Jamb Chemistry 2006 Past Questions and Answers

Question 1:

• JAMB 2006

The raw materials used for the smelting of iron ore in a furnace is

A. CaSO₄
B. CaCO₃
C. CuSO₄
D. Zn(NO₃)₂

Question 2:

• JAMB 2006

The raw materials used for the smelting of iron ore in a furnace is

A. CaSO₄
B. CaCO₃
C. CuSO₄
D. Zn(NO₃)₂

Question 3:

• JAMB 2006

On heating, which of the following compounds will decompose to the free metal, nitrogen (IV) oxide and oxygen?

A. Ca(NO₃)₂
B. Cu(NO₃)₂
C. AgNO₃
D. NaNO₃

Question 4:

• JAMB 2006

The group IA metals are not found free in nature because they

A. Are very reactive and unstable
B. Are malleable and ductile
C. Have high melting and boiling point
D. Conduct heat and electricity

Question 5:

• JAMB 2006

Carbon exist naturally in the combined state as

A. Graphite
B. Coal
C. Diamond
D. Wood