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.

1,766.

Exhaust fumes discharged from a smoky vehicle gradually become invisible as a result of

A.

diffusion

B.

combustion

C.

absorption

D.

emission

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,767.

One mole of a compound M(HCO3)2 has a mass of 162g. Calculate the relative atomic mass of M. [H = 1, C =12, O = 16]

A.

122

B.

101

C.

53

D.

40

Correct answer is D

One of the mole of M(HCO3)2 = 162g; M +(1 + 12 + 16 x 3) x 2 = 162; M +122 = 162,:. M = 162 - 122 = 40g

1,768.

If an element with high electron affinity combines with another element with low ionization energy the bond formed will be mainly

A.

covalent

B.

ionic

C.

dative

D.

metallic

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,769.

Which of the following compounds has the highest ionic character?

A.

PCI5

B.

SiCI4

C.

AICI3

D.

KCI

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,770.

The crystal layers in graphite are held together by

A.

electrostatic forces

B.

van der Waals' forces

C.

hydrogen bonds

D.

covalent bonds

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.