WAEC Chemistry Past Questions & Answers - Page 75

371.

The number of unpaired electrons in an atom of an element 8Q is _______?

A.

2

B.

4

C.

6

D.

8

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

372.

The alkaline earth metals have similar chemical properties because________?

A.

They are in the same period

B.

Their salts are colourless

C.

They have the same number of valence electrons

D.

They are very reactive

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

373.

Which of the following halogens is solid at room temperature?

A.

Bromine

B.

Chlorine

C.

Flourine

D.

Iodine

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

374.

The gas given off when ethanol reacts with sodium is

A.

Carbon(IV)oxide

B.

Hydrogen

C.

Methane

D.

Oxygen

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

375.

The following transition metal ions would be coloured in aqueous solution except________?

A.

Cr3+

B.

Fe3+

C.

Mn3+

D.

Sc3+

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.