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Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2015
Stoichiometry, Mole Concept & Volumetric Analysis
The correct balanced equation for the reaction between aluminium metal and hot concentrated tetraoxosulphate(VI)acid is ?
A
2AI(s) + 6H2SO4(1) \(\to\) AI2(SO4)3(aq) + 6H2O(1) + 3SO2(g)
B
2AI(s) + 3H2SO4(1) \(\to\) AI2(SO4)3(aq) + 6H2O(1) + 3SO2(g)
C
2AI(s) + 4H2SO4(1) \(\to\) AI2(SO4)3(aq) + 8H2O(1) + 3SO2(g)
D
2AI(s) + 5H2SO4(1) \(\to\) AI2(SO4)3(aq) + 8H2O(1) + 3SO2(g)
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 #45855)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2015
Reaction Rates & Chemical Equilibrium
Consider the following equilibrium system:
2SO2(g) + O2(g) \(\rightleftharpoons\) 2SO3(g)
The addition of more O2(g) to the system will shift the equilibrium position to the
A
Right leading to the production of more SO3(g)
B
Right leading to the production of more SO2(g)
C
Left leading to the production of more SO2(g)
D
Left leading to the production of more SO3(g)
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 #45917)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2015
Organic Chemistry II: Functional Groups, Polymers & Biomolecules
Solution
(a)(i) Give three characteristics of homologous series.
(ii) Name two groups of compounds which form such a series.
(b) A saturated organic compound A containing two carbon atoms reacted with ethanoic acid in the presence of a mineral acid to form a compound B with a sweet smell. (i) Name the functional group present in A.
(ii) Draw the structure of A.
(iii) Write a chemical equation to show the formation of B.
(iv) Name the compound B.
(c)(i) Write a balanced equation for the reaction between ethyne and excess bromine.
(ii) Give IUPAC name of the product of the reaction in (c)(i)
(iii) State two conditions under which cracking takes place
(d)(i) Outline the preparation of ethanol from starch.
(ii) Give two properties of starch.
(iii) Give a reason why starch does not reduce Fehlings solution
(iv) Describe briefly a chemical test to confirm the presence of starch.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
(a)(i) Characteristics of homologous series: –All members can be represented by a general molecular formular. –Each member of the series differs from the next by a constant/Fixed number of atom-CH\(_2\)/Successive member differs by CH–All members of the group have similar chemical proterties. –All members have same functional group. –All members of the; roup are prepared using similar/same general methods. All members of the series show a gradual change in physical properties (e.g. density, solubility, etc).
(ii) Groups of compounds which form such a series: –Alkanes –Alkenes –Alkynes –Alkanols –Alkanoic acid –Alkanoates.
(b) A saturated organic compound A containing two carbon atoms reacted with ethanoic acid in the presence of a mineral acid to form a compound B with a sweet smell: The functional group present in A. Hydroxy/Hydroxyl.
(ii) Structure of A.
(iii) Chemical equation to show the formation of B:
CH\(_3\)COOH + CH\(_3\)CH\(_2\)OH \(\rightleftharpoons\) CH\(_3\)COOH\(_2\)CH\(_3\) + H\(_2\)O.
(iv) Name of compound B: Ethyl ethanoate
(c)(i) Balance equation for reaction between Ethyne and Excess bromine:
C\(_2\)H\(_2\) + 2Br\(_2\) --> C\(_2\)H\(_2\) Br\(_4\)
OR
H— C \(\equiv\) C— H H 2Br\(_2\) —> H-CBr\(_2\)-CBr\(_2\)-H
(ii) IUPAC name of the product of the reaction in (c)(i) 1,1, 2, 2–tetrabromoethane.
(iii) Conditions under which cracking takes place: –High pressure –High temperature –Presence of a suitable catalyst.
(d)(i) Preparation of ethanol from starch: Treat starch with malt, diatase, convet starch to maltose.
2(C\(_6\) H\(_{(10)}\)O\(_5\) )n + nH\(_2\) O --> nC\(_{(12)}\) H\(_{(22)}\)O\(_{(11)}\). Add yeast. Ezyme maltase convert maltose to glucose.
C\(_{(12)}\)H\(_{(22)}\) + H\(_2\)O —> 2C\(_6\)H\(_{(12)}\)O\(_6\). Ezyme zymase convert glucose to maltase to ethanol and CO\(_2\)
C\(_6\)H\(_{(12)}\)O\(_6\) —> 2C\(_2\)H\(_5\)OH + 2CO\(_2\).
(ii) Properties of starch: –Can be hydrolysed. –Has no taste. –When suspension of starch is warmed, it forms colliodal solution. –It is insoluble in water. –It has no smell.
(iii) Reason why starch does not reduce Fehlings solution: It does not contain any free carbonyl group/No alkanol group/No hydrogen attached to the carbonyl group.
(iv) Chemical test to confirm the presence of starch: Add a few drops of iodine to a boiled starch. A dark-blue colouration appears.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #51332)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2015
Water, Solutions & Solubility
Solution
(a)(i) Name two gases that could be used to perform the fountain experiment.
(ii) State the physical property which makes the gases suitable for the experiment in (a)(i)
(b)(i) Define each of the following terms: I. solubility; II. saturated solution.
(ii) State two factors that affect the solubility of a solid in a liquid.
(iii) A salt Z of mass 10.2 g was dissolved in 15.4 cm\(^3\) of distilled water at 40^\circC. Calculate the solubility of Z in moldm\(^3\) at 40^\circC. [Mr (Z) = 331].
(c)(i) Town water supplies that have passed through iron pipes contain P and Q ions. In the presence of air, P ions are slowly converted to Q ions.
I. Identify P and Q ions. II. Write a balanced equation for the reaction between P ions, hydrogen ions and oxygen to give Q ions and water.
(ii) Explain briefly a test to confirm the purity of water.
(iii) State the effect of:
I. boiling a temporally hard water. II. adding sodium trioxocarbonate (IV) crystals to permanent hard water;
(iv) Write a balanced equation for the process in (c)(iii)I.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
(a)(i) Gases that could be used to perform the fountain experiment: –Hydrogen chloride. Ammonia
(ii) Physical property which makes the gases suitable for the experiment: –The gases are highly/very soluble in water.
(b)(i) Definition of Solubility and Saturated Solution: I. Solubility is the maximum amount of soluble in mole or grams that will dissolve in 1 dm\(^3\) of the solvent at that temperature or solubility is the amount of solute that will saturate 1 dm\(^3\) of the solvent at that temperature.
II. Saturated solution is a solution that contains as much solute that can dissolve at a particular temperature (in the presence of undissolved solute particles).
(ii) Factors that affect the solubility of a solid in a liquid: –Temperature. –Nature of the solute. --Nature of the solvent.
(iii) A salt Z of mass 10.2 g was dissolved in 15.4 cm\(^3\)of distilled water at 40^\circC. Calculate the solubility of Z in moldm\(^3\) at 40^\circC. Calculate the solubility of Z in moldm\(^3\) at 40^\circC
1000cm of water = \(\frac{10.2 \times 1000}{15.4}\)
= 662.34g
Solubility in moldm\(^3\) = \(\frac{662.34}{331}\)
= 2.0moldm\(^3\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #51376)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2015
Electrolysis & Electrochemical Cells
Solution
(a) Define electrochemical cell.
(b) Aluminium can be prepared commercially by the application of electrolysis. Name the: I. electrolyte used in the process; II. ore from which the electrolyte is obtained; III. electrodes used in the electrolysis.
(ii) Give two reasons why cryolite, NaAl F\(_6\) is added to the electrolyte?
(c)(i) List the two gaseous fuels produced from coke.
(ii) Which of the two gases listed in (c)(i) is a better fuel?
(iii) Give a reason for your answer in (c)(i)
(iv) Write a balanced equation for the production of each gaseous fuel.
(d)(i) For each of the following reactions, state what would be observed when: I. chlorine gas is bubbled through aqueous sodium iodide; II. chlorine gas is passed over heated iron in a hard glass tube; III. aqueous silver trioxonitrate (V) is added to aqueous sodium bromide.
(ii) Write a balanced chemical equation for each of the reactions in (d)(i).
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
(a) Definition of Electrochemical Cell: Electrochemical cell is defined as a device/cell which converts chemical energy to electrical energy/or electricity is generated by a chemical change.
(b) Aluminium can be prepared commercially by the application of electrolysis:
(i) Name the: I. Electrolyte used in the process: (i) Aluminium oxide/(Molten) alumina. II. Bauxite. III. Carbon electrodes/graphite electrodes.
(ii) Reasons why cryolite, NaAl F\(_6\) is added to the electrolyte: –As a solvent. –Helps reduce the melting point of alumina (Al\(_2\)O\(_3\)). –To increase the conductivity of electrolyte.
(c)(i) Gaseous fuels produced from coke: –Producer gas. –Water gas.
(c)(ii) Water gas.
(iii) Reason for your answer in(c)(ii): The producer gas contains about 67%/More non-combustible nitrogen and 33% less combustible carbon (II) oxide while water gas contains equal amount of combustible carbon (II) oxide and hydrogen.
(iv) Balance equation for each production of gaseous fuel: Producer gas. 2C\(_{(s)}\) + O2\(_{2(g)}\) + 4N\(_{2(g)}\) --> 2CO\(_{(g)}\) +4N\(_{2(g)}\). Water gas: C\(_{(s)}\) + \(H_2\)O —> CO\(_{(g)}\) + H\(_{2(g)}\)
(d)(i) What would be observed when:
I. Chlorine gas is bubbled through aqueous sodium iodide. –Colourless solution turn reddish brown.
II. Chlorine gas is passed over heated iron in a hard glass tube. –Grey silvery solid turns brown.
III. Aqueous silver trioxonitrate (V) is added to aqueous sodium bromide. –Cream/(pale) yellow precipitate.
(ii) Chemical equation for reactions in (d)(i):
(i) Cl\(_2\) +2Nal ---> 2NaCl + l\(_2\)
(ii) 2Fe +3C\(l_2\) —> 2FeC\(l_2\)
(iii) AgN\(O_3\) +NaBr —> NaNO\(_3\) + AgBr.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #51382)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2015
Organic Chemistry II: Functional Groups, Polymers & Biomolecules
Solution
(a) Define esterification.
(b) State two properties of plastic.
(c) Name the components of duralumin.
(d) What is meant by each of the following terms?
(i) Raw material.
(ii) Primary product.
(e) State Charles' law.
(f) List four pieces of protective equipment in the laboratory.
(g) Give two uses of ammonia.
(h) Name the:
(i) process by which lighter hydrocarbons are obtained from heavier ones;
(ii) products formed from the reaction between ethanol and sodium metal.
(i) Determine the oxidation number of sulphur in H\(_2\)SO\(_4\).
(j) Write the IUPAC name for each of the following compounds: (i) NaClO\(_3\); (ii) CuSO\(_4\)5H\(_2\)O.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
(a) Define esterification: Esterification is the reaction between an alkanol and alkanoic/organic acid to produce an alkanoate/ester and water in the presence of mineral acid.
(b) Properties ottitastic: —Good insulators to heat and electricity. —Can be recycled. —Are non-biodegradable. —Are durable.— can be tailor-made (to suit particular purpose). —Are resistant to corrosion/chemicals. —Can be remoulded.
(c) Components of duralumin: —Aluminium, —Magnesium. —Copper. —Manganese.
(d)(i) What is meant by raw material: Raw material is a starting material used in producing or manufacturing a substance/product.
(ii) What is meant by primary product: This is the main product of the industry/an intermediate product that can be still converted to other usable product.
(e) Charles' law: It states that the volume of a given mass of gas is directly proportional to its absolute temperature/ temperature in Kelvin if the pressure is constant.
(f) Protective equipment in the laboratory: —Safety goggle. —Hand gloves. —Laboratory coat/apron. —Boots or safety boot. —Nose mask/shield. —Fume cupboard. --Respirator/ gas mask. —Fire extinguisher.
(g) Uses of Ammonia: —As a refrigerant. —For electing aluminium. —As agent for manufacturing of fertilizer. —As solvent for removal of grease and oil stains. —For softening of temporarily hard water. —Use in making/manufacturing ammonium salt. —For treating insect bite. —As agent for manufacturing of HNO\(_3\). —As a precipitating agent for qualitative analysis.
(h)(i) Process by which lighter hydrocarbons are obtained from heavier ones: —Cracking.
(ii) Products:formed from the reaction between ethanol and sodium metal: —Sodium ethoxide + Hydrogen gas.
(iii) Oxidation number of sulphur in H\(_2\)SO\(_4\)
H\(_2\)SO\(_4\) = 2 x 1 + 5 + 4(-2) — 2 = 0
= 2 + 5 — 8 = 0
2 + 5 = 8
5 = 8 — 2 = 6
5 = 6
(j) IUPAC name of: (i) NaClO\(_3\) —>Soludium trioxochlorate(V).
(ii) CUSO\(_4\)SH\(_2\)O —> Copper (II) tetraoxosulphate (VI) —> -pentahydrate
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #51328)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2015
Atomic Structure, Orbitals & Nuclear Chemistry
Solution
(a) Consider the following table; (i) Which of the elements:
Element
Atomic Number
Mass Number
J
9
19
Q
13
27
R
16
32
X
19
39
Y
24
52
I. is a halogen?
II. is most likely to be attracted by a magnet?
III. belongs to group I?
IV. would readily form an ion with a double negative charge?
(ii) What type of bond would exist between J and X when they combine?
(iii) How many neutrons are there in Q?
(iv) Write the formula of the compound formed when R combines with X.
(v) State the element which exists as diatomic molecule..
(vi) Select the element which belong to the d-block of the periodic table.
(b)(i) Explain briefly the term atomic orbital
(ii) I. State three prostulates of Dalton's atomic theory.
II. List two limitations of this theory in the study of the atom
(iii) Describe briefly the structure of sodium chloride in its solid state.
(c) A sample of carbon is burnt at a rate of 0.50g per second for 30 minutes to generate heat.
(i) Write a balanced equation for the reaction
(ii) Determine the:
I. volume of carbon (IV) oxide produced at s.t.p.
II. moles of oxygen used up in the process at s.t.p. [C = 12.0, O = 16.0, Molar volume V\(_m\) = 22.4 dm\(^3\)].
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
(a) Considering the following table.
Element
Atomic Number
Mass Number
J
9
19
Q
13
27
R
16
32
X
19
39
Y
24
52
(i) I. J is Halogen.
II. Y is most likely to be attracted by magnet.
III. X belongs to group I.
IV. R wduld readily form an ion with a double negative charge.
(ii) Type of bond that can exist between J and X when they combine: – Ionic/Electrovalent bond.
(iii) Neutrons in Q – 14
(iv) Compound formed when R combines with X: – X\(_2\)R.
(v) Element that exists as diatomic molecule: – Element J.
(vi) D-block element of the periodic table: Element Y.
(b)(i) Explain the term Atomic Orbital: This is a region/space within a principal energy level where there is high probability of finding an electron or an area where the electron lives.
(ii) I. Postulates of Dalton's atomic theory: –Matters are made up of small indivisible particles called atoms. –Atom can neither be destroyed nor created. –Atoms of the same element are identical but different from atoms of other elements. –Atoms combine (to form compounds) in simple whole number ratio.
II. Limitations of Dalton's Atomic Theory: –Atoms are divisible (protons neutrons and electrons). –Atoms can be created and destroyed (in nuclear reaction). –Existence of polymers (large) organic molecules. –Existence of isotopes.
(iii) Structure of sodium chloride in solid state: Soldium chloride (Nacl) as an ionic solid compound exists in crystal lattic/face centred cube which is made up of positive and negative ions.
(c) A sample of carbon is burnt at a rate of 0.50 g per second for 30 minutes to generate heat:
(i) Balance equation for the reaction: C\(_{(s)}\) + O\(_{2(g)}\) -> CO\(_{2(g)}\)
(ii) Determine the: I. Volume of carbon (IV) oxide produced at s.t.p. Mass of carbon burnt = 0.5 x 30 x 60 = 900 g from the reaction equation. 12 g of carbon at s.t.p produces 22.4 dm\(^3\) of CO\(_2\)
900 g of carbon = \(\frac{22.4}{12}\) x 900 = 1680 dm\(^3\)
II. Moles of oxygen used up in the process at s.t.p. from the reaction equation:
I mole of O\(^2\) used = 1 mol of CO\(_2\) produced.
But 22.4 of O\(_2\) = 1 mole of O\(_2\).
:. 1680 dm\(^3\) of O\(_2\) = \(\frac{1}{22.4}\) x 1680 = 75.0 mol
OR
Mol of O\(_2\) = \(\frac{900}{12}\) = 75.0 mol.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #51330)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2015
Stoichiometry, Mole Concept & Volumetric Analysis
Solution
When steam is passed over red hot carbon the substances produced are
A
hydrogen and trioxocarbonate (IV) acid
B
hydrogen, oxygen and carbon (IV) oxide
C
hydrogen and carbon (ii) oxide
D
hydrogen and carbon (IV) oxide
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
Hydrogen and carbon (ii) oxide will be formed when red steam is passed ever red-hot carbon. Option A,B,D are not produced through this process
Source: Official Exam / Past Question Archive
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2015
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 experimental procedure is required. All calculations must be done in your answer booklet.
A is 0.100 mol dm\(^{-3}\) HNO\(_3\). B is a solution containing 2.50 g of a mixture of Na\(_2\)CO\(_3\) and Na\(_2\)SO\(_4\) in 250 cm\(^3\) of solution.
(a) Put into the burette and titrate it against 20.0 cm\(^3\) or 25.0cm\(^3\) portions of B using methyl orange as indicator. Repeat the exercise to obtain consistent titre values. Tabulate your readings and calculate the average volume of acid A used. The equation of reaction is Na\(_2\)CO\(_{3(aq)}\) + 2HNO\(_{3(aq)}\) \(\to\) NaNO\(_{3(aq)}\) + H\(_2\)O\(_{(l)}\) + CO\(_{2(g)}\)
(b) From your results and the information provided, calculate the:
(i) concentration of B in moldm\(^{-3}\);
(ii) concentration of Na\(_2\)CO\(_3\) in B in gdm\(^{-3}\);
(iii) percentage of Na\(_2\)CO\(_3\), in the mixture. [Na\(_2\)CO\(_3\) = 106]
A
Right leading to the production of more SO3(g)
B
Right leading to the production of more SO2(g)
C
Left leading to the production of more SO2(g)
D
Left leading to the production of more SO3(g)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
(a)
Burette reading
Rough
1st titration
2nd titration
Final Burret Reading (cm\(^3\))
23.50
45.90
33.60
Initial Burret Reading (cm\(^3\))
01.10
23.50
11.30
Volume of acid used (cm\(^3\))
22.40
22.40
22.30
Average titre = \(\frac{22.40 + 22.40 + 22.30}{3}\) = 22.37 cm\(^3\)
(b)(i) Conc. of B in mol dm\(^{-3}\)
\(\frac{C_AV_A}{C_BV_B}\) = \(\frac{2}{I}\)
C\(_B\) = \(\frac{C_AV_A}{2VB}\)
= \(\frac{0.100 \times 22.37}{2 \times 25}\)
= 0.0447 mol dm\(^{-3}\)
(ii) Conc. of Na\(_2\)CO\(_3\) in Bg dm\(^{-3}\)
Conc. of Na\(_2\)CO\(_3\) = 0.0447 x Molar Mass of B
= 0.0447 x 106
= 4.74 g dm\(^{-3}\)
(iii) 250 cm\(^3\) of B contained 2.50 g of Na\(_2\)CO\(_3\)
1000 cm\(^3\) of B = \(\frac{2.50 \times 1000}{250}\)
= 10.0g
mass conc of B = 10 g dm\(^{-3}\)
% Na\(_2\)CO\(_3\) = \(\frac{4.74}{10} \times 100\)
= 47.4%
Source: Official Exam / Past Question Archive
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2015
Non-Metals & Their Compounds
Diagram
Solution
(a) Consider the following diagram ABOVE.
(i) Give the name of the experiment.
(ii) What does the experiment demonstrate?
(iii) Name one gas that could be used in place of HCl gas.
(iv) What colour could be observed in the flask during the spray of water?
(v) Could the gases used in the experiment be collected over water?
(vi) Explain briefly your answer in (a)(v).
(b) A solid substance U when strongly heated decomposes to give a white solid V and carbon (IV) oxide. When water is added to V, W is produced W can be used to test for carbon (IV) Oxide. Identify U, V and W.
Attached Figure / Diagram
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
(a)(i) Fountain experiment
(ii) To demonstrate high solubility of hydrogen chloride gas
(iii) Ammonia
(iv) No colour/colourless
(v) No
(vi) The gases are highly soluble in water
(b) U - CaO\(_3\)/Calcium trioxocarbonate (IV)
V - CaO/Calcium oxide
W - Ca(OH)\(_3\)/Calcium hydroxide/Lime water
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #59987)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2015
Acids, Bases, pH & Salts
Solution
Credit will be given for strict adherence to the instructions, for observations precisely recorded and for accurate inferences. All tests, observations, and inferences must be clearly entered in your answer book, in ink, at the time they are made.
C and D are inorganic salts. E is a solution of an organic compound. Carry out the following exercises on C, D and E. Record your observations and identify any gas(es) evolved. State the conclusion you draw from the result of each test.
(a) To all of C, add about 2 cm\(^3\) of distilled water in a boiling tube. Shake to dissolve and test the solution with litmus paper.
(b)i) Test E with litmus paper.
(ii) Add all of E to the solution obtained in (a).
(c)(i) Add about 5 cm\(^3\) of distilled water to D in a test tube and shake thoroughly. Divide the resulting solution into two portions.
(ii) To the first portion, add few drops of BaCl\(_{2(aq)}\) followed by excess dil. HCl.
(iii) To the second portion, add HNO\(_{3(aq)}\) in drops and then in excess.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
TEST
Observation
Inference
(a) C\(_{(s)}\) + H\(_2\)O + litmus paper
Red litmus paper turned blue
Alkaline/Basic solution
(b)(i) E\(_{(aq)}\) + litmus paper
Blue Litmus paper turned red
Acidic solution
(ii) E\(_{(aq)}\) + C\(_{(aq)}\)
Effervescence occurred
Colourless and odourless gas which turned water milky was evolved
CO\(_2\) gas from HCO\(_3^-\)/CO\(_3^2\)
(c)(i) D\(_{(s)}\) + H\(_2\)O
D dissolved to give a colourless solution
D is a soluble salt
(ii) D\(_{(aq)}\) + BaCl\(_{2(aq)}\)
+ dil HCl(\(_{excess}\))
White precipitate
Precipitate insoluble
SO\(^{2-}\) or SO\(_3^{2-}\) or CO\(_3^2\)
or SO\(_4^{2-}\)
SO\(_4^{2-}\) present
(iii) D\(_{(aq)}\) + NH\(_{3(aq)}\) in drops
then in excess
White gelatinous precipitate
Precipitate dissolved
Zn\(^{2+-}\) or AL\(^{3+}\)
Zn\(^{2+-}\) confirmed
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #59988)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2015
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 experimental procedure is required. All calculations must be done in your answer booklet.
A is 0.100 mol dm\(^{-3}\) HNO\(_3\). B is a solution containing 2.50 g of a mixture of Na\(_2\)CO\(_3\) and Na\(_2\)SO\(_4\) in 250 cm\(^3\) of solution.
(a) Put into the burette and titrate it against 20.0 cm\(^3\) or 25.0cm\(^3\) portions of B using methyl orange as indicator. Repeat the exercise to obtain consistent titre values. Tabulate your readings and calculate the average volume of acid A used. The equation of reaction is Na\(_2\)CO\(_{3(aq)}\) + 2HNO\(_{3(aq)}\) \(\to\) NaNO\(_{3(aq)}\) + H\(_2\)O\(_{(l)}\) + CO\(_{2(g)}\)
(b) From your results and the information provided, calculate the:
(i) concentration of B in moldm\(^{-3}\);
(ii) concentration of Na\(_2\)CO\(_3\) in B in gdm\(^{-3}\);
(iii) percentage of Na\(_2\)CO\(_3\), in the mixture. [Na\(_2\)CO\(_3\) = 106]
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
(a)
Burette reading
Rough
1st titration
2nd titration
Final Burret Reading (cm\(^3\))
23.50
45.90
33.60
Initial Burret Reading (cm\(^3\))
01.10
23.50
11.30
Volume of acid used (cm\(^3\))
22.40
22.40
22.30
Average titre = \(\frac{22.40 + 22.40 + 22.30}{3}\) = 22.37 cm\(^3\)
(b)(i) Conc. of B in mol dm\(^{-3}\)
\(\frac{C_AV_A}{C_BV_B}\) = \(\frac{2}{I}\)
C\(_B\) = \(\frac{C_AV_A}{2VB}\)
= \(\frac{0.100 \times 22.37}{2 \times 25}\)
= 0.0447 mol dm\(^{-3}\)
(ii) Conc. of Na\(_2\)CO\(_3\) in Bg dm\(^{-3}\)
Conc. of Na\(_2\)CO\(_3\) = 0.0447 x Molar Mass of B
= 0.0447 x 106
= 4.74 g dm\(^{-3}\)
(iii) 250 cm\(^3\) of B contained 2.50 g of Na\(_2\)CO\(_3\)
1000 cm\(^3\) of B = \(\frac{2.50 \times 1000}{250}\)
= 10.0g
mass conc of B = 10 g dm\(^{-3}\)
% Na\(_2\)CO\(_3\) = \(\frac{4.74}{10} \times 100\)
= 47.4%
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #59993)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2015
Prescribed Literature Texts & Literary Appreciation
Solution
This question is from the novel The Last Days at Forcados High school.
‘Sorry does anyone know you’re here? does daddy know?… who said this and to who?
A
Mr. Solade to Mrs.Solade
B
Mrs. Solade to Mr. Solade
C
Jimi to Wole
D
Wole to Jimi
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
In chapter one, page 1, Jimi asked Wole because he knew that his father was going to be mad seeing Wole after what he did (almost making his father) bankrupt.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #41064)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2015
Lexis, Structure & Register (Cloze & Vocabulary)
Solution
Choose the option that best completes the sentence.
He did not attend the final burial............
A
rite
B
rights
C
rites
D
right
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Rites; is a religious or other solemn ceremony or act.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #41065)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2015
Prescribed Literature Texts & Literary Appreciation
Solution
This question is from the novel 'The Last Days at Forcados High school'.
Who were the two people Seyi lawal and Jimi met coming out of the principal office?
A
Efua and her Mother
B
Mr and Mrs Solade
C
Caro and Nene Ekpo
D
Teacher okoro and mama Silifat
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
While entering Mr Mallum’s office, Jimi and Seyi Lawal met two persons coming out of the principal’s office, they were Efua and her mother. The others in the options were not present at the time of the event
See page 9-10
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #41066)