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.

2,821.

When a bottle of Coca-Cola is opened, bubbles of evolve. The gas is?

A.

hydrogen

B.

carbon monoxide

C.

carbon dioxide

D.

sulphur oxide

E.

chlorine

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,822.

An element X has 127 neutrons and 82 electrons.
Its atomic number is?

A.

209

B.

105

C.

45

D.

82

Correct answer is D

An atom that has equal number of protons and electrons is called a neutral atom

With  82 electrons, the atomic number is also 82

2,823.

Which of the following is true concerning the properties of benzene and hexane?

A.

Both undergo substitution reaction

B.

Both undergo addition reaction

C.

Both are solids

D.

Both can decolourized bromine water

Correct answer is A

Hexane and benzene can both partake in substitution reactions. 

2,824.

Terylene is synthesized from ethane- 1, 2-diol and benzene - 1, 4-dicarboxylic acid by?

A.

addition reaction

B.

condensation reaction

C.

elimination reaction

D.

substitution reaction

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,825.

An example of aromatic compound is?

A.

C6H13OH

B.

C6H13CI

C.

C6H5OH

D.

C6H14

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.