WAEC Chemistry Past Questions & Answers - Page 179

891.

An atom 23892X decays by alpha particle emission to give an atom Y. The atomic number and mass number of Y are

A.

90 and 234 respectively

B.

91 and 238 respectively

C.

92 and 236 respectively

D.

93 and 238 respectively

Correct answer is A

23892 X 234 90Y + 4 2 He Atomic number is 90 while mass number is 234

892.

An element X has isotopic masses of 6 and 7. if the relative abundance is 1 to 12.5 respectively, what is the relative atomic mass of X?

A.

6.0

B.

6.1

C.

6.9

D.

7.0

Correct answer is C

Contribution by isotope 6 = 6 x 1 = 6
contribution by isotope 7 = 7 x 12.5 = 87.5
This contribution is made by 1 + 12.5 = 13.5 atoms
Relative atomic mass of = 87.5 + 6 = 93.5/13.5 = 6.9

893.

How many orbitals are in the d-sub shell?

A.

1

B.

3

C.

5

D.

7

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

894.

In which of the following processes is biotechnology not applied?

A.

Manufacture of drugs

B.

Treatment of domestic sewage

C.

Production of alcoholic beverages

D.

Electroplating of metals

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

895.

Which of the following substance is an alloy of lead?

A.

Brass

B.

Duralumin

C.

Stainless steel

D.

Soft solder

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.