Atomic structure and bonding - Jamb Chemistry Past Questions and Answers

Question 206:

• JAMB 2019

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

A. Isomerism
B. Allotropy
C. Isotopy
D. Isomorphism

Question 207:

• JAMB 2019

Which important nitrogen-containing compound is produced in Haber's process?

A. NH\(_3\)
B. NO\(_2\)
C. NO
D. HNO\(_3\)

Question 208:

• JAMB 2019

Elements in the periodic table are arranged in the order of their

A. Atomic numbers
B. Metallic character
C. Mass number
D. Relative atomic mass

Question 209:

• JAMB 2019

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.

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

Question 210:

• JAMB 2019

The shapes of water, ammonia, carbon (iv) oxide and methane are respectively

A. Linear, tetrahedral, angular and pyramidal
B. Angular, pyramidal, linear and tetrahedral
C. Pyramidal, linear, tetrahedral and angular
D. Tetrahedral, angular, pyramidal and linear