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.

1,576.

The reaction that takes place at the cathode when an aqueous solution of NaCI is electrolysed using carbon electrodes is

A.

2H+2(g) + 2e- → H2(g)

B.

Na+2(g) + e- → Na(s)

C.

4OH- → 2H2O(l) + O2(g) +4e-

D.

2CI- → CI2(g) + 2e-

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,577.

Which of the following compounds is a soapless detergent?

A.

C 12H 25OSO3Na

B.

C 17H 35COONa

C.

C 6H5OH3

D.

C 4H9COOC2H 5

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,578.

The mass of 800cm3 of a gas X at s.t.p. is 1.0g. What is the molar mass of X? [1 mole of a gas at s.t.p occupies 22.4dm 3]

A.

18.0g mol-1

B.

22.4g mol-1

C.

28.0gmol-1

D.

36.0gmol-1

Correct answer is C

The mass of 0.8dm3 of a gas at s.t.p. is 1.0g :. 22.4dm> of gas at s.t.p. will have a molar mass of 22.4/0.8 = 28.0g mol-1

1,579.

What is the IUPAC name of CH3CH2COOCH 3?

A.

Ethylethanoate

B.

Methylethanoate

C.

Methylpropanoate

D.

Propylmethanoate

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,580.

Glucose gives a brick-red precipitate with Fehling's solution because it is

A.

carbohydrate

B.

an alkanoate

C.

a reducing sugar

D.

a non-electrolyte

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.