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Question 1
waec 2015
Consider the following equilibrium system:
2SO2(g) + O2(g) \(\rightleftharpoons\) 2SO3(g)

The addition of more O2(g) to the system will shift the equilibrium position to the
ARight leading to the production of more SO3(g)
BRight leading to the production of more SO2(g)
CLeft leading to the production of more SO2(g)
DLeft leading to the production of more SO3(g)
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Question 2
waec 2015
The correct balanced equation for the reaction between aluminium metal and hot concentrated tetraoxosulphate(VI)acid is ?
A2AI(s) + 6H2SO4(1) \(\to\) AI2(SO4)3(aq) + 6H2O(1) + 3SO2(g)
B2AI(s) + 3H2SO4(1) \(\to\) AI2(SO4)3(aq) + 6H2O(1) + 3SO2(g)
C2AI(s) + 4H2SO4(1) \(\to\) AI2(SO4)3(aq) + 8H2O(1) + 3SO2(g)
D2AI(s) + 5H2SO4(1) \(\to\) AI2(SO4)3(aq) + 8H2O(1) + 3SO2(g)
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Question 3
waec 2015
Which of the following gases is monoatomic?
AArgon
BChlorine
CNitrogen
DOxygen
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Question 4
waec 2015
Which of the following polymers in thermosetting?
ABakelite
BNylon
CPolypropene
DPolystyrene
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Question 5
waec 2015

Which of the following products of biotechnology can be used as a fuel in place of petrol?

AButane
BEthanol
CEthene
DPropanol
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Question 6
waec 2015
A substance responsible for the sour taste of unripe orange is
AAlkene
BAlkanol
CAlkanoic acid
DAlkanoate
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Question 7
waec 2015
Which of the following process does not take place in domestic water treatment?
AChlorination
BFlocculation
CNeutralization
DSedimentation
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Question 8
waec 2015
Which of the following substances is a heavy chemical?
AAmmonia
BBarim Hydroxide
CHydrochloric acid
DTetraoxosulphate(VI)acid
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Question 9
waec 2015

Which of the following compounds is a secondary alkanol?

AEthanol
B2-methylbutan-2-ol
C3-methylpentan-2-ol
DPropan-1-ol
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Question 10
waec 2015
Starch could be converted to glucose by the process of
ACondensation
BDehydration
CFermentation
DHydrolysis
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Question 11
waec 2015
Which of the following reactions would take place when concentrated sodium hydroxide solution is added to palm oil?
AEsterification
BNeutralization
CPolymerization
DSaponification
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Question 12
waec 2015
A compound has an empirical formular CH2O and molecular mass of 90.

[H = 1.00, C = 12.0, O = 16.0]
AC4H10O2
BC3H10O2
CC3H6O3
DC2H2O4
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Question 13
waec 2015
The complete hydrogenation of benzene gives
ACyclohexene
BCyclohexane
CHexene
DHexane
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Question 14
waec 2015
Which of the following metals is the strongest reducing agent?
ASodium
BSilver
CPotassium
DCopper
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Question 15
waec 2015
Consider the following reaction equation:
CuO(s) + H2(g) \(\to\) Cu(s) + H2O(1)

Which substance is oxidized?
ACu
BCuO
CH2
DH2O
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Question 16
waec 2015
Which of the following statements about an electrochemical cell is correct? Oxidation occurs
AAt the anode
BAt the cathode
CThrough the salt bridge
DIn the aqueous solution
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Question 17
waec 2015
A change in the temperature of a saturated solution disturbs the equilibrium between the
AUndissolved solute and the solvent
BDissolved solute and the solvent
CDissolved solute and the undissolved solute
DDissolved solute and the solution
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Question 18
waec 2015
A substance which dissolves readily in organic solvent would
ABe a covalent compound
BHave strong electrostatic forces of attraction
Chave a high melting point
DConduct electricity in molten state
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Question 19
waec 2015
Which of the following compounds is the least soluble in water?
ACaCl2
BCaSO4
CNaCl
DNa2SO4
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Question 20
waec 2015
Solubility is practically applied in
AFractional distillation
BThe determination of pH
CThe determination of saturation in hydrocarbons
DSolvent extraction
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