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.

1,521.

Which of the following compounds would dissolved in water to give a solution whose pH is less than 7?

A.

AI(NO3)3

B.

KNO3

C.

N2O

D.

NH3

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,522.

An aqueous solution of CaCI2 is

A.

acidic solution

B.

alkaline solution

C.

a buffer solution

D.

a neutral solution

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,523.

The colour of phenolphthalein indicator in dilute HNO is

A.

colourless

B.

orange

C.

pink

D.

purple

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,524.

Which of the following set of equations could be used to represent the standard enthalpy of formation of glucose?

A.

6C (s) + 6H 2(g) + 3O2(g) → C 6H12O6(s)

B.

6CO2(g) + 6H2O (l) → C6H12O6(s) + 6O 2(g)

C.

6C(g) + 6H 2(g) + 3O2(g) → C6H12O 6(s)

D.

6C(g) + 6H 2(g) + 3O2(g) → C 6H 12O 6(aq)

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,525.

Diamond does not conduct electricity because it?

A.

has no free valence electrons

B.

is a giant molecule

C.

contains no bonded electrons

D.

is a solid at room temperature

Correct answer is A

It does not conduct electricity. Every atom in a diamond is bonded to its neighbours by four strong covalent bonds, leaving no free electrons and no ions .