JAMB Chemistry Past Questions & Answers - Page 179

891.

The atomic number of caesium is 55 and its atomic mass is 133. The nucleus of caesium atom therefore contains

A.

78 protons and 55 elections

B.

55 protons and 78 neutrons

C.

55 neutrons 78 electrons

D.

78 protons and 55 neutrons

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

892.

Elements X and Y have electronic configurations 1s\(^2\)2s\(^2\)2p\(^4\) and 1s\(^2\)2s\(^2\)2p\(^2\)3s\(^6\)3p\(^1\) respectively. When they combine, the formula of the compound formed is?

A.

XY

B.

YX

C.

X2Y3

D.

Y2X3

Correct answer is D

\(\frac{\text{Element X}}{1s^22s^21p^4}\)

Valency of X is 2


\(\frac{\text{Element Y}}{1s^22s^22p^63s^23P^1}\)

valency of Y is 3

There is an exchange of valency when a compound is being formed. Hence, we have Y\(_2\)X\(_3\)

893.

The atomic radius of Li, Na and K are 1: 33A, 1. 54A and 1. 96A res pectively. Which of the following explaqins this gradation in atomic radius?

A.

electropositivity decreases from Li to Na to K

B.

electronegativity decreases from Li to Na to K

C.

the number of the electron shells increases from Li to Na to K

D.

the elements are in the same period

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

895.

The minimum volume of oxygen required for the complete combustion of a mixture of 10cm 3 of CO and 15 cm 3 of H 2 is

A.

25.0cm3

B.

12.5 cm3

C.

10.0 cm3

D.

5.0cm3

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.