JAMB Chemistry Past Questions & Answers - Page 39

191.

How many valence electrons are contained in the element \(^{31}_{15}P\)?

A.

3

B.

4

C.

15

D.

31

Correct answer is A

The element is Phosphorus in group 5 with valencies of 3 and 5.

192.

The products of the thermal decomposition of ammonium trioxonitrate(v) are?

A.

Nitrogen (I) Oxide and Water

B.

Ammonia and Oxide

C.

Nitrogen and Water

D.

Nitrogen (IV) Oxide and Water

Correct answer is A

NH\(_4\)NO\(_3\) Ammonium Trioxonitrate(V) , unlike all other metallic trioxonitrates(v), decomposes on heating to give nitrogen(i)oxide N\(_2\)O and water.

193.

Four elements P, Q, R and S have atomic numbers of 4, 10, 12 and 14 respectively. Which of these elements is noble gas? 

A.

P

B.

Q

C.

R

D.

S

Correct answer is B

They are the most stable due to having the maximum number of valence electrons their outer shell can hold. Therefore, they rarely react with other elements since they are already stable.

194.

If the quantity of oxygen occupying 2.76L container at a pressure of 0.825 atm and 300k is reduced by one-half, what is the pressure exerted by the remaining gas?

A.

1.650atm

B.

0.825atm

C.

0.413atm

D.

0.275atm

Correct answer is A

Using the combined gas law formula,

Given that P\(_1\) = 0.825,   V\(_1\) = 2.76 L, V\(_2\) = 1.38 L, P\(_2\) = ?

And T1 = T2; we would have P\(_2\) = [ P\(_1\) X V\(_1\) ] ÷ V\(_2\)

: [0.825 X 2.76]  ÷ 1.38

= 1.650atm

195.

Which of the following substances is a mixture?

A.

Granulated sugar

B.

Seawater

C.

Sodium chloride

D.

Iron filling

Correct answer is B

A Mixture contains two or more constituents which can be easily separated by physical methods. Examples include Air, Soil, Palm oil, Sea water, Blood, Crude oil, etc