Chemistry

Which of the following CANNOT be an empirical formula?

A. CH B. CH2 C. P2O5 D. N2O4 Correct Answer: Option D Explanation The empirical formula is always in the…

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Cu and HNO3 are not suitable for preparing hydrogen gas because of their?

A. reactivity and oxidation respectively B. conductivity and corrosiveness respectively C. melting point and reduction respectively D. electronegativity and solubility…

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Which of the following statements best explains the difference between a gas and a vapour?

A. Unlike gases, vapours are liquids at room temperature B. Unlike gases, vapour can easily be condensed into liquids C.…

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The diagram above illustrates a conical flask containing water and ice. Which of the following is correct about the diagram?

A. The water is at lower temperature than the ice B. Energy is absorbed when the ice changes to water…

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The position of equilibrium in a reversible reaction is affected by?

A. particle size of the reactants B. vigorous stirring of the reaction mixture C. presence of a catalyst D. change…

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The following factors would contribute to environmental pollution except?

A. production of ammonia B. manufacture of cement C. photosynthesis D. combustion Correct Answer: Option C C. photosynthesis Explanation Photosynthesis…

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The most suitable substance for putting out petrol fire is?

A. water B. carbon(IV) oxide C. fire blanket D. sand Correct Answer: Option B B. carbon(IV) oxide Explanation In order…

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Stainless steel is an alloy comprising of?

A. Fe and C B. Fe and Ni C. Fe, C and Ni D. Fe, C and Al Correct Answer:…

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The valence electrons of 12Mg are in the?

A. 3s orbital B. 2px C. 2s orbital D. 1s orbital Correct Answer: Option A Explanation 12Mg=2,8,2 =1s²2s²2p63s²

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The preferential discharge of ions during electrolysis is influenced by the?

A. mechanism of electrolysis B. electrolytic reactions C. nature of the electrode D. type of electrolytic cell Correct Answer: Option…

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