Oxygen preparation and properties — KCSE Chemistry

KCSE Chemistry · 67 practice questions · 4 syllabus objectives

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Describe the laboratory preparation of oxygen from hydrogen peroxide using MnO₂ as a catalyst

State the physical and chemical properties of oxygen and write equations for reactions with metals and non-metals

Describe the test for oxygen and state its industrial uses

Oxygen preparation and properties

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easySHORT ANSWER3 marks

Name the chemical equation for the reaction of magnesium with oxygen and state the nature of the product formed. (3 marks)

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Part (a) — 2 marks
2Mg + O2 → 2MgO (2 mks)
Part (b) — 1 mark
The product is basic (1 mk)
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easySHORT ANSWER4 marks

Name four physical properties of oxygen gas. (4 marks)

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Part (a) — 4 marks
Colourless gas (1 mk)
Odourless (1 mk)
Slightly soluble in water (1 mk)
Supports combustion (1 mk)
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easySHORT ANSWER2 marks

State two properties of oxygen that make it suitable for supporting combustion. (2 marks)

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Part (a) — 2 marks
Oxygen is a strong oxidising agent, promoting combustion reactions. (1 mk)
Oxygen supports combustion by reacting with fuel to release energy. (1 mk)
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State the chemical equation for the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide using manganese(IV) oxide as a catalyst. (2 marks)

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