WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 1762

8,806.

In which of the following pairs are both substances deliquescent?

A.

CaCI2 and H2SO4

B.

NaOH and MgSO4 7H2O

C.

CaCI2 and NaOH

D.

CUO and NaCI

E.

CaCO3 and MgCI2

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

8,807.

Which of the following compounds of tin is a strong reducing agent?

A.

SnCI2

B.

SnCI4

C.

SnO2

D.

SnH4

E.

Sn(OH)2

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

8,808.

When the trioxonitrate (IV) salt of an alkali metal Y is heated, the formula of the residue is

A.

Y2O

B.

YNO2

C.

Y2O3

D.

Y (NO2)2

E.

YO2

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

8,809.

Examples of polymers include the following except

A.

starch

B.

nylon

C.

wool

D.

perspex

E.

glass

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

8,810.

Which of the following will not affect the degree of hardness in a sample of temporarily hard water?

A.

Addition of washing soda

B.

Adding of soap

C.

Treatment with carbon exchange resin

D.

Filtration

E.

Distillation

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.