JAMB UTME - Chemistry - 2018
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To what volume must \(300\text{cm}^3\) of 0.60M sodium hydroxide solution be diluted to give a 0.40M solution?
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The refreshing and characteristic taste of soda water and other soft drinks is as a result of the presence of
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At what temperature is the solubility of potassium trioxonitrate(V ) equal to that of sodium trioxonitrate (V)?
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What is the concentration of a solution containing 2g of NaOH in 100cm3 of solution? [Na = 23, O =16, H = 1]
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The concentration of a solution containing 2g of NaOH in 100cm3 of solution is 0.40 moldm-3. This can be calculated by using the formula: molarity (M) = number of moles of solute / volume of solution (in liters) First, we need to calculate the number of moles of NaOH in the solution. The molar mass of NaOH is (23 + 16 + 1) = 40 g/mol. So, 2g of NaOH is equal to 2/40 = 0.05 moles. Next, we need to convert the volume of the solution from cm3 to liters. 1 cm3 = 0.001 liters, so 100 cm3 = 0.1 liters. Finally, we can calculate the molarity as follows: M = 0.05 moles / 0.1 liters = 0.5 mol/L = 0.50 moldm-3 So, the concentration of the solution is 0.50 moldm-3.
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When air which contains the gases Oxygen, nitrogen, carbondioxide, water vapour and the rare gases, is passed through alkaline pyrogallol and then over quicklime, the only gases left are;
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The solubility of the solids that dissolves in a given solvent with the liberation of heat will
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The solubility of solids in a given solvent is the amount of solid that can dissolve in the solvent to form a solution. When a solid dissolves in a solvent, it releases heat. The solubility of the solid in the solvent can be affected by changes in temperature. Generally, when the temperature of a solution increases, the solubility of the solid in the solvent increases as well. This is because the increased heat energy makes it easier for the solid particles to separate and dissolve in the solvent. As a result, the solubility of the solid in the solvent will increase with an increase in temperature. On the other hand, if the temperature decreases, the solubility of the solid in the solvent decreases. This is because the decreased heat energy makes it harder for the solid particles to separate and dissolve in the solvent. As a result, the solubility of the solid in the solvent will decrease with a decrease in temperature. In summary, the solubility of solids in a given solvent will generally increase with an increase in temperature and decrease with a decrease in temperature.
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A balanced chemical equation obeys the law of
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A balanced chemical equation obeys the law of conservation of mass. This means that in a chemical reaction, the total mass of the reactants must be equal to the total mass of the products. In other words, atoms cannot be created or destroyed during a chemical reaction, only rearranged. For example, if we burn a piece of wood, the mass of the ashes and the gases released will be equal to the mass of the original wood. This is because the atoms in the wood (carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, etc.) are rearranged during the burning process to form new molecules, but the total number of atoms remains the same. By balancing a chemical equation, we ensure that the same number and type of atoms are present on both sides of the equation, which satisfies the law of conservation of mass.
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A sample of hard water contains some calcium sulphate and calcium hydrogen carbonate. The total hardness may therefore be removed by
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The collision theory explains reaction rates in terms of
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The collision theory explains reaction rates in terms of the frequency of collision of the reactants. In other words, the theory suggests that for a chemical reaction to occur, the reactant particles must collide with sufficient energy and with the correct orientation. The frequency of these collisions is an important factor in determining the rate of the reaction. The more frequently the reactant particles collide, the more likely it is that they will react and form products. Therefore, increasing the frequency of collisions between reactant particles can increase the rate of a chemical reaction. The size of the reactants or the products does not play a significant role in the collision theory.
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To what temperature must a gas at 273k be heated in order to double both its volume and pressure?
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The Sulphide which is insoluble in dilute hydrochloric acid is
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The sulphide which is insoluble in dilute hydrochloric acid is Copper Sulphide (CuS). When metal sulphides react with hydrochloric acid, they undergo an acid-base reaction to produce hydrogen sulphide gas and the corresponding metal chloride. For example, when Iron Sulphide (FeS) reacts with hydrochloric acid, it forms hydrogen sulphide gas (H2S) and iron chloride (FeCl2) as follows: FeS + 2HCl → H2S + FeCl2 However, Copper Sulphide (CuS) does not react with dilute hydrochloric acid, as it is insoluble in this acid. This is due to the fact that CuS is a much less reactive metal sulphide compared to FeS and ZnS, and therefore it does not undergo an acid-base reaction with dilute hydrochloric acid. In summary, CuS is the sulphide which is insoluble in dilute hydrochloric acid due to its low reactivity with acids.
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Which of the following statements is correct about the periodic table?
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Which of the following is an example of a chemical change?
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The constituent common to duralumin and alnico is
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The common constituent found in both duralumin and alnico is aluminum (Al). Duralumin is an alloy made up of aluminum, copper, manganese, and magnesium. It is known for its high strength and light weight, making it useful in various applications such as aerospace and construction. Alnico, on the other hand, is an alloy made of aluminum, nickel, cobalt, iron, and small amounts of other elements. It is used in the production of strong permanent magnets for various applications such as in motors, generators, and loudspeakers. So, even though duralumin and alnico have different properties and uses, they both contain the element aluminum.
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Methanoic acid mixes with water in all proportions and has about the same boiling point as water. Which of the following methods would you adopt to obtain pure water from a mixture of Sand, water and methanoic acid?
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Calculate the pH of \(0.05\ \mathrm{mol\,dm^{-3}}\ \mathrm{H_2SO_4}\)
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To solve this problem, we need to use the formula for calculating the pH of a solution, which is: pH = -log[H+] where [H+] is the concentration of hydrogen ions in moles per liter. The given chemical equation is: H2SO4 + 2H2O → 2H3O+ + SO42- From this equation, we can see that one molecule of sulfuric acid (H2SO4) can donate two hydrogen ions (H+) to the solution, which means that the concentration of hydrogen ions is twice the concentration of sulfuric acid. Therefore, the concentration of hydrogen ions in this solution is: [H+] = 2 x 0.05 moldm^-3 = 0.1 moldm^-3 Now we can use the formula for pH: pH = -log[H+] pH = -log(0.1) pH = 1.00 Therefore, the pH of the solution is 1.00.
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Which of the following are mixtures?
I. Petroleum
II. Rubber latex
III. Vulcanizer's solution
IV. Carbon sulphide
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Which of these sources of water may likely contain the least concentration of Ca\(^{2+}\) and Mg\(^{2+}\)?
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The source of water that is likely to contain the least concentration of Ca2+ and Mg2+ is tap water. Tap water is treated and processed before it is made available for consumption, which often involves removing minerals such as calcium and magnesium. Spring water and river water, on the other hand, are naturally occurring and generally contain higher levels of minerals. Sea water has the highest concentration of minerals, including Ca2+ and Mg2+.
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What is the PH of 0.00 1 moldm\(^{3}\) solution of the sodium hydroxide
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How many atoms are present in 6.0g of magnesium? [Mg = 24, N.A = \(6.02 \times 10^{23}\) mol]
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2KClO3(g) MNO3? 2KCl(s) + 3O2(g)
The importance of the catalyst in the reaction above is that
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(I). \(3\mathrm{CuO}(s) + 2\mathrm{NH}_3(g) \longrightarrow 3\mathrm{Cu}(s) + 3\mathrm{H}_2\mathrm{O}(l) + \mathrm{N}_2(g)\)
(II). \(2\mathrm{NH}_3(g) + 3\mathrm{Cl}_2(g) \longrightarrow 6\mathrm{HCl}(g) + \mathrm{N}_2(g)\)
(III). \(4\mathrm{NH}_3(g) + 3\mathrm{O}_2(g) \longrightarrow 6\mathrm{H}_2\mathrm{O}(l) + \mathrm{N}_2(g)\)
The reactions represented by the equations above demonstrate the
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Which of the compounds is composed of Al, Si, O and H?
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The compound composed of Al, Si, O and H is clay. Clay is a type of sedimentary rock that is made up of very small mineral particles, including hydrated aluminum silicates and other minerals such as quartz and feldspar. These minerals are rich in aluminum, silicon, oxygen, and hydrogen, which gives clay its unique chemical composition. Clay is formed through a process of weathering and erosion of rocks containing these minerals over a long period of time. As water and other natural forces break down the rocks, the mineral particles become suspended in water and are eventually deposited in sedimentary layers. Over time, these layers become compacted and cemented together, forming the solid clay deposits we see today. Therefore, the answer is option C: Clay.
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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
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\(3\mathrm{H}_2(g) + \mathrm{N}_2 \rightleftharpoons 2\mathrm{NH}_3(g)\); H= -ve
In the reaction above, lowering of temperature will
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If one of the following oxides is heated with hydrogen or carbon using a bunsen burner. it is not reduced to the metal, Which one is it?
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The oxide that cannot be reduced to the metal when heated with hydrogen or carbon using a Bunsen burner is magnesium oxide. Magnesium oxide is an ionic compound made up of positively charged magnesium ions and negatively charged oxygen ions. When heated with hydrogen or carbon, the oxygen ions are not easily removed from the compound. This is because the ionic bond between the magnesium and oxygen ions is very strong and requires a lot of energy to break. On the other hand, lead oxide, copper oxide, and tin oxide are all metal oxides and can be reduced to the metal by heating with hydrogen or carbon. This is because they have a weaker bond between the metal and oxygen ions, allowing the oxygen to be removed more easily when heated. In conclusion, magnesium oxide is the oxide that cannot be reduced to the metal when heated with hydrogen or carbon using a Bunsen burner.
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Which of the following metals cannot replace hydrogen from water or steam?
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The situation obtained when a perfect gas expands into a vacuum is
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\( \mathrm{H_2S(g) + Cl_2(g) \rightarrow 2HCl(g) + S(g)} \)
In the reaction above, the substance that is reduced is
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During the electrolysis of copper II sulphate between platinum electrodes, if litmus solution is added to the anode compartment
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During the electrolysis of copper II sulphate between platinum electrodes, if litmus solution is added to the anode compartment, the litmus will turn red and oxygen gas will be evolved. This is because during electrolysis, the positively charged copper ions (Cu2+) in the copper II sulphate solution are attracted to the negative cathode electrode, where they gain electrons and are reduced to form solid copper. At the same time, the negatively charged sulphate ions (SO42-) are attracted to the positive anode electrode, where they lose electrons and are oxidized to form oxygen gas and water. The litmus added to the anode compartment turns red because of the formation of oxygen gas, which is a highly reactive oxidizing agent that can react with the litmus to cause it to turn red. No hydrogen gas is evolved because hydrogen is produced at the cathode, which is in a separate compartment from the anode where the litmus is added.
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The boiling of fat and aqueous caustic soda is referred to as
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The boiling of fat and aqueous caustic soda is referred to as saponification. Saponification is the process of converting fat into soap through a reaction with an alkaline substance, such as caustic soda. The reaction results in the formation of soap (a salt of a fatty acid) and glycerol. This process is important in the manufacture of soap, as it allows the fat to be converted into a useful cleaning product.
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The periodic classification is an arrangement of the elements
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The periodic classification is an arrangement of the elements based on their atomic numbers. The periodic table is a chart that lists all the known chemical elements in order of increasing atomic number, arranged in rows and columns according to their electronic structure and chemical properties. The atomic number of an element is the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom of that element. Each element has a unique atomic number, which determines its position in the periodic table. The elements are arranged in rows called periods, and in columns called groups or families. Elements in the same group have similar properties because they have the same number of valence electrons, which are the electrons in the outermost shell of the atom. The periodic table is an incredibly useful tool for chemists because it allows them to predict the properties of elements based on their position in the table. For example, elements in the same group tend to form similar compounds, so if you know the properties of one element in a group, you can often predict the properties of the other elements in that group. In summary, the periodic classification is an arrangement of the elements based on their atomic numbers. The periodic table is a chart that organizes the elements into rows and columns based on their electronic structure and chemical properties, allowing scientists to make predictions about the behavior of the elements based on their position in the table.
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The figure above shows the electrolysis of molten sodium chloride. Z is the
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The figure shows the electrolysis of molten sodium chloride. During electrolysis, an electric current is passed through a molten or dissolved ionic compound to separate the ions. The positive ions move towards the negative electrode (cathode) and the negative ions move towards the positive electrode (anode). In the figure, the electrode connected to the positive terminal of the battery is the anode and the electrode connected to the negative terminal is the cathode. At the anode, the negatively charged chloride ions (Cl-) lose electrons and are oxidized to form chlorine gas (Cl2). At the cathode, the positively charged sodium ions (Na+) gain electrons and are reduced to form liquid sodium metal (Na). Therefore, the answer is (a) anode where the Cl- ions are oxidized. Z is the anode in the figure.
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The type of bonding in \(\left[\mathrm{Cu}(\mathrm{NH}_3)_4\right]^{2+}\) is
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The type of bonding in [Cu(NH3)4]2+ is coordinate bonding. Coordinate bonding (also known as dative covalent bonding) is a type of covalent bonding where one atom (in this case, the nitrogen atom in NH3) donates a pair of electrons to another atom or ion (in this case, the copper ion Cu2+). The donating atom is called the ligand, and the receiving atom or ion is called the central metal ion. In [Cu(NH3)4]2+, each ammonia molecule (NH3) donates a lone pair of electrons on the nitrogen atom to the copper ion, forming four coordinate bonds between the ligands and the central copper ion. The presence of coordinate bonds is indicated by the use of square brackets around the coordination compound, and the charge on the compound is indicated by the superscript outside the brackets. Therefore, the answer is option A: coordinate.
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The presence of ammonia gas in a desiccator can exclusively be removed by
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The hydrogen ion concentration of a sample of orange juice is 2.0 X 10\(^{-11}\)moldm\(^{-3}\). What is its p\(^{OH}\)? [log102 = 0.3010]
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According to Charles' law, the volume of a gas becomes zero at
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Charles' law states that the volume of a gas is directly proportional to its temperature, provided that the pressure remains constant. This means that as the temperature of a gas increases, its volume also increases. However, it is important to note that this law only applies to ideal gases, which are theoretical gases that perfectly follow the laws of thermodynamics. According to Charles' law, the volume of a gas becomes zero at absolute zero, which is approximately -273°C. At this temperature, the gas particles would have no kinetic energy and would be in their lowest energy state. The volume of a real gas would not actually become zero at absolute zero because the gas particles would have some residual intermolecular interactions that would prevent them from completely collapsing to a single point.
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A substance that is used as a ripening agent for fruits is
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The substance that is commonly used as a ripening agent for fruits is ethene. Ethene, also known as ethylene, is a natural plant hormone that is produced by fruits, especially during the ripening process. It is a colorless gas that can be easily synthesized and used as a ripening agent for fruits. When fruits are exposed to ethene, it triggers a series of biochemical reactions that accelerate the natural ripening process. This can help fruits to ripen faster and more uniformly, which is important for commercial purposes where fruits need to be sold quickly. The use of ethene as a ripening agent is regulated by food safety agencies, as excessive exposure to ethene can cause over-ripening and spoilage of fruits. However, when used in appropriate concentrations, ethene is a safe and effective way to promote the ripening of fruits.
