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Question 1 Report
What technique is suitable for separating a binary solution of potassium chloride and potassium trioxochlorate (V)?
Answer Details
Fractional crystallization is the most suitable technique for separating a binary solution of potassium chloride and potassium trioxochlorate (V). This is because fractional crystallization is a process that separates a mixture of substances based on their solubility in a solvent at a particular temperature. In this case, potassium chloride and potassium trioxochlorate (V) have different solubilities in a solvent such as water at different temperatures. By carefully controlling the temperature, the solubility of each compound can be selectively increased or decreased, allowing them to be separated by crystallization. The less soluble compound will form crystals first and can be separated from the more soluble compound, which remains in the solution. Therefore, fractional crystallization can be used to separate potassium chloride and potassium trioxochlorate (V) in a binary solution.
Question 2 Report
If acidified Potassium Dichromate(VI) (K2 Cr2 O7 ) acts as oxidizing agent, color changes from
Answer Details
Potassium Dichromate (VI), when it is acidified, acts as an oxidizing agent. When this happens, the color changes from orange to green. This is because the orange color of the potassium dichromate is due to the presence of Cr(VI) ions, which are oxidized to Cr(III) ions. The green color that is produced is due to the formation of chromium(III) ions. In this reaction, the dichromate ions are being oxidized, which means that they are losing electrons, and the chromium ions are being reduced, which means that they are gaining electrons. The transfer of electrons causes the color change from orange to green.
Question 3 Report
Which of the following conditions will most enhance the spontaneity of a reaction?
Answer Details
The condition that will most enhance the spontaneity of a reaction is when ΔH is negative (i.e., the reaction releases heat) and ΔS is positive (i.e., the reaction increases the disorder or randomness of the system). This is because a negative ΔH indicates that the reaction releases energy, which is favorable for a spontaneous reaction, while a positive ΔS indicates that the system becomes more disordered, which is also favorable for spontaneous reactions. Among the given options, the first condition of a negative and greater ΔH than ΔS is the best option for enhancing the spontaneity of a reaction. The other options have either a positive ΔH or a zero ΔS, which is not favorable for spontaneous reactions.
Question 4 Report
The oxidation state(s) of nitrogen in ammonium nitrite is/are
Answer Details
Ammonium nitrite = NH4
NO2
NH+4
: Let the oxidation number of Nitrogen = x
x + 4 = 1 ⟹
x = 1 - 4
x = -3
NO−2
: x - 4 = -1
x = -1 + 4 ⟹
x = +3.
The oxidation numbers for Nitrogen in Ammonium Nitrite = -3, +3.
Question 6 Report
Burning magnesium ribbon in air removes which of the following
(i) oxygen (ii) nitrogen (iii) argon and (iv) carbon(iv)oxide?
Answer Details
Burning magnesium ribbon in air will remove oxygen (option i) from the air, but not nitrogen (option ii), argon (option iii), or carbon dioxide (option iv). When magnesium burns, it reacts with oxygen in the air to form magnesium oxide. The reaction can be represented by the following equation: 2Mg(s) + O2(g) → 2MgO(s) The magnesium in the ribbon combines with oxygen in the air to form solid magnesium oxide. This reaction is exothermic, which means that it releases heat and light energy. So, when magnesium ribbon is burned in air, it consumes the oxygen in the air to form magnesium oxide. However, nitrogen, argon, and carbon dioxide are not chemically reactive with magnesium, and therefore are not removed from the air by the burning of magnesium ribbon. In summary, the correct option is (i) only - burning magnesium ribbon in air removes oxygen only.
Question 7 Report
Which of the following factors will speed up the rate of evolution of carbon (iv) oxide in the reaction below?
2HCl + CaCO3 → CaCl2 + H2 O + CO2
Answer Details
The following factors increase a reaction rate
- Increase in concentration of reactants
- Increase in temperature
- Addition of catalyst
- Increase in the surface area of reactant(s)
Question 8 Report
Which of the following sets of operation will completely separate a mixture of sodium chloride, sand and iodine?
Answer Details
The set of operations that will completely separate a mixture of sodium chloride, sand, and iodine is: - filtration, to separate the sand and iodine from the sodium chloride - evaporation to dryness, to concentrate the sodium chloride solution and remove any remaining water - sublimation, to separate the iodine as a solid from the remaining sodium chloride By using these operations, you can separate each component of the mixture into separate, pure forms. The order of the operations is important because each step must be done in a way that effectively separates the components and does not interfere with subsequent steps.
Question 9 Report
The IUPAC nomenclature of the compound
H3 C - CH(CH3 ) - CH(CH3 ) - CH2 - CH3
Question 10 Report
If the cost of electricity required to discharge 10g of an ion X3+ is N20.00, how much would it cost to discharge 6g of ion Y2+ ?
[1 faraday = 96,500C, atomic masses are X = 27, Y = 24]
Answer Details
X3+
+ 3e−
→
X
3F = 27g
xF = 10g
x3=1027⟹x=109F
109
F ≡
N20.00
1F is equivalent to x
1109=x20
910=x20⟹x=N18.00
1F is equivalent to N18.00.
Y2+
+ 2e−
→
Y
2F = 24g
xF = 6g
x = 6×224=12F
1F = N18.00
12
F = 12×N18.00
= N9.00
Question 11 Report
Which of the following pairs cannot be represented with a chemical formula?
Answer Details
The pair that cannot be represented with a chemical formula is air and bronze. Air is a mixture of several gases, primarily nitrogen (N₂) and oxygen (O₂), with small amounts of other gases such as argon (Ar), carbon dioxide (CO₂), and neon (Ne). Since air is a mixture and not a pure substance, it cannot be represented by a chemical formula. Bronze, on the other hand, is an alloy composed mainly of copper (Cu) and tin (Sn) with small amounts of other metals. The composition of bronze can vary depending on the specific alloy, but it can be represented by a chemical formula such as CuSn. Sodium chloride (NaCl) is a compound composed of sodium (Na) and chlorine (Cl) in a fixed ratio of 1:1, and it can be represented by a chemical formula. Similarly, copper (Cu) and sodium chloride (NaCl) can each be represented by a chemical formula. Cu is an element, so its chemical formula is simply its symbol, while NaCl is a compound with a fixed ratio of sodium and chlorine atoms. Caustic soda (sodium hydroxide, NaOH) and washing soda (sodium carbonate, Na₂CO₃) are both compounds that can be represented by chemical formulas. NaOH consists of one sodium atom, one oxygen atom, and one hydrogen atom, while Na₂CO₃ consists of two sodium atoms, one carbon atom, and three oxygen atoms.
Question 12 Report
Consider the reaction: A + 2B(g)⇌ 2C + D(g) (Δ H = +ve)
What will be the effect of decrease in temperature on the reaction?
Answer Details
The effect of a decrease in temperature on the reaction will be that the rate of the backward reaction will increase. In a chemical reaction, the rate of the forward and backward reactions are determined by the activation energy required for each step and the temperature of the system. When the temperature is decreased, the rate of the reaction decreases, and the rate of the backward reaction increases. This shift in the rate of the backward reaction means that there will be a shift in the position of the equilibrium of the reaction. As the rate of the backward reaction increases, the concentration of the reactants will increase and the concentration of the products will decrease, leading to a decrease in the overall yield of the products. In this reaction, as ΔH (the change in enthalpy) is positive, which means that the reaction is endothermic. Endothermic reactions absorb heat from the surroundings to proceed, so a decrease in temperature will lead to a decrease in the rate of the forward reaction and an increase in the rate of the backward reaction. This shift in the rate of the backward reaction will shift the position of the equilibrium of the reaction to the left, leading to an increase in the concentration of the reactants and a decrease in the concentration of the products.
Question 13 Report
Which of the following is a physical change?
Answer Details
A physical change refers to a change in a substance that does not result in a change in its chemical composition. Out of the options provided, freezing ice cream is a physical change. This is because when ice cream is frozen, it changes from a liquid state to a solid state without any chemical reaction occurring. Exposing white phosphorus to air is a chemical change, as it reacts with oxygen in the air to form a new substance, phosphorus oxide. Burning kerosene is also a chemical change, as it undergoes combustion to form new substances, such as carbon dioxide and water vapor. Dissolving calcium in water is a physical change, as it simply involves the physical mixing of two substances without any chemical reaction occurring. Therefore, the only option that is a physical change is freezing ice cream.
Question 14 Report
Hydrogen bond is a sort of
Answer Details
Hydrogen bond is a covalent intermolecular bond that exists between hydrogen and highly electronegative elements like nitrogen, oxygen and fluorine.
Question 15 Report
When chlorine water is exposed to bright sunlight, the following products are formed
Question 16 Report
The two ions responsible for hardness in water are
Answer Details
The ions responsible for hardness in water are Ca2+ and/or Mg2+. Hardness in water refers to the presence of calcium and magnesium ions, which are commonly found in natural water sources such as rivers, lakes, and groundwater. These ions can react with soap to form insoluble compounds, reducing the effectiveness of soap and causing scaling in pipes and appliances. The hardness of water is often measured in terms of the concentration of calcium and magnesium ions, expressed as calcium carbonate equivalents (CaCO3).
Question 17 Report
Which two gases can be used for the demonstration of the fountain experiment?
Answer Details
Two gases that can be used in the study of fountain experiment is ammonia gas and hydrogen chloride gas. The experiment introduces concepts like solubility and the gas laws at the entry level.
Question 18 Report
What volume of 0.100M sodium trioxonitrate (V) solution contains 5g of solute.
[Na = 23, N = 14, O = 16]
Answer Details
To calculate the volume of a solution, we need to use the formula: moles of solute = concentration x volume First, let's find the number of moles of sodium trioxonitrate (V) in 5g of the solute. The molar mass of NaNO3 is: Na = 23 N = 14 3 x O = 3 x 16 = 48 Molar mass = 23 + 14 + 48 = 85 g/mol The number of moles of NaNO3 in 5g is: moles = mass / molar mass = 5 / 85 = 0.0588 moles Now, we can use the formula above to find the volume of the solution: moles of solute = concentration x volume volume = moles of solute / concentration volume = 0.0588 moles / 0.100 M volume = 0.588 litres Therefore, the correct answer is 0.588 litres of 0.100M sodium trioxonitrate (V) solution contains 5g of solute.
Question 19 Report
Which of the following statements about catalyst is false?
Answer Details
The false statement about catalysts is: "catalysts do not alter the mechanism of the reaction and never appear in the rate law." Catalysts are substances that speed up chemical reactions without being consumed in the process. They achieve this by reducing the activation energy needed for the reaction to occur. Enzymes are a type of biological catalysts. In a chemical reaction, a catalyst is not consumed and does not appear in the overall balanced equation. However, catalysts can alter the mechanism of a reaction by providing an alternative pathway with a lower activation energy. This alternative pathway can have a different rate-determining step, which means that the presence of the catalyst can change the rate law of the reaction. Therefore, the statement that catalysts do not alter the mechanism of the reaction and never appear in the rate law is false.
Question 20 Report
Which of the following alkaline metals react more quickly spontaneously with water?
Answer Details
The alkaline earth metals (Be, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, and Ra) are the second most reactive metals in the periodic table, and, like the Group 1 metals, have increasing reactivity in the higher periods. Beryllium (Be) is the only alkaline earth metal that does not react with water or steam, even if metal is heated to red heat. Additionally, beryllium has a resistant outer oxide layer that lowers its reactivity at lower temperatures.
Magnesium shows insignificant reaction with water, but burns vigorously with steam or water vapor to produce white magnesium oxide and hydrogen gas:
A metal reacting with cold water will produce metal hydroxide. However, if a metal reacts with steam, like magnesium, metal oxide is produced as a result of metal hydroxides splitting upon heating.
The hydroxides of calcium, strontium and barium are only slightly water-soluble but produce sufficient hydroxide ions to make the environment basic, giving a general equation of:
| Order of reactivity | Metal | Reactions with water or steam |
|---|---|---|
| most reactive | potassium (K) | very vigorous reaction with cold water |
| ↑ | sodium (Na) | vigorous reaction with cold water |
| ↓ | calcium (Ca) | less vigorous reaction with cold water |
| least reactive | magnesium (Mg) | slow reaction with cold water, vigorous with steam |
Question 21 Report
Which of the following statements does not show Rutherford's account of Nuclear Theory? An atom contains a region
Answer Details
Rutherford's account of Nuclear theory does not include the fact that atoms contain a massive region and cause deflection of from projectiles.
Question 22 Report
What mass of magnesium would be obtained by passing a current of 2 amperes for 2 hours, through molten magnesium chloride?
[1 faraday = 96500C, Mg = 24]
Answer Details
Current (I) = 2A; Time (t) = 2 hours = 7200 secs
Q = It
= 2 x 7200 = 14400C
1 F = 96500C
x = 14400C
x = 1440096500
= 0.15F
Mg2+
+ 2e−
→
Mg
2F →
24g
0.15F →
x
2x = 24 x 0.15
x = 24×0.152
= 1.8g
Question 23 Report
Which of the following pollutants will lead to the depletion of ozone layer?
Answer Details
The pollutant that leads to the depletion of the ozone layer is chlorofluorocarbon (CFCs). CFCs are man-made chemicals that were widely used in the past as refrigerants, solvents, and propellants. When CFCs are released into the atmosphere, they rise into the stratosphere, where they come into contact with ozone molecules. The chlorine atoms in CFCs react with ozone, breaking apart the ozone molecules and causing a reduction in the overall amount of ozone in the stratosphere. This process continues until all of the ozone-depleting chlorine atoms have been depleted. The resulting decrease in ozone in the stratosphere leads to an increase in the amount of harmful ultraviolet radiation that reaches the Earth's surface, which can have negative impacts on human health and the environment.
Question 24 Report
Which of the following is the best starting material for the preparation of oxygen? Heating of trioxonitrate (v) with
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Question 25 Report
A secondary alkanol can be oxidized to give an
Answer Details
A secondary alkanol is an alcohol with two carbon atoms attached to the carbon bearing the hydroxyl group (-OH). Secondary alkanols can be oxidized by a strong oxidizing agent, such as potassium dichromate (K2Cr2O7), to give an alkanone. During the oxidation process, the oxygen atom from the oxidizing agent replaces the hydroxyl group of the secondary alkanol to form a carbonyl group (C=O) in the alkanone. Since alkanones contain a carbonyl group, they are also known as ketones. Therefore, the answer to the question is alkanone, as secondary alkanols can be oxidized to form ketones.
Question 26 Report
Sulphur exists in six forms in the solid state. This property is known as
Answer Details
The property of sulfur existing in six different forms in the solid-state is known as allotropy. Allotropy is a phenomenon where an element can exist in multiple forms, called allotropes, that have different physical and chemical properties but are composed of the same atoms. These different forms arise due to differences in the arrangement of atoms or molecules within the substance. In the case of sulfur, it can exist in multiple solid-state allotropes, including rhombic, monoclinic, and plastic sulfur, among others. Each of these allotropes has a different crystal structure, melting point, and other physical and chemical properties, even though they are all composed of sulfur atoms. Allotropy is a common phenomenon observed in many elements, including carbon, oxygen, and phosphorus, among others.
Question 27 Report
2-methylprop-1-ene is an isomer of
Answer Details
2-methylprop-1-ene is an isomer of 3-methyl but-1-ene and 2-methyl but-1-ene. An isomer is a molecule that has the same molecular formula as another molecule, but a different arrangement of atoms. In this case, 2-methylprop-1-ene has the molecular formula C4H8, and so do 3-methyl but-1-ene and 2-methyl but-1-ene. The difference between these three molecules is in the arrangement of the carbon and hydrogen atoms. 2-methylprop-1-ene has a branched structure with a double bond between the first and second carbon atoms. 3-methyl but-1-ene is also a branched molecule, but the double bond is between the second and third carbon atoms. Similarly, 2-methyl but-1-ene has a double bond between the first and second carbon atoms, but it has a different branching pattern. On the other hand, pent-2-ene has five carbon atoms, so it has a different molecular formula than 2-methylprop-1-ene. Therefore, 2-methylprop-1-ene is an isomer of 3-methyl but-1-ene and 2-methyl but-1-ene, but not of pent-2-ene, because it has the same molecular formula and a different arrangement of atoms compared to the other two isomers.
Question 28 Report
The hybridization in the compound CH3−CH2−C≡H is
Answer Details
The hybridization in a and b is sp3 hybridization while in c and d is sp hybridization.
Question 29 Report
X is a substance which liberates CO2 on treatment with concentrated H2 SO4 . A warm solution of X can decolorize acidified KMnO4 . X is
Answer Details
It should be noted that for X to liberate CO2
, X must be a carbonate or an oxalate. Since X decolorizes KMnO4
, X must be an oxalate.
Therefore, X is H2
C2
O4
.
Question 30 Report
Which of the following will give a precipitate with an aqueous solution of copper (I) chloride?
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Question 31 Report
The shapes of water, ammonia, carbon (iv) oxide and methane are respectively
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Question 32 Report
Hydrogen diffused through a porous plug
Answer Details
Hydrogen gas (H2) diffuses faster than oxygen gas (O2) through a porous plug. This is because the rate of diffusion of a gas through a porous plug is inversely proportional to the square root of its molar mass. Since the molar mass of hydrogen (2 g/mol) is much smaller than that of oxygen (32 g/mol), the rate of diffusion of hydrogen through a porous plug is much faster than that of oxygen. To be more specific, the ratio of the diffusion rates of two gases through a porous plug is given by the equation: Rate of diffusion of gas A / Rate of diffusion of gas B = √(Molar mass of gas B / Molar mass of gas A) Using the molar masses of hydrogen and oxygen, we get: Rate of diffusion of hydrogen / Rate of diffusion of oxygen = √(32 g/mol / 2 g/mol) = √16 = 4 Therefore, hydrogen diffuses through a porous plug four times as fast as oxygen. Thus, the correct answer is: four times as fast as oxygen.
Question 33 Report
At 27°C, 58.5g of sodium chloride is present in 250cm3 of a solution. The solubility of sodium chloride at this temperature is?
(molar mass of sodium chloride = 111.0gmol−1 )
Answer Details
Given the Mass of the salt = 58.5g
Volume = 250 cm3
= 0.25 dm3
Mass concentration = MassVolume
= 58.50.25
= 234 gdm−3
Solubility (in moldm−3
= 234111
= 2.11 moldm−3
≊
2.0 moldm−3
Question 34 Report
Which important nitrogen-containing compound is produced in Haber's process?
Answer Details
The important nitrogen-containing compound that is produced in Haber's process is NH3, which is also known as ammonia. Haber's process is a chemical process used to produce ammonia by reacting nitrogen gas (N2) and hydrogen gas (H2) under high pressure and temperature in the presence of an iron catalyst. The reaction between nitrogen and hydrogen produces ammonia as the main product, along with some nitrogen and hydrogen gases that do not react. NH3 is an important compound that is widely used in industry for the production of fertilizers, plastics, and other chemical products. It is also used as a cleaning agent, a refrigerant, and a fuel for engines. In addition, NH3 is an essential compound for life, as it is a key component of amino acids, which are the building blocks of proteins.
Question 35 Report
Which of the following properties increases from left to right along the period but decreases down the group in the Periodic Table?
I. Atomic Number ii. Ionization energy iii. Metallic character iv. Electron affinity
Answer Details
Ionization energy and electron affinity increase across a period, and decrease down a group.
Question 36 Report
By what amount must the temperature of 200cm3 of Nitrogen at 27°C be increased to double the pressure if the final volume is 150cm3 (Assume ideality)
Answer Details
Using the ideal gas law and equation:
P1V1T1=P2V2T2
P1×200cm3300K=2P×150cm3T2
Cross multiply:
T2=300×150×2P200×P
=450K
or 177∘C
Don't forget to convert to ∘C
Question 38 Report
Hydrocarbons which will react with Tollen's reagent conform to the general formula
Question 39 Report
The emission of two successive beta particles from the nucleus 3215P will produce
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Question 40 Report
In the reaction between sodium hydroxide and tetraoxosulphate (VI) solutions, what volume of 0.5 molar sodium hydroxide would exactly neutralize 10cm3 of 1.25 molar tetraoxosulphate (vi) acid?
Answer Details
Equation of reaction : 2NaOH + H2 SO4 → Na2 SO4 + 2H2 O
Concentration of a base, CB = 0.5M
Volume of acid, VA = 10cm3
Concentration of an acid, CA = 1.25M
Volume of base, VB = ?
Recall:
CAVACBVB=nAnB
... (1)
N.B: From the equation,
nAnB=12
From (1)
1.25×100.5×VB=12
12.50.5VB=12
25 = 0.5VB
VB = 50.0 cm3
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