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.

486.

Which of the following pollutants will lead to the depletion of ozone layer?

A.

chlorofluorocarbon

B.

carbon (ii) oxide

C.

hydrogen sulphide

D.

sulphur (iv) oxide

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

487.

Which two gases can be used for the demonstration of the fountain experiment?

A.

SO\(_4\) and NH\(_3\)

B.

SO\(_3\) and NH\(_3\)

C.

HCl and NH\(_3\)

D.

SO\(_2\) and CO

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

488.

A radioactive nucleus has a half-life of 20 years, starting with 100,000 particles, how many particles will be left exactly at the end of 40 years

A.

75,000 particles

B.

35,000 particles

C.

25,000 particles

D.

50,000 particles

Correct answer is C

Given:

t\(\frac{1}{2}\) = 20 years

After the first 20 years, half of the substance (\(\frac{1}{2} \times 100,000 = 50,000\)) will have decayed. Hence, we have 100,000 - 50,000 = 50,000 particles left.

After the second 20 years (being 40 years in all), half of the remaining substance (\(\frac{1}{2} \times 50,000 = 25,000\)) will have decayed. 

Remaining particles after 40 years = 50,000 - 25,000

= 25,000 particles.

489.

Na\(_2\)CO\(_3\) + 2HCl \(\to\) 2NaCl + H\(_2\)O + CO\(_2\)

The indicator most suitable for this reaction should have a pH equal to

A.

5

B.

7

C.

3

D.

9

Correct answer is C

Methyl orange is the best indicator for the reaction with range 3.1 - 4.4.

490.

The molecular shape and bond angle of water are respectively

A.

linear, 180°

B.

bent, 109.5°

C.

tetrahedral, 109.5°

D.

bent, 105°

Correct answer is D

The shape of water molecule = Bent/ V- shaped The bond angle of water = 104.5°/ 105°