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.

2,706.

The process involved in the conversion of an oil into margarine is known as?

A.

hydrogenation

B.

condensation

C.

pyrolysis

D.

dehydration

E.

cracking

Correct answer is A

Margarine is an inexpensive alternate to butter, made from oil or a combination of oils through the process of hydrogenation.

2,708.
2,709.

The atomic number of an element whose cation, X2+, has the ground state electronic configuration 1s22s22p63s22p6 is?

A.

16

B.

18

C.

20

D.

22

E.

24

Correct answer is C

-The main difference between ground state and excited state is that ground state is a state where electrons in a system are in the lowest possible energy levels whereas excited state is any state of the system that has a higher energy than the ground state.

-Calcium atoms have 20 electrons and the shell structure is 2.8. 8.2. The ground state electron configuration of ground state gaseous neutral calcium is [Ar]

2,710.

Which of the following compounds is NOT the correct product formed when the parent metals is heated in air?

A.

Calcium oxide (CaO)

B.

Sodium oxide (Na2O)

C.

Copper (ll) oxide (CuO)

D.

Tri-iron tetroxide (Fe3O4)

E.

Aluminium oxide (Al2O3)

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.