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.

831.

The refreshing characteristic taste of fizzy drinks is due ot the presence of

A.

Carbon(IV)oxide

B.

Glucose

C.

Hydrogen

D.

Sodium Citrate

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

832.

Consider the following reaction equation
H3O+(aq) + OH(aq) \(\rightarrow\) 2H2O(1)
The reaction represents

A.

Esterification

B.

Hydrolysis

C.

Neutralization

D.

Redox

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

833.

The pH of four solutions M,N,Q and R are 2,6,8 and 11 respectively.
Which of the following deductions about the solutions is correct?

A.

The pH of N is increased when the solution is diluted

B.

The pH of Q is increased when the solution is evaporated

C.

M is the most alkaline solution

D.

R is the most acidic solution

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

834.

When NH4Cl(s) is dissolved in water, the container feels cold to touch. This implies

A.

The process is endothermic

B.

The process is exothermic

C.

NH4Cl forms a saturated solution

D.

NH4Cl is highly soluble in water

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

835.

An aqueous solution of (NH4)2 SO4 is

A.

Acidic

B.

Alkaline

C.

Amphoteric

D.

Neutral

Correct answer is A

Ammonium sulphate is an ACIDIC SALT. This is because it is formed when sulphuric acid reacts with ammonia. Since, sulphuric acid is a strong acid and ammonia is a weak base, so it gets acidic in nature.