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.

2,561.

In an electrochemical cell, polarization is caused by

A.

chlorine

B.

oxygen

C.

tetaoxsulphate (Vl) acid

D.

hydrogen

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,562.

2H2O (l) + 2F2(g) → 4HF(aq) + O2(g).
In the reaction above, the substance that is being reduced is

A.

O2(g)

B.

H2O(l)

C.

F2(g)

D.

HF(aq)

Correct answer is C

F(2) + 2e \(\rightarrow\) 2F- x 2

2F2 + 4e \(\rightarrow\) 4F-

2,563.

An insoluble salt can be prepared by

A.

the reaction of trioxocarbonate (V) with an acid

B.

double decomposition

C.

the action of dilute acid on an insoluble base

D.

the reaction of metals with an acid

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,564.

Which of the following substances is not a salt?

A.

Aluminium oxide

B.

Sodium hydrogentrioxosulphate (V)

C.

Sodium trioxocarbonate (V

D.

Zinc chloride

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,565.

Three drops of a 1.0 mol dm-3 solution of HCl was added to 20 cm3 of a solution of pH6.4. The pH of the resulting solution will be

A.

close to that of pure water

B.

less than 6.4

C.

greater than 6.4

D.

unaltered

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.