WAEC Chemistry Past Questions & Answers - Page 186

926.

An element which can exist in two or more forms in the same physical state, exhibits

A.

isotopy

B.

structural isomerism

C.

allotropy

D.

variable valency

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

927.

An element X has an atomic number of 16. What is its most likely oxidation state in its binary compounds?

A.

-3

B.

-2

C.

+2

D.

+4

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

928.

Which of the following changes is characteristic of an alpha-particle emission?

A.

the nucleus loses two protons and two neutrons

B.

a proton combines with an electron giving off heat

C.

the nucleus splits into two equal parts

D.

four neutrons are lost

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

929.

Which of the following sets of elements are arranged in order of decreasing atomic size in the Periodic Table?

A.

6C, 4Be, 7N,8 O

B.

4Be,6 C,7 N,8 O

C.

8O, 7 N, 6C, 4Be

D.

7N, 8O, 6C,4Be

Correct answer is B

\(_4Be\), \(_6C\), \(_7N\), \(_8O\) is the answer because atomic size decreases across the period and increases down the group due to the effect of the positively charged nucleus./ increasing atomic numbers.

930.

What is the mass number of an element having 20 neutrons, 15 protons and 15 electrons?

A.

15

B.

30

C.

35

D.

50

Correct answer is C

Mass number = Protons = Neutrons = 15 + 20 = 35