JAMB Chemistry Past Questions & Answers - Page 72

356.

The periodic classification is an arrangement of the elements

A.

atomic weights

B.

isotopic weights

C.

molecular weights

D.

atomic numbers

Correct answer is D

Elements in the periodic table are arranged according to their atomic number (proton number). Electronegativity increase from left to right while atomic radius increases down the group

Elements in the periodic table are arranged according to their atomic number (proton number). Electronegativity increase from left to right while atomic radius increases down the group

357.

Which of the following statements is correct about the periodic table?

A.

Elements in the same period have the same number of valence electrons

B.

The valence electrons of the elements in the same period increase progressively across the period

C.

Elements in the same group have the same number of electron shells

D.

The non-metallic Properties of the elements tend to decrease across each period

Correct answer is B

The valence electrons refer to the number of electrons in the outer shell. Across a period (horizontal row), the valence electron increases.

358.

On which of the following is the solubility of a gaseous substance dependent? 
I. Nature of solvent 
II. Nature of solute 
III. Temperature 
IV. Pressure

A.

I, II, III and IV

B.

I and II only

C.

II only

D.

III and IV only

Correct answer is D

The solubility of a gas decreases with an increase in temperature and a decrease in pressure.

359.

A basic postulate of the kinetic theory of gases is that the molecules of a gas move in straight lines between collisions. This implies that

A.

collisions are perfectly elastic

B.

forces of repulsion exist

C.

forces of repulsion and attraction are in equilibrium

D.

collisions are inelastic

Correct answer is A

According to one of the kinetic theories of gases, When collisions occur, the molecules lose no kinetic energy; that is, the collisions are said to be perfectly elastic.

360.

A correct electrochemical series can be obtained from Na, Ca, Al, Mg, Zn, Fe, Pb, H, Cu, Hg, Ag, Au by interchanging

A.

Al and Mg

B.

Zn and Fe

C.

Zn and Pb

D.

Pb and H

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.