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.

1,146.

According to the kinetic theory an absence in temperature causes the kinetic energy of particles to

A.

decrease

B.

increase

C.

remain constant

D.

be zero

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,147.

A difference between chemical and physical change is that in a chemical change

A.

oxygen is consumed

B.

heat is supplied

C.

the reversible process occurs

D.

a new substance is formed

Correct answer is D

In chemical change a new substance is formed while in physical change no new substance is formed. Options A,B,C are all properties of a physical change

1,148.

The furring of kettles is caused by the presence of what compound in water?

A.

calcium tetraoxosulphate (IV)

B.

calcium hydrogentrioxocarbonate (IV)

C.

calcium hydroxide

D.

calcium trioxocarbonate (IV)

Correct answer is D

Calcium hydrogen carbonate, often present in temporary hard water, is boiled in a kettle to remove the hardness. In the process, a scale forms on the inside of the kettle in a process known as furring of kettles. This scale is composed of calcium carbonate.

1,149.

Which of the following results in the fall of acid rain?

A.

oxide of lead

B.

particulate matter

C.

oxides of sulphur

D.

gaseous hydrocarbon

Correct answer is C

Oxide of sulphur is formed as a result of acid rain. Options A,B, D are not formed as a result of the pressure of acid

1,150.

Detergents are manufactured with straight hydrocarbon chains, is to make them

A.

soluble

B.

biodegradable

C.

cheaper

D.

foamy

Correct answer is B

Biodegradable because the straight hydrocarbons are natural and slightly soluble in water. Options A,C,D do not have strength hydrocarbon chains and they could harm the environment if they are made with the detergent