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.

3,536.

The principal constituent of natural gas is

A.

methane

B.

ethane

C.

propane

D.

butane

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,537.

Which of the following is found in cotton

A.

Starch

B.

Cellulose

C.

Fat

D.

Oil

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,538.

The process by which atoms are rearranged into different molecular structure in the petroleum refining process is referred to as

A.

catalytic cracking

B.

hydrocracking

C.

polymerization

D.

reforming

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,539.

A compound contains 40.0% carbon 6.7% hydrogen and 53.3% oxygen. If the molar mass of the compound is 180, find the molecular formula.
[H = 1, C = 12, O = 16]

A.

CH2O

B.

C3H6O3

C.

C6H12O6

D.

C6H12O3

Correct answer is C

C - 40% ; 40/12 = 3.33
H - 6.7% ; 6.7/1 = 6.7
O - 53.3% ; 53.3/16 = 3.33
C = 3.33/3.33 = 1
H = 6.7/3.33 = 2
O = 3.33/3.33 = 1
CH2O
(CH2O)n = 180
(12 + 2 + 16)~n = 180
30n = 180
n = 6
= C6H12O6

3,540.

Ethanol reacts with excess acidified K2Cr2O to produce

A.

ethanedioic acid

B.

ethanal

C.

ethylethanoate

D.

ethanoic acid

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.