WAEC Chemistry Past Questions & Answers - Page 89

441.

The boiling points of HF, H2O and NH3 increase in the order of

A.

NH3

B.

H2O < HF

C.

HF < NH3 < H2O

D.

NH3 < HF < H2O

Correct answer is D

Ammonia = -33.34°C;  Hydrogen fluoride = 19.5°C; Water = 100°C

442.

A difference between chemical and physical change is that in a chemical change

A.

oxygen is consumed

B.

heat is supplied

C.

the reversible process occurs

D.

a new substance is formed

Correct answer is D

In chemical change a new substance is formed while in physical change no new substance is formed. Options A,B,C are all properties of a physical change

443.

Detergents are manufactured with straight hydrocarbon chains, is to make them

A.

soluble

B.

biodegradable

C.

cheaper

D.

foamy

Correct answer is B

Biodegradable because the straight hydrocarbons are natural and slightly soluble in water. Options A,C,D do not have strength hydrocarbon chains and they could harm the environment if they are made with the detergent

444.

When sugar is dissolve in tea, the reaction is accomplished by?

A.

positive change

B.

negative entropy change

C.

no entropy change

D.

a minimum entropy change

Correct answer is C

There is no disorderliness so no entropy change.

445.

The elements that belong to the third period of periodic table are

A.

Li, Be, Al and D

B.

Na, P, O and Cl

C.

B, C, N, and O

D.

Na, Mg, S and Ar

Correct answer is D

Na, Mg, S and Ar is the set of elements that belong to third period of the periodic table. Option A,B,C have elements which belong to the other period in the periodic table included in them.