Reactions- Topic 2 Flashcards
give the composition of air, their percentages and uses.
OXYGEN- 21%, used for welding torches, breathing apparatus, rocket fuel.
NITROGEN-78%, used for food preservation, electronics,
ARGON-0.9%, used for welding.
CARBON DIOXIDE-0.04%, use for fizzy drinks, fire extinguisher.
ALL OTHER (water and pollutants)- 0.06%
what is air a mixture of?
nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, noble gases + water vapour.
What are the properties of nitrogen?
colourless, odourless, less dense (lighter) than air
what are the properties of argon?
Colourless, odourless, gas at room temp, denser(heavier) than air.
What are the properties of oxygen?
Colourless, odourless, gas at room temp, slightly soluble in water, same density as air.
What are the properties of carbon dioxide?
colourless,odourless, gas.
What are the uses of oxygen?
breathing apparatus (hospital, fire brigade etc), rocket fuel, welding.
Give the equation for the preparation of oxygen.
hydrogen peroxide —> water + oxygen
What chemicals are required for preparation of oxygen?
Hydrogen peroxide, manganese dioxide catalyst.
What is the test for oxygen?
Glowing splint will relight.
What is a catalyst?
Chemical that speed up a reaction without being used up itself,
E.g platinum, iron.
What is an enzyme?
Soluble protein molecules. Speed up chemical reactions in cells.
(BIOLOGICAL CATALYSTS)
e.g DNA replication, digestion, protein synthesis.
name some reactions of oxygen. (Oxidation reactions)
respiration equation, rusting equation, burning a fuel equation.
what is the word equation for respiration?
sugar + oxygen —> carbon dioxide + water (energy)
what is the word equation for rusting?
iron+ oxygen+ water —> hydrated iron oxide