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Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2024
Atomic Structure and Periodic Table
Solution
The shape of ammonia molecule is
A
V-Shaped or bent
B
Tetrahedral
C
co-plannar
D
trigonal
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
The ammonia molecule is predicted to have a trigonal pyramidal or distorted tetrahedral shape by the valence shell electron pair repulsion (VSEPR) theory. The nitrogen atom at the center of the molecule has five electrons in its valence shell, three of which it shares with the three hydrogen atoms to form bonds. The remaining two electrons form a lone pair. The lone pair repels the bonding orbitals, which causes the molecule to have a distorted tetrahedral shape.
Consequently, The ammonia molecule (NH\(_3\)) has a trigonal pyramidal shape.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71028)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2024
Matter & Separation Techniques
Solution
The percentage of carbon(IV) oxide in air is
A
0.01
B
0.02
C
0.05
D
0.03
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
Air is a mixture of gases in the proportion of Nitrogen - 78%, Oxygen - 21%, Carbon(IV) oxide - 0.03%, Argon - 1% etc
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71029)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2024
Matter & Separation Techniques
Solution
Boyle's law can be expressed mathematically as
A
PV = K
B
PV = RT
C
V =KT
D
\(\frac{V}{T}\) = K
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
Boyle's law states that the pressure and volume of a gas have an inverse relationship when the temperature is kept constant.
⇒ P ∝ \(\frac{1}{V}\)
P = K\(\frac{K}{V}\)
PV = K
Boyle's law can be represented mathematically as PV = K, where P = Pressure, V = Volume and K is a constant.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71047)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2024
Stoichiometry & Mole Concept
Solution
What is the vapour density of 560cm\(^3\) of a gas that weighs 0.4g at s.t.p?
[Molar Volume of gas at s.t.p = 22.4 dm\(^3\) ]
A
6.0
B
8.0
C
16.0
D
32.0
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
Firstly, Relative Molecular mass = 2 x Vapour Density
The challenge is to find the relative molecular mass = Molar mass of the gas
But we were given V = 560cm\(^3\) , Molar Volume = 22.4 dm\(^3\) = 22400cm\(^3\) and Mass = 0.4g
However, we can obtain the value for Number of moles, then easily obtain the value for our Molar mass, using mass given.
⇒ n = \(\frac{V}{M.V}\) = \(\frac{560}{22400}\) = 0.025 mole
Also, n = \(\frac{m}{M}\)
M = \(\frac{m}{n}\) = \(\frac{0.4}{0.025}\) = 16.0
Recall that Molar mass of gas = 2 x V.D
Therefore, V.D = \(\frac{16.0}{2}\) = 8.0
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71052)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2024
Atomic Structure and Periodic Table
Solution
When the subsidiary quantum numbers (l) equals 1, the shape of the orbital is
A
spherical
B
dumb-bell
C
flat
D
round
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
l = 1 corresponds to p-subshell, P\(_x\), P\(_y\), P\(_z\) and the shape of p-orbital is dumb-bell.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71055)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2024
Stoichiometry & Mole Concept
Solution
Esterification reaction is analogous to
A
oxidation reaction
B
neutralization reaction
C
condensation reaction
D
hydrolysis reaction
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
Esterification involves an acid and an alcohol, while neutralization involves an acid and a base.It is a condensation reaction, where two molecules combine to form a larger molecule while eliminating a smaller molecule. In esterification, an alcohol and a carboxylic acid combine to form an ester and water.
Esterification is primarily analogous to a condensation reaction, not a neutralization reaction. In a condensation reaction, two molecules combine to form a larger molecule and a small molecule, such as water, is released. Esterification, the reaction between an alcohol and a carboxylic acid to form an ester, fits this definition as it produces water as a byproduct.
Neutralization reactions, on the other hand, involve the reaction between an acid and a base, producing salt and water, and are not a direct analogy for esterification. However, if condensation is not in the option, and we have only neutralization present among the options, then Neutralization will be the best option.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71056)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2024
Atomic Structure and Periodic Table
Solution
The IUPAC Nomenclature of CH\(_3\)CH\(_2\)C(CH\(_3\))=C(CH\(_3\))\(_2\) for the compound is
A
2,3-dimethylpentene
B
2,3-dimethylpent-2-ene
C
3,4-dimethylpent-3-ene
D
3,4-dimethylpentene
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
The parent name is Pent-2-ene because the double bond is on C-2.
Also, there are two methyl group on C-2 and C-3, hence we have 2,3-dimethyl
Finally, join together the two, we have 2,3-dimethyl pent-2-ene
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71057)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2024
Acids, Bases, and Salts
Solution
H\(_2\)SO\(_4\)
C\(_2\)H\(_5\)OH → C\(_2\)H\(_4\)
170\(^0\)C
The reaction above illustrates
A
oxidation
B
esterification
C
dehydration
D
polymerization
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
The dehydration of ethanol is a chemical reaction that produces ethene and water from ethanol:
The chemical equation for the dehydration of ethanol is:
CH\(_3\)CH\(_2\)OH + H\(_2\)SO\(_4\) → CH\(_2\)=CH\(_2\) + H\(_2\)O
The reaction is performed by heating ethanol with concentrated sulfuric acid at around 170^\circC. Sulfuric acid is a dehydrating agent, meaning it absorbs water.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #71058)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2024
Matter & Separation Techniques
Solution
H\(_2\)SO\(_4\)
C\(_2\)H\(_5\)OH → C\(_2\)H\(_4\)
170\(^0\)C
The reaction above illustrates
A
oxidation
B
esterification
C
dehydration
D
polymerization
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
The dehydration of ethanol is a chemical reaction that produces ethene and water from ethanol:
The chemical equation for the dehydration of ethanol is:
CH\(_3\)CH\(_2\)OH + H\(_2\)SO\(_4\) → CH\(_2\)=CH\(_2\) + H\(_2\)O
The reaction is performed by heating ethanol with concentrated sulfuric acid at around 170^\circC. Sulfuric acid is a dehydrating agent, meaning it absorbs water.
Source: Official Exam / Past Question Archive
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2024
English Grammar
Solution
The following question is based on Khadija Abububakar Jalili's The Life Changer.
From Ummi's narration, what exactly is the "Note of Salvation"?
A
The cheat notes that Tomiwa gave Salma
B
The cheat notes that Kolawole Abdul passed to Salma
C
The cheat notes that the female teacher missed when she searched Salma
D
The cheat notes generally that students copied from in examinations
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
In the novel, 'The Life Changer', the 'Notes of Salvation' is a euphemism for the cheat notes that Kolawole Abdul passed to Salma. This can be found on page 52 of the novel where Salma convinced her seat partner, Kola, during her final examination to scribble and slip her these "notes of salvation" as she had nothing to write.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69866)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2024
English Grammar
Solution
Choose the option that has the same consonant sounds as represented by the underlined letter(s)
archbishop
A
christian
B
chemical
C
archangel
D
sachet
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
archbishop - /ˌɑːtʃˈbɪʃ.əp/
Christian - /ˈkrɪs.tʃən/
chemical - /ˈkem.ɪ.kəl/
archangel - /ˈɑː.keɪn.dʒəl/
sachet - /ˈsæʃ.eɪ/
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69870)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2024
English Grammar
Solution
Choose the option that rhymes with the given word.
permit
A
enlist
B
commit
C
meat
D
profit
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
permit - /pəˈmɪt/ (verb) or /ˈpɜː.mɪt/ (noun)
enlist - /ɪnˈlɪst/
commit - /kəˈmɪt/
meat - /mi:t/
profit - /ˈprɒf.ɪt/
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69872)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2024
English Grammar
Solution
Choose the option that rhymes with the given word.
boys
A
moist
B
elbows
C
noise
D
stays
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
boys - /bɔɪz/
moist - /mɔɪst/
elbows - /ˈel.bəʊz/
noise - /nɔɪz/
stays - /steɪz/
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69875)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2024
English Grammar
Solution
Choose the most appropriate stress pattern from the options below. The stressed syllables are written in capital letters.
productivity
A
PROductivity
B
proDUCtivity
C
producTIvity
D
productiVIty
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
For polysyllabic words that end in "ity", the stress is usually placed on the ante-penultimate syllable i.e. the third syllable from the last. Therefore, the most appropriate stress placement is "producTIvity".
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69878)
English Language
UTME / JAMB 2024
English Grammar
Solution
Choose the option that has the same vowel sound as represented by the underlined letter(s)
busy
A
vineyard
B
automobile
C
twilight
D
island
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
busy - /ˈbɪz.i/
vineyard - /ˈvɪn.jɑːd/
automobile - /ˈɔː.tə.mə.biːl/
twilight - /ˈtwaɪ.laɪt/
island - /ˈaɪ.lənd/
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #69881)