WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 1358

6,786.

The purity of a solid sample can best be determined by its

A.

boiling point

B.

melting point

C.

conductivity

D.

solubility

Correct answer is B

The purity of a solid can be determined by measuring the melting point. A pure solid will have a single, sharp melting point.

6,787.

The seperation of Nitrogen from oxygen using fractional distillation of air is possible because

A.

nitrogen is less dense than oxygen

B.

oxygen is more reactive than nitrogen

C.

of the difference in their boiling points

D.

they belong to the same period

Correct answer is C

The various gases vaporize as their boiling points are reached, then they are pumped away and separately re-liquefied for convenient storage.

6,788.

The species with no electron in the 3d-orbital is

A.

\(Zn^{2+}\)

B.

\(Sc^{3+}\)

C.

Cu

D.

\(Mn\)

Correct answer is B

Scandium has electronic configuration \(1s^{2}2s^{2}2p^{6}3s^{2}3p^{6}3d^{1}4s^{2}\) hence, \(Sc^{3+}\) has configuration \(1s^{2}2s^{2}2p^{6}3s^{2}3p^{6}\). Hence, no electron in the 3d-orbital.

6,789.

The following glasswares are used to measure the volume of liquids EXCEPT

A.

graduated beaker

B.

pipette

C.

test tube

D.

burette

Correct answer is C

Test tubes are convenient containers for heating small amounts of liquids or solids with a Bunsen burner or alcohol burner.

6,790.

Which of the following species determines the chemical properties of an atom?

A.

Electron

B.

Neutron

C.

Nucleus

D.

Proton

Correct answer is A

An element's chemical properties depend on its valence electrons.The chemical properties of elements depend on an element's electron configuration.