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.

3,836.

The main chemical constituent of the oil of cardamom which is responsible for flavour of this oil is

A.

cineole

B.

engenol

C.

geraniol

D.

limonene

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,837.

Zone refining is used for the purification of

A.

Au

B.

Ge

C.

Ag

D.

Cu

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,838.

The gas used for artificial ripening of green fruit is

A.

ethylene

B.

ethane

C.

carbon dioxide

D.

acetylene

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,839.

The following are the half lives of four active isotopes. Which one of the following is the most dangerous to handle?

A.

3 billion years

B.

100 years

C.

0.01 minute

D.

13 days

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,840.

The method that cannot be used for removing permanent hardness of water is

A.

adding sodium carbonate

B.

distillation

C.

adding caustic soda

D.

boiling

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.