JAMB Chemistry Past Questions & Answers - Page 39

191.

If the quantity of oxygen occupying 2.76L container at a pressure of 0.825 atm and 300k is reduced by one-half, what is the pressure exerted by the remaining gas?

A.

1.650atm

B.

0.825atm

C.

0.413atm

D.

0.275atm

Correct answer is A

Using the combined gas law formula,

Given that P\(_1\) = 0.825,   V\(_1\) = 2.76 L, V\(_2\) = 1.38 L, P\(_2\) = ?

And T1 = T2; we would have P\(_2\) = [ P\(_1\) X V\(_1\) ] ÷ V\(_2\)

: [0.825 X 2.76]  ÷ 1.38

= 1.650atm

192.

When water drops are added to calcium carbide in a container and the gas produced is passed through a jet and lighted, the resultant flame is called an?

A.

Oxyethene

B.

Oxyhydrocarbon flame

C.

Oxyacetylene flame

D.

Oxymethane flame

Correct answer is C

The reaction of calcium carbide with water, producing acetylene and calcium hydroxide, was discovered by Friedrich Wöhler in 1862. This reaction was the basis of the industrial manufacture of acetylene, and is the major industrial use of calcium carbide.

193.

Liquid black soap is made by boiling palm oil with liquid extract of ash. The function of the ash is to provide the ?

A.

Acid

B.

Ester of alkanoic acid

C.

Alkali

D.

Alkanol

Correct answer is C

lye is a metal hydroxide traditionally obtained by leaching wood ashes, or a strong alkali which is highly soluble in water producing caustic basic solutions / an alkaline solution that is used to make soaps. "Lye" most commonly refers to sodium hydroxide (NaOH), but historically has been used for potassium hydroxide (KOH).

194.

Which of the gas laws does this graph illustrate?

A.

Boyle

B.

Charles

C.

Gay-Lussac

D.

Graham

Correct answer is B

Charles' law describes the effect of temperature changes on the volume of a given mass of gas at a constant pressure.

195.

The best treatment for a student who accidentally poured conc tetraoxosulphate(vi) on his skin in the laboratory is to wash his skin with?

A.

with cool running water

B.

sodium hydroxide solution

C.

iodine solution

D.

sodium trioxonitrate(v) solution

Correct answer is A

  • Sulfuric acid is flushed with a mild, soapy solution if the burns are not severe. Sulfuric acid feels hot when water is added to the acid, but it is better to flush the area and not leave the acid on the skin.
  • Don't try to neutralize the burn with acid or alkali. This could cause a chemical reaction that worsens the burn.