Question on: JAMB Chemistry - 2021


Oxygen is absent in?

A

Kerosene

B

Soil

C

Glass

D

Cement

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Correct Option: A

Oxygen is a reactive element that readily forms compounds.

  • Kerosene is a hydrocarbon, primarily composed of carbon and hydrogen atoms. It does not contain oxygen.
  • Soil contains various components, including air, which contains oxygen.
  • Glass is typically made of silicon dioxide (silica) and other oxides, so it contains oxygen.
  • Cement contains oxides such as calcium oxide, so it contains oxygen.

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