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.

2,866.

Sodium hydroxide is prepared commercially from sodium chloride solution by?

A.

electrolysis using mercury as cathode

B.

hydrolysis in steam using a catalyst

C.

electrolysis using iron as anode

D.

treating sodium chloride with ammonia and carbon (IV) oxide

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,867.

Which of the additives could improve the quality of steel?

A.

Silicon

B.

Sulphur and phosphorus

C.

Carbon

D.

Chromium and nickel

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,868.

The removal of rust from iron by treatment with tetraoxosulphate (IV) acid is based on the?

A.

hydrolysis of the iron

B.

reaction of acid with base

C.

oxidationof the rust

D.

dehydration of the iron

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,869.

2X(aq) + MnO2(s) + 4H+(aq) → X2(g) + Mn2+(aq) + 2H2O.
The reaction above can be used for the laboratory preparation of all halogens except fluorine because it is?

A.

a poisionous gas

B.

an oxidizing agent

C.

electronegative in nature

D.

highly reactive

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,870.

Coal gas is made up of carbon (II) oxide, hydrogen and?

A.

nitrogen

B.

air

C.

argon

D.

methane

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.