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WAEC Chemistry 2014 Objective — Question 48

Question 48 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Chemistry 2014 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Which of the following gases is used to retard the vapourization of the filament in a light bulb?

  • A. ArgonCorrect
  • B. Helium
  • C. Hydrogen
  • D. Oxygen

Explanation

Argon gas is used to retard vapourization of the tungsten filament in a light bulb, being an inert gas.

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