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.

691.

In the shown experiment (Fig. 1) the litmus paper will initially

A.

be bleached

B.

turn green

C.

turn red

D.

turn blue

Correct answer is D

\(NH_4Cl  → NH_3 + HCl\). rate of diffusion of substances depends too on their molar mass, the smaller the molar mass of a substance the faster the rate of diffusion of that substance. so the litmus paper initially turns blue because ammonia will get to it first since it diffuses faster than HCl.

693.

The periodic classification is an arrangement of the elements

A.

atomic weights

B.

isotopic weights

C.

molecular weights

D.

atomic numbers

Correct answer is D

Elements in the periodic table are arranged according to their atomic number (proton number). Electronegativity increase from left to right while atomic radius increases down the group

Elements in the periodic table are arranged according to their atomic number (proton number). Electronegativity increase from left to right while atomic radius increases down the group

694.

Which of the following statements is correct about the periodic table?

A.

Elements in the same period have the same number of valence electrons

B.

The valence electrons of the elements in the same period increase progressively across the period

C.

Elements in the same group have the same number of electron shells

D.

The non-metallic Properties of the elements tend to decrease across each period

Correct answer is B

The valence electrons refer to the number of electrons in the outer shell. Across a period (horizontal row), the valence electron increases.

695.

On which of the following is the solubility of a gaseous substance dependent? 
I. Nature of solvent 
II. Nature of solute 
III. Temperature 
IV. Pressure

A.

I, II, III and IV

B.

I and II only

C.

II only

D.

III and IV only

Correct answer is D

The solubility of a gas decreases with an increase in temperature and a decrease in pressure.