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.

581.

Consider the following reaction equation: \(2HCl + Ca(OH)_{2} \to CaCl_{2} + H_{2}O\). What is the volume of 0.1\(moldm^{-3}\) HCl that would completely neutralize 25\(cm^{3}\) of 0.3\(moldm^{-3}\) Ca(OH)\(_{2}\)?

A.

150\(cm^{3}\)

B.

75\(cm^{3}\)

C.

30\(cm^{3}\)

D.

25\(cm^{3}\)

Correct answer is A

Using the formula, \(\frac{C_{A}V_{A}}{C_{B}V_{B}} = \frac{N_{A}}{N_{B}}\), we have

\(\frac{0.1 \times V_{A}}{0.3 \times 25} = \frac{2}{1}\)

\(V_{A} = \frac{0.3 \times 25 \times 2}{0.1 \times 1}\)

\(V_{A} = 150cm^{3}\)

582.

Which of the following statements best explains the difference between a gas and a vapour?

A.

Unlike gases, vapours are liquids at room temperature

B.

Unlike gases, vapour can easily be condensed into liquids

C.

Unlike gases, vapour is readily converted into solids

D.

Vapours are generally denser than gases

Correct answer is B

Vapour is the equilibrium state between the gases and liquid, and it can bounce back to its original form, liquid with constant temperature and pressure exerted on it.

583.

The diagram above illustrates a conical flask containing water and ice. Which of the following is correct about the diagram?

A.

The water is at lower temperature than the ice

B.

Energy is absorbed when the ice changes to water

C.

Energy is released when the ice changes to water

D.

The water molecules vibrate about a fixed point

Correct answer is B

Heat energy near the ice gets absorbed into the ice. The energy breaks the bonds of the ice, causing it to melt into liquid water. On other words, when ice melts, the energy gets absorbed into the water.

584.

The following factors would contribute to environmental pollution except

A.

production of ammonia

B.

manufacture of cement

C.

photosynthesis

D.

combustion

Correct answer is C

Photosynthesis is the process of food-making in plants, it doesn't have any by-products that pose a threat to the environment. Infact, the plants use our waste product of respiration (Carbon dioxide) and uses it for the photosynthetic process and gives off oxygen as by-product.

585.

The most suitable substance for putting out petrol fire is

A.

water

B.

carbon(IV) oxide

C.

fire blanket

D.

sand

Correct answer is B

In order to extinguish a petrol fire, you have to cut off the oxygen. This can be done by using carbon dioxide gas to dilute the oxygen available and stop the burning.