WAEC Chemistry Past Questions & Answers - Page 35

171.

A factor that is considered most important when siting a chemical industry is?

A.

nearness to other industrial establishments

B.

nearness to raw materials

C.

favourable climate conditions

D.

availability of storage facilities

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

172.

Which of the following pairs of elements has the greatest difference in electronegativity?

A.

Na and F

B.

Na and CI

C.

Na and Br

D.

Na and I

Correct answer is A

- sodium has an electro negativity of 0.93

- Hence; sodium and flourine have the highest difference.

Fluorine 4.0
Chlorine 3.0
Bromine 2.8
Iodine 2.5

173.

A balanced chemical equation is based on the law of?

A.

Periodicity

B.

Constant composition

C.

Multiple proportion

D.

Conservation of mass

Correct answer is D

The law of conservation of mass is important because it allows us to predict the amount of product formed in a chemical reaction, as well as the amount of consumed reactant.

174.

The oxidation state of chlorine in NaClO\(_3\) is?

A.

+1

B.

+3

C.

+5

D.

+6

Correct answer is C

The oxidation number of chlorine in NaClO3 is +5.

175.

When an ionic bond is broken, bonding electrons are

A.

shared between participating atoms

B.

gained by the most electropositive atom

C.

gained by the most electronegative atom

D.

lost by both participating atoms.

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.