WAEC Chemistry Past Questions & Answers - Page 286

1,426.

The following are miscible with water except

A.

ethylethanoate

B.

methanol

C.

ethanoic acid

D.

methanoic acid

E.

ethanol

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,427.

The most suitable method to use when separating an insoluble solid from a liquid is

A.

evaporation

B.

filtration

C.

magnetization

D.

sublimation

E.

distillation

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,428.

Which of the following reactions represents the laboratory preparation of hydrogen?

A.

C(s) + H 2 O(l) → CO(g) + H2(g)

B.

2Na(s) + 2H2O(l) → 2NaOH(aq) + H2(g)

C.

Zn(s) + 2HCI(aq) → ZnCI2(aq) + H2(g)

D.

Cu(s) + H2O(l) → CuO(s) + H2(g)

E.

2AI(s) + 3H2O(l) → Al2O3(s) + 3H2(g)

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,429.

Which of the following is a waste product in the Solvary Process for the manufacture of sodium trioxocarbonate (IV)?

A.

Ammonium chloride

B.

Brine

C.

Limestone

D.

Calcium oxide

E.

Calcium chloride

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,430.

Which of the following correctly explains why iodine crystals change directly into the gaseous state when heated?

A.

lodine crystals sublime

B.

lodine atoms are held together by strong forces

C.

lodine molecules are held together by weak forces

D.

lodine molecules are covalent

E.

lodine is a solid at room temperature

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.