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.

2,221.

The diagram above represents an atom of

A.

magnesium

B.

helium

C.

chlorine

D.

neon

Correct answer is A

The diagram refers to an atom with electronic configuration 2,8,2 hence the atomic number = 12. From the periodic table, we have the atom to be Mg (Magnesium).

2,222.

The function of the copper (ll)tetraoxosulphate (IV) in dilute H2SO4 in the figure above is to

A.

dry the gas

B.

absorb phosphine impurity

C.

absorb ethene impurity

D.

from an acetylide with ethyne

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,223.

The IUPAC nomenclature for the compound above is

A.

dimethlhexane

B.

3,5 dimethylhexane

C.

1.1 dmethyl, 3 methylpentane

D.

2.4 dimethylhexane

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,224.

The two functional groups in the above compound are

A.

alcohol and amine

B.

acid and amine

C.

aldehyde and acid

D.

ketone and amine

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,225.

In the diagram above, curve X represents the energy profile for a homogeneous gaseous reaction. Which of the following conditions would produce curve Y for the same reaction?

A.

Increase in temperature

B.

Increase in the concentration of a reactant

C.

Addition of a catalyst

D.

Increase in pressure

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.