Chemistry

In the laboratory preparation of ethyl ethanoate, the water present in the mixture is removed using a solution of?

A. an hydrous CaCl4 B. concentrated NaCO4 C. dilute NaOH D. concentrated H2SO4 Correct Answer: Option D - concentrated H2SO4…

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The process that occurs when two equivalent forms of a compound are in equilibrium is?

A. Isotopy B. Resonance C. Isomerism D. Reforming Correct Answer: Option B - Resonance Explanation Resonance involves two forms of…

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The acid anhydride that will produce weak acid in water is?

A. SO3 B. NO2 C. SO2 D. CO2 Correct Answer: Option D - CO2 Explanation H2CO3 is an example of…

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Temporary hard water is formed when rain water containing dissolved carbon(IV) oxide flows over deposits of?

A. CaCO3 B. Na2CO3 C. Na2SO4 D. CaSO4 Correct Answer: Option A - CaCO3 Explanation Permanent hardness in water= Mg…

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The tincture of iodine means iodine dissolved in?

A. ethanol B. bromine chloride C. chlorine water D. water Correct Answer: Option A - ethanol Explanation Tincture of iodine,…

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Aluminium hydroxide is used in the dyeing industry as a?

A. dye B. dispersant C. salt D. mordant Correct Answer: Option D - mordant Explanation Aluminium hydroxide is used in…

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The shape of the S-orbital is?

A. elliptical B. spiral C. circular D. spherical Correct Answer: Option D - spherical Explanation The shape of the S-orbital…

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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?

A. be very reactive and will attack ozone B. be non-reactive and will not attack ozone C. not change the…

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Which of the following separation techniques can be employed in obtaining solvent from its solution?

A. Evaporation B. Distillation C. Filtration D. Precipitation Correct Answer: Option B - Distillation Explanation Distillation is the process of…

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

A. boiling the water B. adding excess calcium hydroxide C. adding a calculated amount of calcium hydroxide D. adding sodium…

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