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How can you work out, using the changes in oxidation numbers, which compound out of KCl, KBr and KI has the greatest reducing power?

We can work this out by observing the changes in oxidation state of sulphur in concentrated sulphuric acid (H 2 SO 4 ) when this compound reacts with KCl, KBr and KI individually. As suggested by its name, a...
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Explain what happens to a crystal of iodine when it is heated (5marks)

A crystal of iodine sublimes from its solid state to its gaseous state without turning into a liquid. Iodine forms a molecular covalent crystal. This means that there are strong covalent bonds within the mol...
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Sodium chloride and sodium metal can both conduct electricity under differing conditions. Give the conditions required for each to conduct electricity and explain how each conducts electricity.

Sodium chloride will conduct electricity only when it is in a liquid state or in solution, this is because the ions are free to move in this state, allowing them to carry charge and conduct electricity. Sodi...
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How do I do redox calculations?

For example,Iron(II) sulphate can be oxidised using acidified potassium permanganate solution. Calculate the mass of iron(II) sulphate which will completely react with 200 cm3 of 0.25 mol l-1 acidified perma...
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Calculate the percentage of Copper in Copper oxide (CuO, Mr=80). (3 marks)

Ar of Cu = 64 (1 mark) Percentage of copper in CuO = 64/80 x100 (1 Mark) Percentage of copper in CuO = 80% (1 mark)
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