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.

1,376.

Which of the following compounds would react with ethanoic acid to give a sweet smelling liquid?

A.

Alkane

B.

Alkanol

C.

Alkanal

D.

Alkyne

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,377.

Which of the following compounds determines the octane rating of petrol?

A.

1,2,3 - trimethlpentane

B.

2,3,5 - trimethyloctane

C.

2,3,5 - trimethylpentane

D.

2,2,4 - trimethylpentane

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,378.

Consider the following electrochemical cell notation: M(s) / M2+ (aq)// H+ (aq)/ H2(g). The value of the electrode potential is positive when?

A.

electrons flow from the metal electrode, M(s) to hydrogen electrode, H2(g)

B.

electrons fow from hydrogen electrode, H2(g) to metal electrode, M(s)

C.

the flow of current is high

D.

there is equilibrium between the flow of electrons from the hydrogen electrode, H2(g) to metal electrode, M(s)

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,379.

Which of the following metals could be used as sacrifical anode for preventing the corrosion of iron?

A.

Copper

B.

Lead

C.

Magnesium

D.

Silver

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,380.

What mass of copper would be formed when a current of 10.0 A is passed through a solution of CuSO4 for 1 hour? [Cu = 63.5; 1F = 96500C]

A.

5.9 g

B.

11.8 g

C.

23.8 g

D.

47.3 g

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.