(a)(i) State two physical properties of hydrogen sulphide
(ii) Name the laboratory equipment used for intermittent production of hydrogen sulphide
(b) What property of hydrogen sulphide is illustrated in the reaction represented by the following equation?
H\(_2\)S\(_{(g)}\) + 2NaOH\(_{(aq)}\) \(\to\) Na\(_2\)S\(_{(aq)}\) + H\(_2\)O\(_{(l)}\)
Explanation
(a)(1) colourless gas at room temperature
(2) repulsive or smell like rotten egg
(ii) Kipp's apparatus
(b) Acidic properties