WAEC Chemistry Past Questions & Answers - Page 131

651.

An element with the electron configuration of 1s 22s 22p 6 would have a combining power of

A.

0

B.

2

C.

6

D.

8

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

652.

Which of the following ions has the electron configuration 2,8,8?

A.

Na+

B.

Mg2+

C.

F-

D.

CI-

Correct answer is D

Chlorine(Cl) has configuration 2,8,7 but Chlorine ion (Cl-) has 18 electrons and configuration 2,8,8.

653.

What type of reaction is represented by the following equation?\(\frac{2}{1}\)D\(\frac{3}{1}\)H → \(\frac{4}{4}\)He + \(\frac{1}{0}\)n + energy

A.

Nuclear fission

B.

Nuclar fusion

C.

Radioactive decay

D.

Spontaneous decay

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

654.

Which of the following electrons configurations correctly represents an inert element?

A.

1s22s22p4

B.

1s22s22p63s2

C.

1s22s22p63s23p4

D.

1s22s22p6

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

655.

How many isotopes has hydrogen?

A.

2

B.

3

C.

4

D.

5

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.