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.

3,311.

If glucose is heated with concentration tetraoxosulphate (VI) acid, it will be dehydrated to

A.

carbon

B.

carbon (IV) oxide

C.

ethene

D.

ethanol

Correct answer is A

If glucose is heated with concentrated tetraoxosulphate(VI)acid, it will be dehydrated to carbon.

3,312.

If the silver mirror test is positive, it indicates the presence of an

A.

alkyne

B.

alkanol

C.

alkanone

D.

alkanal

Correct answer is D

Alkanals give a positive result for the silver mirror test(Tollen's reagent).

3,313.

The type of isomerism shown by cis- and trans- isomers is

A.

optical isomerism

B.

positional isomerism

C.

functional isomerism

D.

geometrical isomerism

Correct answer is D

The type of isomerism shown by the cis- and trans- isomers is geometrical isomerism

3,314.

The most common ores of iron include

A.

haematite, malachite and limonite

B.

chalcocite, calamine and bornite

C.

magnetite, haematite and limonite

D.

magnetite, chalcocite and bornite

Correct answer is C

The most common ores of iron are magnetic, haematite and limonite

3,315.

Leads is used for making bullets and lead shots because of its

A.

resistance to corrosion

B.

low melting point

C.

high density

D.

flexibility

Correct answer is C

Lead is used for making bullets and lead shots because of its high density.