Waec Chemistry Past Questions For Year 2009

Question 11

Which of the following molecules is not linear in shape?

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  • A. CO2
  • B. O 2
  • C. NH3
  • D. HCI
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Question 12

In bonded atoms, increase in electronegativity difference,

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  • A. increases polarity
  • B. decreases polarity
  • C. has no effect on polarity
  • D. brings the polarity to zero
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Question 13

Which of the following arrangements is in order of increasing ionization energy?

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  • A. AI, Si, P, S
  • B. Si, AI,S,P
  • C. S,P,Si,AI
  • D. P, Si,S,AI
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Question 14

Which of the following properties of covalent compounds is not correct? They

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  • A. are non-electrolytes
  • B. are mostly gaseous and volatile liquids
  • C. have low melting point
  • D. have high boiling points
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Question 15

Which of the statements about the behaviour of the atom is correct?

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  • A. atomic size decreases down the group
  • B. atomic size increases across the period
  • C. anions are smaller than the parent atom
  • D. cations are smaller than the parent atom
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