WAEC Chemistry Past Questions & Answers - Page 151

751.

Consider the reaction represented by the equation: 2H2SO 4(aq0 + C(s) → 2H2O(l) + 2SO2(g) + CO 2(g) H2SO 4 is acting as

A.

a catalyst

B.

an oxidizing agent

C.

a reducing agent

D.

a sulphonating agent

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

752.

Which of the following substances is the anode in the dry Leclanche cell ?

A.

Carbon rod

B.

Muslin bag

C.

The seal

D.

Zinc container

Correct answer is D

In a Leclanche cell, the anode is a zinc rod / container and the cathode is a carbon rod with ammonium chloride solution / paste as the electrolyte.

754.

A catalyst increases the rate of chemical reaction by

A.

decreasing the temperature of the reaction

B.

decreasing the activation energy of the reaction

C.

increasing the surface area of the reactants

D.

decreasing the surface area of the products

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

755.

Which of the following statement is correct? The solubility of

A.

gases increases with increase in temperature

B.

gases decreases with increase in temperature

C.

most solid solutes decreases with indease in temperature

D.

most solid solutes is constant

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.