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