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WAEC SSCE

Chemistry Past Questions

55 questions  ·  2 years  ·  2000–2011

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WAEC SSCE 2000

Ifanatom of an element is represented as an Y, this shows that it has

A 40 neutrons.
B mass number 20.
C . 20 protons.
D atomic number 40.
Answer: C
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WAEC SSCE 2000

The atomand.ion of chlorine have the same

A number of protons.
B electronic configuration.
C chemical properties.
D electrical charge. 1002
Answer: A
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WAEC SSCE 2000

Element X has 2 electrons in its outer shell while element Y has 6. The compound formed by X and Y has the formula

A XY.
B XY.
C XY.
D XY3.
Answer: D
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WAEC SSCE 2000

Hydrogen is evolved when dilute hydrochloric acid reacts with

A Ca?*,
B Mg?*.
C Fe.
D Cu.
Answer: B
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WAEC SSCE 2000

Which of the following properties distinguishes concentrated HSO, from concentrated HNO; ?

A Ability to conduct electricity on dilution
B Ability to liberate CO) from CO?-
C Reaction as an oxidizing agent
D Dehydration of compounds
Answer: A
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WAEC SSCE 2000

Consider the general equation below. heat XC03(s) ——— X,0(g) + COr(g The reaction will not occur when X is

A Cu.
B Na.
C Mg.
D Zn.
Answer: B
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WAEC SSCE 2000

Which of the following can be deduced from the energy profile diagram below ? Energy A+B AB Reactron pathway ; The reaction between A and B

A occurs irreversibly.
B is endothermic. C: | is at equilibrium.
D is exothermic.
Answer: D
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WAEC SSCE 2000

The reaction represented by the equation below occurred in a sealed glass tube. N3O4¢e) a 2NOx) = AH = +xkJmor! coo! What happens when the temperature is reduced at equilibrium ?

A The concentration of N20, increases.
B The NO, reacts with the N 204.
C Acolourless liquid is obtained,
D The pressure exerted by the gases increases.
Answer: A
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WAEC SSCE 2000

What are the values of x and y in the following equation ? 2MnO, + xHt + yC,0,2> ———» 2Mn2+ + 8H20 + 10CO, x y

A 8 10
B 2 4
C 16 5
D 10 6
Answer: A
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WAEC SSCE 2000

Metal P will be above metal Q in the activity series if P

A has a higher relative atomic mass than Q.
B displaces ions of Q from solution.
C isa better conductor of electricity than Q.
D has a higher melting point than Q.
Answer: B

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