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.

556.

Which of the following statements is correct?

A.

Covalent compounds would readily ionize in solution

B.

Covalent compounds consist of ions

C.

Hydrogen bond is formed between a metal and a non-metal

D.

Ionic compounds in solution would conduct electricity

Correct answer is D

One of the common features of materials with ionic bonds is that they conduct electricity when dissolved in water.

557.

The ionization energy is affected by the following factors except

A.

distance of the outermost electron(s) from the nucleus

B.

size of the positive nuclear charge

C.

ability to attract shared electron(s)

D.

screening effect of the inner electron(s)

Correct answer is C

These 3 factors affect the ionization energy:

  • Size of the positive nuclear charge
  • Size of atom (distance of outermost electron from the nucleus)
  • Screening effect of inner shell electrons

558.

The oxidation number of X in \(XO_{4}^{3-}\) is

A.

+1

B.

+3

C.

+4

D.

+5

Correct answer is D

\(XO_{4}^{3+}\) = \(X + (-2\times 4) = -3\)

\(X = -3+8 = +5\)

559.

Which of the following substances does not have van der Waals' forces?

A.

Copper

B.

Graphite

C.

Neon

D.

Iodine crystals

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

560.

Which of the following metals has the strongest metallic bond?

A.

\(_{13}Al\)

B.

\(_{19}K\)

C.

\(_{12}Mg\)

D.

\(_{11}Na\)

Correct answer is A

Aluminium has the highest magnitude of charge of +3, hence it will form a stronger metallic bond.