Chemistry questions and answers

Chemistry Questions and Answers

Learn more about the properties, composition, and structure of substances (elements and compounds) with these Chemistry questions and answers. This Test can be used by students preparing for Chemistry in JAMB, WAEC, NECO or Post UTME.

1.

The colour of the solution formed when ethyne reacts with an acidic solution of potassium tetraoxomanganate (VII) is

A.

purple

B.

colourless

C.

green

D.

pink

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2.

Which of the following substances is a non-reducing sugar?

A.

Sucrose

B.

Glucose

C.

Fructose

D.

Maltose

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3.

What is the major product formed when C2H5OH reacts with CH3COOH?

A.

C2H5COOCH3

B.

C2HCOCH3

C.

CH3COOC2H5

D.

C3H7COOH

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

4.

Reaction undergone by compounds with the general formula Cn H2n+2 include

A.

addition

B.

esterification

C.

substitution

D.

dehydration

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

6.

The main difference between a primary cell and a secondary cell is that the primary cell

A.

is an electrolytic cell but the secondary is not

B.

cannot be recharged but the secondary cell can

C.

can be recharged but the secondary cell cannot

D.

contains electrodes but the secondary cell does not

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

7.

Which of the elements will burn in excess oxygen to form a product that is neutral to litmus?

A.

Carbon

B.

Hydrogen

C.

Sulphur

D.

Sodium

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

8.

Which of the following reactions is sulphur (IV) oxidizing agent?

A.

2HNO 3(aq) + SO2(g) → H2SO4(aq) + 2NO2(g)

B.

2KMnO 4(aq) + 5SO2(g) + 2H2O → K2SO4(aq) +MnSO4(aq) 2H2SO4(aq)

C.

FeCI3(aq) + SO2(g) + 2H2O(l) → FeCI 2(g)+ 2HCI(g) + H2SO4(aq)

D.

2H2S(g) + SO2(g) →2H2O(l) + 3S(s)

Correct answer is B

It also reduces potassium permanganate and dichromate to Mn2+ and Cr3+ respectively.

9.

Which of the following methods is suitable for preparing insoluble salts?

A.

Thermal decomposition

B.

Oxidation

C.

Double decomposition

D.

Neutralization

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

10.

When ice is changing to water, its temperature remains the same because the heart gained is

A.

used to separate the molecules

B.

lost partially to the atmosphere

C.

used to increase the volume of ice

D.

less than the activation energy

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.


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