JAMB Chemistry Past Questions & Answers - Page 436

2,176.

The most common type of chemical reaction which alkanes undergo is

A.

substitution

B.

addition

C.

condensation

D.

polymerisation

E.

double decomposition

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,177.

Which of the following compounds will form a solution if exposed to air?

A.

Na2CO3.10H2O

B.

NaNO3

C.

CuSO4

D.

CaCl2

E.

Na2SO4.10H2O

Correct answer is D

Calcium chloride is a deliquescent substance. It attracts water from the atmosphere and then forms a solution.

2,178.

The normal boiling point of a liquid is defined as?

A.

the temperature at which its vapour pressure equals the atmospheric pressure

B.

the temperature at which bubbles begin to form

C.

the temperature at which the vapour pressure equals 1 temperature

D.

the temperature at which the rate of condensation of vapour equals the rate of vaporisation of the liquid

E.

the temperature at which the space above the liquid is saturated

Correct answer is A

The boiling point of a substance is the temperature at which the vapor pressure of a liquid equals the pressure surrounding the liquid and the liquid changes into a vapor.

2,179.

Hypochlorous acid is used as a bleach because

A.

it is a strong acid

B.

it yields chlorine readily in pure water

C.

it is an oxidising agent

D.

it is a weak acid

E.

it is a reducing agent

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

2,180.

The nucleus of an atom contains

A.

protons only

B.

neurons only

C.

protons and electrons

D.

neutrons and electrons

E.

protons and neutrons

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.