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.

3,856.

The luster of a metal is due to

A.

its high density

B.

its high polishing

C.

its chemical inertness

D.

presence of free electrons

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,857.

The monomer of polythene is

A.

vinyl chloride

B.

ethylene

C.

ethyl alcohol

D.

None of the above

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,858.

The main use of salt in the diet is to

A.

make the taste of food better

B.

produce in small amounts the hydrochloric acid required for the digestion of food

C.

ease the process of cooking

D.

increase the solubility of food particles in water

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,859.

How many moles of CO2 contains 16g of Oxygen?

A.

0.5 mole

B.

0.2 mole

C.

0.4 mole

D.

0.25 mole

Correct answer is A

One mole of CO2 has mass of 44 g and 32 g of O2. So 16 g of O2 have 22 g of CO2 or 0.5 moles of it.

3,860.

The heat energy produced when the human body metabolises 1 gram of fat is

A.

30 KJ

B.

1 KJ

C.

39 KJ

D.

29 KJ

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.