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.

1,951.

Catalytic hydrogenation of alkenes produces compounds with the general formula

A.

CnH2n+1 OH

B.

CnH2n+1

C.

CnH2n+2

D.

CnH2n-2

E.

Cx(H2O)y

Correct answer is C

In a hydrogenation reaction, two hydrogen atoms are added across the double bond of an alkene, resulting in a saturated alkane

1,952.

The number of replaceable hydrogen atoms in one acid indicates its

A.

basicity

B.

acidity

C.

alkalinity

D.

reactivity

E.

PH value

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,953.

The components of universal indicator solution can best be separated by

A.

chromatography

B.

filtration

C.

evaporation

D.

crystallization

E.

fractional distillation

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,954.

The alloy used for metal work and plumbing contains

A.

lead and tin

B.

iron and carbon

C.

copper and tin

D.

aluminium and copper

E.

lead and antimony

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,955.

Zinc displaces copper from an aqueous solution of copper (ll) salt because

A.

copper is a transition element

B.

copper is a moderately reactive metal

C.

Zinc and copper have reducing prperties

D.

zinc is more reactive than copper

E.

zinc reacts with both acids and alkalis

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.