WAEC Chemistry Past Questions & Answers - Page 55

271.

The properties of a good primary standard include the following except

A.

high molecular mass

B.

low molecular mass

C.

high degree of purity

D.

readily available

Correct answer is B

Characters of a good primary standard include: high purity, low reactivity with the air or surrounding environment, low hygroscopicity, large molar mass, a predictable reactivity and readily available.

272.

The bond angle in tetrahedral molecules such as tetrachloromethane is 

A.

180.0°

B.

109.5°

C.

105.5°

D.

90.0°

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

273.

Which of the following statements is correct?

A.

Covalent compounds would readily ionize in solution

B.

Covalent compounds consist of ions

C.

Hydrogen bond is formed between a metal and a non-metal

D.

Ionic compounds in solution would conduct electricity

Correct answer is D

One of the common features of materials with ionic bonds is that they conduct electricity when dissolved in water.

274.

The ionization energy is affected by the following factors except

A.

distance of the outermost electron(s) from the nucleus

B.

size of the positive nuclear charge

C.

ability to attract shared electron(s)

D.

screening effect of the inner electron(s)

Correct answer is C

These 3 factors affect the ionization energy:

  • Size of the positive nuclear charge
  • Size of atom (distance of outermost electron from the nucleus)
  • Screening effect of inner shell electrons

275.

The oxidation number of X in \(XO_{4}^{3-}\) is

A.

+1

B.

+3

C.

+4

D.

+5

Correct answer is D

\(XO_{4}^{3+}\) = \(X + (-2\times 4) = -3\)

\(X = -3+8 = +5\)