JAMB Chemistry Past Questions & Answers - Page 309

1,541.

The ions X- and Y+ are isoelectronic, each containing a total of 10 electrons.
How many protons are in the nuclei of the neutral atoms of X and Y respectively?

A.

10 and 10

B.

9 and 9

C.

11 and 9

D.

9 and 11

Correct answer is D

X- means one excess electron, hence 9 protons while Y +/- means one deficit electron hence 11 protons X and Y = 9 and 11

1,542.

The electronic configuration of an elements is 1s22s22p63s23p3. How many unpaired electrons are there in the element?

A.

5

B.

4

C.

3

D.

2

Correct answer is C

The atomic number of phosphorus is 15 and the 3p sublevel has three unpaired electrons.

1,543.

Atoms of element X (with 2 electrons in the outer shell). combine with atoms of Y (with 7 electrons in the outer shell). Which of the following statements is FALSE? The compound formed?

A.

has formula XY

B.

is likely to be ionic

C.

contains X2+ ions

D.

contains Y- ions

Correct answer is A

The compound formed by a mixture of X and Y will be \(XY_{2}\) not XY.

1,544.

A sample of a gas exerts a pressure of 8.2 atm when confined in a 2.93 dm3 container at 20°C. The number of moles of gas in the sample is?

(R = 0.082 litre atm / deg mole)

A.

1.00

B.

2.00

C.

3.00

D.

4.00

Correct answer is A

PV = nRT
2.93 x 8.2 = 0.082 x 293 xn
∴ n = (2.93 x8.2) / (0.082 x 293)
n = 1

1,545.

A given quantity of a gas occupies a volume of 228 cm3 at a pressure of 750mm Hg. What will be its volume at atmospheric pressure?

A.

220 cm3

B.

225 cm3

C.

230 cm3

D.

235 cm3

Correct answer is B

P1V1 = P2V2 ∴ 750 x 228 = 760 V2
V2 = (750 x 228 cm3) / (760) = 225 cm3