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.

41.

The principle of column chromatography is based on the ability of the constituents to

A.

move at different speeds in the column

B.

dissolve in each other in the column

C.

react with the solvent in the column

D.

react with each other in the column

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

42.

2SO2(g) + O2(g) \( \iff \)2SO3(g)

\( \bigtriangleup H = -395.7kJmol^{-1} \)

In the reaction above, the concentration of 2SO3(g) can be in creased by

A.

decreasing the pressure

B.

decreasing the temperature

C.

the addition of catalyst

D.

increasing the temperature

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

43.

Zn(s) + CuSO4(aq) \( \to \) ZnSO4(aq) + Cu(s)

In the reaction above, the oxidizing agent is

A.

CuSO4(aq)

B.

ZnSO4(aq)

C.

Cu(s)

D.

Zn(s)

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

44.

The radioactive emission with the least ionization power is

A.

\( \alpha - particles \)

B.

X-rays

C.

\( \gamma -rays \)

D.

\( \beta - rays \)

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

45.

How many unpaired electron are in the p-orbitals of a fluorine atom?

A.

3

B.

0

C.

1

D.

2

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

46.

The following equations represent redox reactions EXCEPT

A.

Ba2+(aq) + SO2-4 (aq) → BaSO4(s)

B.

Cl2(g) + 2Br- (aq) → 2CI - (aq) + Br2(g)

C.

Fe2+(aq) + ½ C I2(aq) → Fe3+ (aq) + CI-(aq)

D.

2Fe3+(aq) + Sn2+(aq) → 2Fe2+(aq) Sn4+ (aq)

E.

Zn(s) + CU2+(aq) → Zn2+(aq) + CU(s)

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

48.

Brain tumors can be located by using an isotope of

A.

carbon - 14

B.

iodine 131

C.

technetium 99

D.

uranium235

E.

uranium 238

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

49.

During the extraction of iron in the blast furnance, slag is produced using

A.

carbon

B.

carbon

C.

limestone

D.

oxygen

E.

sulphur

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

50.

X = - log10 H+]

What does X stand for in the expression above?

A.

Degree of acidity

B.

Enthalpy change

C.

Equilibrium constant

D.

Ionic product of water

E.

Solubility product

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.