JAMB UTME

JAMB Chemistry Past Paper (2010) - Practice Questions

University of Ilorin

This practice test comprises 50 multiple-choice questions from the 2010 JAMB Chemistry examination. It serves as an invaluable resource for prospective university students in Nigeria preparing for the UTME. The questions cover a wide range of topics, from fundamental concepts like atomic structure and classification of matter to more complex areas such as stoichiometry, thermodynamics, and organic chemistry.

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About This Exam

This practice test comprises 50 multiple-choice questions from the 2010 JAMB Chemistry examination. It serves as an invaluable resource for prospective university students in Nigeria preparing for the UTME. The questions cover a wide range of topics, from fundamental concepts like atomic structure and classification of matter to more complex areas such as stoichiometry, thermodynamics, and organic chemistry.

Topics Covered

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Exam Structure

  • Question Formatmcq
  • Total Questions50
  • Estimated Duration34 minutes
  • Difficulty LevelMedium

Learning Objectives

  • Assess understanding of fundamental chemistry concepts.

Prerequisites

A solid understanding of secondary school (SSCE) level Chemistry curriculum is required. Familiarity with basic mathematical concepts for calculations is also essential.

Sample Questions

Get a taste of what to expect in the full exam.

1
MCQQuestion

12D+13T24He+01n+ϵ{}_1^2D + {}_1^3T \to {}_2^4He + {}_0^1n + \epsilon. The reaction above illustrates

A

alpha decay

B

artificial transmutation

C

nuclear fusion

D

nuclear fission

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2
MCQQuestion

The colour of methyl orange in alkaline medium is

A

yellow

B

pink

C

orange

D

red

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3
MCQQuestion

Calculate the solubility in mol dm3\text{mol dm}^{-3} of 40g40\text{g} of CuSO4CuSO_4 dissolved in 100g100\text{g} of water at 120C120^\circ C. [Cu=64,S=32,O=16][Cu = 64, S = 32, O = 16]

A

4.004.00

B

2.502.50

C

0.400.40

D

0.250.25

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4
MCQQuestion

Stainless steel is used for making

A

magnets

B

tools

C

coins and medals

D

moving parts of clocks

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MCQQuestion

The stability of the noble gases is due to the fact that they

A

have no electron in their outermost shells

B

have duplet or octet electron configurations

C

belong to group zero of the periodic table

D

are volatile in nature

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MCQQuestion

One of the major uses of alkane is

A

as domestic and industrial fuel

B

in the hydrogenation of oils

C

in the textile industries

D

in the production of plastics

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MCQQuestion

Which of the following is in rocket fuels?

A

HNO3HNO_3

B

CH3COOHCH_3COOH

C

H2SO4H_2SO_4

D

HClHCl

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MCQQuestion

Benzene reacts with hydrogen in the presence of nickel catalyst at 180C180^\circ C to give

A

xylene

B

toluene

C

cyclopentane

D

cyclohexane

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MCQQuestion

Moving from left to right across a period, the general rise in the first ionization energy can be attributed to the

A

decrease in nuclear charge

B

increase in nuclear charge

C

decrease in screening effect

D

increase in screening effect

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MCQQuestion

What quantity of aluminum is deposited when a current of 10 A10 \text{ A} is passed through a solution of an aluminium salt for 1930s1930 \text{s}? [Al=27,F=96500 C mol1][Al = 27, F = 96500 \text{ C mol}^{-1}]

A

0.2 g0.2 \text{ g}

B

1.8 g1.8 \text{ g}

C

5.4 g5.4 \text{ g}

D

14.2 g14.2 \text{ g}

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How to Prepare

Key Preparation Tips

  • Review the syllabus thoroughly and focus on weak areas identified in this paper.

Mistakes to Avoid

  • Calculation errors in stoichiometry and quantitative problems.

Success Criteria

Achieving a high score (e.g., 70% and above) on this practice test indicates a strong grasp of the tested chemistry concepts and readiness for the JAMB UTME.

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