JAMB Chemistry Past Questions & Answers - Page 174

866.

When excess chlorine is mixed with ethene at room temperature, the product is

A.

1,2 - dichloroethane

B.

1,2 - dichloroethene

C.

1,1 - dichloroethane

D.

1, 1 - dichloroethene

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

867.

Which of the following is NOT involved in the extraction of metals from their ores?

A.

reduction with carbon

B.

reduction with other metals

C.

reduction by electrolysis

D.

oxidation with oxidizing agents

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

868.

Mortar is NOT used for under-water construction because

A.

it hardens by lose of water

B.

its hardening doe not depend upon evaporation

C.

it requires concrete to harden

D.

it will be washed away by the flow of water

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

870.

The scale of a chemical balance is made of iron plate and coated with copper electrolytically because

A.

iron is less susceptible to corrosion than copper

B.

copper is twice as less susceptitible to corrosion as iron

C.

copper is less susceptible to corrosion than iron

D.

copper and iron are equally susceptible to corrosion

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.