AIC SS 2 First Term Exam Chemistry 23- 24
  • 1. The gas evolved when dilute tetraoxosulphate (vi) acid reacts with sodium hydrogen trioxocarbonate(iv) is -----------.
A) Hydrogen
B) Oxygen
C) Sulphur(iv) oxide
D) Carbon (iv) oxide
  • 2. The existence of an electron in two or more forms in the same physical state is known as.........
A) Isotopy
B) Allotropy
C) Isomerism
D) Hybridisation
  • 3. Diamond does not conduct electricity because it .........
A) Is solid at room temperature
B) Is a giant molecule
C) Has no free valence electrons
D) Contains no bonded electrons
  • 4. Animal charcoal differs from wood charcoal in that it ................
A) Has a good carbon content
B) Is rich in phosphate content
C) Is a good absorbent
D) Has a dark colour
  • 5. Which of the following correctly describes the structure of graphite.
A) Ionic lattice
B) Molecular solid
C) Network structure
D) Layer lattice
  • 6. The liquid product of the destructive distillation of coal is ............
A) Aqueous ammonia
B) Coal gas
C) Ammoniacal liquor
D) Ethanol
  • 7. A salt that absorbs moisture from the atmosphere without forming solution is said to be.......
A) Insoluble
B) Efflorescent
C) Deliquescent
D) Hygroscopic
  • 8. Which of the following ionic value is acidic?
A) 10.0
B) 6.7
C) 1.5
D) 7.5
  • 9. Concentrated tetraoxosulphate (iv) acid is used as a drying agent for most gases because it is............
A) Corrosive
B) Deliquescent
C) Efflorescent
D) Hygroscopic
  • 10. Which of the following methods is suitable for preparing insoluble salts?
A) Thermal decomposition
B) Double decomposition
C) Oxidation
D) Neutralisation
  • 11. Which of the following salts when dissolved in water will form a solution that will change blue litmus to red?
A) Complex salt
B) Normal salt
C) Basic salt
D) Acidic salt
  • 12. which of the following would change the colour of red litmus paper? An aqueous solution of:
A) Ammonium
B) Chloride
C) Sodium chloride
D) Potassium hydroxide
  • 13. The loss of molecules of water of crystallisation to the atmosphere by some crystalline salts in known as ..........
A) Deliquescence
B) Effervescence
C) Efflorescence
D) Fluorescence
  • 14. The following oxides react with both acids and bases to form salts except ...........
A) Lead II oxide
B) Carbon (iv) oxide
C) Aluminium oxide
D) Zinc oxide
  • 15. Which of the following is a normal salt?
A) Zn(OH)Cl
B) (NH4)_2SO4
C) KHSO4
D) Ca(HCO3)_2
  • 16. The alkaline nature of an aqueous solution of sodium trioxocarbonate (iv) is due to the process of...........
A) Hydrolysis
B) Dehydration
C) Hydration
D) Decomposition
  • 17. When an acid anhydride dissolves in water, the solution formed would have pH ......
A) Lower than 7
B) Equal to 7
C) Equal to 14
D) Higher than 7
  • 18. The number of hydroxonium ions produced by one molecule of an acid in aqueous solution is its.........
A) Acidity
B) Basicity
C) pH
D) Concentration
  • 19. The use of diamond in abrasives is due to its........
A) High melting point
B) Metallic lustre
C) Durability
D) Hardness
  • 20. Producer gas is a mixture of ......
A) CO and H2
B) CO and N2
C) CO2 and H2
D) CO2 and N2
  • 21. Which of the following is not a source of hydrocarbons?
A) Fossil fuels
B) Natural gas
C) Biomass
D) Nuclear energy
  • 22. Hydrocarbons are organic compounds composed of which two elements?
A) Carbon and oxygen
B) Carbon and sulfur
C) Carbon and nitrogen
D) Carbon and hydrogen
  • 23. Which of the following is not a class of hydrocarbons?
A) Alcohols
B) Alkynes
C) Alkenes
D) Alkanes
  • 24. Crude oil is a mixture of hydrocarbons primarily derived from:
A) Synthetic chemical reactions
B) Volcanic eruptions
C) Geological processes over millions of years
D) Plants and animals
  • 25. Which fraction of crude oil is commonly used as fuel for transportation?
A) Diesel
B) Kerosene
C) Gasoline
D) Lubricating oil
  • 26. Trioxocarbonate(IV) acid, also known as carbonic acid, is prepared by the reaction of water with which gas?
A) Hydrogen gas (H2)
B) Nitrogen gas (N2)
C) Oxygen gas (O2)
D) Carbon dioxide gas (CO2)
  • 27. Which of the following is a property of trioxocarbonate(IV) acid?
A) It has a sweet taste
B) It is a weak acid
C) It is highly flammable
D) It is a solid at room temperature
  • 28. Trioxocarbonate(IV) acid is commonly used in which industry?
A) Automotive industry
B) Pharmaceutical industry
C) Textile industry
D) Food and beverage industry
  • 29. Which of the following is a test for the presence of the trioxocarbonate(IV) ion, CO32-?
A) A green flame is observed
B) Effervescence occurs when acid is added
C) A white precipitate forms when silver nitrate is added
D) Blue litmus paper turns red
  • 30. What is the chemical formula of trioxocarbonate(IV) acid?
A) H2CO3
B) CO32-
C) CO2
D) HCO3-
  • 31. The important basic raw materials for the chemical industry are the following except........
A) Petroleum
B) Air
C) Limestone
D) Water
  • 32. Concentrated tetraoxosulphate (vi) acid is described as a heavy chemical because it............
A) Is used extensively in industries
B) Has high molar mass
C) Is a dense, oily liquid
D) Is a powerful dehydrating agent.
  • 33. Chemicals that are produced in small quantities and with high degree of purity are.....
A) Fine chemicals
B) Light chemicals
C) Heavy chemicals
D) Bulk chemicals
  • 34. These are examples of chemical industries except....
A) Electrolysis of brine
B) Photosynthesis
C) Solvay process
D) Contact process
  • 35. Fine chemicals have the following characteristics except......
A) They are chemically pure
B) They are produced by process
C) They are produced in large quantities because of their high applicability
D) They are produced in small quantities because of limited applicability.
  • 36. Which of the following substances has a pH value less than 7?
A) Ammonia
B) Baking soda
C) Vinegar
D) Milk
  • 37. If the pOH of a solution is 3, what is its pH value?
A) 3
B) 11
C) 4
D) 10
  • 38. What is the purpose of using indicators in chemistry?
A) To identify the presence of specific substances
B) To measure the concentration of a solution
C) To calculate the molar mass of a compound
D) determine the boiling point of a substance
  • 39. Why are hydrocarbons important for modern society?
A) They are used as raw materials in various industries
B) They help in reducing greenhouse gas emissions
C) They are essential for the production of medicines
D) They are a source of clean energy
  • 40. Which fraction of natural gas is commonly used for heating and cooking purposes?
A) Propane
B) Methane
C) Ethane
D) Butane
  • 41. What is the primary economic importance of crude oil fractions such as gasoline and diesel?
A) Lubricants for machinery
B) Heating and cooking fuel
C) Fuel for transportation
D) Raw materials for plastics
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