AIC SS 1 Chemistry 3rd Term - 3rd C. A - 2023/24
  • 1. The existence of an electron in two or more forms in the same physical state is known as.........
A) Isotopy
B) Hybridisation
C) Allotropy
D) Isomerism
  • 2. Diamond does not conduct electricity because it .........
A) Has no free valence electrons
B) Is solid at room temperature
C) Contains no bonded electrons
D) Is a giant molecule
  • 3. Animal charcoal differs from wood charcoal in that it ................
A) Has a dark colour
B) Has a good carbon content
C) Is a good absorbent
D) Is rich in phosphate content
  • 4. The liquid product of the destructive distillation of coal is ............
A) Coal gas
B) Ethanol
C) Aqueous ammonia
D) Ammoniacal liquor
  • 5. A salt that absorbs moisture from the atmosphere without forming solution is said to be.......
A) Insoluble
B) Hygroscopic
C) Deliquescent
D) Efflorescent
  • 6. The loss of molecules of water of crystallisation to the atmosphere by some crystalline salts in known as ..........
A) Effervescence
B) Fluorescence
C) Efflorescence
D) Deliquescence
  • 7. The alkaline nature of an aqueous solution of sodium trioxocarbonate (iv) is due to the process of...........
A) Hydration
B) Hydrolysis
C) Dehydration
D) Decomposition
  • 8. The use of diamond in abrasives is due to its........
A) Hardness
B) Metallic lustre
C) Durability
D) High melting point
  • 9. Producer gas is a mixture of ......
A) CO and N2
B) CO2 and H2
C) CO and H2
D) CO2 and N2
  • 10. Which of the following is not a source of hydrocarbons?
A) Biomass
B) Natural gas
C) Nuclear energy
D) Fossil fuels
  • 11. Hydrocarbons are organic compounds composed of which two elements?
A) Carbon and hydrogen
B) Carbon and nitrogen
C) Carbon and oxygen
D) Carbon and sulfur
  • 12. Which of the following is not a class of hydrocarbons?
A) Alkenes
B) Alkanes
C) Alkynes
D) Alcohols
  • 13. Crude oil is a mixture of hydrocarbons primarily derived from:
A) Volcanic eruptions
B) Geological processes over millions of years
C) Synthetic chemical reactions
D) Plants and animals
  • 14. The important basic raw materials for the chemical industry are the following except........
A) Limestone
B) Water
C) Air
D) Petroleum
  • 15. Concentrated tetraoxosulphate (vi) acid is described as a heavy chemical because it............
A) Is used extensively in industries
B) Is a powerful dehydrating agent.
C) Has high molar mass
D) Is a dense, oily liquid
  • 16. Chemicals that are produced in small quantities and with high degree of purity are.....
A) Light chemicals
B) Bulk chemicals
C) Fine chemicals
D) Heavy chemicals
  • 17. Fine chemicals have the following characteristics except......
A) They are produced in small quantities because of limited applicability.
B) They are chemically pure
C) They are produced in large quantities because of their high applicability
D) They are produced by process
  • 18. What is the purpose of using indicators in chemistry?
A) To measure the concentration of a solution
B) determine the boiling point of a substance
C) To identify the presence of specific substances
D) To calculate the molar mass of a compound
  • 19. Why are hydrocarbons important for modern society?
A) They help in reducing greenhouse gas emissions
B) They are a source of clean energy
C) They are essential for the production of medicines
D) They are used as raw materials in various industries
  • 20. Which fraction of natural gas is commonly used for heating and cooking purposes?
A) Methane
B) Butane
C) Propane
D) Ethane
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