The 2026 WAEC May/June Chemistry exam will follow the Senior Secondary School syllabus, testing candidates on Objective (OBJ) and Essay (Theory) papers. It will cover chemical principles, reactions, equations, and basic calculations.
WAEC 2026 Chemistry Exam Timetable
Monday, 8th June, 2026
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Chemistry 2 (Essay/Theory): 8:30 am – 10:30 am
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Chemistry 1 (Objective): 10:30 am – 11:30 am
2026 WAEC Chemistry (OBJ) Objectives Answers:
2026 WAEC Chemistry (ESSAY) Theory Answers:
Practice Questions Based on Past WAEC Trends
Objective Samples
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Which gas is given off when zinc reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid?
A. Oxygen
B. Hydrogen
C. Nitrogen
D. Carbon dioxide
Answer: B (Hydrogen) -
Which type of bond is present in sodium chloride?
A. Covalent bond
B. Ionic bond
C. Metallic bond
D. Hydrogen bond
Answer: B (Ionic bond) -
What is the pH of a neutral solution at room temperature?
A. 0
B. 7
C. 14
D. 10
Answer: B (7)
Essay Samples
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Write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction between hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide.
Answer: HCl(aq) + NaOH(aq) → NaCl(aq) + H₂O(l) -
State three differences between metals and non-metals.
Answer:
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Metals are good conductors of electricity; non-metals are poor conductors.
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Metals are malleable and ductile; non-metals are brittle.
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Metals form basic oxides; non-metals form acidic oxides.
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Calculate the molar mass of calcium carbonate (CaCO₃).
Answer:
Ca = 40, C = 12, O = 16 × 3 = 48
40 + 12 + 48 = 100 g/mol
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