WAEC Chemistry Past Questions & Answers - Page 47

231.

Which of the following metals reacts slowly with cold water?

A.

Iron

B.

Silver

C.

Calcium

D.

Pottassium

Correct answer is C

Calcium reacts very slowly with cold water

232.

A solid with higher melting and boiling points is likely to be?

A.

Covalent compound

B.

A Dative compound

C.

An Electrovalent compound

D.

A Non-metal

Correct answer is C

Ionic Compounds / Electrovalent compounds Have A High Melting Point and High Boiling Point.

233.

The periodic table is an arrangement of elements according to their?

A.

Oxidation number

B.

Atomic number

C.

Mass number

D.

Number of neutrons

Correct answer is B

Elements are arranged in order of increasing atomic number

234.

Which of the following will give a precipitate with an aqueous solution of copper (I) chloride?

A.

But-2-ene

B.

But-1-ene

C.

But-2-yne

D.

But-1-yne

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

235.

A secondary alkanol can be oxidized to give an?

A.

alkanone

B.

alkyne

C.

alkanoic acid

D.

alkanal

Correct answer is A

Secondary alkanols (alcohols) can be oxidised to alkanones (ketones)