JAMB Chemistry Past Questions & Answers - Page 371

1,851.

N2(g) + 3H2(g) ↔ 2NH3(g) ΔH = -90 kJ
In the equation above, the yield of ammonia can be decreased by

A.

increasing the pressure

B.

removing the ammonia as it is formed

C.

increase the temperature

D.

adding a catalyst

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,852.

A dense white fume is formed when ammonia gas reacts with

A.

O2(g)

B.

H2(g)

C.

Cl2(g)

D.

HCl(g)

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,853.

When pure aluminium metal is heated to red hot in the presence of nitrogen gas, the compound formed is

A.

Al2N

B.

Al2N2

C.

AlN

D.

Al2N3

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,854.

The density of a certain gas is 1.98gdm-3 at s.t.p. What is the molecular mas of the gas?

A.

44.0 g

B.

54.0 g

C.

26.0 g

D.

31.0 g

Correct answer is A

Density = mass/volume
∴ 1.98 = molecular mass/22.4
molecular mass = 1.98 * 22.4 = 44.35 ≅ 44.05

1,855.

What is the valence shell electron configuration of the element with atomic number 17?

A.

1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p4

B.

1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p5

C.

2s2 2p6

D.

3s2 3p5

Correct answer is D

It's important to take note of "valence shell" used in the presentation of the question.

Hence; Option D carries the answer as specified in the question.