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.

366.

In a mixture of gases which do not react chemically together, the pressure of the individual gas is?

A.

atmospheric pressure

B.

vapor pressure

C.

total pressure

D.

partial pressure

Correct answer is D

The pressure exerted by an individual gas in a mixture is known as its partial pressure

367.

consider the reaction represented by the following equation: 2SO\(_2\) + O\(_2\)  ⇌ 2SO\(_3\) 

A decrease in the pressure of the reaction would

A.

decrease in the concentration of SO\(_2\)

B.

have no effect on the reaction

C.

shift the equilibrium position to the left

D.

shift the equilibrium position to the right

Correct answer is C

Decrease in pressure favors the side with higher volume thus the equilibrium position will shift to the left

368.

If the oxidation potential of Mg and Al are +2.37 volts and + 1.66 volts respectively, then the Mg would?

A.

not replace Al

B.

be replaced by Al

C.

remain in the solution

D.

replace Al

Correct answer is D

Cation which is lower in the series (less electropositive) will show a greater tendency to be discharged.

369.

The process by which alkanoic acid reacts reversibly with alkanols is known as?

A.

saponification

B.

esterification

C.

carboxylation

D.

halogenation

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

370.

The oxidation of chromium in Cr\(_2\)O\(_7)\(-2\) ?

A.

+4

B.

+5

C.

+6

D.

+7

Correct answer is C

2 atoms of Cr,

7 X -2 atoms of O

2Cr - 14 = -2

2Cr = -2 + 14

2Cr = 12

Cr = 6