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.

976.

If two metallic ions of the same concentration migrate to a graphite cathode, the one that would be preferentially discharged is that with the

A.

greater stability in solution

B.

lower electrical charge

C.

smaller mass

D.

stronger tendency to accept electrons

E.

stronger tendency to lose electrons.

Correct answer is D

In an electrolytic cell, when two metallic ions of the same concentration migrate to a graphite cathode, the one that would be preferentially discharged is the one that has the stronger tendency to accept electrons and become a neutral atom.

977.

The planet with the highest number of moon is

A.

Earth

B.

Jupiter

C.

Uranus

D.

Pluto

E.

Venus

Correct answer is B

The planet with the most moons in the Solar System is Jupiter, with a total of 63 confirmed moons (as of 2009).

978.

The rate of a chemical reaction is NOT affected by one of these factors

A.

colour

B.

concentration

C.

presence of light

D.

surface area

E.

temperature

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

979.

The molecular formula of ethylbutanoate is?

A.

CH5COOC26

B.

C3HCOOC2H7

C.

C3H7COOC3H7

D.

C3H7COOC4H9

E.

C3H7COOC2H5

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

980.

Which of the following is a component of the car exhaust?

A.

Aluminium

B.

Calcium

C.

Iron

D.

Zinc

E.

Lead

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.