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.

2,311.

In the reactions

(I) H2 (g) + 1/2O2(g) → H2O(l); ∆H = -286 KJ

(II) C(s) + O2g) → CO2 (g); ∆H = -406 KJ the equations imply that

A.

more heat is absorbed in (l)

B.

more heat is absorbed in (ll)

C.

less heat is evolved in (l)

D.

reaction (ll) proceeds faster than (l)

E.

reaction (l) proceeds faster than (ll)

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,312.

Solutions X, Y, and Z have PH values 3.0. 5. 0 and 9. 0 respectively. Which of the following statements is correct?

A.

All the solutions are acidic

B.

All the solutions are basic

C.

Y and Z are more acidic than water

D.

Y is more acidic than X

E.

Z is the least acidic

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,313.

An element is electronegative if

A.

it has a tendency to exist in the gaseous from

B.

its ions dissolve readily in water

C.

it has a tendency to lose electrons

D.

it has a tendency to gain electrons

E.

it readily froms covalent bonds

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,314.

Crude petroleum pollutant usually seen on some Nigerian creeks and waterways can be dispersed or removed by

A.

heating the affected parts in order to boil off the petroleum

B.

mechanically stirring to dissolve the petroleum in water

C.

pouring organic solvents to dissolve the petroleum

D.

spraying the water with stergents

E.

cooling to freeze out the petroleum

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,315.

Which of the following happens during the electrolysis of molten sodium chloride?

A.

Sodium ion loses an electron

B.

Chlorine atom gains an electron

C.

Chlorine ion gains an electron

D.

Sodium ion is oxidized

E.

Chloride ion is oxidized

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.