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Chemistry WAEC / WASSCE 2018 Matter & Separation Techniques
Particles in a solid exibit
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vibrational motion
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vibrational and translational motion
C
vibrational and random motion
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random and translational motion
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Chemistry WAEC / WASSCE 2018 Stoichiometry & Mole Concept
(a)(i) Sketch a graphical representation of Charles' law. (ii) Calculate the volume of oxygen that would be required for the complete combustion of 2.5 moles of ethanol at s.t.p. [molar volume at s.t.p. = 22.4 dm\(^3\)] (b)(i) State the collision theory of reaction rates. (ii) Using the collision theory, explain briefly how temperature can affect the rate of a chemical reaction. (c)(i) Define esterification. (ii) Give two uses of alkanoates. (iii) Give the products of the alkaline hydrolysis of ethyl ethanoate. (d) A tin coated plate and a galvanized plate were exposed for the same length of time. (i) Which of the two plates corrodes faster (ii) Explain briefly your answer in 2(d)(i)
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Chemistry WAEC / WASSCE 2018 Matter & Separation Techniques
(a)(i) Draw the structure of the sixth member of the alkenes. (ii) Calculate the relative molecular mass of the sixth member of the alkene. (iii) State one difference between cracking and reforming in the petroleum industry. [H = 1, C = 12] (b)(i) Define the term enthalpy of neutralization. (ii) Describe briefly how the enthalpy of neutralization of the reaction of dilute hydrochloric acid and aqueous potassium hydroxide could be determined. (c) An electrochemical cell is constructed with copper and silver electrodes. (i) State which of the electrodes will be the: 1. anode; II. cathode. (ii) Give the reason for your answer in 3(c)(i). (iii) State the type of reaction occurring at each electrode. (iv) Write a balanced equation for the overall cell reaction. (d)(i) Name the compound formed when iron is exposed to moist air for a long time. (ii) Write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction in 3(d)(i). (iii) Name one ore of iron.
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Chemistry WAEC / WASSCE 2018 Matter & Separation Techniques
(a)(i) Draw and label a diagram for the laboratory preparation of a dry sample of sulphur(IV)oxide. (ii) Write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction in (a)(i). (iii) State the precaution that must be taken in the preparation of the gas stated in (a)(i). (iv) Give a reason why the precaution stated in (a)(ii) must be taken. (b)(i) State Dalton's law of partial pressures. (ii) The volume of a sample of methane collected over-water at a temperature of 12^\circC and a pressure of 700 mmHg was 30cm\(^3\). Calculate the volume of the dry gas at s.t.p. [Saturated vapour pressure of water at 12^\circC is 10 mmHg] • (c)(i) Write an equation for the reaction between chlorine and water. (ii) Why does litmus paper turn red when put in the resulting solution in (c)(i)? (d)(i) State the trend in the boiling points of chlorine, bromine and iodine. (ii) Explain briefly why water has a higher boiling point than ammonia.
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Chemistry WAEC / WASSCE 2018 Matter & Separation Techniques
(a)(i) State two industrial uses of hdrogen. (ii) Consider the equation below. Mg(HCO\(_3\))\(_{2(aq)}\) \(\to\) MgCO\(_{3(g)}\) + H\(_2\)0\(_{(l)}\) + CO\(_{2(g)}\) 1. State the type of hardness of water being removed as shown by the above equation. 2. Give two disadvantages of hardness of water. (b)(i) In the extraction of aluminium by electrolysis, graphite electrodes are used. State the disadvantages of using this type of electrode. (ii) Calcuim oxide reacts with water to form slaked line: I. Write a balanced equation for this reaction; II. State one use of slaked line. (c)(i) What is meant by saponification? (ii) List the raw materials needed for the manufacture of soap. (iii) Name the main by-product obtained from the manufacture of soap. (d) With the aid of chemical equations explain briefly how iron is extracted in the blast furnace using iron ore, coke and limestone as raw materials at the: (i) bottom of the furnace; (ii) middle of the furnace (iii) top of the furnace.
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Chemistry WAEC / WASSCE 2018 Matter & Separation Techniques
(a) (i) Define the term fermentation (ii) Name the catalyst that can be used for this process (b) Name two factors which determine the choice of an indicator for an acid-base titration (c) Consider the following reaction equation: Fe + H\(_2\)SO\(_4\) \(\to\) FeSO\(_4\) + H\(_2\). Calculate the mass of unreacted iron when 5.0g of iron reacts with 10cm\(^3\) of 1.0 moldm\(^3\) H\(_2\)SO\(_4\), [Fe = 56.0] (d) Name one: (i) Heavy chemical used in electrolytic cells (ii) Fine chemical used in textile industries (e) Explain briefly how a catalyst increases the rate of a chemical reaction. (f) (i) Write the chemical formula for the product formed when ethanoic acid reacts with ammonia (ii) Give the name of the product formed in (f)(i) (g) List three properties of aluminum that makes it suitable for the manufacture of drinks cans (h) State two industrial uses of alkylalkanoates (i) Name two steps involved in the crystallization of a salt from its solution (j) List two effects of global warming
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Chemistry WAEC / WASSCE 2018 Acids, Bases, and Salts
(a) (i) List the two gaseous fuels produced from coke. (ii) Which of the two fuels listed in 5(a)(i) is a better fuel? (iii) Give reasons for your answer in 5(a)(ii) (iv) Write a balanced equation for the production of each of the fuels. [9 marks] (b)(i) Differentiate between thermosets and thermoplastics. (ii) Give one example of: I. thermosets; II. thermoplastics. (iii) State three properties of plastics. (c)(i) State the method of collecting gases which are denser than air. (ii) Name two gases that could be used to perform the fountain experiment in the laboratory. (iii) State the physical properties of the gases named in 5(c)(ii) which makes them suitable for the experiment. [4 marks] (d) (i) State two compounds that could be used to test for water. (ii) Give three disadvantages of hard water.
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Chemistry WAEC / WASSCE 2018 Atomic Structure and Periodic Table
1. (a ) Define the term compound. (b) State two conditions necessary for the cracking of petroleum fractions. (c) Name two transition elements that are used as catalyst. (d) (i) Write an equation for the reaction between zinc dust and trioxonitrate (V) solution. (ii) Which of the reactants in 1(d)(i) is: I. reduced; II. oxidized. (e) Two isotopes of oxygen 16O and 18O have relative abundance of 90 % and 10 % respectively. Calculate the relative atomic mass of oxygen. (f) List two ores of iron. (g) (i) What is biotechnology? (ii) Name one product that can be obtained using biotechnology. (h) Define the term element. (i) State two sources of methane in the atmosphere. (j) Explain briefly why the trend of the boiling points for group VII elements is in the order I\(_2\) > Brl\(_2\)> Cl\(_2\).
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Chemistry WAEC / WASSCE 2018 Atomic Structure and Periodic Table
(a) Explain the statement, the standard electrode potential of zinc is -0.76 v.What is meant by the term periodic property of elements? (b) Consider the following standard electrode potentials: Zn\(^{2+}\)\(_{(aq)}\) + 2e\(^-\) Zn(s) Eᶿ = - 0.76 V Cu\({2+}\)\(_{(aq)}\) + 2e\(^-\) Cu(s) Eᶿ = + 0.34 V When the two half cells are connected: (i) write the reaction equation at each electrode; (ii) write the overall cell reaction equation; (iii) state the type of reaction occurring at each electrode; (iv) calculate the e.m.f. of the cell. (c) (i) Name two chemical industries. (ii) State two factors that should be considered when siting a chemical industry. (iii) List two effects of a chemical industry on the community in which it is sited. (d) Using chemical equations, explain briefly what would happen when hydrogen peroxide is added to: (i) silver oxide; (ii) chlorine gas. (e) List three physical properties of nitrogen.
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Chemistry WAEC / WASSCE 2018 Atomic Structure and Periodic Table
(a)(i) Describe briefly the laboratory preparation of hydrogen gas from the action of steam on iron. (ii) Write the equation for the reaction in (a)(i). (iii) List three methods for the industrial preparation of hydrogen gas. (b)Consider the following reaction equation: CO(g) + 2H\(_{2(g)}\) CH\(_3\)OH\(_{(g)}\) + 201 kJmol-J Predict the effect of each of the following factors on the position of equilibrium: (i) decrease in temperature; (ii) increase in pressure; (iii) increase in concentration of CO\(_{(g)}\). (c) (i) Define condensation polymerization. (ii) Name two condensation polymers. (iii) Write the formula of ethylethanoate. (d) (i) Define the term allotropy. (ii) Name two crystalline allotropes of carbon. (iii) State one use of each of the allotropes named in (d)(ii). (e) State two differences between nitrogen (I) oxide and oxygen.
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Chemistry WAEC / WASSCE 2018 Stoichiometry & Mole Concept
(a) (i) Name the ore mostly used in the extraction of aluminium. (ii) Name two major impurities in the ore named in (a)(i). (iii) Name the material used in making the electrodes in the extraction of aluminium. (iv) Give two reasons why aluminium is commonly recycled. (v) Explain briefly why the anode has to be replaced at regular intervals during the extraction of aluminium. (b) A current of 0.75 amperes was passed through an electrolysis containing chromium ions for one hour and four minutes. If the mass of chromium deposited was 0.52 g, calculate the: (i) quantity of electricity passed; (ii) moles of chromium deposited; (iii) quantity of electricity required to deposit one mole of chromium; (iv) charge on the chromium ion. [Cr = 52.0, 1 F = 96500 C] (c) In the contact process for the manufacture of tetraoxosulphate(VI) acid, the following reaction occurs: 2SO\(_2\)\(_{(g)}\) + O\(_2\)\(_{(g)}\) 2SO\(_3\)\(_{(g)}\) H = - 197 kJ mol\(^{-1}\) (i) Name the catalyst used in the reaction; (ii) State the optimum temperature for this reaction; (iii) What would be the effect on the yield of SO\(_3\) if a temperature higher than the optimum is used? (d)(i) State two chemical methods by which temporary hardness of water can be removed. (ii) Write a balanced chemical equation for each of the methods stated in (d)(i).
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Chemistry WAEC / WASSCE 2018 Stoichiometry & Mole Concept
(a) (i) State the collision theory of reaction rates. (ii) Using the collision theory, explain briefly how temperature can affect the rate of a chemical reaction. (b) (i) Sketch a graphical representation of Charles’ law. (ii) Calculate the volume of oxygen that would be required for the complete combustion of 2.5 moles of ethanol at s.t.p. [molar volume at s.t.p = 22.4 dm\(^3\)] (c) (i) Define esterification. (ii) Give two uses of alkanoates. (iii) Give the products of the alkaline hydrolysis of ethyl ethanoate. (d) A tin coated plate and a galvanized plate were exposed for the same length of time. (i) Which of the two plates corrodes faster? (ii) Explain briefly your answer in 2 (d) (i).
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Chemistry WAEC / WASSCE 2018 Stoichiometry & Mole Concept
(a) Arrange the three states of matter in order of decreasing: (i) kinetic energy; (ii) force of cohesion. (b) Consider the redox reaction equation: (i) State the change in oxidation number of: I. magnesium; II. hydrogen. (ii) Which of the species is being: I. oxidized; II. reduced? (iii) Identify the oxidizing agent. (c) (i) State two differences between boiling and evaporation. (ii) What will be the effect of reduction of atmospheric pressure on the boiling point of water? (d) For a given chemical equilibrium system, what is the significance of the equilibrium constant K? (e) Consider the following organic compounds: C\(_3\)H\(_7\)COOH; (CH\(_3\))\(_3\)COH. Give the IUPAC name of each compound. (f) Why are organic compounds classified on the basis of functional groups? (g) State three differences between the solubility of solids in liquids and gases in liquids. (h) Write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction between fluorine and water. (i) Define the term basicity of an acid.
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Chemistry WAEC / WASSCE 2018 Matter & Separation Techniques
(a) A compound of carbon, hydrogen and chlorine contains 0.48 g of carbon, 0.08 g of hydrogen and 1.42 g of chlorine. (i) Determine the empirical formula of the compound. (ii) If the molar mass of the compound is 99, calculate the molecular formula of the compound. [H = 1.0, C = 12.0, Cl = 35.5] (b) State three properties of NaCl (s) which shows that it is ionic. (c) Consider the following reaction equation: (i) On the same diagram, sketch and label a reaction profile for a catalysed and uncatalysed reaction between H\(_2\) and O\(_2\). (ii) Indicate the possible positions of the activated complexes for the reaction profiles in (c)(i). (d) The petrochemical industry produces addition polymers using one of the fractions obtained from crude oil. (i) Name the fraction used as a raw material for the process. (ii) What process is used to obtain the fraction from crude oil? (iii) Name two gaseous hydrocarbons that can be used in making polymers. (iv) Describe briefly how these hydrocarbons can be obtained. (v) Name the polymer produced from one of the hydrocarbons named in (d)(iii).
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Chemistry WAEC / WASSCE 2018 Atomic Structure and Periodic Table
a) (i) Describe, using the kinetic theory of matter, what happens when potassium chloride dissolves in water. (ii) Give a reason why the process in (a) (i) is endothermic. (b) (i) An underground iron pipe is less likely to corrode if it is bonded at intervals with magnesium rods. Give reasons for this observation. (ii) State the stages involved in the rusting of iron. (iii) State the condition for the rusting of iron in water. (c) (i) What is a spontaneous reaction? (ii) State two conditions that could make a reaction spontaneous. (iii) Explain briefly why one gramme of sodium reacts more rapidly with water at 250C than one gramme of calcium at the same temperature. (iv) Write equations for the reactions in (c)(iii). (d) What mass of lead (II) trioxocarbonate (IV) would contain 35.0 g of lead? [C=12.0, O = 16.0, Pb = 207.0] (e) Name the type of intermolecular force present in: (i) fluorine; (ii) hydrogen fluoride.
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