WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 1657

8,281.

One mole of a compound M(HCO3)2 has a mass of 162g. Calculate the relative atomic mass of M. [H = 1, C =12, O = 16]

A.

122

B.

101

C.

53

D.

40

Correct answer is D

One of the mole of M(HCO3)2 = 162g; M +(1 + 12 + 16 x 3) x 2 = 162; M +122 = 162,:. M = 162 - 122 = 40g

8,282.

If an element with high electron affinity combines with another element with low ionization energy the bond formed will be mainly

A.

covalent

B.

ionic

C.

dative

D.

metallic

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

8,283.

Which of the following compounds has the highest ionic character?

A.

PCI5

B.

SiCI4

C.

AICI3

D.

KCI

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

8,284.

The crystal layers in graphite are held together by

A.

electrostatic forces

B.

van der Waals' forces

C.

hydrogen bonds

D.

covalent bonds

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

8,285.

Which of the following halogens is the most reactive?

A.

F2

B.

Br2

C.

l2

D.

Cl

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.