(a)(i) State Graham's law of diffusion

(ii) If 100 cm\(^3\) of oxygen diffused in 4 seconds and 50cm\(^3\) of gas Y diffused in 3 seconds, calculate the relative molecular mass of gas Y. (0 = 16)

 

(b) Consider the following equilibrium reaction: X + 2Y\(_{(g)}\) \(\rightleftharpoons\) XY\(_{2(9)}\)     \(\Delta\)H = -52KJ mol\(^{-1}\)

(i) State what happens to the yield of XY\(_2\) when the temperature is increased

(ii) Explain the effect of decrease in pressure on the equilibrium position.

(iii) State the effect of a catalyst on the I. position of equilibrium II. activation energy

 

(c)(i) State the differences between the solubilities of solids and gases in liquids.

(ii) Name the physical-properties used it choosing separation techniques for the following mixtures:

I. kerosene and petrol II. calcium trioxocarbonate (IV) and potassium chloride. III. ammonium chloride and sodium chloride.

 

(d)(i) State a method of preparing each of the following salts:

Acid	Basicity
H\(_3\)PO\(_4\)
CH\(_3\)COOH
HNO\(_2\)

(iii) State the difference between anhydrous and hydrated salts.