Past Questions And Answers
The satisfaction of customers in all business activities is emphasized by
- A. market research
- B. marketing concept
- C. marketing mix
- D. product differentiation
(a)(i) State Graham's law of diffusion
(ii) If 100 cm\(^3\) of oxygen diffused in 4 seconds and 50cm\(^3\) of gas Y diffused in 3 seconds, calculate the relative molecular mass of gas Y. (0 = 16)
(b) Consider the following equilibrium reaction: X + 2Y\(_{(g)}\) \(\rightleftharpoons\) XY\(_{2(9)}\) \(\Delta\)H = -52KJ mol\(^{-1}\)
(i) State what happens to the yield of XY\(_2\) when the temperature is increased
(ii) Explain the effect of decrease in pressure on the equilibrium position.
(iii) State the effect of a catalyst on the I. position of equilibrium II. activation energy
(c)(i) State the differences between the solubilities of solids and gases in liquids.
(ii) Name the physical-properties used it choosing separation techniques for the following mixtures:
I. kerosene and petrol II. calcium trioxocarbonate (IV) and potassium chloride. III. ammonium chloride and sodium chloride.
(d)(i) State a method of preparing each of the following salts:
| Acid | Basicity |
| H\(_3\)PO\(_4\) | |
| CH\(_3\)COOH | |
| HNO\(_2\) |
(iii) State the difference between anhydrous and hydrated salts.
View Discussion (0)WAEC 2005 THEORYA constitution that requires a plebiscite or a referendum to be amended is
- A. rigid
- B. unwritten
- C. flexible
- D. written
(a) Name one metal in each case Which:
(i) exists as a liquid at room temperature,
(ii) can be found in nature in the uncombined state
(b) X and Y are 0.5 mol. dm\(^{-3}\) freshly prepared aqueous solutions of two salts of iron
(II) With excess sodium hydroxide solution, X gave a dirty green precipitate which was not obtained in the case of Y.
View Discussion (0)WAEC 1992 THEORYOne important consequence of the location of Nigeria between latitudes 41 and 14 North of the equator is that
- A. the northern part of the country enjoys land and sea breezes
- B. all parts of the country receive rainfall throughout the year
- C. all parts of the country have luxuriant vegetation
- D. Some parts Of the country enjoy a hot, wet tropical climate throughout the year
Iron ore is classified as
- A. semi-finished product
- B. primary product
- C. consumer product
- D. secondary product
The practice by which insurance companies share risks with other insurance companies is
- A. contribution
- B. re-insurance
- C. insurance
- D. underwriting
The four interior angles of a quadrilateral are (x + 20)°, (x+ 10)°, (2x - 45)° and (x - 25)°. Find the value of x
- A. 60
- B. 80
- C. 100
- D. 360
(a)(i) State the two types of hardness in water.
(ii) Name a salt that causes each type of hardness.
(ii) Write a balanced equation for the removal of each type of hardness.
(iv) State one effect of hard water on soap.
(b)(i) State whether the pH of each of the following is less than, equal to, or greater than 7.
I. Glucose solution II. Chlroine water III. Lime water IV. Sour milk
(ii) Give the difference between the following compounds: I. an acidic oxide and an amphoteric oxide; II. concentrated acid and a dilute acid; Ill. a normal salt and an acid salt
(c)(i) Iron reacts with H\(_2\)SO\(_4\) according to the equation: Fe\(_{(s)}\) + H\(_2\)SO\(_{4(aq)}\) ---> FeSO\(_{4(aq)}\) + H\(_{2(g)}\)
Calculate the mass of FeSO\(_4\) that would be produced by 0.5 mole of Fe. [H = 1, S = 32, Fe = 56]
(ii) List two allotropes of sulphur
(d)(i) State what would La observed when a damp starch-iodide paper is dropped into a gas jar of chloride
(ii) Explain your ansv.er in (d)(i) above.
(iii) State the products formed when ammonia reacts with excess chlorine.
View Discussion (0)WAEC 2005 THEORYWrite the following in full and explain their meanings: (a) C.I.F. (b) F.O.B. (c) F.A.S. (d) F.O.R. (e) C.F.
View Discussion (0)WAEC 1998 THEORY
