WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 1426

7,126.

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.

7,127.

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.

7,128.

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.

7,129.

Which of the following raw materials is used in a plastic industry?

A.

Ethene

B.

Methane

C.

Calcium

D.

Hydrogen

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

7,130.

The main function of limestone in the blast furnace is to

A.

act as catalyst

B.

act as reducing agent

C.

remove impurity

D.

supply carbon (IV) oxide

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.