see why, let's use the general formula of alkane, which is CnH2n+2. For C7H14 to be an alkane, it should have 2n+2 = 2(7) + 2 = 16 hydrogen atoms. However, C7H14 has only 14 hydrogen atoms, which means it does not follow the general formula of alkane. Therefore, C7H14 cannot be an alkane. The other options are as follows: - C4H10: This is butane, which is an alkane with four carbon atoms. - C5H12: This is pentane, which is an alkane with five carbon atoms. - C8H18: This is octane, which is an alkane with eight carbon atoms. In summary, the molecule C7H14 cannot be an alkane because it does not follow the general formula of alkane, while the other options are all examples of alkanes.
Swali 17 Ripoti
Which of the following alkaline metals react more quickly spontaneously with water?
Maelezo ya Majibu
The alkaline earth metals (Be, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, and Ra) are the second most reactive metals in the periodic table, and, like the Group 1 metals, have increasing reactivity in the higher periods. Beryllium (Be) is the only alkaline earth metal that does not react with water or steam, even if metal is heated to red heat. Additionally, beryllium has a resistant outer oxide layer that lowers its reactivity at lower temperatures.
Magnesium shows insignificant reaction with water, but burns vigorously with steam or water vapor to produce white magnesium oxide and hydrogen gas:
A metal reacting with cold water will produce metal hydroxide. However, if a metal reacts with steam, like magnesium, metal oxide is produced as a result of metal hydroxides splitting upon heating.
The hydroxides of calcium, strontium and barium are only slightly water-soluble but produce sufficient hydroxide ions to make the environment basic, giving a general equation of:
Order of reactivity | Metal | Reactions with water or steam |
---|---|---|
most reactive | potassium (K) | very vigorous reaction with cold water |
↑ | sodium (Na) | vigorous reaction with cold water |
↓ | calcium (Ca) | less vigorous reaction with cold water |
least reactive | magnesium (Mg) | slow reaction with cold water, vigorous with steam |
Swali 18 Ripoti
The molecular shape and bond angle of water are respectively
Maelezo ya Majibu
The shape of water molecule = Bent/ V- shaped
The bond angle of water = 104.5°/ 105°
Swali 19 Ripoti
Which of the following pairs cannot be represented with a chemical formula?
Maelezo ya Majibu
The pair that cannot be represented with a chemical formula is air and bronze. Air is a mixture of several gases, primarily nitrogen (N₂) and oxygen (O₂), with small amounts of other gases such as argon (Ar), carbon dioxide (CO₂), and neon (Ne). Since air is a mixture and not a pure substance, it cannot be represented by a chemical formula. Bronze, on the other hand, is an alloy composed mainly of copper (Cu) and tin (Sn) with small amounts of other metals. The composition of bronze can vary depending on the specific alloy, but it can be represented by a chemical formula such as CuSn. Sodium chloride (NaCl) is a compound composed of sodium (Na) and chlorine (Cl) in a fixed ratio of 1:1, and it can be represented by a chemical formula. Similarly, copper (Cu) and sodium chloride (NaCl) can each be represented by a chemical formula. Cu is an element, so its chemical formula is simply its symbol, while NaCl is a compound with a fixed ratio of sodium and chlorine atoms. Caustic soda (sodium hydroxide, NaOH) and washing soda (sodium carbonate, Na₂CO₃) are both compounds that can be represented by chemical formulas. NaOH consists of one sodium atom, one oxygen atom, and one hydrogen atom, while Na₂CO₃ consists of two sodium atoms, one carbon atom, and three oxygen atoms.
Swali 20 Ripoti
SO3 is not directly dissolved in water in the industrial preparation of H2 SO4 by the contact process because
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Swali 21 Ripoti
Na2 CO3 + 2HCl → 2NaCl + H2 O + CO2
The indicator most suitable for this reaction should have a pH equal to
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Methyl orange is the best indicator for the reaction with range 3.1 - 4.4.
Swali 22 Ripoti
A certain hydrocarbon on complete combustion at s.t.p produced 89.6dm3 of CO2 and 54g of water. The hydrocarbon should be
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In the question above an Hydrocarbon combust to give CO2 and H20
Let Hydrocarbon be
CxHy + x+Y/4O2= xCO2 + Y/2H2O
Mass of C0=44g and H2O=18g
at STP vol= 22.4
Therefore, 1mole of CO2 contains 44g and 22.4dm³ at STP
1mole = 22.4dm³
xmole = 89.6dm³
Cross multiplying x=89.6/22.4 =4mole of CO2 produce
1mole of H2O = 18g
Xmole = 56g
Cross multiplying
X = 56/18 = 3mole of H20
Then....
CxHy + X + y/4O2 = 4CO2+ 3H2O
Balancing
C4H6 + 6O2 = 4CO2 + 3H2O
Swali 24 Ripoti
Hydrogen bond is a sort of
Maelezo ya Majibu
Hydrogen bond is a covalent intermolecular bond that exists between hydrogen and highly electronegative elements like nitrogen, oxygen and fluorine.
Swali 25 Ripoti
The hybridization in the compound CH3−CH2−C≡H is
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The hybridization in a and b is sp3 hybridization while in c and d is sp hybridization.
Swali 26 Ripoti
Hydrogen diffused through a porous plug
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Hydrogen gas (H2) diffuses faster than oxygen gas (O2) through a porous plug. This is because the rate of diffusion of a gas through a porous plug is inversely proportional to the square root of its molar mass. Since the molar mass of hydrogen (2 g/mol) is much smaller than that of oxygen (32 g/mol), the rate of diffusion of hydrogen through a porous plug is much faster than that of oxygen. To be more specific, the ratio of the diffusion rates of two gases through a porous plug is given by the equation: Rate of diffusion of gas A / Rate of diffusion of gas B = √(Molar mass of gas B / Molar mass of gas A) Using the molar masses of hydrogen and oxygen, we get: Rate of diffusion of hydrogen / Rate of diffusion of oxygen = √(32 g/mol / 2 g/mol) = √16 = 4 Therefore, hydrogen diffuses through a porous plug four times as fast as oxygen. Thus, the correct answer is: four times as fast as oxygen.
Swali 27 Ripoti
Consider the equation below:
Cr2 O2−7 + 6Fe2+ + 14H+ → 2Cr3+ + 6Fe3+ + 7H2 O.
The oxidation number of chromium changes from
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Cr2
O2−7
+ 6Fe2+
+ 14H+
→
2Cr3+
+ 6Fe3+
+ 7H2
O
The oxidation of Cr in Cr2
O2−7
:
Let the oxidation of Cr = x;
2x + (-2 x 7) = -2 ⟹
2x - 14 = -2
2x = 12 ; x = +6
Hence, the change in oxidation of Cr = +6 to +3
Swali 28 Ripoti
The cost of discharging 6.0g of a divalent metal, X from its salt is ₦12.00. What is the cost of discharging 9.0g of a trivalent metal, Y from its salt under the same condition?
[X = 63, Y = 27, 1F = 96,500C]
Maelezo ya Majibu
For X: X2+
+ 2e−
→
X
2F = 63g
xF = 6g
x = 6×263=421F
421
F = N12.00
1F = 12421
= N63.00
1F is equivalent to N63.00.
For Y: Y3+
+ 3e−
→
Y
3F = 27g
xF = 9g
x = 3×927
= 1F
1F = N63.00
Swali 29 Ripoti
In the reaction:
M + N → P
ΔH = +Q kJWhich of the following would increase the concentration of the product?
Maelezo ya Majibu
Increasing the temperature would increase the concentration of the product, P. The reaction rate, or the speed at which the reaction occurs, is influenced by temperature. An increase in temperature raises the kinetic energy of the reacting molecules, making it easier for them to collide and react. This leads to a higher rate of reaction and a higher concentration of the product, P. Adding a suitable catalyst can also increase the reaction rate, but it does not directly affect the concentration of the product. Increasing the concentration of P does not affect the reaction itself, but is a result of the reaction having taken place. Decreasing the temperature would slow down the reaction rate and reduce the concentration of the product.
Swali 30 Ripoti
An element Z contains 80% of 168 Z and 20% of 188 Z. Its relative atomic mass is
Maelezo ya Majibu
R.A.M of Z = 16(80100)+18(20100)
= 12.8+3.6
= 16.4
Swali 31 Ripoti
Consider the reaction
A(s) + 2B(g) → 2C(aq) + D(g)
What will be the effect of a decrease in pressure on the reaction?
Maelezo ya Majibu
Given: The equation below
A(s) + 2B(g) → 2C(aq) + D(g)
Since we have a higher number of moles of gaseous species on the LHS, i.e 2, a decrease in pressure will favor the forward reaction.
Swali 32 Ripoti
Which quantum divides shells into orbitals?
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The quantum that divides shells into orbitals is the "Azimuthal" quantum number, also known as the "angular momentum" quantum number. The azimuthal quantum number determines the shape of an electron's orbital, which is a region in space where there is a high probability of finding an electron. It describes the angular momentum of an electron in an atom and the number of subshells within a given shell. Each subshell is associated with a specific shape, and can hold a certain number of electrons. The azimuthal quantum number is represented by the letter "l" and can have integer values ranging from 0 to (n-1), where "n" is the principal quantum number. Each value of "l" corresponds to a different subshell shape: - l = 0 corresponds to an "s" subshell, which is spherical in shape. - l = 1 corresponds to a "p" subshell, which has a dumbbell shape with two lobes. - l = 2 corresponds to a "d" subshell, which has a more complex shape with four lobes and a doughnut-like ring. - l = 3 corresponds to an "f" subshell, which has an even more complex shape with eight lobes. The number of orbitals within a subshell is equal to 2l+1. For example, a "p" subshell (l = 1) has three orbitals (2l+1 = 3), which are labeled as "px", "py", and "pz". In summary, the azimuthal quantum number determines the shape of the electron's orbital and the number of subshells within a given shell, and it is represented by the letter "l".
Swali 33 Ripoti
A solution X, on mixing with AgNO3 solution gives a white precipitate soluble in aqueous NH3 , a solution Y, when also added to X, also gives a white precipitate which is soluble when heated solutions X and Y respectively contain
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Swali 34 Ripoti
By what amount must the temperature of 200cm3 of Nitrogen at 27°C be increased to double the pressure if the final volume is 150cm3 (Assume ideality)
Maelezo ya Majibu
Using the ideal gas law and equation:
P1V1T1=P2V2T2
P1×200cm3300K=2P×150cm3T2
Cross multiply:
T2=300×150×2P200×P
=450K
or 177∘C
Don't forget to convert to ∘C
Swali 35 Ripoti
The IUPAC name for CH3 CH2 COOCH2 CH3 is
Maelezo ya Majibu
The IUPAC name for the given molecule is ethyl propanoate. To arrive at the IUPAC name, we first identify the longest continuous chain of carbon atoms, which in this case is a 4-carbon chain (propane). We then identify and name the substituent groups attached to this chain, which are a methyl group (CH3) attached to the second carbon atom and an ethoxy group (OC2H5) attached to the third carbon atom. The ethoxy group is named as an ethyl group, and the entire molecule is named as ethyl propanoate, following the standard IUPAC naming conventions for esters.
Swali 36 Ripoti
X is a substance which liberates CO2 on treatment with concentrated H2 SO4 . A warm solution of X can decolorize acidified KMnO4 . X is
Maelezo ya Majibu
It should be noted that for X to liberate CO2
, X must be a carbonate or an oxalate. Since X decolorizes KMnO4
, X must be an oxalate.
Therefore, X is H2
C2
O4
.
Swali 37 Ripoti
What technique is suitable for separating a binary solution of potassium chloride and potassium trioxochlorate (V)?
Maelezo ya Majibu
Fractional crystallization is the most suitable technique for separating a binary solution of potassium chloride and potassium trioxochlorate (V). This is because fractional crystallization is a process that separates a mixture of substances based on their solubility in a solvent at a particular temperature. In this case, potassium chloride and potassium trioxochlorate (V) have different solubilities in a solvent such as water at different temperatures. By carefully controlling the temperature, the solubility of each compound can be selectively increased or decreased, allowing them to be separated by crystallization. The less soluble compound will form crystals first and can be separated from the more soluble compound, which remains in the solution. Therefore, fractional crystallization can be used to separate potassium chloride and potassium trioxochlorate (V) in a binary solution.
Swali 38 Ripoti
The part of the total energy of a system that accounts for the useful work done in a system is known as
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The part of the total energy of a system that accounts for the useful work done in a system is known as "Gibbs free energy". Gibbs free energy is a thermodynamic property that represents the amount of energy that can be converted into useful work in a system. It takes into account both the energy of the system and the entropy, or disorder, of the system. In other words, Gibbs free energy is a measure of the energy available to do work, taking into account the energy that is unavailable due to entropy. In simple terms, if a system has a high Gibbs free energy, it has a lot of energy available to do work, and if a system has a low Gibbs free energy, it has little energy available to do work.
Swali 39 Ripoti
Which of the following is a physical change?
Maelezo ya Majibu
A physical change refers to a change in a substance that does not result in a change in its chemical composition. Out of the options provided, freezing ice cream is a physical change. This is because when ice cream is frozen, it changes from a liquid state to a solid state without any chemical reaction occurring. Exposing white phosphorus to air is a chemical change, as it reacts with oxygen in the air to form a new substance, phosphorus oxide. Burning kerosene is also a chemical change, as it undergoes combustion to form new substances, such as carbon dioxide and water vapor. Dissolving calcium in water is a physical change, as it simply involves the physical mixing of two substances without any chemical reaction occurring. Therefore, the only option that is a physical change is freezing ice cream.
Swali 40 Ripoti
Hydrocarbons which will react with Tollen's reagent conform to the general formula
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