JAMB Past Questions and Answers - Page 1655

8,271.

Copper metal will react with concentrated trioxonitrate (V) acid to give?

A.

Cu(NO3)3 + NO + N2O4 + H2O

B.

Cu(NO3)2 + NO + H2O

C.

CuO + NO2 + H2O

D.

Cu(NO2)3 + NO2 + H2O

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

8,272.

The colonization of Liberia began in what year?

A.

1875

B.

1822

C.

1807

D.

1850

Correct answer is B

The colonization of Liberia began in the year 1822. Liberia was founded by the American Colonization Society (ACS) as a place to send free African-Americans, who were freed from slavery but faced racial discrimination in the United States. The ACS believed black people would face better chances for full lives in Africa.

8,273.

Bronze is an alloy of?

A.

silver and copper

B.

silver and gold

C.

copper and nickle

D.

copper and zinc

E.

copper and tin

Correct answer is E

Bronze is an alloy of copper and tin.

8,274.

When dilute aqueous solutions of lead (II) nitrate and potassium bromide are mixed, a precipitate is observed.
The products of this reaction are?

A.

PbO(s) + Br- + KNO3

B.

Br2 + NO2(g) + PbBr2(s)

C.

PbO(s) + K+(aq) + Br(aq) + NO2(g)

D.

PbBr2(s) + K(aq) + K+(aq) + NO3(aq)

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

8,275.

Which of the following is a property of ionic chlorides?

A.

They can be decomposed by heat

B.

They react with aqueous AgNO3 to give a white precipiate which is soluble in excess ammonia

C.

They explode when in contact with dry ammonia

D.

They react with concentrated tetraoxosulphate (IV) acid to give white fumes of chlorine gas

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.