JAMB Chemistry Past Questions & Answers - Page 192

956.

A common characteristic between zinc and the other transition elements is the ability to

A.

have variable oxidation states

B.

from complex ions

C.

act as a catalyst

D.

from coloured ions

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

957.

The purest form of iron which contains only about 0.1% carbon is

A.

pig iron

B.

wrought iron

C.

cast iron

D.

iron pyrite

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

958.

Which of the following compounds will burn with a brick-red colour in a non-luminous Bunsen flame?

A.

LiCI

B.

NaCl

C.

CaCl2

D.

MgCl2

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

959.

Mineral acids are usually added to commercial hydrogen peroxide to

A.

oxidize it

B.

decompose it

C.

minimize its decomposition

D.

reduce it to water and oxygen

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

960.

Commercial bleaching can be carried out using

A.

sulphur (IV) oxide and ammonia

B.

hydrogen sulphide and chlorine

C.

chlorine and sulphur (IV) oxide

D.

ammonia and chlorine

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.