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