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.

1,271.

Which of the following processes is used in food preservation in an industry?

A.

Carbon dating

B.

Ieeadiation of gamma rays

C.

Nuclear fission

D.

Nuclear fusion

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,272.

Which of the following arrangements is in decreasing order of atomic radius?

A.

Li>Be>C>

B.

Li>B>Be>C

C.

Li>Be>B>C

D.

C>B>Be>Li

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,273.

The two elements 11X and 19Y are in the same group because they have the same

A.

valence electrons

B.

ionization energy

C.

number of shell

D.

atomic size

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,274.

Hydrogen bonds are formed between molecules containing a hydrogen atom bonded to a

A.

strongly electronegative atom

B.

non-polar species

C.

diatomic element

D.

complex ion

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,275.

The crystal layers in graphite are held together by

A.

covalent bond

B.

electrostatic forces

C.

ionic bond

D.

van der Waal's forces

Correct answer is D

The atoms in a given layer are held together by strong covalent linkages, but the forces between the layers are the weak van der waals forces