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.

Atoms are electrically neutral because they

A.

do not conduct electricity

B.

contain equal number of protons and electrons

C.

are composed of neutrons and electrons

D.

cannot be attracted by electromagnetic field.

Correct answer is B

Atoms are electrically neutral because they contain equal amount of positive and negative charge. This is because they have equal number of protons and electrons.

582.

What is the relative molecular mass of a compound which has empirical formula \(CH_{2}O\)?   [C= 12, H= 1, O= 16]

A.

42

B.

45

C.

126

D.

180

Correct answer is D

Molecular formula = (empirical formula x n)

where n= (1,2,3,...)

\(CH_{2}O = 12 + (2\times 1) + 16 = 30\)

Relative molecular mass = (30 x n)

From the options, only 180 is a multiple of 30, when n=6.

583.

The law of definite proportions states that

A.

pure samples of the same compound contain the same elements combined in the same proportion by mass

B.

pure samples of substances are in the same proportion by mass

C.

chemical compounds are pure because they contain the same elements

D.

matter can neither be created nor destroyed.

Correct answer is A

The Law of Definite Proportions states that all pure samples of a particular chemical compound contain similar elements combined in the same proportion by mass.

584.

Analysis of a hydrocarbon shows that it contains 0.93g of Carbon per gram of the compound. The mole ratio of carbon to hydrogen in the compound is [H = 1.0, C=12.0]

A.

1:1

B.

1:2

C.

2:1

D.

2:3

Correct answer is A

1g of Hydrocarbon = 0.93g of Carbon, therefore, Hydrogen = (1 - 0.93)g = 0.07g

    C       :      H

0.93       :      0.07

\(\frac{0.93}{12}\)   :   \(\frac{0.07}{1}\)

0.078         :        0.07

\(\frac{0.078}{0.07}    :    \frac{0.07}{0.07}\)

\(\approxeq   1:1\)

585.

Which of the following statements is true about ionic radius? Ionic radius

A.

increases as nuclear charge increases

B.

decreases as nuclear charge increases

C.

decreases as nuclear charge decreases

D.

remains constant as nuclear charge increases

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.