JAMB Past Questions and Answers - Page 1521

7,601.

At S. T. P how many litres of hydrogen can be obtained from the reaction of 500 cm3 of 0.5 M H 2SO 4 with excess zinc metal?
(Gram molecular volume of H2 = 22. 4 dm 3)

A.

22.4 dm 3

B.

11.2 dm 3

C.

6.5 dm 3

D.

5.6 dm 3

E.

0.00 dm 3

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

7,603.

Which of the following electrodes is used in electrolysis of bauxite (Al2O3) in molten cryolite?

A.

Steel electrodes

B.

Carbon electrodes

C.

Mercury electrodes

D.

Carbon anode and steel cathode

E.

Carbon cathode and stell anode

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

7,604.

A piece of sea shell, when dropped into a dilute solution of hydrochloric acid, produces a colourless, odourless gas which turns clear limewater milky. The sea shell contains

A.

sodium chloride

B.

ammonium nitrate

C.

calcium carbonate

D.

calcium chloride

E.

magnesium chloride

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

7,605.

The function of conc. H2SO4 in the esterification of ethanoic acid with ethanol is to

A.

serve as a dehydrating agent

B.

serve as a solvent

C.

act as a catalyst

D.

prevent any side reaction

E.

serve as an oxidizing agent

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.