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) Hybridisation
B) Isomerism
C) Isotopy
D) Allotropy
  • 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) Is a good absorbent
C) Has a good carbon content
D) Is rich in phosphate content
  • 4. The liquid product of the destructive distillation of coal is ............
A) Coal gas
B) Ethanol
C) Ammoniacal liquor
D) Aqueous ammonia
  • 5. A salt that absorbs moisture from the atmosphere without forming solution is said to be.......
A) Insoluble
B) Efflorescent
C) Deliquescent
D) Hygroscopic
  • 6. The loss of molecules of water of crystallisation to the atmosphere by some crystalline salts in known as ..........
A) Fluorescence
B) Deliquescence
C) Efflorescence
D) Effervescence
  • 7. The alkaline nature of an aqueous solution of sodium trioxocarbonate (iv) is due to the process of...........
A) Decomposition
B) Hydrolysis
C) Dehydration
D) Hydration
  • 8. The use of diamond in abrasives is due to its........
A) High melting point
B) Metallic lustre
C) Hardness
D) Durability
  • 9. Producer gas is a mixture of ......
A) CO and H2
B) CO2 and H2
C) CO and N2
D) CO2 and N2
  • 10. Which of the following is not a source of hydrocarbons?
A) Fossil fuels
B) Biomass
C) Natural gas
D) Nuclear energy
  • 11. Hydrocarbons are organic compounds composed of which two elements?
A) Carbon and nitrogen
B) Carbon and oxygen
C) Carbon and hydrogen
D) Carbon and sulfur
  • 12. Which of the following is not a class of hydrocarbons?
A) Alcohols
B) Alkanes
C) Alkynes
D) Alkenes
  • 13. Crude oil is a mixture of hydrocarbons primarily derived from:
A) Plants and animals
B) Synthetic chemical reactions
C) Volcanic eruptions
D) Geological processes over millions of years
  • 14. The important basic raw materials for the chemical industry are the following except........
A) Water
B) Air
C) Limestone
D) Petroleum
  • 15. Concentrated tetraoxosulphate (vi) acid is described as a heavy chemical because it............
A) Has high molar mass
B) Is used extensively in industries
C) Is a powerful dehydrating agent.
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) Heavy chemicals
C) Fine chemicals
D) Bulk chemicals
  • 17. Fine chemicals have the following characteristics except......
A) They are chemically pure
B) They are produced in large quantities because of their high applicability
C) They are produced by process
D) They are produced in small quantities because of limited applicability.
  • 18. What is the purpose of using indicators in chemistry?
A) determine the boiling point of a substance
B) To measure the concentration of a solution
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 used as raw materials in various industries
D) They are essential for the production of medicines
  • 20. Which fraction of natural gas is commonly used for heating and cooking purposes?
A) Ethane
B) Propane
C) Butane
D) Methane
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