WAEC Chemistry Past Questions & Answers - Page 122

606.

Which of the following materials is classified as a non-biodegradable pollutant?

A.

Animal hide

B.

Paper

C.

Plastic

D.

Wood

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

607.

Which of the following statements about fine chemical is correct? It

A.

is injurious to health

B.

has low degree of purity

C.

is produced in relatively small amount

D.

can be stored for a long time

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

608.

Which of the following raw materials is used in a plastic industry?

A.

Ethene

B.

Methane

C.

Calcium

D.

Hydrogen

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

609.

The main function of limestone in the blast furnace is to

A.

act as catalyst

B.

act as reducing agent

C.

remove impurity

D.

supply carbon (IV) oxide

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

610.

A hydrocarbon compound contains 92.3% carbon Determine its empirical formula [H = 1.00; C = 12.0]

A.

CH

B.

CH2-

C.

CH3

D.

C3H2

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.