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.

1,056.

Why is tetraoxosulphate(VI) acid NOT used for making carbon dioxide from calcium carbonate? It is

A.

a dehydrating agent

B.

a strong acid

C.

an oxidising agent

D.

dibasic

E.

forms insoluble calcium tetraoxosulphate(Vl)

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,057.

Which hydrocarbon does NOT exhibit structural isomerism?

A.

C3H6

B.

C4H6

C.

C4H8

D.

C4H10

E.

C5H12

Correct answer is A

Alkenes that show structural isomerism are those with 4 carbons and above.

1,058.

What is formed when starch is completely hydrolysed?

A.

fructose

B.

glucose

C.

lactose

D.

maltose

E.

sucrose

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,059.

Ethene decolourises acidified potassium tetraoxomanganate(VII) solution. Which gas will decolourise bromine water?

A.

CH4

B.

C2H6

C.

C3H6

D.

C3H8

E.

C6H6

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,060.

Which method is used for the purification of copper from its ore?

A.

distillation

B.

electrochemical

C.

electrolysis

D.

neutralization

E.

reduction

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.