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Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2024
Stoichiometry & Mole Concept
Solution
The pH of a 0.001 mol dm\(^{-3}\) of H\(_2\)SO\(_4\) is
[Log\(_{10}\)2 = 0.3]
A
2.7
B
3.0
C
3.3
D
2.0
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
H\(_2\)SO\(_4\) is a strong acid, so it will completely dissociate into corresponding ions.
On dissociation, H\(_2\)SO\(_4\) → 2H\(^+\) + SO\(_4\)\(^{2-}\)
If the concentration of H\(_2\)SO\(_4\) is 0.001 M so, the concentration of 2H\(^+\) will be 0.002 M (0.001 x 2). This is because 1 molecule of H\(_2\)SO\(_4\) gives 2H\(^+\) ions.
Recall that pH = - Log\(_{10}\)[H\(^+\)]
pH = - Log\(_{10}\)[2H\(^+\)] (basicity is 2)
= - Log\(_{10}\)[2 x 0.001]
= - (Log\(_{10}\)2 + Log\(_{10}\) 0.001)
= - (Log\(_{10}\)2 + Log\(_{10}\) 10\(^{-3}\))
Also recall that Log\(_{10}\)2 = 0.3 and Log\(_{10}\)10 = 1
Therefore, pH = - (0.3 - 3)
= - ( - 2.7)
= 2.7 - Option A
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #70245)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2024
Atomic Structure and Periodic Table
Solution
The principle which states that no two electrons in the same orbitals of an atom have same value for all four quantum numbers is the
A
Aufbau principle
B
Hund's rule
C
Pauli Exclusion principle
D
Dilution principle
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
The Aufbau Principle states that, in the ground state of an atom or ion, electrons fill atomic orbitals of the lowest available energy level before occupying higher-energy levels.i.e 1S2S2P..
Hund's rule states that electrons fill orbitals singly before pairing up, and that electrons in singly occupied orbitals have the same spin.
The Pauli Exclusion Principle states that, in an atom or molecule, no two electrons can have the same four electronic quantum numbers.
The dilution principle is a method for measuring the concentration of a solute in a solution, or the volume of a fluid compartment.
Option C is the correct answer.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #70267)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2024
Stoichiometry & Mole Concept
Solution
How much of 5g of radioactive element whose half life is 50days remains after 200days?
A
2.50 g
B
1.25 g
C
0.63 g
D
0.31 g
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
There are several methods of solving this radioactivity problem. One of the easiest is:
\(\frac{Original mass}{2^n}\) = Residual mass
Where n = number of activity = \(\frac{exposure time}{half life}\)
Given:
Original mass = 5g, exposure time = 200 days , half life = 50 days, Residual mass = ?
Substituting all the given parameters appropriately, we have
n = \(\frac{200}{50}\)
n = 4
\(\frac{Original mass}{2^n}\) = Residual mass
\(\frac{5}{2^4}\) = Residual mass
\(\frac{5}{16}\) = Residual mass
Residual mass = 0.3125g = 0.31g
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #70268)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2024
Atomic Structure and Periodic Table
Solution
The group VIII elements are the inert gases because they
A
have lone pair of electrons on their valence shells
B
all have completely filled valence shells
C
are all solids
D
are all polyatomic molecules
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
Group VIII also known as inert gases all have their valence shell completely filled with electrons, hence they are referred to as Group O.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #70270)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2024
Atomic Structure and Periodic Table
Solution
Na\(_2\)X ⇌ 2Na\(^+\) + X\(^{2-}\)
The bond between Na and X is likely to be
A
covalent
B
dative
C
ionic
D
metallic
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
Sodium is a metal and X is a non-metal, so the bond between them is ionic. Ionic bonds form when a metal bonds with a non-metal.
Element X receives 2 electrons from Na metal and became negatively charged.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #70275)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2024
Atomic Structure and Periodic Table
Solution
The highest isotope of hydrogen is
A
Deuterium
B
protium
C
tritium
D
positron
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
The most common isotope of hydrogen, making up more than 99.98% of all hydrogen in the universe. Protium is the lightest isotope of hydrogen and is also known as ordinary hydrogen. Its symbol is 1H. However, the highest isotope of Hydrogen is Tritium \(^3\)T with 1 proton and 2 neutrons.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #70276)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2024
Acids, Bases, and Salts
Solution
The ions responsible for permanent hardness in water are sulphates of
A
Fe\(^{3+}\) and Mg\(^{2+}\)
B
Ca\(^{2+}\) and Mg\(^{2+}\)
C
Fe\(^{2+}\) and Fe\(^{3+}\)
D
Na\(^{+}\) and Ca\(^{2+}\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
Water is considered permanently hard when it contains soluble chlorides and sulphates of calcium and magnesium. These salts do not precipitate out when the temperature increases, so boiling the water will not remove them.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #70261)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2024
Acids, Bases, and Salts
Solution
One of the following is not a water pollutant?
A
Inorganic fertilizers
B
Warm water affluent
C
Oxygen gas
D
Biodegradable waste
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
Oxygen is not a water pollutant. In fact, oxygen is essential for the survival of life in water.
Some examples of water pollutants include:
Chemical pollutants: Pesticides, fertilizers, and waste from landfills and septic systems
Organic wastes, Microbial contaminants ,Nutrients ,Plastics ,Faecal waste ,Radioactive substances ,Phosphorus and nitrogen.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #70262)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2024
Matter & Separation Techniques
Solution
What method is suitable for the separation of gases present in air?
A
Catalytic cracking of liquid air
B
Fractional distillation of liquid air
C
Thermal decomposition of air
D
Catalytic decomposition of air
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
Fractional distillation is the most common method for separating the gases in air. This method is used because the gases in air have a difference in boiling points of less than 25 K, making them suitable for fractional distillation.
Here's how fractional distillation works:
1. Liquefy the gases: Air is converted into liquid air by increasing the pressure and decreasing the temperature.
2. Separate carbon dioxide and water vapour: As the temperature drops below 0^\circC, carbon dioxide separates as dry ice and water vapor separates as ice.
3. Pass the liquid air through a column: The liquid air is then passed through a fractional distillation column, where the gases are separated based on their boiling points.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #70265)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2024
Acids, Bases, and Salts
Solution
When Sulphur(IV)oxide is passed into solution of acidified tetraoxomanganate(VII), the colour changes from
A
blue to green
B
pink to yellow
C
purple to colourless
D
Orange to green
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
When sulphur dioxide (SO\(_2\) gas is passed through an acidified potassium permanganate (KMnO\(_4\)) solution, the solution changes from purple to colourless. This is because of a redox reaction, where KMnO\(_4\) acts as an oxidizing agent and SO\(_2\) acts as a reducing agent.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #70277)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2024
Matter & Separation Techniques
Solution
Water gas obtained from the gasification of coke is made up of
A
Nitrogen and Carbon(II) oxide
B
Nitrogen and Hydrogen
C
Hydrogen and Carbon(II) oxide
D
Carbon(II)oxide and Carbon(IV)oxide
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
Water gas also known as synthesis gas is obtained from the gasification of coke. It is a flammable, poisonous gas mixture that's made up of carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrogen (H\(_2\)).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #70278)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2024
Acids, Bases, and Salts
Solution
Sulphur(IV)oxide can be used as a
A
coating agent
B
dehydrating agent
C
refrigerant
D
drying agent
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
Sulphur(IV) oxide has many uses including food preservation, refrigeration, laboratory reagent and solvent, sulphuric acid production, fumigant etc.Sulphur(IV) oxide is a good refrigerant because it has a high heat of evaporation and can be easily condensed.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #70279)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2024
Stoichiometry & Mole Concept
Solution
The molecular formular of a hydrocarbon with an empirical formula of CH\(_3\) and a molar mass of 30 is
A
C\(_2\)H\(_4\)
B
C\(_3\)H\(_3\)
C
C\(_2\)H\(_6\)
D
C\(_6\)H\(_6\)
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
Empirical formula x n = Molecular mass
(CH\(_3\) ) X n = 30 ; Given that C = 12, H = 1
[ 12 + (1x3) ] n = 30
15n = 30
n = \(\frac{30}{15}\)
n = 2.
Molecular formula = (CH\(_3\) ) X n = (CH\(_3\) ) X 2 = C\(_2\)H\(_6\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #70284)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2024
Stoichiometry & Mole Concept
Solution
The difference in molecular mass between an alkene and alkyne with six carbon per mole is
A
10
B
12
C
2
D
14
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
Alkene family has the general formular C\(_n\)H\(_{2n}\), thus Alkene with 6 Carbon atoms is C\(_6\)H\(_{12}\), while the alkyne family has the general formula C\(_n\)H\(_{2n-2}\), thus alkyne with 6 carbon atoms is C\(_6\)H\(_{10}\).
The difference between them is the H\(_2\).
If H = 1, then H\(_2\) = 1 x 2 = 2.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #70285)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2024
Organic Chemistry
Solution
COMPOUND
S
T
U
V
W
FORMULA
ROR'
RCOOH'
RCOR'
ROH'
RCOOR'
From the table above, which of these two compounds can form functional group isomers?
A
S and T
B
T and U
C
S and V
D
T and V
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
ROH' and ROR' can form functional group isomers because they are the functional groups of alcohols and ethers, respectively.
Ethers have a pair of alkyl or aromatic groups attached to a linking oxygen atom. ROH is the functional group of alcohols, which are derivatives of water with one hydrogen atom replaced by an alkyl group.
Alcohols (ROH) and ethers (ROR') can form functional group isomers because they have the same chemical formula but different functional groups. E.g CH\(_3\)CH\(_2\)OH and CH\(_3\)OCH\(_3\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #70286)