WAEC Chemistry Past Questions & Answers - Page 68

336.

Which of the following equations represents a redox reaction?

A.

\(HNO_{{3}{(aq)}} + NaOH_{(aq)} \to NaNO_{{3}{(aq)}} + H_{2}O_{(l)}\)

B.

\(AgNO_{{3}{(aq)}}+KCl_{(aq)} \to AgCl_{(s)}+KNO_{{3}{(aq)}}\)

C.

\(CaCO_{{3}{(s)}} \to CaO_{(s)} + CO_{{2}{(g)}}\)

D.

\(2H_{2}S_{(s)} + SO_{{2}{(g)}} \to 2HO_{2} + 3S_{(g)}\)

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

337.

Which of the following raw materials is used in the plastic industry?

A.

Ethene

B.

Methane

C.

Sulphur

D.

Hydrogen

Correct answer is A

Ethene is the most important organic chemical, by weight, that is manufactured. It is an important raw material for the production of plastics and antifreeze solutions as well as solvents.

338.

The process that occurs when two equivalent forms of a compound are in equilibrium is

A.

Isotopy

B.

Resonance

C.

Isomerism

D.

Reforming

Correct answer is B

Resonance involves two forms of a compound.
Isomerism involves two or more forms of an element.
Reforming involves the rearrangement of molecule.

This deals with a two forms of a molecule where the chemical connectivity is the same but the electrons are distributed differently around the structure.

339.

The acid anhydride that will produce weak acid in water is

A.

SO3

B.

NO2

C.

SO2

D.

CO2

Correct answer is D

H2CO3 is an example of a weak acid while H2SO4 and HNO3 are examples of a strong acid.

CO2 combines with water to give a weak trioxocarbonate (IV) acid.

CO2 + H2O → H2CO3

340.

Temporary hard water is formed when rain water containing dissolved carbon(IV) oxide flows over deposits of

A.

CaCO3

B.

Na2CO3

C.

Na2SO4

D.

CaSO4

Correct answer is A

Permanent hardness in water= Mg & Ca Sulphate.
Temporary hardness in water= Mg & Ca Carbonate.

Temporary hardness of water is caused by Magnesium and calcium hydrogencarbonate. It is formed when rainwater containing dissolved CO2 flows over deposit of CaCO3

i.e CaCO3 + CO2 + H2O → Ca(HCO3)2