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.

3,861.

The inherited traits of an organism are controlled by

A.

RNA molecules

B.

nucleotides

C.

DNA molecules

D.

enzymes

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,862.

The Latin word formica means ant. The name formic acid is derived from this Latin word because

A.

this acid, in ancient times, was used to eliminate ant-hills

B.

this corrosive acid is secreted by ants to drive away their enemies

C.

this acid was first obtained by the distillation of ants

D.

ants are attracted by the odour of this acid

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,863.

The most abundant rare gas in the atmosphere is

A.

He

B.

Ne

C.

Ar

D.

Xe

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,864.

The metal that is used as a catalyst in the hydrogenation of oils is

A.

Ni

B.

Pb

C.

Cu

D.

Pt

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

3,865.

The octane number of zero is assigned to

A.

2-methyl octane

B.

n-heptane

C.

iso-octane

D.

3-methyl octane

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.