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Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
Stoichiometry & Mole Concept
Solution
The empirical formula of a compound containing 0.067mol Cu and 0.066mol O is [Cu = 63.5, O = 16]
A
\(Cu_{2}O\)
B
\(CuO\)
C
\(CuO_{2}\)
D
\(CuO_{4}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
Cu : O
0.067 : 0.066
mole ratio \(\frac{0.067}{0.066}\) : \(\frac{0.066}{0.066}\)
= 1 : 1
= CuO
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #49090)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
Electrochemistry and Redox
Solution
The change in the oxidation state of iron in the reaction represented by the equation: \(2FeCl_{3} + H_{2}S \to 2FeCl_{2} + 2HCl + S\) is
A
+2 to +3
B
0 to +2
C
+3 to +2
D
+3 to 0
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
The oxidation number of Iron in \(FeCl_{3}\) = +3. The oxidation number in \(FeCl_{2}\) = +2.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #49095)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
Matter & Separation Techniques
Which of the following methods can be used to seperate blood cells from plasma?
A
Centrifugation
B
Filtration
C
Chromatography
D
Distillation
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 #49101)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
Atomic Structure and Periodic Table
Which of the following statements is true about ionic radius? Ionic radius
A
increases as nuclear charge increases
B
decreases as nuclear charge increases
C
decreases as nuclear charge decreases
D
remains constant as nuclear charge increases
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 #49108)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
Stoichiometry & Mole Concept
Solution
Analysis of a hydrocarbon shows that it contains 0.93g of Carbon per gram of the compound. The mole ratio of carbon to hydrogen in the compound is [H = 1.0, C=12.0]
A
1:1
B
1:2
C
2:1
D
2:3
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
1g of Hydrocarbon = 0.93g of Carbon, therefore, Hydrogen = (1 - 0.93)g = 0.07g
C : H
0.93 : 0.07
\(\frac{0.93}{12}\) : \(\frac{0.07}{1}\)
0.078 : 0.07
\(\frac{0.078}{0.07} : \frac{0.07}{0.07}\)
\(\approxeq 1:1\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #49115)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
Stoichiometry & Mole Concept
Solution
The law of definite proportions states that
A
pure samples of the same compound contain the same elements combined in the same proportion by mass
B
pure samples of substances are in the same proportion by mass
C
chemical compounds are pure because they contain the same elements
D
matter can neither be created nor destroyed.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
The Law of Definite Proportions states that all pure samples of a particular chemical compound contain similar elements combined in the same proportion by mass.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #49117)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
Stoichiometry & Mole Concept
Solution
What is the relative molecular mass of a compound which has empirical formula \(CH_{2}O\)? [C= 12, H= 1, O= 16]
A
42
B
45
C
126
D
180
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
Molecular formula = (empirical formula x n)
where n= (1,2,3,...)
\(CH_{2}O = 12 + (2\times 1) + 16 = 30\)
Relative molecular mass = (30 x n)
From the options, only 180 is a multiple of 30, when n=6.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #49121)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
Atomic Structure and Periodic Table
Solution
Atoms are electrically neutral because they
A
do not conduct electricity
B
contain equal number of protons and electrons
C
are composed of neutrons and electrons
D
cannot be attracted by electromagnetic field.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
Atoms are electrically neutral because they contain equal amount of positive and negative charge. This is because they have equal number of protons and electrons.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #49124)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
Acids, Bases, and Salts
Common Salt (NaCl) is used to preserve foods. Which of the following properties can be used to determine its purity before use?
A
Solubility in water
B
Melting point
C
Relative density
D
Crystalline nature
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 #49127)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
Atomic Structure and Periodic Table
Solution
Which of the following electron configurations represents the transition element Chromium \(_{24}Cr\)?
A
\(1s^{2} 2s^{2} 2p^{6} 3s^{2} 3p^{6} 4s^{2} 3d^{4}\)
B
\(1s^{2}2s^{2}2p^{6}3s^{2}3p^{6}3d^{6}\)
C
\(1s^{2}2s^{2}2p^{6}3s^{2}3d^{4} 4s^{1}\)
D
\(1s^{2}2s^{2}2p^{6}3s^{2}3p^{6}4s^{1}3d^{5}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
Electronic configuration of Chromium: \(1s^{2}2s^{2}2p^{6}3s^{2}3p^{6}4s^{1}3d^{5}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #49129)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
Atomic Structure and Periodic Table
The atomic number of an isotope of hydrogen is equal to its mass number because it
A
has a totally filled valence shell
B
has a high charge to mass ratio
C
does not contain neutrons
D
exhibits isotopy
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 #49131)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
Atomic Structure and Periodic Table
Diagram
Solution
What is the total number of shared pair of electrons in the compound above?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
5
B
8
C
10
D
12
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
Each double bond has two pairs of valence electrons shared to form a covalent bonding. Also, every C-H bond, has 2 valence elctrons involved. Drawing the Lewis structure, you see that the above compound has 12 valence electrons shared.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #49158)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
Atomic Structure and Periodic Table
Solution
The bonding pair of electrons in a Hydrogen Chloride molecule is pulled towards the chlorine atom because
A
chlorine has a larger atomic size
B
chlorine has a larger atomic mass
C
chlorine is more electronegative
D
there is no bonding orbitals within the hydrogen atom
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
The chlorine atom is much more electronegative than the hydrogen atom, which makes this bond polar.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #49162)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
Atomic Structure and Periodic Table
Solution
The solubility of \(CO_{2}\) in water can be accounted for by
A
Van der Waal's forces
B
Ionic attraction
C
dipole attraction
D
covalent bonding
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
In CO2, due to electronegativity difference oxygens have slight negative charge, hence surrounded by polar water molecule forming a cage structure.This leads to its solubility.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #49170)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2018
Atomic Structure and Periodic Table
Solution
Which of the following properties would not influence electrovalent bond formation?
A
Electronegativity
B
Electron Affinity
C
Ionization potential
D
Catalytic ability
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
Every other factor influences the formation of elecrovalent or Ionic bonds except Catalytic ability.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #49172)