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.

1,506.

The oxidation number of iodine in the iodate ion (IO -3) is

A.

-5

B.

-1

C.

+1

D.

+5

Correct answer is D

1O3
[oxidation number of 1] + [oxidation number of 0] x 3 = -1
x + -2 x 3 = 1
x - 6 = - 1
x = - 1 + 6 = +5

1,507.

Electrolysis is applied in the following processes except

A.

electroplating

B.

extraction of aluminium

C.

extraction of iron

D.

purification of copper

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,508.

Consider the reaction represented by the equation: 2SO\(_{2(g)}\) + O\(_{2(g)}\) ⇌ 2SO\(_{3(g)}\); ∆H = - 197 kJmol\(^{-1}\). Which of the following conditions will not increase the yield of sulphur (VI) oxide?

A.

Increase in temperature

B.

Decrease in temperature

C.

Increase in pressure

D.

Addition of O2 into the mixture

Correct answer is A

The reaction is an exothermic reaction (∆H=-197kjmol).
For continual yield of sulphur(IV)oxide, heat must be liberated.
So,increasing the temperature of the reaction will lead to reduction in yield of \(SO_3\) since it favours backward reaction which is endothermic.

1,509.

Which of the following compounds absorbs moisture from the atmosphere and dissolves in it?

A.

FeCI3

B.

MgSO4.7H2O

C.

Na2SO 4

D.

KCI

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,510.

When aqueous ammonia is added to one of the following solutions,a white precipitate which dissolved in excess ammonia is formed Identify the solution.

A.

ZnCl2(aq)

B.

Pb(NO3)2(aq)

C.

CuSO4(aq)

D.

FeSO4(aq)

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.