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Question 41
jamb 2023

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

ACopper
BHydrogen
CSodium
DOxygen
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Question 42
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 43
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 44
jamb 2023

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

APlasma
BSolid
CLiquid
DGas
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Question 45
jamb 2023

Sodium reacts vigorously with water to produce

ASodium chloride (NaCl) and oxygen gas (O2)
BSodium nitrate (NaNO3) and water (H2O)
CSodium hydroxide (NaOH) and hydrogen gas (H2)
DSodium oxide (Na2O) and hydrogen gas (H2)
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Question 46
jamb 2023

Which of the following is a unique property of water compared to other liquids?

AIt is a poor solvent
BIt does not evaporate
CIt expands when freezing
DIt has a low heat capacity
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Question 47
jamb 2023

The contact process is used for the industrial production of

Asulfuric acid (H2SO4)
BHydrochloric acid (HCl)
CSodium hydroxide (NaOH)
DCalcium oxide (CaO)
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Question 48
jamb 2023

If gas A has a molar mass of 32 g/mol and gas B has a molar mass of 64 g/mol, what is the ratio of their diffusion rates?

A2:1
B1:2
C1:1
D1:4
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Question 49
jamb 2023

Which of the following compounds is an example of an electrovalent bond?

ANaCl (sodium chloride)
BCO2 (carbon dioxide)
CH2O (water)
DCH4 (methane)
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Question 50
jamb 2023

A blue litmus paper turns red when dipped into a solution. What does this indicate about the solution?

AThe solution is basic
BThe solution is neutral
CThe solution is acidic
DThe litmus paper is faulty
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Question 51
jamb 2023

When a substance is oxidized, it

ALoses electrons
BGains oxygen atoms
CGains electrons
DLoses protons (H+ ions)
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Question 52
jamb 2023

What is the symbol used to represent an alpha particle?

Aα
Bγ
Cδ
Dβ
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Question 53
jamb 2023

Which of the following is a common property of non-metals?

AExist as solids at room temperature
BTend to gain electrons in chemical reactions
CHigh thermal conductivity
DReadily form cations in chemical reactions
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Question 54
jamb 2023

What is the mass percentage of carbon (C) in methane (CH4)? (The molar mass of carbon is approximately 12 g/mol.)

A25%
B12%
C75%
D50%
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Question 55
jamb 2023

What type of reaction is involved in the formation of alkanols from alkenes?

AElimination reaction
BRedox reaction
CSubstitution reaction
DAddition reaction
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Question 56
jamb 2023

What is the common name for ethanoic acid?

AAcetic acid
BButyric acid
CPropionic acid
DFormic acid
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Question 57
jamb 2023

Which separation technique is used to separate different pigments in a mixture based on their affinity for a stationary phase and a mobile phase?

AChromatography
BFiltration
CDecantation
DDistillation
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Question 58
jamb 2023

What is the empirical formula of a compound containing 40.00% carbon, 6.67% hydrogen, and 53.33% oxygen by mass?

AC\(_4\)H\(_8\)O\(_4\)
BCH\(_2\)O
CC\(_2\)H\(_4\)O\(_2\)
DC\(_3\)H\(_6\)O\(_3\)
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Question 59
jamb 2023

What is the main source of carbon monoxide (CO) in urban areas?

AVolcanic eruptions
BVehicle emissions
CForest fires
DIndustrial processes
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Question 60
jamb 2023

Which of the following is a primary constituent of crude oil?

APentane
BEthanol
CHeptane
DMethane
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