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.

1,366.

The molecule which has a linear shape is

A.

CH4

B.

NH3

C.

H2S

D.

CO2

Correct answer is D

The shapes of the molecules are:

CH\(_4\) - Tetrahedral; NH\(_3\) - Trigonal pyramidal; H\(_2\)S - Bent; C)\(_2\) - Linear.

1,367.

Which of the following instruments is used in detecting the presence of radiation?

A.

Cathode ray tube

B.

Geiger-Muller counter

C.

Mass spectrometer

D.

X-ray tube

Correct answer is B

The Geiger- Muller counter is a device for measuring radioactivity by detecting and counting ionizing particles.

1,368.

Aluminium is extracted electrolysis from

A.

bauxite

B.

cryolite

C.

duralumin

D.

kaolin

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,369.

Which of the following processes does not involve the use of limestone?

A.

Extraction of iron in the blast furnance

B.

Manufacture of tetraoxosulphate (VI) acid by Contact process

C.

Production of washing soda by Solvay process

D.

Production of cement

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,370.

The following substances are ores of metals except

A.

bauxite

B.

cuprite

C.

cassiterite

D.

graphite

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.