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.

651.

2SO\(_2\) \(_{(g) }\)+ O\(_2\) \(_{(g) }\) ↔ 2SO\(_3\)\(_{(g) }\) ΔH = -395.7kJmol\(^{-1}\)
In the equation, an increase in temperature will shift the equilibrium position to the

A.

left and equilibrium constant decreases

B.

left and equilibrium constant increases

C.

right and equilibrium constant increases

D.

right and equilibrium constant decreases

Correct answer is A

This is typical of what happens with any equilibrium where the forward reaction is exothermic. Increasing the temperature decreases the value of the equilibrium constant. Where the forward reaction is endothermic, increasing the temperature increases the value of the equilibrium constant. Endothermic reaction has a Positive Enthalpy change. Exothermic reaction has a negative enthalpy change.

652.

The hydrogen ion concentration of a sample of orange juice is 2.0 X 10\(^{-11}\)moldm\(^{-3}\). What is its p\(^{OH}\)? [log102 = 0.3010]

A.

3.30

B.

13.00

C.

10.70

D.

11.30

Correct answer is A

PH+POH=14
p\(^{H}\) = Log [H\(^+\)]

p[H\(^+\) ] = 2.0 X 10\(^{-11}\)moldm\(^{-3}\)

  p\(^{H}\) = Log [2.0 X 10\(^{-11}\)]

  p\(^{H}\) = 10.70

10.70+ p\(^{OH}\) =14
p\(^{OH}\) = 14 -10.70

= 3.30

653.

An element X forms the following compounds with chlorine; XCl\(_4\), XCl\(_3\), XCl\(_2\). This illustrates the

A.

law of multiple proportions

B.

law of chemical proportions

C.

law of simple proportions

D.

law of conservation of mass

Correct answer is A

The law of multiple proportion states that when element A and B combine to form more than one chemical compound then the various masses of sample A react with a fixed mass of sample B are in a simple multiple ratio.

654.

The knowledge of half-life can be used to

A.

Create an element

B.

Detect an element

C.

To combine elements

D.

Irradiate an element

Correct answer is B

Half-life, in radioactivity, the interval of time required for one-half of the atomic nuclei of a radioactive sample to decay (change spontaneously into other nuclear species by emitting particles and energy), or, equivalently, the time interval required for the number of disintegrations per second of a radioactive material to decrease by one-half

655.

The figure above shows the electrolysis of molten sodium chloride. Z is the

A.

anode where the Cl\(^-\) ions are oxidized

B.

cathode where the Cl\(^-\) ions are reduced

C.

anode where the Na\(^+\) ions are reduced

D.

cathode where the Na\(^+\) ions are oxidized

Correct answer is A

During the electrolysis of brine, the chlorine ions are discharged at the anode and are oxidized. While at the cathode Hydrogen ion is discharged.