Random JAMB Chemistry Past Questions (CBT Practice) Series
Practice random JAMB Chemistry past questions in CBT format and strengthen your understanding of key concepts. This series features questions from different JAMB years covering atomic structure, chemical bonding, calculations, organic, and inorganic chemistry. Ideal for consistent exam preparation.
Chemistry Practice: Isomers, Gas Drying Agents & Hybridization
Test your chemical knowledge with this targeted practice set. This quiz covers structural isomerism in alkanes (butane, $C_4H_{10}$) and alkenes (but-1-ene), alongside the sp³ hybridization of carbon in methane. Explore inorganic chemistry through the classification of neutral nitrogen oxides (like $N_2O$ and $NO$) and the selection of appropriate drying agents for Hydrogen gas, such as anhydrous calcium chloride or silica gel. We also analyze the specific conditions affecting the equilibrium constant (Kc), the use of soft iron for screening magnetic fields, and the unique properties of chlorine compounds that function as both oxidizing and reducing agents (disproportionation).
Chemistry Practice: Gas Stoichiometry, Hybridization & Carbohydrates
Test your understanding of molecular structure and chemical behavior with this targeted practice set. This quiz covers the acid hydrolysis of maltose to yield glucose units and the sp³ hybridization of carbon in methane ($CH₄$). Challenge your calculation skills by determining the relative molecular mass of a gas using molar volume at STP ($22.4 \text{ dm}^3$). Explore the relationship between pressure and volume (Boyle’s Law), the resonance stabilization that causes the acidity of carboxylic acids, and the IUPAC nomenclature for Phenol ($C₆H₅OH$). Finally, identify which properties are not colligative, how the rate of reaction is mathematically expressed, and the reaction of esters with ammonia (ammonolysis).
JAMB Chemistry CBT: Blast Furnace, Ammonium Ions & Oxidation States
Evaluate your chemical knowledge with this advanced practice set. This quiz covers the reduction of potassium dichromate (K₂Cr₂O₇) and the resulting orange-to-green color change. Explore the structural chemistry of the ammonium ion (NH₄⁺) and its dative covalent bond, as well as the fundamental differences between aldehydes and ketones. Test your understanding of chemical equilibrium with large Kc values and calculations involving the Ideal Gas Law ($n = PV/RT$). We also analyze the industrial extraction of iron in the blast furnace, focusing on carbon monoxide as a reducing agent, the thermal decomposition of ammonium trioxonitrate (V), and the determination of the maximum oxidation state of chlorine (+$7$) in perchloric acid ($HClO₄$).
Chemistry Practice: pH Calculations, Atomic Radii & Gas Expansion
Test your understanding of chemical principles and practical applications with this targeted practice set. This quiz covers pH and hydronium ion $[H₃O⁺]$ concentrations, the identification of irritant oxide pollutants like $SO_2$, and the hydration of alkenes to form alcohols. Explore the reactivity of metals, specifically the reaction of calcium with water and the thermal decomposition of potassium nitrate (KNO₃). We also analyze why aluminium alloys are essential for aerospace engineering, the physical process of diffusion in solids, and the kinetic molecular theory explaining why gases expand when heated. Finally, sharpen your knowledge of atomic radius trends and the location of the reducing agent in electrochemical cells.
Chemistry Quiz: Enthalpy Calculations, Redox & Organic Tests
Deepen your chemistry revision with this practice set covering physical, inorganic, and environmental chemistry. This quiz includes enthalpy change calculations for the oxidation of $SO₂$ to $SO₃$ using standard heats of formation. Explore the properties of carbon allotropes, specifically the electrical conductivity of graphite due to delocalized electrons. We also cover chemical reactions of metals (Calcium and water), the thermal decomposition of nitrates (KNO₃), and the kinetic theory explaining gas expansion upon heating. Test your knowledge of organic functional groups with the test for unsaturation using bromine water and acidified $KMnO₄$. Additionally, review environmental pollutants like Sulfur(IV) oxide, the location of the reducing agent in an electrochemical cell, and the physical phenomenon of solid-state diffusion.
Chemistry Practice: Organic Isomers, Gas Laws & Hybridization
Test your mastery of advanced chemical concepts with this targeted practice set. This quiz covers the polymerization of latex (isoprene units) and the allotropic transformation of sulphur when cooled below its transition temperature. Explore organic reaction types, such as the substitution reaction of chloroform with chlorine, and the sp² hybridization of carbon in ethene. Challenge your mathematical skills with the Ideal Gas Law formula ($n = PV/RT$) and identify the structural isomers of butane (C₄H₁₀). Additionally, we review industrial applications including solid-gas mixtures (aerosols/smoke), the use of zinc sulphide in fluorescent coatings, and the classification of secondary and tertiary alcohols based on hydroxyl group positioning.
Chemistry Practice: Reaction Rates, Entropy & Organic Naming
Master the core principles of physical and industrial chemistry with this comprehensive practice set. This quiz covers the order of increasing entropy across states of matter and the industrial extraction of aluminium, specifically focusing on the graphite anode and its oxidation reaction. Explore the chemistry of water, including the salts responsible for temporary hardness, and test your IUPAC nomenclature with compounds like Propane-1,3-diol ($HOCH₂CH₂CH₂OH$). We also review the greenhouse effect, the mechanism by which a catalyst lowers activation energy, and the distinction between chemical and physical changes. Finally, sharpen your understanding of deliquescent substances like silica gel, the relationship between empirical and molecular formulae, and how the rate of reaction is expressed in terms of concentration and time.
JAMB Chemistry CBT, Graphite Conductivity, Ozone Depletion & Degeneracy
Challenge your mastery of physical and organic chemistry with this practice set. This quiz covers IUPAC nomenclature for complex haloalkanes and the derivation of the general gas equation ($PV = nRT$) from Boyle’s, Charles’, and Avogadro’s laws. Explore quantum and atomic concepts like zero fold degeneracy and the electrical conductivity of graphite due to delocalized electrons. We also dive into industrial and environmental topics, including the purification of solids through recrystallization, the separation of ethanol and water via fractional distillation, and the role of CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons) in ozone layer depletion. Finally, test your understanding of kinetics with activation energy ($Eₐ$) and the significance of large equilibrium constants (Kc) in chemical reactions.
Chemistry Practice: Solubility Calculations, Electrolysis & Gas Volumes
Enhance your exam preparation with this focused chemistry practice set. This quiz covers solubility calculations, specifically determining the solubility of Pb(NO₃)₂ in g/dm³. Explore gas stoichiometry by calculating the volume of unreacted oxygen when hydrogen is sparked with excess oxygen. Test your knowledge on electrolysis of dilute H₂SO₄, the identification of gases produced at the anode, and the position of metals in the electrochemical series. We also dive into organic chemistry, covering the fermentation process (converting starch to ethanol), the decolorization of bromine water and acidified KMnO₄ by unsaturated hydrocarbons, and the identification of metals that react with steam. Finally, review exothermic processes and chlorine compounds that act as both oxidizing and reducing agents.
JAMB Chemistry CBT, Atomic Shells, Metal Ores, and Transition Metals
Challenge your chemistry knowledge with this advanced practice set. This quiz covers molar calculations for hydrogen ions in diprotic acids (H₂SO₄) and the dehydration of sucrose (C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁) to determine carbon yield. Explore thermochemical equations, specifically calculating the heat change of a reaction using standard heats of formation for SO₂ and SO₃. We also dive into atomic theory with the maximum electron capacity of the N shell, the physical properties of transition metals, and the identification of aluminium ores like bauxite. Finally, master IUPAC nomenclature for aliphatic amines and the characteristics of deliquescent solids that form aqueous solutions upon atmospheric exposure.
Chemistry Practice: Equilibrium, Faraday's Law, and Organic Isomers
Test your chemical logic and laboratory knowledge with this comprehensive practice set. This quiz explores the reaction between water and chlorine and the resulting acidic solution. Dive into physical chemistry with questions on salt preparation methods, the impact of temperature on endothermic equilibrium, and the intermolecular forces (Hydrogen bonding) dominant in ethanol. Challenge your quantitative skills by calculating the Coulombs of electricity required to deposit 6.11g of Silver ($Ag$). Additionally, we cover organic chemistry topics including isomers of C₂H₄Br₂, the chemical distinction between oils and fats, factors affecting the solubility of solids, and the characteristic color change of Potassium dichromate (K₂Cr₂O₇) in redox reactions.
JAMB Chemistry CBT, Kipp's Apparatus, Atomic Radii, and Air Pollutants
Test your laboratory and theoretical chemistry knowledge with this advanced practice set. This quiz covers the use of Kipp's apparatus for intermittent gas preparation and the identification of secondary air pollutants like ozone (O₃) and PAN. Challenge your calculation skills with Faraday's Law to find the volume of Oxygen evolved at s.t.p. during the electrolysis of acidified water. Explore chemical properties including the trend of atomic radii across the periodic table, the behavior of Silicon (IV) oxide (Silica) upon cooling, and the silver-plating process. Finally, master organic and physical chemistry with questions on the acid hydrolysis of nitriles, the significance of the equilibrium constant (Kc), and the structural basis for the acidity of carboxylic acids.
Chemistry CBT, Electroplating, Ammonium Ion Bonding, and Antifreeze
Master complex chemical calculations and bonding theories with this practice quiz. This set focuses on Faraday's Law of Electrolysis (calculating the mass of Aluminium deposited by a 15A current) and Graham's Law of Diffusion (comparing diffusion times for SO₂ and H₂S). Explore the nature of chemical bonds, including dative (coordinate) covalent bonding in the ammonium ion (NH₄⁺) and electrovalent bonding in hydrated Copper (II) ions. Test your knowledge of industrial and organic chemistry, covering the use of Ethane-1,2-diol (Ethylene Glycol) as antifreeze, the reaction of ethanol with Phosphorous (V) chloride (PCl₅), and the hydration of alkenes to form alkanols. Finally, review gas behavior under high pressure and the use of starch iodide paper to detect Chlorine gas.
Chemistry Quiz: Electronic Configurations, Hybridization & Gas Laws
Test your understanding of molecular structure and chemical behavior with this practice set. This quiz covers the number of non-bonding electrons (lone pairs) in an ammonia (NH₃) molecule and the electronic configuration of the Sodium ion (Na⁺). Explore advanced concepts like sp³ hybridization in methane (CH₄), the constituents of the magnetic alloy Permalloy, and the conditions favoring maximum yield in equilibrium reactions. Challenge your math skills with empirical formula calculations for compounds containing Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen. Additionally, review the kinetic molecular theory of gases (perfectly elastic collisions), the reactivity series of halogens, and the identification of neutral nitrogen oxides like N₂O and NO.
Chemistry Practice: Homologous Series, Redox Reactions & Electrolysis
Evaluate your understanding of fundamental and applied chemistry with this practice set. This quiz covers the characteristics of a homologous series, including the relative molecular mass difference between successive members (CH₂). Explore the industrial chemistry of water purification using charcoal filter beds and the polymer structure of natural rubber (isoprene units). Test your knowledge on redox reactions, the kinetic theory explaining why gases expand when heated, and the composition of rain water as a mixture. Additionally, review environmental topics like natural air pollutants, the anode half-cell reaction for the electrolysis of ZnCl₂, the electronic configuration of Nitrogen, and the physical process of diffusion in solids (Gold and Silver bar interaction).
Chemistry Practice: Thermochemistry, Gas Laws, and Equilibrium
Master the principles of physical and industrial chemistry with this targeted practice quiz. This set focuses on thermochemical calculations, including finding the heat of combustion of ethanol using the formula Q = mcΔT. Explore gas behavior through Boyle's Law (the relationship between Pressure and Volume) and the industrial use of Duralumin, an aluminium alloy, in aircraft construction. Test your understanding of chemical equilibrium and Le Chatelier’s Principle for exothermic reactions (ΔH = -ve), as well as the test for water using anhydrous Cobalt (II) chloride. Finally, review safety and environmental topics such as the limitations of hydrogen-filled balloons, the purification of ethene, the reactivity series of metals, and the effects of oxide pollutants on the respiratory system.
JAMB Chemistry Practice: Welding Flames, Halogens, and Bond Angles
Test your knowledge of chemical principles and industry applications with this targeted practice set. This quiz covers the properties of the Oxy-acetylene flame used in welding, the characteristics of neutralization reactions (H⁺ + OH⁻ → H₂O), and the shared properties of Halogens (Chlorine, Bromine, Iodine). Explore advanced topics such as Redox reactions, the ionization power of radioactive emissions, and the use of haloalkanes in fungicides. We also analyze factors affecting the rate of chemical reactions, the specific 109.5° bond angle in methane, and the identification of colligative properties (boiling point elevation, osmotic pressure, etc.) in solutions. Perfect for food industry chromatography and analytical separation techniques.
JAMB Chemistry CBT: Chemical Bonding, Hydrated Salts, and Organic Synthesis
Test your chemistry expertise with this practice set covering essential inorganic and organic concepts. This quiz includes stoichiometric calculations for the volume of CO₂ produced at s.t.p. during the thermal decomposition of sodium hydrogen trioxocarbonate (IV). Explore the physical properties of salts, specifically the phenomenon of efflorescence where hydrated salts become anhydrous. We also cover chemical bonding, including electron transfer and the dative (coordinate) bond in the hydroxonium ion (H₃O⁺). Review industrial and laboratory reactions such as the thermal decomposition of potassium nitrate (KNO₃), the decolourisation of acidified KMnO₄, and methods to synthesize alkanols from alkenes. Finally, master naming conventions with the IUPAC name of C₆H₅OH.
JAMB Chemistry CBT: Separation of Alum, Petrochemicals, and Alkanols
Challenge your mastery of inorganic and organic chemistry with this comprehensive practice set. This quiz covers separation techniques for purifying a mixture of alum and sand, the identification of trihydric alkanols, and isomers of but-1-ene. Test your ability to perform electrolysis calculations (calculating current in amperes to deposit 2.7g of Al). We also explore industrial chemistry topics including alloys of iron (Permalloy, Steel, Alnico), petroleum fractions for heating furnaces, and the properties of butane and propane in cooking gas. Finally, review essential laboratory tests like the brown ring test for nitrates, the formula for laughing gas (N₂O), and the location of the reducing agent in an electrochemical cell.
JAMB Chemistry CBT, Alloys, Oxidation States, and Melting Points
Enhance your chemistry revision with this practice quiz covering a wide range of analytical and physical topics. Test your knowledge of alloy compositions (Brass/Copper) and the giant covalent structure of diamond. This set includes technical questions on sodium hydroxide (NaOH) deliquescence, the effect of impurities on melting points, and the purity determination of NaCl. Challenge your calculation skills with gas stoichiometry (unused gas after H₂ and O₂ reaction), the maximum oxidation state of chlorine in oxoacids, and the pOH calculation for 0.001M H₂SO₄. Finally, dive into organic chemistry by identifying tertiary alkanol isomers of C₄H₉OH and the reaction of calcium with water.
JAMB Chemistry Quiz Industrial Uses, Mixtures, and Gas Collection
Test your laboratory and mathematical chemistry skills with this practice set. This quiz covers dilution calculations (calculating the volume of water needed to change molarity), calculating oxidation numbers (specifically for Chromium in K₂Cr₂O₇), and determining the concentration of H₃O⁺ from a known pH of 3. Explore the physical properties of matter, including deliquescent substances, the boiling points of organic compounds, and the purity of common salt (NaCl). Additionally, we review industrial applications such as the uses of Ethanol and Aluminium in aircraft construction, as well as the identification of homogenous mixtures and gases collected over water.