Elements which belong to the same group in the Periodic Table are characterized by

• A. difference of +1 in the oxidation numbers of successive members
• B. presence of the same number of outermost electrons in the respective atoms
• C. difference of 14 atomic mass units between successive members
• D. presence of the same number of electron shells in the respective atoms

''For he was astonished, and all that were with him, at the catch of fish which they had taken ''

The people being referred to in the text were

• A. Matthew, John and Andrew
• B. Matthias, John and Peter
• C. James , Peter and John
• D. Simon, Andrew and Thomas

In the diagram given if the atmospheric pressure is 760mm, the pressure in the chamber G Is

• A. 660mm
• B. 830mm
• C. 690mm
• D. 860mm

The electron configuration of \(_{22}X^{2+}\) ion is

• A)
  1s\(^2\)2s\(^2\)2p\(^6\)3s\(^2\)3p\(^6\)4s\(^2\)3d\(^2\)
• B)
  1s\(^2\)2s\(^2\)2p\(^6\)3s\(^2\)4s\(^2\)3d\(^1\)
• C)
  Is\(^2\)2s\(^2\)2p\(^6\)3s\(^2\)3p\(^6\)
• D)
  1s\(^2\)2s\(^2\)2p\(^6\)3s\(^2\)3p\(^6\)4s\(^2\)

In which of the following ways did God evaluate His work after creation?

• A. Very perfect
• B. Satisfactory
• C. Excellent
• D. Very good

This question is based on Ernest Hermingway's The Old Man and the Sea.

The struggle between the old man and the fish symbolizes

• A. the blood thirsty nature of sharks
• B. man's refusal to grow old
• C. man's struggle for survival in a harsh world
• D. the uncertainty of life in a cruel world

Why do some West African countries adopt the Unitary" system of government while others do not?

The process by which a red blood cell placed in distilled water absorbs water until it burst and releases its contents into the surrounding is known as

• A. osmosis
• B. plasmolysis
• C. turgidity
• D. haemolysis

The only caste in the termite colony are the members can feed themselves are the

• A. reproductives
• B. workers
• C. nymphs
• D. soldiers

A train moves at a speed of 55km/hr: How far will it go in 3hrs?

• a. 165km
• b. 175km
• c. 185km
• d. 195km