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.

851.

Metals can be stretched into wires because they are

A.

Ductile

B.

Good conductors

C.

Lustrous

D.

Malleable

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

852.

The mass of potassium hydroxide required to make 300.ocm3 of 0.4 moldm-3 solution is {KOH = 56.0}

A.

26.88g

B.

13.44g

C.

6.72g

D.

3.36g

Correct answer is C

300cm3 of 0.4moldm3

1000cm3 contains 0.4mole

300cm3 will contain \(\frac{300 \times 0.4}{1000}\)

= 0.12mole

Number of moles = \(\frac{Mass}{\text {Molecular mass}}\)

Mass = number of moles x m.mass

= 0.12 x 56 = 6.72g

853.

Chemicals that are produced in small quantities and with very degree of purity are

A.

Bulk chemicals

B.

Fine chemicals

C.

Heavy chemicals

D.

Light chemicals

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

854.

The boiling points of HF, H2O and NH3 increase in the order of

A.

NH3

B.

H2O < HF

C.

HF < NH3 < H2O

D.

NH3 < HF < H2O

Correct answer is D

Ammonia = -33.34°C;  Hydrogen fluoride = 19.5°C; Water = 100°C

855.

When element \(_{20}\)Y combines with element \(_8\)Z, it forms

A.

A covalent compound , YZ is formed

B.

A covalent compound, ZY is formed

C.

An ionic compound, YZ is formed

D.

An ionic compound, ZY is formed

Correct answer is C

Y = 2,8,8,2 and Z = 2,6.

Y will readily give off its 2 valence electrons and Z will accept the 2 electrons in order to achieve octet configuration. Hence, the compound YZ is formed by ionic bonding.