WAEC Chemistry Past Questions & Answers - Page 155

771.

Which of the following molecules is not linear in shape?

A.

CO2

B.

O 2

C.

NH3

D.

HCI

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

772.

In bonded atoms, increase in electronegativity difference,

A.

increases polarity

B.

decreases polarity

C.

has no effect on polarity

D.

brings the polarity to zero

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

773.

Which of the following arrangements is in order of increasing ionization energy?

A.

AI, Si, P, S

B.

Si, AI,S,P

C.

S,P,Si,AI

D.

P, Si,S,AI

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

774.

Which of the following properties of covalent compounds is not correct? They

A.

are non-electrolytes

B.

are mostly gaseous and volatile liquids

C.

have low melting point

D.

have high boiling points

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

775.

Which of the statements about the behaviour of the atom is correct?

A.

atomic size decreases down the group

B.

atomic size increases across the period

C.

anions are smaller than the parent atom

D.

cations are smaller than the parent atom

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.