JAMB Past Questions and Answers - Page 1586

7,926.

Which of the following salts when dissolved in water will NOT give the corresponding pH value?

A.

NaHSO4, pH < 5

B.

Na2CO3, pH > 8

C.

Na2Cl,pH = 7

D.

NaHCO, pH < 6

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

7,927.

The function of sulphur during vulcanization rubber is to?

A.

act as catalyst for the polymerization of rubber molecules

B.

convert rubber from thermosetting to thermo plastics polymer

C.

from chains which bind rubber molecules together

D.

break down rubber polyer

E.

shorten the chain length of rubber polyer

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

7,928.

Which of the following roles does sodium chloride play in soap preparation? It

A.

reacts with glycerol

B.

purifies the soap

C.

accelerates the decomposition of the fat or oil

D.

separates the soap from the glycerol

E.

converts the fatty acid to its sodium salt

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

7,930.

The process involved in the conversion of an oil into margarine is known as?

A.

hydrogenation

B.

condensation

C.

pyrolysis

D.

dehydration

E.

cracking

Correct answer is A

Margarine is an inexpensive alternate to butter, made from oil or a combination of oils through the process of hydrogenation.