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Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2019
Atomic Structure, Orbitals & Nuclear Chemistry
(a) A hydrocarbon having the formula C\(_{10}\)H\(_{22}\) was cracked to produce C\(_6\)H\(_{14}\) and another hydrocarbon P.
(i) Give the molecular formula of P.
(ii) Draw the structures of two isomers of P.
(ii) Give a reason why P could be polymerized.
(b) State the guiding principles which are used to explain the way electrons of the atoms of the elements are arranged in atomic orbitals.
(c)Consider each of the following substances: NaH, H\(_2\), H\(_2\)S, NH\(_4\)Cl.
(i) Describe the nature of the intermolecular forces holding the units or molecules together in the condensed (liquid or solid) state.
(ii) Explain briefly what happens when a sample of each of the substances is added to water.
(iii) Write the chemical equations of any reactions occurring or of any equilibria established.
(d) Element J has the following electron configuration: Is\(^2\)2s\(^2\)2p\(^6\)3s\(^2\).
(i) How many unpaired electrons can be found in J?
(ii) State whether J would be a good oxidizing or reducing agent.
(iii) Give a reason for the answer in (d)(ii).
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option .
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #59641)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2019
Oxidation, Reduction & Redox Reactions
(a) In the Solvay process, explain briefly with equations the functions of the following substances:
limestone;
ammonia.
(b) (i) Write a chemical equation for the fermentation of glucose.
(ii) Explain briefly why a tightly-corked glass bottle filled to the brim with fresh palm-wine shatters on standing for some time.
(c) Consider the following metals: Na, Fe, K and Cu.
(i) Arrange the metals in order of increasing reactivity.
(ii) Which of the metals will react with cold water?
(ii) Which of the metals could form coloured salts?
(d)(i) What is a redox reaction?
(ii) Identify which of the following reaction equations are redox.
(I) 2Na + Cl\(_2\) → 2NaCl
(II) AgCl + 2NH\(_3\) → [Ag(NH\(_3\))\(_2\)]Cl
(III) C\(_2\)H\(_2\) + H\(_2\) → C\(_2\)H\(_4\)
(IV) HCl + KOH → KCl + H\(_2\)O
(V) 2FeCl\(_3\) + 2KI → 2FeCl\(_2\) + 2KCl + I\(_2\)
(iii) Give a reason for each of the answers in (d)(ii).
(iv) Write balanced equations of the half reactions for any two of the redox reactions in (d)(ii).
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option .
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #59644)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2019
Stoichiometry, Mole Concept & Volumetric Analysis
Solution
(a) The following reaction scheme is an illustration of the contact process. Study the scheme and answer the questions that follow.
(i) Name X and Y
(ii) Write a balanced chemical equation for each of the processes I, II, III and IV
(iii) Name the catalyst used in process II
(iv) Using Le Chatelier's principle, explain briefly why increasing the temperature would not favour the reaction in II
(v) State two uses of SO\(_2\)
(b) Consider the following equation: 2H\(_{2(g)}\) + O\(_{2(g)}\) \(\to\) 2H\(_2\)O\(_{(g)}\)
Calculate the volume of unused oxygen gas when 40 cm\(^3\) of hydrogen gas is sparked with 30cm\(^3\) of oxygen gas
(c) Calcium carbonate of mass 1.0 g was heated until there was no further change.
Write an equation for the reaction which took place.
Calculate the mass of the residue.
Calculate the volume of the gas evolved at s.t.p.
What would be the volume of the gas measured at 15 and 760 mm Hg? [C= 12.0, O = 16.0, Ca = 40.0, molar volume of a gas at s.t.p. = 22.4 dm\(^3\) ]
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
(a) (i) X - oxygen
Y - sulphur
(ii) I. - S(s) + O\(_{2(g)}\) \(\to\) SO\(_{2(g)}\) (1)
II. - 2SO\(_{2(g)}\) + O\(_{2(g)}\) \(\to\) 2SO\(_{3(g)}\) (2)
III. - SO\(_{3(g)}\) + H\(_2\)SO\(_{4(aq)}\) \(\to\) H\(_2\)S\(_2\)O\(_7\)\(_{(l)}\) (1)
IV. - H\(_2\)S\(_2\)O\(_7\)\(_{(l)}\) + H\(_2\)O\(_{(l)}\) 2H\(_2\)SO\(_{4(aq)}\) (2)
(iii) Vanadium (V) oxide (1)
(iv) It is because the reaction is exothermic
(v) - In bleaching wood pulp, wool silk, hay
- as germicide and fumigant/ disinfectant
- as refrigerant / refrigerating gas/coolant
- as preservative for grains and fruits
- manufacture of H\(_2\)SO\(_4\)
- as a reducing agent in metallurgy
- for dechlorination
(b) From the equation,
2 mol of H\(_2\) reacts with 1 mol of O\(_2\)
hence 40 cm\(^3\) of H\(_2\) would react with 20 cm\(^3\) of O\(_2\)
Volume of unused oxygen = (30 – 20) cm\(^3\)
= 10 cm\(^3\)
(c) (i) CaCO\(_3\) \(\to\) CaO + CO\(_2\)
(ii) CaCO\(_3\) = 40 + 12 + (16 x 3) = 100 g
CaO = 40 + 16 = 56 g
100 g of CaCO\(_3\) \(\to\) 56 g CaO
1.0 g will give \(\frac{1}{100}\) x 56 = 0.56 g
(iii) 1 mole of a gas at s.t.p. 22.4 dm\(^{-3}\)
1 mole of CaCO\(_3\) produces 1 mole of CO\(_2\)
100 g of CaCO\(_3\) produces = 22.4 dm\(_3\) of CO\(_2\)
1.0 g of CaCO\(_3\) will produce = \(\frac{1}{100}\) x 22.4
= 0.224 dm\(^3\) of CO\(_2\)
(iv) Volume at 15\(^o\)C and 760 mm Hg
Temp = 273 + 15\(^o\)C = 288
\(\frac{V_1}{T_2} = \frac{V_2}{T_2}\)
Volume V\(_2\) = 0.224 x \(\frac{288}{273}\) = 0. 236 dm\(^3\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #59646)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2019
Non-Metals & Their Compounds
Solution
(a)(i) Draw and label a diagram to illustrate the preparation and collection of dry chlorine gas in the laboratory.
(ii) State two uses of chlorine.
(b) Describe the preparation of hydrogen from water gas.
(i) Name the chief ore of aluminium.
(ii) Why is the ore purified?
(iii) Name the electrode used in the electrolysis.
(iv) Give one reason why cryolite, NaAlF\(_6\), is added to the electrolyte.
(c) Name three products obtained directly from the destructive distillation of coal.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
(a)(i)
(ii) - used as germicide/disinfectant/sterilization/antiseptic/insecticides
bleaching of materials/wood pulp/textiles
commercial production of HCl
production of polymers/PVC/plastics
production of chlorinated chemicals e.g. CHCl\(_3\), CCl\(_4\)
in medicine
production of dyes
(b) Water gas is CO + H\(_2\) steam is mixed with water gas and passed over heated catalyst of iron (III) oxide or chromium (III) oxide at 450\(^o\) C
The CO in water gas is converted to CO\(_2\) with further yield of hydrogen
The CO\(_2\) is removed by dissolving the mixture in water / NaOH/KOH/Ca(OH)\(_2\) solutions under pressure
(c) (i) Bauxite
(ii) - To produce aluminium oxide/alumina.
- To prevent poisoning of the electrode.
(iii) Carbon/ graphite
(iv) - It is added to reduce some of the energy (costs) involved in extracting aluminium
- to increase the electrical conductivity of alumina
- to lower the melting points to of the alumina
(d) Coke
- Coal tar
- Coal gas
- ammoniacal liquor
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #59647)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2019
Stoichiometry, Mole Concept & Volumetric Analysis
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 is a solution containing 15.8 g dm\(^3\) of Na\(_2\)S\(_2\)O\(_3\). B was obtained by dissolving 9.0 g of an impure sample of I\(_2\) in aqueous Kl and the solution made up to 1 dm\(^3\).
(a) Put A into the burette and titrate it against 20.0 cm\(^3\) or 25.0 cm\(^3\) portions of B. Use starch solution as indicator. Repeat the titration to obtain concordant titre values. Tabulate your results and calculate the average volume of A used. The equation for the reaction involved in the titration is I\(_2\) + 2S\(_2\)O\(_3\) \(\to\) 2I\(^-\) + S\(_4\)O\(_6^{2-}\).
(b) From your results and the information provided, calculate the:
(i) concentration of A in mol dm\(^{-3}\)
(ii) concentration of I\(_2\) in B in mol dm\(^{-3}\);
(iii) percentage by mass of I\(_2\) in the sample
(c) Give reasons why the starch indicator was not added to the titration mixture at the beginning of the titration. [O = 16.0, Na = 23.0, S = 32.0, 1 = 127.0] Credit will be given for strict adherence to the instructions for observations precisely recorded and for accurate inferences. AIl tests, observations and inferences must be clearly entered in the booklet in ink at the time they are made.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
(a)
Rough Tree
1st Titre
2nd Titre
3rd Titre
Final reading cm\(^3\)
12.60
25.10
12.40
25.00
Initial reading cm\(^3\)
0.60
12.60
0.00
12.40
Volume of acid cm\(^3\)
12.60
12.50
12.40
12.60
Average Titre = \(\frac{12.50 + 12.40 + 12.60}{3}\) = 12.50cm\(^3\)
Equation of the reaction I\(_2\) + 2S\(_2\)O\(_3^{2-}\) \(\to\) 2I\(^-\) + S\(_4\)O\(_6^{2-}\)
(b)(i) Concentration of A in moldm\(^{-3}\)
= \(\frac{\text{Concentration of A in gdm}^{-3}}{\text{Molar mass of A in g mol}^{-1}}\)
= \(\frac{15.8gdm^{-3}}{\text{Molar mass of A}}\)
Molar mass Na\(_2\)S\(_2\)O\(_3\) = (23)2 + (32) 2 + (16)3
= 46 + 64 + 48
= 158 g mol\(^{-1}\)
concentration of A in moldm\(^{-3}\)
= \(\frac{15.8gdm^{-3}}{158gmol^{-1}}\) = 0.100 moldm\(^{-3}\)
(ii) Concentration of I\(_2\) in B moldm\(^{-3}\)
\(\frac{C_AV_A}{C_BV_B} = \frac{n_A}{n_B}\)
Where;
C\(_A\) = 0.100 moldm\(^{-3}\)
V\(_A\) = 12.50 cm\(^2\)
C\(_B\) = ?
V\(_B\) = 25.00 cm\(^2\)
C\(_B\) = \(\frac{0.100 \times 12.50 \times 1}{2 \times 25.00}\)
C\(_B\) = \(\frac{1.25}{50}\)
C\(_B\)= 0.0250 moldm\(^{-3}\)
(iii) percentage by ass of I\(_2\) in the sample
= \(\frac{\text{Concentration in gdm}^{-3}}{9.0 gdm^{-3} \text{of impure}} \times \frac{100%}{1}\)
Concentration in gdm\(^{-3}\) = \(\frac{\text{Concentration in gdm}^{-3} Pure}{ \text{ Molar mass of } I_2}\)
0.0250 gdm\(^{-3}\) = \(\frac{\text{Concentration in gdm}^{-3} Pure}{ \text{Molar mass of } I_2}\)
I\(_2\) = 127 x 2 = 254/mol
0.0250 gdm\(^{-3}\) = \(\frac{\text{Concentration in gdm}^{-3} (Pure)}{ \text{Molar mass of }I_2}\)
Concentration in gdm\(^{-3}\) (Pure) = 0.0250 x 254
= 6.35 gdm\(^{-3}\)
Percentage by mass of I\(_2\) in the sample
= \(\frac{6.35}{9.0} \times \frac{100%}{1}\) = 70.555
= 70.56%
(c) Starch indicator was not added to the titration mixture at the beginning of the titration in order to obtain an accurate end-point or to prevent the formation of the complex which reduces the accuracy of the titre value.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #59949)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2019
Nature of 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 mixture of two inorganic compounds. Carry out the following exercises on C. Record your observations and identify any gas(es) evolved. State the conclusions you draw from the result of each test.
(a) Put all of C in a boiling tube and add about 10 cm\(^3\) of distilled water. Shake thoroughly and filter. Keep both the residue and the filtrate.
(b)(i) To about 2 cm\(^3\) of the filtrate add a few drops of Silver trioxoitrate (V) followed by dilute HN\(O_3\)
(ii) Add excess NH\(_3\) solution to the resulting mixture in (b)(i).
(C)(i) Put the residue in a test tube, add about 2 cm\(^3\) of dilute HCl and shake.
(ii) Add NH\(_3\) Solution in drops to the mixture from (c)(i) and then in excess.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
TEST
OBSERVATION
INFERENCE
(a) C + distilled water and filter
C dissolved partially forming a green residue with colorless filtrate
Fe\(^2+\) or Cu\(^{2+}\) salt is present
(b)(i) 2cm\(^3\) of filtrate + AgNO\(_{3(aq)}\) + HNO\(_{3(aq)}\)
White precipitate formed
Precipitate insoluble or No visible change
Cl\(^{-}\), CO\(_3^{2-}\) or SO\(_3^{2-}\), S\(^{2-}\)
Cl\(^-\) is present
(ii) Resulting mixture in (b)(i) + excess NH\(_{3(aq)}\)
Precipitate dissolves or soluble
Cu\(^{-}\) is present
(c)(i) Residue + dil HCl
The residue dissolved to form a blue solution effervescence (bubbling) occurs.
Colourlessness, odourless gas evolved that turned blue litmus paper red and turned lime water milky
Cu\(^{2+}\) is present
CO\(_{2(g)}\) from CO\(_3^{2-}\)
(ii) Portion of mixture of (c)(i) + NH\(_{3(aq)}\) in drops then in excess
Light (Pale) blue precipitate formed in drop of NH\(_{3(aq)}\) to form a deep blue solution
CO\(^{2+}\) is confirmed
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #59951)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2019
Stoichiometry, Mole Concept & Volumetric Analysis
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) State what would be observed when \(BaCl_2\) solution is a portion of a saturated Na\(_2\)CO\(_2\) followed by dilute HCI in excess.
(ii) A gas Q decolorized acidified kMnO\(_4\) Solution. Suggest what Q could be
(b) Name one substance used in the laboratory for drying each of the following substances:
(i) ammonia gas:
(ii) carbon (IV) oxide.
(c) Give a reason why a given mass of sodium hydroxide pellets cannot be used to prepare a standard solution.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
(a) BaCl\(_{2(aq)}\) + Na\(_2\)CO\(_{3(aq)}\) followed saturated by dilute HCl in excess
- A white precipitate is formed.
- Effervescence occurs and a gas evolved and the white precipitate dissolves in excess dil HCl
(ii) Gas Q that decolourized acidified KMnO\(_2\) solution could be any of these.
SO\(_{2(g)}\), H\(_2\)S\(_{(g)}\), unsaturated hydrocarbon (C\(_2\)\(H_2\), C\(_2\)H\(_4\)....)
(b) One substance used in the laboratory for drying each of the following:
(I) ammonia gas - Calcium oxide
(ii) carbon (IV) Oxide - Calcium chloride
- Concentrated tetraoxosulphate( VI) acid.
(c) Sodium hydroxide pellets cannot be used to prepare a standard solution because it is deliquescent, it absorbs water vapour (moisture) and carbon (IV) oxide from the air, and this would add to its mass.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #59953)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2019
Reaction Rates & Chemical Equilibrium
Solution
Which of the following factors will speed up the rate of evolution of carbon (iv) oxide in the reaction below?
2HCl + CaCO\(_3\) → CaCl\(_2\) + H\(_2\)O + CO\(_2\)
A
Increasing the concentration of the acid
B
Increasing the surface area of CaCO\(_3\)
C
A and B
D
Reducing the concentration of the acid
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
The following factors increase a reaction rate
- Increase in concentration of reactants
- Increase in temperature
- Addition of catalyst
- Increase in the surface area of reactant(s)
Source: Official Exam / Past Question Archive
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2019
Stoichiometry, Mole Concept & Volumetric Analysis
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) State what would be observed when \(BaCl_2\) solution is a portion of a saturated Na\(_2\)CO\(_2\) followed by dilute HCI in excess.
(ii) A gas Q decolorized acidified kMnO\(_4\) Solution. Suggest what Q could be
(b) Name one substance used in the laboratory for drying each of the following substances:
(i) ammonia gas:
(ii) carbon (IV) oxide.
(c) Give a reason why a given mass of sodium hydroxide pellets cannot be used to prepare a standard solution.
A
H\(_2\)
B
NH\(_3\)
C
O\(_2\)
D
H\(_2\)S
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
(a) BaCl\(_{2(aq)}\) + Na\(_2\)CO\(_{3(aq)}\) followed saturated by dilute HCl in excess
- A white precipitate is formed.
- Effervescence occurs and a gas evolved and the white precipitate dissolves in excess dil HCl
(ii) Gas Q that decolourized acidified KMnO\(_2\) solution could be any of these.
SO\(_{2(g)}\), H\(_2\)S\(_{(g)}\), unsaturated hydrocarbon (C\(_2\)\(H_2\), C\(_2\)H\(_4\)....)
(b) One substance used in the laboratory for drying each of the following:
(I) ammonia gas - Calcium oxide
(ii) carbon (IV) Oxide - Calcium chloride
- Concentrated tetraoxosulphate( VI) acid.
(c) Sodium hydroxide pellets cannot be used to prepare a standard solution because it is deliquescent, it absorbs water vapour (moisture) and carbon (IV) oxide from the air, and this would add to its mass.
Source: Official Exam / Past Question Archive
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2019
Prescribed Literature Texts & Literary Appreciation
Solution
Aliya keeps having a "C" grade in what subject?
A
Mathematics
B
Biology
C
Physics
D
Chemistry
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Aliya is a smart and brilliant student who has A grades in all her subjects except chemistry where she has C.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #47941)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2019
Prescribed Literature Texts & Literary Appreciation
Solution
In the novel, Aliya sufferes "body shaming" from which of these charaters?
A
Zak
B
Her Biology teacher
C
Miss Salako
D
Aunty Molara
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Her Biology Teacher [See Page 46]
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #47942)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2019
Prescribed Literature Texts & Literary Appreciation
Solution
Abdullahi, having written extensively over the years on politics, policy and development. "Sweeet Sixteen was his" ________________
A
Fifth book
B
First book
C
Third book
D
Second book
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
First book [Read about the novelist; Bolaji Abdullahi]
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #47943)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2019
Prescribed Literature Texts & Literary Appreciation
Solution
Which of the following was the concluding story hold by Aliya's father to solidify Aliya's Self-realization?
A
The Mahatma Gandhi story
B
His own childhood story
C
The Slave and the Captor story
D
The Hunter's story
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The Hunter's Story [See Page 51 - 53]
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #47945)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2019
Prescribed Literature Texts & Literary Appreciation
Solution
The Novel "Sweet Sixteen" is naratted in ______________
A
Second person narratives
B
First person narratives
C
Third person narratives
D
Second person subjected narratives
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
This is a narrative techniques/point of view where the story is narrated by one character at a time. The character may be speaking about himself or sharing events that he or she is expecting.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #47946)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2019
Prescribed Literature Texts & Literary Appreciation
Solution
Which of these character is opinionated that relationships comes with a lot of emotional issues one can bear?
A
Aliya's Father
B
Aliya's Biology teacher
C
Aliya's Mothers
D
Aliya's Friend
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Aliya's Father [See Page 34 - 36]
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #47947)