WAEC Chemistry Past Questions & Answers - Page 173

861.

Which of the following properties of atoms generally increases down a group in the periodic table?

A.

Electron affinity

B.

Electronegativity

C.

Ionic radius

D.

lonization energy

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

862.

A transition metal would be expected to

A.

from oxides with different formulae

B.

have strong oxidizing ability

C.

have low density

D.

have an atomic structure with an incomplete outermost shell

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

863.

In which of the following atoms is the ionic radius larger than the atomic radius? [11 Na, 12Mg,13AI,17CI]

A.

Aluminium

B.

Chlorine

C.

Magnesium

D.

Sodium

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

864.

Which of the following properties is characteristic of the halogens?

A.

Ability to accept electrons readily

B.

Ability to donate electrons readily

C.

Ability to from basic oxides

D.

Formation of coloured compounds

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

865.

Which of the following statements about rare gases are correct?

A.

Their outermost shells are fully filled

B.

They are generally unreactive

C.

Their outermost shells are partially filled

D.

They have lone pair of

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.