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Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2010
Stoichiometry & Mole Concept
An organic compound contains 40.0% carbon, 6.7% hydrogen and 53.3% oxygen. What is the empirical formula of the compound? [O = 16.0, C = 12.0, H = 1.0]
A
C2HO
B
CHO
C
CH2O
D
CHO2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option C.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #37544)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2010
Acids, Bases, and Salts
Compound N reacts with sodium metal to produce a gas that gives a 'pop' sound with a burning splint N also react with ethanoic acid to give a sweet smelling liquid. Compound N is an
A
alkanol
B
alkanoate
C
alkane
D
alkanoic acid
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: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #37545)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2010
Matter & Separation Techniques
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
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option C.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #37548)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2010
Matter & Separation Techniques
Which of the following substances cannot be classified as a heavy chemical?
A
AgNO3
B
CaO
C
CaOCI2
D
H2SO4
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: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #37549)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2010
Matter & Separation Techniques
Which of the following metals exists as liquid at ordinary temperature?
A
Copper
B
Gold
C
Mercury
D
Silver
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option C.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #37550)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2010
Matter & Separation Techniques
Solution
(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\(_{3(aq)}\)
A
Copper
B
Gold
C
Mercury
D
Silver
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
(a)(i) coke (ii) ammoniacal liquor/coal tar (iii) coal gas
(b) (i) methane (ii) because sulphur is removed in the gasification process/it does not contain sulphur or sulphur compounds.
(c)(i) C\(_{(S)}\) + O\(_{2(g)}\) --> CO\(_{2(g)}\)
(ii) I. is a gas at room temperature - it is a colourless gas - it is an odourless gas - it is denser than air - it readily liquefies and solidifies/easily compressible.
II. - reacts with alkali to form trioxocarbonate (IV) - it is soluble in water - reacts with (burning) Mg to form MgO - reacts with red hot carbon to form CO - It is weakly acidic in water - it does not support combustion.
(d)(i) I. diamond graphite II. -coal/ lampblack/soot/carbon black - coke - charcoal.
(ii) I. Diamond - as a cutting tool - as jewellery;
Graphite - as a lubricant - as an electrode - as pigment in paints - as neutron moderators in nuclear reactors.
II. Coke - as a fuel -as a reducing agent/in the extraction of metals - preparation of carbides - for making water gas/producer gas.
Coal - as a fuel -as a starting material for chemicals.
Charcoal - as a fuel - as absorbent/in gas mask - in the purification of gases - in the recovery of industrial solvent - for removing colouring matter from substances
Lampblack/Soot/carbon black: - to colour rubber tyres - to make boot/shoe polish - to make printers ink - to make black paint - typewriting ribbons - carbon paper.
(e)(i) I. S\(_{(s)}\) + O\(_{2(g)}\) --> SO\(_{2(g)}\)
II. 2SO\(_{2(g)}\) + O\(_{2(g)}\) \(\rightleftharpoons\) 2SO\(_{3(g)}\)
III. SO\(_{3(g)}\) + H\(_2\)SO\(_{4(g)}\) -> H\(_2\)S\(_2\)O7\(_{7(l)}\)
IV. H\(_2\)SO7\(_{7(l)}\) + H\(_2\)O\(_{(l)}\) -> 2H\(_2\)SO\(_{4(l)}\)
(ii) I. - dehydrating agent
II. precipitating agent/displacement agent.
Source: Official Exam / Past Question Archive
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2010
Atomic Structure and Periodic Table
Solution
(a) i) Give the name and nature of the radiations that are emitted during radioactivity.
ii) State two differences between chemical reaction and nuclear reaction.
iii) Balance the following nuclear reactions and identify X and Y.
I. \(^{212}_{84} PO\) \(\to\) \(^{208}_{82} Pb\) + X
II \(^{137}_{55}Cs\) \(\to\) \(^{137}_{55}Ba\) + Y
(b) The electron configuration of an element X is: 1s\(^2\) 2s\(^2\) 2p\(^6\) 3s\(^2\) 3p\(^5\)
(i) Deduce the atomic number of X.
(ii) To what group does X belong?
(iii) Give two properties of the group to which the element X belong.
(iv) Identify element X by name.
(v) Write a balanced equation to represent the reaction between the element X and hot concentrated NaOH.
(c)(i) Explain why: I. graphite is used as a lubricant; II. diamond is used as an industrial cutting tool.
(ii) Write an equation to represent the reaction between aqueous HCI and NH\(_3\) solution.
(iii) Name the type of reaction represented by the equation.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
(a)(i)- alpha particle, (doubly charged) helium nucleus/high ionizing/low penetrating power/deflected towards negative plate.
- beta particle, (fast moving) electron/moderate ionizing/moderate penetrating power/deflected towards positive plate.
- gamma radiation, (high energy) electromagnetic radiation/low ionizing/high penetrating power effect in magnetic field.
(ii)
Chemical Reaction
Nuclear Reaction
- atoms are rearranged by the breaking and forming of chemicarbondlno new atom is formed/atomic number or mass number of each element does not change.
- only (valence) electrons are involved.
- reactions are accompanied by absorption /release of (relatively) small amount of energy.
- rate of reaction is influenced by temperature, pressure, concentration and catalyst.
- elements are converted to other elements/new elements may be formed/atomic number or mass number of each element may change
- protons, neutrons, electrons and other elementary particles may be involved.
- reactions are accompanied by release of (relatively) large amount of energy.
- rate of reaction normally is not affected by pressure, temperature and catalyst.
(iii) I. \(^{212}_{84}Po\) \(to\) \(^{208}_{82}Pb\) + \(^{4}_2X\) (X is \(\alpha\)-particle/helium nucleus/\(^{4}_2He\))
II. \(^{137}_{55}Cs\) \(\to\) \(^{137}_{56}Ba\) + \(^{0}_{-1}Y\) (Y is \(\beta\)-particle/electron/ \(^{0}_{-1}He\))
(b).(i) atomic number = 17
(ii) group 7
(iii) - formation of diatomic molecules. - formation of monovalent ions/same valence electrons, - they are coloured substances. - they are oxidizing agents., - most electronegative in its period/smallest atomic size in its period. - they are non-metals.
(iv) chlorine .
(v) 3Cl\(_2\) +6NaOH ----> 5NaCl + NaCIO\(_3\) + 3H\(_2\)O.
(c)(i) I. Graphite consists of planar layers (in which all carbon-carbon bonds extend in two dimensions) which can slide over each other. Hence it is used as lubricant.
II. Diamond consist of (large) three dimensinoal network of carbon-carbon bonds which Makes it hard hence, used as a cutting tool.
(ii) HCI\(_{aq}\) + NH\(_{3(aq)}\) --> NH\(_4\)CI\(_{(aq)}\)
OR HCI\(_{aq}\) + NH\(_4\)HO\(_{aq}\) --> NH\(_4\)Cl\(_{aq}\) + H\(_2\)\(O_l\)
(iii) Combination OR Neutralisation.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #51898)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2010
Matter & Separation Techniques
Solution
(a) (i) Define saturated solution.
(ii) Tha solubility of KNO\(_3\) at 20^\circC was 3.00 mol dm\(^{-3}\) If 67.0g of KNO\(_3\) was added to 250 cm\(^{-3}\) of water and stirred at 20^\circC, 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 bend 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^\circC and 700 mmHg, determine the volume of the dry gas at s.t.p. [ standard vapour pressure of water at 18^\circC = 15 mmHg]
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
(a)(i) A saturated solution is that which contains the maximum amount of solute it can dissolve at a given temperature (in the presence of undissolved solute).
(ii) solubility of KNO\(_3\) in gdm\(^{-3}\) = 3.00 x 101. = 303
1000cm\(^{3}\) of saturated solution ---- 303g
250cm\(^{3}\) of the solution = \(\frac{303 \times 250}{1000}\) = 75.8 g.
Since the quantity of KNO\(_3\) added (67.0) to 250 cm\(^{3}\) of water is less than maximum amount required to form a saturated solution, then the solution is unsaturated.
(b)(i) In dative bond, only one of the participating atoms/species donates the electrons to be shared by both atoms while in covalent bond both participating atoms/species contribute equally the electrons being shared.
(ii) Sugar is covalent while common salt (NaCI) is electrovalent/ionic. Electrical conductivity (in compounds) depends on presence of mobile ions. Sugar does not conduct electricity because it does not contain ions (they are molecules) while solid common salt does not conduct electricity because its ions are not mobile.
(iii) I. Hydrogen bond.
(iv) H. Van der Waals forces.
(iv) O - H --- N Because oxygen is more electronegative and smaller in size than sulphur.
(c)(i) The total pressure exerted by a mixture of gases which do not-react chemically is equal to the sum of the individual partial pressures of the gases in the mixture.
(ii) pressure of the dry gas (P\(_1\) = 700 - 15 = 685 mmHg, V\(_1\) = 200 cm\(^3\), T\(_1\) = 18^\circC = 273 + 18 = 291K, P\(_2\) = 760 mmHg, T\(_2\) = 273
\(\frac{P_1V_1}{T_1}\) =\(\frac{P_2V_2}{T_2}\)
V\(_2\) = \(\frac{P_1V_1T_2}{P_2T_1}\)
\(\frac{685 \times 200 \times 273}{760 \times 291}\)
= 169.1 cm\(^{3}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #51901)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2010
Stoichiometry & Mole Concept
Solution
(a) (i) Define a base according to Arrhenius concept.
(ii) Give one example of an Arrhenius base.
(iii) Identify each of the following substances in aqueous solutions as strong electrolyte, non-electrolyte or weak electrolyte.
I. C\(_{12}\)H\(_{22}\)O\(_{11}\) II. NH\(_3\) Ill. NaOH
(iv) Write a balanced equation to represent the reaction between CH\(_3\)COOH and KOH.
(b) Calculate the volume of 0.500 mol dm\(^{-3}\) HCI required to neutralize 20.00 cm\(^3\) of 0.300 mol dm\(^{-3}\) NaOH.
(c) Give the IUPAC name of each of the following salts: (ii) NaOCI; (iii) Mg(HCO\(_3\))\(_2\).
(d)(i) Define the term standard solution.
(ii) Consider the following compounds: NaOH and Na\(_2\)CO\(_3\). Which of the compounds is suitable for the preparation of a standard alkaline solution? Give reason for your answer
(iii) Fe completely reacted with dilute HCI.
I. Write an equation for the reaction
II. If 3.08g of Fe completely reacted with 50.0 cm\(^3\) of 2.20 mol dm\(^{-3}\) HCI, calculate the relative atomic mass of the metal.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
(a)(i) A base is a substance which produces hydroxyl (OH\(^-\)) ions in its aqueous solution.
(ii) NaOH/Ca(OH)\(_2\)/ KOH.
(iii) I. non-electrolyte II. weak electrolyte HI. strong electrolyte.
(iv) CH\(_3\)COOH + KOH --> CH\(_3\)COOK + H\(_2\)O
(b) \(\frac{C_AV_A}{C_BV_B}\) = 1
V\(_A\) = \(\frac{C_BV_B}{C_A}\)
\(\frac{0.30 \times 20.50}{0.50}\) cm\(^3\)
(c)(i) sodium oxochiorate 1 (ii) magnesium (iii) hydrogen trioxocarbonate(IV).
(d)(i) A standard solution is a solution whose concentration is (accurately) known.
(ii) Na\(_2\)CO\(_3\); Na\(_2\)CO\(_3\) is easy to weigh accurately because it is stable in air/non-deliquescent.
(iii) I. Fe\(_{(s)}\) + 2HCl\(_{(aq)}\) \(\to\) FeCl\(_{2(aq)}\) + H\(_{2(aq)}\).
II. number of moles of HCI used = 2.20 x \(\frac{50.0}{1000}\) = 0.11
mole ratio of HCI : Fe = 2 : 1
number of moles of Fe used = \(\frac{0.11}{2}\) = 0.055 mole
0.055 mole of Fe = 3.08g
0.1 mole of Fe = \(\frac{3.08 \times 1.0}{0.055}\) = 56g
Relative atomic mass of Fe = 56.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #51903)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2010
Atomic Structure and Periodic Table
Solution
(a)(i) Give the two reasons why soda lime is used instead of caustic soda in the preparation of methane.
(ii) List two physical properties of methane.
(iii) A hydrocarbon with a vapour density of 29 contains 82.76% carbon and 17.24% hydrogen. Determine the: I. empirical formula; II. molecular formula of the hydrocarbon. [ H = 1.00 C = 12.00 ]
(b)(i) What is meant by the term isomerism?
(ii) Draw the structures of the two isomers of the compound with the molecular formula C\(_2\)H\(_6\)O.
(iii) Give the name of each of the isomers in (b)(ii).
(iv) State the major difference between the isomers.
(c) Give three deductions that could be made from the qualitative and quantitative analysis of a given organic compound.
(d) Give one chemical test to distinguish between propene and propane.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
(a)(i) - sodalime does not attack glass apparatus, unlike caustic soda - sodalime is not, deliquescent unlike caustic soda.
(ii) - it is a gas at room temperature. - colourless gas. - odourless gas. - slightly soluble in water. -less dense than air.
(iii) I. % Carbon Hydrogen
82.76 17.24 82.76 17.24
12 1.00
6.90 17.24
6.90 6.90
1 2.5
2 5
II. Emperical formula = C\(_2\)H\(_5\)
Molecular formula = C\(_2\)H\(_5\)n = VD x 2
[(12 x 2) + (1 x 5)]n = 58
29n = 58
n = 2
molecular formula = (C\(_2\)H\(_5\))\(_2\) = C\(_4\)H\(_{10}\)
(b) (i) Tha existence of two or more compounds with the same molecular formula but different molecular structures/different arrangement of atoms.
(iii) ethanol methoxymethane
(iv) The two isomers belong to different homologous series/they have different functional groups.
(c) - functional groups - number of atoms of different elements - types of elements - types of bonds - percentage composition of the elements in a compound - spatial arrangements of atoms in a molecule
(d) Pass each of the gases into (acidified) KMO\(_4\)/ bromine water/bromine inCCl\(_4\)/ bromine propene decolourizes bromine water/KMnO\(_4\)/bromine in CCI\(_4\)/bromine whereas propane does not.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #51905)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2010
Atomic Structure and Periodic Table
Solution
(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]
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
(a)(i) Water is a universal solvent because it can dissolve many substances. water is polar and as a result, it can dissolve ionic solutes as well as partially ionic/polar covalent substances
(ii) Add water to anhydrous copper
(II) tetraoxosulphate (VI) salt, colour changes from white to blue. OR Add water to anhydrous cobalt
(II) ch!oric!e, colour changes from blue to pink.
(b)(i) I. OH\(^-{_(aq)}\) \(\to\) 2H\(_2\)O\(^-{_(l)}\) + O\(_{2(g)}\) + 4e\(^-\)
II. 2H\(^+_{(aq)}\) + 2e\(^-\) --> H\(_{2(g)}\)
OR 4H\(^+_{(aq)}\) + 4e\(^-\) --> 2H\(_{2(g)}\)
Ill. 2H\(_2\)O\(_{(l)}\) -> OH\(_{2(g)}\) + O\(_{2(g)}\)
OR 4OH\(^-_{(aq)}\) + 4H\(^+_{(g)}\) --> 2H\(_2\)O\(_{(l)}\) + 2H\(_{2(g)}\) + O\(_{2(g)}\)
(ii) Quantity of electricity = 1 x t = 1.25 x 40 x 60 = 3000C
For 1 mole of O\(_2\) formed at the anode, 4e\(^-\) are generated Volume of O\(_2\) formed by 3000C = \(\frac{3000}{96500}\) x \(\frac{1}{4}\) mole O\(_2\)
= 7.77 x 10\(^{-3}\) moles
1 mole O\(_2\) occupies 22.4 dm\(^{3}\) at s.t.p. mole of O\(_2\) = 7.77 x 10\(^{-3}\) x 22.4 dm\(^{3}\) = 0.174dm\(^{3}\)/174 cm\(^{3}\)
OR From the equation at anode; 4 x 96500C = 22.4 dm\(^{3}\)
3000C = \(\frac{22.4 \times 3000}{4 \times 96500}\)
= 0.174dm\(^{3}\) / 174 cm\(^{3}\)
(c)(i) 2Au\(_{(s)}\) + 3Cl\(_{2(g)}\) \(\to\) 2AuCI\(_{3(s)}\)
(ii) Amount of Au= \(\frac{1.2}{197}\) = 0.00634 mole
Amount of Cl\(_2\) = \(\frac{1.744}{71}\) = 0.0246 mole.
From equation: 2 moles of Au = 3 moles of Cl\(_{(2)}\)
.-. 0.00634 mole of Au = \(\frac{0.00634 \times 3}{2}\) = 0.00951 mole
Amount of CI\(_2\) available = 0.0246 mole but amount required by all the Au for the reaction = 0.00951
CI\(_2\) is in excess.
(iii) Excess amount of CI\(_2\) = amount available - amount used = 0.0246 - 0.00951 = 0.015 mole.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #51920)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2010
Matter & Separation Techniques
Solution
(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\(_{3(aq)}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
(a)(i) coke (ii) ammoniacal liquor/coal tar (iii) coal gas
(b) (i) methane (ii) because sulphur is removed in the gasification process/it does not contain sulphur or sulphur compounds.
(c)(i) C\(_{(S)}\) + O\(_{2(g)}\) --> CO\(_{2(g)}\)
(ii) I. is a gas at room temperature - it is a colourless gas - it is an odourless gas - it is denser than air - it readily liquefies and solidifies/easily compressible.
II. - reacts with alkali to form trioxocarbonate (IV) - it is soluble in water - reacts with (burning) Mg to form MgO - reacts with red hot carbon to form CO - It is weakly acidic in water - it does not support combustion.
(d)(i) I. diamond graphite II. -coal/ lampblack/soot/carbon black - coke - charcoal.
(ii) I. Diamond - as a cutting tool - as jewellery;
Graphite - as a lubricant - as an electrode - as pigment in paints - as neutron moderators in nuclear reactors.
II. Coke - as a fuel -as a reducing agent/in the extraction of metals - preparation of carbides - for making water gas/producer gas.
Coal - as a fuel -as a starting material for chemicals.
Charcoal - as a fuel - as absorbent/in gas mask - in the purification of gases - in the recovery of industrial solvent - for removing colouring matter from substances
Lampblack/Soot/carbon black: - to colour rubber tyres - to make boot/shoe polish - to make printers ink - to make black paint - typewriting ribbons - carbon paper.
(e)(i) I. S\(_{(s)}\) + O\(_{2(g)}\) --> SO\(_{2(g)}\)
II. 2SO\(_{2(g)}\) + O\(_{2(g)}\) \(\rightleftharpoons\) 2SO\(_{3(g)}\)
III. SO\(_{3(g)}\) + H\(_2\)SO\(_{4(g)}\) -> H\(_2\)S\(_2\)O7\(_{7(l)}\)
IV. H\(_2\)SO7\(_{7(l)}\) + H\(_2\)O\(_{(l)}\) -> 2H\(_2\)SO\(_{4(l)}\)
(ii) I. - dehydrating agent
II. precipitating agent/displacement agent.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #51923)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2010
Acids, Bases, and Salts
Solution
(a) An aqueous solution of salt Q was added to excess Sodium trioxocarbonate (V) solution in a test tube. There was effervescence, the test tube became warm and a white precipitate was observed. State three inferences that could be drawn from these observations.
(b) Consider the following salts: NH\(_4\)CI; PbSO\(_4\); NaHCO\(_3\), Cu(NO\(_3\))\(_2\) and ZnCO\(_3\). Select from the list, the salt(s) which;
(i) do not/does not readily dissolve in water;
(i) produce(s) effervescence with dilute mineral acids;
(ii) decompose(s) on heating
(iv) dissolves(s) in water to form an alkaline solution;
(v) sublime(s) on heating.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
(a) The solution of salt Q was acidic/acid solution
- CO\(_2\)/carbon (IV) oxide was given off
- the reaction was exothermic (i.e. Heat is given off)
- an insoluble compound was formed
(b)(i) PbSO\(_4\) and ZnCO\(_3\)
(ii) NaHCO\(_3\) and ZnCO\(_3\)
(iii) NH\(_4\)Cl, NaHCO\(_3\), Cu(NO\(_3\))\(_2\) and ZnCO\(_3\)
(v) NH\(_4\)Cl
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #60023)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2010
Acids, Bases, and Salts
Solution
Credit will be given for strict adherence to the instructions, for observations precisely recorded, 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 and D are inorganic salts. X is a solution of an inorganic compound. Carry out the following exercises on C, D and X. Record your observations and identity any gas(es) involved. State the conclusion drawn from the result or each test.
(a)(i) Add about 5 cm\(_3\) of distilled water to C in a test tube and shake thoroughly, Divide the resulting solution into two portions.
(ii) Put about 2cm\(^3\) of X into a separate test tube and add the first portion of solution in (a)(i) To the second portion of the resulting solution in (a)(i), add few drops of BaCl\(_{2(aq)}\) followed by excess dil. HCI.
(b) Add about 10 cm of distilled water to D in a boiling tube and shake thoroughly.
(i) To about 2 cm\(^3\) portion of the resulting solution in a test tube, add NaOH\(_{(aq)}\) in drops and then in excess
(ii) To another 2 cm\(^3\) portion of the resulting solution add few drops of K\(_2\)CrO\(_{4(aq)}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
Test
Observation
Inference
(a)(i)
C\(_{(s)}\)
C dissolved to give a colourless solution
(ii)
C\(_{(aq)}\) + X\(_{(aq)}\)
X decolourized/turned colourless
C is a reducing agent
(iii)
C\(_{(aq)}\) + BaCl\(_{2(aq)}\)
White precipitate
SO\(_4^{2-}\), SO\(_3^{2-}\) or S\(^{2-}\) or SO\(_3^{2-}\)
+ excess HCl\(_{(aq)}\)
precipitate dissolved/precipitate soluble
SO\(^{2-}_3\) confirmed
(b)
D\(_{(s)}\) + distilled water
D dissolved to give a colourless solution
(i)
D\(_{(aq)}\)
NaOH\(_{(aq)}\) in drops
+ excess NaOH
White precipitate
precipitate dissolved/precipitate
Pb\(^{2+}\) or Ca\(^{2+}\)
Pb\(^{2+}\)
(ii)
D\(_{(aq)}\) + K\(_2\)CrO\(_{(aq)}\)
Yellow precipitate
Pb\(^{2+}\) confirmed
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #60024)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2010
Stoichiometry & Mole Concept
Solution
Burette readings (initial and final) must be given to two decimal places. Volume or pipete used must also be recorded but no account of experimental procedure is required. All calculations must be done in your answer book.
A is a solution containing 12.0g dm\(^{-3}\) NaHSO\(_4\) NaHSO\(_4\) P is a solution containing NaOH
(a) Put A into the burette and titrate it against 20.0cm\(^3\) or 25.0m\(^3\) portions of B using methyl orange as an indicator. Repeat the titration to obtain consistent titres. Tabulate your readings and calculate the average volume A used. The equation for the reaction involved in the titration is ;
NaHSO\(_{4(aq)}\) + NaOH\(_{(aq)}\) \(\to\) Na\(_2\)SO\(_{4(aq)}\) + H\(_2\)O\(_{(l)}\)
[H 1.00, O = 16.0; Na = 23.0, S = 32.0]
(b) From your results and the information provided above calculate the:
(i) concentration of A in mol dm\(^{-3}\)
(ii) concentration of B in mol dm\(^{-3}\)
(iii) mass of Na\(^+\) formed in solution during the titration.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
(a) Volume of base used (pipette) = 25.00 cm\(^3\); indicator - methyl orange
Burette reading cm\(^3\)
Rough
1st Titration
2nd Titration
Final burette readings (cm\(^3\))
21.70
43.30
31.90
Initial burette readings (cm\(^3\))
0.00
21.60
10.30
Volume of acid used (cm\(^3\))
21.70
21.60
21.60
Average volume of acid = \(\frac{21.60 + 21.60}{2}\)
V\(_A\) = 21.60cm\(^3\)
(b)(i) Concentration of A in mol dm\(^{-3}\)
Molar mass of NaHSO\(_4\) = 23 + 1 + 32 + (4 x 16) = 120g mol\(^{-1}\)
Concentration of A I mol/dm3 = \(\frac{ mass concentration of A}{Molar mass of A}\)
= \(\frac{12.0}{120}\) = 0.100mol\(dm^3\)
(ii) concentration of B in mol dm\(^{-3}\)
\(\frac{C_AV_A}{C_BV_B}\) = 1
C\(_B\) = \(\frac{C_AV_A}{V_B}\)
= \(\frac{0.10 \times 21.6}{25}\)
= 0.0864 mol dm\(^{-3}\) (3 s.fig)
iii) Mass of \(Na^+\) formed in solution . Amount of NaOH in the solution = \(\frac{25 \times0.0864}{1000}\) = 0.00216 moles
Mole ratio NaOH : \(Na_{2}SO_{4}\) = 1 : 1 Amount of \(Na_{2}SO_{4}\) = 0.00216 moles. Atomic mass of \(Na^+\) = 23
Amount of \(Na^+\) = 2 x 0.00216. Mass of \(Na^+\) formed = 23 x 2 x 0.00216 = 0.9936g. ⇒ 0.10g
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #60025)