JAMB Chemistry Past Questions & Answers - Page 417

2,081.

The least easily oxidized of the metals below is?

A.

Ca

B.

Na

C.

Zn

D.

Al

Correct answer is C

The activity series is a type of ordering system for elements, which ranks how reactive a certain element is in relation to other elements. The order of reactivity of metals is as follows, Potassium > Sodium > Lithium > Calcium > Magnesium > Aluminium > Zinc > Iron > Copper >

2,082.

Haematite is an ore of

A.

zinc

B.

lead

C.

iron

D.

copper

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,083.

A common characteristics of copper and silver in their usage as coinage metals is that they

A.

have high metallic lustre

B.

are not easily oxidized

C.

are easily oxidized

D.

are not easil reduced

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,084.

Potassium vapour burns with a

A.

blue flame

B.

brick-red flame

C.

violet flame

D.

golden-yellow flame

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,085.

Synthesis gas is a mixture of

A.

CH4 and H2O

B.

CH4 and H2

C.

CO2 and H2

D.

CO and H2

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.