Acids/base Indicators Jamb Chemistry Past Questions

Question 1

Ethanol is soluble in water due to the presence of a

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  • A. Carbonyl group
  • B. Hydroxyl group
  • C. Phenyl group
  • D. Methyl group
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Question 2

Diamond cannot be used

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  • A. In making bicycle chains
  • B. As abrasives
  • C. In cutting glass and metals
  • D. As dies for drawing wires
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Question 3

Aluminium hydroxide is used in the dyeing industry as a

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  • A. dye
  • B. dispersant
  • C. salt
  • D. mordant
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Question 4

The refreshing and characteristic taste of soda water and other soft drinks is as a result of the presence of

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  • A. carbon(IV)oxide
  • B. carbon(ll)oxide
  • C. soda
  • D. glucose
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Question 5

Soaps clean surfaces on the principle based on?

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  • A. viscosity
  • B. floatation
  • C. elasticity
  • D. surface tension
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