JAMB Chemistry Past Questions & Answers - Page 11

51.

Which group does calcium belong to in the periodic table?

A.

Alkaline earth metals

B.

Halogens

C.

Alkali metals

D.

Noble gases

Correct answer is A

Calcium belongs to the alkaline earth metals group in the periodic table. It is located in Group 2 and has two valence electrons.

52.

What is the principal ore of iron, from which iron is extracted?

A.

Calcite

B.

Bauxite

C.

Magnetite

D.

Hematite

Correct answer is D

Hematite (Fe\(_2\)O\(_3\)) is the principal ore of iron and is widely mined for the extraction of iron metal.

53.

How many pi (\(\pi\)) bonds are there in an alkene with six carbon atoms?

A.

4

B.

6

C.

5

D.

3

Correct answer is A

In an alkene with six carbon atoms, there are 5 sigma (σ) bonds (single bonds) between the carbon atoms. Additionally, there are 4 pi (\(\pi\)) bonds associated with the double bonds between the carbon atoms.

54.

What is the chemical formula of rust, which is formed on the surface of iron in the presence of oxygen and moisture?

A.

Fe\(_3\)O\(_4\)

B.

FeO

C.

Fe(OH)3

D.

Fe\(_2\)O\(_3\)

Correct answer is D

Rust is a reddish-brown compound that forms on the surface of iron in the presence of oxygen and moisture. Its chemical formula is Fe\(_2\)O\(_3\), indicating the presence of two iron atoms and three oxygen atoms in the compound.

55.

What is the molar mass of water (H2O)?

A.

18 g/mol

B.

22 g/mol

C.

16 g/mol

D.

12 g/mol

Correct answer is A

The molar mass of water (H2O) is calculated by adding the atomic masses of its constituent elements: 2 hydrogen atoms (each with a molar mass of approximately 1 g/mol) and 1 oxygen atom (with a molar mass of approximately 16 g/mol). Therefore, the molar mass of water is 2 x 1 g/mol + 1 x 16 g/mol = 18 g/mol.