WAEC Chemistry Past Questions & Answers - Page 129

641.

Rare gases are stable because they

A.

are chemically active

B.

contain equal number of protons and neutrons

C.

contain more electrons than protons

D.

have octet structures

Correct answer is D

They are the most stable due to having the maximum number of valence electrons their outer shell can hold. That means rare gases have the octet configuration.

642.

Which of the following halogens is liquid at room temperature?

A.

lodine

B.

Chlorine

C.

Bromine

D.

Fluorine

Correct answer is C

Bromine is a reddish-brown liquid at room temperature.

643.

In the periodic table all elements within the same group have the same

A.

number of neutrons

B.

number of valence electrons

C.

number of isotopes

D.

atomic number

Correct answer is B

The elements in the same group in the periodic table has the same number of electrons in the outer shell. That means, they have the same number of valence electrons.

644.

The element with electron configuration 1s\(^2\) 2s\(^2\) 2p\(^6\) 3s\(^2\) 3p\(^1\) belongs to

A.

s-block period 3, group 1

B.

p-block, period 3, group 2

C.

s-block, period 3, group 3

D.

p-block, period 3, group 3

Correct answer is D

1s\(^2\) 2s\(^2\) 2p\(^6\) 3s\(^2\) 3p\(^1\) = 2, 8, 3.

The element is in period 3 and group 3.

645.

Which of the following arrangements represents the correct order of electronic energy level?

A.

1s 2p 2s 3p 3s 3d 4s

B.

1s 2s 2p 3s 3p 3d 4s

C.

1s 2s 2p 3s 3p 4s 3d

D.

1s 2s 3s 2p 3p 4s 3d

Correct answer is C

The correct order of electronic energy level is OPTION C according to the Aufbau principle.