JAMB Chemistry Past Questions & Answers - Page 61

301.

2SO\(_2\) \(_{(g) }\)+ O\(_2\) \(_{(g) }\) ↔ 2SO\(_3\)\(_{(g) }\) ΔH = -395.7kJmol\(^{-1}\)
In the equation, an increase in temperature will shift the equilibrium position to the

A.

left and equilibrium constant decreases

B.

left and equilibrium constant increases

C.

right and equilibrium constant increases

D.

right and equilibrium constant decreases

Correct answer is A

This is typical of what happens with any equilibrium where the forward reaction is exothermic. Increasing the temperature decreases the value of the equilibrium constant. Where the forward reaction is endothermic, increasing the temperature increases the value of the equilibrium constant. Endothermic reaction has a Positive Enthalpy change. Exothermic reaction has a negative enthalpy change.

302.

The hydrogen ion concentration of a sample of orange juice is 2.0 X 10\(^{-11}\)moldm\(^{-3}\). What is its p\(^{OH}\)? [log102 = 0.3010]

A.

3.30

B.

13.00

C.

10.70

D.

11.30

Correct answer is A

PH+POH=14
p\(^{H}\) = Log [H\(^+\)]

p[H\(^+\) ] = 2.0 X 10\(^{-11}\)moldm\(^{-3}\)

  p\(^{H}\) = Log [2.0 X 10\(^{-11}\)]

  p\(^{H}\) = 10.70

10.70+ p\(^{OH}\) =14
p\(^{OH}\) = 14 -10.70

= 3.30

303.

An element X forms the following compounds with chlorine; XCl\(_4\), XCl\(_3\), XCl\(_2\). This illustrates the

A.

law of multiple proportions

B.

law of chemical proportions

C.

law of simple proportions

D.

law of conservation of mass

Correct answer is A

The law of multiple proportion states that when element A and B combine to form more than one chemical compound then the various masses of sample A react with a fixed mass of sample B are in a simple multiple ratio.

304.

The figure above shows the electrolysis of molten sodium chloride. Z is the

A.

anode where the Cl\(^-\) ions are oxidized

B.

cathode where the Cl\(^-\) ions are reduced

C.

anode where the Na\(^+\) ions are reduced

D.

cathode where the Na\(^+\) ions are oxidized

Correct answer is A

During the electrolysis of brine, the chlorine ions are discharged at the anode and are oxidized. While at the cathode Hydrogen ion is discharged.

305.

Which of the following produces relatively few ions in solution?

A.

NaOH

B.

Ca(OH)\(_2\)

C.

KOH

D.

AI(OH)\(_3\)

Correct answer is D

Aluminium hydroxide is not soluble in water because it is polymeric and it also has high lattice energy and therefore it is hard to break bonds in this compound. So, water cannot dissolve such types of compounds.

Al(OH)\(_3\) is not soluble in water