Chemistry Past Questions and Answers

Which of the following is TRUE of a catalyst? I. it alters the activation energy of a reaction
II. it is effective in a reaction but cannot initiate a reaction
III, it affects the equilibrium of a reversible reaction
IV. it affects the overall reaction

What mass of copper is deposited when 6.5g of granulated zinc reacts with excess copper(II) tetraoxosulphate(VI) solution?

The equation for the reaction is: Zn(s) + \( CuSO_4(aq)→ ZnSO_4(aq)+ Cu(s)\)[CU= 64; Zn=65]

An organic compound gave the following results on analysis: C = 29.3% ; H = 5.7%; Br = 65%.
What is the empirical formula of the compound? [C = 12, H = 1, Br=80]

Why does the treatment of cotton fabrics with dilute acids weaken the materials?

Naturally occurring lithium consists of 90% \( ^7_3Li \text{ and 10% } ^6_3 Li. \) What is the relative atomic mass of lithium?