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