JAMB Chemistry Past Questions & Answers - Page 144

716.

Which of the following happens during the electrolysis of molten sodium chloride?

A.

Sodium ion loses an electron

B.

Chlorine atom gains an electron

C.

Chlorine ion gains an electron

D.

Sodium ion is oxidized

E.

Chloride ion is oxidized

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

717.

Sodium sulphate decahydrate (Na2SO4.10 H2O) on exposure to air loses all its water of crystallization.
The process of loss is known as

A.

efflorescence

B.

hygroscopy

C.

deliquescence

D.

effervescence

E.

dehydration

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

718.

A piece of burning sulphur will continue to burn in a gas jar of oxygen to give misty fumes which readily dissolved in water. The resulting liquid is

A.

sulphur (VI) trioxide

B.

tetraoxosulphate (VI) acid

C.

trioxosulphate (IV) acid

D.

dioxosulphate (II) acid

E.

hydrogen sulphide

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

719.

How many isomeric forms are there for the molecular formula C3H6Br2?

A.

1

B.

2

C.

3

D.

4

E.

5

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

720.

The correct name of the compound with the above structural formula is

A.

2-methylbut -1-ene

B.

2-methylbut -2-ene

C.

2-methylbutane

D.

2-ethylprop-1 -ene

E.

2-ethylprop-2-ene

Correct answer is A

C2H5 - CH=CH2

             CH3

the compound above is numbered from right to left and is named 2 - methyl but - 1 - ene.