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.

1,041.

What is the colour of phenolphthalein indicator in a basic medium?

A.

Blue

B.

Colourless

C.

Orange

D.

Pink

E.

Yellow

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,042.

\( ^{234}_{90}Th → ^{234}_{91}Pa + X \)
In the nuclear reaction above, X is

A.

\( ^0_1e \)

B.

\( ^0_{-1}e \)

C.

\( ^4_2He \)

D.

\( ^1_0n \)

E.

\( ^1_1p\)

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,043.

When dust particles collide randomly in a beam of Sunlight, the phenomenon observed is known as

A.

Brownian movement.

B.

Dialysis

C.

Diffusion

D.

Osmosis

E.

Tyndall effect

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,044.

The most efficient absorber of ultraviolet radiation in the atmosphere is

A.

CO2

B.

H2

C.

H2O

D.

02

E.

O3

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,045.

Chlorine atom forms Cl- by

A.

donating lone pair of electrons

B.

gaining an electron

C.

losing an electron

D.

sharing an electron

E.

sharing a lone pair of electrons.

Correct answer is B

Chlorine is a non-metal and non-metals ionize by gaining electron(s)