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Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2021
Matter & Separation Techniques
The energy profile diagram illustrates-------------
A
an endothermic reaction
B
an exothermic reaction
C
a spontaneous reaction
D
a redox reaction
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: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #62110)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2021
Stoichiometry & Mole Concept
How many molecules of oxygen would occupy a volume of 2.24 cm\(^{3}\) at s.t.p?
[Molar volume at s.t.p = 22,400 cm\(^{3}\), Avogadro's number = 6.02 x 10\(^{23}\)]
A
3.01 x 10\(^{20}\)
B
3.01 x 10\(^{27}\)
C
6.02 x 10\(^{19}\)
D
6.02 x 10\(^{27}\)
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 #62113)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2021
Atomic Structure and Periodic Table
Which of the following scientists discovered the electrons?
A
Joseph J. Thompson
B
James Chadwick
C
Amedeo Avogadro
D
Ernest Rutherford
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 #62132)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2021
Atomic Structure and Periodic Table
Solution
(a) Distinguish between molecular formula and structural formula
(b) List three factors that determine the ionization energy of an atom.
(c) State the two conditions necessary for the establishment of a chemical equilibrium
(d) Consider the following table
Element
A
B
C
Ionization energy KJ mol\(^{-1}\)
619
518
594
(d)(i) State which of the elements is the strongest reducing agent.
(ii) Give a reason for the answer stated in (d)(i)
(e) State Graham's law of diffusion
(f) Consider the following salts: Mg(N\(O_3\))\(_{2}\), CaC\(O_3\), N\(a_2\)S\(O_4\). State which of the salts is/are:
(i) readily soluble in water:
(ii) insoluble in water.
(g) Classily each of the following products as addition polymer or condensation polymer:
(i) protein:
(ii) perspex:
(iii) nylon.
(h) Define atomic radius.
(i) Explain briefly why ethanol has a higher boiling point than propane even though they both have comparable molar masses.
(j) State three significance of the pH value in everyday life.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
(a) Molecular formula gives the actual number of each kind of atom in one molecule while structural formula is a graphical representation of a molecule of a compound which shows how the atoms are linked/bonded together OR Molecular formula gives the total number of atoms of each element in one molecule of a compound. while structural formula shows li arrangements/relative position of atoms/atoms and bonds in one molecule of a compound.
(b) Factors that Determine the ionization Energy of an Atom:
- Atomic radius/size of atom Nuclear charge.
- Shielding effect/screening effect.
- Electron configuration,-Penetration effect.
(c) Conditions Necessary for the Establishment of a Chemical Equilibrium
- The rates of the forward and backward reactions must be equal.
- \(\bigtriangleup\)G must be zero.
- The temperature must be constant
- System must be dynamic/ all reactant and product must be present.
- System must be closed.
(d) Consider the following table:
Element
A
B
C
Ionization energy KJ mol\(^{-1}\)
619
518
594
(i) Element B
Reason: Element B has the lowest ionization energy/ it loses electrons most easily.
(e) Graham's Law of Diffusion: Graham's law of diffusion states that the rate of diffusion of gas at the same temperature and pressure is inversely proportional to the square root of its vapor density/molar mass
(f)i. Salts that is/are readily soluble in water: - Mg(N\(O_3\))\(_{2}\), N\(a_2\)S\(O_4\)
(ii) Insoluble in Water - CaC\(O_3\)
(g) Product classification as addition polymer or condensation polymer:
(i) Protein - Condensation.
(ii) Perspex - Addition.
(iii) Nylon - Condensation.
(h) Define Atomic Radius:
- lt is defined as half the distance between the nuclei of any two close atoms in a molecule/or is a measure of the size of its atoms, the mean distance from the center of the nucleus to the boundary of the surrounding shells of electrons.
(i) Why ethanol has a higher boiling point than propane even though they both have comparable molar mass: - The intermolecular forces in ethanol are hydrogen bonds which are stronger than the van der Waal's forces in propane.
(j) Three Significance of pH Value in Everyday Life:
- Digestion of food.
- Determination of pH of soil/used in agriculture.
- Important role in the survival of animals (self-defense) existence of living beings.
- pH change as the cause of tooth decay.
- Treatment of water for public supply.
- reatment of industrial efluent/ liquid waste.
- ln pharmaceuticals.
- In medicine (to determine pH of body fluid/urine /blood).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #62150)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2021
Atomic Structure and Periodic Table
Solution
(a)i. State two characteristics of a homologous series.
(ii) Explain briefly why there are differences in the reaction of ethane and ethene.
(b) When crystals of sodium chloride were warmed with concentrated tetraoxosulphate( VI) acid, a gas was evolved.
(i) Name the gas.
(ii) State two physical properties of the gas.
(iii) Write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction.
(c)i. What are hydrocarbons?
(ii) State two natural sources of hydrocarbons.
(iii) A hydrocarbon contains 83% of carbon by mass. Calculate its empirical formula. [H=1.0, C=12.0]
(d) Draw and label a diagram of a set-up that could be used to electroplate a copper ornament with silver
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
(a)i. Characteristics of homologouS series
- All members can be represented by a general formula.
- Each member of the series differs from the next by a constant/fixed number of atoms
- C\(H_2\)/ 14 amu
- All members of the series show a gradual change in physical properties such as density.
- AII members have similar chemical properties/same functional groups.
- All members of the group are prepared using a similar chemical method
(ii) Differences in the Reaction of Ethane and Ethene
- Ethane is a saturated hydrocarbon containing a single bond and therefore undergoes mainly substitution reaction while ethene is an unsaturated hydrocarbon containing a double bond and hence undergoes an addition reaction
(b)i. The gas is hydrogen chloride.
(ii) Physical properties of the gas:
- Colourless
- Has choking smell
- Denser than air
- Gas is soluble in water.
- Gas fumes in moist air.
(iii) Write a balanced equation reaction:
2HaCl\(_{(s)}\) + H,SO\(_{4(aq)}\), \(\implies\) Na2SO\(_{4(aq)}\) + 2HC\(_{(g)}\) OR HaCI\(_{(s)}\) + \(H_2\)SO\(_{4(aq)}\) \(\implies\) NaHSO\(_{4(aq)}\) + HCl\(_{(g)}\)
(c)i. Hydrocarbons are compounds containing only hydrogen and carbon
(ii) Two Natural Sources of Hydrocarbons:
- Coal
- Petroleum/crude oil Natural gas.
(iii) A hydrocarbon contains 83.0 % of carbon by mass. calculate its emprical formular (H =1.0; C = 12.0).
Solution: C = 83.0 %.
\(\therefore\) % \(H_2\) = 100 - 83 17%
(d) Draw and label a diagram of a set-up that could be used to electroplate a copper ornament with silver.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #62179)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2021
Atomic Structure and Periodic Table
Solution
(a) In an experiment, 25.0 cm\(^{3}\) of \(H_2\)S\(O_4\) completely neutralized 24.0 cm\(^{3}\) of a 0.1 50 mol dm\(^{-3}\) aqueous KOH using a suitable indicator.
(i) Write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction.
(ii) Calculate the concentration of the acid solution.
(b)i. A burning magnesium ribbon was placed in a gas jar containing Carbon (IV) oxide.
- Write an equation for the reaction.
- Explain briefly why the magnesium ribbon burns in carbon(lV) oxide although the gas does not support combustion.
- Calculate the percentage mass of nitrogen in magnesium trioxonitrate (V). |N = 140. O = 16.0. Mg = 24.01]
(c) Consider the following organic compound: C\(H_3\)C\(H_2\)CH = CHCOOH.
(i) State two chemical reactions which could he sed te identify the compound.
(ii) What would be observed in each of the reactions stated in c(i)
(d) Describe briefly how soap is manufactured using pellets of sodium hydroxide and vegetable oil
(e) Define the term electronegativity
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
(a)i. 2KOH\(_{aq}\) + \(H_2\)SO\(_{4(aq)}\) \(\implies\) \(K_2\)SO\(_{4(aq)}\) + 2\(H_2\)O\(_{(l)}\)
ii. Amount of KOH used = \(\frac{24}{1000} \times \frac{0.150}{1}\) = 0.0036mol
Mole ratio of acid to base = 1:2
Amount of \(H_2\)S\(O_4\) used \(\frac{0.0036}{2}\) = 0.0018mol
\(\therefore\) Concentration of \(H_2\)S\(O_4\) = \(\frac{0.0018}{0.025}\) = 0.072mol dm\(^{-3}\)
(b)(i) 2Mg(s) + CO2(g) >>>>>> 2MgO(s) + C(s)
(ii) Magnesium is above carbon in the reactivity series and so can remove oxygen from carbon dioxide and continue to burn.
(iii) Molar mass Mg(N\(O_3\))\(_{2}\) = 24 x 1 + 2 x [14 + (16 x 3)] 24 x 1 + 2 x [14 + 48] = 24 + 28 + 96 = 148 gmol\(^{-1}\)
Mass of \(N_2\) = 14 x 2- 28
\(\therefore\) %Nitrogen = \(\frac{28}{149} \times \frac{100}{1}\) = 18.9%
(c)i. Reaction with brominei n CC\(l_4\)/bromine water/H\(^{+}\) / K Mn\(O_4\)/ H\(^{+}\) / \(K_2\)C\(r_2\)\(O_7\)
- Reaction with aqueous NaHC\(O_3\)/ N\(a_2\)C\(O_3\). OR
- Reaction with alkanol + Conc. H\(+{2}\)S\(O_4\)
(ii) - Compound will decolourize bromine in CC\(l_4\)/ bromine water
- Change H\(^{+}\)/K\\(_{2}\)C\(r_2\)\(O_7\) from orange to green.
- Change H\(^{+}\) /KMn\(O_4\) from purple to colourless.
- There will be effervescence/evolution of gas in reaction with NaCO\(_{3(aq)}\) / Production of sweet-smelling/fruity odour
(d) Add sufficient water to dissolve the pellets of NaOH. The solution is then added to the vegetable oil, stirred, and boiled. It is cooled to precipitate the soap/salt out the soap/salt. Filter off the soap takes off the soap crust.
(e) Define the Term Electronegativity: The tendency of an atom to pull to itself the shared pair of electrons in a covalent bond. The ability of an atom to attract shared electrons between It and another atom in a chemical bond
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #62242)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2021
Matter & Separation Techniques
Solution
(a) What is the structure of:
(i) graphite:
(ii) diamond
(ii) Explain briefly why diamond is hard and a non-conductor of electricity while graphite is soft and an electrical conductor,
(b)i. State what is achieved at each of the following stages in the purification of town water supply:
- aeration;
- screening
- sedimentation.
(ii) Name two substances responsible for hardness in water.
(iii) State two methods for the removal of hardness in water.
(iv) Give one disadvantage of hard water
(c)i). Describe briefly the extraction of tin from its ore.
(ii) Write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction.
(iii) Write an equation for the reaction of tin with:
- oxygen;
- chlorine.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
(a) Graphite:-hexagonal: Diamond:-letrahedral/octahedral
(ii) Explain briefly why diamond is hard and a non-conductor of electricity while graphite is soft and an electrical conductor: n diamond each carbon atom is covalently bonded to four other carbon atoms forming an interlocking three dimens1onal network hence the hardness. Each of the four valence electrons is localized in a covalent bond hence there are no free mobile electrons, while in graphite each carbon atom is bonded to three other carbon atoms forming large sheets with van der Waal's force between the sheets which can easily slide over one another. One of the valence electrons of each atom is delocalized in a covalent bond and can act as a conductor of electricity OR Diamond is hard because it has a rigid/three-dimensional structure. It has no free/ mobile electrons hence it does not conduct electricity. Graphite has a layered structure held together by weak van der Waal's forces hence it is soft. It conducts electricity because it has free/ mobile electrons.
(bi) State what is Achieved at each of the Following Stages in the Purification of Water for Town Supply:
- Aeration- removes odor/kills bacteria.
- Screening- removal of suspended dirt
- Sedimentary- removal of suspended dirt particles after coagulation.
(ii) Name two Substances Responsible for Hardness in Water:
- Calcium hydrogen trioxocarbonate (IV).
- MagnesIum hydrogen triOxocarbonate(IV).
- Magnesium chloride.
- Magnesium tetraOxOSulphate( Vl).
- Calcium tetraoxosulphate (VI).
- Iron (lI) hydrogen trioxocarbonate(IV).
- Calcium chloride.
- Iron(Il) tetraoxosulphate(VI)
(iii) State two Methods for the Removal of Hardness in Water:
- By adding washing soda (N\(a_2\)C\(O_3\)). Adding (CaCOH)\(_{2}\) /lime water.
- Using ion-exchange resin / permutit/ zeolite.
- Boiling/ distillation
(iv) Give one Disadvantage of Hard Water:
- Furring of kettle/pipes causes blockage leading to power wastage/ scales in the boiler.
- Soap is wasted/ forms scums
- Cannot be used in dyeing/ tanning
- Not suitable for laundry.
- Not suitable for textile industry
(c) Describe Briefly the Extraction of Tin from its Ores:
(i) The ore is concentrated/crushed and washed with water, it is then roasted in air to remove impurities. The product is mixed with charcoal/carbon /coke and heated to reduce the oxide. it is then refined to obtain pure tin.
(ii) SnO\(_{2(s)}\) + 2C\(_{(s)\) \(\implies\) Sn\(_{(l)}\) + 2CO\(_{(g)}\)
(iii) (I) Sn\(_{(s)}\) + O2\(_{(g)}\) \(\implies\) Sn\(_{2(s)}\)
(II) Sn\(_{(s)\) + 2Cl\(_{2(g)}\) \(\implies\) SnC\(l_4\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #62243)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2021
Matter & Separation Techniques
Solution
(a)i. With the aid of an equation, explain briefly why aluminum metal is not affected by air.
(ii) In the extraction of aluminum from bauxite, state the:
- substance used for purifying the ore;
- composition of the mixture electrolyzed.
(b) ZnO is an amphoteric oxide. Write equations to illustrate this statement.
(c)i) List three uses of sodium trioxocarbonate(IV).
(ii) Explain briefly why a solution of trioxonitrate(V) acid turns yellowish on storage for some time.
(ii) Describe briefly how trioxonitrate(V) ions could be tested for in the laboratory.
(d) Write balanced chemical equations for the preparation of hydrogen chloride.
(i) using concentrated \(H_2\)S\(O_4\):
(ii) by direct combination of its constituent elements.
(iii) State one use of hydrogen chloride.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
(a) Aluminum first reacts With oxygen in the air to form a film of oxide/oxide layer on the Surface.
Al\(_{(s)}\) + 3O2\(_{(g)}\) \(\implies\) 2AlO3\({(s)}\). The film of oxide formed is not porous and insoluble in water (in the air) and hence protects the metal underneath from further attack. OR The film of oxide coats the metal and prevents it from further attack.
(ii) The composition of the ore:- Cryolite / N\(a_3\)Al\(F_6\) -Aluminà / A\(l_2\)\(O_3\)
(b) ZnO is an amphoteric oxide. Write an equation to illustrate this statement.
ZnO\(_{(s)}\) + 2HCl\(_{(aq)}\) \(\implies\) ZnCl\(_{2(aq)}\) + \(H_2\)O\(_{(l)}\); ZnO\(_{(s)}\) + 2NaOH\(_{(aq)}\) + N\(a_2\)ZnO\(_{2(aq)}\) + \(H_2\)\(O_l\)
(c)i. List three uses of Sodium Trioxocarbonate(IV):
- Glass production.
- Water treatment/ softening hard water
- Preparation of baking powder.
- Removal of sulfur (IV) Oxide in power stations.
- As a standard alkali in acid-base titration.
- As an analytical reagent.
- Production of rayon polymer.
- As a household cleaning agent used in laundry.
- As food additive.
- Used in textile industry.
- In petroleum refining.
- Manufacturing of other sodium compounds.
- production of soaps and detergents
- paper production
- production/ preparation of NaHC\(O_3\)
(ii) Explain briefly why a solution of trioxonitrate( V) acid turns yellowish on storage for sometime:- The yellowish color is caused by dissolved nitrogen(IV) oxide which results from the slow decomposition of the acid.
(iii) Describe briefly how trioxonitrate (V) ions could be tested for in the laboratory:-
To the solution, add freshly prepared iron (ll) tetraoXoSulphate (Vl) solution and followed by Conc \(H_2\)S\(O_4\), a brown ring is observed or warm the solid with ( copper turnings and ) Conc. \(H_2\)S\(O_4\) in a test tube. Brown fumes are observed.
(d)i. \(H_2\)SO\(_{4(aq)}\) + 2NaCl\({s}\) \(\implies\) N\(a_2\)SO\(_{4(aq)}\) + 2HC\(l_g\). OR
\(H_2\)S\(O_4\) + 2KCl \(\implies\) \(K_2\)SO\(_{4(aq)}\) + 2HCI (ll) H\(_{2(g)}\) + Cl\(_{2(g)}\) \(\implies\) 2HCl\(_{(g)}\)
(ii) State one use of hydrogen chloride:
- Manufacturing of drug.
- Cleaning
- Pickling
- Electroplating metals
- Tanning leather
- Refining
-Production of C\(H_3\)Cl/PVC/plastics.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #62244)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2021
Matter & Separation Techniques
Solution
The process by which salt and water reacted in a limited way to form an acid or a base is?
A
Neutral process
B
Basic acidic process
C
Hydrolysis
D
Sublimation
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
- Hydrolysis is any chemical reaction in which a molecule of water breaks one or more chemical bonds.
-Salt hydrolysis is a reaction in which one of the ions from a salt reacts with water, forming either an acidic or basic solution.
Source: Official Exam / Past Question Archive
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2021
Matter & Separation Techniques
Solution
(a)i. With the aid of an equation, explain briefly why aluminum metal is not affected by air.
(ii) In the extraction of aluminum from bauxite, state the:
- substance used for purifying the ore;
- composition of the mixture electrolyzed.
(b) ZnO is an amphoteric oxide. Write equations to illustrate this statement.
(c)i) List three uses of sodium trioxocarbonate(IV).
(ii) Explain briefly why a solution of trioxonitrate(V) acid turns yellowish on storage for some time.
(ii) Describe briefly how trioxonitrate(V) ions could be tested for in the laboratory.
(d) Write balanced chemical equations for the preparation of hydrogen chloride.
(i) using concentrated \(H_2\)S\(O_4\):
(ii) by direct combination of its constituent elements.
(iii) State one use of hydrogen chloride.
A
Joseph J. Thompson
B
James Chadwick
C
Amedeo Avogadro
D
Ernest Rutherford
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
(a) Aluminum first reacts With oxygen in the air to form a film of oxide/oxide layer on the Surface.
Al\(_{(s)}\) + 3O2\(_{(g)}\) \(\implies\) 2AlO3\({(s)}\). The film of oxide formed is not porous and insoluble in water (in the air) and hence protects the metal underneath from further attack. OR The film of oxide coats the metal and prevents it from further attack.
(ii) The composition of the ore:- Cryolite / N\(a_3\)Al\(F_6\) -Aluminà / A\(l_2\)\(O_3\)
(b) ZnO is an amphoteric oxide. Write an equation to illustrate this statement.
ZnO\(_{(s)}\) + 2HCl\(_{(aq)}\) \(\implies\) ZnCl\(_{2(aq)}\) + \(H_2\)O\(_{(l)}\); ZnO\(_{(s)}\) + 2NaOH\(_{(aq)}\) + N\(a_2\)ZnO\(_{2(aq)}\) + \(H_2\)\(O_l\)
(c)i. List three uses of Sodium Trioxocarbonate(IV):
- Glass production.
- Water treatment/ softening hard water
- Preparation of baking powder.
- Removal of sulfur (IV) Oxide in power stations.
- As a standard alkali in acid-base titration.
- As an analytical reagent.
- Production of rayon polymer.
- As a household cleaning agent used in laundry.
- As food additive.
- Used in textile industry.
- In petroleum refining.
- Manufacturing of other sodium compounds.
- production of soaps and detergents
- paper production
- production/ preparation of NaHC\(O_3\)
(ii) Explain briefly why a solution of trioxonitrate( V) acid turns yellowish on storage for sometime:- The yellowish color is caused by dissolved nitrogen(IV) oxide which results from the slow decomposition of the acid.
(iii) Describe briefly how trioxonitrate (V) ions could be tested for in the laboratory:-
To the solution, add freshly prepared iron (ll) tetraoXoSulphate (Vl) solution and followed by Conc \(H_2\)S\(O_4\), a brown ring is observed or warm the solid with ( copper turnings and ) Conc. \(H_2\)S\(O_4\) in a test tube. Brown fumes are observed.
(d)i. \(H_2\)SO\(_{4(aq)}\) + 2NaCl\({s}\) \(\implies\) N\(a_2\)SO\(_{4(aq)}\) + 2HC\(l_g\). OR
\(H_2\)S\(O_4\) + 2KCl \(\implies\) \(K_2\)SO\(_{4(aq)}\) + 2HCI (ll) H\(_{2(g)}\) + Cl\(_{2(g)}\) \(\implies\) 2HCl\(_{(g)}\)
(ii) State one use of hydrogen chloride:
- Manufacturing of drug.
- Cleaning
- Pickling
- Electroplating metals
- Tanning leather
- Refining
-Production of C\(H_3\)Cl/PVC/plastics.
Source: Official Exam / Past Question Archive
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2020
Basic Chemistry
Solution
The number of molecules of Carbon(iv)Oxide produced when 10.0g of CaCO\(_3\) is treated with 0.2dm\(^3\) of 1 Mole of HCL in the equation
CaCO\(_3\) + 2HCL ⇒ CaCl\(_2\) + H\(_2\) O + CO\(_2\) , is?
A
1.00 X 10\(^{23}\)
B
6.02 X 10\(^{23}\)
C
6.02 X 10\(^{22}\)
D
6.02 X 10\(^{24}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
1 mole of CaCO\(_3\) = 100g or 6.02 X 10\(^{23}\)
liberated 1 mole of CO\(_2\) or 44g or 6.02 X 10\(^{23}\)
:100g = 6.02 X 10\(^{23}\)
10g of CaCO\(_3\) = x
cross multiply
[10g X 6.02 X 10\(^{23}\)] / 100g = x
⇒ x = 6.02 X 10\(^{22}\)
Since
6.02 X 10\(^{23}\) of CaCO\(_3\) liberated 6.02 X 10\(^{23}\) of CO\(_2\)
⇒ 6.02 X 10\(^{22}\) of CaCO\(_3\) will liberate 6.02 X 10\(^{22}\) of CO\(_2\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #56769)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2020
Properties of Solids and Liquids
Solution
Which of the following compounds has the lowest boiling point?
A
C\(_4\)H\(_10\)
B
CH\(_3\)COOH
C
H\(_2\)O
D
C\(_2\)H\(_5\)OH
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
COMPOUNDS
BOILING POINTS
Butane
-1 ^\circC
Ethanoic acid
118 ^\circC
Water
100 ^\circC
Ethanol
78.37 ^\circC
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #58894)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2020
Periodic Table & Periodicity
Solution
Group VIl elements in their combined states are called?
A
Halogens
B
Anions
C
Halide
D
Cations
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
Halide: A binary compound of a halogen with another element or group.
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #58820)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2020
Mass Volume Concepts
Solution
How many moles of H\(_2\)SO4 are there in 50 cm\(^3\) of 0.108 mol dm\(^3\) solution of the acid?
A
5.4x 10
B
5.4 x 10\(^{-3}\)
C
5.4 x 10\(^{-2}\)
D
5.4x 10\(^{-1}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
No. of moles = \(\frac{molar conc \times volume}{1000}\)
No. of moles = \(\frac{0.108 \times 50}{1000}\)
: No. of moles = 0.0054 moles = \( 5.4 \times 10^{-3}\)
Source: WAEC / JAMB / NECO Classroom Archive (Record #59046)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2020
Atomic Structure and Periodic Table
Solution
The electronic configuration of an element is 1S\(^2\) 2S\(^2\) 2P\(^6\) 3S\(^2\) 3P\(^3\). How many unpaired electrons are there in the element?
A
5
B
4
C
3
D
2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
Once you figure out the electron configuration, you fill up the corresponding orbitals with electrons, any left with one is considered unpaired. Since 1s can only hold 2 electrons, and P has 15, that's obviously filled and has no unpaired electrons. The same is for 2s which holds 2, 2p which holds 6, 3s which holds 2.
However 3p can hold 6 electrons and in order for that to be filled up you would need to have an element of 18 electrons. So you fill up as much as you can in 3p by first adding 1 electron to each energy level. 3p has 3 energy levels and there are only 3 electrons left to distribute, so each of those energy levels only gets 1, because you have to fill them all with one before you can start adding a second.
So since you are only able to fill one electron in each of the three energy levels of the 3p orbital, that leaves the orbital open for 1 more electron in each of its energy levels. So there are 3 unpaired electrons in P.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #56633)