NECO Past Questions and Answers - Page 93

461.

Which of the following will Increase the rate of reaction of Chips of a metal M as shown in the equation below?

M(s)+2HC1(aq) → MCI2 (aq) + H2(g)

A.

Adding some distilled water

B.

Decreasing the temperature

C.

Diluting the hydrochloric acid

D.

Grinding the metal into powder

E.

Increasing the pressure

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

462.

What is the colour of phenolphthalein indicator in a basic medium?

A.

Blue

B.

Colourless

C.

Orange

D.

Pink

E.

Yellow

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

463.

\( ^{234}_{90}Th → ^{234}_{91}Pa + X \)
In the nuclear reaction above, X is

A.

\( ^0_1e \)

B.

\( ^0_{-1}e \)

C.

\( ^4_2He \)

D.

\( ^1_0n \)

E.

\( ^1_1p\)

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

464.

When dust particles collide randomly in a beam of Sunlight, the phenomenon observed is known as

A.

Brownian movement.

B.

Dialysis

C.

Diffusion

D.

Osmosis

E.

Tyndall effect

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

465.

The most efficient absorber of ultraviolet radiation in the atmosphere is

A.

CO2

B.

H2

C.

H2O

D.

02

E.

O3

Correct answer is E

No explanation has been provided for this answer.