Question 1Equal masses of oxygen hydrogen and methane are kept under identical conditions. The ratio of the volume of gases will be ___.A.2: 16: 2B.2: 16: 1C.1: 16: 2D.1: 1: 1Objective Show full explanation
Question 2The forces of attraction that exist between non-polar molecules are called ___.A.Van der waals/ dispersion forcesB.Covalent bondsC.Ionic bondsD.Electro-valent bondsObjective Show full explanation
Question 3The Law which states that the amount of gas, dissolved in a liquid is proportional to its partial pressure is ___.A.Dalton's. LawB.Gay Lussac's LawC.Henry's LawD.Reoult's LawObjective Show full explanation
Question 4The inert gases are __ in water.A.sparingly solubleB.insolubleC.solubleD.none of the aboveObjective Show full explanation
Question 5The mass of one Avogadro number of helium atom is ___.A.1.00gB.4.00gC.8.00fgD.4 x 6.02 x 1023 gObjective Show full explanation
Question 6The method that cannot be used for removing permanent hardness of water is ___.A.adding sodium carbonateB.adding caustic sodaC.distillationD.boilingObjective Show full explanation
Question 7The following are the half-lives of four active isotopes. Which one of the following is the most dangerous to handle?A.3 billion yearsB.100 yearsC.0.01 minuteD.13 daysObjective Show full explanation
Question 8The heat energy produced when the human body metabolizes 1 gram of fat is ___.A.30KJB.1KJC.39KJD.29KJObjective Show full explanation
Question 9The luster of a metal is due to ___.A.its high densityB.its high polishingC.its chemical inverterD.presence of free electronsObjective Show full explanation
Question 10The number of waves in n x 10th Bolur's orbit are ___.A.n2B.nC.n-2D.n3Objective Show full explanation
Question 11The graphite rods in the nuclear reactor ___.A.react with U to release energyB.produce neutronsC.undergo combustion which triggers the nuclear fissionD.convert fast moving neutrons into thermal neutronsObjective Show full explanation
Question 12The gas used for artificial ripening of green fruit is ___.A.ethyleneB.ethaneC.carbon dioxideD.acetyleneObjective Show full explanation
Question 13The metal used to recover copper from a solution of copper sulphate is ___.A.Na.B.AgC.HgD.FeObjective Show full explanation
Question 14The metallurgical process in which a metal is obtained in a fixed state is called ___.A.smeltingB.roastingC.calcinationsD.froth floatationObjective Show full explanation
Question 15The number of d-electrons in Fe2+ (Z=26) is equal to that of ___.A.p - electrons in Ne (Z = 10)B.s - electrons in Mg (Z = 12)C.d - electrons in Fe (z = 26)D.p - electrons in CI (z = 17)Objective Show full explanation
Question 16The Latin word Formica means ant. The name formic acid is derived from Latin word being ___.A.this acid in ancient times was used to eliminate ant-hillsB.thin corrosive acid is secreted by ants to drive away their enemiesC.this acid was first obtained by the distillation of antsD.ants are attracted by the odour of this acidObjective Show full explanation
Question 17The empirical formula of an oxide of nitrogen containing 30.4% nitrogen is (N = 14.0, 0 =16.0)A.N2O2B.N2C.NO2D.N2OObjective Show full explanation
Question 18Indicate which of the following statements is not true as we move from left to right along the periodic table.A.Atomic mass of element increasesB.electro-positive character of clement increaseC.Atomic number of element increasesD.number of electrons in the outermost orbits of elements increasesObjective Show full explanation
Question 19In the redox reaction: 2Fe2e + Cl2 → 2Fe3e + 2eA.Cl2 is reduced, because it lost electronsB.Cl2 reduced, because it oxidation number has changeC.Cl2 is reduced. because it molecules is changedD.2Fe2e is reduced because it has gained electronObjective Show full explanation
Question 20How many grammes of hydrogen gas will be liberated when 6g of magnesium ribbon dissolves in 500cm3 of 6mol/dm3 of hydrochloric acid according to the equation? Mg + 2HCl → MgCl2 + H2 (Mg=24, cl=35.5, H=1)A.0.7gB.0.5gC.0.12gD.1.2gObjective Show full explanation
Question 21nCH2=CH2 ⟶ (-CH2-CH2-)n The above equation (at 1500atm and 473K with O2 initiator as catalyst) represents the manufacture ofA.rubberB.polyethyleneC.polystyreneD.butaneObjective Show full explanation
Question 22Dehydration of CH3CH2CH2CH2OH givesA.CH2=CH-CH2CH3B.CH2 CH=CH-CH3C.CH=C-CH2-CH3D.CH2C= CCH3Objective Show full explanation
Question 23How many grammes of bromine will saturate 5.20g of but-l-ene-3-yne? CH2=CH≡CH + 3Br2 ⟶ CH2BrCHBrCBr2CHBr2 (C = 12, H = 1, Br = 80)A.24gB.48gC.36gD.40gObjective Show full explanation
Question 24The best method to separate mixture of hexane (β pt 41.9k) and heptanes (β pt 371.6k) is ___.A.simple distillationB.fractional distillationC.crystallizationD.chromatographyObjective Show full explanation
Question 25In a qualitative analysis, which of these elements: carbon, nitrogen, sulphur, chlorine and hydrogen are detected using silver nitrate?A.carbonB.sulphurC.chlorineD.nitrogenObjective Show full explanation
Question 26Which of the following is NOT correct for sigma (σ) bond?A.sigma bonds are stronger than Pi (ᴨ) bondsB.They are formed by the side way overlap of atomic orbitalsC.They are formed by lateral overlap of atomic orbitalsD.They are responsible for the formation of single bondsObjective Show full explanation
Question 27Which of the following organic compounds will dissolve readily in Benzene?A.C7H16B.C2H5OHC.CH3C–CH3D.CH2H2COOHObjective Show full explanation
Question 28Geometrical isomers are:A.isomers that are formed due to restricted rotation about double bondB.isomers that are formed as a result of rotation about single bondsC.isomers that are formed as a result of restricted rotation about triple bondsD.none of the aboveObjective Show full explanation
Question 29The breakdown of large molecules in fuel oil into smaller ones needed in petrol is __.A.crackingB.catenationC.combustionD.catalytic desulphurizationObjective Show full explanation
Question 30C4H10 + 13/2 O12 ⟶ 4CO2 + 5H2O The above equation is a ___.A.crackingB.combustion reaction of petrolC.reduction reactionD.carbonationObjective Show full explanation
Question 312,4 - dinitrophemy/hydrazine is a reagent used till testing the presence of ___.A.AlcoholsB.carboxylic acidsC.NitritesD.carbonyl compoundsObjective Show full explanation
Question 32Kipp's apparatus is used for the laboratory preparation of ___.A.SulphurB.carbon dioxideC.sulphur (iv) oxideD.Nitrogen gasObjective Show full explanation
Question 33Tollen reagent is used to differentiate between which pairs of organic compounds?A.alcohols and ethersB.amine and amideC.aldehyde and ketonesD.carboxylic acid and estersObjective Show full explanation
Question 34The solubility of solids increases with an increase in the temperature of solvent. Which of the following salts has its solubility unaffected with a rise in temperature?A.KNO3B.KIC.KClD.NaClObjective Show full explanation
Question 35In the contact process for the manufacture of sulphuric acid, sulphur trioxide gas is not passed directly in water becauseA.It is not so much soluble in waterB.It does not form sulphuric acid with waterC.Colloidal sulphur is depositedD.A mist of fine chops of dilute sulphuric acid fill the pipes if direct absorption in water is triedObjective Show full explanation
Question 36Ammonia is used as a commercial refrigerant because:A.It is a non-polar compoundB.The gas is very cheapC.It is very soluble in waterD.It is very easily liquefied and when allowed to evaporate, absorbs large quantities of heat producing low temperatureObjective Show full explanation
Question 379Fe2O3 + 2NH3 → 6Fe3O4 + N2 + 3H2O According to the balanced equation above, when one mole of NH3 reacts completely. Which of the following is true?A.1 mole of N2, must be formedB.3 mole of Fe3O4 must be formedC.1 mole of water must be formedD.4 moles of Fe3O4 must reactObjective Show full explanation
Question 38What is the IUPAC name of the compound whose structure is shown below? $\table , , H, , CH_3, , H, , ; , , ∣, , ∣, , ∣, ,; H, -, C, -, C, -, C, -, H; , , ∣, , ∣, , ∣, ,; , , H, , CH_3, , H;$A.1, 2 Methyl pentaneB.2, 3 DimethylpropaneC.2, 2 DimethylpropaneD.1, 2 DimethylpropaneObjective Show full explanation
Question 39The composition of gunpowder isA.50% HNO3, 35% charcoal and 15% sulphurB.70% HNO3, 15% charcoal and 15% sulphurC.75% HNO3, 15% charcoal and 10% sulphurD.65% HNO3, 25% charcoal and 10% sulphurObjective Show full explanation
Question 40The correct arrangement of the petroleum fractions in order of increasing boiling points isA.Petrol < kerosene < diesel oilB.Petrol < diesel oil < keroseneC.Kerosene < diesel oil < petrolD.Diesel oil < kerosene < petrolObjective Show full explanation