Chemistry Past Questions And Answers
Four elements P, Q, R and S have 1, 2, 3, and 7 electrons in their outermost shells, respectively. The element which is likely to be a metal is
- A) P
- B) Q
- C) R
- D) S
What is the relative molecular mass of the compound below?
[H = 1.0; C = 12.0; O = 16.0]
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- A. 137
- B. 136
- C. 64
- D. 59
A measure of the degree of disorder in a chemical system is known as the
- A. enthalpy
- B. free energy
- C. activation energy
- D. entrophy
(a) Write the molecular formula of X.
(i) What type of reaction is represented by the equation?
(ii) Consider the following reaction equation: C\(_{12}H_2\) \(\to\) X + C\(_8\)H\(_{18}\)
(iii) Draw the structure of two isomers of X.
(iv) Name the isomers drawn in (a)(iii).
(v) Write a balanced equation for the reaction between X and hydrogen.
(b) Describe one test for fats.
(c) Sulphur (IV) oxide is converted to tetraoxosulphate (VI) acid according to the following equation: 2SO\(_{2(g)}\) + O\(_{2(g)}\) + 2H\(_2\)O\(_{(l)}\) \(\to\) 2H\(_2\)OSO\(_{4(aq)}\). If 1.5 moles of oxgen reacts with sulphur (IV) oxide, calculate the mass of tetraoxosulphate (VI) acid produced. [H = 1.0; O = 16.0; S = 32.0].
(d) Consider the following neutralization reaction:
CH\(_3\)COOH + NaOH \(\to\) CH\(_3\)COONa + H\(_2\)O; \(\bigtriangleup\)H\(_1\)
CH\(_3\)COOH + NH\(_4\)OH \(\to\) CH\(_3\)COONH\(_4\) + H\(_2\)O; \(\bigtriangleup\)H\(_2\)
NaOH + HCl \(\to\) NaCl + H\(_2\)O \(\bigtriangleup\)H\(_3\)
(i) Arrange the enthalphy changes for the reactions in order of increasing magnitude.
(ii) Explain briefly your order in (d)(i).
(e) Consider the following substances. Cu\(_{(s)}\), BeCl\(_2\), NaH\(_{(s)}\), HF\(_{(s)}\)and CCl\(_{4(l)}\). State the substance(s) which;
(i) can conduct electricity;
(ii) is/are soluble in water.
View Discussion (0)WAEC 2017 THEORYThe following gases decolorize bromine water except
- A. C2H6
- B. C2H4
- C. C2H2
- D. C3H4
which of the following metals will show the highest metallic character?
- A) Zinc
- B) Copper
- C) Barium
- D) Calcium
Which of the following statements about dative bonding is not correct?
- A. there is sharing of electrons
- B. one atom must possess a lone pair electrons
- C. each participating atom contributes one electron
- D. it can be formed between molecules
Which of the following arrangements is in order of increasing ionization energy?
- A. AI, Si, P, S
- B. Si, AI,S,P
- C. S,P,Si,AI
- D. P, Si,S,AI
Soap lather is an example of a colloid in which a?
- A. liquid is dispersed in gas
- B. solid is dispersed in liquid
- C. gas is dispersed in liquid
- D. liquid is despersed in liquid
Which of these is correct about methyl orange?
- A) Yellow in excess aqueous hydrogen ions
- B) Pink in excess aqueous hydrogen ions
- C) Orange in excess aqueous hydrogen ions
- D) Colourless in excess aqueous hydrogen ions

