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) 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) Isotopy
C) Isomerism
D) Allotropy
  • 3. Diamond does not conduct electricity because it .........
A) Is solid at room temperature
B) Contains no bonded electrons
C) Is a giant molecule
D) Has no free valence electrons
  • 4. Animal charcoal differs from wood charcoal in that it ................
A) Is a good absorbent
B) Has a dark colour
C) Has a good carbon content
D) Is rich in phosphate content
  • 5. Which of the following correctly describes the structure of graphite.
A) Layer lattice
B) Ionic lattice
C) Molecular solid
D) Network structure
  • 6. The liquid product of the destructive distillation of coal is ............
A) Ethanol
B) Aqueous ammonia
C) Coal gas
D) Ammoniacal liquor
  • 7. A salt that absorbs moisture from the atmosphere without forming solution is said to be.......
A) Insoluble
B) Hygroscopic
C) Efflorescent
D) Deliquescent
  • 8. Which of the following ionic value is acidic?
A) 10.0
B) 7.5
C) 6.7
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) Oxidation
C) Thermal decomposition
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) Normal salt
B) Acidic salt
C) Basic salt
D) Complex 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) Aluminium oxide
B) Carbon (iv) oxide
C) Zinc oxide
D) Lead II oxide
  • 15. Which of the following is a normal salt?
A) (NH4)_2SO4
B) Ca(HCO3)_2
C) KHSO4
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) Hydration
C) Decomposition
D) Dehydration
  • 17. When an acid anhydride dissolves in water, the solution formed would have pH ......
A) Equal to 7
B) Higher than 7
C) Equal to 14
D) Lower than 7
  • 18. The number of hydroxonium ions produced by one molecule of an acid in aqueous solution is its.........
A) Acidity
B) pH
C) Concentration
D) Basicity
  • 19. The use of diamond in abrasives is due to its........
A) High melting point
B) Hardness
C) Durability
D) Metallic lustre
  • 20. Producer gas is a mixture of ......
A) CO2 and N2
B) CO and H2
C) CO and N2
D) CO2 and H2
  • 21. Which of the following is not a source of hydrocarbons?
A) Fossil fuels
B) Biomass
C) Nuclear energy
D) Natural gas
  • 22. Hydrocarbons are organic compounds composed of which two elements?
A) Carbon and hydrogen
B) Carbon and oxygen
C) Carbon and nitrogen
D) Carbon and sulfur
  • 23. Which of the following is not a class of hydrocarbons?
A) Alkynes
B) Alkanes
C) Alkenes
D) Alcohols
  • 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) Lubricating oil
B) Diesel
C) Kerosene
D) Gasoline
  • 26. Trioxocarbonate(IV) acid, also known as carbonic acid, is prepared by the reaction of water with which gas?
A) Nitrogen gas (N2)
B) Oxygen gas (O2)
C) Hydrogen gas (H2)
D) Carbon dioxide gas (CO2)
  • 27. Which of the following is a property of trioxocarbonate(IV) acid?
A) It is a solid at room temperature
B) It has a sweet taste
C) It is highly flammable
D) It is a weak acid
  • 28. Trioxocarbonate(IV) acid is commonly used in which industry?
A) Automotive industry
B) Pharmaceutical industry
C) Food and beverage industry
D) Textile 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) Effervescence occurs when acid is added
C) Blue litmus paper turns red
D) A green flame is observed
  • 30. What is the chemical formula of trioxocarbonate(IV) acid?
A) H2CO3
B) CO2
C) HCO3-
D) CO32-
  • 31. The important basic raw materials for the chemical industry are the following except........
A) Limestone
B) Water
C) Petroleum
D) Air
  • 32. Concentrated tetraoxosulphate (vi) acid is described as a heavy chemical because it............
A) Is a dense, oily liquid
B) Is used extensively in industries
C) Has high molar mass
D) Is a powerful dehydrating agent.
  • 33. Chemicals that are produced in small quantities and with high degree of purity are.....
A) Bulk chemicals
B) Light chemicals
C) Fine chemicals
D) Heavy chemicals
  • 34. These are examples of chemical industries except....
A) Electrolysis of brine
B) Photosynthesis
C) Contact process
D) Solvay process
  • 35. Fine chemicals have the following characteristics except......
A) They are produced by process
B) They are chemically pure
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) 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 identify the presence of specific substances
C) To measure the concentration of a solution
D) To calculate the molar mass of a compound
  • 39. Why are hydrocarbons important for modern society?
A) They are essential for the production of medicines
B) They are a source of clean energy
C) They are used as raw materials in various industries
D) They help in reducing greenhouse gas emissions
  • 40. Which fraction of natural gas is commonly used for heating and cooking purposes?
A) Butane
B) Ethane
C) Methane
D) Propane
  • 41. What is the primary economic importance of crude oil fractions such as gasoline and diesel?
A) Fuel for transportation
B) Heating and cooking fuel
C) Lubricants for machinery
D) Raw materials for plastics
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