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WAEC Chemistry 2011 Objective — Question 12

Question 12 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Chemistry 2011 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Which of the following elements can conveniently be placed in two groups in the periodic table?

  • A. A. Carbon
  • B. B. Copper
  • C. C. HydrogenCorrect
  • D. D. Oxygen

Explanation

Hydrogen can be conveniently placed in both group I and group VII. It fits group I because it has one electron; it fits group VII because it shows non-metallic properties.

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