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.

731.

The alkyl group is represented by the general formula

A.

CnH2n

B.

CnH2n − 2

C.

CnH2n + 1

D.

CnH2n + 2

Correct answer is C

Alkyl group has the general formula CnH2n + 1.

This formed when one hydrogen is removed from the alkane family. It has the general formula CnH2n + 1

732.

The enzyme used in the hydrolysis of starch to dextrin and maltose is?

A.

lipase

B.

amylase

C.

invertase

D.

zymase

Correct answer is B

Starch is hydrolyzed by dilute acids to yield a mixture of dextrin (a shorter chain intermediate product), disaccharides (mainly maltose) and glucose. Further hydrolysis will eventually give glucose. Hydrolysis of starch to dextrin and maltose can also be brought about by the enzyme amylase present in saliva and in malt. 

733.

The reaction of halogens with alkanes in the presence of sunlight is an example of

A.

oxidation reaction

B.

addition reaction

C.

hydrogenation reaction

D.

substitution reaction

Correct answer is D

Alkanes undergoes substitution reaction and it is an example of halogenation substitution reaction.

Reaction of halogen with alkane in the presence of sunlight (ultraviolet) is termed halogenation. Halogenation is an example of substitution reaction. In addition, alkanes only undergo substitution reaction but not addition reaction.

734.

Calculate the amount in moles of silver deposited when 9650C of electricty is passed through a solution of silver salt [= 96500 Cmol-1]

A.

0.05

B.

10.80

C.

10.00

D.

0.10

Correct answer is D

m = \(\frac{Mm \times Q}{96500n
}\)

where Q = IT

M = Mm × \(\frac{Q}{96500n}\)

where m = mass

Mm = Molar mass

Q = Quantity of electricity

n = number of change= +1

\(\frac{M}{Mm}\) = mole = \(\frac{mass}{Molarmass}\)

\(\frac{M}{Mm}\) = \(\frac{Q}{96500n}\)

= \(\frac{9650}{96500n}\) × 1

= \(\frac{1}{10}\) = 0.1mol

735.

Tin is unaffected by air at ordinary temperature due to its?

A.

Low melting point

B.

Weak electropositive character

C.

High boiling point

D.

White lustrous appearance

Correct answer is A

Tin has a melting point of 232° which enables it to be unaffected by air at ordinary temperature coupled with the fact that it also helps in making a good metal for alloying.

Tin is relatively unaffected by both water and oxygen at room temperature due to its low melting point. It does not rust, corrode, or react in any other way. This explains one of its major uses: as a coating to protect other metals.