Non-metals And Their Compounds Jamb Chemistry Past Questions

Question 1

The condition required for corrosion to take place is the presence of

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  • A. Oxygen and Carbon (IV) oxide
  • B. Water and Oxygen
  • C. Water and Carbon (IV) oxide and Oxygen
  • D. Water and Carbon (IV) oxide
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Question 2

Sulphur exists in six forms in the solid state. This property is known as

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  • A. Isomerism
  • B. Allotropy
  • C. Isotopy
  • D. Isomorphism
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Question 3

The electronic configuration of element Z is 1s\(^2\) 2s\(^2\) 2p\(^6\) 3s\(^2\) 3p\(^1\). What is the formula of the compound formed between Z and tetraoxosulphate (VI) ion.

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  • A. Z\(_3\)(SO\(_4\))\(_2\)
  • B. ZSO\(_4\)
  • C. Z\(_2\) SO\(_4\)
  • D. Z\(_2\)(SO\(_4\))\(_3\)
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Question 4

The sulphide that is commonly used in coating electric fluorescent tubes is?

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  • A. iron(ii)Sulphide
  • B. tin(ii)sulphide
  • C. Zinc Sulphide
  • D. lead(iv) Sulphide
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