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.

1,491.

Which of the following properties of covalent compounds is not correct? They

A.

are non-electrolytes

B.

are mostly gaseous and volatile liquids

C.

have low melting point

D.

have high boiling points

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,492.

Which of the statements about the behaviour of the atom is correct?

A.

atomic size decreases down the group

B.

atomic size increases across the period

C.

anions are smaller than the parent atom

D.

cations are smaller than the parent atom

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,493.

An element Q forms a compound QCI5. In which group of the periodic table is Q?

A.

l

B.

lll

C.

V

D.

VII

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,494.

Which of the following ions is isoelectronic with neon? [3Li, 3F, 10Ne, 17CI,19K]

A.

CI-

B.

F-

C.

K+

D.

Li,+

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,495.

The following properties are characteristics of transition elements except

A.

formation of complex ions

B.

fixed oxidation states

C.

formation of coloured compounds

D.

catalytic abilities

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.