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Chemistry NECO SSCE 2008 Water, Solutions & Solubility

A substance is said to be hygroscopic when it

A

absorbs atmospheric moisture and then goes into solution

B

absorbs atmospheric moisture but does not go into solution

C

changes colour

D

is not affected by atmospheric moisture

E

losses its water of crystallization

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Chemistry NECO SSCE 2008 Chemical Energetics & Thermochemistry

A measure of the degree of disorderliness in a chemical system is known as the

A

activation energy

B

enthalpy

C

entropy

D

equilibrium

E

free energy.

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Chemistry NECO SSCE 2008 Atomic Structure, Orbitals & Nuclear Chemistry

What is the maximum number of electrons that an f-orbital can accommodate?

A

2

B

6

C

7

D

10

E

14

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Chemistry NECO SSCE 2008 Stoichiometry, Mole Concept & Volumetric Analysis

In which of these groups will all the substances be insoluble in water?

A

Na2CO3, KNO3,(NH4)2C03

B

NaHCO3, PbSO4, CaSO4

C

K2C03, CaSO4, AgNO3

D

PbCl2, NaCl, ZnCl2

E

ZnCO3, BaSO4,AgCl

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Chemistry NECO SSCE 2008 Reaction Rates & Chemical Equilibrium

In which of the following equations can Le-chartelier’s principle be applied?

A

H2(g)+S(g) → H2(g)

B

2H2S(g) + O2 (g) → 2H2O(l) + 2SO2(g)

C

N2(g) +3H2(g) ⇌ 2NH3(g)

D

NaOH(aq) +CO2(g) → Na2CO3(aq) + H2O(l)

E

S(s) + 02(g) → SO2(g)

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 2008 Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences. Good teaching stimulates the interest of students, whereas bad teaching.............it

A

dampens

B

encourage

C

supersedes

D

retracts

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 2008 Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences. Some youths of this generation are often hard-hearted compared to those of past generations who were.................

A

indifferent

B

fastidious

C

proficient

D

compassionate

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 2008 Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences. The doctor does not think the patient will recover; the signs are ominous rather than............

A

encouraging

B

feasible

C

obvious

D

gloomy

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 2008 Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences. The purpose of education is to enhance progress and not to...........it

A

proscribe

B

intercept

C

impede

D

confuse

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 2008 Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences. The teacher gave him high marks and wrote complimentary remarks in the margin, which surprisingly gave him...........feelings.

A

doubtful

B

secret

C

unpleasant

D

serious

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 2008 Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences. Many people find cod liver oil disgusting but soldiers find it...............

A

refreshing

B

medicinal

C

pleasant

D

bitter

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 2008 Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences. The investigator relied solely on conjectures, which were not as reliable as...........

A

facts

B

hearsay

C

figures

D

fabrications

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 2008 Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences. It was obvious that Modou committed the crime,but his friends were still.............

A

unhappy

B

doubtful

C

suspicious

D

confident

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 2008 Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences. The government was blamed for implementing polices that favoured the elite at the expense of the................

A

workers

B

wealthy

C

masses

D

oppressed

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English Language WAEC / WASSCE 2008 Antonyms (Opposite in Meaning)

In each of the following sentences, there is one word underlined and one gap. From the list of words lettered A - D, choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentences. His suggestion on how to deal with the thief was invaluable, but the police considered it................

A

useless

B

impossible

C

necessary

D

timely

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