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.

2,211.

The arrangement above can be used for the collection of

A.

sulphur (IV) oxide

B.

ammonia

C.

hydrogen chloride

D.

nitrogen

Correct answer is D

This apparatus can be seen either in the preparation of Nitrogen gas from AIR or from the reduction of Copper(II) Oxide by Ammonia in which Nitrogen gas is collected in the gas jar over water.

Reaction Equation:

\(3CuO_{(s)} + 2NH_{{3}{(g)}} \to 3Cu_{(s)} + 3H_{2}O_{(l)} + N_{{2}{(g)}}\)

2,213.

USE THE SECTION OF THE PERIODIC TABLE ABOVE TO ANSWER THIS QUESTION.Which of the indicate an alkali metal and a noble gas respectively?

A.

M and E

B.

G and E

C.

R and L

D.

G and L

Correct answer is D

The alkali metals are found in group one while the noble gases are found in group zero or eight of the periodic table, therefore G and L belong to groups one and eight respectively.

2,214.

Use the diagram above to answer this question. The reaction taking place in flask G is known as?

A.

hydrolysis

B.

double decomposition

C.

dehydration

D.

pyrolysis

Correct answer is C

The reaction of conc. \(H_2SO_4\) with ethyl ethanol is a dehydration reaction. a process used in producing ethene from alcohol.

2,215.

The IUPAC name of the compound above is

A.

2,2-dimethyl but -1-yne

B.

2,2-dmethyl but -1-ene

C.

3,3-dimethyl but -1-ene

D.

3,3-dimethyl but-1-yne

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.