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.

1,031.

The high boiling point of hydrogen fluoride can be explained in terms of?

A.

covalent bonds.

B.

dative bonds.

C.

dipole-dipole bonds

D.

electrovalent (ionic) bonds.

E.

hydrogen bonds.

Correct answer is E

Hydrogen fluoride is formed through covalent bonding (electron sharing) between a hydrogen atom and a fluorine atom. 

The reason is the strong electronegativity of the fluorine atom, which causes hydrogen and fluorine atoms to form hydrogen bonds in the liquid phase.

1,032.

What type of bond holds hydrogen fluoride molecules together when forming larger aggregate?

A.

Covalent

B.

Dative

C.

Hydrogen

D.

Ionic

E.

Metallic

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,033.

A device used in the laboratory for intermittent production of gases without heating is

A.

aspirator

B.

delivery tube

C.

fume cupboard

D.

kipp’s apparatus

E.

muller counter

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,034.

If two metallic ions of the same concentration migrate to a graphite cathode, the one that would be preferentially discharged is that with the

A.

greater stability in solution

B.

lower electrical charge

C.

smaller mass

D.

stronger tendency to accept electrons

E.

stronger tendency to lose electrons.

Correct answer is D

In an electrolytic cell, when two metallic ions of the same concentration migrate to a graphite cathode, the one that would be preferentially discharged is the one that has the stronger tendency to accept electrons and become a neutral atom.

1,035.

The planet with the highest number of moon is

A.

Earth

B.

Jupiter

C.

Uranus

D.

Pluto

E.

Venus

Correct answer is B

The planet with the most moons in the Solar System is Jupiter, with a total of 63 confirmed moons (as of 2009).