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.

681.

The lUPAC name for

A.

1-methyl pentane

B.

3-methylbutane

C.

2-methylbutane

D.

1-dimethyl propane

Correct answer is C

The longest carbon chain is butane, with one substituent attached at carbon number 2

therefore the compound is named  2-methyl butane

682.

If one of the following oxides is heated with hydrogen or carbon using a bunsen burner. it is not reduced to the metal, Which one is it?

A.

lead oxide

B.

Magnesium oxide

C.

Copper oxide

D.

Tin oxide

Correct answer is B

The oxides of Potassium, Sodium, Calcium, and Magnesium are not reduced when they react with carbon and hydrogen.

683.

What volume of oxygen will remain after reacting 8cm\(^3\) of hydrogen gas with 20cm\(^3\) of oxygen gas

A.

10cm\(^3\)

B.

12cm\(^3\)

C.

14cm\(^3\)

D.

16cm\(^3\)

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

684.

The number of electrons in the valence shell of an element of atomic number 14 is?

A.

1

B.

2

C.

3

D.

4

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

685.

Suitable reagents for the laboratory preparation of nitrogen are

A.

sodium dioxonitrate(III) and ammonium chloride

B.

sodium trioxonitrate(V) and ammonium chloride

C.

sodium chloride and ammonium trioxonitrate(V)

D.

sodium chloride and ammonium di-ozonitrate(III)

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.