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Chemistry Past Questions and Answers

Waec Chemistry Questions

Question 181:
In solution, aminoethanoic acid (glycine) can be represented as NH+3 CH2COO. This implies that it
  • A Is soluble in all inorganic liquids
  • B Can function as a weak acid or a weak base
  • C Does not form salt with mineral acids
  • D Is highly acidic
  • E Cannot form esters with alkanols
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Question 182:
Hydrogen is used for the following except
  • A Manufacturing of ammonia
  • B Synthesis of hydrochloric acid
  • C Extinguishing fire
  • D Conversion of coal to petrol
  • E Manufacture of margarine
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Question 183:
Which of the following is suitable for determining different isotopes present in an element which exhibits isotopy?
  • A Sensitive weighing balance
  • B Cathoda ray tube
  • C Mass spectrometer
  • D Geiger muller counter
  • E Eudiometer
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Question 184:
State the atoms represented as shown below:

(a) State the relationship between the two atoms.
(b) What is the difference between them?
(c) Give two examples of elements which exhibit the phenomenon illustrated above.
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    Question 185:
    (a)State three characteristics of a catalyst.
    (b) Mention one manufacturing process in which each of the following metals is used as a catalyst:
    (i) iron;
    (ii) nickel;
    (iii) platinum
    (c) Give one example of an organic catalyst.
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