Waec 2010 Chemistry Past Questions And Answers

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1

The products of fermentation of sugar are

  • A. carbon(IV) oxide and water
  • B. ethanol and carbon (IV) oxide
  • C. ethanol and water
  • D. ethanol and enzymes
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2

(a (i) Explain why water is referred to as a universal solvent.

(ii) Give one chemical test for water. H\(_2\)SO\(_4\)

(b) A current of 1.25A was passed through an electrolytic cell containing dil. for 40 minutes.

(i) Write (ii) Calculate the volume of gas produced at the anode at s.t.p. (1F = 96,500 C, Molar Volume of gas at s.t.p. = 22.4 dm\(^3\) mol\(^{-3}\) ]

(C) Consider the reaction represented by the following equation: Au\(_{(s)}\) + Cl\(_{2(g)}\) \(\to\) AuCl\(_{3(s)}\)

(I) Balance the equation

(ii) If 1.2509 of Au and 1.744g of Cl\(_2\) were mixed

I. determine which of the reactants is in excess II. calculate the excess amount [Au = 197.0, CI = 35.5]

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3

The main function of limestone in the blast furnance is to

  • A. act as a reducing agent
  • B. act as a catalyst
  • C. remove impurities
  • D. supply carbon (IV) oxide
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4

(a) (i) Define saturated solution.

(ii) Tha solubility of KNO\(_3\) at 20°C was 3.00 mol dm\(^{-3}\) If 67.0g of KNO\(_3\) was added to 250 cm\(^{-3}\) of water and stirred at 20°C, determine whether the solution formed was saturated or not at that temperature. [ KNO\(_3\) = 101.0 ]

(b) (i) Distinguish between dative bond and covalent bond.

(ii) Explain why sugar and common salt do not conduct electricity in the solid state.

(iii) State the type of intermolecular forces present in: I. hydrogen fluoride; II argon.

(iv) Consider the compounds with the following structures. S - H ---- N and O - H ---- N In which of the compounds is the hydrogen bond stronger? Give reason for your answer.

(c) (i) State Dalton's Law of Partial Pressure.

(ii) If 200cm of carbon (IV) oxide were collected over water at 18°C and 700 mmHg, determine the volume of the dry gas at s.t.p. [ standard vapour pressure of water at 18°C = 15 mmHg]

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5

Which of the following species correctly represented an ion of M with 13 protons and 10 electrons?

  • A.10M3+
  • B.10M3-
  • C.13M3+
  • D.13M3-
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6

Which of the following substances cannot be classified as a heavy chemical?

  • A. AgNO3
  • B. CaO
  • C. CaOCI2
  • D. H2SO4
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7

The energy change which accompanies the addition of an electron to a gaseous atom is

  • A. atomization
  • B. electron affinity
  • C. electronegativity
  • D. ionization
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8

(a)(i) Define in terms of electron transfer I. oxidizing agent; II. reducing agent.

(ii) Write a balanced equation to show that carbon in a reducing agent.

(iii) State the change in oxidation number of the specie that reacted with carbon in (a)((ii).

(b) A gas X has a vapour density of 32. It reacts with sodium hydroxide solution to form salt and water only. It decolourizes acidified potassium tetraoxomanganate (VII) solution and reacts with H\(_2\)S to form sulphur. Using the information provided:

(i) identify gas X; (ii) state two properties exhibited by X;

(iii) give two uses of X.

(c) Consider the following substances: sodium; lead (II) iodide; hydrogen; magnesium; oxygen. Which of the substances

(i) conducts electricity?

(ii) is produced at the cathode during electrolysis of H\(_2\)SO\(_{4(aq)}\)?

(iii) corresponds to the molecular formula A\(_2\)?

(iv) is an alkaline earth metal?

d)(i) Define the term salt.

(ii) Mention two types of salt

(iii) Give an example of each of the salts mentioned in (d)(ii) above.

(e) In a neutralization reaction, dilute tetraoxosulphate (VI) acid completely reacted with sodium hydroxide solution.

(i) Write a balanced equation for the reaction

(ii) How many moles of sodium hydroxide would be required for the complete neutralization of 0.50 moles of tetraoxosulphate (VI) acid?

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9

Which of the following statements about the electrolysis of CuSO44aq) using copper cathode and platinum anode is not correct?

  • A. Copper is deposited at the cathode
  • B. Oxygen is liberated at the anode
  • C. it is used for the purification of copper
  • D. The solution becomes acidic
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10

(a) Name one product of destructive distillation of coal that is (i) solid (ii) liquid; (iii) gas.

(b) (i) What is the major component of synthetic gas? (ii) Give one reason why synthetic gas is not a major source of air pollution.

(c) (i) Write a balanced chemical equation for the complete combustion of carbon. (ii) State two: I. physical; II. chemical properties of the product in (c)(i).

(d) (i) Name two allotropes of carbon that are I. crystalline, II. amorphous. (ii) State one use of each of the allotropes named in (d)(i).

(e) (i) By means of balanced chemical equations only, outline the process of manufacture of H\(_2\)SO\(_4\), by contact process.

(ii) State the function of H\(_2\)SO\(_4\) in each of the following reaction equations:

I. C\(_2\)H\(_5\)OH\(_{2(l)}\) \(\to\) C\(_2\)H\(_{4(g)}\);

II. Pb(NO\(_{3(g)}\) + H\(_2\)SO\(_{4(g)}\) —> PbSO\(_{4(s)}\) + 2HNO\(_{3(aq)}\)

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