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.

641.

The derivative of benzene that can be used in making explosives is

A.

aniline

B.

xylene

C.

phenol

D.

toluene

Correct answer is D

Yes, Toluene is used in making explosives, based on information from the textbook "New School Chemistry", pg 541.

Phenol is used as a starting material to makes explosive materials such as picric acid. Picric acid is one of the most acidic phenol. Like other strongly nitrated organic compounds, picric acid is an explosive. Toluene, however, is used to produce a stronger explosive material called TriNitroToluene (TNT).

Therefore Toluene is the most appropriate answer for this question but in situations where you don't find Toluene in the options provided, then Phenol makes a viable answer.

642.

During the electrolysis of copper II sulphate between platinum electrodes, if litmus solution is added to the anode compartment

A.

the litmus turns blue but no gas is evolved

B.

the litmus turns blue and oxygen is evolved

C.

the litmus turns blue and hydrogen is evolved

D.

the litmus turns red and oxygen is evolved

Correct answer is D

During the electrolysis of copper using platinum electrode, Cu and H migrate to the cathode while,SO\(_4\) and OH migrate to the anode.CU is then discharged preferentially at the cathode, acquiring two electrons and is deposited as metallic copper, while OH is discharged preferentially at the anode and deposited as gaseous oxygen, then the SO\(_4\) and H still in the solution react, thereby making d solution acidic and then changing the litmus paper red which is the test for acids.

643.

Elements P, Q, R, S have 6, 11, 15, 17 electrons respectively, therefore,

A.

P will form an electrovalent bond with R

B.

Q will form a covalent bond with S

C.

R will form an electrovalent bond with S

D.

Q will form an electrovalent bond with S

Correct answer is D

P 6 = 2, 4

  Q 11 = 2, 8, 1

  R 15 = 2, 8, 5

  S 17 = 2, 8, 7

  Given the above is the electronic arrangement of PQRS elements, Q will form an electrovalent bond with S. Without argument, D is the answer because electrovalency involves the transfer of electron. Already, Q is 11 with electronic configuration of 2, 8, 1, i.e. having 1 valence electron which is ready to be lost by the atom of element Q, also, S is 17, with electronic configuration of 2, 8, 7. There the 7 valence electron of S attracts that only 1 electron to attain a stable octet structure.

644.

Which of the following metals cannot replace hydrogen from water or steam?

A.

Sodium

B.

Magnesium

C.

Iron

D.

Copper

Correct answer is D

Metals above hydrogen in the activity series can displace or replace hydrogen present in water (H\(_2\)O) example of such metals are Ca, K, Na etc. But the metals below hydrogen in the activity series cannot replace hydrogen in the activity series example of such metals are Cu, Hg.

645.

The conductivity of an acid solution depends on the

A.

amount of ions present and their mobilities

B.

mobilities of the ions present

C.

amount of ions present

D.

temperature of the solution

Correct answer is A

The conductivity of a solution depends on the number of charge carriers (the concentrations of the ions), the mobility of the charge carriers and their charge. Theoretically, conductivity should increase in direct proportion to concentration.