WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 1614

8,066.

If a metal R forms a compound with the formula R(NO3)2 the formula of its tetraoxosulphate (VI) is

A.

R(SO4)2

B.

RSO4

C.

R2SO4

D.

R2(SO4)3

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

8,067.

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

A.

atoms are mostly empty space with a samll

B.

emissions from radioactive substances consist of three main components

C.

there is unclear 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.

8,068.

The atomic number of chlorine is 17. What is the number of electrons in a chloride ion?

A.

16

B.

17

C.

18

D.

19

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

8,069.

If the relative molecular mass of an element is not a whole number, it can be deduced that the element is

A.

naturally radioactive

B.

abundant in nature

C.

a transition metal

D.

an isotopic mixture

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

8,070.

Waste plastics accumulate in the soil and pollute the environment because plastic materials are

A.

insoluble in water

B.

non-biodegradable

C.

easily affected by heat

D.

inflammable

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.