WAEC SSCE - Chemistry - 1998 (Objective)

Question 1 Report

Which of the following is not a property of trioxonitrate (V) salts?

Positive reaction to the brown ring test

Ability to dissolve in cold water

Decomposition on being strongly heated

Production of effervescence with saturated Na₂CO₃ solution

Evolution of gas with concentrated H₂SO₄ and copper turnings

Periodic Chemistry (Ghana Only)

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Question 2 Report

How many electrons are removed from Cr^2- when it is oxidized to CrO₄^2-?

o

2

4

8

10

Answer Details

When Cr^2- is oxidized to CrO₄^2-, it gains oxygen atoms and loses electrons. To determine how many electrons are lost, we need to look at the change in oxidation state of chromium in the reaction. In Cr^2-, the oxidation state of chromium is +2. In CrO₄^2-, the oxidation state of chromium is +6. Therefore, chromium has lost 4 electrons in the reaction (going from +2 to +6). So, the correct answer is 4 electrons.

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Question 3 Report

Pipe-borne water is usually chlorinated in order to

improve the teste of the water

remove the hardness in the water clear

coagulate sediments in the water

kill harmful bacteria in the water

make the water clear and colourless

Answer Details

Pipe-borne water is usually chlorinated in order to kill harmful bacteria in the water. Chlorine is a strong oxidizing agent that can destroy the cell walls and enzymes of bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms that might be present in the water. By killing these microorganisms, chlorination helps to prevent the spread of waterborne diseases and make the water safe for consumption.

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Question 4 Report

Dehydration of ethanol produces

ethanoic acid

propan-1,2,3-triol

ethene

ethanal

methanol

Answer Details

Dehydration of ethanol produces ethene. During the reaction, a molecule of water is eliminated from ethanol, and the remaining atoms combine to form ethene. This is an example of an elimination reaction, where a small molecule is removed from a larger molecule to form a new product. The reaction is typically carried out at high temperatures in the presence of a catalyst such as concentrated sulfuric acid or alumina. Ethene is an important industrial chemical that is used as a feedstock for the production of many other organic chemicals.

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Question 5 Report

The liquid product of the destructive distillation of coal is

kerosene

ethanol

ammoniacal liquor

paraffin oil

aqueous ammonia

Answer Details

The liquid product of the destructive distillation of coal is ammoniacal liquor. This is because during the destructive distillation of coal, coal is heated in the absence of air to produce several by-products such as coke, coal tar, and coal gas. Ammoniacal liquor is a by-product of coal gas production. It is a brown liquid that contains ammonia, carbon dioxide, and other impurities. The ammonia in ammoniacal liquor is usually recovered through a process called scrubbing, which involves passing the gas through water to dissolve the ammonia.

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Question 6 Report

When alkanols react with sodium, the ga evolved is

hydrogen

oxygen

methane

ethyne

carbon (IV) oxide

Answer Details

When alkanols react with sodium, the gas evolved is hydrogen. This is because sodium is more reactive than hydrogen and reacts with alkanols to liberate hydrogen gas. The reaction is as follows: R-OH + Na → R-ONa + 1/2H2 where R represents the alkyl group. The reaction is a redox reaction, in which sodium is oxidized and alkanols are reduced. The hydrogen gas evolved can be tested using the 'squeaky pop' test, which involves holding a lighted splint near the gas. The hydrogen gas ignites with a squeaky pop sound due to its high reactivity with oxygen.

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Question 7 Report

What mass of copper would be deposited by a current of 1. 0 ampere passing for 965 seconds through copper (ll) tetraoxosulphate (IV) solution? [Cu = 63.5; 1F = 96500C]

0.318g

0.635g

18g

6.35g

9.65g

Answer Details

To solve this problem, we can use the formula: mass of substance deposited = (current × time × molar mass) ÷ (Faraday’s constant × number of electrons transferred) First, we need to find the number of moles of copper deposited by dividing the charge passed by the Faraday’s constant: Q = I × t = 1.0 A × 965 s = 965 C n = Q ÷ (Faraday’s constant × number of electrons transferred) n = 965 C ÷ (96500 C/mol × 2) n = 0.005 mol Next, we can use the number of moles to calculate the mass of copper using its molar mass: mass = n × molar mass mass = 0.005 mol × 63.5 g/mol mass = 0.318 g Therefore, the mass of copper deposited by the current is 0.318 g. The correct option is (a) 0.318g.

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Question 8 Report

A device used in the laboratory for intermittent production of gases without heating is

Leibing condenser

aspirator

delivery tube

inverted funnel

Kipp's apparatus

Answer Details

The device used in the laboratory for intermittent production of gases without heating is Kipp's apparatus. The Kipp's apparatus is a laboratory equipment used for generating gases such as hydrogen, carbon dioxide, and sulfur dioxide, etc. without heating. It is made up of a glass bottle with three parts: a bulb-shaped bottom, a cylindrical middle section, and a funnel-shaped top. The middle section contains a tube with a tap or stopcock, while the bottom is filled with the reactants needed to generate the gas. When the tap is opened, water or another liquid enters the bottom bulb and reacts with the solid to generate the gas, which then bubbles up and is collected in the top funnel. Kipp's apparatus is often used for qualitative analysis in the laboratory.

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Question 9 Report

The spontaneity of a chemical reaction is determined by the change in the

concentration of the reactants

temperature of the system

free energy of the system

pressure applied to the system

volume of the reactants

Answer Details

The spontaneity of a chemical reaction is determined by the change in the free energy of the system. Free energy is the energy available to do work, and a chemical reaction is spontaneous when the change in free energy is negative. In other words, the products of the reaction have lower free energy than the reactants, and the reaction can occur without the input of additional energy. Concentration, temperature, pressure, and volume can affect the spontaneity of a reaction, but the driving force behind the spontaneity is the change in free energy.

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Energy Changes

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Question 10 Report

Aluminium is extracted from

magnetite

cryolite

bauxite

cassiterite

Answer Details

Aluminium is extracted from bauxite. Bauxite is an ore that is rich in aluminium oxide (Al2O3). The process of extracting aluminium involves the following steps: first, the bauxite ore is purified to remove any impurities, then it is converted into alumina (Al2O3) by the Bayer process. Next, the alumina is electrolyzed in molten cryolite (Na3AlF6) to produce pure aluminium metal. The process of extracting aluminium is energy-intensive and requires large amounts of electricity.

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Metals And Their Compounds

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Question 11 Report

Petrol consists mainly of

polymers

alkanoates

hydrocarbons

alktanols

alkenes

Answer Details

Petrol consists mainly of hydrocarbons. Hydrocarbons are organic compounds made up of carbon and hydrogen atoms only. In the case of petrol, these hydrocarbons are typically made up of between 5 and 12 carbon atoms per molecule, with some additional small amounts of other compounds. When petrol is burned in an engine, the hydrocarbons react with oxygen in the air to produce energy, carbon dioxide, and water vapor.

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Chemistry, Industry And The Environment

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Question 12 Report

Substances which absorb water from the atmosphere without dissolving in it are sid to be

anhydrous

hygroscopic

insolube

hydrated

efflorescent

Answer Details

Substances which absorb water from the atmosphere without dissolving in it are said to be hygroscopic. This means that they have the ability to attract and hold water molecules from the surrounding environment due to their physical and chemical properties. Examples of hygroscopic substances include salt, sugar, and silica gel. Hygroscopic substances are commonly used as desiccants, which are materials that are used to absorb moisture from the air and keep products dry. They are also used in certain industrial processes to remove water from various substances.

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Question 13 Report

Which of the following can be added to dissolve the precipitate formed in the reaction represented by the following equation? CaCl_2(aq) + H₂C₂O _4(s) ⇌ CaC ₂O₂

Calcium chloride solution

Concentrated hydrochloric acid

Ethanol

Ethanedioc acid

Aqueous ammonia

Solubility Of Substances (Ghana Only)

Acids, Bases And Salts (Ghana Only)

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Question 14 Report

AN AQUEOUS SOLUTION IS ACIDIC IF

its pH value is high

it s corrosive

it changes the colour of litmus

it has a bitter taste

it contains more H₃O- than OH-

Answer Details

An aqueous solution is acidic if it contains more H₃O- ions than OH- ions. This is because the concentration of H₃O- ions determines the acidity or basicity of a solution. In an acidic solution, there is an excess of H₃O- ions, which can donate a proton (H+) to other substances, making it corrosive and able to change the color of litmus to red. A high pH value indicates that the solution is basic, not acidic. A bitter taste is not a reliable indicator of acidity, as many substances can have a bitter taste without being acidic.

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Acids, Bases And Salts (Ghana Only)

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Question 15 Report

Rusting of iron is an example of

deliquescence

decomposition

displacement reaction

redox reaction

reversible reaction

Answer Details

Rusting of iron is an example of a redox reaction. It involves the oxidation of iron, where it loses electrons and reacts with oxygen to form iron oxide. The process is also accompanied by reduction, where oxygen gains electrons to form hydroxide ions. The overall reaction is: Fe + 2H2O + O2 → Fe(OH)2 2Fe(OH)2 + 1/2O2 → Fe2O3.H2O (rust) Therefore, rusting of iron involves both oxidation and reduction, which is the basis of redox reactions.

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Question 16 Report

The products of the reaction between CH₃CH ₂COOH and CH₃OH are H ₂
O and

CH ₃CH₂COOCH₃

CH₃CH ₂COOCH ₂CH ₃

CH₃CH₂CH₂COOH

CH₃CH₂CH₂OH

CH₃COOH

Answer Details

The products of the reaction between CH₃CH ₂COOH (propanoic acid) and CH₃OH (methanol) are CH ₃CH₂COOCH₃ (methyl propanoate) and H₂O (water). This is an esterification reaction where the carboxylic acid (propanoic acid) reacts with an alcohol (methanol) in the presence of an acid catalyst (such as sulfuric acid) to form an ester (methyl propanoate) and water. The general equation for this reaction is: R-COOH + R'-OH ⇌ R-COOR' + H₂O In this specific case, the reaction between propanoic acid and methanol produces methyl propanoate and water as the products.

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Question 17 Report

Two metallic ions commonly present in hard water are

Ca²⁺ and Zn²⁺

Cu²⁺ and Na⁺

Mg²⁺ and Ca²⁺

Fe²⁺ and Na⁺

Zn²⁺ and Cu²⁺

Answer Details

The two metallic ions commonly present in hard water are Mg²⁺ and Ca²⁺. Hard water is water that contains high levels of dissolved minerals, such as calcium and magnesium. These minerals come from the ground and rock formations that the water flows through. When hard water is heated or evaporates, it leaves mineral deposits behind that can build up in pipes, appliances, and other surfaces. Mg²⁺ and Ca²⁺ ions are the most common minerals that contribute to the hardness of water. They form insoluble precipitates with soaps, reducing their lathering ability, and can also cause scaling in pipes and boilers. Therefore, it is important to remove or reduce these ions from water for many domestic and industrial applications.

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Question 18 Report

Metals are said to be malleable because they

are good conductors heat

are good conductors of electricity

can be beaten into sheets

can be alloyed

can be polished

Answer Details

Metals are said to be malleable because they can be beaten into thin sheets without breaking. This is due to the nature of metallic bonding, where positively charged metal ions are surrounded by a sea of delocalized electrons that are free to move around. When a force is applied to a metal, these delocalized electrons act as a lubricant between the metal ions, allowing them to slide past each other and change shape without breaking. This property is important for the shaping of metals into various forms and structures for use in construction, manufacturing, and other applications.

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Question 19 Report

A positive reaction to Fehling's test indicates the presence of

strach

reducing sugars

oxidizing agents

alkanoic acids

alkanols

Answer Details

A positive reaction to Fehling's test indicates the presence of reducing sugars. Fehling's test is a chemical test used to detect the presence of reducing sugars such as glucose, fructose, and maltose in a solution. The test involves adding Fehling's reagent, which is a mixture of copper sulfate and potassium tartrate, to the solution being tested and heating it. If reducing sugars are present, they will react with the copper ions in the Fehling's reagent, causing a red precipitate of copper(I) oxide to form. Therefore, the presence of a red precipitate after the Fehling's test indicates the presence of reducing sugars in the solution.

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Question 20 Report

The following oxides react with water except

Na₂O

SO₃

NO₂

CO₂

CuO

Oxidation And Reduction

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Question 21 Report

Which of the following alkanes has the highest boiling point?

pentane

ethane

propane

butana

hexane

Answer Details

Hexane has the highest boiling point among the given options. Boiling point increases with increasing molecular size and branching decreases boiling point. Hexane has the highest molecular size and the least branching compared to the other options, making it have the highest boiling point.

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Question 22 Report

Which of the following will produce oxygen and hydrogen during its electrolysis using platinum electrode?

Glucose solution

Aqueous copper (ll) tetraoxosulphate (IV)

Dilute sodium chloride solution

Concentrated hydrochloric acid

Dilute copper (ll) chloride solution

Answer Details

Out of the given options, dilute sodium chloride solution is the one that will produce oxygen and hydrogen during its electrolysis using platinum electrodes. During electrolysis, the ions present in the solution are attracted to the electrodes and undergo reduction or oxidation, depending on their charge. In the case of dilute sodium chloride solution, it contains Na+ and Cl- ions. At the cathode (negative electrode), the Na+ ions are attracted and undergo reduction to form sodium atoms and hydrogen gas: 2Na+ + 2e- → 2Na 2H+ + 2e- → H2(g) At the anode (positive electrode), the Cl- ions are attracted and undergo oxidation to form chlorine gas and release oxygen gas: 2Cl- → Cl2(g) + 2e- 2H2O → O2(g) + 4H+ + 4e- Since platinum electrodes are inert, they do not participate in the chemical reactions and do not affect the electrolysis process.

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Question 23 Report

Which of the following methods is suitable for the preparation of an insoluble salt?

Action of an acid on a metal

Double decomposition

Neutralisation

Action of an acid on a trioxocarbonate (IV)

Action of an acid on an oxide

Answer Details

The method suitable for the preparation of an insoluble salt is the Double decomposition method. In this method, two soluble salts are mixed together to form an insoluble salt, which is then separated from the mixture through filtration. This method is particularly useful for preparing salts that are insoluble in water, as it does not require the use of a precipitating agent.

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Question 24 Report

What is the function of sulphur (IV) oxide in the reaction represented by the following equation? SO _2(aq) + 2H₂S_(g) → 3S _(s) + 2H ₂O _(l)

Dehydrating agent

Oxidising agent

Bleaching agent

Acid

Precipitant

Answer Details

In the given reaction, sulphur (IV) oxide (SO₂) acts as an oxidizing agent. It oxidizes hydrogen sulphide (H₂S) gas to form solid sulfur (S) and water (H₂O). The oxidation state of sulphur in SO₂ is +4, while in H₂S, it is -2. During the reaction, sulphur (IV) oxide is reduced to sulphur (S) with a decrease in its oxidation state, while hydrogen sulphide is oxidized to sulphur (S) with an increase in its oxidation state. Therefore, sulphur (IV) oxide acts as an oxidizing agent in the given reaction.

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Question 25 Report

Which of the following compounds is used as a gaseous fuel?

CH ₃-COO-CH_2-CH₃

CH _3-CH _2-CH _2-CH ₃

CHCI ₃

CH _3-CH_2-COOH

CH_3-C=CH

Answer Details

The compound that is used as a gaseous fuel is CH _3-CH _2-CH _2-CH ₃. This is the chemical formula for butane, a hydrocarbon that is commonly used as a fuel in lighters and camping stoves. Butane is a gas at room temperature and pressure, which makes it ideal for use as a gaseous fuel. It burns cleanly and efficiently, producing mainly carbon dioxide and water vapor as byproducts.

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Question 26 Report

Which of the following can undergo both addition reactions and substitution reactions?

Benzene

Pentane

Propene

Hexane

Ethene

Answer Details

Benzene is the only compound that can undergo both addition reactions and substitution reactions. This is because of its unique structure, which consists of a ring of six carbon atoms with alternating double bonds. The double bonds in benzene are considered to be "delocalized," meaning that the electrons involved in the bonds are spread out over the entire ring rather than being localized between specific carbon atoms. This delocalization makes benzene relatively stable and resistant to addition reactions, but it also makes it susceptible to substitution reactions. In a substitution reaction, one or more of the hydrogen atoms in the benzene ring can be replaced with another atom or group of atoms. In an addition reaction, on the other hand, two molecules combine to form a single molecule, usually with the addition of a double or triple bond. Because benzene already has a stable ring structure with delocalized double bonds, it is not easily able to undergo addition reactions, but it can undergo substitution reactions.

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