WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 1531

7,651.

Which of the following statement describes an advantage of underground drainage? It

A.

Allows for free movement of farm machinery

B.

Checks the growth of weeds

C.

Improves soil texture

D.

Increases organic matter content of soil

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

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7,653.

Consider the reaction: 2AI(s) + 6H+ (aq) → 2AI3+ (aq) + 3H2(g). What is the total number of moles of electrons transferred from the aluminium atoms to the hydrogen ions?

A.

3

B.

4

C.

5

D.

6

Correct answer is D

2AL(s) + 6H +(aq) → 2AL3+(aq) + 3H2(g). One aluminium atom transfers 3 electrons :. Two aluminium atoms will transfer 2x3=6 electrons

7,654.

Metals can be extracted from their ores by a process involving

A.

reduction

B.

oxidation

C.

hydrolysis

D.

decomposition

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

7,655.

The use of inorganic fertilizer is preferable to organic manure because inorganic fertilizer

A.

Improves soil structure

B.

Releases nutrients to the soil faster

C.

Reduces leaching of soil nutrients

D.

Improves soil water holding capacity

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.