WAEC Chemistry 2015 Objective — Question 44
Question 44 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Chemistry 2015 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
Advertisement
Which of the following substances is a heavy chemical?
- A. Ammonia
- B. Barium hydroxide
- C. Hydrochloric acid
- D. Tetraoxosulphate (VI) acidCorrect
Explanation
A heavy chemical is a substance produced and needed in very large quantities, e.g. tetraoxosulphate (VI) acid (sulphuric acid) and sodium hydroxide, unlike fine chemicals (needed in small/minute amounts).
Advertisement
Sign up free to unlock
- Score tracking
- Practice history
- Saved questions
- Progress dashboard
- Personalized sessions
- Weak-topic breakdown
…and/or go further with premium services and No Ads.