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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.

1,026.

Which statement is NOT true about the composition of starch?

A.

It contains only the atoms of carbon, hydrogen oxygen

B.

It is a polysaccharide

C.

Its empirical formula is C2H20.

D.

It is made from the monomerC6H12O6.

E.

The hydrogen and oxygen atoms are in the ratio 2:1.

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,027.

Which compound is a component of baking powder?

A.

Na2CO3

B.

Na2SO4

C.

KH2CO3

D.

NaHCO3

E.

NaHSO4

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,028.

if an element X with atomic number 13 combines with an element Y whose atomic number is 8 the most likely formula of the compound formed between X and Y is?

A.

XY

B.

X2Y

C.

XY2

D.

X3Y2

E.

X2Y3

Correct answer is E

Element X is aluminum of valency 3+

Element Y is oxygen of valency 2-

Their combination is Al2O3

1,030.

A measure of the degree of disorderliness in a chemical system is known as the

A.

activation energy

B.

enthalpy

C.

entropy

D.

equilibrium

E.

free energy.

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.