NECO Chemistry Past Questions & Answers - Page 16

76.

If two metallic ions of the same concentration migrate to a graphite cathode, the one that would be preferentially discharged is that with the

A.

greater stability in solution

B.

lower electrical charge

C.

smaller mass

D.

stronger tendency to accept electrons

E.

stronger tendency to lose electrons.

Correct answer is D

In an electrolytic cell, when two metallic ions of the same concentration migrate to a graphite cathode, the one that would be preferentially discharged is the one that has the stronger tendency to accept electrons and become a neutral atom.

77.

The planet with the highest number of moon is

A.

Earth

B.

Jupiter

C.

Uranus

D.

Pluto

E.

Venus

Correct answer is B

The planet with the most moons in the Solar System is Jupiter, with a total of 63 confirmed moons (as of 2009).

78.

Pipe-borne water is usually chlorinated in order to

A.

coagulate sediments in the water

B.

improve taste of the water

C.

kill harmful bacteria in the water

D.

make it pure

E.

remove the hardness in the water

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

79.

The rate of a chemical reaction is NOT affected by one of these factors

A.

colour

B.

concentration

C.

presence of light

D.

surface area

E.

temperature

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

80.

The molecular formula of ethylbutanoate is?

A.

CH5COOC26

B.

C3HCOOC2H7

C.

C3H7COOC3H7

D.

C3H7COOC4H9

E.

C3H7COOC2H5

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.