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Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2006
Organic Chemistry I: Hydrocarbons & Crude Oil
Solution
An example of aliphatic unsaturated hydrocarbon is
A
pentane
B
butanol
C
propene
D
benzene
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
Unsaturated hydrocarbons are organic compounds that are entirely made up of carbon and hydrogen atoms and consist of a double or a triple bond.
Unsaturated hydrocarbons are compounds composed of carbon and hydrogen atoms, with one or more carbon-carbon double or triple bonds in their chemical structure.
In other words, unsaturated hydrocarbons are the Alkenes(C=C) and the Alkynes (C≡C). Hence, propene is the only alkene member in the given options.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #3288)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2006
Organic Chemistry I: Hydrocarbons & Crude Oil
Solution
Which of the following has an isomer?
A
C6H6
B
C2H6
C
C4H10
D
C2H4
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
The molecule C4H10 has two isomers. These are commonly known as "butane" and "isobutane".
C4H10 represents a four-carbon alkane, and the only structural variations possible are a straight chain (n-butane) and a branched chain (isobutane) or 2-methylpropane.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #3289)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2006
Chemical Bonding & Intermolecular Forces
Solution
CH3 - CH2 - C≡CH
The hybridization in the compound above is
A
Sp2
B
sp
C
sp3 and sp2
D
sp3 and sp
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
In the molecule CH3-CH2-C≡CH, the hybridization of the carbon atoms are: sp3 for the first carbon (CH3), sp3 for the second carbon (CH2), sp for the third carbon (C≡C), and sp for the fourth carbon (C≡CH).
sp3 hybridization: The first and second carbon atoms are each bonded to four other atoms (three hydrogen atoms and one carbon atom), so they are sp3 hybridized.
sp hybridization: The third and fourth carbon atoms are involved in a triple bond, which requires the use of sp hybrid orbitals to form the strong sigma bond and two pi bonds.
Key points to remember:
A carbon atom with single bonds to four other atoms is sp3 hybridized.
A carbon atom with one double bond and two single bonds is sp2 hybridized.
A carbon atom with a triple bond and one single bond is sp hybridized.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #3290)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2006
Particulate Nature of Matter, Laws & Formulae
Solution
One mole of a hydrocarbon contains 36g of carbon and its vapour density is 20. The structure of the hydrocarbon is
A
CH3C ≡ CH
B
CH3CH = CH2
C
CH3CH2C ≡ CH
D
CH3CH2 CH3
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
2VD = Rmm VD = Vapour density; Rmm - Relative
2 * 20 = 40 Molecular mass
Mole of carbon = 36/12 = 3
Mole of H2 = 40 - 36 = 4
The compound contains 3 mole of carbon and 4 hydrogen
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #3291)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2006
Organic Chemistry II: Functional Groups, Polymers & Biomolecules
Solution
An emulsion may be produced by shaking a detergent solution with
A
palm wine
B
ethanoic acid
C
palm oil
D
water
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
The correct answer is C. Palm oil.
An emulsion is a mixture of two or more liquids that don't normally mix, such as oil and water. Detergents can help stabilize emulsions.
Palm oil is an oil that can be emulsified with water using a detergent solution. When you shake a detergent solution with palm oil, the detergent molecules can help stabilize the mixture, creating an emulsion.
The other options won't produce an emulsion:
A. Palm wine is a liquid that's already miscible with water.
B. Ethanoic acid (acetic acid) is a polar solvent that's miscible with water.
D. Water is already a component of the detergent solution, so shaking it with more water won't create an emulsion.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #3292)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2006
Stoichiometry, Mole Concept & Volumetric Analysis
Solution
The products of the combustion of candle wax are?
A
hydrogen and water
B
oxygen and water
C
carbon (IV) oxide and water
D
carbon (II) oxide and water
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
The heat of the flame vaporizes the liquid wax (turns it into a hot gas), and starts to break down the hydrocarbons into molecules of hydrogen and carbon. These vaporized molecules are drawn up into the flame, where they react with oxygen from the air to create heat, light, water vapor (H\(_2\)O) and carbon dioxide (CO\(_2\)).
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #3293)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2006
Stoichiometry, Mole Concept & Volumetric Analysis
Solution
When 50cm\(^3\) of a saturated solution of sugar of molar mass 342 g at 40\(^o\)C was evaporated to dryness, 34.2g of dry solid was obtained. The solubility of sugar at 40\(^o\)C is
A
2.0 mol dm-3
B
3.5 mol dm-3
C
7.0 mol dm-3
D
10.0 mol dm-3
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option A
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
Given:
Volume of solvent, V = 50cm\(^3\)
Molar mass, M = 342g
Mass of solute, m = 34.2g
Solubility = ?
Solubility = \(\frac{mass}{molar mass}\times\)\(\frac{1000}{Volume of solvent}\)
= \(\frac{34.2}{342}\times\)\(\frac{1000}{50}\)
= 2 moldm\(^{-3}\)
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #3294)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2006
Air & Environmental Chemistry
Solution
Which of the following results in the fall of acid rain?
A
Oxides of lead
B
Particulate matter
C
Oxides of sulphur
D
Gaseous hydrocarbon
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option C
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
The correct answer is C. Oxides of sulphur.
Acid rain is formed when pollutants in the atmosphere, such as sulphur dioxide (SO₂) and nitrogen oxides (NOx), react with water, oxygen, and other chemicals to form acidic compounds. These compounds can then fall to the ground as precipitation, resulting in acid rain.
Sulphur dioxide (SO₂) is a major contributor to acid rain. When SO₂ is released into the atmosphere, it can react with water and oxygen to form sulphuric acid (H₂SO₄), which is a strong acid:
SO₂ + H₂O + 1/2O₂ → H₂SO₄
The other options are not directly responsible for acid rain:
A. Oxides of lead are toxic pollutants, but they don't contribute to acid rain.
B. Particulate matter can be a pollutant, but it's not directly involved in acid rain formation.
D. Gaseous hydrocarbons can contribute to smog and other air quality issues, but they're not a primary cause of acid rain.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #3295)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2006
Stoichiometry, Mole Concept & Volumetric Analysis
Solution
Water has the ability to dissolve almost all substance because its molecules has a structure with
A
one positive end and one neutral end
B
one positive end and one negative end
C
two negative ends
D
two positive ends
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
Water is considered a "universal solvent" because of its polar molecular structure, which allows it to dissolve a wider range of substances than most other liquids due to its ability to interact with both positive and negative charges of other molecules, effectively breaking them apart and dissolving them in water; essentially, it can dissolve more substances than any other liquid.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #3296)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2006
Water, Solutions & Solubility
Solution
When a crystal was added to the clear solution of its salt, the crystal did not dissolve and the solution remained unchanged. This showed that the solution was
A
supersaturated
B
concentrated
C
unsaturated
D
saturated
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option D
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
The correct answer is D. Saturated.
When a crystal of a salt is added to a saturated solution of the same salt, the crystal does not dissolve, and the solution remains unchanged. This indicates that the solution has reached its maximum capacity to dissolve the salt, and no more salt can be dissolved.
A saturated solution is a chemical equilibrium state where the rate of dissolution of the solute equals the rate of precipitation. In this case, the solution is already holding as much dissolved salt as it can, so the added crystal doesn't dissolve.
The other options are not correct:
A. Supersaturated solutions are unstable and can't persist indefinitely. If a crystal were added to a supersaturated solution, it would trigger precipitation.
B. Concentrated solutions have a high amount of solute dissolved in the solvent, but this doesn't necessarily mean the solution is saturated.
C. Unsaturated solutions have the capacity to dissolve more solute. If a crystal were added to an unsaturated solution, it would dissolve.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #3297)
Chemistry
UTME / JAMB 2006
Atomic Structure, Orbitals & Nuclear Chemistry
Solution
A particle that contains 11 protons, 12 neutrons and 10 electrons is probably a
A
neutral non-metal
B
metallic ion
C
non-metallic ion
D
neutral metal
medium Difficulty
Verified Correct Answer: Option B
Chemical Principles & Mechanism
Given:
n(P) = 11
n(N) = 12
n(e-) = 10
\(^{23}_{11}\) X \(^+\) ⇒ The positive sign shows that it is a metallic ion because all metals are positively charged.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #3298)
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)