WAEC Chemistry Past Questions & Answers - Page 54

266.

The properties of a good primary standard include the following except

A.

high molecular mass

B.

low molecular mass

C.

high degree of purity

D.

readily available

Correct answer is B

Characters of a good primary standard include: high purity, low reactivity with the air or surrounding environment, low hygroscopicity, large molar mass, a predictable reactivity and readily available.

267.

The bond angle in tetrahedral molecules such as tetrachloromethane is 

A.

180.0°

B.

109.5°

C.

105.5°

D.

90.0°

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

268.

The ionization energy is affected by the following factors except

A.

distance of the outermost electron(s) from the nucleus

B.

size of the positive nuclear charge

C.

ability to attract shared electron(s)

D.

screening effect of the inner electron(s)

Correct answer is C

These 3 factors affect the ionization energy:

  • Size of the positive nuclear charge
  • Size of atom (distance of outermost electron from the nucleus)
  • Screening effect of inner shell electrons

269.

The oxidation number of X in \(XO_{4}^{3-}\) is

A.

+1

B.

+3

C.

+4

D.

+5

Correct answer is D

\(XO_{4}^{3+}\) = \(X + (-2\times 4) = -3\)

\(X = -3+8 = +5\)

270.

Which of the following substances does not have van der Waals' forces?

A.

Copper

B.

Graphite

C.

Neon

D.

Iodine crystals

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.