WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 1745

8,721.

Metals which react with steam only when they are red-hot include

A.

copper

B.

sodium

C.

calcium

D.

gold

E.

iron

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

8,722.

Which of the following insect groups readily attacks dry grains?

A.

Boring insects

B.

Biting insects

C.

Sucking insects

D.

Piercing insects

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

8,723.

The function of limestone in the extraction of iron in the blast furnace is

A.

removal of the earthly impurities

B.

decomposition of the iron ore

C.

conversion of iron (lll) to iron (ll) compounds

D.

generation of heat for the process

E.

conversion of coke to carbon(ll)oxide

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

8,724.

Which of the following is an alloy of mercury?

A.

Stainless steel

B.

Soft solder

C.

Coinage bronze

D.

Amalgam

E.

Duralumin

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

8,725.

Which of the following is a symptom of black-pod disease of cacao?

A.

Diseases leaves fall prematurely

B.

Characteristic swellings appear on young stems and roots

C.

Small brown spot first appears on the pod

D.

Veins of diseased leaves become red in colour

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.