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.

2,376.

A mixture is different from a compound because

A.

the properties of a compound are those of its individual constituents while those of a mixture differ from its constituents

B.

a mixture is always homogeneous while a compound is not

C.

the constituent of a compound are chemically bound together while those of a mixture are not

D.

a mixture can be represented by a chemical formula while a compound cannot

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,377.

At S. T. P how many litres of hydrogen can be obtained from the reaction of 500 cm3 of 0.5 M H 2SO 4 with excess zinc metal?
(Gram molecular volume of H2 = 22. 4 dm 3)

A.

22.4 dm 3

B.

11.2 dm 3

C.

6.5 dm 3

D.

5.6 dm 3

E.

0.00 dm 3

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,379.

Which of the following electrodes is used in electrolysis of bauxite (Al2O3) in molten cryolite?

A.

Steel electrodes

B.

Carbon electrodes

C.

Mercury electrodes

D.

Carbon anode and steel cathode

E.

Carbon cathode and stell anode

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,380.

A piece of sea shell, when dropped into a dilute solution of hydrochloric acid, produces a colourless, odourless gas which turns clear limewater milky. The sea shell contains

A.

sodium chloride

B.

ammonium nitrate

C.

calcium carbonate

D.

calcium chloride

E.

magnesium chloride

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.