WAEC Chemistry Past Questions & Answers - Page 157

781.

Consider the reaction represented by the equation: 23892U + 10139 56Ba + 94 36Kr + 31 0n. The reaction represents a

A.

nuclear fission

B.

nuclear fusion

C.

radioactive decay

D.

spontaneous disintegration

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

782.

If 100 atoms of element X contains 70 atoms of 9X and 30 atoms of 11X, calculate the relative atomic mass of X

A.

9.6

B.

10.6

C.

11.6

D.

20.0

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

783.

How many protons does 4020Ca contain?

A.

20

B.

30

C.

40

D.

60

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

784.

Which of the following scientists discovered the neutron?

A.

Ernest Rutherford

B.

J.J Thompson

C.

James Chadwick

D.

R. A. M illikan

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

785.

Which of the following alloys is mainly used in making statues?

A.

Brass

B.

Bronze

C.

Duralumin

D.

Steel

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.