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.

1,701.

Allotropes of an element differ in their

A.

physical properties

B.

chemical properties

C.

mass numbers

D.

electronic configuration

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,702.

A plastic which cannot be softened by heat is described as

A.

thermosetting

B.

non-biodegradable

C.

thermoplastic

D.

malleable

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,703.

Biotechnology is applied in the following except

A.

baking industry

B.

wine production

C.

production of antibiotics

D.

manufacture of soap

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,704.

If 20 cm3 of distilled water is added to 80 cm3 of 0.50 mol dm-3 hydrochloric acid, the concentration of the acid will change to

A.

20 mol dm-3

B.

0.40 mol dm-3

C.

2.00 mol dm-3

D.

5.00 mol dm -3

Correct answer is B

From M1V1 = M 2
V2; m 1 = 0.50 mol dm-3; m2 = ?; v1 = 80cm 3 = 100cm3
:. m2 = m1v2/v2 = 0.50 x 80/100 = 0.40 mol dm-3

1,705.

Which of the following on burning in air contributes to acid rain?

A.

Sulphur

B.

Magnesium

C.

Aluminium

D.

Zinc

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.