(a)(i) Sketch a graphical representation of Charles' law.

(ii) Calculate the volume of oxygen that would be required for the complete combustion of 2.5 moles of ethanol at s.t.p. [molar volume at s.t.p. = 22.4 dm\(^3\)]

(b)(i) State the collision theory of reaction rates.

(ii) Using the collision theory, explain briefly how temperature can affect the rate of a chemical reaction.

(c)(i) Define esterification.

(ii) Give two uses of alkanoates.

(iii) Give the products of the alkaline hydrolysis of ethyl ethanoate.

 

(d) A tin coated plate and a galvanized plate were exposed for the same length of time.

(i) Which of the two plates corrodes faster

(ii) Explain briefly your answer in 2(d)(i)