WAEC Chemistry Past Questions & Answers - Page 93

461.

An elements used in production of matches is

A.

nitrogen

B.

aluminum

C.

copper

D.

sulphur

Correct answer is D

Sulphur is an element that burns with a strongly explosive smell, as a result it is explosive smell

462.

The weakest attractive force that can be observed between two molecules is

A.

ionic

B.

covalent

C.

co-ordinate covalent

D.

vander Waals

Correct answer is D

Vander Waals are the weakest attractive forces that exist between two molecules. Option A,B,C are not weak forces because the force attraction that exist between their interested molecule are very strong

463.

Which of the noble gases has the greatest ionization energy

A.

He

B.

Xe

C.

Ar

D.

Rr

Correct answer is A

Ionization energy: The amount of energy required to remove an electron from an isolated atom or molecule.

Trends down group :

  • Ionization energy decreases down the group.
  • This is due to the shielding or screen effect of the outer electrons from the nucleus.
  • The attraction is weaker and they are more easily removed.
  • Helium and radon both belong to group 8 which are called noble gases.
  • Helium (He) has the highest ionization energy and Radon (Rn) has the lowest ionization energy.

464.

Atomicity of ozone is

A.

1

B.

2

C.

3

D.

4

Correct answer is C

Ozone means Oz as the atomicity is 3. Option A,B,D cannot give ozone because their atomicity is not 3

465.

When salt loses its water of crystallization to the atmosphere on exposure, the process is said to be

A.

efflorescence

B.

déliquescence

C.

effervescence

D.

fluorescence

Correct answer is A

Efflorescence is a process of long exposure to the atmosphere which favors salt loss of water. Options B, C, D are not related to loss of water