The colour formed on the surface of copper powder when it is heated in a china dish is:

In the electrolysis of water,why is the volume of gas collected over one electrode double that of the gas collected over the other electrode?

Complete the missing components/variables given as $x$ and $y$ in the following reactions:
$(a)$ $Pb(NO_3)_2(aq) + 2KI(aq) \longrightarrow PbI_2(x) + 2KNO_3(y)$
$(b)$ $Cu(s) + 2AgNO_3(aq) \longrightarrow Cu(NO_3)_2(aq) + x(s)$

Which among the following is(are) double displacement reaction$(s)$?
$(i)$ $Pb + CuCl_{2} \rightarrow PbCl_{2} + Cu$
$(ii)$ $Na_{2}SO_{4} + BaCl_{2} \rightarrow BaSO_{4} + 2NaCl$
$(iii)$ $C + O_{2} \rightarrow CO_{2}$
$(iv)$ $CH_{4} + 2O_{2} \rightarrow CO_{2} + 2H_{2}O$

Which among the following statement$(s)$ is(are) true? Exposure of silver chloride to sunlight for a long duration turns grey due to:
$(i)$ The formation of silver by decomposition of silver chloride
$(ii)$ Sublimation of silver chloride
$(iii)$ Decomposition of chlorine gas from silver chloride
$(iv)$ Oxidation of silver chloride

State what happens when:
$(a)$ Gypsum is heated at $373 \, K$.
Also,write the chemical equation for the reaction.