JAMB Chemistry Past Questions & Answers - Page 217

1,081.

What are the possible oxidation numbers of an element if its atomic number is 17?

A.

-1 and 7

B.

-1 and 6

C.

-3 and 5

D.

-2 and 6

Correct answer is A

17 = 2, 8, 7

1,082.

Which of the following physical properties decreases across the Periodic Table?

A.

Ionization potenial

B.

Electron affinity

C.

Electronegativity

D.

Atomic radius

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,083.

A metallic ion X2+ with an inert gas structure contains 18 electrons. How many protons are there in this ion?

A.

20

B.

18

C.

16

D.

2

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

1,085.

An increase in temperature causes an increase in the pressure of a gas because there is an increase in the?

A.

average velocity of the molecules

B.

number of collisions between the molecules

C.

density of the molecules

D.

free mean path between each molecules and other

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.