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.

696.

A basic postulate of the kinetic theory of gases is that the molecules of a gas move in straight lines between collisions. This implies that

A.

collisions are perfectly elastic

B.

forces of repulsion exist

C.

forces of repulsion and attraction are in equilibrium

D.

collisions are inelastic

Correct answer is A

According to one of the kinetic theories of gases, When collisions occur, the molecules lose no kinetic energy; that is, the collisions are said to be perfectly elastic.

697.

A correct electrochemical series can be obtained from Na, Ca, Al, Mg, Zn, Fe, Pb, H, Cu, Hg, Ag, Au by interchanging

A.

Al and Mg

B.

Zn and Fe

C.

Zn and Pb

D.

Pb and H

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

698.

The Consecutive members of an alkane homologous series differ by

A.

CH

B.

CH\(_2\)

C.

CH\(_3\)

D.

C\(_n\)H\(_n\)

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

699.

Which of the following gases may not be dried with concentrated sulphuric acid?

A.

HCl\(_{(g)}\)

B.

NH\(_3\)

C.

Cl\(_2\)

D.

SO\(_2\)

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

700.

An element used in the production of matches is

A.

nitrogen

B.

aluminium

C.

copper

D.

sulphur

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.