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.

1,991.

Which of the following minerals contains flurine as one of its constituent elements?

A.

Cryolite

B.

Bauxite

C.

Potash alum

D.

Kaolin

E.

Mica

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,992.

Which of the following pH values is likely to be that of a slightly alkaline solution?

A.

2

B.

5

C.

7

D.

8

E.

13

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,993.

Which of the following statements is not correct? The 4s orbital

A.

is defined by the quantum number 1 = O

B.

is of higher energy than the 3d orbital

C.

contains a maximum of two electrons

D.

is spherical about the nucleus

E.

is filled before the 4p orbital

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,994.

Which of the following statement is not correct about esterification?

A.

It is a slow reaction

B.

the process is reversible

C.

it is similar to hydrolysis

D.

it is catalysed by acids

E.

the products usually have a fruity smell

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,995.

If a reaction is said to be exothermic, which of the following statements is a correct deduction from the information?

A.

the reaction vessel gets hotter as the reaction proceeds

B.

∆H for the reaction is positive

C.

the rate of the reaction increases with time

D.

the activation energy of the reaction is high

E.

the rate of the reaction increases with time

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.