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.

3,162.

A solid X when heated gives off a brown gas. If X is soluble in excess sodium hydroxide solution but insoluble in excess ammonium hydroxide solution, then X is

A.

basic lead carbonate

B.

lead (II) nitrate

C.

sodium carbonate

D.

zinc nitrate

E.

sodium nitrate

Correct answer is B

Lead nitrate reacts with ammonium hydroxide solution to form a white precipitate. This white precipitate does not dissolve in excess ammonium hydroxide.

3,163.

Which of the five atoms can be described by the following properties: Relative atomic mass is greater than 30 but less than 40, it has odd atomic number and forms a unipositive ion in solution?

A.

T

B.

W

C.

X

D.

Y

E.

Z

Correct answer is D

Y = 19 protons, 19 electrons and 20 neutrons.

Y has electronic configuration 2, 8, 8, 1. Hence, it has one valence electron in the outer shell (Valency of +1).

Mass number = protons + neutrons

= 19 + 20

= 39.

3,164.

with conc H2SO4 as catalyst
CH3COOH + C2H5OH → CH3COOC2H5 + H2O

A.

esterification

B.

Condensation

C.

saponification

D.

neutralization

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,165.

Which of the following statements is true about 2-methylpropane and butane

A.

They are not members of the same homologous series

B.

They have the same boiling point

C.

They have different number of carbon atoms

D.

They have the same chemical properties

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.