Question 61 Existence of two or more forms of the same element in the same physical state is known as A. AllotropyB. ResonanceC. HybridizationD. IsotopyE. IsomerismObjective Show full explanation
Question 62When an atom gains an electron it becomes A. Chemically inactiveB. Negatively chargedC. Oxidized D. A cation E.An anionObjective Show full explanation
Question 63The alkali metals exhibit simliar chemical properties because A. They occur in the combined state B. They have the same number of valence electronsC. They form crystalline saltD. Their salt is soluble in waterE. They are highly reactiveObjective Show full explanation
Question 64What is the likely formula of a compound formed between element M in group two and X in group seven.A. M7X2B. M2X C. M2X7D. MX2E. MX6Objective Show full explanation
Question 65Equal volume of all gases at the same temperature and pressure contain the same number of molecules is expression ofA. Charles lawB. Boyle's lawC. Graham's lawD. Avogadro's lawE. Gay-Lussac's lawObjective Show full explanation
Question 66Which of the following expression gives the percentage by mass of nitrogen in NH4NO3? (H=1, N=14, O=16)A. 14 × 100 B. 14 × 10C. 28 × 100 D. 14 × 80E. 28 × 80Objective Show full explanation
Question 67A solution of PH=7 is A. AcidicB. NeutralC. ConcentratedD. DiluteE. SaturatedObjective Show full explanation
Question 68Amphoteric oxides are oxides which A. React with water to form acidsB. React with water to form alkali C. Show neither acidic nor basic propertiesD. Reacts with both acids and alkalis E. Contain high proportion of oxygen Objective Show full explanation
Question 69The following acids are mono basic except A. Trioxonitrate(v) acid B. Hydrochloric acid C. Ethanoic acid D. Tetraoxophosphate(v) acidE. Dioxonitrate(iii) acid Objective Show full explanation
Question 70An arrangement of two different metals in aqueous solution of their salts to produce an electric current is known as A. Electrochemical cell B. Activity series C. Thermocouple D. Voltameter E. Galvanometer Objective Show full explanation
Question 71Which of the following statement is not correct about electrolysis? A. Reduction occurs at the anodeB. Anions migrate to the anode C. Positive ions migrate to the cathode D. Concentration affects the discharge of ions E. Electrolytes conduct electric current Objective Show full explanation
Question 72Which of the following is not correct about catalysis A. Remains uncharged chemically at the end of reaction B. Helps to establish equilibrium faster in reversible reactionC. Can start a chemical reaction which will normally not take place D. Usually specific in its action E. Orders the rate of chemical reactionObjective Show full explanation
Question 73 The rate of production of hydrogen gas from the reaction between zinc granules and hydrochloric acid can be increased by A. Cooling the reaction mixture B. Using zinc power instead of zinc granules C. Using zinc instead of zinc granules D. Carrying out reaction at high pressure E. Carrying out the reaction in a closed vesselObjective Show full explanation
Question 74If the third member of a homologous series is C3H8, the fifth member will be A. C5H8B. C5H9C. C5H10D. C5H11E. C5H12Objective Show full explanation
Question 75Which of the following exhibits resonance A. BenzeneB. Butane C. Pentane D. Octane E. Hexane Objective Show full explanation
Question 76On exposing palm wine to air for some days, it becomes sour owing to the conversion of A. Glucose to EthanolB. Glucose to Glucanoic acid C. Ethanoic acid to Ethanol D. Ethanol to Ethanal E. Palm wine to Palmitic acidObjective Show full explanation
Question 77When acidified KmNO4 solution is decolorized by ethane, the gas acts as A. A straight chain hydrocarbonB. A saturated hydrocarbon C. A reducing agent D. A dehydrating agent E. An oxidising agent Objective Show full explanation
Question 78What amount of hydrogen will be required for complete hydrogenation of one mole of pent-3-yne. A. 1 mole B. 2 molesC. 3 molesD. 5 moles E. 6 moles Objective Show full explanation
Question 79When excess carbon(iv)oxide is passed into lime water, the turbidity produced initially disappears due to the formation of A. Calcium oxide B. Calcium carbide C. Calcium hydrogen trioxocarbonateD. Trioxocarbonate(iv) acid E. Calcium trioxocarbonate(iv)Objective Show full explanation
Question 80Which of the following is a disaccharide A. LigninB. Starch C. CelluloseD. Sucrose E. Glycogen Objective Show full explanation