Oxides And Trioxocarbonate (iv) Salts Jamb Chemistry Past Questions

Question 1

Which of the following tests would confirm-unequivocally that a solution X contain the sulphate ion if it gives with?

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  • A. silver nitrates solution, a white precipates insoluble in dilute HNO3
  • B. barium chloride solution, a white precipitate insoluble in dilute H2SO4
  • C. barium chloride solution, a white precipitate soluble in dilute HCl
  • D. barium chloride solution a white precipitate soluble in dilute ammonia
  • E. barium chloride solution a white precipitate insoluble in dilute HCl
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Question 2

An example of an acidic oxide is

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  • A. NO
  • B. CO
  • C. SO2
  • D. CuO
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Question 3

SO\(_3\) is not directly dissolved in water in the industrial preparation of H\(_2\)SO\(_4\) by the contact process because

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  • A. SO\(_3\) is an acidic gas
  • B. Acid is usually added to water and not water to acid
  • C. The reaction between SO\(_3\) and water is violently exothermic
  • D. SO\(_3\) does not dissolve readily in water
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Question 4

Which of the following is a set of neutral oxides?

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  • A. N\(_2\)O, H\(_2\)O, CO
  • B. N\(_2\)O, SO\(_2\), CO
  • C. N\(_2\)O, Na\(_2\)O, ZnO
  • D. N\(_2\)O, SO\(_3\), NO
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Question 5

Sodium carbonate crystals on exposure to a dry atmosphere change to a white powder. This phenomenon is known as?

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  • A. deliquescence
  • B. hygroscopy
  • C. oxidation
  • D. efforescence
  • E. sublimation
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