Question 1In an electrolytic cell, electrons enter the system through theA.electrodesB.anodeC.cathodeD.currentObjective Show full explanation
Question 2Permanent hardness of water is due to the presence of calcium sulphate which is not softened by boiling. Which of the following chemical is normally used to soften it?A.KMnO4B.CaCl2C.Na2CO3D.FeSO4Objective Show full explanation
Question 3How many moles of alanine C3H7NO2, are there in 159g of alanine?A.1.42 x 104B.1.78C.0.992D.0.560Objective Show full explanation
Question 4How many atoms are in one mole of CH3OH?A.6B.6.0 x 1023C.12.0 x 1023D.3.60 x 1034Objective Show full explanation
Question 5How many grams of Ca(OH)2 are in 1500cm3 of 0.0250M Ca(OH)2A.3.17 gB.2.78 gC.1.85 gD.2.34 gObjective Show full explanation
Question 6Which of the following is not true of metals?A.they are good conductors of heat and electricityB.they are ductile and malleableC.their oxides are basicD.they can be used as insulatorsObjective Show full explanation
Question 7Which of the following is not a property of chlorine?A.It is greenish yellow and has a choking smellB.it bleaches litmus paperC.it is a liquid at room temperature and pressureD.it has a higher density than airObjective Show full explanation
Question 8If calcium has atomic number 20 and mass number 40. the constituent of the atom isA.20 protons, 10 neutrons and 10 electronsB.20 protons, 20 neutrons and 20 electronsC.20 protons, 20 neutrons and no electronsD.10 protons, 10 neutrons and 20 electronsObjective Show full explanation
Question 9The gas equation: $$\frac{P_{1}V_{1}}{T_{1}} = \frac{P_{2}V_{2}}{T_{2}}$$ is made up of Charles law and _______ LawA.Le ChateliersB.Gay Lussac’s C.Boyles D.Newton’s Objective Show full explanation
Question 10The bleaching action of chlorine is through the process ofA.hydrationB.hydrolysisC.reductionD.oxidationObjective Show full explanation
Question 11A particle that contains 11 protons, 12 neutrons and 10 electrons is probably a A. Metallic ion B. Non-metallic ion C. Neutral metalD. Neutral non-metal Objective Show full explanation
Question 12The element with the electron configuration 1S2 2S2 Sp3 is A. Oxygen B. ChlorineC. NitrogenD.CalciumObjective Show full explanation
Question 13A difference between chemical and physical change is that in chemical changeA. Heat is suppliedB. New substance is formedC. Oxygen is consumed D. A reversible process occurs Objective Show full explanation
Question 14Alkalis are used mainlyA. In the production of plasticB. Domestic and industrial fuelC. In the textile industryD. As chemicalsObjective Show full explanation
Question 15Which of the following solids will leave a block residue after being heated strongly A. Iron(i)tetraoxosulphateB. Lead(iii)trioxocarbonate(iv)C. Copper(ii)trioxonitrateD. calcium trioxocarbonate(iv)Objective Show full explanation
Question 16Which of the following ions will migrate to the cathode during electrolysis? A.Zinc ionsB.Chloride ionsC.Sulphide ionsD.Tetraoxosulphate (VI) ionsObjective Show full explanation
Question 17Which of the following pH values is likely to be that of a slightly alkaline Solution? A.2B.5C.7D.8Objective Show full explanation
Question 18Which of the following minerals contain; fluorine as one of its constituent elements? A.CryoliteB.BauxiteC.Potash alumD.KaolinObjective Show full explanation
Question 19The product of the reaction between propanoic acid and ethanol is A.EthylpropanoateB.EthylethanoateC.MethylpropanoateD.propylethanoateObjective Show full explanation
Question 20Which of the following accounts for the difference in the mode of conduction of electricity by metals and aqueous salt solutions? A.electrons are present in metals but not in salt solutionsB.Metals are conductor while salts areC.electricity is carried by mobile electrons in metals but by ions in aqueous salts solutionD.Salts ionize in aqueous solution while metals do notObjective Show full explanation
Question 21In an electrolytic cell the electrode at which the electrons enter the solution is called the ......; The chemical change that occurs at the electrode is call -----A.anode, oxidationB.anode, reductionC.cathode, oxidationD.cathode, reductionObjective Show full explanation
Question 22the ionic radii of metals are usuallyA.greater than their atomic radiiB.unaffected by the charge on the ionC.less than their atomic radiiD.greater than those on non-metalsObjective Show full explanation
Question 23The energy required to remove the most bound electron in a gaseous atom isA.bond energyB.ionization energyC.activation energyD.kinetic energyObjective Show full explanation
Question 24A substance is said to be pure ifA.it is colourlessB.it is soluble in waterC.its specific gravity is less than 1D.it has a sharp melting pointObjective Show full explanation
Question 25Which of the following processes is a physical change?A.ElectrolysisB.HydrolysisC.Allotropic changeD.CorrosionObjective Show full explanation
Question 26The energy for the dissociation of molecule AB in kJ in the diagram of energy against the reaction coordinate shown below is: A.146B.540C.682D.398Objective Show full explanation
Question 27An electron described by the quantum number, n = 4, L = 3 can be located in what orbital? A.4fB.3sC.3dD.4pObjective Show full explanation
Question 28An aqueous solution of a crystalline salt reacts with dilute HCl to give a yellow precipitate and a gas that turned dichromate paper green. The crystalline salt may be A.Na2S2O3.5H2OB.Na2CO3.10H20C.Na2SD.NaHCO3Objective Show full explanation
Question 29The oxidation states of nitrogen in ammonium nitrate are A.-3, +3B.+3, +5C.-3, +5D.-3, +4Objective Show full explanation
Question 30Which of these reagents can confirm the presence of a triple bond? A.hypochlorous acidB.bromine waterC.acidified KMnO4D.copper (1) chlorideObjective Show full explanation
Question 31A given volume of oxygen diffuses through a porous plug in 8.0 seconds. How long will it take the same volume of Sulphur (iv) oxide to diffuse through the plug under the same conditions? (O = 16, SO2 = 64)A.4.0sB.16.0sC.8.0sD.10.0sObjective Show full explanation
Question 32During the electrolysis of CuSO4 solution using platinum electrode, 0.16g of copper was deposited on the cathode. Calculate the volume of oxygen gas liberated at s.t.pA.1.16dm3B.0.028dm3C.0.014dm3D.0.042dm3Objective Show full explanation
Question 33In the extraction of iron in the blast furnace, the role of limestone is used toA.Decompose the iron oreB.remove the silicate impuritiesC.convert red hot coke to carbon (iv) oxide D.reduce iron ore to ironObjective Show full explanation
Question 34The pollutant that is associated with genetic mutation is A.carbon(ii) oxide B.chlorofluorocarbon C.radioactive fallout D.sulphur(iv) oxide Objective Show full explanation
Question 352SO2(g) + 6O2(g) ⟶ 2SO3(g) In the reaction above, the effect of a decrease in pressure on the equilibrium position will lead to A.decrease in the amount of oxygen produced B.decrease in the amount of sulphur (IV) oxide produced C.increase in the amount of sulphur (IV) oxide produced D.no change in the concentration of both the reactants and products Objective Show full explanation
Question 36The solubiltty of Na3AsSO4 in the ethanol? (As = 75, Na = 23, O = 16, H = 1)A.87.2%B.38.9%C.19.1%D.13.8%Objective Show full explanation
Question 37The basicity of tetraoxophosphate (vi) acid is A.7B.5C.4D.3Objective Show full explanation
Question 38Which of the following substances is not a homogenous mixture? A.filtered sea waterB.soft drinkC.flood waterD.writing inkObjective Show full explanation
Question 39There is a large temperature interval between the melting point and the boiling of a metal because A.metals have very high melting pointsB.metals conduct heat very rapidlyC.melting does not break the metallic bond but boiling doesD.the crystal lattice of metals is easily brokenObjective Show full explanation
Question 40How many moles of (H+) are there in 1dm3 of 0.5M solution of H2SO4A.2.0 molesB.1.0 molesC.0.5 molesD.0.25 molesObjective Show full explanation
Question 41A weak Acid is one which isA.forms acid salts with basesB.is slightly ionized in waterC.does not produce salts with alkalisD.not corrosiveObjective Show full explanation
Question 42A positive brown ring test indicates the presence ofA.NO-3B.Fe3+C.SO2-D.NO2Objective Show full explanation
Question 43Which of the following molecules is not linear in shape?A.CO2B.NH3C.HClD.O2Objective Show full explanation
Question 44A solution that contains as much as solute as it can dissolve at a given temperature is said to beA.concentratedB.saturatedC.supersturatedD.unsaturatedObjective Show full explanation
Question 45The correctly balanced equation for FeS2+O2→Fe2O3+SO2A.2FeS2+O2→Fe2O3+4SO2B.2FeS2+3O2→2Fe2O3+4SO2C.4FeS2+4O2→2Fe2O3+2SO2D.4FeS2+11O2→2Fe2+O3+8SO2Objective Show full explanation
Question 463-methylbutan-2-one is an isomer of A.PentanalB.3-methylpentan-2-oneC.Hex-3-eneD.2-methylprop-1-eneObjective Show full explanation
Question 47Two immiscible liquids with different boiling points can be separated byA.the use of separating funnelB.evaporationC.distillationD.decantationObjective Show full explanation
Question 48A mixture of CaCl2 and CaCO3 in water can be separated byA.evaporationB.sublimationC.distillationD.decantationObjective Show full explanation
Question 49Consider the reaction represented byxPb(NO3)2 ---> 2PbO + yNO2 + zO2What are the values of x, y and z respectively?A.2, 6, 3B.1, 4, 2C.2, 4, 1D.2, 4, 2Objective Show full explanation
Question 5020cm3 of H2 mixed and separated with 100cm3 of air containing 21% O2A.31cm3B.11cm3C.90cm3D.110cm3Objective Show full explanation