WAEC Chemistry Past Questions & Answers - Page 207

1,031.

What is the mass number of an element if its atom contains 10 protons, 10 electrons and 12 neutrons?

A.

32

B.

22

C.

20

D.

10

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,032.

Allotropes of an element differ in their

A.

physical properties

B.

chemical properties

C.

mass numbers

D.

electronic configuration

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,033.

A plastic which cannot be softened by heat is described as

A.

thermosetting

B.

non-biodegradable

C.

thermoplastic

D.

malleable

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,034.

Biotechnology is applied in the following except

A.

baking industry

B.

wine production

C.

production of antibiotics

D.

manufacture of soap

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,035.

If 20 cm3 of distilled water is added to 80 cm3 of 0.50 mol dm-3 hydrochloric acid, the concentration of the acid will change to

A.

20 mol dm-3

B.

0.40 mol dm-3

C.

2.00 mol dm-3

D.

5.00 mol dm -3

Correct answer is B

From M1V1 = M 2
V2; m 1 = 0.50 mol dm-3; m2 = ?; v1 = 80cm 3 = 100cm3
:. m2 = m1v2/v2 = 0.50 x 80/100 = 0.40 mol dm-3