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Question 191
waec 2018

The valence electrons of \(_{12}Mg\) are in the

A3s orbital
B2p\(_{x}\)
C2s orbital
D1s orbital
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Question 192
waec 2018

The preferential discharge of ions during electrolysis is influenced by the 

Amechanism of electrolysis
Belectrolytic reactions
Cnature of the electrode
Dtype of electrolytic cell
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Question 193
waec 2018

When substance X was added to a solution of bromine water, the solution became colourless. X is likely to be

Apropane
Bpropanoic acid
Cpropyne
Dpropanol
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Question 194
waec 2018

When a salt is added to its saturated solution, the salt

Adissolves and the solution becomes super saturated
Bdissolves and the solution becomes unsaturated
Cprecipitates and the solution remains unchanged
Ddissolves and crystals are formed
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Question 195
waec 2018

At what temperature does the solubility of \(KNO_{3}\)  equal that of \(NaNO_{3}\)?   

A0°C
B20°C
C30°C
D40°C
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Question 196
waec 2018

Pure water can be made to boil at a temperature lower than 100°C by

Areducing its quantity
Bdecreasing the external pressure
Cdistilling it
Dincreasing the external pressure
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Question 197
waec 2018

What is the mass of solute in 500\(cm^{3}\) of 0.005\(moldm^{-3}\) \(H_{2}SO_{4}\)? ( H = 1, S = 32.0, O=16.0)

A0.490g
B0.049g
C0.245g
D0.0245g
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Question 198
waec 2018

Consider the following equilibrium reaction: \(2AB_{{2}{(g)}} + B_{{2}{(g)}} \to 2AB_{{3}{(g)}}\). \(\Delta H= -X kJmol^{-1}\). The backward reaction will be favored by

Aa decrease in pressure
Ban increase in pressure
Ca decrease in temperature
Dan introduction of a positive catalyst
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Question 199
waec 2018

Ethene is produced from ethanol by

Adecomposition
Bhydrolysis
Cozonolysis
Ddehydration
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Question 200
waec 2018

Consider the following reaction equation: \(Br_{2} + 2KI \to 2KBr + I_{2}\). Bromine is acting as

Aan oxidizing agent
Ba reducing agent
Can acid
Da base
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Question 201
waec 2018

An organic compound has the empirical formula \(CH_{2}\). If its molar mass is 42\(gmol^{-1}\), what is its molecular formula?  (C = 12.0, H = 1.0)

A\(C_{2}H_{4}\)
B\(C_{3}H_{4}\)
C\(C_{3}H_{6}\)
D\(C_{4}H_{8}\)
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Question 202
waec 2018

In which of the following compounds does hydrogen form ionic compounds?

ACH\(_{4}\)
BHCl
CNH\(_{3}\)
DNaH
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Question 203
waec 2018

A reaction is endothermic if the

Areaction vessel feels cool during the reaction
Benthalpy change is negative
Cbond forming energy exceeds bond breaking energy
Dheat of formation of reactants exceeds heat of formation of products
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Question 204
waec 2018

An acidic salt has

Adouble anions in its aqueous solution
Ba single cation in its aqueous solution
Chydrogen ions in its aqueous solution
Dhydrogen atoms in its aqueous solution
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Question 205
waec 2018

What is the solubility of a salt if 0.4g of it is obtained on evaporating 200\(cm^{3}\) of its saturated solution to dryness?

A0.08\(gdm^{-3}\)
B2.00\(gdm^{-3}\)
C8.00\(gdm^{-3}\)
D80.00\(gdm^{-3}\)
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Question 206
waec 2018

The process of extraction of iron from its ore is

Adecomposition
Boxidation
Creduction
Dsublimation
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Question 207
waec 2018

Which of the following equations represents a redox reaction?

A\(HNO_{{3}{(aq)}} + NaOH_{(aq)} \to NaNO_{{3}{(aq)}} + H_{2}O_{(l)}\)
B\(AgNO_{{3}{(aq)}}+KCl_{(aq)} \to AgCl_{(s)}+KNO_{{3}{(aq)}}\)
C\(CaCO_{{3}{(s)}} \to CaO_{(s)} + CO_{{2}{(g)}}\)
D\(2H_{2}S_{(s)} + SO_{{2}{(g)}} \to 2HO_{2} + 3S_{(g)}\)
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Question 208
waec 2018

Which of the following organic compounds can undergo both addition and substitution reactions?

APentane
BBenzene
CPropane
DHexane
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Question 209
waec 2018

Which of the following raw materials is used in the plastic industry?

AEthene
BMethane
CSulphur
DHydrogen
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Question 210
waec 2017

Petroleum is a non-renewable source of energy because it

Ais formed naturally
Bis cheap
Ccan be recycled after use
Dcannot be regenerated once used up
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