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.

1,892.

The following salts dissolve readily in cold water except

A.

CaCI2

B.

PbSO4

C.

(NH4)2SO4

D.

Na2CO3

E.

Na2SO3

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,893.

Copper (ll) tetraoxosulphate (VI) is often added to swimming pools because it

A.

prevents the growth of algae

B.

coagulates suspended particles

C.

neutralizes dissolved gases in water

D.

reacts with any excess chlorine present

E.

increases the amount of dissolved oxygen

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,894.

Metals which react with steam only when they are red-hot include

A.

copper

B.

sodium

C.

calcium

D.

gold

E.

iron

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,895.

The function of limestone in the extraction of iron in the blast furnace is

A.

removal of the earthly impurities

B.

decomposition of the iron ore

C.

conversion of iron (lll) to iron (ll) compounds

D.

generation of heat for the process

E.

conversion of coke to carbon(ll)oxide

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.