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.

2,701.

Which of the following is an acidic salt?

A.

NaHSO4

B.

Na2SO4

C.

CH3CO2Na

D.

Na2S

Correct answer is A

A salt formed by the neutralisation of a strong acid and weak base is called acidic salt because its aqueous solution turns blue litmus red.

2,702.

Which of the following salts when dissolved in water will NOT give the corresponding pH value?

A.

NaHSO4, pH < 5

B.

Na2CO3, pH > 8

C.

Na2Cl,pH = 7

D.

NaHCO, pH < 6

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,703.

The function of sulphur during vulcanization rubber is to?

A.

act as catalyst for the polymerization of rubber molecules

B.

convert rubber from thermosetting to thermo plastics polymer

C.

from chains which bind rubber molecules together

D.

break down rubber polyer

E.

shorten the chain length of rubber polyer

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,704.

Which of the following roles does sodium chloride play in soap preparation? It

A.

reacts with glycerol

B.

purifies the soap

C.

accelerates the decomposition of the fat or oil

D.

separates the soap from the glycerol

E.

converts the fatty acid to its sodium salt

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.