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Question 61
jamb 2001

C(s) + 2S(g) → CS\(_2\)(g)
ΔH = +89 kJ mol-1
The chemical equation above implies that

Aeach of carbon and sulphur has 89 kJ of energy
Bboth carbon and sulphur contribute 89 kJ of energy
C89 kJ of energy is released
D89 kJ of energy is absorbed
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Question 62
jamb 2001

Ethanoic acid is

Atribasic
Bunionizeable
Cmonobasic
Ddibasic
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Question 63
jamb 2001

What current in amperes will deposit 2.7g of aluminium in 2 hours?
[Al = 27, F = 96 500 C mol-1]

A32
B8
C4
D16
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Question 64
jamb 2001

Which of the following best explains the increase in the rate of a chemical reaction as the temperature rises?

AThe bonds in the reacting molecules are more readily broken
BThe molecular collisions become more violent
CA lower proportion of the molecules has the necessary minimum energy to react
DThe collision frequency of the molecules increase
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Question 65
jamb 2001

A metal M displaces zinc from zinc chloride solution. This shows that

AM is more electronegative than zinc
BZinc is above hydrogen in the series
CM is more electropositive than zinc
DElectrons flow from zinc to M
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Question 66
jamb 2001

P(g) + Q(g) ↔ 3R(s) + S(g) ΔH is negative
Which of the following will increase the yield of R?

AUsing a larger close vessel
BIncreasing the temperature
CRemoving some S
DAdding a positive catalyst
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Question 67
jamb 2001

In which of the following reactions does reduction takes place

AFe2+ - e- → Fe3+
B2O2- →O2 + 4e-
CCr – 2e- → Cr2+
D2H+ + 2e- → H2
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Question 68
jamb 2001

Phosphorus is stored under water to prevent it from

ADehydrating
BBecoming inert
CSmelling
DCatching fire
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Question 69
jamb 2001

The chemical used for coagulation in water purification is

AAluminium tetraoxosulphate (VI)
BCopper tetraoxosulphate (VI)
CSodium tetraoxosulphate (VI)
DCalcium tetraoxosulphate (VI)
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Question 70
jamb 2001

Environmental pollution is worsened by the release from automobile exhausts of?

AWater vapour
BSteam
CSmoke
DHeavy metals
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Question 71
jamb 2001

What is the decrease in volume of air when pyrogallol is shaken with 30.00cm\(^3\) of air ?

A15.00cm3
B6.30cm3
C0.63cm3
D0.06cm3
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Question 72
jamb 2001

Pure solvents are obtained by

ADistillation
BCondensation
CExtraction
DEvaporation
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Question 73
jamb 2001

Deliquescent substances are used for

ACooling
BWetting
CMelting
DDrying
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Question 74
jamb 2001

The pollution from petroleum spillage in rivers and lakes can best be dispersed by

APouring detergents
BPassing of ships through the area
CPouring organic solvents
DEvaporation
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Question 75
jamb 2001

Which of the following statements is correct about the average kinetic energy of the molecules of a gas?

AIt increase with increase in pressure
BIt increase at constant temperature
CIt increase with increase in temperature
DIt increase with increase in volume
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Question 76
jamb 2001

An element X with relative atomic mass 16.2 contains two isotopes \(^{16}_{8}\)X with relative abundance of 90% and \(^{m}_{8}\)X with relative abundance of 10%. The value of m is

A16
B18
C12
D14
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Question 77
jamb 2001

Four elements W, X, Y and Z have atomic number 2,6,16 and 20 respectively. Which of these elements is a metal?

AX
BW
CZ
DY
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Question 78
jamb 2001

Millikan's contributions to the development of atomic theory is the determination of

Acharge on electron
Bpositive rays
Ccharge to mass ratio
Dcathode rays
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Question 79
jamb 2001

An oxide XO\(_2\) has a vapour density of 32. What is the atomic mass of X?

A32
B20
C14
D12
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Question 80
jamb 2001

Cancerous growths are cured by exposure to

Aγ - rays
Bβ - rays
Cα - rays
Dinfrared rays
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