JAMB Chemistry Past Questions & Answers - Page 368

1,836.

Carbon exist naturally in the combined state as?

A.

graphite

B.

coal

C.

diamond

D.

wood

Correct answer is D

Carbon exists in the combined state as petroleum, wood and natural gases.

1,837.

The group IA metals are not found free in nature because they

A.

are very reactive and unstable

B.

are malleable and ductile

C.

have high melting and boiling point

D.

conduct heat and electricity

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,838.
1,839.

The raw materials used for the smelting of iron ore in a furnace is

A.

CaSO4

B.

CaCO3

C.

CuSO4

D.

Zn(NO3)2

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,840.

To obtain pure carbon (II) oxide from its mixture with carbon (IV) oxide, the mixture should be

A.

passed over heated copper (II) oxide

B.

bubbled through water

C.

bubbled through concentrated tetroxosulphate (VI) acid

D.

bubbled through sodium hydroxide

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.