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.

2,681.

Which of the following does NOT contain aluminium as component?

A.

Over-head cables

B.

Duralumin

C.

Container for caustic soda

D.

Container for nitric acid

Correct answer is C

Sodium Hydroxide reacts with metals, such as Aluminium, Lead, Tin and Zinc, to form flammable and explosive Hydrogen gas. Hence, Aluminium cannot be used as a component for storing caustic soda.

2,682.

The iron (III) oxide impurity in bauxite can be removed by?

A.

Fractional crystallization in acid solution

B.

dissolution in sodium hydroxide and filtration

C.

extraction with concentrated ammonia and reprecipitation

D.

electroysis of molten mixture

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,683.

What are the values of x, y and z respectively in the equation: xCu + yHNO3 → xCu(NO3)2 + 4H2O + zNO?

A.

4: 1: 2

B.

3:8:2

C.

2:8:3

D.

8:3:2

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,684.

Ammonia gas is normally dried with?

A.

concentrated sulphuric acid

B.

quicklime

C.

anhydrous calcium chloride

D.

magnesium sulphate

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.