The 2026 BECE Science Likely and Must-Solve Questions have been released. What if the difference between an "Aggregate 6" and a missed opportunity came down to just a few "must-know" topics? In the final stretch toward the BECE, Science often feels like an immovable mountain of facts—from the microscopic arrangement of electrons to the massive scale of hydroelectric dams. But here’s the secret: the WAEC examiners love consistency.
Success in the BECE Integrated Science paper isn't just about how much you've read; it's about how well you can apply scientific principles to real-world scenarios. Whether it's explaining the 3R principle of waste management or calculating the neutrons in an atom of Chlorine (Element V), these "Likely and Must-Solve" questions are designed to test your core understanding. We have curated these specific challenges to mirror the exact structure and difficulty level of the 2026 mock standards. If you can master these, you are well on your way to a Distinction.
2026 BECE Science Likely and Must-Solve Questions
2. a. i. Differentiate between a simple machine and a complex machine by stating three differences. (3 marks)
ii. Provide two examples each of a simple machine and a complex machine. (4 marks)
b. Describe briefly how sulfur can be separated from a mixture of powdered sulfur and iron filings. (5 marks)
c. i. What is meant by the term "seed beds"? (2 marks)
ii. State the main types of seedbeds used in crop cultivation. (3 marks)
d. Explain each R of the 3R principle in sustainable waste management. (3 marks)
3. a. An atom of element V has an atomic number of 17 and a mass number of 35.
i. How many protons, electrons, and neutrons are present in the atom? (3 marks)
ii. Using a labeled diagram, show the electronic configuration of the atom. Your diagram should include the positions of the protons and electrons and the arrangement of electrons in the respective shells. (4 marks)
b. i. List two human activities that interfere with the natural carbon cycle. (2 marks)
ii. State two environmental effects resulting from the disruption of the carbon cycle. (2 marks)
c. Explain briefly how a capacitor stores and releases electrical energy during the processes of charging and discharging. (3 marks)
d. i. Identify three key differences between igneous rocks and sedimentary rocks. (3 marks)
ii. Briefly explain the process by which metamorphic rocks are formed. (3 marks)
4. a. Provide reasons for the following agricultural practices:
i. Why is Centrosema often grown in oil palm plantations? (2 marks)
ii. Why is farmland infected with witchweed usually replanted with peanut? (2 marks)
b. i. In the context of soil science, how does soil texture differ from soil structure? (4 marks)
ii. Give two importances of soil structure. (2 marks)
c. i. Identify two ways in which plants and animals rely on each other for survival. (2 marks)
ii. What are three disadvantages associated with organic farming? (3 marks)
d. i. Describe briefly the process by which electricity is produced from a dam. (3 marks)
ii. What forms of energy transformation occur during the generation of hydroelectric power? (2 marks)
5. a. i. What are three distinct properties of magnetic lines of force observed around a bar magnet? (3 marks)
ii. How would you define a magnetic field in simple scientific terms? (2 marks)
b. i. What is meant by the term "electronic configuration"? (2 marks)
ii. List three notable characteristics of elements found in Group 7 of the periodic table. (3 marks)
c. i. In what three physical forms can roughages be processed and provided to animals? (3 marks)
ii. Identify two macrominerals that animals require in large amounts for proper development. (2 marks)
d. i. Copy and complete the table below with the appropriate information. (3 marks)
Lack of deficiency disease
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin A
ii. Mention two key functions of fats in the human body. (2 marks)
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