WAEC Past Questions and Answers - Page 1764

8,816.

Consider the reaction represented by the following equation CaCI2 (aq) + H 2C2O 4(aq) ⇌ CaC 2O4(s) + 2HCI(aq). Which of the following would dissolve the precipitate of CaC 2O4 formed?

A.

Stirring the mixture vigorously

B.

Adding more calcium chloride solution

C.

lncreasing the concentration of the ethanedioic acid

D.

Adding concentrated hydrochloric acid

E.

Adding some distilled water

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

8,817.

A fertilizer bag had the following inscription 27:10:10. This means that it contained

A.

27kg of nirogen, 10kg of phosphate, 10kg of potash

B.

27kg of phosphate, 10kg of potash, 10kg of nitrogen

C.

27kg of potash, 10kg of nitrogen, 10kg of phosphate

D.

27kg of sulphate, 10kg of potash, 10kg of phosphate

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

8,818.

The plant nutrient essential for the formation of tubers is

A.

Molybdenum

B.

Phosphorus

C.

Potassium

D.

Sodium

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

8,819.

Although clayey soils are rich in nutrients, they are not good for most agricultural crop production because they

A.

Do not release their nutrients

B.

Are too compact and poorly aerated

C.

Lose their nutrients too readily after rains

D.

Contain too much iron, aluminium and boron

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

8,820.

Soil erosion caused by water can be controlled by

A.

Overgrazing and bush burning

B.

Ploughing and harrowing

C.

Land clearing and stumping

D.

Afforestation and erection of bunds

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.