Waec Chemistry Past Questions For Year 2010

Question 21

Which of the following oxides is basic?

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  • A. NO2
  • B. AI2O3
  • C. SO2
  • D. CaO
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Question 22

The minimum amount of energy required for effective collisions between reacting particles is known as

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  • A. activation energy
  • B. bond energy
  • C. kinetic energy
  • D. potential energy
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Question 23

Which of the following statements about the electrolysis of CuSO4(aq) using copper cathode and platinum anode is not correct?

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  • A. Copper is deposited at the cathode
  • B. Oxygen is liberated at the anode
  • C. it is used for the purification of copper
  • D. The solution becomes acidic
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Question 24

Which of the following statements about the cell notation Mg/Mg2+//Cu2+/Cu is correct?

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  • A. copper is the anode
  • B. Manesium is reduced
  • C. Magnesium is the anode
  • D. The double line represents the electrodes
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Question 25

The rate of chemical reaction of solids are not affected by

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  • A. catalyst
  • B. pressure
  • C. particle size
  • D. temperature
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