WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 1408

7,036.

The conclusion from Rutherford's alpha-scattering experiment is that

A.

atoms are mostly empty space with a small nucleus

B.

emissions from radioactive substances consist of three main components

C.

there is nuclear pull on orbital electrons

D.

electrons are deflected by both magnetic and electric fields

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

7,037.

Which of the following elements has a ground state electronic configuration with an incomplete penultimate shell?

A.

Iron

B.

Sodium

C.

Aluminium

D.

Calcium

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

7,038.

The atom of an element X is represented as \(^y_z X\). The basic chemical properties of X depend on the value of

A.

Y

B.

Z

C.

Y - Z

D.

Z - Y

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

7,039.

The oxide from electric power station is

A.

carbon (IV) oxide

B.

copper (ll) oxide

C.

nitrogen (IV) oxide

D.

sulphur (IV) oxide

Correct answer is C

 Nitric oxide is an important component of the air pollution generated by automotive engines and thermal power-generating plants.

sulphur dioxide may also be produced in case of fuel containing sulphur, Nigeria crude is sulphur free,

7,040.

The most common process in the extraction of metals from their ore is

A.

catalysis

B.

electrolysis

C.

oxidation

D.

reduction

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.