WAEC Chemistry Past Questions & Answers - Page 185

921.

The method of collection of gases prepared in the laboratory depend on their

A.

odour and atomicity

B.

colour and odour

C.

atomicity and density

D.

solubility and density

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

922.

Which of the following equipment is not used to detect radioactivity?

A.

Wilson cloud chamber

B.

Geiger- muller counter

C.

Mass spectrometer

D.

Photographic plate

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

923.

A metal X forms two chlorides with the formulae XCI2 and XCI3. Where is X in the Periodic Table?
What type of bonding exists between X and chlorine in each of the chlorides?

A.

metallic bonding

B.

ionic bonding

C.

covalent bonding

D.

dative bonding

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

924.

A metal X forms two chlorides with the formulae XCI2 and XCI3. Where is X in the Periodic Table?

A.

Group ll

B.

Group llI

C.

d-block

D.

s-block

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

925.

One of the characteristics of transition metals is

A.

reducing ability

B.

ductility

C.

ability to conduct electricity

D.

formation of coloured ions

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.