Waec Chemistry Past Questions For Year 2010

Question 31

The quantity of electricity required to discharge 1 mole of univalent ion is

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  • A. 9,600 C
  • B. 48,250 C
  • C. 96,500 C
  • D. 193,00 C
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Question 32

What is the change in oxidation number of manganes in the reaction represented by the following equation? MnO-4(aq) + 8H+(aq) + 5e- → Mn2+(aq) + 4H2O(l)

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  • A. +3 to + 2
  • B. + 4 to + 2
  • C. + 5 to + 2
  • D. + 7 to 2
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Question 33

Which of the following substances cannot be classified as a heavy chemical?

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  • A. AgNO3
  • B. CaO
  • C. CaOCI2
  • D. H2SO4
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Question 34

The main function of limestone in the blast furnance is to

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  • A. act as a reducing agent
  • B. act as a catalyst
  • C. remove impurities
  • D. supply carbon (IV) oxide
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Question 35

Compound N reacts with sodium metal to produce a gas that gives a 'pop' sound with a burning splint N also react with ethanoic acid to give a sweet smelling liquid. Compound N is an

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  • A. alkanol
  • B. alkanoate
  • C. alkane
  • D. alkanoic acid
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