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.

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The substance that is used in the steel industry for the removal of carbon, sulphur and phosphorus impurities from pig iron is

A.

oxygen

B.

chlorine

C.

nitrogen

D.

hydrogen

Correct answer is A

The substance used in the steel industry for the removal of carbon, sulphur, and phosphorus impurities from pig iron is oxygen. This process is called "oxidation" and it occurs when oxygen reacts with the impurities in the pig iron, which then form oxides that can be easily removed.

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The rate of a reaction usually decreases with a decrease in the concentration of reactants because

A.

kinetic energy decrease

B.

temperature increase

C.

speed increases

D.

reactants collision decrease

Correct answer is D

Decrease in the concentration of reactants reduces the number of molecules that acquire effective collisions, and consequently reduces the reaction rate.

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A catalyst speeds up the rate of chemical reaction by

A.

taking part in the reaction

B.

increasing the activation energy of the reaction

C.

lowering the activation energy of the reaction

D.

increasing the heat content

Correct answer is C

Catalyst lowers the activation energy of reaction and hence speeds up the rate of chemical reaction.