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Chemistry WAEC / WASSCE 2009 Matter & Separation Techniques
Burette readings (initial and final reading) must be given to two decimal places. Volume of pipette used must also be recorded but no account of experimental procedure is required. All calculations must be done in your answer book. A is 0.0950 mol dm\(^{-3}\) HCI. B is a solution 13.50g dm\(^{-3}\) of X\(_2\)CO\(_3\).10H\(_2\)O. (a) Put A into the burette and titrate it against 20.0 cm\(^3\) or 25.0 cm\(^3\) portions öf B using methyl orange as an indicator. Tabulate your readings and calculate the average volume of A used. (b) From your results and the information provided above, calculate the; (i) concentration of B in mol dm\(^{-3}\); (ii) molar mass of X\(_2\)CO\(_3\).10H\(_2\)O in g mol\(^{-1}\); (iii) percentage by mass X in X\(_2\)C)\(_3\).10H\(_2\)O. [H = 1, C = 12, O = 16]. The equation for the reaction involved in the titration is 2HCl\(_{(aq)}\) + X\(_2\)CO\(_3\).10H\(_2\)O\(_{(aq)}\) \(\to\) 2XCl\(_{(aq)}\) + 11H\(_2\)O\(_{(l)}\) + CO\(_{2(g)}\)
A
2He
B
10Ne
C
18Ar
D
36Kr
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Chemistry WAEC / WASSCE 2009 Atomic Structure and Periodic Table
(a)(i) Outline a suitable procedure for the preparation of ZnCl\(_2\) crystals stating from zinc granules. (ii) Write a balanced equation for the reaction in (a)(i). (b) Considei' the following solutions: Na\(_2\)SO\(_{4(aq)}\), CH3COOK\(_{(aq)}\), Pb(NO\(_3\))\(_{2(aq)}\) and MgCl\(_2\). Which of them has/have a pH (i) greater than 7; (ii) equal to 7; (iii) less than 7? (c)(i) Determine the oxidation number of Mn in I. MnO\(_2\); II. KMnO\(_4\). (ii) State one laboratory use of each of the .compounds in (c)(i). (d) Explain why oxidation and reduction processes are complementary. (e) Consider the reaction represented by the equation: Fe\(_{(s)}\) + 2Ag\(^+_{(aq)}\) \(\to\) Fe\(^{2+}_{(aq)}\) + 2Ag\(_{(s)}\) (i) Write a balanced ionic half equations for the reaction. (ii) Which of the species is I. oxidized; II. reduced? (iii) State the change in the oxidation number of silver during the reaction.
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Chemistry WAEC / WASSCE 2009 Stoichiometry & Mole Concept
(a) (i) State Boyle's law. (ii) Give the mathematical expression of Boyle's law. (iii) Sketch the graphical representation of Boyle's law. (b) A given mass of gas occupied 500 cm3 at 30^\circC and 6.5 x 104 Nm\(^{-2}\). Calculate the volume of the gas at s.t.p. [ Standard pressure = 1.01 x 105 Nm\(^{-2}\)] (c) Explain why an inflated balloon expands in warm water. (d)(i) What is meant by the term vapour density? (ii) Determine the vapour density of S\(O_2\). [ S = 32, O = 16 ] (e)(i) Which of the following gases, S\(O_2\) and N\(H_3\) can be collected by I. upward delivery; II. downward delivery? (ii) What would be the nature of the solution formed by dissolving each of the following substances in water separately. I. S\(O_2\) II. N\(H_3\) (iii) State the property exhibited by S\(O_2\) and N\(H_3\) in the following equations: I. 2\(H_2\)S\(_{(aq)}\) + SO\(_{2(g)}\) \(\to\) 3S\(_{(s)}\) + 2\(H_2\)O\(_{(/)}\) II. 3CuO\(_{(s)}\) + 2NH\(_{3(g)}\) \(\to\) 3Cu\(_{(s)}\) + 3\(H_2\)O\(_{(/)}\) + N\(_{2(s)}\). (f) State two alloys of tin. (ii) Give one use of each of the alloys in (f)(i).
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Chemistry WAEC / WASSCE 2009 Stoichiometry & Mole Concept
(a)(i) Define polymerization. (ii) Mention two types of polymerization. (iii) Give one example of I. naturally occurring polymer, II. synthetic polymer. (b)(i) Describe how ethyne could be prepared in the laboratory. (ii) Write an equation for the I. polymerization of ethyne II. complete reaction of ethyne with hydrogen bromide. (iii) Name each of the products formed in (b)(ii) II. (c)(i) Define each of the following terms: I. pollution; Il. pollutant. (ii) Mention three types of pollution. (iii) Give two ways by which pollution can be prevented.
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Chemistry WAEC / WASSCE 2009 Matter & Separation Techniques
(a) Atoms of four non-metallic elements in the same group of the periodic table are arranged in order of increasing atomic radius as R < T < W < X. Which of the elements (i) would readily lose electron(s) from the outermost shell; (ii) is most electronegative; (iii) would T displace from aqueous solution; (iv) is at the top of the group? (b) The following table shows the electronic configuration of two elements Y and Z. Element Electronic Configuration Y 1s\(^2\) 2s\(^2\) 2p\(^5\) Z 1s\(^2\) 2s\(^2\) 2p\(^5\) 3s\(^1\) (i) Name the I. group to which Y belongs II. period to which Z belongs. (ii) What is the number of protons present in an atom of Z? (iii) How many unpaired electrons are in an atom of Y? (iv) Write the formula of the compound formed between Y and Z (c) Name the type of bond(s) that exist(s) in each of the following compounds. (i) CaCl\(_2\); (ii) NH\(_4\)Cl; CCl\(_4\) (d) Describe how the conductance of a molar solution of ammonia compares to that of sodium hydroxide solution. (e) State the type of reaction illustrated by each of the following equations: (i) CH\(_3\)CH\(_2\)OH\(_{(/)}\) + CH\(_3\)COOH\(_{(aq)}\) \(\rightleftharpoons\) CH\(_3\)COOC\(_2\)H\(_5\)\(_{(/)}\) + H\(_2\)O\(_{(/)}\) (ii) H+\(_{Y^+_{(aq)}\) + OH\(^+_{(aq)}\) \(\to\) H\(_2\)O (f) Determine the volume of the residual gas when 20.0cm\(^3\) of hydrogen was sparked with 15.0cm\(^3\) of oxygen and the resulting mixture cooled to room temperature.
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Chemistry WAEC / WASSCE 2009 Matter & Separation Techniques
(a)(1) Define each of the following terms: I. deliquescence; II. efflorescence. (ii) Give one example I substance that undergoes each of the processes in (a)(i). (b) Outline how three colourless gases suspected to be ethane, ethene and ethyne could be distinguished in the laboratory. (c)(i) What is water crystallization? (ii) Hydrated calcium chloride (CaCl\(_2\) = 111, xH\(_2\)O) contains 49.32% water of cystallization. Calm the value of x. [ (CaCl\(_2\) = 111, H\(_2\)O = 18 ] (d) Name one calcium compound used (i) in the manufactur cement; (ii) as a dessicant; (iii) in the production of plaster of Paris (POP); (iv) to neutralise acidic soils (e) A concentrated solution of sodium chloride was electrolysed using graphite electrodes. (i) State the ions present in the solution (ii) Name the products at the I. anode, II. cathode. (iii) Give the by-product of the electrolysis.
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Chemistry WAEC / WASSCE 2009 Matter & Separation Techniques
(a) State Gay Lussac's Law. (b) Carbon (II) oxide reacted with oxygen to form carbon (IV) oxide in a see tube. (i) Write a balanced equation for the reaction. (ii) If 40 cm\(^3\) of the carbon (II) oxide were mixed with cm\(^3\) of oxygen, I. calculate the volume of carbon (IV) oxide produced II. which reactant is in excess and how much? III. what was the total volume of the gaseous mixture at the end of the reaction? (c) Consider the following oxides: CaO, SiO\(_2\), CO, NO\(_2\) and ZnO. Which of the oxide(s) (i) is an acidic oxide that is insoluble in water? (ii) reacts with water to give alkaline solution? (iii) is amphoteric? (iv) is neutral? (v) is/are gaseous at room temperature? (d) Explain why (i) colourless concentrated trioxonitrate (V) acid turns yellow, (ii) dilute trioxonitrate (V) acid does not liberate hydrogen when it reacts with magnesium. (e) Write a chemical equation for the thermal decomposition of (i) Cu(NO\(_3\))\(_{2(g)}\) (ii) NH\(_4\)NO\(_{3(g)}\)
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Chemistry NECO SSCE 2009 Matter & Separation Techniques
The following equations represent redox reactions EXCEPT
A
Ba2+(aq) + SO2-4 (aq) → BaSO4(s)
B
Cl2(g) + 2Br- (aq) → 2CI - (aq) + Br2(g)
C
Fe2+(aq) + ½ C I2(aq) → Fe3+ (aq) + CI-(aq)
D
2Fe3+(aq) + Sn2+(aq) → 2Fe2+(aq) Sn4+ (aq)
E
Zn(s) + CU2+(aq) → Zn2+(aq) + CU(s)
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Chemistry WAEC / WASSCE 2009 Acids, Bases, and Salts
(a) List three pieces of apparatus required for the evaporation of sodium chloride solution to dryness. (b)(i) List two normal salts which when dissolved in water turn red litmus blue. (ii) State the phenomenon that is responsible for the action on the litmus in (b)(i). (c) State what would be observed on adding BaCl\(_2\) solution to a portion of a saturated Na\(_2\)CO\(_3\), followed by dilute HCI in excess. (i) A gas Q decolourized acidified KMnO\(_4\) solution. Suggest what Q could be.
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Chemistry WAEC / WASSCE 2009 Matter & Separation Techniques
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 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 you draw from the result of each test. (a) Put all of C in a test tube and add about 10 cm\(^3\) of distilled water. Shake thoroughly and filter. Keep both the filtrate and the residue. Divide the filtrate into three portions. (i) To the first portion, add NaOH\(_{(ag)}\) in drops and then in excess. (ii) To the second portion, add NH\(_3\), solution in drops and then in excess. (iii) To the third portion, add BaCl\(_{2(aq)}\) followed by dilute HCI. (b) Divide the residue into two portions. (i) Heat the first portion strongly in a test tube. (ii) Add dilute HCI to the second portion.
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Chemistry WAEC / WASSCE 2009 Stoichiometry & Mole Concept
Burette readings (initial and final reading) must be given to two decimal places. Volume of pipette used must also be recorded but no account of experimental procedure is required. All calculations must be done in your answer book. A is 0.0950 mol dm\(^{-3}\) HCI. B is a solution 13.50g dm\(^{-3}\) of X\(_2\)CO\(_3\).10H\(_2\)O. (a) Put A into the burette and titrate it against 20.0 cm\(^3\) or 25.0 cm\(^3\) portions öf B using methyl orange as an indicator. Tabulate your readings and calculate the average volume of A used. (b) From your results and the information provided above, calculate the; (i) concentration of B in mol dm\(^{-3}\); (ii) molar mass of X\(_2\)CO\(_3\).10H\(_2\)O in g mol\(^{-1}\); (iii) percentage by mass X in X\(_2\)C)\(_3\).10H\(_2\)O. [H = 1, C = 12, O = 16]. The equation for the reaction involved in the titration is 2HCl\(_{(aq)}\) + X\(_2\)CO\(_3\).10H\(_2\)O\(_{(aq)}\) \(\to\) 2XCl\(_{(aq)}\) + 11H\(_2\)O\(_{(l)}\) + CO\(_{2(g)}\)
medium Difficulty
Chemistry UTME / JAMB 2008 Basic Chemistry
A hydrocarbon X with a molar mass of 26 consists of 92.3% carbon. What is its molecular formular?
A
C2H2
B
C3H3
C
C4H4
D
C5H5
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Chemistry WAEC / WASSCE 2008 Basic Chemistry
A hydrocarbon containing 88.9% carbon has the empirical formula [H = 1 C = 12]
A
CH
B
CH2
C
C2H3
D
C2H5
medium Difficulty
Chemistry UTME / JAMB 2008 Acids, Bases, and Salts
Insoluble salts can be prepared by?
A
titrating an alkali against an appropriate acid
B
reacting an acid with trioxocarbonate (IV) salt
C
directing combination of the elements which make up the salt
D
mixing two soluble compounds containing the metallic radical and the acidic radical
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Chemistry UTME / JAMB 2008 Water and Solubility Concept
In the course of purifying water for town supply the water is passed through large settlings tanks, containing sodium aluminate (III) to remove?
A
large particles
B
germs
C
fine particles
D
odour
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