WAEC Chemistry Past Questions & Answers - Page 112

556.

The complex compound formed when aluminum dissolves in aqueous sodium hydroxide is

A.

Na3Al(OH)4.

B.

NaAl(OH)4

C.

NaAl(OH)3

D.

Na2Al(OH)3

Correct answer is B

When aluminium is treated with dilute sodium hydroxide it forms a salt called sodium tetrahydroxoaluminate and hydrogen gas.

557.

The complex compound formed by the combination of two elements with a large electronegativity difference is likely to be

A.

polar covalent

B.

giant molecular

C.

covalent

D.

ionic

Correct answer is D

Ionic bonds are also formed when there is a large electronegativity difference between two atoms.

558.

The shape of a graphite crystal is

A.

tetrahedral

B.

pyramidal

C.

hexagonal

D.

octahedral

Correct answer is C

Graphite is a crystalline form of the element Carbon. The atoms are arranged in a hexagonal structure.

559.

Which of the following elements is a metalloid?

A.

Carbon

B.

Oxygen

C.

Silicon

D.

Sodium

Correct answer is C

Some examples of metalloids include boron, silicon, germanium, arsenic etc.

560.

Which of the following statements about a radioactive substance is/are correct? l. lt emits radiation continuously and spontaneously. ll. The emitted radiations are affected by temperature and pressure III. The radiation can penetrate opaque matter

A.

ll only

B.

l and ll only

C.

l and lll only

D.

ll and lll only

Correct answer is C

The properties of radioactive elements holds true except that radioactive decay is not dependent on external conditions except electron capture and bombarding the radioactive material with subatomic particles.