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.

481.

In the reaction between sodium hydroxide and tetraoxosulphate (VI) solutions, what volume of 0.5 molar sodium hydroxide would exactly neutralize 10cm\(^3\) of 1.25 molar tetraoxosulphate (vi) acid?

A.

25cm\(^3\)

B.

10cm\(^3\)

C.

20cm\(^3\)

D.

50cm\(^3\)

Correct answer is D

Equation of reaction : 2NaOH + H\(_2\)SO\(_4\) → Na\(_2\)SO\(_4\) + 2H\(_2\)O
Concentration of a base, CB = 0.5M
Volume of acid, V\(_A\) = 10cm\(^3\)
Concentration of an acid, C\(_A\) = 1.25M
Volume of base, V\(_B\) = ?
Recall:

\(\frac{C_A V_A}{C_B V_B} = \frac{n_A}{n_B}\) ... (1)

N.B: From the equation,

\(\frac{n_A}{n_B} = \frac{1}{2}\)

From (1)

\(\frac{1.25 \times 10}{0.5 \times V_B} = \frac{1}{2}\)

\(\frac{12.5}{0.5V_B} = \frac{1}{2}\)

25 = 0.5V\(_B\)
VB = 50.0 cm\(^3\)

482.

Which of the following is a physical change?

A.

Exposing white phosphorus to air

B.

Burning kerosene

C.

Dissolving calcium in water

D.

Freezing ice cream

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

483.

Consider the equation below:

Cr\(_2\)O\(_7 ^{2-}\) + 6Fe\(^{2+}\) + 14H\(^{+}\) \(\to\) 2Cr\(^{3+}\) + 6Fe\(^{3+}\) + 7H\(_2\)O.

The oxidation number of chromium changes from

A.

+5 to +3

B.

+6 to +3

C.

-2 to +3

D.

+7 to +3

Correct answer is B

Cr\(_2\)O\(_7 ^{2-}\) + 6Fe\(^{2+}\) + 14H\(^{+}\) \(\to\) 2Cr\(^{3+}\) + 6Fe\(^{3+}\) + 7H\(_2\)O

The oxidation of Cr in Cr\(_2\)O\(_7 ^{2-}\) :

Let the oxidation of Cr = x; 

2x + (-2 x 7) = -2 \(\implies\) 2x - 14 = -2

2x = 12 ; x = +6

Hence, the change in oxidation of Cr = +6 to +3

484.

Which of the following pairs cannot be represented with a chemical formula?

A.

air and bronze

B.

bronze and sodium chloride

C.

copper and sodium chloride

D.

caustic soda and washing soda

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

485.

Which of the following describes the chemical property of acids?

A.

None of the above

B.

Acid + XCO\(_3\) \(\to\) Salt + H\(_2\)O + NH\(_3\)

C.

Acid + NaOH \(\to\) Normal salt + CO\(_2\)

D.

Acid + X\(_n\)CO\(_3\) \(\to\) Salt + H\(_2\)O + CO\(_2\)

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.