WAEC - Chemistry (2012)

  • 1
    The number of orbitals in a p-sub level of an atom is
    Respondre
    (B)
    3
  • 2
    Which of the following electron configurations represents that of an atom in its ground state?
    Respondre
    (D)
    1s22s22p63s0
  • 3
    Which of the following ions has an electron configuration different from the other?
    Respondre
    (A)
    17CI-
  • 4
    The atomic radii of metals are usually
    Respondre
    (A)
    greater than their ionic radii
  • 5
    Two elements, X and Y are in the same group on the periodic table because they both have the same
    Respondre
    (B)
    number of valence electrons
  • 6
    The d-block elements are paramagnetic because they
    Respondre
    (B)
    contain unpaired electrons in the partially filled 3d-orbital
  • 7
    Which of the following statements about a radioactive substance is/are correct? l. lt emits radiation continuously and spontaneously. ll. The emitted radiations are affected by temperature and pressure III. The radiation can penetrate opaque matter
    Respondre
    (C)
    l and lll only
  • 8
    Which of the following elements is a metalloid?
    Respondre
    (C)
    Silicon
  • 9
    Which of the following halogens is liquid at room temperature?
    Respondre
    (D)
    Bromine
  • 10
    The shape of a graphite crystal is
    Respondre
    (C)
    hexagonal
  • 11
    The complex compound formed by the combination of two elements with a large electronegativity difference is likely to be
    Respondre
    (D)
    ionic
  • 12
    The complex compound formed when aluminum dissolves in aqueous sodium hydroxide is
    Respondre
    (B)
    NaAl(OH)4
  • 13
    The vapour pressure of a liquid depends on l. temperature. ll. rate of condensation. III. cohesive forces holding the particles together
    Respondre
    (C)
    l and lll only
  • 14
    MgO does not readily dissolve in water because
    Respondre
    (D)
    its lattice energy is higher than its hydration energy
  • 15
    Consider the following reaction equation: CaCO\(_{3(s)}\) + 2HCI\(_{(aq)}\) → CaCl\(_{2(aq)}\) + H\(_2\)O\(_{(l)}\) + CO\(_{2(g)}\). What mass of CaCI\(_2\) would be obtained when 25.0g of CaCO\(_{3(s)}\) is reacted with excess HCI\(_{(aq)}\)? [CaCO\(_3 = 100; CaCI\(_2\) = 111]
    Respondre
    (D)
    27.8 g
  • 16
    The number of sulphur atoms in 3.20g of SO\(_{2(g)}\) is [O = 16.0;S = 32.0; Avogadro constant = 6.02 x 10\(^{23}\)]
    Respondre
    (A)
    3.01 x 1022
  • 17
    Consider the reaction represented by the following equation: xCH\(_3\)OH + yO\(_2\) → 2CO\(_2\) + zH\(_2\)O. The values of x,y and z respectively, are
    Respondre
    (A)
    2,3 and 4
  • 18
    The formula of mercury (l) dioxonitrate (III) is
    Respondre
    (C)
    Hg2(NO2)2
  • 19
    A sample of a gas may be identified as chlorine if it turns
    Respondre
    (D)
    starch iodide paper blue-black
  • 20
    A metal M forms two types of chlorine, MCl\(_2\) and MCl\(_3\) which of the following laws best explains the relationship between the chlorides? Law of
    Respondre
    (C)
    multiple proportion
  • 21
    Which of the following metals would readily displace hydrogen from steam?
    Respondre
    (C)
    Magnesium
  • 22
    The volume occupied by 0.4 g of hydrogen gas at s.t.p. is [H = 1. 00; Molar volume at s.t.p. = 22.4 dm3]
    Respondre
    (B)
    4.48dm3
  • 23
    When a substance changes directly from the solid state to the gaseous state without forming a liquid, the substance is said to
    Respondre
    (C)
    sublime
  • 24
    At ordinary temperature H\(_2\)O is a liquid while H\(_2\)S is a gas. This is because H\(_2\)O has
    Respondre
    (B)
    strong hydrogen bonds holding its molecules together
  • 25
    The postulate that molecules are in constant random motion best explains why liquids
    Respondre
    (A)
    can undergo solidification
  • 26
    Which of the following gases has the lowest rate of diffusion under the same condition? [H = 1.00; He = 4. 00; O = 16.0; CI = 35.5]
    Respondre
    (A)
    CI2
  • 27
    The energy evolved when magnesium burns in air is in the form of
    Respondre
    (C)
    light and heat
  • 28
    A substance L reacts with NH\(_4\)NO\(_{3(aq)}\) to generate ammonia gas. L is likely to be
    Respondre
    (B)
    NaOH
  • 29
    On heating, the following trioxocarbonate (IV) salts decompose to give solid residue except
    Respondre
    (A)
    ammonium trioxocarbonate (IV)
  • 30
    Which of the following pH values indicates that a solution is a strong base?
    Respondre
    (D)
    13
  • 31
    The hydrolysis of NH\(_4\)CI gives
    Respondre
    (A)
    an acidic solution
  • 32
    A spot of oil paint on a shirt can best be removed using?
    Respondre
    (C)
    kerosine
  • 33
    Consider the reaction represented by the following equation: CuO\(_{(s)}\) + H\(_2\)SO\(_{4(aq)}\) → CuSO\(_{4(aq)}\) + H\(_2\)O\(_{(l)}\). Which of the following factors will not affect the rate of the reaction?
    Respondre
    (D)
    Pressure of reaction system
  • 34
    Which of the following devices function on redox reaction? l. Dry cell ll. Car battery III. Electric generator
    Respondre
    (C)
    l and ll only
  • 35
    The oxidation number of Fe in [Fe(CN)\(_6\)]\(^{3-}\) is
    Respondre
    (A)
    +3
  • 36
    Consider the following reaction equation: C\(_{16}\)H\(_{34}\) → C\(_5\)H\(_{12}\) + C\(_{11}\)H\(_{22}\). The process represented by the equation is
    Respondre
    (A)
    cracking
  • 37
    Which of the following substances would not produce ethanol when fermented?
    Respondre
    (D)
    Vinegar
  • 38
    An alkanol can be prepared by the reaction of an alkene with
    Respondre
    (A)
    concentrated tetraoxosulphate (VI) acid
  • 39
    A tertiary alkanol has a molecular formula C\(_4\)H\(_{10}\)O. What is the structural formula of the compound?
    Respondre
    (C)
    (CH3)3COH
  • 40
    Which of the following industrial processes depends on the action of enzymes?
    Respondre
    (C)
    Brewing of beer