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Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2014
Organic Chemistry I: Hydrocarbons & Crude Oil
Solution
(a)(i) Define the term functional group.
(ii) Name the functional groups present in the following compound:
(b) Consider the following structure of an organic compound, Q.
(1) Name compound Q.
(ii) Write the balanced equation for the complete combustion of compound Q.
(iii) What type of reaction will compound Q undergo with chlorine?
(vi) Draw the structure of-the alkene that is an isomer of compound Q.
(c) A chemistry student was provided with four samples of organic compounds, A, B, C, and D. Samples A and B each decolourized bromine in tetrachloromethane but only sample B reacted with a solution of ammoniacal silver trioxonitrate (V) to give a white precipitate. Sample D reacted with sodium trioxocarbonate (IV) to liberate carbon (IV) oxide. When heat was applied to the mixture of samples C and D in a test tube and drops of concentrated tetraoxosulphate (VI) acid added, a product with a fruity odour was formed.
(i) Name the family of organic compounds to which samples A, B, C, and D belong.
(ii) State why samples A and B reacted with bromine in tetrachloromethane.
(iii) State the reason why sample B gave a white precipitate with the solution of ammoniacal silver trioxocarbonate (V).
(iv) Give the name o f the reactions between' samples C and D.
(v) State the two roles of the concentrated tetraoxosulphate (VI) acid in the reaction in (a)(iv).
(d) (i) Describe briefly the production of biogas using a biogas generator.
(ii) State two uses of biogas.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
(a)(i) Functional group is a bond, an atom or group of atoms which give an organic compound its characteristic chemical properties.
(ii) Alkanol or hydroxyl or alkanoate.
(b)(i) Cyclopropane.
(ii) 2C\(_3\)H\(_6\) + O\(_6\) + O\(_2\) —> 6CO\(_2\) + H\(_2\)O.
(iii) Substitution reaction.
(iv)
(c)(i) Sample A – Alkene.
Sample B - Alkyne.
Sample C – Alkanol.
Sample D – Alkanoic acid.
(ii) Both samples A and B are unsaturated compounds.
(iii) Sample B is a terminal alkyne.
(iv) Esterification.
(v) As a catalyst.
(vi) To remove water.
(d)(i) The organic waste is fed into a biodigester where different kinds of bacteria convert the decaying matter into biogas CH\(_4\) / CO\(_2\) / H\(_2\) / CO through the process of anaerobic decomposition.
(ii) (I) For cooking / Fuel.
(2) For • heating / Fuel
(3) For lighting / Fuel
(3) As residue for fertilizer
(4) Generating electricity.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #51501)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2014
Stoichiometry, Mole Concept & Volumetric Analysis
Solution
Burette readings (initial and final) must be given to two decimal places. Volume of pipette used must also be recorded but no account of experimental procedure is required. All calculations must be done in your answer book.
A is a solution of hydrochloric acid. B is a solution containing 2.45g of anhydrous sodium trioxocarbonate (IV) in 250g of solution.
(a) Put A into the burette and titrate it against 20.0 cm\(^3\) or 25.0 cm\(^3\) portion of B using methyl orange as an indicator. Repeat the exercise to obtain consistent titres. Tabulate your burette reading and calculate the average volume of A used. The equation for the reaction involved in the titration is Na\(_2\)CO\(_{3(aq)}\) + 2HCI\(_{(aq)}\) + H\(_2\)O\(_{(l)}\)
(b) From your results and the information provided, calculate the:
(i) concentration of B in moldm\(^{-3}\)
(ii) concentration of A in moldm\(^{-3}\)
(iii) concentration of A in gdm\(^{-3}\)
(iv) volume of the gas evolved in the reaction at s.t.p.
[H = 1.00; C: 12.0; O = 16.0; Na = 23.0; Na = 23.0; Cl = 35.5; Molar Volume = 22.4 dm\(^3\)mol\(^{-3}\)]
A
carbon (IV) oxide
B
copper (ll) oxide
C
nitrogen (IV) oxide
D
sulphur (IV) oxide
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
(a)(i)
Burette Reading (cm\(^3\)
Rough Titration (cm\(^3\)
1st 2nd Titration (cm\(^3\)
2nd Titration
Final Burette Reading (cm\(^3\))
Initial Burette Reading (cm\(^3\))
Vol. of Acid Used (cm\(^3\))
21.00
4.00
17.00
38.50
21.00
17.50
23.30
5.70
17.60
Average Titre = \(\frac{17.50 + 17.60}{2}\)
= 17.55 cm\(^3\)
(b)(i) Na\(_2\)CO\(_{3(aq)}\) + 2HCl\(_{(aq)}\) \(\to\) 2NaCl\(_{(aq)}\) + H\(_2\)O\(_{(l)}\) + CO\(_{2(g)}\)
Molar mass (Na\(_2\)CO\(_3\)) = (2 x 23) + 12 + (3 x 15) = 106 gmol\(^{-1}\)
250cm\(^3\) of solution contained 2.45g of Na\(_2\)CO\(_3\)
1000cm\(^3\) of solution contained = \(\frac{2.45 \times 1000}{250}\)
= 2.45 x 4
= 9.80g
Con. B (Na\(_2\)CO\(_3\)) = \(\frac{9.80}{106}\)
= 0.0925 mol dm\(^{-3}\)
(ii) Conc. of A in mol dm\(^{-3}\)
\(\frac{C_AV_A}{C_BV_B} = \frac{N_A}{N_B}\)
\(\frac{C_A \times 17.55}{0.0925 \times 25}\) = \(\frac{2}{1}\)
C\(_A = \frac{0.0925 \times 25 \times 2}{17.55}\)
= 0.264 mol dm\(^{-3}\)
(iii) Conc. of A in gdm\(^{-1}\)
Molar mass HCl = 1 + 35.5 = 36.5 g mol\(^{1}\)
Conc of A(gdm\(^{-3}\)) = 0.264 x 36.5
= 9.64 gdm\(^{-1}\)
(iv) volume of the gas evolved
1 mole of Na\(_2\)CO\(_3\) = 1 mole of CO\(_2\) at s.t.p
n(CO\(_2\)) = n(NaCO\(_3\)) = 0.092.5 mole
vol. of CO\(_2\) = n x volume
= 0.0925 x 22.4 dm\(^{-3}\)
= 2.07dm\(^3\) at s.t.p
Volume of CO\(_2\) liberated in 23 cm\(^3\) of Na\(_2\)O\(_3\) will be \(\frac{2.07 \times 25}{1000}\)
= 0.0518 dm\(^3\) or 51.8 cm\(^3\) at s.t.p
Source: Official Exam / Past Question Archive
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2014
Stoichiometry, Mole Concept & Volumetric Analysis
Solution
Consider the following experimental set-up.
(i) Identify by name: P; Q; R; S and T.
(ii) State the method of collection of gas, S.
(iii) What is the function of R in the experimental set-up?
(iv) Write the balanced equation of the reaction for the preparation of gas S.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
(i) P - Delivery tube
Q - Drying tower
R - Calcium oxide
S - Ammonia gas
T - Retort stand with clamp
(ii) Upward delivery of gas/downward displacement of air
(iii) To dry the gas
(iv) Ca(OH)\(_{2(aq)}\) + 2NH\(_4\)Cl\(_{(aq)}\) \(\to\) CaCl\(_{2(aq)}\) + 2H\(_2\)O\(_{(l)}\) + 2NH\(_{3(g)}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #59998)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2014
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 contains two cations and two anions. Perform 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) Dissolve all of C in about 10 cm\(^3\) of distilled water. Stir the resulting solution thoroughly.
(i) To about 2 cm\(^3\) of the solution, add few drops of AgNO\(_3\) solution, followed by HNO\(_{3(aq)}\). To the mixture, add excess NH\(_{3(aq)}\)
(ii) To another 2 cm\(^3\) portion of the solution, add dil. HCl followed by BaCl\(_2\) solution.
(iii) To another 2 cm\(^3\) portion of the solution, add NaOH\(_{3(aq)}\) dropwise and then in excess. Warm the mixture.
(iv) To another 2 cm\(^3\) portion of the solution, add NH\(_{3(aq)}\) dropwise and then in excess.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
TEST
OBSERVATION
INFERENCE
(i)
C(\(_{aq}\)) + AgNO\(_3\)
+ HNO\(_{3(aq)}\)
+ NH\(_{3(aq)}\) excess
White precipitate formed
precipitate insoluble
Precipitate soluble/dissolved
Cl\(^-\) or S\(^{2-}\) or CO\(_3^{2-}\)
Cl\(^-\) present
(ii)
C\(_{(aq)}\) + HCl\(_{(aq)}\)
+ BaCl\(_{2(aq)}\)
No visible reaction/no gas evolved
White (chalky) precipitate formed
SO\(_4^{2-}\) present
(iii)
C\(_{(aq)}\) + NaOH\(_{(aq)}\) in drops
in excess
Mixed warmed
White gelatinous precipitate
White precipitate dissolved/soluble
Colourless gas evolved pungent/choking/irritating smell evolved
Gas turns red litmus paper blue or
forms dense white fumes with conc. HCl
Zn\(^{2+}\) or Al\(^{3+}\) suspected
Zn\(^{2+}\) or Al\(^{3+}\) suspected
NH\(_3\) gas evolved
NH\(_4^+\) present
(iv)
C\(_{(aq)}\) + NH\(_{3(aq)}\) in drops
in excess
White gelatinous precipitate
Precipitate dissolved/soluble
Zn\(^{2+}\) or Al\(^{3+}\) is suspected
Zn\(^{2+}\) present
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #59999)
Chemistry
WAEC / WASSCE 2014
Stoichiometry, Mole Concept & Volumetric Analysis
Solution
Burette readings (initial and final) must be given to two decimal places. Volume of pipette used must also be recorded but no account of experimental procedure is required. All calculations must be done in your answer book.
A is a solution of hydrochloric acid. B is a solution containing 2.45g of anhydrous sodium trioxocarbonate (IV) in 250g of solution.
(a) Put A into the burette and titrate it against 20.0 cm\(^3\) or 25.0 cm\(^3\) portion of B using methyl orange as an indicator. Repeat the exercise to obtain consistent titres. Tabulate your burette reading and calculate the average volume of A used. The equation for the reaction involved in the titration is Na\(_2\)CO\(_{3(aq)}\) + 2HCI\(_{(aq)}\) + H\(_2\)O\(_{(l)}\)
(b) From your results and the information provided, calculate the:
(i) concentration of B in moldm\(^{-3}\)
(ii) concentration of A in moldm\(^{-3}\)
(iii) concentration of A in gdm\(^{-3}\)
(iv) volume of the gas evolved in the reaction at s.t.p.
[H = 1.00; C: 12.0; O = 16.0; Na = 23.0; Na = 23.0; Cl = 35.5; Molar Volume = 22.4 dm\(^3\)mol\(^{-3}\)]
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
(a)(i)
Burette Reading (cm\(^3\)
Rough Titration (cm\(^3\)
1st 2nd Titration (cm\(^3\)
2nd Titration
Final Burette Reading (cm\(^3\))
Initial Burette Reading (cm\(^3\))
Vol. of Acid Used (cm\(^3\))
21.00
4.00
17.00
38.50
21.00
17.50
23.30
5.70
17.60
Average Titre = \(\frac{17.50 + 17.60}{2}\)
= 17.55 cm\(^3\)
(b)(i) Na\(_2\)CO\(_{3(aq)}\) + 2HCl\(_{(aq)}\) \(\to\) 2NaCl\(_{(aq)}\) + H\(_2\)O\(_{(l)}\) + CO\(_{2(g)}\)
Molar mass (Na\(_2\)CO\(_3\)) = (2 x 23) + 12 + (3 x 15) = 106 gmol\(^{-1}\)
250cm\(^3\) of solution contained 2.45g of Na\(_2\)CO\(_3\)
1000cm\(^3\) of solution contained = \(\frac{2.45 \times 1000}{250}\)
= 2.45 x 4
= 9.80g
Con. B (Na\(_2\)CO\(_3\)) = \(\frac{9.80}{106}\)
= 0.0925 mol dm\(^{-3}\)
(ii) Conc. of A in mol dm\(^{-3}\)
\(\frac{C_AV_A}{C_BV_B} = \frac{N_A}{N_B}\)
\(\frac{C_A \times 17.55}{0.0925 \times 25}\) = \(\frac{2}{1}\)
C\(_A = \frac{0.0925 \times 25 \times 2}{17.55}\)
= 0.264 mol dm\(^{-3}\)
(iii) Conc. of A in gdm\(^{-1}\)
Molar mass HCl = 1 + 35.5 = 36.5 g mol\(^{1}\)
Conc of A(gdm\(^{-3}\)) = 0.264 x 36.5
= 9.64 gdm\(^{-1}\)
(iv) volume of the gas evolved
1 mole of Na\(_2\)CO\(_3\) = 1 mole of CO\(_2\) at s.t.p
n(CO\(_2\)) = n(NaCO\(_3\)) = 0.092.5 mole
vol. of CO\(_2\) = n x volume
= 0.0925 x 22.4 dm\(^{-3}\)
= 2.07dm\(^3\) at s.t.p
Volume of CO\(_2\) liberated in 23 cm\(^3\) of Na\(_2\)O\(_3\) will be \(\frac{2.07 \times 25}{1000}\)
= 0.0518 dm\(^3\) or 51.8 cm\(^3\) at s.t.p
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #60000)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2014
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The minister considered the ministry's budget to be a drop in the ocean in view of the number of projects in the pipeline.
A
The pipeline project across the ocean will be abandoned unless budgetary allocation improves
B
The amount available may be inadequate for projected expenditure
C
The minister may be dropped for failing to complete a number of projects
D
The money approved cannont complete the pipeline project acorss the ocean
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
A drop in the ocean; a very small amount compared with what is needed or expected.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26734)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2014
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The police are looking for the woman who farmed her children out to her neighbours.
A
The police wanted the woman for allowing her children to destroy her neighbour's crops.
B
The woman and her children are in the habit of working in neighbour's farms and the police are not well disposed to this
C
The police may arrest the woman for allowing her neighbours to take care of her children.
D
The woman may be arrested for allowing her children to be a nuisance to her neighbours
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
farm out; to give work to other people to do. To place one's child in someone else's care.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26735)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2014
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Jummai's father remarked that pigs would fly before she passed.
A
She would have to cheat in order to pass.
B
It would be possible to pass only if she worked harder.
C
It would never be possible for her to pass.
D
He would have to bribe her teachers to enable her to pass.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
When pigs fly" is an adynaton, a way of saying that something will never happen.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26736)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2014
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The president said that he found himself between a rock and a hard place when the press said that he has resigned.
A
Hard places are dangerous for the president.
B
He dreamt that he was abandoned.
C
He thought that hard places were unsafe.
D
He had a hard decision to make.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
If you are caught between a rock and a hard place, you are in a difficult situation where you have to choose between two equally unpleasant courses of action.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26737)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2014
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Kunana is like a bear in the sore head.
A
He is a bully.
B
He is grumpy.
C
He is ugly.
D
He is quiet.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
If someone is like a bear with a sore head, they are being very bad-tempered and irritable.
grumpy; bad-tempered and irritable
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26738)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2014
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Olu gave his brother a bumpy ride.
A
Olu's brother rode on Olu's back to success.
B
Olu took his brother on a bumpy road.
C
Olu gave his brother a difficult time.
D
Olu gave his brother a ride on his car.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Bumpy ride; to have a difficult time
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26739)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2014
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Adeola doesn't have to go to the farm today.
A
Adeola may go to the farm today if he so wishes.
B
Adeola ought not to have gone to the farm today.
C
Adeola must not go to the farm today.
D
Adeola should not go to the farm today.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
If Adeola wishes to go to the farm, he is free to
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26740)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2014
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
My boss asked me to take my eyes off the ball.
A
I should stop paying attention to what is most important.
B
I should be focused when i am about to stay off football.
C
I should stay off football after sustaining an injuiry.
D
I should be focused when playing football.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Take (one's) eye off the ball. To fail to remain focused on or motivated about some goal, objective, or matter at hand.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26741)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2014
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The robber was hedged in by the people.
A
The robber was surrounded by the people.
B
The robber was killed by the people.
C
The robber was exposed by the people.
D
The robber was caught by the people.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Hedge in; to form a boundary around (something). to surround or restrict (someone) in a way that prevents free movement or action
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26742)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2014
Concord (Subject-Verb Agreement)
Solution
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Many workers are not happy because they live a hand-to-mouth life.
A
They work hard with their hands.
B
They are voracious and avaricious.
C
They are barely surviving.
D
They have rejected the use of spoons.
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
(from) hand to mouth; satisfying only one's immediate needs because of lack of money for future plans and investments.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #26743)