Introduction to Chemistry — JAMB Chemistry Past Questions

Introduction to Chemistry is one topic inside the JAMB Chemistry syllabus, and drilling it on its own is usually faster than revising the whole subject again. Below: which JAMB years have examined it, then real Introduction to Chemistry questions with worked answers.

When JAMB examined Introduction to Chemistry

Introduction to Chemistry questions appear in our bank for the JAMB years below. This is taken from the questions themselves, not from a syllabus outline — so if a year is listed, this topic was genuinely examined that year.

A topic that keeps reappearing is a topic JAMB keeps testing. Newer years matter most, because question style drifts.

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Real Chemistry questions tagged to Introduction to Chemistry. The first is worked through completely so you can see how our explanations read — the rest you can attempt now and check inside the app.

Chemistry · Introduction to Chemistry Sample 1 of 3

Which of the following elements has the highest electronegativity?

  • A Oxygen
  • B Fluorine
  • C Nitrogen
  • D Chlorine

Answer: B

Fluorine is the most electronegative element.

Chemistry · Introduction to Chemistry Sample 2 of 3

The Bohr’s model of the atom can be used to explain:

  • A Emission between energy levels
  • B Emission in the octahedral atom
  • C Radiation in the molecular state
  • D The emission from un-ionized atoms

Answer and full explanation are inside the app.

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Chemistry · Introduction to Chemistry Sample 3 of 3

Indicate which of the following statements is not true as we move from left to right along the periodic table:

  • A Atomic size of element decreases
  • B Electro positive character of element increases
  • C Atomic number of element increases
  • D Number of electrons in the outermost orbit of elements increases

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Introduction to Chemistry in JAMB Chemistry: common questions

Are Introduction to Chemistry questions free?

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Is Introduction to Chemistry really examined?

Yes. Introduction to Chemistry appears in our bank across 4 JAMB years, taken from the questions themselves rather than a syllabus outline.

Can I practise Introduction to Chemistry on its own?

Yes. JambUp lets you filter Chemistry questions to a single topic, so you can drill Introduction to Chemistry until it stops costing you marks, then move on to the next weak area.