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Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2006
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
a reversible process oocurs
D
a new substance is formed
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
Physical changes alter the appearance or state of a substance without changing its chemical composition, while chemical changes result in the formation of new substances with different properties.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #3299)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2006
Kinetic Theory of Matter & Gas Laws
Solution
The volume of 2.5 moles of oxygen at s.t.p is
[Molar volume of a gas at s.t.p = 22.4 dm3]
A
50.0 dm3
B
84.0 dm3
C
28.0 dm3
D
56.0 dm3
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
1 mole of gas at s.t.p = 22.4
2.5 moles → 2.5 * 22.4 = 56.00 dm3
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #3300)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2006
Atomic Structure, Orbitals & Nuclear Chemistry
Solution
Nuclear fission involves the splitting of a heavy element into two nuclei of
A
nearly equal masses with a release of energy and radiation
B
equal masses with a release of energy
C
equal masses with a release of energy and radiation
D
unequal masses without any release of energy
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
The correct answer is A. Nearly equal masses with a release of energy and radiation.
However, nuclear fusion actually involves the combining of two light nuclei to form a heavier nucleus, not the splitting of a heavy element. This process releases a significant amount of energy and, in some cases, radiation.
Examples of nuclear fusion include:
- The sun's core, where hydrogen nuclei (protons) fuse to form helium, releasing vast amounts of energy in the process.
- Fusion reactions in tokamaks and other experimental devices, where isotopes of hydrogen (such as deuterium and tritium) are fused to form helium and release energy.
The correct description of nuclear fission, on the other hand, is:
- The splitting of a heavy element (such as uranium or plutonium) into two or more lighter nuclei, releasing energy and radiation in the process.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #3301)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2006
Stoichiometry, Mole Concept & Volumetric Analysis
Solution
What is the molar mass of a substance, if 0.4 mole of the substance has a mass of 25.0g?
A
62.5 g
B
40.0 g
C
6.3 g
D
2.5 g
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
Given:
m = 25g
n = 0.4
M = ?
Using Number of moles, n = \(\frac{mass}{Molar mass}\)
M = \(\frac{m}{n}\)
M = \(\frac{25}{0.4}\)
M = 62.5g
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #3302)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2006
Stoichiometry, Mole Concept & Volumetric Analysis
Solution
The element with the electron configuration 1S\(^2\)2S\(^2\)2P\(^3\) is
A
calcium
B
chlorine
C
oxygen
D
nitrogen
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
The element with the electron configuration 1S\(^2\)2S\(^2\)2P\(^3\) is Nitrogen.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #3303)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2006
Periodic Table & Periodicity
Solution
A decrease in atomic size and an increase in nuclear charge across a period lead to
A
an increase in the tendency to lose electron
B
an increase in chemical reactivity
C
a decrease in electropositivity
D
a decrease in covalency in bond formation
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
The correct answer is C. A decrease in electropositivity.
As you move across a period in the periodic table:
- Atomic size decreases due to the increase in effective nuclear charge.
- Nuclear charge increases due to the addition of protons.
This results in:
- A stronger attraction between the nucleus and electrons, making it more difficult for the atom to lose electrons.
- A decrease in electropositivity (the tendency of an atom to lose electrons and form a positive ion).
The other options are incorrect:
A. The tendency to lose electrons actually decreases across a period.
B. Chemical reactivity can increase or decrease across a period, depending on the specific elements and their electron configurations.
D. The decrease in atomic size and increase in nuclear charge can actually lead to an increase in the covalent character of bonds, as the atom becomes more electronegative.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #3728)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2006
Nature of Matter & Separation Techniques
Solution
The order in which a mixture of sand, ammonium chloride and sodium chloride can be separated is
A
dissolution → dryness → filtration → evaporation
B
filtration → sublimation → evaporation → dryness
C
sublimation → dissolution → filtration → evaporation
D
dissolution → filtration → sublimation → evaporation
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
To separate sand, NH₄Cl, and NaCl, you can use sublimation to isolate NH₄Cl, followed by dissolving the remaining mixture in water, filtering out the sand, and then evaporating the solution to recover NaCl.
Sublimation of NH₄Cl
Heat the mixture of sand, NH₄Cl, and NaCl in a china dish covered with a funnel (plugged with cotton).
NH₄Cl will sublime (transform directly from solid to gas) and condense on the cooler surface of the funnel, leaving behind a mixture of sand and NaCl.
Collect the NH₄Cl from the funnel walls.
Dissolving and Filtering:
Add water to the remaining mixture of sand and NaCl.
NaCl will dissolve in water, while sand will remain undissolved.
Filter the mixture to separate the sand from the NaCl solution.
3. Evaporating the NaCl Solution:
Evaporate the water from the NaCl solution, leaving behind solid NaCl crystals.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #3729)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2006
Atomic Structure, Orbitals & Nuclear Chemistry
Solution
The idea of planetary electron was that of
A
Rutherford
B
Thompson
C
Bohr
D
Dalton
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
Ernest Rutherford proposed the idea of the planetary model of the atom, where electrons orbit a central nucleus, in 1911.
The idea of a "planetary electron," where electrons orbit the nucleus like planets around the sun, is attributed to Ernest Rutherford; his model is often called the "planetary model" of the atom. While Bohr later refined this model by proposing fixed energy levels for electrons, the initial concept of electrons orbiting a central nucleus like planets was put forward by Rutherford. The idea of a "planetary" model of the atom, where electrons orbit the nucleus like planets around the sun, was later proposed by Niels Bohr in 1913.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #3730)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2006
Kinetic Theory of Matter & Gas Laws
Solution
If 30cm\(^3\) of gas at 50\(^0\)C is warmed to 80\(^0\)C at a fixed pressure, the fractional increase in volume is
A
0.009
B
0.093
C
0.910
D
1.090
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
Given:
V\(_1\) = 30cm\(^3\)
T\(_1\) = 50\(^0\)C + 273 = 323K
V\(_2\) = ?
T\(_2\) = 80\(^0\)C + 273 = 353K
According to Charles' law: \(\frac{V_1}{T_1}\) = \(\frac{V_2}{T_2}\)
V\(_2\) = \(\frac{{353}\times{30}}{323}\)
V\(_2\) = 32.79 cm\(^3\)
Increase in volume = V\(_2\) - V\(_1\) = 32.79 - 30 = 2.79 cm\(^3\)
Fractional increase in volume = \(\frac{{V_2} - {V_1}}{V_1}\)
= \(\frac{{32.79} - {30}}{30}\)
= 0.09287
= 0.093
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #3731)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2006
Organic Chemistry I: Hydrocarbons & Crude Oil
Solution
2C\(_2\)H\(_2\)(g) + 5O\(_2\)(g) → 4CO\(_2\)(g) + 2H\(_2\)O(g)
In the reaction above, the mass of carbon(IV)oxide produced on burning 78 g of ethyne is
[C =12, O = 16, H = 1]
A
264 g
B
39 g
C
352 g
D
156 g
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
2C\(_2\)H\(_2\)(g) + 5O\(_2\)(g) → 4CO\(_2\)(g) + 2H\(_2\)O(g)
2 moles : 4 moles
n = \(\frac{mass}{molar mass}\) = \(\frac{78}{26}\)
If 3 moles : 6 moles
n = \(\frac{m}{M}\)
m = n x M
m = 6 x 44
m = 264g
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #3732)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2006
Oxidation, Reduction & Redox Reactions
Solution
The ion that can be used as an oxidizing agent is
A
Au3+
B
Fe3+
C
ClO-
D
Ca2+
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
All the other options given, in their atom state can be good oxidizing agents but the ions are reducing agents.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #3733)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2006
Electrolysis & Electrochemical Cells
Solution
Zinc and carbon rods are used as anode and cathode respectively in a
A
Leclanche cell
B
lead accumulator
C
Daniel cell
D
voltaic cell
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
In a Leclanche cell, the anode and the cathode are a zinc rod and a carbon rod respectively. The electrolyte is an ammonium chloride solution or paste (wet or dry cell).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #3736)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2006
Oxidation, Reduction & Redox Reactions
Solution
In which of the following is the oxidation number of sulphur equal to - 2?
A
SO3
B
S8
C
H2S
D
SO2
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
H\(_2\)S = 0
Bearing in mind that the oxidation state of H = + 1
H\(_2\) + S = 0
2(+1) + S = 0
+ 2 + S = 0
S = 0 - 2
S = - 2
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #3738)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2006
Stoichiometry, Mole Concept & Volumetric Analysis
Solution
Na\(_2\)CO\(_3\)(g) + 2HCl(aq) → 2NaCl(aq) + H\(_2\)O(l) + CO\(_2\)(g)
How many moles of sodium trioxocarbonate (IV) are there in a 25 cm\(^3\) solution which required 10cm\(^3\) of 0.05 mol dm\(^3\) hydrochloric acid solution to neutralize it?
A
1.000 mole
B
0.100 mole
C
0.010 mole`
D
0.111 mole
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
\(\frac{C_A V_A}{C_BV_B} = \frac{a}{b}\)
\(\frac{0.05 \times 10}{C_B \times 25} = \frac{2}{1}\)
50C\(_B\) = 0.5
C\(_B\) = \(\frac{0.5}{50} = \frac{1}{100}\)
= 0.01
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #3740)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2006
Chemical Energetics & Thermochemistry
Solution
If the heat of combustion of hydrogen is -285.8kJ,
What is the heat of formation of water?
A
+571.6 kJ
B
-571.6 kJ
C
-285.8 kJ
D
+285.8 kJ
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
Heat of combustion (\DeltaH^\circc) is the energy released when a substance is burnt in oxygen.
The heat of formation (\DeltaH^\circf) is the energy released or absorbed when a substance is formed from its constituent elements.
The chemical equation is H\(_2\) + 1/2 O\(_2\) → H\(_2\)O
Since the heat of formation of H\(_2\) is zero (\DeltaHf(H\(_2\) ) = 0 kJ/mol), and the heat of combustion of H\(_2\) is -285.8 kJ/mol, we can use the following relationship:
\DeltaHc(H\(_2\) ) = \DeltaHf( H\(_2\)O) - \DeltaHf(H\(_2\) )
Rearrange to solve for \DeltaHf( H\(_2\)O):
\DeltaHf( H\(_2\)O) = \DeltaHc(H\(_2\) ) + \DeltaHf(H\(_2\) )
= -285.8 kJ/mol + 0 kJ/mol
= -285.8 kJ/mol
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #3741)