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Question 49

Hydrazine (N2H4\text{N}_2\text{H}_4N2​H4​) is a highly reactive compound widely used as a rocket propellant.

a.

Draw a dot and cross diagram to show the covalent bonding in a molecule of hydrazine. Only the outer electrons in each atom need to be shown.

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b.

Compound Z is a sweet-smelling liquid often used as a solvent in nail varnish removers.

Compound Z contains 54.5% carbon, 9.1% hydrogen and 36.4% oxygen by mass. Calculate the empirical formula of Z.

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c.

The relative formula mass (MrM_rMr​) of Z is 88. What is the molecular formula of Z?

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Chemical formulae, equations and calculations Questions

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80 exam-style questions on Edexcel IGCSE Chemistry Chemical formulae, equations and calculations. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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