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.

301.

What is the IUPAC name for the following compound? HC\(\equiv\)CCH\(_{3}\)

A.

Acetylene

B.

Methyl acetylene

C.

Butanol

D.

Decanoic acid

Correct answer is B

Propyne (methylacetylene) is an alkyne with the chemical formula HC\(\equiv\)CCH\(_{3}\)

302.

The scientist who stated that matter can be converted into energy is? 

A.

Boyle

B.

Lavoiser

C.

Avogadro

D.

Einstein

Correct answer is D

The principle described by the physicist Albert Einstein's famous formula: E = mc^2, involves mass–energy equivalence.

I.e. the relationship between mass and energy.

303.

The enzyme that converts glucose to ethyl alcohol is?

A.

maltase

B.

zymase

C.

Diatase

D.

Invertase

Correct answer is B

Zymase is an enzyme complex that catalyzes the fermentation of sugar into ethanol and carbon dioxide. It occurs naturally in yeasts.

304.

Give the common name for the following compound (CH\(_{3}\))\(_{2}\) CH CH\(_{2}\) -Br

A.

Isobutyl bromide

B.

Methyl bromide

C.

propyl bromide

D.

Butyl bromide

Correct answer is A

Common name : Isobutyl bromide

IUPAC name : 1-Bromo-2-methylpropane

Boiling point : 102°C

Formula : C\(_4\)H\(_9\)Br

305.

An example of a biodegradable pollutant is?

A.

plastic

B.

sewage

C.

carbon (II) oxide

D.

hydrogen sulphide

Correct answer is B

examples of biodegradable

  • Food waste.
  • Paper waste.
  • Human waste.
  • manure.
  • sewage.
  • Sewage sludge

- Glass, metals, electronic devices, computer parts, batteries, medical waste, plastic bags, plastic bottles, tetra packs, and carbon paper are a few examples of non- biodegradable materials.