WAEC Chemistry Past Questions & Answers - Page 114

566.

The number of orbitals in a p-sub level of an atom is

A.

2

B.

3

C.

5

D.

6

Correct answer is B

The p- orbital has 3 subshells; P\(_x\), P\(_y\) and P\(_z\) subshells.

567.

Which of the following statements about thermoplastic material is correct? They

A.

do not melt on heating

B.

harden on heating

C.

decompose on heating

D.

soften and melt on heating

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

568.

Bronze is a mixture of

A.

Cu and Mg

B.

Cu and Sn

C.

Cu and Zn

D.

Cu and Pb

Correct answer is B

Bronze is an alloy consisting primarily of copper, tin and often with the addition of other metals (such as aluminium, manganese, nickel or zinc) and sometimes non-metals or metalloids such as arsenic, phosphorus or silicon.

569.

Which of the following materials is classified as a non-biodegradable pollutant?

A.

Animal hide

B.

Paper

C.

Plastic

D.

Wood

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

570.

Which of the following statements about fine chemical is correct? It

A.

is injurious to health

B.

has low degree of purity

C.

is produced in relatively small amount

D.

can be stored for a long time

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.