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