WAEC Chemistry Past Questions & Answers - Page 257

1,281.

A measure of the degree of disorder in a chemical system is known as the

A.

enthalpy

B.

free energy

C.

activation energy

D.

entrophy

E.

equilibrium

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,282.

Catalytic hydrogenation of alkenes produces compounds with the general formula

A.

CnH2n+1 OH

B.

CnH2n+1

C.

CnH2n+2

D.

CnH2n-2

E.

Cx(H2O)y

Correct answer is C

In a hydrogenation reaction, two hydrogen atoms are added across the double bond of an alkene, resulting in a saturated alkane

1,283.

The number of replaceable hydrogen atoms in one acid indicates its

A.

basicity

B.

acidity

C.

alkalinity

D.

reactivity

E.

PH value

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,284.

The components of universal indicator solution can best be separated by

A.

chromatography

B.

filtration

C.

evaporation

D.

crystallization

E.

fractional distillation

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,285.

The alloy used for metal work and plumbing contains

A.

lead and tin

B.

iron and carbon

C.

copper and tin

D.

aluminium and copper

E.

lead and antimony

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.