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Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2015
Oxidation, Reduction & Redox Reactions
Solution
\(Cu_2S_{(s)}+ O_{2(g)} = 2CU_{(s)} + SO_{2(g)}\).
In the above reaction, the oxidation number of Cu changes from ___ to _______?
A
+1 to 0
B
0 to +2
C
+2 to +1
D
0 to +1
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
The oxidation number is from +1 to O as a result of the release of sulphur. Options B, C, and D are not the actual oxidation number for copper
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40950)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2015
Organic Chemistry I: Hydrocarbons & Crude Oil
Solution
The number of isomers formed by C6H14 is
A
4
B
5
C
2
D
3
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
The number of isomers C6H14 cm is 5. it will not form options A,C, D
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40952)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2015
Stoichiometry, Mole Concept & Volumetric Analysis
Solution
The basic particles from which matter could be made up of are as follow, except?
A
Salt
B
Atom
C
Ion
D
Molecule
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
Salt is a chemical used for varieties of purposes, so it’s not part of matter, Atom being the smallest part of molecule and ion are charge which are part of matter
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40954)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2015
Stoichiometry, Mole Concept & Volumetric Analysis
Solution
The energy value of petrol can be determined by
A
Bomb calorimeter
B
Catalytic cracker
C
Fractionating column
D
Thermometer
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
A bomb calorimeter is the device primarily used to determine the energy value (or calorific value) of petrol (or gasoline) by measuring the heat released during its combustion.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40956)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2015
Stoichiometry, Mole Concept & Volumetric Analysis
Solution
What volume of 0.5mldm3 H2SO4 will exactly neutralize 20cm3 of 0.1moldm3 NaOH Solution?
A
2.0cm3
B
5.0cm3
C
6.8cm3
D
8.3cm3
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
2NaOH + H2SO4 → Na2SO4 + 2H2O
CaVa) ÷ (CbVb) = ratio of acid / ratio of base
0.5Va ÷ (0.1 × 20) = ½
Va = 2.0cm3
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40960)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2015
Organic Chemistry II: Functional Groups, Polymers & Biomolecules
Solution
Detergents are manufactured with straight hydrocarbon chains, is to make them
A
soluble
B
biodegradable
C
cheaper
D
foamy
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
Biodegradable because the straight hydrocarbons are natural and slightly soluble in water. Options A,C,D do not have strength hydrocarbon chains and they could harm the environment if they are made with the detergent
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40976)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2015
Air & Environmental Chemistry
Solution
Which of the following results in the fall of acid rain?
A
oxide of lead
B
particulate matter
C
oxides of sulphur
D
gaseous hydrocarbon
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
Oxide of sulphur is formed as a result of acid rain. Options A,B, D are not formed as a result of the pressure of acid
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40977)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2015
Water, Solutions & Solubility
Solution
The furring of kettles is caused by the presence of what compound in water?
A
calcium tetraoxosulphate (IV)
B
calcium hydrogentrioxocarbonate (IV)
C
calcium hydroxide
D
calcium trioxocarbonate (IV)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
Calcium hydrogen carbonate, often present in temporary hard water, is boiled in a kettle to remove the hardness. In the process, a scale forms on the inside of the kettle in a process known as furring of kettles. This scale is composed of calcium carbonate.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40979)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2015
Nature of Matter & Separation Techniques
Solution
A difference between chemical and physical change is that in a chemical change
A
oxygen is consumed
B
heat is supplied
C
the reversible process occurs
D
a new substance is formed
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
In chemical change a new substance is formed while in physical change no new substance is formed. Options A,B,C are all properties of a physical change
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40981)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2015
Kinetic Theory of Matter & Gas Laws
According to the kinetic theory an absence in temperature causes the kinetic energy of particles to
A
decrease
B
increase
C
remain constant
D
be zero
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option D.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40984)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2015
Stoichiometry, Mole Concept & Volumetric Analysis
Solution
PCL5(g)= PCL3(g) + Cl2(g)
In the reaction above, a decrease in pressure will
A
Decelerate the reaction
B
Increase yield of Pcl3
C
Increase the yield of Pcl5
D
Accurate the reaction
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
If we decrease the pressure in the reaction, there will be rapid breakage spilling of pcl5. And these follows a principle that molecule of gases tends to move from a region of higher pressure to low pressure. Option A,C,D will not be affected by pressure decrease
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40986)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2015
Stoichiometry, Mole Concept & Volumetric Analysis
Solution
Which of the following gives a precipitation when treated with NaOH Solution?
A
AlCl3
B
NH4Cl
C
Na2CO3
D
CH3COONa
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
AlCl3 will give a precipitate when treated with solution. Option B,C,D will not give a precipitate when treated with NaOH solution
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #40995)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2015
Atomic Structure, Orbitals & Nuclear Chemistry
Electronic configuration of an element 13 in the subsidiary energy level is
A
\( 1s^2 2s^2 2p^6 3s^2 3p^1 \)
B
\( 1s^22s^2 2p^4 3p^1 3s^1 \)
C
\( 1s^2 2s^2 2p^6 3s^2 3p^3 \)
D
\( 1s^1 2s^2 2p^6 3s^2 3p^4 \)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option A.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #41001)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2015
Metals, Transition Elements & Extraction
Solution
Alloys are best prepared by
A
electroplating
B
Arc-welding
C
reducing and mixture of their metallic
D
cooking a molten of the metals
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
Alloy is a metal that consist of two or more metals mixed together e.g. is mass which is an alloy of copper and zinc. Are not prepared with option A,B,C, and the do not result in mixture and metals together
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #41222)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2015
Nature of Matter & Separation Techniques
In countries where the temperature fall below 273k, salt always spilled on the road in order to
A
increase the boiling point
B
increase the density of the ice
C
make the ice impure
D
reduce the freezing point of ice
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
No expanded working has been attached for this question yet. The verified answer is Option D.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #41223)