WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 1369

6,841.

The shape of the S-orbital is

A.

elliptical

B.

spiral

C.

circular

D.

spherical

Correct answer is D

The shape of the S-orbital is spherical.

6,842.

The constituent common to duralumin and alnico is

A.

Co

B.

Mn

C.

Al

D.

Mg

Correct answer is C

Constituents of duralumin are: Al, Cu, Mg, Mn.
Constituents of Alnico are: Al, Ni and Co

In 1909, the alloy of duralumin was discovered by Alfred Wilon consisting of 94% Al, 4% Cu, 1% Mg and 1% Mn(Manganese)
Alnico is an acronym referring to a family of iron alloys which in addition to iron are composed primarily of Al, Ni and Co.

6,843.

The general formula of alkanones is

A.

RCHO

B.

RCOR'

C.

RCOOH

D.

RCOOR

Correct answer is B

Alkanones also known as ketones have the general formula RCOR'

6,844.

Consider the following equilibrium system:
2SO2(g) + O2(g) \(\rightleftharpoons\) 2SO3(g)

The addition of more O2(g) to the system will shift the equilibrium position to the

A.

Right leading to the production of more SO3(g)

B.

Right leading to the production of more SO2(g)

C.

Left leading to the production of more SO2(g)

D.

Left leading to the production of more SO3(g)

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

6,845.

The correct balanced equation for the reaction between aluminium metal and hot concentrated tetraoxosulphate(VI)acid is ?

A.

2AI(s) + 6H2SO4(1) \(\to\) AI2(SO4)3(aq) + 6H2O(1) + 3SO2(g)

B.

2AI(s) + 3H2SO4(1) \(\to\) AI2(SO4)3(aq) + 6H2O(1) + 3SO2(g)

C.

2AI(s) + 4H2SO4(1) \(\to\) AI2(SO4)3(aq) + 8H2O(1) + 3SO2(g)

D.

2AI(s) + 5H2SO4(1) \(\to\) AI2(SO4)3(aq) + 8H2O(1) + 3SO2(g)

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.