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.

71.

Consider the reaction represented by the equation: 2SO\(_{2(g)}\) + O\(_{2(g)}\) ⇌ 2SO\(_{3(g)}\); ∆H = - 197 kJmol\(^{-1}\). Which of the following conditions will not increase the yield of sulphur (VI) oxide?

A.

Increase in temperature

B.

Decrease in temperature

C.

Increase in pressure

D.

Addition of O2 into the mixture

Correct answer is A

The reaction is an exothermic reaction (∆H=-197kjmol).
For continual yield of sulphur(IV)oxide, heat must be liberated.
So,increasing the temperature of the reaction will lead to reduction in yield of \(SO_3\) since it favours backward reaction which is endothermic.

72.

Which of the following compounds absorbs moisture from the atmosphere and dissolves in it?

A.

FeCI3

B.

MgSO4.7H2O

C.

Na2SO 4

D.

KCI

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

73.

When aqueous ammonia is added to one of the following solutions,a white precipitate which dissolved in excess ammonia is formed Identify the solution.

A.

ZnCl2(aq)

B.

Pb(NO3)2(aq)

C.

CuSO4(aq)

D.

FeSO4(aq)

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

74.

The indicator used in neutralizing CH3COOH and NaOH solution has pH range of

A.

3-5

B.

7-8

C.

8-103

D.

10-12

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

75.

Which of the following aqueous methods cannot be used to distinguish between a strong acid and a a weak acid?

A.

Conductivity measurement

B.

Measurement of pH

C.

Measurement of heat of neutralization

D.

Action on starch iodide paper

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

76.

Which of the following processes is an endothermic reaction?

A.

Dissolving NH4CI crystals in water

B.

Addition of concentrated H2SO4

C.

Dissolving NaOH pellets in water

D.

Passing SO3 gas into water

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

77.

Considered the reaction: H+(aq) + OH - (aq) → H2O
(l). The energy change taking place in the reaction above is enthalpy of

A.

formation

B.

hydration

C.

neutralization

D.

solution

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

78.

Consider the reaction represented by the equation. 2NaHCO3(s) \(\rightarrow\) 2Na2CO 3(S) + CO 2(g) + H2O(g) what volume of carbon (IV)oxide at s.t.p is evolved when 0. 5 moles of NaHCO3 is heated? [Molar volume = 22.4 dm3 at s.t. p]

A.

1.12dm3

B.

2.24dm3

C.

5.6dm3

D.

56.0dm3

Correct answer is C

2NaHCO3(s) \(\rightarrow\) 2Na2CO 3(S) + CO 2(g) + H2O(g)

2 moles of 2NaHCO3(s) produces 22.4dm3 of CO2

0.5 moles of 2NaHCO3 will produce \(\frac{0.5 \times 22.4}{2}\)

= \(\frac{11.2}{2}\)

= 5.6 dm3

79.

If 20 cm3 of distilled water is added to 80cm 3 of 0. 50 mol dm-3 hydrochloric acid, the new concentration of the acid will be

A.

0.10mol dm-3

B.

0.20mol dm-3

C.

0.40mol dm-3

D.

2.00mol dm-3

Correct answer is C

\(V_1\) = 80cm3, \(C_1\) = 0.5mol/dm3

\(C_2\) = ? \(V_2) = 20cm3 + 80cm3 = 100cm3

using the dilution formula, \(C_1 V_1 = C_2 V_2\)

0.5 x 80 = \(C_2\) x 100

\(C_2 = \frac{ 40}{100}\) = 0.4mol\(dm^{-3}\)

80.

If 1 mole of sodium contains 6 x 1023 atoms, how many atoms are contained in 0.6 g of sodium? [Na = 23]

A.

1.56 x 1023

B.

1.56 x 1022

C.

3.6 x 1023

D.

3.6 x 1022

Correct answer is B

23g of sodium contain 6 x 1023 atoms :. 0.6g of sodium will contain \(\frac{0.6 x 6 x 1023}{23}/) = 1.56 x 1022