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.

3,171.

Which of the following compounds will undergo polymerization reaction?

A.

C2H4

B.

C2H5COOH

C.

C2H6

D.

C2H5OH

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,172.

The ability of carbon to form long chains is referred to as

A.

alkylation

B.

acylation

C.

catenation

D.

carbonation

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,173.

The constituents of baking powder that makes the dough to rise is

A.

NaHCO3

B.

NaOH

C.

Na2CO3

D.

NaCl

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,174.

Bronze is preferred to copper in the making of medals because it

A.

is stronger

B.

can withstand low temperature

C.

is lighter

D.

has low tensile strength

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,175.

The property of concentrated H2SO4 that makes it suitable for preparing HNO3 is its

A.

boiling point

B.

density

C.

oxidizing properties

D.

dehydrating properties

Correct answer is A

\(H_2SO_4\) acid has a high boiling point of 388°C. Due to its high boiling point, it is considered a non-volatile acid, so when sulphuric acid is reacted with salts of nitric acid eg \(NaNO_3\), \(HNO_3\) is displaced from its salt