WAEC Chemistry Past Questions & Answers - Page 37

181.

Which or the following substances is a polypeptide?

A.

Starch

B.

Glycogen

C.

Protein

D.

Fats

Correct answer is C

- A polypeptide is defined as a polymer of amino acids joined together by peptide bonds.

Proteins are polymers of amino acids.

182.

The IUPAC name of the compound represented by the structure below is ?

A.

2- chloro but-I ,3-diene.

B.

But-1,3-chlorodiene.

C.

2-chloro but-diene.

D.

3 -chloro but -1.3-diene.

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

183.

Which of the following substances is an example of a fine chemical?

A.

Sodium hydroxide

B.

Hydrochloric acid

C.

Ethylene

D.

Ammonia

Correct answer is B

- Fine chemicals are complex, single, pure chemical substances, produced in limited quantities.

- Heavy chemicals are produced and handled in large lots and are often in a crude state.

-  Some examples of heavy chemicals are ammonia, sulfuric acid, and sodium hydroxide.

184.

Kipps  apparatus can be used to prepare?

A.

H\(_2\)

B.

NH\(_3\)

C.

O\(_2\)

D.

H\(_2\)S

Correct answer is D

Kipp's apparatus is a laboratory apparatus specially designed for producing small amount of gases and is used to produce usually hydrogen sulfide.

185.

The group to which elements belong in the periodic table is determined by the number?

A.

electrons

B.

core electrons

C.

valence shells

D.

valence electrons

Correct answer is D

This periodic table shows the valences of element groups.