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.
Which of the following is an example of an endothermic reaction?
Combustion of propane (C3H8) to produce carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O).
Burning of methane (CH4) in the presence of oxygen
Formation of table salt (NaCl) from sodium (Na) and chlorine (Cl2).
Decomposition of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) into water (H2O) and oxygen (O2).
Correct answer is D
The decomposition of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) into water (H2O) and oxygen (O2) is an endothermic reaction because it requires energy to break the bonds in the hydrogen peroxide molecule. The process absorbs heat from the surroundings to drive the reaction.
Who proposed the planetary model of the atom with electrons orbiting the nucleus?
Erwin Schrödinger
Ernest Rutherford
Niels Bohr
J.J. Thomson
Correct answer is C
Niels Bohr proposed the planetary model of the atom in 1913. According to this model, electrons move in circular orbits around the positively charged nucleus, much like planets orbiting the sun. However, this model has been refined in modern quantum theory.
What is the name of the process by which ammonia is produced on an industrial scale?
Nitrogenation
Ammoniation
Nitrification
Haber process
Correct answer is D
The industrial production of ammonia is known as the Haber process. It involves the reaction of nitrogen gas (N2) and hydrogen gas (H2) at high temperature and pressure in the presence of a catalyst to produce ammonia (NH3).
The release of harmful chemicals into water bodies
The excessive growth of algae due to nutrient enrichment
The presence of heavy metals in water
The formation of oil slicks on water surfaces
Correct answer is B
Eutrophication is the excessive growth of algae and aquatic plants in water bodies due to the increased availability of nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus. This nutrient enrichment often comes from agricultural runoff, sewage, and industrial discharges.
According to the kinetic theory of gases, the pressure exerted by a gas is due to
The vibrations of gas particles.
The weight of the gas particles
The attractive forces between gas particles
The collisions of gas particles with the container walls
Correct answer is D
In the kinetic theory of gases, the pressure exerted by a gas is a result of the frequent and random collisions of gas particles with the walls of the container. The force of these collisions creates pressure on the container walls.