JAMB Past Questions and Answers - Page 1567

7,832.

The reaction between sulphur (IV) oxide and oxygen is represented by the equilibrium reaction 2SO2(g) + O2(g) ↔ 2SO3(g), ∆H = -196 kJ. What factor would influence increased production of SO3(g)?

A.

Addition of a suitable catalyst

B.

Increase in the temperature of the reaction

C.

Decrease in the temperature of the reaction

D.

Decrease in the concentration of SO2(g)

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

7,833.

When chlorine gas is passed into a solution of sulphur dioxide?

A.

sulphur dioxide is reduced to sulphur

B.

the chlorine is oxidized to hydrochloric acid

C.

dilute sulphuric acid and hydrochloric acid are produced

D.

Hydrochloric acid and sulphur are produced

E.

sulphur trioxide is the only product

Correct answer is C

- When sulfur (IV) oxide or sulfur dioxide is passed on with chlorine gas, mixture of acids are formed.

-  It leads to the formation of sulfuric acid and hydrochloric acid.

- This is a redox reaction

7,835.

Which of the following statement is false?

A.

Acids react with some metals, liberating hydrogen

B.

Acids react with carbonates, liberating carbondioxide

C.

Acids conduct electricity and are decomposed by the current, liberating hydrogen at the anode

D.

Acids have a sour taste

E.

Acids change the colour of indicators

Correct answer is C

Thus, with a dilute solution of sulphuric acid and platinum electrodes, hydrogen gas is evolved at the cathode