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JAMB Chemistry 1984 Question 6

Question 6

Metals and their Compounds

Which among the elements 1. Carbon 2. Oxygen 3. Copper 4. Bromine 5. Zinc, will NOT react with either water or steam?

  1. A.1 and 2
  2. B.2 and 3
  3. C.3 and 4
  4. D.1, 2 and 3
  5. E.2, 3 and 5
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (2 and 3)

Explanation

Red-hot carbon reacts with steam (water gas), zinc reacts with steam, and bromine reacts slightly with water. Oxygen and copper do not react with water or steam.