(a) Write the chemical equation for the formation of named alkanoate.

(b)(i) What are the monomers of protein called?

(ii) Write the two functional groups present in the monomers named in (b)(i) above

(iii) State the type of reaction that leads to the formation of proteins from their monomers.

(a) When is a sample of water said to be hard?

(b) State one difference between temporary and permanent hardness of water

(c) Give one method of removing hardness completely from water

(d) Name two local is used for the production of soap.

(a) Give one physical property of

(i) diamond;

(ii) graphite

(b) Give two uses of diamond

(c) evidence that shows that both graphite and diamond are allotropes of carbon.

(a) Give two characteristic features of boiling

(b) What will be the effect of the following on the boiling point of water:

(i) addition of crystals of sodium chloride,

(ii) reduction of the atmospheric pressure?

(c) State two ways in which boiling differs from evaporation.

(a) Write the formula of the oxide of nitrogen in which nitrogen has oxidation number of (i) +1;

(ii) +2;

(iii) +3;

(iv) +4;

(b) State which of the oxides in (a) above is/are: (i) acidic (ii) neutral.