WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 1651

8,251.

Which of the following is not correct about oxidation number convention? The oxidation number of a/an

A.

element in the free state is zero

B.

monatomic ion is equal to its charge

C.

alkali meta like sodium in its compounds is + 1

D.

atom of a diatomic molecules is + 2

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

8,252.

What will be the effect of increase in pressure on the following system at equilibrium? 2NH2(g) N2(g) + 3H2(g)

A.

Activation energy will decrease

B.

the forward reaction will be favoured

C.

the concentration of ammonia will increase

D.

the reaction will go to completion

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

8,253.

Consider the reaction represented by the following equation: H2(g) + 12(g) → 2HI(g). The number of effective collisions of molecules of the reactants decreases as

A.

the temperature is raised

B.

the pressure increased

C.

the volume of the system is increased

D.

a catalysty is intoduced into the system

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

8,254.

Which of the following lowers the activation energy of a chemical reaction?

A.

Freezing mixture

B.

Reducing agent

C.

Water

D.

Catalyst

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

8,255.

The property of calcium chloride which makes it useful as a drying agent is that it is

A.

ionic

B.

deliquescent

C.

a strong electrolyte

D.

a normal salt

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.