Post Utme Chemistry Questions
Question 456:
Sodium is extracted from molten sodium chloride mainly by:
- A Carbon reduction method
- B Electrolysis extraction process
- C Crystallization separation process
- D Thermal decomposition method
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The chemical abbreviation for potassium is:
- A Po metallic symbol
- B Pt metallic symbol
- C P metallic symbol
- D K metallic symbol
View Answer & ExplanationQuestion 458:
A major chemical property of metals is their tendency to:
- A Gain electrons rapidly
- B Form acidic oxides
- C Lose electrons readily
- D Produce covalent bonds
View Answer & ExplanationQuestion 459:
Group I metals react with water mainly to produce:
- A Acidic chloride compounds
- B Insoluble carbonate salts
- C Neutral sulfate compounds
- D Alkaline metal hydroxides
View Answer & ExplanationQuestion 460:
Magnesium belongs to the periodic table group called:
- A Halogen nonmetal elements
- B Transition metal elements
- C Noble gaseous elements
- D Alkaline earth metals
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