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.

1,451.

Atom \(^{234} _{88} Q\) decay by alpha emission to give an atom R. The atomic number and mass number of atom R are respectively

A.

86 and 230

B.

87 and 234

C.

88 and 233

D.

90 and 238

Correct answer is A

\(^{234} _{88} Q \to R + ^4 _2 He\)

\(\therefore R = ^{234 - 4} _{88 - 2} R\)

= \(^{230} _{86} R\)

1,452.

What is the atomic number of an element whose cation Y+ has the electronic configuration 1s22s22p6?

A.

9

B.

10

C.

11

D.

12

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,453.

The valence electrons in a chloride ion are [17CI]

A.

2p electrons only

B.

3s and 3p electrons only

C.

3p and 3d electrons only

D.

3p electrons only

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,454.

Find the number of neutrons in an atom represented by 4521X.

A.

21

B.

24

C.

45

D.

66

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,455.

The mass spectrometer can be used to measure mass of

A.

an atom

B.

an electron

C.

a proton

D.

a neutron

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.