WAEC Chemistry Past Questions & Answers - Page 85

421.

When NH4Cl(s) is dissolved in water, the container feels cold to touch. This implies

A.

The process is endothermic

B.

The process is exothermic

C.

NH4Cl forms a saturated solution

D.

NH4Cl is highly soluble in water

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

422.

An aqueous solution of (NH4)2 SO4 is

A.

Acidic

B.

Alkaline

C.

Amphoteric

D.

Neutral

Correct answer is A

Ammonium sulphate is an ACIDIC SALT. This is because it is formed when sulphuric acid reacts with ammonia. Since, sulphuric acid is a strong acid and ammonia is a weak base, so it gets acidic in nature.

423.

The energy which accompanies the addition of an electron to an isolated gaseous atom is

A.

Atomization

B.

Electronegativity

C.

Electron affinity

D.

Ionization

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

424.

Propane carbon(IV)oxide diffuse at the same rate because [H = 1.00, C = 12.0, O = 16.0]

A.

They are both gases

B.

Their molecules contain carbon

C.

They have the same relative molecular mass

D.

Both are denser than air

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

425.

The spreading of the scent of a flower in a garden is an example of_____?

A.

Brownian motion

B.

Diffusion

C.

Osmosis

D.

Tynadal effect

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.