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The atomic numbers of elements Q,R, and T are 6,17 and 19 respectively
a) Write the electronic configuration
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i) Q 2:4 (NM) ( mk)
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ii) R 2:8:7 (NM) ( mk)
2
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iii) T 2:8:8:1 (M) ( mk)
2
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b) R reacted separately with Q and T to form compound X and Y respectively. State the
type of bond that exist in compound
i) X Covalent bond (1mk)
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ii) Y Ionic bond (1mk)
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c) Identify which one of the compound in (b) would be soluble in
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i) Water Y ( mk)
2
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ii) Petrol X ( mk)
2
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2. Ammonia gas is produced on industrial scale by a reversible reaction between hydrogen
and Nitrogen
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a) (i) Name the process by which ammonia is prepared. ( mk)
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Haber process
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(ii) Write the equation leading to formation of ammonia (1 mks)
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𝑁2 (𝑔) + 3𝐻2 (𝑔) ⇌ 2𝑁𝐻3 (𝑔)
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(iii) State three conditions for the reaction that took place (1 mks)
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 450 C o

 200 atmospheres
 Finely divided iron catalyst
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b) State one use of Ammonia gas ( mk)
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- used to manufacture fertilizers
- liquid ammonia is a source of hydrogen
- manufacture of nitric acid
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 c) State the test for ammonia gas (1mk)
- Ammonia turns moist red litmus paper blue
Or
- by reacting it hydrogen chloride gas/concentrated hydrochloric acid and it forms
dense white fumes.

3. When atmospheric air was passed over heated metal Z, a solid formed was dissolved in
water and a colourless alkaline gas with a punget chocking smell was given off.
a) Identify (1mk)
i) Z Calcium or Magnesium
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ii) the gas Ammonia
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b) Write an equation for
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i) The reaction of Z in air (1 mk)
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OR

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ii) The dissolution of the solid in water to form the gas (1 mk)
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𝐶𝑎3 𝑁2 (𝑠) + 6𝐻2 𝑂(𝑙) → 3𝐶𝑎(𝑂𝐻)2 (𝑎𝑞) + 2𝑁𝐻3 (𝑔)
𝑜𝑟
𝑀𝑔3 𝑁2 (𝑠) + 6𝐻2 𝑂(𝑙) → 3𝑀𝑔(𝑂𝐻)2 (𝑎𝑞) + 2𝑁𝐻3 (𝑔)
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c) State two uses of Nitrogen gas (1mk)
- Manufacture of ammonia
- used as a plant nutrient

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