WAEC Chemistry Past Questions & Answers - Page 105

521.

The two elements 11X and 19Y are in the same group because they have the same

A.

valence electrons

B.

ionization energy

C.

number of shell

D.

atomic size

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

522.

Hydrogen bonds are formed between molecules containing a hydrogen atom bonded to a

A.

strongly electronegative atom

B.

non-polar species

C.

diatomic element

D.

complex ion

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

523.

The shape of CH4 is

A.

linear

B.

planar

C.

pyramidal

D.

tetrahedral

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

524.

Which of the following substances is mainly responsible for the depletion of the ozone layer?

A.

Oxgyen

B.

Chlorofluorocarbon

C.

Carbon (ll) oxide

D.

Nitrogen (ll) oxide

Correct answer is B

Ozone depletion occurs when chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and halons—gases formerly found in aerosol spray cans and refrigerants—are released into the atmosphere

525.

Brass is a mixture of

A.

Cu and Sn

B.

Cu and Zn

C.

Cu and Mg

D.

Cu and Pb

Correct answer is B

Brass is an alloy made from copper and zinc. Unlike pure metals, most alloys do not have a single melting point, but a melting range in which the material is a mixture of solid and liquid phases.