JAMB Chemistry Past Questions & Answers - Page 55

271.

Which of the following is a set of neutral oxides?

A.

N\(_2\)O, H\(_2\)O, CO

B.

N\(_2\)O, SO\(_2\), CO

C.

N\(_2\)O, Na\(_2\)O, ZnO

D.

N\(_2\)O, SO\(_3\), NO

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

272.

Which process(es) is/are involved in the turning of starch iodide paper blue-black by chlorine gas?

A.

chlorine attacks the starch to give the blue-black color

B.

chlorine attacks the iodide ion to give the blue-black color

C.

chlorine oxidizes the iodide ion to produce iodine which attacks the starch to give the blue-black color

D.

iodine attacks the starch to give the blue-black color

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

273.

When chlorine water is exposed to bright sunlight, the following products are formed

A.

HCl\(_{(aq)}\) and Cl\(_2\)

B.

HOCl\(_{(aq)}\) and Cl\(_2\)

C.

HCl\(_{(aq)}\) and O\(_2\)

D.

HOCl\(_{(aq)}\) and O\(_2\)

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

274.

Which of the following alkaline earth metals react more spontaneously with water?

A.

Calcium

B.

Beryllium

C.

Magnesium

D.

Strontium

Correct answer is D

The Group 2 metals become more reactive towards water as you go down the Group.

275.

Which of the following metals is the most essential in the regulation of blood volume, blood pressure and osmotic equilibrium?

A.

Zinc

B.

Manganese

C.

Sodium

D.

Iron

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.