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