WAEC Chemistry Past Questions & Answers - Page 69

341.

The tincture of iodine means iodine dissolved in

A.

ethanol

B.

bromine chloride

C.

chlorine water

D.

water

Correct answer is A

It is also called weak iodine solution. Tincture solutions are characterized by the presence of alcohol.

342.

Aluminium hydroxide is used in the dyeing industry as a

A.

dye

B.

dispersant

C.

salt

D.

mordant

Correct answer is D

Aluminium hydroxide is used in the dyeing industry as a mordant. It combines with a dye and thereby fixes it in a material.

343.

The shape of the S-orbital is

A.

elliptical

B.

spiral

C.

circular

D.

spherical

Correct answer is D

The shape of the S-orbital is spherical.

344.

The constituent common to duralumin and alnico is

A.

Co

B.

Mn

C.

Al

D.

Mg

Correct answer is C

Constituents of duralumin are: Al, Cu, Mg, Mn.
Constituents of Alnico are: Al, Ni and Co

In 1909, the alloy of duralumin was discovered by Alfred Wilon consisting of 94% Al, 4% Cu, 1% Mg and 1% Mn(Manganese)
Alnico is an acronym referring to a family of iron alloys which in addition to iron are composed primarily of Al, Ni and Co.

345.

The general formula of alkanones is

A.

RCHO

B.

RCOR'

C.

RCOOH

D.

RCOOR

Correct answer is B

Alkanones also known as ketones have the general formula RCOR'