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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.

616.

Sieving is a technique used to separate mixtures containing solid particles of

A.

small sizes

B.

large sizes

C.

different sizes

D.

the same size

Correct answer is C

Sieving is a simple and convenient technique of separating particles of different sizes.

617.

If the molecular mass of tetraoxosulphate (VI) acid is 98, calculate its vapour density.

A.

196

B.

49

C.

106

D.

82

Correct answer is B

Molecular mass = Vapour Density x 2

  Vapour Density = Molecular Mass2

  Where Molecular mass = 98g/mol

  Vapour Density = 982

  Vapour Density = 49g/mol

618.

Which of these alloys contains copper?

A.

solder

B.

steel

C.

permallory

D.

bronze

Correct answer is D

Bronze is an alloy consisting primarily of copper, commonly with about 12% tin and often with the addition of other metals (such as aluminium, manganese, nickel or zinc) and sometimes non-metals or metalloids such as arsenic, phosphorus or silicon.

619.

Calculate the percentage composition of oxygen in calcium trioxocarbonate(IV) [Ca=40, C=12, O=16]

A.

16

B.

48

C.

40

D.

12

Correct answer is B

Calcium trioxocarbonate (IV) = CaCO3

  Percentage of Oxygen = Molar mass of 3OMolar mass ofCaCO3 × 100%

  Percentage of Oxygen = (3×16)(40+12+48)  x 100%

  Percentage of Oxygen = 48100 x 100%

  Percentage of Oxygen = 48%

620.

The ionic radii of metals are usually

A.

greater than their atomic radii

B.

unaffected by the charge on the ion

C.

the same as their atomic radii

D.

less than their atomic radii

Correct answer is D

In a neutral atom, the atomic and ionic radius is the same, but many elements exist as anions or cations. If the atom loses its outermost electron (positively charged or cation), the ionic radius is smaller than the atomic radius because the atom loses an electron energy shell.

Yes ionic radius is only less than atomic radius for a metal.