JAMB Chemistry Past Questions & Answers - Page 89

441.

An example of an acidic oxide is

A.

NO

B.

CO

C.

SO2

D.

CuO

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

442.

The metal whose ore can be concentrated by passing it through a magnetic separator is

A.

Zn

B.

Sn

C.

Cu

D.

Ca

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

443.

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

A.

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

B.

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

C.

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

D.

The valence electrons of the elements increase progressively across the period

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

444.

Which of the following is not an alkali?

A.

Ca(OH)2

B.

NH3

C.

NaOH

D.

Al(OH)3

Correct answer is D

Al(OH)3 is not generally an alkali but is amphoteric; acting as a base and an acid when the need arises.

445.

Alkanols have the general molecular formula

A.

CnH2n-2

B.

CnH2n+1CHO

C.

CnH2n-2OH

D.

CnH2n+1OH

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.