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.

1,751.

Which of the following is not correct about oxidation number convention? The oxidation number of a/an

A.

element in the free state is zero

B.

monatomic ion is equal to its charge

C.

alkali meta like sodium in its compounds is + 1

D.

atom of a diatomic molecules is + 2

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,752.

What will be the effect of increase in pressure on the following system at equilibrium? 2NH2(g) N2(g) + 3H2(g)

A.

Activation energy will decrease

B.

the forward reaction will be favoured

C.

the concentration of ammonia will increase

D.

the reaction will go to completion

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,753.

Consider the reaction represented by the following equation: H2(g) + 12(g) → 2HI(g). The number of effective collisions of molecules of the reactants decreases as

A.

the temperature is raised

B.

the pressure increased

C.

the volume of the system is increased

D.

a catalysty is intoduced into the system

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,754.

Which of the following lowers the activation energy of a chemical reaction?

A.

Freezing mixture

B.

Reducing agent

C.

Water

D.

Catalyst

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,755.

The property of calcium chloride which makes it useful as a drying agent is that it is

A.

ionic

B.

deliquescent

C.

a strong electrolyte

D.

a normal salt

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.