WAEC Chemistry Past Questions & Answers - Page 77

381.

To which group and period respectively does an element with 15 electrons belong?

A.

3 and 3

B.

3 and 5

C.

5 and 3

D.

5 and 5

Correct answer is C

(P) Arsenic is the element with 15 electrons which is found in Group 5 and Period 3

382.

The bond formed when ammonia reacts with hydrogen ion to form ammonium ion is

A.

Covalent

B.

Dative

C.

Hydrogen bond

D.

Ionic

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

383.

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.

384.

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.

385.

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.