JAMB Past Questions and Answers - Page 1250

6,246.

When the end alkyl groups of ethyl ethanoate are interchanged, the compound formed is

A.

propylmethanoate

B.

ethylpropanoate

C.

methyl ethanoate

D.

methyl propanoate

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

6,247.

An element Z contains 80% of \(^{16} _8\)Z and 20% of \(^{18} _8\)Z. Its relative atomic mass is

A.

16.2

B.

17.6

C.

16.0

D.

16.4

Correct answer is D

R.A.M of Z = \(16(\frac{80}{100}) + 18(\frac{20}{100})\)

= \(12.8 + 3.6\)

= 16.4

6,248.

Which of the following items are current assets?

A.

Stock, bills receivable, cash and debtors

B.

Stock, bill payable, cash and debtors

C.

Stock, bad debt, bills receivable and cash

D.

Stock, work-in-progress, cash and bills payable

Correct answer is A

Current assets include cash and other assets that are expected to be converted to cash within a year. Option A ''Stock, bills receivable, cash and debtors'' is correct.

- Stock are goods bought for the purpose of resale
- Bills receivable are incurred as a result of credit sales
- Cash is the available money at hand
- A debtor is a person, company, or other entity that owes money.

6,249.

How many electrons will be found in the nucleus of an atom with mass number 23 and 17 neutrons?

A.

none

B.

6

C.

7

D.

8

Correct answer is A

Electrons are found in the orbit of the atom. They revolve around the nucleus. There's no electron found in the nucleus of an atom.

6,250.

A solution X, on mixing with AgNO\(_3\) solution gives a white precipitate soluble in aqueous NH\(_3\), a solution Y, when also added to X, also gives a white precipitate which is soluble when heated solutions X and Y respectively contain

A.

Al\(^{3+}\), Cl\(^-\)

B.

Hg\(^+\), SO\(_4 ^{2-}\)

C.

Pb\(^{2+}\), Cl\(^-\)

D.

Ag\(^+\), SO\(_4 ^{2-}\)

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.