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.

3,391.

A solution which on treatment with hydrochloric acid produces a colourless, odourless gas which turns lime water milky is most likely to be a

A.

trioxonitrate (V)

B.

chloride

C.

trioxocarbonate (IV)

D.

hydroxide

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,392.

When calcium oxide is heated with carbon, the oxide will

A.

be converted to carbide

B.

be converted to the trioxocarbonate (IV) salt

C.

decompose to the metal

D.

melt,producingg carbon (IV) oxide

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,393.

An element used in the production of matches is

A.

nitrogen

B.

aluminium

C.

copper

D.

sulphur

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,394.

5SO2(g) + 2KMnO4(aq) + 2H2O(l) → K2SO4 + 2MnSO4(aq) + 2H2SO4(aq)
In the reaction above, the products give a

A.

purple solution

B.

purple precipitate

C.

colourless precipitate

D.

colourless solution

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,395.

If the heat of combustion of hydrogen is -285.8kJ,
What is the heat of formation of water?

A.

+571.6 kJ

B.

-571.6 kJ

C.

-285.8 kJ

D.

+285.8 kJ

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.