Year : 
2016
Title : 
Chemistry
Exam : 
JAMB Exam

Paper 1 | Objectives

11 - 20 of 50 Questions

# Question Ans
11.

The colour of litmus in an alkaline medium is

A. Red

B. Yellow

C. Pink

D. Blue

Detailed Solution

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12.

The compounds CH3CH2CHO and CH3COCH3 can be distinguished from each other using

A. Dilute ammonia

B. Benedict's solution

C. Tollen's reagent

D. Sodium hydroxide solution

Detailed Solution

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13.

Which of the following statements is true about 2-methylpropane and butane

A. They have different number of carbon atoms

B. They are members of same homologous series

C. They have the same boiling points

D. They have different chemical properties

Detailed Solution

They are members of same homologous series and Isomers as well
There is an explanation video available below.
14.

The process that requires the use of hardwater in its operation is

A. Tanning

B. Bottling

C. Laundry

D. Dyeing

Detailed Solution

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15.

What is the concentration of a solution containing 2g of NaOH in 100cm3 of solution?
[Na=23, O=16, H=1]

A. 0.05 moldm-3

B. 0.30 moldm-3

C. 0.50 moldm-3

D. 0.40 moldm-3

Detailed Solution

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16.

The radioisotope used in industrial radiography for the rapid checking of faults in welds and casting is

A. Phosphorus-32

B. Cobalt-60

C. Carbon-14

D. Iodine-131

Detailed Solution

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17.

The compound produced when sodium peroxide is heated with excess sodium is

A. Na2CO3

B. Na2O

C. NaNO2

D. NaOH

Detailed Solution

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18.

The pollutant that contributes to the depletion of the ozone layer is

A. CFCs

B. NO2

C. SO2

D. CO

Detailed Solution

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19.

Which of the following properties is not peculiar to matter?

A. Kinetic energy of particles increases from solid to gas

B. Random motion of particles increases from gas to solid

C. Orderliness of particles increases from gas to liquid

D. Random motion of particles increases from liquid to gas

Detailed Solution

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20.

Cast iron is used in making

A. Chains and agricultural implements

B. Iron sheets and retort stand

C. Nails and iron rods

D. Stoves and cookers

Detailed Solution

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11.

The colour of litmus in an alkaline medium is

A. Red

B. Yellow

C. Pink

D. Blue

Detailed Solution

There is an explanation video available below.
12.

The compounds CH3CH2CHO and CH3COCH3 can be distinguished from each other using

A. Dilute ammonia

B. Benedict's solution

C. Tollen's reagent

D. Sodium hydroxide solution

Detailed Solution

There is an explanation video available below.
13.

Which of the following statements is true about 2-methylpropane and butane

A. They have different number of carbon atoms

B. They are members of same homologous series

C. They have the same boiling points

D. They have different chemical properties

Detailed Solution

They are members of same homologous series and Isomers as well
There is an explanation video available below.
14.

The process that requires the use of hardwater in its operation is

A. Tanning

B. Bottling

C. Laundry

D. Dyeing

Detailed Solution

There is an explanation video available below.
15.

What is the concentration of a solution containing 2g of NaOH in 100cm3 of solution?
[Na=23, O=16, H=1]

A. 0.05 moldm-3

B. 0.30 moldm-3

C. 0.50 moldm-3

D. 0.40 moldm-3

Detailed Solution

There is an explanation video available below.
16.

The radioisotope used in industrial radiography for the rapid checking of faults in welds and casting is

A. Phosphorus-32

B. Cobalt-60

C. Carbon-14

D. Iodine-131

Detailed Solution

There is an explanation video available below.
17.

The compound produced when sodium peroxide is heated with excess sodium is

A. Na2CO3

B. Na2O

C. NaNO2

D. NaOH

Detailed Solution

There is an explanation video available below.
18.

The pollutant that contributes to the depletion of the ozone layer is

A. CFCs

B. NO2

C. SO2

D. CO

Detailed Solution

There is an explanation video available below.
19.

Which of the following properties is not peculiar to matter?

A. Kinetic energy of particles increases from solid to gas

B. Random motion of particles increases from gas to solid

C. Orderliness of particles increases from gas to liquid

D. Random motion of particles increases from liquid to gas

Detailed Solution

There is an explanation video available below.
20.

Cast iron is used in making

A. Chains and agricultural implements

B. Iron sheets and retort stand

C. Nails and iron rods

D. Stoves and cookers

Detailed Solution

There is an explanation video available below.