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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.

1,206.

The hydrolysis of NH4CI gives

A.

an acidic solution

B.

an alkaline solution

C.

a buffer solution

D.

a neutral solution

Correct answer is A

When you dissolve ammonium chloride crystals in water (H2O), the ammonium chloride compound decomposes into its component ions: NH+4 and Cl. The reaction of these ions with water gives an acidic solution.

1,207.

Which of the following pH values indicates that a solution is a strong base?

A.

1

B.

5

C.

9

D.

13

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,208.

On heating, the following trioxocarbonate (IV) salts decompose to give solid residue except

A.

ammonium trioxocarbonate (IV)

B.

calcium trioxocarbonate (IV)

C.

lead (ll) trioxocarbonate(IV)

D.

zinc trioxocarbonate (IV)

Correct answer is A

Ammonium trioxocarbonate (IV) is an unstable compound. It decomposes on heating to yield ammonia, carbon (IV) oxide and water. All of these are gases.

1,209.

A substance L reacts with NH4NO3(aq) to generate ammonia gas. L is likely to be

A.

HCl

B.

NaOH

C.

CH3COOH

D.

CaSO4

Correct answer is B

The reaction between NH4NO3(aq) and any metal hydroxide produces ammonia, water and an alkali metal nitrate.

1,210.

The energy evolved when magnesium burns in air is in the form of

A.

heat

B.

heat and sound

C.

light and heat

D.

sound

Correct answer is C

When a piece of magnesium ribbon is ignited, light and heat are produced.The reaction is an exothermic reaction, as well as one that produces light energy.