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Question 211
jamb 2023

What is the mass (in grams) of 500 mL of ethanol? (density of ethanol = 0.789 g/mL)

A394.5 mL
B500 mL
C394.5 g
D500 g
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Question 212
jamb 2023

Which of the following substances is NOT hygroscopic?

ASalt
BSugar
CSilica gel
DAluminum
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Question 213
jamb 2023

Which of the following mixtures is an example of a colloid?

AMilk
BOrange juice
CSaltwater
DSugar dissolved in water
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Question 214
jamb 2023

Why is water often referred to as the "universal solvent"?

AWater is the most abundant substance on Earth
BWater is essential for all living organisms.
CWater is involved in many chemical reactions
DWater can dissolve a wide variety of substances due to its polar nature
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Question 215
jamb 2023

Benzene can be converted to its derivative toluene by the addition of a methyl group. The reaction is an example of

ANucleophilic substitution
BElimination reaction
CElectrophilic substitution
DAddition reaction
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Question 216
jamb 2023

What is the main environmental concern associated with sulfur dioxide emissions?

AFormation of acid rain
BGlobal warming potential
CDepletion of the stratospheric ozone
DDepletion of the ozone layer
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Question 217
jamb 2023

At 2.0 atm pressure, the volume of a gas is 4.0 L. If the pressure is reduced to 1.0 atm while keeping the temperature constant, what will be the new volume of the gas?

A2.0 L
B6.0 L
C8.0 L
D4.0 L
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Question 218
jamb 2023

Which functional group is present in alkanals?

ACarbonyl group (C=O)
BHydroxyl group (-OH)
CAlkyl group (-R)
DCarboxyl group (-COOH)
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Question 219
jamb 2023

What happens when alkanoic acids react with alcohols in the presence of an acid catalyst?

ASaponification
BEsterification
CPolymerization
DHydrolysis
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Question 220
jamb 2023

Which of the following metals is commonly alloyed with copper to make brass?

AIron
BNickel
CAluminum
DZinc
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Question 221
jamb 2023

What is the atomic number of aluminium?

A13
B26
C14
D12
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Question 222
jamb 2023

Which type of salt is found in antacid medications and is used to relieve heartburn and indigestion?

AAluminum chloride
BMagnesium chloride
CSodium chloride
DCalcium chloride
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Question 223
jamb 2023

When anhydrous cobalt chloride paper is exposed to water, what color change is observed?

AFrom pink to blue
BFrom white to blue
CFrom blue to white
DFrom blue to pink
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Question 224
jamb 2023

What is the valency of an element with the electronic configuration 2, 8, 7?

A7
B1
C2
D3
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Question 225
jamb 2023

Which of the following methods is commonly used to remove suspended impurities from water?

AFluoridation
BChlorination
CFiltration
DDistillation
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Question 226
jamb 2023

Which transition metal is known for its multiple colorful oxidation states and compounds used in pigments and paints?

ASilver (Ag)
BCopper (Cu)
CGold (Au)
DZinc (Zn)
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Question 227
jamb 2023

Which element is placed at the top of the electrochemical series?

ACopper
BHydrogen
CSodium
DOxygen
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Question 228
jamb 2023

Isotopes of an element have

AThe same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.
BThe same number of neutrons and electrons
CThe same number of protons and neutrons
DThe same number of protons and electrons
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Question 229
jamb 2023

What is the molecular geometry of a molecule with three bonding pairs and no lone pairs around the central atom?

ATetrahedral
BTrigonal planar
CLinear
DOctahedral
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Question 230
jamb 2023

At room temperature and standard pressure, chlorine gas is in which state of matter?

APlasma
BSolid
CLiquid
DGas
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