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Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2011
Stoichiometry & Mole Concept
Solution
(a)Define the term solubility.
(b) The table below gives the solubility of salt Z at various mperatures
Temperature (^\circC)
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Solubility (mol dm\(^{-3}\))
0.13
0.21
0.31
0.45
0.63
0.85
1.10
(i) Plot a graph of solubility against temperature.
(ii) From the graph determine the solubility of salt Z at 35^\circC.
(iii) If 100cm\(^{-3}\) of the saturated solution is cooled from 55^\circC to 35^\circC, calculate the mass of salt Z that would crystallize out. [Molar mass of salt Z = 100 g]
(c)(i) Write a balanced equation to illustrate the reaction of AI\(_2\)O\(_3\) with dilute I. HCI; II. NaOH.
(ii) What is the name given to an oxide that exhibits both acidic and basic properties?
(iii) Give one metallic oxide which exhibite these properties.
(d)(i) Determine the oxidation number of: I. Al in [Al (H\(_2\)O)\(_6\)]\(^{3+}\); II. H in NaH.
(ii) Give the IUPAC name of each of the following substances; I. CuSO\(_4\).5H\(_2\)O; II. CaCO\(_3\); Ill. KMnO\(_4\).
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
(a) Solubility is the maximum amount of solute that would dissolve / be contained in 1 dm\(^3\) of solution at a given temperature.
(b)(i)
(ii) At 35^\circ solubility = 0.50 to 0.55 moldm\(^{-3}\) range
(iii) Solubility @ 55^\circC = 0.95 to 0.98 moldm\(^{-3}\)
1 moldm\(^{-3}\) of salt Z = 0.97; 100 = 97g
100cm\(^{-3}\) will contain = \(\frac{97 \times 100}{100}\) = 9.7g
Solubility @ 35^\circC = 0.54moldm\(^{-3}\)
1 drn\(^{-3}\) contain = 0.54 x 100 = 54g
100cm\(^{-3}\) will contain 54 x100 = 5.4g
10 Mass of salt that would crystallize out = 9.7 - 5.4 = 4.3g
(c)(i) (I) Al\(_2\)O\(_{3(s)}\) + 6HCl\(_{(aq)}\) \(\to\) 2AlCl\(_{3(s)}\) + 3H\(_2\)O\(_{(l)}\)
(II) Al\(_2\)O\(_{3(g)}\) 2NaOH\(_{(aq)}\) + 3H\(_2\)O\(_{(l)}\) \(\to\) 2NaAl(OH)\(_4\)
(ii) Amphoteric
(iii) ZnO / PbO / SnO /Al\(_2\)O\(_3\)
d)(i) I [Al(H\(_2\)O)\(_6\)]\(^{3+}\) = x + (0) = +3
x = +3
Al = +3
(II) NaH = 1+ x = 0
x = —1
H = — 1
(ii)(I) Copper (II) tetraoxosulphate VI pentahydrate
(II) Calcium tripxocarbonate IV
(III) Potassium tetraoxomanganate VII.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #51826)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2011
Atomic Structure and Periodic Table
Solution
(a)(i) What is a functional group?
(ii) State the functional group in each of the following compounds: I. CH\(_3\)CH\(_2\)CH(CH\(_3\))OH; II. CH\(_3\)CH\(_2\)CH\(_2\)COOH.
(b)(i) Complete the following equations:
(ii) Draw the structure(s) of the product(s) formed in (b)(i) above.
(c)(i).Write an equation for the prepzration of butan-2-ol from butene.
(d) (i) Give the reagents required for the following conversions to take place: I. CH\(_2\) = CH\(_2\) to CH\(_3\)CH\(_2\)OH; II. CH\(_3\)CH\(_2\)OH to CH\(_3\)COOH; Ill. CH\(_3\)COOH to CH\(_3\)COOCH\(_2\)CH\(_3\).
(e) Consider the following organic structure; CH\(_3\)OHCHCH = CHCOOH
(i) State what would be observed when the organic compound is treated with each of the following reagents: I. cold NaHCO\(_{3(aq)}\); II. hot solution of I\(_2\) in NaOH\(_{(aq)}\); Ill. bromine water.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
(a)(i) It is an atom or group of bonded atoms that is responsible for the chemical behaviour of an organ compound
(ii)(I) — OH or hydroxyl group or alkanol
(C) C\(_4\) H\(_8\) + H\(_2\)SO\(_4\) \(\to\) C\(_4\)H\(_8\)HSO\(_4\)
C\(_4\)H\(_9\)HSO\(_4\) + H\(_2\)O \(\to\) C\(_4\)H\(_8\)OH + H\(_2\)SO\(_4\)
OR
CH\(_2\) = CHCH\(_2\)CH + H\(_2\)O \(\to\) CH\(_3\)OHCHCH\(_2\)CH\(_3\)
OR
C\(_4\)H\(_8\) + H\(_2\)O \(\to\) C\(_4\)H\(_8\)OH
(d)(i) (I) Conc. H\(_2\)SO\(_4\) / H\(_3\)PO\(_4\)
(II) Acidified KMnO\(_4\) / K\(_2\)Cr\(_2\)O\(_7\) / Na\(_2\)Cr\(_2\)O\(_7\)
(Ill) Ethanol and Conc. H\(_2\)SO\(_4\)
(e)(i) (I) Effervescence occurs (II) Yellow precipitate (III) Bromine water decolourized
(ii) (I)
or — COOH or alkanoic group
(II) CH\(_3\)CHOH / CH\(_3\) adjacent to CHOH
(III) C = C or carbon — carbon double bond
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #51832)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2011
Matter & Separation Techniques
Solution
(a) A compound X reacts with excess HNO\(_{3(aq)}\) to give carbon (IV) oxide and another compound Y. A solution of Y reacts with NaOH\(_{(aq)}\) to form a white precipitate which is insoluble in excess NaOH\(_{(aq)}\). Identify X and Y.
(b) (i) Write a balanced equation to illustrate the reducing property of ammonia in its reaction with CuO.
(ii) Explain why it is not advisable to heat ammonium dioxonitrate (III) directly.
(iii) Give two uses nitrogen.
(c) Give the reason why (i) dilute \(H_2\)S\(O_4\) is not suitable for the preparation of CO\(_{2(g)}\) from CaCO\(_{3(s)}\) (ii) concentrated \(H_2\)S\(O_4\) cannot be used to dry ammonia gas.
(d) State two: (i) physical properties; (ii) chemical properties of metals.
(e) What is the oxidation number of: (i) chlorine in I. C\(l_2\). II. ClO\(_{-(3)}\)
(ii) vanadium in \(V_2\)\(O_5\)
(f)(i) Explain the term half-life. (ii) Two radioactive elements, P and Q have half-life of 1200 seconds and 3600 seconds respectively.
I. Which of the elements is more stable? II. Give a reason for your answer.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
(a) X — CaCO\(_3\) Y — Ca(NO\(_3\))\(_2\)
(b)i) 2NH\(_{3(g)}\) + 3CuO\(_{(s)}\) \(\to\) 3Cu\(_{(s)}\) + 3H\(_2\)O\(_{(g)}\) + N\(_{2(g)}\)
(ii) *Explosion may occur. *Because ammonium dioxonitrate (Ill) is unstable and decomposes exothermically.
(iii) *Manufacture of NH\(_3\) etc *liquid nitrogen as cooling agent * gas carrier in gas chromatography * as preventive against oxidation.
(c)(i) Dilute H\(_2\)SO\(_4\) reacts with CaCO\(_{3(s)}\) to form our insoluble salt CaSO\(_4\), which covers the CaCO\(_3\), thus preventing further reaction or production of CO\(_{2(g)}\) , after a short time. (ii) Conc. H\(_2\)SO\(_4\) reacts with ammonia to form a salt (NHq)\(_2\)SO\(_4\)
(d)i) Physical Properties of Metals * / ductility *Good conductor of heat / electricity *Sonorous *relatively high density * high melting / boiling points
(ii) Chemical Properties of Metals * Ionize by electron loss / reducing agent *Form basic oxides *(some) displace hydrogen from dilute oxide *A more reactive metal displaces or loss reactive metal from a solution cf its salt.
(e)(i) (I) Oxidation no of CI = 0
(II) Oxidation no of CI = + 5
(ii) Oxidation no of V = + 5
(f)(i) Half - life is the time taken for half of the total number of atoms in a given sample of the element to decay.
(ii)(I) Q is more stable
(II) Stability is dependent on half life, the longer it takes substance to decay the more stable it is.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #51839)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2011
Matter & Separation Techniques
Solution
(a)(i) Draw the energy profile diagram for the reaction; H\(_{2(g)}\) + I\(_{2(g)}\) \(\to\) 2Hl\(_{(g)}\); \(\Delta\)H = –13 KJ mol\(^{-1}\)
(ii) If the concentration of HI\(_{(g)}\) increases from 0.000 to 0.002 mol dm\(^{-3}\) in 80 seconds, what is the rate of t reaction?
(b)(i)Give one use of each of the following compounds: I. NaHC\(O_3\); II. CaS\(O_4\); III. CaC\(O_3\).
(ii) State a drying agent that can be used for each of the following gases: I. S\(O_2\); II. HCI; Ill. N\(H_3\)
(c)(i) Write an equation for the complete combustion of carbon in oxygen.
(ii) Calculate the number moles of carbon (IV) oxide produced from the complete combustion of 2.5 g of carbon. [ C = 12.0, O = 16]
(iii) Mention one use of I. carbon (II) oxide; II. carbon (IV) oxide.
(d) An industrial raw material has the following composition by mass:
Iron = 28.1%; Chlorine = 35.7%; Water cf crystallization = 36.2%.
Calculate the formula for the material. [H = 1.00, O = 16.0, CI = 35.5, Fe = 56.0]
(e) Give one example of a (i) metal that is liquid at room temperature,
(ii) non-metal that is liquid room temperature.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
(a)(i)
(ii) Rate = change in concentration = \(\frac{0.002 — 0.000}{80}\)
= \(\frac{0.002}{80}\)
= 2.5 x 10\(^{-5}\) moldm\(^{-3}\) sec\(^{-1}\)
(b) (i) (I) Manufactise of baking powder (II) Manufacture of tetraoxosulphate (VI) plaster of paris (P.O.P.)
(III) Cement making, extraction of iron, solvay process, manufacture of glass, manufacture of putty
(ii) (I) Conc. H\(_2\)SO\(_4\)
(II) Conc. H\(_2\)SO\(_4\)
(III) CaO / Silica gel.
(c)(i) C\(_{(s)}\) + O\(_{2(g)}\) \(\to\) CO\(_{2(g)}\)
(II) 12g C gives 1 mol CO\(_2\)
2. 5g C gives \(\frac{1 \times 2.5}{12}\)
= 0.208 mol.
(iii)(I) Extraction of metals, manufacturer of fuel, as gaseous fuel. (II) * Manufacture of fizzy drinks * Fire extinguisher * Cooling nuclear reactors *Refrigeration.
(d) Mole: Fe = \(\frac{28.1}{56}\); Cl = \(\frac{35.7}{35.5}\); H\(_2\)O = \(\frac{36.2}{18}\)
Mole ratio; Fe = \(\frac{0.5}{0.5}\); Cl = \(\frac{1}{0.5}\); H\(_2\)O = \(\frac{2}{0.5}\)
Fe =1; Cl = 2; H\(_2\)O = 4
(e)(i) Mercury (H\(_g\)) (ii) Bromine (Br\(_2\))
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #51841)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2011
Matter & Separation Techniques
Solution
(a) A colourless gas P was given off when dilute tetraoxosulphate (VI) acid was added to zinc salt Q. On bubbling the gas through lime water, a white precipitate R was formed. Identify P, Q and R.
(b) Name a suitable apparatus that could be used to perform each of the following activities in the laboratory
(i) storage of dilute silver trioxonitrate (V):
(ii) heating copper metal;
(iii) separation of a mixture of water and Kerosene. Give one reason for each of your answers in (b)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
(a) = CO\(_2\) or Carbon IV oxide gas
Q = ZnCO\(_3\) or Zinc trioxocarbonate IV gas
R = CaCO\(_3\) or calcium trioxocarbonate IV gas
(b)(i) Dark brown/amber coloured bottle
(ii) Bunsen burner
(iii) Separating funnel
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #60019)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2011
Matter & Separation Techniques
Solution
Credit will be given for strict adherence to the instructions, for observations precisely record and for accurate inferences. All tests, observations and inferences must be clearly entered in your answer book in ink, at the time they are made.
C is a mixture of two salts. Carry out the following exercises on C. Record your observations and identify any gas(es) evolved. State the conclusion drawn from the result of each fest
(a) Put all of C into a boiling tube and add about 5cm\(^3\) of distilled water. Stir thoroughly and filter. Keep both the residue and the filtrate.
(b) To about 2 cm\(^3\) of the filtrate, add few drops of Pb(NO\(_3\))\(_{(aq)}\). Boil the mixture and then allow to cool.
(c)(i) Put the residue in a test tube and add dilute HN\(O_3\). Shake the mixture and divide the solution into two portions
(ii) to the first portion from (c)(i), add NaOH\(_{(aq)}\) in drops acid then in excess.
(iii) To the second portion from (c)(ii), add aqueous ammonia in drops and then in excess
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
TEST
OBSERVATION
INFERENCE
(a) C + water, mixture stirred and filtered
partly dissolved, colorless filtrate. White residue
C contains soluble and insoluble salts
(b) Filterate + Pb(NO\(_3\))\(_2\) Boiled
then cooled
White precipitate formed
Precipitate dissolved
Precipitate reappears
Cl\(^-\), or SO\(_4^{2-}\) or CO\(_3^{2-}\)
Cl\(^-\) confirmed
(c)(i) Residue + dil. HNO\(_3\)
Effervescence or bubbles or gas evolved. Colourless, odourless gas which turns lime water milky
CO\(_2\) gas evolved from CO\(_3^{2-}\)
(ii) Solution from (i)+ NaOH\(_{(aq)}\) in drops
then in excess
White gelatinous precipitate formed, precipitate dissolves
Zn\(^{2+}\) or Al\(^{3+}\)
Zn\(^{2+}\) or Al\(^{3+}\)
(iii) Solution from (i)+ NH\(_{3(aq)}\) in drops
then in excess
White gelatinous precipitate formed, precipitate dissolves
Zn\(^{2+}\) or Al\(^{3+}\)
Zn\(^{2+}\) confirmed
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #60020)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2011
Stoichiometry & Mole Concept
Solution
Burette readings (initial and final) must be given to two decimal places. Volume of pipefte used must also be recored but no account of expeririental procedure is required. All calculations must be done in your answer book.
A is 0.100 mol dm\(^{-3}\) solution of an acid. B is a solution of KOH containing 2.8 g per 500 cm'\(^3\)
(a) Put A into the burette and titrate it against 20.0 cm\(^3\) or 25.0 cm\(^3\) portions of B using methyl orange as an indicator. Repeat the titration to obtain consistent titres. Tabulate your readings and calculate the average volume of A used.
(b) From your results and the information provided above, calculate the:
(i) number of moles of acid in the average titre;
(i) number of moles of KOH in the volume of B pipetted;
(ii) mole ratio of acid to base in the reaction. [H = 1.00, O = 16.0, K = 39.0]
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
Rough cm(\(^3\))
1st Titration (cm\(^3\))
2nd Titration (cm\(^3\))
Final Burette Readings
24.10
47.00
23.10
Initial Burette Readings
01.10
24.10
00.00
Volume of Acid used
23.00
22.90
23.10
Average Titre = \(\frac{23.00 + 22.90 + 23.100}{3}\)
= 23.0 cm\(^3\)
(b)(i) No of moles of acid = \(\frac{0.100 \times 23.00}{1000}\)
= 0.00230 moles
(ii) No of moles of KOH in B
500cm\(^3\) of B contains 2.8g of KOH
1000cm\(^3\) of B will contain \(\frac{2.8 \times 1000}{500}\)
= 5.60g KOH
Molar mass of KOH = 39 + 16 + 1
= 56 g mcl\(^{-1}\)
Conc. of B = \(\frac{5.6}{56} = 0.100 mol dm^{-3}\)
Number of moles of KOH in
B = \(\frac{0.100 \times 25}{1000}\)
= 0.00250 moles
(ii) Mole ratio of acid to base = 0.0023 : 0.0025
= 1 : 1
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #60021)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2010
Matter & Separation Techniques
Solution
Which of the following is an example of a mixture?
A
Common salt
B
Blood
C
Sand
D
Washing soda
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
The Blood is a mixture which consists of water, proteins, fats, oil, sugar, vitamins, hormones, enzymes,e\ etc
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #4463)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2010
Matter & Separation Techniques
Solution
The droplets of water observed around a bottle of milk taken out of the refrigerator is due to the fact that the?
A
water vapour in the air around the bottle gains some energy from the bottle
B
temperature of the milk drops as it loses heat into the surroundings
C
saturated vapour pressure of the milk is equal to the atmospheric pressure
D
water vapour in the air around the bottle loses some of its energy to the bottle
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
When a cold milk bottle is taken out from the refrigerator, the water vapor in the air around the bottle comes in contact with the cold surface of the bottle and gets condensed.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #4465)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2010
Particulate Nature of Matter
Solution
Calculate the percentage by mass of nitrogen in calcium trioxonitrate (V)
[Ca = 40, N = 14, O = 16]
A
8.5%
B
13.1%
C
17.1%
D
27.6%
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
Calcium trioxonitrate(V) is (CaNO\(_3\))\(_2\)
The molecular mass of CaNO\(_3\))\(_2\) = 40 + (14 + (16 X 3)) x 2 = 164
Relative molecular mass of nitrogen(N\(_2\)) = 14 x 2 = 28
% by mass of nitrogen in CaNO\(_3\))\(_2\) = \(\frac{28}{164}\) x \(\frac{100}{1}\)
= 17.073 ≈ 17.1%
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #4464)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2010
Particulate Nature of Matter
The IUPAC nomenclature of the compound LiAlH4 is?
A
lithiumtetrahydridoaluminate (III)
B
aluminium tetrahydrido lithium
C
tetrahydrido lithium aluminate (III)
D
lithium aluminium hydride
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option A.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #4484)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2010
Chemical Combinations & Bonding
Solution
How many unpaired electron(s) are there in the nitrogen sub-levels?
A
3
B
2
C
1
D
none
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
Nitrogen has 7 electrons in all.
Its electronic configuration is = \(1s^22s^22p^3\)
So, it has three unpaired electrons in its p-orbitals.
Note that the p orbital can accommodate a maximum of 6 electrons
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #4468)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2010
Chemical Combinations & Bonding
Solution
The maximum number of electrons in the L shell of an atom is?
A
2
B
8
C
18
D
32
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
The maximum number of electrons present in a particular shell is calculated by the formula 2n2, where “n” represents the shell number. For instance, K shell is the first shell and it can hold up to 2(1)2 = 2 electrons. Similarly, L shell is the second shell and it can hold up to 2(2)2 = 8 electrons.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #4470)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2010
Gas Laws & Kinetic Theory
Solution
The volume of a given gas is V cm\(^3\) at a pressure P mm Hg. what is the new volume of the gas if the pressure is reduced to half at constant temperature?
A
4 V cm3
B
2 V cm3
C
V/2 cm3
D
V cm3
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
Given:
V\(_1\) = V cm\(^3\) P\(_1\) = P mmHg V\(_2\) = ? P\(_2\) = \(\frac{P}{2}\) At constant temperature ⇒ Boyle's Law
P\(_1\)V\(_1\) = P\(_2\)V\(_2\)
V\(_2\) = \(\frac{{P_1}{V_1}}{P_2}\)
= \(\frac{{P}\times{V}\times {2}}{P}\)
V\(_2\) = 2V
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #4466)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2010
Acids, Bases, and Salts
Substance employed as drying agents are usually?
A
amphoteric
B
hygroscopic
C
efflorescent
D
acidic
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option B.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #4475)