(a) Arrange the three states of matter in order of decreasing:
(i)        kinetic energy;
(ii)       force of cohesion.                                                         

 

(b) Consider the redox reaction equation:

(i)         State the change in oxidation number of:
I.          magnesium;
II.         hydrogen.

(ii)        Which of the species is being:
I.          oxidized;
II.         reduced?

(iii)       Identify the oxidizing agent.                                         

(c) (i) State two differences between boiling and evaporation.
(ii) What will be the effect of reduction of atmospheric pressure on the boiling point of water?                                                        

(d) For a given chemical equilibrium system, what is the significance of the equilibrium constant K?                                                    

(e) Consider the following organic compounds:
C\(_3\)H\(_7\)COOH; (CH\(_3\))\(_3\)COH.

Give the IUPAC name of each compound.                    

(f) Why are organic compounds classified on the basis of functional groups?                          
(g) State three differences between the solubility of solids in liquids and gases in liquids.                                                            

(h) Write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction between fluorine and water.        

(i) Define the term basicity of an acid.