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Chemistry Past Questions and Answers

Waec Chemistry Questions

Question 851:
Consider the reaction represented by the equation: 2SO\(_{2(g)}\) + O\(_{2(g)}\) ⇌ 2SO\(_{3(g)}\); ∆H = - 197 kJmol\(^{-1}\). Which of the following conditions will not increase the yield of sulphur (VI) oxide?
  • A Increase in temperature
  • B Decrease in temperature
  • C Increase in pressure
  • D Addition of O2 into the mixture
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Question 852:
Electrolysis is applied in the following processes except
  • A Electroplating
  • B Extraction of aluminium
  • C Extraction of iron
  • D Purification of copper
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Question 853:
The oxidation number of iodine in the iodate ion (IO -3) is
  • A -5
  • B -1
  • C +1
  • D +5
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Question 854:
Metals can be extracted from their ores by a process involving
  • A Reduction
  • B Oxidation
  • C Hydrolysis
  • D Decomposition
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Question 855:
Consider the reaction: 2AI(s) + 6H+(aq) → 2AI3+(aq) + 3H2(g). What is the total number of moles of electrons transferred from the aluminium atoms to the hydrogen ions?
  • A 3
  • B 4
  • C 5
  • D 6
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