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.

2,691.

Oxygen-demanding waste are considered to be a water pollutant because they?

A.

deplete oxygen which is necessary for the survival of aquatic organism

B.

increase oxygen which is necessary for survival of aquatic organism

C.

increase other gaseous substances which are necessary for the survival of aquatic organisms

D.

deplete other gaseous species which is necessary for the survival of aquatic organisms

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,692.

The exhaust fumes from a garage in a place that uses petrol of high sulphur content are bound to contain?

A.

CO and SO3

B.

CO and SO2

C.

CO,SO2 and SO3

D.

CO and H2S

Correct answer is B

When fuels containing sulphur are burned, sulphur compounds in the fuel are oxidised to sulphur dioxide while carbon compound are oxidized to carbon monoxide 

2,693.

When steam is passed through red hot carbon, which of the following are produced?

A.

Hydrogen oxygen and carbon (IV) oxide

B.

Hydrogen and carbon (IV) oxide

C.

Hydrogen and carbon (II) oxide

D.

Hydrogen and trioxocarbonate (IV) acid

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,694.

The reaction Mg + H2O → MgO + H2 takes place only in the presence of?

A.

excess Mg ribbon

B.

excess cold water

C.

very hot water

D.

steam

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,695.

The approximate volume of air containing 10cm3 of oxygen is?

A.

20 cm3

B.

25 cm3

C.

50 cm3

D.

100 cm3

Correct answer is C

Volume of air containing 10 cm O2 is
(100 x 10)/(20) = 50cm3