WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 1658

8,286.

Which of the following reactions is not feasible?

A.

Cl2 + 2Kl → 2KCI + I2

B.

Cl2 + 2NaF → 2NaCI + F2

C.

Zn + CuCI2 ZnCl2 + Cu

D.

Zn + 2AgNO3 → Zn(NO3)2 + 2Ag

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

8,287.

In the Periodic Table, the elements that loss electrons most readily belong to

A.

Group 1 A

B.

Group 11 A

C.

Group 111 A

D.

Group V11 A

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

8,288.

Which of the following properties increases down a group in the Periodic Table?

A.

Atomic radius

B.

Electronegativity

C.

Electon affinity

D.

Ionization energy

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

8,289.

Calcium atom ionizes by

A.

gaining two electrons

B.

losing two electrons

C.

sharing two electrons

D.

gaining two protons

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

8,290.

Two radioactive elements Q and S have half-life periods of 10 hours and 20 hours respectively. Therefore

A.

S decays faster than Q

B.

Q is twice as stable as S

C.

Q emits fewer particles than S

D.

S is more stable than Q

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.