Chemistry questions and answers

Chemistry Questions and Answers

Learn more about the properties, composition, and structure of substances (elements and compounds) with these Chemistry questions and answers. This Test can be used by students preparing for Chemistry in JAMB, WAEC, NECO or Post UTME.

2.

The bonds in crystaline ammonium chloride are?

A.

covalent and dative

B.

ionic and covalent

C.

ionic covalent and dative

D.

ionic covalent and hydrogen bond

Correct answer is C

The formula for ammonium chloride is NH4Cl. The bond between the ammonium ion (NH4Cl+) are IONIC, COVALENT and DATIVE.

3.

Which of the following molecules has a triple bond in its structure?

A.

CH4

B.

NH3

C.

N2

D.

O 2

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

4.

Which of the following molecules has a linear shape?

A.

CH4

B.

CO 2

C.

H2S

D.

NH 3

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

5.

A solid substance with high melting and boiling points is likely to be a/an

A.

covalent compound

B.

dative covalent compound

C.

electrovalent compound

D.

non-metal

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

6.

Which of the following species correctly represented an ion of M with 13 protons and 10 electrons?

A.

10M 3+

B.

10M 3-

C.

13M 3+

D.

13M 3-

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

7.

If X is a group lll element, its oxide would be represented as

A.

X3O2

B.

X3O

C.

X2O3

D.

XO3

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

8.

Which of the following statements about chlorine and iodine at room temperature is correct?

A.

Chlorine is gas and iodine is solid

B.

Chlorine is liquid and iodine is gas

C.

Chlorine and iodine are gases

D.

Chlorine is solid and iodine is liquid

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

9.

Which of the following elements is a d-block element?

A.

Calcium

B.

lron

C.

Lithium

D.

Silicon

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

10.

The energy change which accompanies the addition of an electron to a gaseous atom is

A.

atomization

B.

electron affinity

C.

electronegativity

D.

ionization

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.