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.

2,616.

Hardening of an oil may be achieved by?

A.

boiling the oil with water

B.

boiling the oil with a catalyst

C.

treating the oil with sodium hydroxide

D.

treating the oil with hydrogen and catalyst

E.

distilling oil under reduced pressure

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,617.

Which of the following does NOT happen when a zinc rod is introduced into a solution of copper (ll) sulphate?

A.

Electrons flow towards the zinc rod

B.

The zinc rod dissolves

C.

The temperature of the soil changes

D.

The blue colour of the solution gradually disappears

E.

Copper metal is deposited

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,618.

The chemical reaction which takes place at the anode (positive electrode) in electrolysis is?

A.

oxidation

B.

hydrolysis

C.

dissociation

D.

reduction

E.

disproportionation

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,619.

Which of the following silver halides is readily soluble in ammonium hydroxide?

A.

Agl

B.

AgBr

C.

AgCl

D.

AgF

E.

None of the above

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,620.

In which of the following is the oxidation state of oxygen different from its value in water?

A.

OH-

B.

H3O+

C.

O-

D.

H2O2

E.

SO2

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.