Past Questions And Answers
The mean of 2 - t, 4 + t, 3 - 2t, 2 + t and t - 1 is
- A. t
- B. -t
- C. 2
- D. -2
(a)(i) Define oxidation in terms of electron transfer.
(ii) Write balanced equations for the half reactions for the following changes in acidic solution: Mn0\(^-_4\) + Fe\(^{2+}\) —> Mn\(^{2+}\) + Fe\(^{3+}\)
(b)(i) Distinguish between an electrolytic celI and an electrochemical cell.
(ii) Sketch a cell for the electrolysis of molten magnesium chloride. Lable the anode and the cathode and indicate the direction of electron flow. Give the electrode reactions.
(iii) Give one reason why a platinum anode is not suitable for the eloctrolysis in (b)(i) above.
(c) Calculate the mass of lead that would be deposited from a solution of lead (II) trioxonitrate by the same quantity of electrically depositing 1.35g of copper. (Cu = 63.5, Pb = 207)
View Discussion (0)WAEC 1990 THEORYUnder which of the following climates would you expect physical weathering to be normally most active?
- A. Savannah
- B. Hot Desert
- C. Warm Temperate
- D. Equatorial
The translation of the verse below is

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'....Why is your spirit so vexed that you eat no food? The addressee was sad because
- A. Naboth refused to give him his vineyard
- B. he had an encounter with Elijah
- C. his inhritance had been taken away
- D. Jezebel refused to speak to him
wholesalers play an important role in the distribution of goods and services because they?
- A. are located very close to consumers
- B. finance both producers and retailers
- C. pass information on from retailers to consumers
- D. sell in small units to consumers
The net profit of a business is determined by
- A. deducting cost of goods sold from sales
- B. deducting purchases from sales
- C. adding commissions recieved to gross profit
- D. deducting all expenses from gross profit and other income
In the desert region the most prominent agent of erosion is
- A. thunderstorms
- B. rainfall
- C. rivers
- D. wind
Pond weeds normally lack thick layers of cuticle because
- A. their system of photosynthesis is not efficient
- B. there is no danger of becoming desiccated
- C. their leaves are either dissected or non-shaped
- D. there are numerous stoma on their upper epidermis
What is the primary focus of animal husbandry in agriculture?
- A. Veterinary care for domestic pets
- B. Protection of wildlife habitats
- C. Breeding and management of farm animals
- D. Crop cultivation for livestock feed

