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.

1,451.

Which of the following equations represents beta decay?

A.

\(\frac{14}{7}\)N + \(\frac{4}{2}\)He → \(\frac{8}{17}\)O + \(\frac{1}{1}\)H

B.

\(\frac{8238}{92}\)U → \(\frac{234}{90}\)Th + \(\frac{4}{2}\)He

C.

\(\frac{8238}{92}\)U → \(\frac{239}{93}\)Np + \(\frac{0}{-1}\)e

D.

\(\frac{13}{7}\)N + \(\frac{4}{2}\)He → \(\frac{16}{8}\)O + \(\frac{1}{1}\)H

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,452.

Which of the following noble gases has electronic structure similar to that of N in NH 3? [\(\frac{14}{7}\)N]

A.

2He

B.

10Ne

C.

18Ar

D.

36Kr

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,453.

Which of the following elements exhibits the same chemical properties as the atom \(\frac{35}{17}\)X? An element with

A.

atomic number 17

B.

atomic number 18

C.

mass number 35

D.

mass number 52

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,454.

An important medical use of nuclear radiations is

A.

activation analysis

B.

carbon dating

C.

radiotherapy

D.

tissue regeneration

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,455.

The electron configuration of carbon atom in its excited state is [ 6C]

A.

1s22s 22px12py 1

B.

1s 2 2s 22px 22pyo

C.

1s12s22px12py12pz1

D.

1s 22s12px12py12pz1

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.