NECO Chemistry Past Questions & Answers - Page 23

111.

Naturally occurring lithium consists of 90% \( ^7_3Li \text{ and 10% } ^6_3 Li. \) What is the relative atomic mass of lithium?

A.

6

B.

6.8

C.

6.9

D.

7

E.

7.1

Correct answer is C

the relative atomic mass of lithium = percentage abundance times the mass number of the first isotope + percentage abundance times the mass number of the second isotope.

the relative atomic mass of lithium = ( \(\frac{90}{100} \times7 + \frac{10}{100} \times 6\)) =(( 0.9 x 7) + (0.1 x 6)) = 6.3 + 0.6 = 6.9.

112.

Why does the treatment of cotton fabrics with dilute acids weaken the materials?

A.

Cotton is hydrolysed completely to glucose

B.

The fabrics are soluble in dilute acids

C.

The molecular chains are partially broken

D.

The molecular chain length f the fabric increases

E.

The thread holding the fabric together Is completely destroyed.

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

113.
115.

Which element is the most electronegative?

A.

calcium

B.

fluorine

C.

iodine

D.

oxygen

E.

sodium

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.