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Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Acids, Bases, and Salts
Solution
A compound that could be dried by using conc. tetraoxosulphate (VI) acid and not by calcium oxide is likely to be
A
a deliquescent salt
B
a neutral salt
C
an alkaline gas
D
an acid anhydride
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
The compound that could be dried by using conc. tetraoxosulphate (VI) acid and not calcium oxide is an acid anhydride.
Acid anhydrides are compounds that can react with water to form acids. When acid anhydrides are exposed to air, they will absorb water from the air and become hydrated. This can make them difficult to dry with calcium oxide, which is a base.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69526)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Stoichiometry & Mole Concept
Solution
Which of the statements about gases is not correct?
A
Gases have low densities compared to solids and liquids of equal mass.
B
The total kinetic energy of the gas is not affected by collision
C
Molecules of the gas are in constant motion
D
Gases are highly soluble in water at high temperatures
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
The statement that is not correct about gases is Gases are highly soluble in water at high temperatures.
Gases are not highly soluble in water at high temperatures. The solubility of gases in water decreases as the temperature increases. This is because the kinetic energy of the gas molecules increases as the temperature increases. The increased kinetic energy of the gas molecules makes it more difficult for them to be dissolved in water.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69527)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Stoichiometry & Mole Concept
Solution
Determine the volume of 0.100 mol of HCl in \(0.250 mol dm^3\) of solution.
A
\(200cm^3\)
B
\(100cm^3\)
C
\(20cm^3\)
D
\(400cm^3\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
Molarity = 0.100 mol / 0.250 mol dm3
= 0.100 mol / 0.250 dm3 * 1000 cm3/dm3
= 400 cm3
Volume (V) = Amount (n) / Concentration (C)
Given that the amount of HCl is 0.100 mol and the concentration of the solution is 0.250 mol/dm³, you can calculate the volume:
Volume (V) = 0.100 mol / 0.250 mol/dm³ = 0.4 dm³
Since 1 dm³ is equal to 1000 cm³, you can convert the volume from dm³ to cm³:
Volume (V) = 0.4 dm³ \times 1000 cm³/dm³ = 400 cm³
Therefore, the volume of 0.100 mol of HCl in a 0.250 mol/dm³ solution is 400 cm³.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69528)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Atomic Structure and Periodic Table
Solution
Positive ions in a sea of electrons are found in
A
covalent bonds
B
metallic bonds
C
dative bonds
D
ionic bonds
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
In metallic bonding, positive metal ions (cations) are surrounded by a "sea" of delocalized electrons that move freely throughout the metal lattice. This arrangement creates a cohesive force that holds the metal atoms together. The mobile electrons contribute to the unique properties of metals, such as high electrical and thermal conductivity, malleability, and ductility.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69529)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Atomic Structure and Periodic Table
Solution
An element X has two isotopes, \(^{65}X_{30}\) and \(^{66}X_{30}\) with relative abundance of 60 % and 40% respectively. The relative atomic mass of X is
A
66.00
B
65.50
C
65.00
D
65.40
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
Isotope \(^{65}X_{30}\) (with a mass of 65 and an abundance of 60%):
Relative mass contribution = (65 * 60%) = 39.00
Isotope \(^{66}X_{30}\) (with a mass of 66 and an abundance of 40%):
Relative mass contribution = (66 * 40%) = 26.40
Now, add the relative mass contributions of both isotopes:
Relative atomic mass \(A_r\) = 39.00 + 26.40 = 65.40
So, the relative atomic mass of element X is 65.40. The correct option is:
65.40
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69530)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Stoichiometry & Mole Concept
Solution
Which of the following statements about the collision theory is correct?
A
Ineffective collision brings about chemical reaction
B
All collisions bring about reactions
C
The rate of reaction is proportional to the number of effective collisions
D
Collision of molecules will split the molecules to react
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
The rate of reaction is proportional to the number of effective collisions. This means that if the number of collisions increases, the rate of reaction will also increase. These successful collisions are known as effective collisions. The rate of reaction is directly proportional to the number of effective collisions between reactant molecules. In other words, the more frequent and successful the collisions, the faster the rate of the reaction.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69531)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Atomic Structure and Periodic Table
Solution
Which of the following elements has its valence electrons in the s-orbital?
A
Aluminum
B
Phosphorus
C
Sodium
D
Carbon
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
Sodium is an alkali metal, and its atomic number is 11. This means that it has 11 electrons, and its electron configuration is \(1s^2 2s^2 2p^6 3s^1\). The valence electrons are the electrons in the outermost shell, which in this case is the 3s orbital.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69532)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Matter & Separation Techniques
Solution
Petrochemistry is an example of
A
applied chemistry
B
Biochemistry
C
Pure chemistry
D
Environmental chemistry
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
Applied chemistry refers to the practical application of chemical principles and techniques to solve real-world problems and create useful products. Petrochemistry is a branch of applied chemistry that deals specifically with the chemical processes and transformations involved in the extraction, refining, and processing of petroleum and its derivatives
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69533)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Atomic Structure and Periodic Table
Solution
The molecule that has a non-polar covalent bond is
A
HCl
B
\(NH_3\)
C
\(Cl_2\)
D
\(H_2O\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
In \(Cl_2\), the two chlorine atoms are identical and have the same electronegativity. Since both atoms have the same electronegativity, the electrons in the covalent bond are shared equally, resulting in a non-polar covalent bond. The molecule does not have a significant separation of charge and lacks a permanent dipole moment.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69534)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Atomic Structure and Periodic Table
Solution
The reduction half equation of the following reaction is:
\(Zn_{(s)} + CuSO_{4(aq)} → ZnSO_{4(aq)} + Cu_{(s)}\)
A
\(Zn_{(s)} → Zn^{2+}_{(aq)} + 2e^-\)
B
\(CuSO_{4(s)} + H_2O_{(l)}\) → \(Cu^{2+}_{(aq)}\) +
\(SO_{4(aq)}^{2-}\)
C
\(Cu^{2+}_{(aq)} + 2e^- → Cu_{(s)}\)
D
\(Cu^{2+}_{(aq)} + e^- → Cu_{(s)}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
The reduction half equation for the given reaction is:
\(Cu^{2+}_{(aq)} + 2e^- → Cu_{(s)}\)
In the overall reaction, copper(II) ions (\(Cu^{2+})\) gain two electrons (2e^-) and get reduced to form solid copper (Cu) metal. This is the reduction half-reaction in the redox reaction between zinc (Zn) and copper(II) sulfate (\(CuSO_4)\).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69540)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Acids, Bases, and Salts
Solution
Why are \(H_2SO_4\) and \(CaCl_2\), not suitable for drying ammonia gas? They
A
are poisonous.
B
pollute the gas
C
are corrosive
D
react with the gas
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
\(H_2SO_4\) and \(CaCl_2\) are not suitable for drying ammonia gas because they react with the gas.
Ammonia is a basic gas, and both \(H_2SO_4\) and \(CaCl_2\) are acidic. When these two substances react, they form salts that contain ammonia. This can contaminate the ammonia gas and make it unusable.
In addition, \(H_2SO_4\) is a corrosive substance, and \(CaCl_2\) can be harmful to breathe in. Therefore, it is not safe to use these substances to dry ammonia gas.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69542)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Atomic Structure and Periodic Table
Solution
Isoelectronic species have the same number of
A
ions
B
electrons
C
protons
D
neutrons
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
The term "isoelectronic" comes from the Greek words "iso" meaning "equal" and "electron" meaning "electron". Isoelectronic species are atoms, molecules, or ions that have the same number of electrons. have the same number of electrons because they have the same electron configuration. The electron configuration of an atom is the arrangement of electrons in the atom's orbitals. The electron configuration of an atom determines the chemical properties of the atom.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69544)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Stoichiometry & Mole Concept
Solution
Which of the following gases has the lowest rate of diffusion?
[H=1.0, C=12.0, N = 14.0, O= 16.0]
A
Nitrogen
B
methane
C
Ammonia
D
Oxygen
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
The rate of diffusion of a gas is inversely proportional to the square root of its molar mass (Graham's law). This means that gases with a higher molar mass will diffuse more slowly than gases with a lower molar mass. Given the molar masses of the gases in the options, Oxygen (O=16.0) has the highest molar mass and therefore the lowest rate of diffusion
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69545)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Matter & Separation Techniques
Solution
An example of a crystalline substance that does not possess water of crystallization is
A
potassium trioxonitrate (V)
B
sodium tetraoxosulphate (VI).
C
iron (II) tetraoxosulphate (VI)
D
sodium trioxocarbonate (IV).
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
The chemical formula for sodium tetraoxosulphate (VI) is \(Na_2SO_4\). It is also known as sodium sulfate. This compound does not have any water molecules as part of its crystal structure, making it anhydrous. So, it is an example of a crystalline substance that does not possess water of crystallization.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69548)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2023
Stoichiometry & Mole Concept
Solution
The best indicator to use for the titration of ethanoic acid with sodium hydroxide is
A
methyl orange
B
phenolphthalein
C
screened methyl orange
D
methyl red
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
Phenolphthalein is an indicator that is commonly used in acid-base titrations. It is colorless in acidic solutions (pH below 8.2) and turns pink or magenta in alkaline solutions (pH above 10). In the titration of ethanoic acid (acetic acid) with sodium hydroxide (a strong base), the pH will change from acidic to alkaline as the acid is neutralized by the base
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69550)