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Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2001
Chemical Bonding & Intermolecular Forces
Diagram
Solution
The diagram above represents the formation of
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
a metallic bond
B
an electrovalent bond
C
a covalent bond
D
a coordinate covalent bond
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
Covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons between two atoms
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #31590)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2001
Water, Solutions & Solubility
Diagram
Solution
Use the solubility curves below to answer the question. If 1 dm\(^3\) of a saturated solution of L at 60\(^0\)C is cooled to 25\(^0\)C, what amount in mole will separate out?
Attached Figure / Diagram
A
0.75
B
0.25
C
1.00
D
0.50
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
From the solubility curve given, if you extrapolate for solution L at 60\(^0\)C and 25\(^0\)C, the solubility values will be 1.5 moldm\(^{-3}\) and 0.75 moldm\(^{-3}\) respectively.
To determine the amount in mole that will separate out, subtract the solubility of the initial temperature 25\(^0\)C from that of the final temperature 60\(^0\)C.
i.e 1.5 - 0.75 = 0.75 - Option A
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #31592)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2001
Periodic Table & Periodicity
Solution
Elements which belong to the same group in the Periodic Table are characterized by
A
difference of +1 in the oxidation numbers of successive members
B
presence of the same number of outermost electrons in the respective atoms
C
difference of 14 atomic mass units between successive members
D
presence of the same number of electron shells in the respective atoms
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
Elements in the same group have the same number of valence electron in their outermost shell while elements in the same period have the same number of shells.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36829)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2001
Particulate Nature of Matter, Laws & Formulae
Solution
The atom of an element X combines with aluminium (\(_{13}\)AI). What is the formula of the compound formed?
A
AIX 2
B
AI 2X
C
AI2X 2
D
AI 2X 3
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
Even though we were not told if the element X were a monoatomic or diatomic, inasmuch as Aluminium has a valency of +3, and there is going to be an exchange of valency between the two atoms of elements combining, X will definitely take the 3 from Al, and from the options, only option D has X having 3. Consequently, the correct option is D.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36830)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2001
Metals, Transition Elements & Extraction
Solution
The presence of unpaired electrons in an atom of a transition metal gives rise to
A
paramagnetism
B
malleability
C
malleability
D
ductility
E
shiny appearance
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
Paramagnetism occurs when an atom or material has unpaired electrons, which act like tiny magnets due to their spin. The magnetic moment of an electron is a result of its spin and orbital motion. Paramagnetism in transition metals is caused by the presence of unpaired electrons in their atomic and ionic species.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36831)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2001
Chemical Bonding & Intermolecular Forces
Solution
What is responsible for metallic bonding?
A
Sharing of electrons between the metal atoms
B
Attraction between the atomic unclei and cloud of electrons
C
transfer of electrons from one atom to another
D
Attraction between positive and negative ions
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
The positive ions and delocalized electrons are strongly attracted to each other, forming a metallic bond. Metallic bonding occurs when positively charged metal ions are attracted to delocalized electrons.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36832)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2001
Chemical Bonding & Intermolecular Forces
Solution
Which of the following compounds is covalent?
A
CaCI2
B
MgO
C
NaN
D
CH4
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
A covalent compound is a molecule that is formed when two or more different atoms are connected with a covalent bond. Covalent compounds are basically the molecules that form when two different atoms form a covalent bond. They typically have similar electronegativity and are non-metals. Only Option D has two non-metals.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36833)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2001
Atomic Structure, Orbitals & Nuclear Chemistry
Solution
A sheet of paper is placed in the path of a beam from a radioactive source. The emissions that pass through the paper consist of
A
alpha particles and gamma rays
B
alpha and beta particles
C
beta particles and gamma rays
D
alpha particles only
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
Among the three types of radiations, alpha, beta and Gamma rays, it is only alpha rays that cannot penetrate a piece of paper or human hand, as it has the lowest penetrating power though the highest ionizing power. However, Beta particles and Gamma rays can pass through or penetrate a piece of paper. Option C is the correct answer.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36834)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2001
Atomic Structure, Orbitals & Nuclear Chemistry
Solution
Which of the following features of a human skeleton can be determined by carbon-dating?
A
Height
B
Mass
C
Age
D
Race
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
Radiocarbon dating is often used in forensics to determine the age and year of death of unidentified human remains. It can also be used to identify a person's year of birth by measuring carbon-14 levels in tooth enamel. Carbon-dating, also known as carbon-14 dating, can be used to determine the age of a human skeleton.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36836)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2001
Kinetic Theory of Matter & Gas Laws
Solution
Which of the following statements about ideal gases is/are correct? 1. The cohesive forces between their particles are negligible ll. They have no definite volume but occupy the volume of their containers III. They are not compressible IV. Their particles collide with loss of energy
A
l only
B
l and ll only
C
l, ll and lll only
D
l, ll, lll, and IV
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
Here are some properties of ideal gases:
Inert: Ideal gases are assumed to not react with each other.
Elastic collisions: Ideal gases collide with the container's walls elastically, meaning they don't lose energy after collisions.
Take the shape of their container: Ideal gases take the shape of their container, so the volume of the container is the same as the volume of the gas.
Follow the ideal gas law: The ideal gas law is PV= nRT
Compressibility factor of 1: The compressibility factor of an ideal gas is exactly 1.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36839)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2001
Kinetic Theory of Matter & Gas Laws
Solution
P\(_{TOTAL}\) = P\(_1\) + P\(_2\) + P\(_3\) + ...Pn' where P Total is the pressure of a mixture of gasses. The equation above is an expression of
A
Graham's law
B
Gay-Lussac's Law
C
Boyle's law
D
Dalton's law
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
Dalton’s Law, or the Law of Partial Pressures, states that the total pressure exerted by a mixture of gases is equal to the sum of the partial pressures of the gases in the mixture. P\(_T\) = P\(_1\) + P\(_2\) + P\(_3\) + ...
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36840)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2001
Stoichiometry, Mole Concept & Volumetric Analysis
Solution
Which of the following pairs of reagents react to produce hydrogen?
A
Zinc and concentrated trioxonitrate (V) acid
B
Water and calcium dicarbide
C
Copper and dilute hydrochloric acid
D
Magnesium and dilute tetraoxosulphate (VI) acid
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
When magnesium reacts with dilute sulfuric acid, it produces magnesium sulfate and hydrogen gas.
The chemical equation for this reaction is:
Mg(s) + H2SO4(aq) → MgSO4(aq) + H2(g)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36841)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2001
Nature of Matter & Separation Techniques
Solution
A mixture of calcium chloride and calcium trioxocarbonate (IV) in water can be separated by
A
evaporation
B
sublimation
C
distillation
D
filtration
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
To separate calcium chloride (CaCl2) and calcium carbonate (CaCO3) in water, you can add water to the mixture, filter it, and collect the CaCO3 on the filter paper.
The CaCl2 solution will pass through the filter paper, while the CaCO3 will be collected on the paper. This is possible because CaCO3 is insoluble in water, while CaCl2 is soluble. The correct answer is option D
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36842)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2001
Metals, Transition Elements & Extraction
Solution
Which of the following would dissolve in warm dilute H2SO4 without effervescence, to give a blue solution?
A
Copper turnings
B
Copper (ll) trioxocarbonate (IV)
C
Copper (ll) oxide
D
Copper alloy
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
Copper turnings will dissolve in warm dilute sulfuric acid (H2SO4) without effervescence to give a blue solution.
When copper reacts with sulfuric acid, it forms copper sulfate (CuSO4), a salt that is blue in color. The reaction is:
Cu (s) + H2SO4 (aq) → CuSO4 (aq) + H2 (g) ↑
Copper + Sulfuric acid → Copper sulfate + Hydrogen
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36843)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2001
Stoichiometry, Mole Concept & Volumetric Analysis
Solution
In which of the reactions represented by the following equations is HNO3 behaving as a typical acid?
A
CaO + 2HNO3 → Ca(NO3) 2 + H 2O
B
Cu + 4HNO3 → Cu(NO 3)2 + 2H2O + 2NO2
C
S + 6HNO3 → H2SO 4 + 6NO2 + 2H2O
D
P + 5HNO3 → H 3PO 4 + 5NO2 + H2O
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
When an acid (HNO3) reacts with a base(CaO), the products are usually salts( Ca(NO3)2 and water(H2O). Hence, HNO3 behaved like a typical acid in Option A.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #36845)