WAEC Chemistry Past Questions & Answers - Page 21

101.

Electrovalent compounds normally ------------

A.

have low boiling points

B.

have mobile electrons

C.

conduct electricity in the solid state

D.

dissolve in polar solvent

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

102.

Which of the following statements about elements in Group VII is correct?

A.

Br\(_{2}\) will oxidize CI\(^{-}\)

B.

F\(_{2}\) has the least tendency to be reduced

C.

Cl\(_{2}\) will oxidize I\(^{-}\)

D.

l\(_{2}\) is a stronger oxidizing agent than F\(_{2}\)

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

103.

Which of the following pairs of molecules form hydrogen bonds?

A.

C\(_{2}\)H\(_{5}\)OH and CH\(_{3}\)OH

B.

CH\(_{3}\)OH and H\(_{2}\)

C.

H\(_{2}\)S and CH\(_{4}\)

D.

NH\(_{3}\) and SO\(_{2}\)

Correct answer is A

In alcohols the hydrogen bond is formed due to the covalent bonds between one oxygen atom and one hydrogen atom in the hydroxyl group (O—H).

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105.

How many molecules of oxygen would occupy a volume of 2.24 cm\(^{3}\) at s.t.p?

[Molar volume at s.t.p = 22,400 cm\(^{3}\), Avogadro's number = 6.02 x 10\(^{23}\)]

A.

3.01 x 10\(^{20}\)

B.

3.01 x 10\(^{27}\)

C.

6.02 x 10\(^{19}\)

D.

6.02 x 10\(^{27}\)

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.