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Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Organic Chemistry
Which of the following compounds is/are secondary alkanols?
i) CH3CH(CH3)CH3OH
ii) CH3CH2CH(OH)CH3
iii) CH3C(OH)(CH3)CH3
A
I only
B
II only
C
I and III only
D
II and III only
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 #45287)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Stoichiometry & Mole Concept
Solution
Consider the following reaction equation
C2H4(g) + 3O2(g) \(\to\) 2CO2(g) + 2H2O(l).
The volume of oxygen at s.t.p that will be required to burn 14g of ethene is
[C2H4 = 28; Molar volume of gas at s.t.p = 22.4dm3
A
64.2dm3
B
33.6dm3
C
11.2dm3
D
3.73dm3
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
C2H4(g) + 3O2(g) \(\to\) 2CO2(g) + 2H2O(l)
1 mole of ethene required 3 moles of O2
28g of ethene required 3 x 22.4dm3 of O2
14g will require \(\frac{14 \times 3 \times 22.4dm^3}{28}\)
= 33.6dm3
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45290)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Matter & Separation Techniques
Which of the following sources of energy contributes to green-house effect?
A
Natural gas
B
Nuclear
C
Wind
D
Solar
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 #45292)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Matter & Separation Techniques
Solution
A consequences of global warming is
A
Air pollution
B
Flooding
C
Increased humidity
D
Water pollution
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
Global warming is a gradual increase in the earth’s temperature generally due to the greenhouse effect caused by increased levels of carbon dioxide, CFCs, and other pollutants., consequences of global warming include: Seasonal/climate change, Rising oceans, Increase in flooding occurrences. Melting ice caps or polar ice. Increase in the average temperature of the world.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #45293)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Matter & Separation Techniques
Which of the following metals is common to both brass and bronze?
A
Aluminium
B
Copper
C
Lead
D
Iron
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 #45295)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Organic Chemistry
The alkanol obtained from the production of soap is
A
Dihydric Alkanol
B
Tertiary Alkanol
C
Trihydric Alkanol
D
Monohydric Alkanol
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 #45297)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Matter & Separation Techniques
Solution
(a) What are nucleons?
(b) State Graham's law of diffusion.
(c) Explain briefly why aluminium does not corrode easily.
(d) State three examples of periodic properties.
(e) State two reasons why real gases deviate from ideal gas behaviour.
(f) List three uses of fractional distillation in industry.
(g) What factors determine the selective discharge of ions at the electrodes during electrolysis?
(h) State the type of reaction represented by each of the following equations:
(i) C\(_2\)H\(_6\) + Br\(_2\) ---> C\(_2\)H\(_5\)Br + HBr;
(ii) C\(_2\)H\(_4\) + .Br\(_2\) ---> CH\(_4\)Br\(_2\)
(i) Name the products formed when butane burns in limited supply of air.
(j) List three methods of separating a solid from a liquid.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
(a) Nucleons refer to the protons and neutrons that are found in the nucleus OR Nucleons are nuclear particles which are protons and neutrons.
(b) Graham's law of diffusion states that, at constant temperature and pressure, the rate of diffussion of a gas is inversely proportional to the square root of its density or molar mass or vapour density
(c) Aluminum oxide layer forms on the surface of the metal. The oxide layer forms a potective coating layer which does not flake off.
(d) — atomic radius, Ionic radius, ionization energy. —redox potentials, electronegativity, electron affinity. — melting point, boiling point, electrical conductivity.
(e) — Molecules of real gases have significant attractive forces between them.
— The volume of the molecules of real gases is not negligible.
--- Collision between the molecules are not perfectly elastic.
(f) — Separation of crude oil into its components / petroleurn refining. —Purification of ethanol. —Separation of liquefied air
(g) —Position of the ions in the electrochemical series —Concentration of the ions in the electrolyte —Nature of the electrodes used.
(h)(i) Substitution reaction. (ii) Addition reaction.
(i) — Carbon or soot, Carbon two oxide (carbon II oxide), Water.
(j) Filtration, Crystallisation, Evaporation, decantation, centrifugation
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #51005)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Atomic Structure and Periodic Table
Solution
(a) Consider the following atoms: \(^R_T\)X; \(^S_T\)X.
(i) State the phenomenon exhibited by the two atoms.
(ii) What is the difference between the atoms?
(iii) Give two examples of elements that exhibit the phenomenon stated in (ai)
(iv) lf T is 17, write the electron configuration of the element
(b)(i) State two differences between metals and-non-metals with respect to their:
I. physical properties;
2. chemical properties.
(ii) Give one example of each for the following compounds:
I. an amphoteric oxide;
II. a hydride which evolves hydrogen when reacted with water;
Ill. a trioxocarbonate (IV) salt which is readily decomposed on heating;
IV. a chloride salt which is readily hydrolyzed in water.
(c)(i) State three characteristic properties of transition metals.
(ii) Write the electron configuration of \(_{30}Zn\)
(iii.) Explain briefly why zinc is not considered as a typical transition element.
(d) Consider the reaction represented by the following equation:- Na\(_2\)CO\(_{3(aq)}\) + MgCl\(_{2(aq)}\) ----> 2NaCl\(_{(aq)}\) + MgCO\(_{3(aq)}\). Calculate the mass of sodium trioxocarbonate (IV) needed to produce 3.36 of magnesium trioxocarbonate (IV). [C = 12.0, O = 16.0, Na = 23.0, Mg = 24:0 ]
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
(a)(i) Isotopy
(ii) They have different mass numbers or number of neutrons.
(iii) —Hydrogen, —Chlorine. —Carbon, —Oxygen.
(iv) 1 S\(^2\)2S\(^2\)2P\(^62\)3S\(^2\)3P\(^5\)
(b)(i) 1. DIFFERENCES IN PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
METALS
NON — METALS
Good conductors of heat and electricity
Poor conductors of heat and electricity
Malleable - can be beaten into thin sheets
Not malleable / brittle
Ductile — can be stretched into wire
Non ductile / biittle
Possess metallic luster
Do not possess metallic luster
Are sonorous
Not sonorous
Solid at room temperature except mercury / high melting point
Solids, liquids or gases at room temperature / low melting point
2. DIFFERENCES IN CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
METALS NON
METALS
Lose their valence electrons easily / ionize by electron loss
Gain or share valence electrons easily / ionize by electron gain
Form oxides that are basic / amphoteric
Form oxides that are acidic / neutral
Are good reducing agents
Are good oxidizing agents
Have lower electro negativities
Have higher electro negativities
Have low ionization energy
Have high ionization energy
(Some reactive metals) react with dilute acids to give off hydrogen
Do not react with dilute acids to give off hydrogen.
(ii) (l) BeO, Al\(_2\)O\(_3\), ZnO, SnO\(_2\), PbO, PbO\(_2\)
(II) LiH, NaH, KH, CaCO\(_3\) MgH\(_2\)
(III) Li\(_2\)CO\(_3\), BeCO\(_3\), MgCO\(_3\), CaCO\(_3\), ZnCO\(_3\), PbCO\(_3\)
(IV) AlCl\(_3\), MgCl\(_2\), PCl\(_3\), SiCl\(_4\), NH\(_4\)Cl
(c)(i) - form coloured compounds / ions, - exhibit variable oxidation states. - form complex compounds / ion. - have magnetic properties (paramagnetism). - have catalytic properties.
(ii) —> 1s\(^2\)2s\(^2\)2p\(^6\)3s\(^2\)3p\(^6\)3d\(^{10}\)4s\(^2\) are fully filled
(d) Mr(MgCO\(_3\)) = 24 + 12 + (16 x 3) 84
Mr(Na\(_2\)CO\(_3\)) = (23 x 2) +12 + (3 x 16) = 106
moles of MgCO\(_3\) = \(\frac{3.36}{84}\) = 0.04
moles of Na\(_2\)CO\(_3\) = moles of MgCO\(_3\) = 0.04
mass of NaCO\(_3\) = 0.04 x106 = 4.24g
OR
Mr(MgCO\(_3\)) = 24 + 12 + (1 6 x 3) 84
Mr(Na\(_2\)CO\(_3\)) = (23 x 2) +12 + (3 x 16) = 106
84g of MgCO\(_3\) produced from 10\(^6\)g Na\(_2\)CO\(_3\)
3.36g of MgCO\(_3\) will be produced
From 106 x \(\frac{3.36}{84}\) = 4.24g
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #51011)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Stoichiometry & Mole Concept
Solution
(a) (i) Draw the structures of the isomers of the alkene with molecular formurat C\(_4\)H\(_8\)
(ii) State the class of alkanols to which each of the following compounds belongs:
I. CH\(_3\)C(CH\(_3\))\(_2\)OH;
II. CH\(_3\)CH(CH\(_3\))CH\(_2\)OH;
III. CH\(_3\)CH\(_2\)CH(CH\(_3\))OH.
(b) (i) Write the formulae of the products formed in the following reactions:
I. CH\(_3\)CH\(_2\)COOH \(\frac{K_{(s)}}{}\)
II. CH\(_3\)CH\(_2\)COOH. \(\frac{C_4H_6OH, heat}{Conc.H_2SO_4}\)
III. CH\(_3\)CH\(_2\)CH\(_2\)CH\(_2\)OH \(\frac{H^+/KMnO_4}{(excess)}\)
(ii) Name the major product(s) of each of the reactions in (b)(i).
(c) A gaseous hydrocarbon R of mass 7.0 g occupies a volume of 2.24 dm\(^3\) at s. t.p. If the percentage composition by mass of hydrogen is 14.3, determine its:
(i) empirical formula;
(ii) molecular formula. [ H = 1.00, C = 12.0, Molar volume of gas at s.t.p, = 22.4 dm\(^3\) ]
(d) Define structural isomerism.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
(a)(i) Structural Isomers of C\(_4\)H\(_4\)
(ii) (I)Tertiary(3^\circ)alkanol.
(II) Primary (1^\circ)alkanol.
(III) Secondary (2^\circ) alkanol
(b)(i)
(I) CH\(_3\)CH\(_2\)COOK, H\(_2\)
(II) CH\(_3\)CH\(_2\)COOC\(_4\)H\(_9\) H\(_2\)O
(III) CH\(_3\)CH\(_2\)CH\(_2\)COOH
(ii) Major products in (b)(i) (1) — Potassuim propanoate (II) — Butyl propanoate (III) — Butanoic acid
(C)(i) % carbon by mass = 100 – 14.3 (l) = 85.7%
Ratio of atoms = \(\frac{C}{\frac{85.7}{12.0}}\) = 7.1415; \(\frac{H}{\frac{14.3}{1.0}}\) = 14.3
Divide by smaller number = \(\frac{7.1415}{7.1415}\) = 1; \(\frac{14.3015}{7.1415}\) = 2
Empirical Formular = CH\(_2\)
(i) 2.24dm\(^3\) = 7.0g of R
22.4dm\(^3\) = \(\frac{7.0}{2.24}\) x 22.4 = 70gmol\(^1\)
OR
Molar volume of gas = 22.4 dm\(^3\) at s.t.p 22.4
22.4 dm\(^3\) gas = 1 mole
22.4 dm\(^3\) = \(\frac{2.24}{22.4} \times 1\) = 0.1 mol
But numbers of moles = 0.1
Mr = \(\frac{7}{0.1}\) = 70gmol\(^1\)
Molecular formular = C\(_5\)H\(_{10}\)
(CH_2)n = 70
14n = 70
n = \(\frac{70}{4}\) = 5
(d) The occurence of / existence of / condition whereby compounds with the same molecular formula have different structural formulae.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #51013)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Matter & Separation Techniques
Solution
(a)(i) Name a suitable drying agent for the preparation of carbon (IV) oxide in the laboratory.
(ii) Using one chemical test, distinguish between carbon (II) oxide and carbon (IV) oxide.
(b)(i) Describe briefly how oxygen and nitrogen could be obtained separately from air on an industrial scale
(ii) State how a lighted splint can be used to distinguish between samples of oxygen and nitrogen.
(c)(i) Give one reason why bauxite is usually preferred as the ore for the extraction of aluminium.
(ii). List two main impurities. usually present in bauxite.
(iii) State the function of sodium hydroxide solution in the extraction of aluminium from its ore.
(iv) Explain briefly why it is difficult to extract aluminium by chemical reduction of aluminium oxide
(v) Write an equation for the reaction of aluminium oxide with aqueous sodium hydroxide.
(d) (i) The melting and boiling points of sodium chloride are 801 ^\circC and 141.3 ^\circC respectively. Explain briefly why sodium chloride does not conduct electricity at 25^\circC but does so between 801 ^\circC and 1413 ^\circC.
(ii) State the reason why sodium metal is stored under paraffin oil in the laboratory.
(e)(i) State what would be observed when aqueous sodium trioxocarbonate(IV) is added to a solution containing iron (III) ions
(ii) Write a balanced equation for the reaction in (e)(i).
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
(a) (i) Concentrated tetraoxosulphate (vi) acid fused calcuim chloride.
(ii) Pass or bubble each gas into lime water, if lime water turns milky then CO, is present if no reaction then CO is present.
(b) (i) –Atmospheric air is compressed and cooled to liquefy it. – The liquefied air undergoes fractional distillation. – Nitrogen boils out first at – 196^\circC followed by oxygen at – 183^\circC.
(ii) – Splint burns brighter / continues to burn in oxygen. Splint is extinguished in nitrogen
(c) (i) – Bauxite is more abundant than any other ore. – Bauxite has less percentage of silicates as impurity.
(ii) . – iron (III) oxide. – Trioxosilicates(IV) / silica / sand.
(iii) To dissolve the aluminium oxide so that the impurities can be filtered off
(iv) Aluminium is very reactive to be reduced by the eommon reducing agenfleoaction.
(v) Al\(_2\)O\(_3\) + 2NaOH \(\to\) 2NaAlO\(_2\) +H\(_2\)O or Al\(_2\)O\(_2\) + 2NaOH + 3H\(_2\)O --> 2NaAl(OH)\(_4\)
(d) (i) The ions are not free at 25^\circC since sodium chloride is in the solid state but between 801^\circC and 1413^\circC the ions are free / mobile since it is now in the molten / liquid state.
(ii) Sodium metal is very reactive with air/ it is easily oxidised in air / tarnishes easily.
(e) (i) Brown precipitate / reddish brown / orange solid formed
(ii) 3Na\(_2\)CO\(_{3(aq)}\) + 2Fe\(^{3+}\) --> F\(e_2\) (CO\(_3\))\(_{3(s)}\) + 6Na\(^{+}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #51015)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Atomic Structure and Periodic Table
Solution
(a)(i) Determine the oxidation number of sulphur in Na\(_2\)S\(_2\)O\(_3\)
(ii) Name the allotropes of sulphur.
(iii) State two ways in which the structure of graphite and diamond are similar.
(b)(i) Name two green-house gases.
(ii) State one effect of an increased level of green-house gases on the environment.
(iii) State one source from which nitrogen (I) oxide is released into the environment.
(iv) Write a chemical equation to show the effect of heat on each of the following compounds: I. KNO\(_{3(s)}\) II. AgNO\(_{3(s)}\)
(C)(i)Describe briefly how pure crystals of calcium chloride could be obtained from a solution of calcium chloride
ii) Explain briefly each of the following observations:
I. ammonia gas is highly soluble in water;
II. boiling ploint of chlorine is lower than that of iodine
(d) Consider the reaction represented by the following equation:- 2NaCl + H\(_2\)SO\(_{4(s)}\) \(\to\) Na\(_2\)SO\(_{4(s)}\) + 2HCl\(_{(g)}\)
Calculate the volume of HCl gas that can be obtained at s.t.p. from 5.85 g of sodium. chloride. [ Na = 23.0, Cl = 35.5, Molar volume of gas at s.t.p. = 22.4 dm\(^3\)]
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
(a) (i) let x = oxidation number of sulphur 2(1) + 2 + 3(-2) = 0
x = +2
(ii) Allotropes of sulphur are: – rhombic / alpha sulphur. – monoclinic / Beta / prismatic sulphur. – amorphous / delta sulphur. – plastic sulphur
(iii) – Macromolecule / giant molecule /3 dimensional. – carbon atoms are covalently bonded. – crystalline in nature.
(b) (i) Carbon(IV)oxide. – methane. – nitrogen(I)oxide. –water vapour – ozone – chlorofluorocarbons.
(ii) – Global warming / climate change.
(iii) – Ammonium trioxonitrate (V) /aerosol (accept ammonium nitrate). – Combustion of fuel at high temperature.
(iv)
(I) 2KNO\(_3\) --> 2KNO\(_2\) + O\(_2\)
(II) 2AgNO\(_{_3(s)}\) ---> 2Ag\(_s\) + 2NO\(_{2(g)}\) + O\(_2\)
(c) (i) – Heat the solution to concentrate it or leave in a warm place.
- partially evaporate solution and allow to cool filter off crystals.
- pick out crystals
- Dry crystals with filter paper.
(ii)(1) Ammonia readily associates with water molecules through hydrogen bonding.
(II) Chlorine molecules are smaller or chlorine molecules have fewer number of electrons and the strength of van der waals forces between molecules are weaker as compared to that of iodine OR iodine molecules are higher and the wander waal's forces between molecules are stronger as compared to that of chlorine.
(d) Mr(NaCl) = 23.0 + 35.5 = 58.5g/mol\(^1\)
Mass of NaCl = 5.85g
Molar mass of NaCl= 58.5g/mol\(^1\)
Amount of NaCl in 85g = \(\frac{5.85g}{58.5gmol^{-1}}\) = 0.1mol
1 mol of NaCI = 22.4dm\(^3\) of HCI
:. 0.1 mol = \(\frac{0.1}{1}\) x 22.4 = 2.24dm\(^3\)
OR
Molar mass NaCl = 23.0 + 35.5 = 58.5gg/mol\(^1\)
58.5g of NaCl = 22.4dm\(^3\) HCl
58.5g = \(\frac{22.4}{58.5}\) x 5.85
= 2.24dm\(^3\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #51036)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2016
Matter & Separation Techniques
Solution
From the diagram above, an ideal gas can be represented by
A
K
B
M
C
L
D
N
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
see diagram in textbook
Source: Official Exam / Past Question Archive
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Matter & Separation Techniques
Solution
All your burette readings (initials and final) as well as the size of your pipette must be recorded but no account of experimental procedure is required. All calculations must be done in your answer booklet
A solution of 0.050 moldm\(^3\) H\(_2\)C\(_2\)O\(_4\) (ethanedioic acid). B is a solution of KMnO\(_4\), (potassium tetraoxomanganate (VII), of unknown concentration.
(a) Put B into the burette. Pipette 20.0 cm\(^3\) or 25.0 cm\(^3\) of A into a Conical flask and add about 10.0 cm\(^3\) of dilute H\(_2\)SO\(_4\), Heat the mixture to about 40^\circC - 50^\circC and titrate it while still hot with B. Repeat the titration to obtain consistent titre values. Tabulate your results and calculate the average volume of B used. The equation of reaction is;
2MnO\(_{4(aq)}^-\) + 5C\(_2\)O\(_{4(aq)}^{2-}\) + 16H\(^+_{(aq)}\) \(\to\) 2MnH\(^{2+}_{(aq)}\) + 8H\(_2\)O\(_{(l)}\) + 10CO\(_{2(g)}\)
(b) From your results and the information provided, calculate the:
(i) concentration of MnO\(_2^-\) in B in moldm\(^{-1}\)
(ii) concentration of KMnO\(_4^-\) in B in gdm\(^{-3}\)
(iii) volume of CO\(_2\) evolved at s.t.p when 25.0 cm\(^3\) of H\(_2\)C\(_2\)O\(_4\) reacted completely. [0 = 16.0, K= 39.0, Mn = 55.0, Molar volume of gas at s.t.p.= 22.4 dm\(^3\) mol\(^{-1}\)]
Credit will be given for strict adherence to the instructions. for observations precisely recorded and jor accurate inferences. All tests, observations and inferences must be clearly entered in your answer book in ink, at the time they are made
A
Dihydric Alkanol
B
Tertiary Alkanol
C
Trihydric Alkanol
D
Monohydric Alkanol
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
Burette Reading (cm\(^3\))
Rough
1st Titration
2nd Titration
3rd Titration
Final Burette Readings (cm\(^3\))
36.50
30.40
41.70
26.80
Initial Burette readings (cm\(^3\))
12.30
05.90
17.10
01.90
Vol. of acid used (cm\(^3\))
24.20
24.50
24.60
24.90
Titre value = \(\frac{24.50 + 24.60}{2}\) = 24.55cm\(^3\)
(b)(i) Molar concentration of KMNO\(_4\)
\(\frac{C(MnO_4^-) \times V(MnO_4^-)}{C(C_2O_4^{2-}) \times V(C_2O_4^{2-})} = \frac{n(MnO_4^-)}{n(C_2O_4^{2-})}\)
\(\frac{C(MnO_4^-) \times 24.55}{0.05 \times 25} = \frac{2}{5}\)
C(MnO\(_4^-\)) = \(\frac{0.05 \times 25 \times 2}{24.55 \times 5}\)
= 0.0204 mol/dm
(ii) Mass concentration of KmnO\(_4\)
Molar mass of KmnO\(_4\) = 39 + 55 + (16 x 4) = 158g/mol
Mass conc. KmnO\(_4\) = molar conc. x molar mass
= 0.0204 x 158 = 3.22g/dm\(^3\)
(iii) Volume of CO\(_2\) (gas evolved)
\(\frac{n(CO_2)}{n (H_2C_2O_4)}\) = \(\frac{10}{5}\)
n(CO\(_2\)) = \(\frac{10}{5}\) x 0.05
= 2 x 0.05 = 0.100 mol
V(CO\(_2\)) at s.t.p = n x Vm
25cm\(^3\) of H\(_2\)C\(_2\)O\(_4\) = 0.100 x 22.4dm\(^3\)mol\(^{-1}\) x \(\frac{25}{1000}\)
= 0.056dm\(^3\) or 56.0 cm\(^3\)
Alternative method
Volume of CO\(_2\) gas evolved
Amount of H\(_2\)C\(_2\)O\(_4\) used = 0.050 x \(\frac{25}{1000}\) = 0.00125 mol
From the equation of the reaction
5 mol of C\(_2\)O\(_4^{2-}\) = 10 mol of CO\(_2\)
0.00125 mol C\(_2\)O\(_4^{2-}\) = 0.00125 mol x \(\frac{10}{5}\)
= 0.0025 mol CO\(_2\)
@S.T.P
1 mol of CO\(_2\) = 22.4dm\(^3\)
0.00250 mol = 22.4 x 0.0025
= 0.056 dm\(_3\) or 56.0 cm\(^3\)
Source: Official Exam / Past Question Archive
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Matter & Separation Techniques
Solution
All your burette readings (initials and final) as well as the size of your pipette must be recorded but no account of experimental procedure is required. All calculations must be done in your answer booklet
(a) What difference in physical properties enable the separation of mixtures by:
(i) simple distillation,
(ii) paper chromatography;
(iii) fractional distillation.
(b) Give a reason for each of the following practices during titration in the laboratory.
(i) White tile is placed under the conical flask.
(ii) Burette readings are always recorded to two decimal places.
(iii) Calculate the volume of 2.5 moldm\(^{-3}\) stock HČI required to prepare 500 cm\(^3\) of 0.20 moldm HCI.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
(a)(i) Wide difference in boiling points of components (for miscible liquids)/ difference in physical state (for liquid - solid solution)
(ii) Difference in absorption/retention rate of components
(ii) Close difference in boiling points of components.
(b)(i) To make the endpoint colour change colour easily visible/ in order not to overshoot the endpoint.
(ii) To ensure (high) accuracy of the titre value
(iii) Using Dilution formula
M\(_1\)V\(_1\) = M\(_2\)V\(_2\)
M\(_1\) = 2.5, V\(_1\) = ?, M\(_2\) = 0.20, V\(_2\) = 500
\(\frac{M_1V_1}{M_1}\) = \(\frac{M_2V_2}{M_1}\)
Make V\(_1\) the subject
V\(_1\) = \(\frac{M_2V_2}{m_1}\)
= \(\frac{0.20 \times 500}{2.5}\)
= 40.0 cm\(^3\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #59983)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2016
Matter & Separation Techniques
Solution
All your burette readings (initials and final) as well as the size of your pipette must be recorded but no account of experimental procedure is required. All calculations must be done in your answer booklet
C is a mıxture of two salts, containing one cation and two anions. 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 beaker and add about 10 cm\(^3\) of distilled water. Stir well and filter. Keep the filtrate and the residue.
(b) To about 2 cm\(^3\) of the filtrate, add few drops of AgNO\(_{(aq)}\), followed by HNO\(_{3(g)}\). Add excess NH\(_{3(aq)}\) to the resulting mixture.
(c)(i) Put all of the residue into a clean test tube and add about 5 cm of HNO\(_{3(aq)}\)
(ii) To about 2 cm\(^3\) of the solution from 2(c)(i), add NaOH\(_{(aq)}\) in drops and then in excess
(iii) To another 2 cm\(^3\) of the solution from 2(c)(i), add NH\(_{3(aq)}\) in drops and then in excess.
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Verified Correct Answer: Option
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
Test
Observation
Inference
(a)
C\(_{(s)}\) + distilled water + filter
Party dissolved/soluble colourless filtrate obtained, water residue
C contains soluble and insoluble salts
(b)
Filtrate C + AgNO\(_{3(aq)}\)
+ HNO\(_{3(aq)}\)
+ NH\(_{3(aq)}\)
White precipitate
Precipitate insoluble
Precipitate soluble/dissolved
Cl\(^{-}\) or CO\(_3^{2-}\) or SO\(_3^{2-}\)
Cl\(^-\)
Cl\(^-\) present
(c)(i)
Residue + HNO\(_{3(aq)}\)
Effervescence, colourless,
Odourless gas evolved
Gas turned lime water milky
CO\(_2\) gas from CO\(_3^{2-}\) evolved
(ii)
Solution from C(i) +
NaOH\(_{3(aq)}\) drops
Then in excess
White gelatinous precipitate
Precipitate dissolved/soluble
Zn\(^{2+}\) or Al\(^{3+}\) present
(iii)
Solution from C(i) + NH\(_{3(aq)}\) drops
Then in excess
White gelatinous precipitate
Precipitate dissolved/soluble
Zn\(^{2+}\) or Al\(^{3+}\) present
Zn\(^{2+}\) present
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