NECO Past Questions and Answers - Page 102

506.

Which statement is NOT true about the composition of starch?

A.

It contains only the atoms of carbon, hydrogen oxygen

B.

It is a polysaccharide

C.

Its empirical formula is C2H20.

D.

It is made from the monomerC6H12O6.

E.

The hydrogen and oxygen atoms are in the ratio 2:1.

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

507.

Which compound is a component of baking powder?

A.

Na2CO3

B.

Na2SO4

C.

KH2CO3

D.

NaHCO3

E.

NaHSO4

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

508.

if an element X with atomic number 13 combines with an element Y whose atomic number is 8 the most likely formula of the compound formed between X and Y is?

A.

XY

B.

X2Y

C.

XY2

D.

X3Y2

E.

X2Y3

Correct answer is E

Element X is aluminum of valency 3+

Element Y is oxygen of valency 2-

Their combination is \(Al_{2}O_{3}\)

510.

A measure of the degree of disorderliness in a chemical system is known as the

A.

activation energy

B.

enthalpy

C.

entropy

D.

equilibrium

E.

free energy.

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.