WAEC Chemistry Past Questions & Answers - Page 175

871.

What process is involved in the reaction represented by the following equation? AICI3 + 3H2O(l) → AI(OH) 3(s) + 3HCI(g)

A.

dehydration

B.

hydrolysis

C.

double decomposition

D.

Neutralization

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

872.

NaHCO3(s) can be distinguished from Na2CO3(s) by the action of

A.

dilute hydrochloric acid

B.

carbon (IV) oxide

C.

aqueous ammonia

D.

heat

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

873.

Which of the following is not an acid anhydride?

A.

P 2O 5

B.

NO 2

C.

SO 2

D.

CO

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

874.

HNO3 does not usually react with metals to liberate hydrogen because HNO3 is

A.

a strong acid

B.

a corrosive acid

C.

an oxidizing agent

D.

a nitrating agent

Correct answer is C

This is because nitric acid is a strong oxidizing agent. When it reacts with metals it tends to oxidize the metal but the hydrogen in it does not get reduced to hydrogen gas.

875.

Which of the following statements is not a postulate of the kinetic theory of gases?

A.

Molecules move with the same speed

B.

intermolecular forces are negligible

C.

Molecules are in a state of constant random motion

D.

collision between molecules is elastic

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.