Chemistry Paper 3 WASSCE (PRIVATE CANDIDATE), 2019

Weakness and Remedies


The weaknesses of the candidates are as follows:

  • inability to write a balanced equation for the reaction between the acid and base;
  • inability to calculate the concentration of a given solution in gdm-3;
  • use of wrong units.
  • inability to deduce correct inferences from the observations in qualitative analysis;
  • inability to state the uses of activated charcoal.


suggested Remedies


The following remedies were however suggested:

  • candidates should be familiar with the examination syllabus;
  • candidates should improve on their study habit;
  • candidates should be familiar with separation techniques.