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.

2,941.

When sodium is added to ethanol, the products are?

A.

sodium hydroxide and water

B.

sodium hydroxide and hydrogen

C.

sodium ethoxide and water

D.

sodium ethoxide and hydrogen

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,942.

Which of the following compounds is NOT an isomers of 2,2 dimethylbutane?

A.

2-methylbutane

B.

3-methylpentane

C.

2,3-dimethylbutane

D.

2-methylpentane

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,943.

Which of the following is the correct order of decreasing activity of the metals Fe, Ca, Al and Na?

A.

Fe> Ca> Al> Na

B.

Na> Ca> Al> Fe

C.

Al> Fe> Na> Ca

D.

Ca> Na> Fe>, Al

Correct answer is B

The order of reactivity of metals is as follows, Potassium > Sodium > Lithium > Calcium > Magnesium > Aluminium > Zinc > Iron > Copper > Silver > Gold.

2,944.

Which of the following is NOT true of metals?

A.

They are good conductors of electricity

B.

They ionize by electron loss

C.

Their oxides are acidic

D.

They have high melting points

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,945.

In an electrolytic set-up to protect iron from corrosion, the iron is?

A.

made cathode

B.

made anode

C.

used with a metal of lower electropositive potential

D.

initially coated with tin

Correct answer is A

In cathodic protection,iron object is made cathode by connecting it with reactive elements like magnesium,zinc.