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1

2C2H2(g) + 5O2(g) 4CO2(g) + 2H2O(g) In the reaction, the mass of carbon (IV) oxide produced on burning 78g of ethyne is [C = 12, O = 16, H = 1]

A.

39

B.

352g

C.

264g

D.

156g

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2006
2

The oxidation state of chlorine in HClO4 is

A.

-5

B.

-1

C.

1

D.

7

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2004
3

Metals of the first transition series have special proper ties which are different from those of groups I and II elements because they have partially filled

A.

s orbitals

B.

p orbitals

C.

d orbitals

D.

f orbitals

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2003
4

The commonest feature of the reactions at the anode is that

A.

Electrons are consumed

B.

Oxidation is involved

C.

Ions are reduced

D.

Electrode dissolves

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2003
5

Ethene reacts with hydrogen bromide to give

A.

CH2Br2

B.

CH3CH2Br

C.

C2H2Br2

D.

CHBr3

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2003
6

Which steam is passed over red-hot carbon, the substances produced are

A.

Hydrogen and trioxocarbonate(IV) acid

B.

Hydrogen, oxygen and carbon(IV) oxide

C.

Hydrogen and carbon (II) oxide

D.

Hydrogen and carbon (IV) oxide

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2004
7

One mole of a hydrocarbon contains 36g of carbon and its vapour density is 20. The structure of the hydrocarbon is

A.

CH3CH2CH3

B.

CH3CH = CH2

C.

CH3CH2C = CH

D.

CH3C = CH

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2006
8

Which of he following pairs of substances will react further with oxygen to form a higher oxide

A.

SO2 and NO

B.

CO2 and H2O

C.

CO and CO2

D.

NO and H2O

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2006
9

A noble gas with a high power of fog penetration used in aerodrome beacons is

A.

Argon

B.

Helium

C.

Neon

D.

Krypton

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Alloys are best prepared by

A.

Electroplating

B.

Arc-welding

C.

Reducing a mixture of their metallic oxides

D.

Cooling a molten mixture of the metals

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2004
11

A trihydric alkanol is

A.

glycerol

B.

phenol

C.

glycol

D.

ethanol

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2001
12

If an equilibrium reaction has H>0, the reaction will proceed favourably in the forward direction at

A.

High temperature

B.

Any temperature

C.

Low temperature

D.

Minimum temperature

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2003
13

In the electrolysis of brine, the anode is

A.

Platinum

B.

Copper

C.

Zinc

D.

Carbon

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2004
14

The compound that is used as an anaesthetic is

A.

CHCI3

B.

CH2C2

C.

CH3CI

D.

CCI4

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010
15

A compound contains 31.91% potassium, 28.93% chlorine and the rest oxygen. What is the chemical formular of the compound

A.

KCLO3

B.

KCLO4

C.

KCLO

D.

KCLO2

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2002
16

A liquid that will dissolve fast is

A.

Hydrochloric acid

B.

Calcium hydroxide

C.

Kerosene

D.

Water

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2003
17

The stability of the noble gases is due to the fact that they

A.

Have duplet or octet electron configurations

B.

Belong to group zero of the periodic table

C.

Are volatile in nature

D.

Have no electron in their outermost shells

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010
18

5SO2(g) + 2KMnO4(aq) + 2H2O(l) ⇌ K2SO4(aq) + 2MnSO4(aq) + 2H2HSO4(aq) In the reaction above, the products give a

A.

Colourless solution

B.

Purple precipitate

C.

Purple solution

D.

Colourless precipitate

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2006
19

Proteins in acid solution undergo

A.

Polymerization

B.

Substitution

C.

Fermentation

D.

Hydrolysis

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2001
20

25cm3 of a gas X contains Zmolecules at 150C and 75mmHg. How many molecules will 25cmm3 of another gas Y contain at the same temperature and pressure

A.

2Y

B.

2Z

C.

Z

D.

Y

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2001
21

A charge in the temperature of a saturated solution disturbs the equilibrium between the

A.

Dissolved solute and the solvent

B.

Solvent and the undissolved solute

C.

Dissolved solute and the undissolved solute

D.

Dissolved solute and the solution

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2003
22

Pure solvents are obtained by

A.

Distillation

B.

Condensation

C.

Extraction

D.

EvapopraTION

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2001
23

Water has the ability to dissolve almost all substances because its molecule has a structure with

A.

One positive end and one neutral end

B.

Two positive ends

C.

One positive end and one negative end

D.

Two negative ends

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2006
24

When sugar is dissolved in tea, the reaction is always accompanied by

A.

Positive entropy change

B.

Negative entropy change

C.

No entropy change

D.

A minimum entropy change

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2003
25

When sodium reacts with water, the resulting solution is

A.

weakly acdic

B.

neutral

C.

acidic

D.

alkaline

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2001
26

The type of reaction that is peculiar to benzene is

A.

Addition

B.

Hydrolysis

C.

Polymerization

D.

Substitution

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2003
27

When water boilers are used for a long period of time, the solid substances left behind as scale are

A.

Magnesium trioxosilicate (IV) and calcium Tetraoxosulphate(VI)

B.

Magnesium trioxosilicate(IV) and rust

C.

Clay and magnesium trioxosilicate (IV)

D.

clay and rust

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2005
28

The intermediate product formed when ethanol is progressively oxidized to ethanoic acid with potassium heptaoxodichromate(VI) is

A.

Ethanol

B.

Methanol

C.

Butanal

D.

Propanal

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2002
29

N2(g) + 3H2(g) ⇌ 2NH2(g) Δ H = - 90kJ In the equation above, the yield of ammonia can be decreased by

A.

Adding a catalyst

B.

Removing ammonia

C.

Increasing the pressure

D.

Increasing the temperature

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2005
30

The property of chlorine which causes hydrogen chloride to be more ionic than the chlorine molecule is its

A.

Electrovalency

B.

Electron affinity

C.

Electropositivity

D.

Electronegativity

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2004
31

The produce of the combustion of candle wax are

A.

Carbon(IV) oxide and water

B.

Oxygen and water

C.

Hydrogen and water

D.

Carbon(II)oxide an d water

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32

Which of the following is a physical change

A.

Burning kerosene

B.

Freezing ice-cream

C.

Exposing white phosphorus to air

D.

Dissolving calcium in water

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2003
33

Metalloids are also referred to as

A.

Metals

B.

Semi-metals

C.

Colloids

D.

Non-metals

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2005
34

According to Charles law, the volume of a gas becomes zero at

A.

00C

B.

-1000C

C.

-2730C

D.

-3730C

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2004
35

The residual solids from the fractional distillation of petroleum are used as

A.

Raw materials for the cracking process

B.

Fuel for driving tractors

C.

Fuel for jet engines

D.

Coatings for pipes

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Hydrogen can be displaced form a hot alkaline solution by

A.

Fe

B.

Cu

C.

Ca

D.

Sn

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2003
37

Stainless steel is used for making

A.

Tools

B.

Coins and medals

C.

Moving parts of clocks

D.

Magnets

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010
38

The gas that is the most dangerous pollutant to humans is

A.

Carbon(IV) oxide

B.

Nitrogen (II)oxide

C.

Hydrogen sulphide

D.

Sulphur(IV) oxide

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2005
39

The sulphide which is insoluble in dilute hydrochloric acid is

A.

CuS

B.

Na2S

C.

FeS

D.

ZnS

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2006
40

When 5.0cm3 of a saturated solution of sugar of molar mass 342g at 400C was evaporated to dryness, 34.2g of dry solid was obtained. The solubility of sugar at 400C is

A.

7.0 mol dm-3

B.

3.5 mol dm-3

C.

2.0 mol dm-3

D.

10.0mol dm-3

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2006
41

The air around smelting industries is likely to contain

A.

CO2, SO3 and H2

B.

SO2N2 and CO2

C.

H2, SO2 and CO2

D.

H2S, CO and N2

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2005
42

The characteristic colour of the flame shown when a copper salt moistened with concentrated hydrochloric acid on platinum is put on a bunzen burner is

A.

Green

B.

Lilac

C.

Yellow

D.

Brick-red

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2006
43

When 10g of sodium hydroxide is dissolved in 1000cm3 of water, the solution formed is approximately [Na = 23, H = 1, O = 16]

A.

0.01 mol dm-3

B.

0.10 mol dm-3

C.

0.25 mol dm-3

D.

0.50 mol dm-3

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2003
44

Which of the following is an example of a mixture

A.

Blood

B.

Sand

C.

Washing soda

D.

Common salt

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010
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The processes which return carbon(IV) oxide to the atmosphere include

A.

Photosynthesis, decay and respiration

B.

Photosynthesis, respiration and transpiration

C.

Respiration, decay and combustion

D.

Ozone, depletion, combustion and decay

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2002
46

To obtain pure carbon(II) oxide from its mixture with carbon (IV)oxide, the mixture should be

A.

Bubbled through concentrated Tetraoxosulphate(VI) acid

B.

Bubbled through sodium hydroxide

C.

Passed over heated copper(II) oxide

D.

Bubbled through water

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2005
47

P(g) + O(g) ⇌ 3R(s) + S(g) ΔH is negative which of the following will increase the yield of R

A.

Using a larger closed vessel

B.

Increasing the temperature

C.

Removing some S

D.

Adding a positive catalyst

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2001
48

When a crystal was added to the clear solution of its salt, the crystal did not dissolve and the solution remained unchanged. This showed that the solution was

A.

Supersaturated

B.

Unsaturated

C.

Saturated

D.

Concentrated

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2006
49

Which of the following is used to hasten the ripening of fruit

A.

Ethanol

B.

Ethyne

C.

Ethane

D.

Ethane

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010
50

Equal moles of ethyne and hydrogen iodide react to give

A.

CH2 = CH2

B.

CH2 = CHI

C.

CH2 – CHI

D.

CH2 – CI3

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2005
51

Which of the following shows little or no net reaction when the volume of the system is decreased

A.

H2(g) + l2(g) ⇌ 2Hl(g)

B.

2NO2(g) ⇌ N2O4(g)

C.

PCl5(g) ⇌ PCl3(g) + Cl2(g)

D.

203(g) ⇌ 3O2(g)

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2004
52

The pair of organic compounds that are isomers is

A.

Benzene and methylbenzene

B.

Trichloromethane and Tetrachloromethane

C.

Ethanol and propanone

D.

But-1-ene and but-2-ene

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2001
53

The mass of silver deposited when a current of 10A is passed through a solution of silver salt for 4830s is [Ag = 108, F = 96500 Cmol-1]

A.

108.0g

B.

54.0g

C.

27.0g

D.

13.5g

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2004
54

Elements in the same periodic table have the same

A.

Atomic number

B.

Chemical properties

C.

Physical properties

D.

Number of shells

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010
55

The process by which atoms are rearranged into different molecular structures in the petroleum refining process is referred to as

A.

Catalytic cracking

B.

Hydrocracking

C.

Polymerization

D.

Reforming

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2003
56

Calculate the volume of 0.5 mol dm-3 H2SO4 that is neutralized by 25cm3 of 0.1 mol dm-3 NaOH

A.

2.5cm3

B.

0.4cm3

C.

0.1cm3

D.

5.0cm3

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010
57

Farmlands affected by crude –oil spillage can be decontaminated by

A.

Adding acidic solutions

B.

Using aerobic bacteria

C.

Pouring water on the affected area

D.

Burning off the oil from the area

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2003
58

How many moles of limestone will be required to produce 5.6g of CaO

A.

0.20 mol

B.

1, 12mol

C.

0.10 mol

D.

0.56 mol

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2005
59

IN which of the following is the oxidation number of sulphur equal to -2

A.

H2S

B.

SO3

C.

S8

D.

SO2

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2006
60

A difference between chemical and physical change is that in a chemical change

A.

Heat is supplied

B.

A new substance is formed

C.

Oxygen is consumed

D.

A reversible process occurs

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2006
61

Catalytic hydrogenation of benzene produces

A.

Oil

B.

Cyclohexane

C.

Cycloexane

D.

Margarine

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2001
62

Which of the following alloys contain iron

A.

Steel and permalloy

B.

Duralumlin and steel

C.

nd Soft Solder a Duralumlin

D.

Brass and bronze

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2005
63

Which of the following has an isomer

A.

C4H10

B.

C6H6

C.

C2H4

D.

C2H6

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2006
64

which of the following chlorides would exhibit the least ionic character

A.

AlCl3

B.

CaCl2

C.

MgCi2

D.

LiCl

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2002
65

What volume of gas is evolved at s.t.p. if 2g of calcium trioxocarbonate(IV) is added to a solution of hydrochloric acid [Ca = 40, C = 12, O = 16, CI = 35.5, H = 1, Molar volume of a gas at s.t.p = 22.4dm3]

A.

112cm3

B.

224cm3

C.

448cm3

D.

224cm3

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2004
66

Which of the following is used as fuel in miners’ lamp

A.

Ethyne

B.

Ethane

C.

Ethane

D.

Ethanol

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010
67

An element will readily form an electrovalent compound if its electron configuration is

A.

2,8,8

B.

2,,8,4

C.

2,8,5

D.

2,8,1

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2005
68

When pure aluminum metal is heated to red hot in the presence of nitrogen gas, the compound formed is

A.

AI2N

B.

AIN

C.

AI2N2

D.

AI2N3

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2005
69

A gas exerts pressure on its container because

A.

Some of its molecules are moving faster than others

B.

Of the collision of the molecules with each other

C.

Of the mass of the molecules of gas

D.

The molecules of a gas collide with the walls of the container

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2003
70

Natural water collected from rivers and ponds contains oxygen, carbon(IV) oxide and

A.

Chlorine

B.

Hydrogen

C.

Sulphur(IV) oxide

D.

Nitrogen

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2005
71

The ores that can be concentrated by flotation are

A.

Nitride ores

B.

Chloride ores

C.

Oxide ores

D.

Sulphide ores

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2005
72

Which of the following ions is acidic

A.

K+

B.

NO-3

C.

S2-

D.

H3O+

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2003
73

Which of the following gases can be collected by the method of downward delivery

A.

Chlorine

B.

Oxygen

C.

Ammonia

D.

Hydrogen

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2004
74

A concentrated solution containing H+, Cu2+, OH- and Cl- was electrolyzed using platinum electrodes. The ion that will be discharged at the cathode is

A.

OH-

B.

Cl-

C.

Cu2+

D.

H+

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2005
75

The colour of methyl orange in alkaline medium is

A.

Pink

B.

Orange

C.

Red

D.

Yellow

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010
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H2(g) + Br2(g) → 2BHr(g) The reaction above is carried out at 250C. If Δ H is kJ mol-1 and Δ S is -106J mol-1K-1 the reaction will

A.

Proceed spontaneously at lower temperatures

B.

Not proceed spontaneously at the given temperature

C.

Proceed spontaneously at the given temperature

D.

[proceed in the reverse direction at the given temperature

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2006
77

The metal that liberates hydrogen from cold water in bubbles only is

A.

Na

B.

K

C.

Ca

D.

Al

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2003
78

To a solution of an unknown compound, a little dilute Tetraoxosulphate (IV) acid was added with some freshly prepared (II) Tetraoxosulphate (VI) Solution. The brown ring observed after the addition of a stream of concentrated Tetraoxosulphate (VI) acid confirmed the presence of

A.

CI

B.

SO

C.

NO

D.

CO

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010
79

An isomer of C5H12 is

A.

Butane

B.

2-methylbutane

C.

2-methylprpane

D.

2-ethylbutane

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2004
80

A particle that contains 9 protons, 10 neutrons and 10electrons is a

A.

Neghative ion

B.

Positive ion

C.

Neutral atom of a non metal

D.

Neutral atom of a metal

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2001
81

The maximum number of electrons in the L shell of an atom is

A.

8

B.

18

C.

32

D.

2

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010
82

Which of the following solutions containing only hydroxyl ions will liberate hydrogen gas when reacted with magnesium metal

A.

1.0 x 10-2 mol dm-3

B.

1.0 x 10-4 mol dm -3

C.

1.0 x 10-5 mol dm-3

D.

1.0 x 10-12 mol dm-3

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2002
83

Environmental pollution is worsened by the release from automobile exhausts of

A.

Water vapour

B.

Steam

C.

Smoke

D.

Heavy metals

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2001
84

ZnO(s) + CO (g) → Zn(s) + CO2 (g).

A.

Decomposed

B.

Displaced

C.

Oxidized

D.

Reduced

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2004
85

What mass of K2CrO4 is required to prepare 250cm3 of 0.020 mol dm-3 solution [K2CrO4 = 194.2g mol-1]

A.

0.97g

B.

9.70g

C.

19.42g

D.

97.10g

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2003
86

In the industrial production of H2 from natural gas, the CO2 produced along with the H2 is removed by

A.

Passing the mixture into lime water

B.

Washing under pressure

C.

Drying over phosphorous(V)oxide

D.

Using ammoniac copper(l) chloride

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2006
87

Which of the following results in the fall of acid rain

A.

Gaseous hydrocarbons

B.

Oxide of lead

C.

Particulate matter

D.

Oxides of sulphur

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2006
88

Which of the following is used as a rocket fuel

A.

CH3COOH

B.

H2SO4

C.

HCL

D.

HNO3

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010
89

A characteristic of the alkane family is

A.

Addition reaction

B.

Elimination reaction

C.

Substitution reaction

D.

Neutralization reaction

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2004
90

The noble gases owe their inactivity to

A.

Octet configuration

B.

Cyclic shape

C.

Hexagonal shape

D.

Obtuse configuration

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2003
91

The shape of the hydrocarbon compound CH4 is

A.

Square planar

B.

Tetrahedral

C.

Planar

D.

Linear

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2005
92

A given volume of methane diffuses in 20s. how long will it take the same volume of sulphur(IV) oxide to diffuse under the same conditions [C = 12, H = 1, S = 32, O = 16]

A.

5s

B.

20s

C.

40s

D.

60s

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2004
93

A consequence of global warming is

A.

Air pollution

B.

Water pollution

C.

Increased humidity

D.

Flooding

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2003
94

Phenolphthalein in acidic solution is

A.

Colourless

B.

Yellow

C.

Red

D.

Orange

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2005
95

Benzene reacts with hydrogen in the presence of nickel catalyst at 1800C to give

A.

Toluene

B.

Cyclopentane

C.

Cyclohexane

D.

Xylene

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010
96

What is the decrease in volume of air when pyrogallol is shaken with 30.00cm3 of air

A.

15.00cm3

B.

6.00cm3

C.

0.63cm3

D.

0.06cm3

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2001
97

Chlorine gas is prepared in the laboratory by

A.

Adding concentrated hydrochloric acid to solid manganese (IV) oxide

B.

Adding concentrated tetraoxosulphate (VI) acid to solid sodium chloride

C.

Dropping concentrated hydrochloric acid onto potassium tetraoxomanganate (VII) crystals

D.

Oxidizing concentrated hydrochloric acid using potassium heptaoxodichromate (VI) crystals

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2003
98

In a flame test for calcium, the flame appears

A.

Blue when viewed through a blue glass

B.

Green when viewed through a blue glass

C.

Orange-red when viewed through a blue glass

D.

Brick-red when viewed through a blue glass

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2005
99

Which of these compounds is a normal salt

A.

NaHS

B.

NaSO4

C.

NaHCO3

D.

Na2CO3

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2004
100

CO(g) + H2O(g) ⇌ CO2(g) + H2(g) From the reaction above, calculate the standard heat change if the standard enthalpies of formation of CO2 (g), H2O (g) and CO (g) in kJ mol-1 are -394, -242 and -110 respectively.

A.

-262 kJ mol-1

B.

-42kJ mol-1

C.

+42 kJ mol-1

D.

+262 kJ mol-1

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2003
101

The addition of 50cm3^3 of 0.2moldm3m^3 KOH solution will give a solution with resulting PH of? 

A.

12.43


B.

6.86

C.

1.57

D.

 7.14


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POST UTME 2023
102

The gas that reacts with ammonia to produce a dense white fume is

A.

HCI 

B.

H2_2

C.

N2_2 H4_4

D.

NO2_2

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POST UTME 2023
103

Which of the following acids is not suitable for producing hydrogen gas from metals?

A.

H3_3 P4_4

B.

HNO

C.

H2_2 SO4_4

D.

HCl

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POST UTME 2023
104

The following are classified as heavy chemicals except

A.

C2_2 H5_5 OH 

B.

H2_2 SO4_4

C.

NaOH

D.

AgBr

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POST UTME 2023
105

When the total heat content of the products is more than that of reactants, the reaction is said to be

A.

exothermic 

B.

endothermic 

C.

spontaneous 

D.

none

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POST UTME 2023
106

Which of the following substances in water causes furring of kettles?

A.

CaCO3_3

B.

Na2_2 CO3_3

C.

Ca(HCO3_3 )2_2

D.

CaCl2_2

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POST UTME 2023
107

Why is H2_2S a gas and H2_2O. a liquid at room temperature?

A.

H2_2S has a higher molar mass

B.

H2_2O contains hydrogen bonds in its molecules

C.

 H2_2S has acidic properties

D.

H2_20 is a universal solvent


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POST UTME 2023
108

 A gas X diffuses twice as fast as a gas Y under the same conditions. If the relative molecular mass of Y is 112, calculate the relative molecular mass of X

A.

28 

B.

14 

C.

56 

D.

122

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POST UTME 2023
109

The properties of elements are periodic functions of their

A.

mass number 

B.

 atomic number

C.

atomic volume 

D.

atomic radius


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POST UTME 2023
110

A liquid begins to boil when

A.

its vapour pressure is equal to the vapour pressure of its solid at a given temperature

B.

. its vapour pressure equal the atmospheric pressure 

C.

 its volume is slightly increased 

D.

molecules start escaping from its surface


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POST UTME 2023
111

2NO(e) + 2CO(g) - N2 + 2CO2(g) H = -89.3 KJ. What conditions would favour maximum conversion of nitrogen (Il) oxide and carbon II) oxide in the reaction above?

A.

 Low temperature and high pressure 

B.

 Low temperature and low pressure 

C.

High temperature and low pressure

D.

high temperature and high pressure

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POST UTME 2023
112

 An alkanoic has a molar mass of 88 gmol!. Derive its molecular formular and hence name the acid

A.

Hexanoic acid

B.

propanoic acid

C.

butanoic acid


D.

pentanoic acid


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POST UTME 2023
113

The following molecules contain hydrogen bonding except

A.

hydrogen chloride

B.

hydrogen fluoride


C.

ammonia 

D.

ethanoic acid


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POST UTME 2023
114

 Chlorine is produced commercially by 

A.

electrolysis of dilute HCl 

B.

electrolysis of brine

C.

 heating potassium trioxochlorate (V)


D.

neutralization of HCl.

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POST UTME 2023
115

One of these metals is not an alkali metal?

A.

B.

Fr 

C.

v

D.

Rb

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POST UTME 2023
116

One of these represents the laboratory preparation of hydrogen

A.

 C+ H2_20 → CO + H2_2

B.

 Zn + 2HCl → ZnCl + H2_2

C.

2Na + 2H2_20 → 2NaOH + H2_2

D.

 2Al(s) + 3H2_20(l)_(l) → Al2_2O3_3 (s) 3H2_2(g)


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POST UTME 2023
117

When carbon (IV) oxide is bubbled through lime water, the solution becomes milky due to the formation of

A.

CaCO

B.

Ca(HCO3_3)2_2

C.

CaCl

D.

CaSO4_4


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POST UTME 2023
118

Which of the following oxides is amphoteric?

A.

ZnO 

B.

CaO 

C.

Na2_2

D.

MgO

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POST UTME 2023
119

2CHCOOH + Zn → ? The product of this reaction is

A.

(CHCOO)2_2 Zn + Zn

B.

CHCOOCH3 + Zn


C.

(CHCOO)2_2 Zn + H2_2

D.

CH,COOH + CH2_2


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POST UTME 2023
120

When KOH is used instead of NaOH in the production of soap; it has the following advantages except it gives:

A.

harder soap

B.

softer soap

C.

 more soluble soap

D.

 soap with lower melting point

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POST UTME 2023
121

A gas with an initial volume of 6.5 dm2^2 is heated and allowed to expand to 19.5m2^2 at constant pressure. What is the ratio of the initial absolute temperature to the final absolute temperature?


A.

2:5

B.

4:5

C.

3:8

D.

1:3


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POST UTME 2022
122

When does a liquid starts boiling?

A.

When its volume is sufficiently decreased 

B.

When its vapour pressure equals the atmospheric pressure

C.

When its molecules start escaping from its surface

D.

When it is compressed enough


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POST UTME 2022
123

The oil-drop experiment was performed by

A.

J. J. Thompson

B.

James Chadwick

C.

 R. A. Milikan

D.

Ernest Rutherford

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POST UTME 2022
124

 In order to silver-plate a metal M, the metal M is the


A.

 cathode and a direct current is used

B.

cathode and an alternating current is used

C.

anode and a direct current is used

D.

 anode and an alternating current is used.


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POST UTME 2022
125

 Which of the following equilibria is shifted to the right as a result of an increase in pressure?

A.

203_3(g)_(g) → 302_2(g)_(g)

B.

 PCl5_5(g) + PCl3_3(s) + Cl2_2 (g)_(g)

C.

 2NO22 (g) + N2_2O4_4

D.

 H2_2(g)_(g) + I2(g)_(g) => 2HI(g)

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POST UTME 2022
126

A gas that will turn orange K2CrO, solution to clear green is 

A.

sulphur (IV) oxide

B.

hydrogen sulphide


C.

 sulphur (VI) oxide

D.

hydrogenchloride

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POST UTME 2022
127

Which of the following ions will give a white precipitate with aqueous NaOH and soluble in excess of the base?

A.

Cu2+^{2+}

B.

Zn2+^{2+}

C.

Mg2+^{2+}

D.

Mg2+^{2+}

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POST UTME 2022
128

Which of the ions will impart a brick-red colour to a non-luminous Bunsen flame?

A.

Ca2+^{2+}

B.

Na+^+


C.

Cu2+^{2+}

D.

K+^+

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POST UTME 2022
129

 The role of sodium chloride in the preparation of soap is to

A.

react with glycerol

B.

separate the soap from glycerol 

C.

purify the soap

D.

 make the soap less acidic


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POST UTME 2022
130

Which of the following molecules is linear in shape'


A.

CH4_4

B.

Cl

C.

H2_2O

D.

NH3_3

View Answer

POST UTME 2022
131

When cathode rays are detected onto the electrode of an electrometer, the instrument becomes

A.

Negatively charged

B.

Positively charged

C.

Neutral

D.

Bipolar

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2003
132

The chemiocal used for coagulation in water purification is

A.

Aluminum tetraoxosulphate(VI)

B.

Copper tetratoxosulphate (VI)

C.

Sodium tetraoxosulphate(VI)

D.

Calcium tetraoxosulphate (VI)

View Answer

67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2001
133

The air around smelting industries is likely to contain

A.

CO2, SO3 and H2

B.

SO2N2 and CO2

C.

H2, SO2 and CO2

D.

H2S, CO and N2

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2005
134

2H2(g) + O2(g) ⇌ 2H2O(g) ΔH = - ve What happens to the equilibrium constant of the reaction above if the temperature is increased?

A.

It becomes zero

B.

It decreases

C.

It increases

D.

It is unaffected

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010
135

Elements in the same periodic table have the same

A.

Atomic number

B.

Chemical properties

C.

Physical properties

D.

Number of shells

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010
136

Which of the following is a physical change

A.

Burning kerosene

B.

Freezing ice-cream

C.

Exposing white phosphorus to air

D.

Dissolving calcium in water

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2003
137

Transition metals posses variable oxidation states because they have

A.

Electrons in the d orbitals

B.

Electrons in the s orbitals

C.

A variable number of electrons in the p orbitals

D.

Partially filled p orbitals

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2004
138

Alloys are best prepared by

A.

Electroplating

B.

Arc-welding

C.

Reducing a mixture of their metallic oxides

D.

Cooling a molten mixture of the metals

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2004
139

Which of the following shows little or no net reaction when the volume of the system is decreased

A.

H2(g) + l2(g) ⇌ 2Hl(g)

B.

2NO2(g) ⇌ N2O4(g)

C.

PCl5(g) ⇌ PCl3(g) + Cl2(g)

D.

203(g) ⇌ 3O2(g)

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2004
140

25cm3 of a mixture of noble gases was obtained from air after the removal of other constituents. What was the original volume of air

A.

125cm3

B.

1250cm3

C.

2500cm3

D.

80cm3

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2005
141

The volume of a gas is Vcm3 at P mm Hg. What is the new volume of the gas if the pressure is reduced to half at constant temperature

A.

2 V cm3

B.

V 2cm3

C.

V cm3

D.

4 V cm3

View Answer

67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010
142

CH3-CH2-C = CH The hybridization in the compound above is

A.

Sp3 and sp

B.

Sp3 and sp2

C.

Sp

D.

Sp2

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2006
143

Sodium metal is always kept under oil because it

A.

Readily reacts with water

B.

Is reduced by atmospheric nitrogen

C.

Reacts vigorously on exposure to air

D.

Reacts with oxygen and carbon(IV) oxide

View Answer

67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2004
144

Aluminium hydroxide is used in the dyeing industry as a

A.

Salt

B.

Dye

C.

Mordant

D.

Dispersant

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2004
145

Which of the following salts is slightly soluble in water

A.

CaSO4

B.

Na2CO3

C.

PbCl2

D.

AgCl

View Answer

67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010
146

Which of the following will change when a catalyst is added to a chemical reaction

A.

The activation energy

B.

The potential energy of the reactants

C.

The heat of reaction

D.

The potential energy of the products

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2003
147

During the vulcanization of rubber, sulphur is added to

A.

Break down rubber polymer

B.

Lengthen the chain of rubber

C.

Bind rubber molecules together

D.

Act as a catalyst

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2001
148

Ethanoic acid is

A.

Tribasic

B.

Unionizeable

C.

Monobasic

D.

Dibasic

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2001
149

When sulphur (IV) oxide is passed into a solution of sodium hydroxide for a long time. It eventually produces a solution of

A.

Na2SO4

B.

NaHSO4

C.

Na2SO3

D.

NaHSO3

View Answer

67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2005
150

[Molar volume of a gas at s.t.p + 22.4dm3} Nuclear fission involves the splitting of a heavy element into two nuclei of

A.

Equal masses with a release of energy

B.

Nearly equal masses with a release of energy and radiation

C.

Equal masses with a release of energy and radiation

D.

Unequal masses without any release of energy

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2006
151

Which of these properties gives a solid its definite shape

A.

Weak intermolecular attraction

B.

High boiling point

C.

High melting point

D.

Strong intermolecular attraction

View Answer

67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2005
152

Tetraoxosulphate(VI) acid burns the skin by

A.

Heating

B.

Hydration

C.

Dehydration

D.

Hydrolysis

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2002
153

Four elements W, X, Y, and Z have atomic numbers 2, 6, 16 and 20 respectively. Which of these elements is a metal

A.

X

B.

W

C.

Z

D.

Y

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2001
154

The final products of the reaction between methane and chloride in the presence of ultraviolet light are hydrogen chloride and

A.

Dichloromethane

B.

Tetrachloromethane

C.

Chloromethane

D.

Trichloromethane

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010
155

If a solution contains 4.8g of Tetraoxosulphate (VI) acid. Calculate the amount of copper(II) oxide that will react with it [CU = 64, O = 16, S = 32, H = 1]

A.

0.8g

B.

4.0g

C.

40.0g

D.

80.0g

View Answer

67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2004
156

An emulsion may be produced by shaking a detergent solution with

A.

Palm wine

B.

Palm oil

C.

Ethanoic acid

D.

Water

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2006
157

Environmental pollution is worsened by the release from automobile exhausts of

A.

Water vapour

B.

Steam

C.

Smoke

D.

Heavy metals

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2001
158

Which of the following gives a precipitate when treated with NaOH solution

A.

Na2CO3

B.

CH3COONa

C.

NH4Cl

D.

AlCl3

View Answer

67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2002
159

Which of the following statements is true of a proton.

A.

The total mass of the protons in a particular nucleus always half the nuclear mass

B.

The mass of a proton is 1840 times the mass of an electron

C.

The mass proton is 1.0008g

D.

The mass of a proton is one-twelfth the molar mass of carbon

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2002
160

The commonest feature of the reactions at the anode is that

A.

Electrons are consumed

B.

Oxidation is involved

C.

Ions are reduced

D.

Electrode dissolves

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2003
161

Proteins in acid solution undergo

A.

Polymerization

B.

Substitution

C.

Fermentation

D.

Hydrolysis

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2001
162

Farmlands affected by crude –oil spillage can be decontaminated by

A.

Adding acidic solutions

B.

Using aerobic bacteria

C.

Pouring water on the affected area

D.

Burning off the oil from the area

View Answer

67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2003
163

Which of the following ions requires the largest quantity of electricity for discharge at an electrode

A.

2.5 moles of Cu2+

B.

4.0 moles of CI-

C.

2.0 moles of Al3+

D.

3.0 moles of Na+

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2005
164

The enzyme responsible for converting sucrose into two simple isomeric sugars is

A.

Invertase

B.

Amylase

C.

Lactose

D.

Maltase

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2005
165

Oxyacetylene flame is used for iron-welding because it

A.

makes the iron metal solidity very quickly

B.

Combines with oxygen to give a pop sound

C.

Evolves a lot of heat when burnt

D.

Dissociates to produce carbon (IV) oxide and oxygen

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2004
166

The metal that liberates hydrogen from cold water in bubbles only is

A.

Na

B.

K

C.

Ca

D.

Al

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2003
167

Equal moles of ethyne and hydrogen iodide react to give

A.

CH2 = CH2

B.

CH2 = CHI

C.

CH2 – CHI

D.

CH2 – CI3

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2005
168

The chromatographic separation of ink is based on the ability of the components to

A.

React with each other

B.

React with the solvent

C.

Dissolve in each other in the column

D.

Move at different speeds in the column

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2002
169

The weakest attractive force that can be observed between two molecules is

A.

Ionic

B.

Covalent

C.

Coordinate covalent

D.

Van der Waals

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2003
170

Calculate the solubility in mol dm -3 of 40g of Cu So4 dissolved in 100g of water at 1200C {Cu = 64, S = 32, 0 = 16}

A.

2.5

B.

0.4

C.

0.25

D.

4

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010
171

The modern process of manufacturing steel from iron is by

A.

Treatment with acids

B.

Oxidation

C.

Blast reduction

D.

Treatment with alkalis

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2003
172

Which of he following pairs of substances will react further with oxygen to form a higher oxide

A.

SO2 and NO

B.

CO2 and H2O

C.

CO and CO2

D.

NO and H2O

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2006
173

The idea of planetary electrons was that of

A.

Bohr

B.

Thompson

C.

Rutherford

D.

Dalton

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2006
174

When a solid substance disappears completely as a gas on heating, the substance is said to have under gone

A.

Evaporation

B.

Distillation

C.

Crystallization

D.

Sublimation

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2004
175

Which of the followinig respresents hybridization in ethyne?

A.

Sp2

B.

Sp2d

C.

Sp3

D.

sp

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2001
176

If an equilibrium reaction has H>0, the reaction will proceed favourably in the forward direction at

A.

High temperature

B.

Any temperature

C.

Low temperature

D.

Minimum temperature

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2003
177

The characteristic colour of the flame shown when a copper salt moistened with concentrated hydrochloric acid on platinum is put on a bunzen burner is

A.

Green

B.

Lilac

C.

Yellow

D.

Brick-red

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2006
178

IN which of the following is the oxidation number of sulphur equal to -2

A.

H2S

B.

SO3

C.

S8

D.

SO2

View Answer

67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2006
179

Trioxonitrate(V) acid is not used for preparing hydrogen gas from metals because it

A.

Renders the metal passive

B.

Is strongly oxidizing

C.

Is volatile

D.

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2006
180

Dynamic equilibrium describes a situation where

A.

A reaction gives back the reactants

B.

Reactants are converted to products

C.

The concentration of reactants and products is equal

D.

Both forward and reverse reaction proceed at the same rate

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2006
181

The most abundant element on the earth’s crust is

A.

Oxygen

B.

Fluorine

C.

hydrogen

D.

nitrogen

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2005
182

5SO2(g) + 2KMnO4(aq) + 2H2O(l) ⇌ K2SO4(aq) + 2MnSO4(aq) + 2H2HSO4(aq) In the reaction above, the products give a

A.

Colourless solution

B.

Purple precipitate

C.

Purple solution

D.

Colourless precipitate

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2006
183

The density of a certain gas is 1.98g dm-3 at s.t.p. What is the molecular mass of the gas [Molar volume of a gas at s.t.p = 22.4dm-3]

A.

26.0g

B.

31.0g

C.

54.0g

D.

44.0g

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2005
184

The pollution from petroleum spillage in rivers and lakes can best be dispersed by

A.

Pouring detergents

B.

Passing of ships through the area

C.

Pouring organic solvents

D.

Evaporation

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2001
185

The efficiency of a solid catalyst to increase reaction rates depends on its

A.

Concentration

B.

Solubility

C.

Quantity

D.

Surface area

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2006
186

ZnO(s) + CO (g) → Zn(s) + CO2 (g).

A.

Decomposed

B.

Displaced

C.

Oxidized

D.

Reduced

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2004
187

When sodium reacts with water, the resulting solution is

A.

weakly acdic

B.

neutral

C.

acidic

D.

alkaline

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2001
188

The pressure of 100cm3 of oxygen at 350C is 750mmHg. What will be the volume of the gas if the pressure is reduced to 100mmHg without changing the temperature

A.

850cm3

B.

750cm3

C.

650cm3

D.

580cm3

View Answer

67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2005
189

Which of the following equimolar solutions will have the highest pH

A.

NH4OH

B.

CH3COONa

C.

HCI

D.

NaOH

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2005
190

One mole of a hydrocarbon contains 36g of carbon and its vapour density is 20. The structure of the hydrocarbon is

A.

CH3CH2CH3

B.

CH3CH = CH2

C.

CH3CH2C = CH

D.

CH3C = CH

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2006
191

sulphur (IV) oxide bleaches by

A.

Reduction

B.

Oxidation

C.

Hydration

D.

Absorption

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2004
192

A fixed mass of gas has a volume of 92cm3 at 30C. What will be be its volume at 180C if the pressure remains constant

A.

15.3cm3

B.

87.3cm3

C.

97.0cm3

D.

552.0cm3

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2002
193

What volume of oxygen is produced from the decomposition of 2 moles of KClO3 at s.t.p [Molar volume of a gas at s.t.p = 22.4 dm3]

A.

22.4 dm3

B.

33.6 dm3

C.

44.8 dm3

D.

67.2 dm3

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2003
194

In the industrial production of H2 from natural gas, the CO2 produced along with the H2 is removed by

A.

Passing the mixture into lime water

B.

Washing under pressure

C.

Drying over phosphorous(V)oxide

D.

Using ammoniac copper(l) chloride

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2006
195

Forms a layer of oxide on the metal If the heat of combustion of hydrogen is -285.8kJ. what is the heat of formation of water

A.

-285.8Kj

B.

-571.6kJ

C.

+571kJ

D.

+285.8kJ

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2006
196

Metalloids are also referred to as

A.

Metals

B.

Semi-metals

C.

Colloids

D.

Non-metals

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2005
197

Steam changes the colour of anhydrous cobalt(II) chloride from

A.

White to red

B.

Blue to white

C.

White to green

D.

Blue to pink

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2002
198

How many unpaired electron(s) are there in the nitrogen sub - levels

A.

2

B.

1

C.

0

D.

3

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010
199

The property which makes alcohol soluble in water is the

A.

Hydrogen bonding

B.

Covalent nature

C.

Ionic character

D.

Boiling point

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2002
200

An isomer of C5H12 is

A.

Butane

B.

2-methylbutane

C.

2-methylprpane

D.

2-ethylbutane

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2004
201

An element X with relative atomic mass 16.2 contains two isotopes X with relative abundance of 90% and X with relative abundance of 10%. The value of m is

A.

16

B.

18

C.

12

D.

14

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2001
202

The most important use of hydrogen is in the

A.

Hydrogenation of oils

B.

Manufacture of methyl alcohol

C.

Manufacture of ammonia

D.

Manufacture of ethyl alcohol

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2002
203

The shape of the hydrocarbon compound CH4 is

A.

Square planar

B.

Tetrahedral

C.

Planar

D.

Linear

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2005
204

An electron can be added to a halogen atom to form a halide ion with

A.

2 valence electrons

B.

3 valence electrons

C.

7 valence electrons

D.

Valence electrons

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2004
205

Phenolphthalein in acidic solution is

A.

Colourless

B.

Yellow

C.

Red

D.

Orange

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2005
206

Chlorine gas is prepared in the laboratory by

A.

Adding concentrated hydrochloric acid to solid manganese (IV) oxide

B.

Adding concentrated tetraoxosulphate (VI) acid to solid sodium chloride

C.

Dropping concentrated hydrochloric acid onto potassium tetraoxomanganate (VII) crystals

D.

Oxidizing concentrated hydrochloric acid using potassium heptaoxodichromate (VI) crystals

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2003
207

A carcinogenic substance is

A.

Asbestos dust

B.

Sawdust

C.

Nitrogen(II) oxide

D.

Carbon (II) oxide

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2004
208

Calculate the percentage by mass of nitrogen in calcium trioxonitrate (V) {Ca = 40, N = 14, O = 16}

A.

13.10%

B.

17.10%

C.

27.60%

D.

8.5

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010
209

A difference between chemical and physical change is that in a chemical change

A.

Heat is supplied

B.

A new substance is formed

C.

Oxygen is consumed

D.

A reversible process occurs

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2006
210

According to Charles law, the volume of a gas becomes zero at

A.

00C

B.

-1000C

C.

-2730C

D.

-3730C

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2004
211

Which of the following best explains the increase in the rate of a chemical reaction as the temperature rises

A.

The bonds in the reacting molecules are more readily broken

B.

The molecules collisions become more violent

C.

A lower proportion of the molecules has the necessary minimum energy to react

D.

The collision frequency of the molecules increases

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2001
212

The postulate of Dalton’s atomic theory which still holds is that

A.

Particles of different elements combine in a simple whole number ratio

B.

Atoms can neither be created nor destroyed

C.

The particles of the same element are exactly alike

D.

All elements are made of small indivisible particles

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2002
213

Which of the following results in the fall of acid rain

A.

Gaseous hydrocarbons

B.

Oxide of lead

C.

Particulate matter

D.

Oxides of sulphur

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2006
214

It is difficult to achieve an orderly arrangement of the molecules of a gas because they

A.

Have no definite shape

B.

Have little force attraction between them

C.

Can collide with one another in the container

D.

Are too small in size

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2004
215

Which of the following alloys contain iron

A.

Steel and permalloy

B.

Duralumlin and steel

C.

nd Soft Solder a Duralumlin

D.

Brass and bronze

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2005
216

Chlorine gas turns a damp starch-iodide paper

A.

Pink

B.

Colourless

C.

Red

D.

Dark blue

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2003
217

2C2H2(g) + 5O2(g) 4CO2(g) + 2H2O(g) In the reaction, the mass of carbon (IV) oxide produced on burning 78g of ethyne is [C = 12, O = 16, H = 1]

A.

39

B.

352g

C.

264g

D.

156g

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2006
218

When chlorine is passed into water and the resulting solution exposed to sunlight, the product formed are

A.

Chlorine gas and hydrogen

B.

Oxygen and oxochlorate(l) acid

C.

Hydrochloric acid and oxygen

D.

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2001
219

Which of the following is used as a rocket fuel

A.

CH3COOH

B.

H2SO4

C.

HCL

D.

HNO3

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010
220

The mass of silver deposited when a current of 10A is passed through a solution of silver salt for 4830s is [Ag = 108, F = 96500 Cmol-1]

A.

108.0g

B.

54.0g

C.

27.0g

D.

13.5g

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2004
221

Which of the following is used to hasten the ripening of fruit

A.

Ethanol

B.

Ethyne

C.

Ethane

D.

Ethane

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010
222

C(s) + 2S (g) → CS2 (g) Δ H = +89kJ mol-1. The chemical equation above implies that

A.

Each of carbon and sulphur has 89kJ of energy

B.

Both carbon and sulphur contribute 89kJ of energy

C.

89kJ of energy is released

D.

89kJ is absorbed

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2001
223

What will happen if an aluminum spoon is used to stir a solution of iron (II) trioxonitrate(V)

A.

The spoon will be reduced while the iron(II) ions will be oxidized

B.

The spoon will be oxidized while the iron (II) ions will be reduced to the metal

C.

The spoon will be reduced

D.

The spoon will increase in size

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2005
224

Which of the following has an isomer

A.

C4H10

B.

C6H6

C.

C2H4

D.

C2H6

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2006
225

Pure solvents are obtained by

A.

Distillation

B.

Condensation

C.

Extraction

D.

EvapopraTION

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2001
226

If 30cm3 of a gas at 500C is warmed to 800C at a fixed pressure. The fractional increase in volume is

A.

0.91

B.

0.009

C.

1.09

D.

0.093

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2006
227

A particle that contain s 11protons, 12 neutrons and 10 electrons is probably a

A.

Metallic ion

B.

Non-metallic ion

C.

Neutral metal

D.

Neutral non-metal

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2006
228

A noble gas with a high power of fog penetration used in aerodrome beacons is

A.

Argon

B.

Helium

C.

Neon

D.

Krypton

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010
229

Which of the following mixtures of gases is likely to burn in flame

A.

Neon and hydrogen

B.

Nitrogen and helium

C.

Helium and neon

D.

Neon and nitrogen

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2004
230

Which of the following statements is true of sulphur (IV) oxide

A.

It forms Tetraoxosulphate (VI) acid with water

B.

It is an odourless gas

C.

It is an acid anhydride

D.

It forms white precipitate with acidified barium chloride

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2003
231

The gas that gives brown colouration in brown ring test

A.

Co2

B.

NO2

C.

NO

D.

CO

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2002
232

The type of reaction that is peculiar to benzene is

A.

Addition

B.

Hydrolysis

C.

Polymerization

D.

Substitution

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2003
233

I. H = 1s1 II. O = 1s22s22p4 III. N = 1s22s22p3 IV. Zn = 1s22s22p63s23p64s23d10 From the above, which of the following pairs is likely to be paramagnetic?

A.

I and II

B.

I and III

C.

I and IV

D.

III and IV

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2003
234

What mass of K2CrO4 is required to prepare 250cm3 of 0.020 mol dm-3 solution [K2CrO4 = 194.2g mol-1]

A.

0.97g

B.

9.70g

C.

19.42g

D.

97.10g

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2003
235

What is the mola. Mass of a substance, if 0.4 mole of the substance has a mass of 25.0g

A.

6.3g

B.

40.0g

C.

62.5g

D.

2.5g

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2006
236

The solution that will conduct the highest amount of electricity is

A.

2.0 moldm-3 of ethanoic acid

B.

0.5 mol dm-3 of ethanoic acid

C.

2.0 mol dm-3 of hydrochloric acid

D.

0.5 moldm-3 of hydrochloric acid

View Answer

67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2006
237

A particle that contains 9 protons, 10 neutrons and 10electrons is a

A.

Neghative ion

B.

Positive ion

C.

Neutral atom of a non metal

D.

Neutral atom of a metal

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2001
238

The gas that can best be collected by downward displacement of air is

A.

Chlorine

B.

Sulphur(IV)oxide

C.

Ammonia

D.

Carbon(IV)oxide

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2001
239

Three drops of a 1.0 mol dm-3 solution of Na OH are added to 20cm3 of a solution of pH8.4. the pH of the resulting solution will be

A.

Greater than 8.4

B.

Unaltered

C.

Close to that of pure water

D.

Less than 8.4

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2002
240

The correct order of increasing boiling points of the following compounds C3H7OH, C7H16 and C4H10 is

A.

C4H10 → C7H16 → C3H7OH

B.

C7H16 → C3H7OH → C4H16

C.

C4H10 → C3H7OH → C4H10

D.

C3H7OH → C4H10 → C7H16

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010
241

Vulcanization involves the removal of

A.

A monomer

B.

The single bond

C.

The double bond

D.

A polymer

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2004
242

What is the valence shell electron configuration of the element with atomic number 17

A.

1s22s22p63s23p5

B.

1s22s22p63s23p4

C.

3s23p5

D.

2s22p6

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2005
243

The raw material used for the smelting of iron ore in a furnace is

A.

Zn(NO3)2

B.

CaSO4

C.

CuSO4

D.

CaCO3

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2006
244

Which steam is passed over red-hot carbon, the substances produced are

A.

Hydrogen and trioxocarbonate(IV) acid

B.

Hydrogen, oxygen and carbon(IV) oxide

C.

Hydrogen and carbon (II) oxide

D.

Hydrogen and carbon (IV) oxide

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2004
245

According to the kinetic theory, an increase in temperature causes the kinetic energy of particles to

A.

Decrease

B.

Increase

C.

Remain constant

D.

Be zero

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2003
246

The solubility curve shows the variation of solute concentration with

A.

Volume

B.

Vapour density

C.

Pressure

D.

Temperature

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2005
247

The gas that can be dried using concentrated Tetraoxosulphate (VI) acid is

A.

Ammonia

B.

Hydrogen bromide

C.

Sulphur (IV) oxide

D.

Hydrogen sulphide

View Answer

67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2005
248

The colour of methyl orange in alkaline medium is

A.

Pink

B.

Orange

C.

Red

D.

Yellow

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010
249

Calcium Tetraoxosulphate(VI) dissolves in water only sparingly to form a

A.

Solution

B.

Suspension

C.

Precipitate

D.

Colloid

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2004
250

N2O4(g) ⇌ 2NO2(g)

A.

A constant volume

B.

An increase in pressure

C.

A decrease in pressure

D.

A decrease in volume

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2004
251

When a salt loses its water of crystallization to the atmosphere on exposure, the process is said to be

A.

Deliquescence

B.

Effervescence

C.

Efflorescence

D.

Fluorescence

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2002
252

A compound contains 40.0% carbon, 6.7% hydrogen and 53.3% oxygen. If the molar mass of the compound is 180, find the molecular formula [H = 1, C = 12, O = 16]

A.

CH2O

B.

C3H6O3

C.

C6H12O6

D.

C6H6O3

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2003
253

A concentrated solution containing H+, Cu2+, OH- and Cl- was electrolyzed using platinum electrodes. The ion that will be discharged at the cathode is

A.

OH-

B.

Cl-

C.

Cu2+

D.

H+

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2005
254

When a crystal was added to the clear solution of its salt, the crystal did not dissolve and the solution remained unchanged. This showed that the solution was

A.

Supersaturated

B.

Unsaturated

C.

Saturated

D.

Concentrated

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2006
255

Which of the following is an electrolyte

A.

Alcohol

B.

Sodium acetate solution

C.

Solid potassium hydroxide

D.

Mercury

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2003
256

When iron is exposed to moist air, it gradually rusts. This is due to the formation of

A.

Anahydrous iron (III) oxide

B.

Anhydrous iron (II) oxide

C.

Hydrated iron (II) oxide

D.

Hydrated iron (III) oxide

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010
257

The boiling of fat and aqueous caustic soda is referred as

A.

Saponification

B.

Esterification

C.

Acidification

D.

Hydrolysis

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2002
258

Chlorine consisting of two isotopes of mass numbers 35 and 37 in the ratio 3:1 has an atomic mass of 35.5. Calculate the relative abundance of the isotope of mass number 37.

A.

20

B.

25

C.

60

D.

75

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2004
259

Neutral atoms of neon with atomic number 10 have the same number of electrons as

A.

O2+

B.

Ca2+

C.

K+

D.

Mg2+

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2003
260

2CO(g) + O2(g) → 2CO2(g) Given that Δ H [CO] is 110.4kJ mol-1 and Δ H [CO2] is -393.0kJ mol-1, the energy change for the reaction above is

A.

-503.7kJ

B.

-282.6kJ

C.

+282.6kJ

D.

+503.7kJ

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2004
261

The produce of the combustion of candle wax are

A.

Carbon(IV) oxide and water

B.

Oxygen and water

C.

Hydrogen and water

D.

Carbon(II)oxide an d water

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2006
262

In which of the following reactions can the oxidation number of nitrogen be said to have increased

A.

FeSO4(aq) + NO(g) → Fe(NO)SO4(S)

B.

2NO(g) + O2(g) → 2NO2(g)

C.

NO(g) + CI2(g) → NOCI2(l)

D.

NO(g) + Br2(l) → NOBr2(l)

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2005
263

Ordinary glass is manufactured from silica, Ca CO3 and

A.

K2CO3

B.

NaHCO3

C.

Na2CO3

D.

K2SO4

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2002
264

Carbon exists naturally in the combined state as

A.

Diamond

B.

Coal

C.

Wood

D.

Graphite

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2006
265

Hydrogen can be displaced form a hot alkaline solution by

A.

Fe

B.

Cu

C.

Ca

D.

Sn

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2003
266

Stainless steel is used for making

A.

Tools

B.

Coins and medals

C.

Moving parts of clocks

D.

Magnets

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010
267

Which of the following solutions containing only hydroxyl ions will liberate hydrogen gas when reacted with magnesium metal

A.

1.0 x 10-2 mol dm-3

B.

1.0 x 10-4 mol dm -3

C.

1.0 x 10-5 mol dm-3

D.

1.0 x 10-12 mol dm-3

View Answer

67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2002
268

The stability of the noble gases is due to the fact that they

A.

Have duplet or octet electron configurations

B.

Belong to group zero of the periodic table

C.

Are volatile in nature

D.

Have no electron in their outermost shells

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010
269

the principal constituent of natural gas is methane

A.

ethane

B.

propane

C.

butane

D.

butane

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2003
270

What is the correct IUPAC name for NO2

A.

Dioxonitrate(III) ion

B.

Dioxonitrate(IV) ION

C.

trioxonitrate(iii) ion

D.

trioxonitrate(iv) ion

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2005
271

The property used in the industrial preparation of nitrogen and oxygen from air is

A.

Rate of diffusion

B.

Solubility

C.

Density

D.

Boiling point

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2005
272

A dense white fume is formed when ammonia gas reacts with

A.

H2(g)

B.

O2(g)

C.

HCI(g)

D.

Cl2(g)

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2005
273

Which of the following gases contains the least number of atoms at s.t.p

A.

4 moles of chlorine

B.

3 moles of ozone

C.

1 mole of butane

D.

7 moles of argon

View Answer

67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2002
274

What is the decrease in volume of air when pyrogallol is shaken with 30.00cm3 of air

A.

15.00cm3

B.

6.00cm3

C.

0.63cm3

D.

0.06cm3

View Answer

67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2001
275

The allotrope of carbon used in the decolourization of sugar is

A.

Graphite

B.

Soot

C.

Charcoal

D.

Lampblack

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2004
276

Coffee stains can best be removed by

A.

Turpentine

B.

A solution of borax in water

C.

Ammonia solution

D.

Kerosene

View Answer

67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010
277

6AgNO3(aq) + PH3(g) + 3H2O(l) → 6Ag(s)+ H3PO3(aq) + 6HNO3(aq) In the reaction above, the reducing agent is

A.

H2O(l)

B.

PH3(g)

C.

AgNO3(aq)

D.

HNO3(AQ)

View Answer

67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010
278

The formula CH2O for ethanoic acid is regarded as its

A.

General formula

B.

Structural formula

C.

Molecular formula

D.

Empirical formula

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2002
279

Which of these reagents can confirm the presence of a triple bond

A.

Bromine water

B.

Acidified KMnO4

C.

Copper (I) chloride

D.

Bromine gas

View Answer

67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2004
280

Sugar is separated from its impurities by

A.

Distillation

B.

Evaporation

C.

Precipitation

D.

Crystallization

View Answer

67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2005
281

A liquid that will dissolve fast is

A.

Hydrochloric acid

B.

Calcium hydroxide

C.

Kerosene

D.

Water

View Answer

67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2003
282

The processes which return carbon(IV) oxide to the atmosphere include

A.

Photosynthesis, decay and respiration

B.

Photosynthesis, respiration and transpiration

C.

Respiration, decay and combustion

D.

Ozone, depletion, combustion and decay

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2002
283

Metals of the first transition series have special proper ties which are different from those of groups I and II elements because they have partially filled

A.

s orbitals

B.

p orbitals

C.

d orbitals

D.

f orbitals

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2003
284

The residual solids from the fractional distillation of petroleum are used as

A.

Raw materials for the cracking process

B.

Fuel for driving tractors

C.

Fuel for jet engines

D.

Coatings for pipes

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010
285

Cancerous growths are cured by exposure to

A.

ɣ-rays

B.

β – rays

C.

ἀ – rays

D.

X -rays

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2001
286

If 0.75 mole of cyclopropane and 0.66 mole of oxygen are mixed in a vessel with a total pressure of 0.7 atmosphere. What is the partial pressure of oxygen in the mixture

A.

0.55 atmosphere

B.

0.44 atmosphere

C.

0.33 atmosphere

D.

0.22 atmosphere

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2002
287

In which of the following reactions has the oxidation number of nitrogen increased

A.

2NO(g) + Br2(l) → 2NOBr(l)

B.

2NO2(g) + O2(g) → 2NO2(g)

C.

FeSO4(aq) + NO(g) → Fe(NO)SO4(s)

D.

2NO(g) + CI2(g) → 2NOCI(l)

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2001
288

N2(g) + 3H2(g) ⇌ 2NH2(g) Δ H = - 90kJ In the equation above, the yield of ammonia can be decreased by

A.

Adding a catalyst

B.

Removing ammonia

C.

Increasing the pressure

D.

Increasing the temperature

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2005
289

Natural water collected from rivers and ponds contains oxygen, carbon(IV) oxide and

A.

Chlorine

B.

Hydrogen

C.

Sulphur(IV) oxide

D.

Nitrogen

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2005
290

What volume of 0.5mol dm-3 H2SO4 will exactly neutralize 20cm3 of 0.1 mol dm-3 NaOH solution

A.

2.0cm3

B.

5.0cm3

C.

6.8cm3

D.

8.3cm3

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2004
291

If a reaction is exothermic and thee is a great disorder, it means that

A.

The reaction is in a state of equilibrium

B.

There will be a large increase in free energy

C.

There will be a large decrease in free energy

D.

The reaction is static

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010
292

Two hydrocarbons X and Y were treated with bromine water. Decolorized the solution and Y did not. Which class of compound does Y belong

A.

Alkynes

B.

Alkenes

C.

Alkanes

D.

Benzene

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010
293

In a flame test for calcium, the flame appears

A.

Blue when viewed through a blue glass

B.

Green when viewed through a blue glass

C.

Orange-red when viewed through a blue glass

D.

Brick-red when viewed through a blue glass

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2005
294

Water has the ability to dissolve almost all substances because its molecule has a structure with

A.

One positive end and one neutral end

B.

Two positive ends

C.

One positive end and one negative end

D.

Two negative ends

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2006
295

Deliquenscent substances are used for

A.

Cooling

B.

Wetting

C.

Melting

D.

Drying

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2001
296

Alkanol + Alkanoic acid ⇌ Ester + water. The reverse reaction of the equation above is known as

A.

Hydrolysis

B.

Saponification

C.

Hydration

D.

Fermentation

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2004
297

How many moles of limestone will be required to produce 5.6g of CaO

A.

0.20 mol

B.

1, 12mol

C.

0.10 mol

D.

0.56 mol

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2005
298

The substance least considered as a source of environmental pollution is

A.

Silicate minerals

B.

Uranium

C.

Lead compounds

D.

Organophosphorous compounds

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2002
299

A consequence of global warming is

A.

Air pollution

B.

Water pollution

C.

Increased humidity

D.

Flooding

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2003
300

Which of these compounds is a normal salt

A.

NaHS

B.

NaSO4

C.

NaHCO3

D.

Na2CO3

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2004
301

Which of the following hydrogen halides has the highest entropy value

A.

HF

B.

HCl

C.

HBr

D.

Hl

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2004
302

In which of the following reactuions does reduction take place

A.

Fe2+ - e- Fe3+

B.

2O2- → O2 + 4e-

C.

Cr - 2e- → Cr2+

D.

2H+ + 2e- →H2

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2001
303

As the concentration of an electrolyte reduces, the conductivity

A.

Reduces to zero

B.

Decreases

C.

Increases

D.

Is unaffected

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2001
304

Which of the following gases can be collected by the method of downward delivery

A.

Chlorine

B.

Oxygen

C.

Ammonia

D.

Hydrogen

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2004
305

How many hydrogen atoms does a single ring cycloalkane have less than the corresponding open- chain alkane

A.

Three

B.

One

C.

Four

D.

Two

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2005
306

3Cu + pHNO3 → 3Cu(NO3)2 + 4H2O + xNO In the equation above, the values of p and x respectively are

A.

1 and 3

B.

2 and 3

C.

6 and 2

D.

8 and 2

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2003
307

NH3(g) + HCI(g) → NH4CI(s) The entropy change in the system is

A.

Negative

B.

Indeterminate

C.

Positive

D.

Zero

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2001
308

The solubility in mol dm-3 of 20g of CuSO4 dissolved in 100g of water at 1800C is [Cu = 64, S = 32, O = 16]

A.

0.13

B.

0.25

C.

1.25

D.

2

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2004
309

P(g) + O(g) ⇌ 3R(s) + S(g) ΔH is negative which of the following will increase the yield of R

A.

Using a larger closed vessel

B.

Increasing the temperature

C.

Removing some S

D.

Adding a positive catalyst

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2001
310

The process by which atoms are rearranged into different molecular structures in the petroleum refining process is referred to as

A.

Catalytic cracking

B.

Hydrocracking

C.

Polymerization

D.

Reforming

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2003
311

The compound that is used as an anaesthetic is

A.

CHCI3

B.

CH2C2

C.

CH3CI

D.

CCI4

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010
312

When 5.0cm3 of a saturated solution of sugar of molar mass 342g at 400C was evaporated to dryness, 34.2g of dry solid was obtained. The solubility of sugar at 400C is

A.

7.0 mol dm-3

B.

3.5 mol dm-3

C.

2.0 mol dm-3

D.

10.0mol dm-3

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2006
313

Hydrogen is readily released when dilute hydrochloric acid reacts with

A.

Au

B.

Cu

C.

Na

D.

Ag

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2002
314

In the electrolysis of a concentrated solution of sodium chloride using inert electrodes, which of the following ions are discharged at the cathode and anode respectively

A.

Na+ and Cl-

B.

Na+ and OH-

C.

H+ and OH-

D.

H+ and Cl-

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2003
315

The reaction above is

A.

Carboxylation

B.

Decarboxylation

C.

Acidification

D.

Esterification

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2004
316

In the production of soap, concentrated sodium chloride solution is added to

A.

Increase the solubility of the soap

B.

Decrease the solubility of the soap

C.

Saponify the soap

D.

Emulsify the soap

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2004
317

The formula for ethyl butanoate is

A.

C3H7COOC2H5

B.

C2H5COOC3H7

C.

C4H9COOC2H5

D.

C2H5COOC4H9

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2003
318

An element will readily form an electrovalent compound if its electron configuration is

A.

2,8,8

B.

2,,8,4

C.

2,8,5

D.

2,8,1

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2005
319

The oxidation state of chlorine in HClO4 is

A.

-5

B.

-1

C.

1

D.

7

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2004
320

Iron can be protected from corrosion by coating the surface with

A.

Silver

B.

Copper

C.

Zinc

D.

Gold

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010
321

To obtain pure carbon(II) oxide from its mixture with carbon (IV)oxide, the mixture should be

A.

Bubbled through concentrated Tetraoxosulphate(VI) acid

B.

Bubbled through sodium hydroxide

C.

Passed over heated copper(II) oxide

D.

Bubbled through water

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2005
322

The volume of 2.5 moles of oxygen at s.t.p is

A.

56.0dm3

B.

84.0dm3

C.

50.0dm3

D.

20.0dm3

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2006
323

Ethene reacts with hydrogen bromide to give

A.

CH2Br2

B.

CH3CH2Br

C.

C2H2Br2

D.

CHBr3

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2003
324

A heterogeneous mixture can be defined as any mixture

A.

Whose composition is uniform

B.

Whose composition is not uniform

C.

Formed by solids and liquids

D.

Of a solute and a solvent

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2005
325

25cm3 of a gas X contains Zmolecules at 150C and 75mmHg. How many molecules will 25cmm3 of another gas Y contain at the same temperature and pressure

A.

2Y

B.

2Z

C.

Z

D.

Y

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2001
326

Na2CO3(aq) + 2HCI(aq) → 2NaCI(aq) + H2O(l) + CO2(g) How many moles of sodium trioxocarbonate (IV) are there in a 25cm3 solution which required 10cm3 of 0.05 mol dm-3 hydrochloric acid solution to neutralize it?

A.

0.100mloe

B.

0.001mole

C.

1.000mole

D.

0.010mole

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2006
327

A chemical reaction is always associated with

A.

An increase in the composition of one of the substances

B.

A change in the volume of the reactants

C.

A change in the nature of the reactants

D.

The formation of new substances

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2004
328

Which of the following is found in cotton

A.

Starch

B.

Cellulose

C.

fat

D.

oil

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2003
329

Carbon (II) oxide is considered dangerous if inhaled mainly because it

A.

Competes with oxygen in the blood

B.

Competes with carbon (IV) oxide in the blood

C.

Can cause lung cancer

D.

Can cause injury to the nervous system

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010
330

Which of the following is an example of a mixture

A.

Blood

B.

Sand

C.

Washing soda

D.

Common salt

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010
331

Which of the following typically represents a photochemical reaction

A.

Conversion of dinitrogen (IV) oxide to nitrogen(IV) oxide

B.

Conversion of silver halides to grey metallic silver

C.

Decomposition of calcium hydroxide to its oxide

D.

Formation of water from hydrogen and oxygen molecules

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2006
332

Pollution of underground water by metal ions is very likely in a soil that has high

A.

Acidity

B.

Alkalinity

C.

Chloride content

D.

Nitrate content

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2004
333

The salt that will form a precipitate soluble in excess ammonia solution is

A.

Ca(NO3)2

B.

Cu(NO3)2

C.

Mg(NO3)2

D.

Al(NO3)3

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2003
334

The pair of organic compounds that are isomers is

A.

Benzene and methylbenzene

B.

Trichloromethane and Tetrachloromethane

C.

Ethanol and propanone

D.

But-1-ene and but-2-ene

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2001
335

The droplets of water observed around a bottle of milk taken out of though refrigerator is due to the fact that the

A.

Temperature of the milk drops as it loses heat into the surroundings

B.

Saturated vapour pressure of the milk is equal to the atmospheric pressure

C.

Water vapour in the air around loses some of its energy to the bottle

D.

Water vapour in the air around the bottle gains some energy from the bottle

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010
336

One of the major uses of Alkanes is

A.

In the hydrogenation of oils

B.

In the textile industries

C.

In the production of plastics

D.

As domestic and industrial fuels

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010
337

Treatment of cancer II. Detection of leakages in water mains III. Detection of the ages of ancient tools Which combination of the above refers to the uses of radioactive isotopes?

A.

I, II and III

B.

I, II, III and IV

C.

II and III

D.

I and II

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2005
338

Calculate the volume of 0.5 mol dm-3 H2SO4 that is neutralized by 25cm3 of 0.1 mol dm-3 NaOH

A.

2.5cm3

B.

0.4cm3

C.

0.1cm3

D.

5.0cm3

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010
339

A little quantity of Trichloromethane (b.pt.600C) was added to a large quantity of ethanol (b.pt.780C). the most probable boiling point of the resultant mixture is from

A.

699C – 700C

B.

820C – 840C

C.

600C – 780C

D.

700C – 744C

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2002
340

When water boilers are used for a long period of time, the solid substances left behind as scale are

A.

Magnesium trioxosilicate (IV) and calcium Tetraoxosulphate(VI)

B.

Magnesium trioxosilicate(IV) and rust

C.

Clay and magnesium trioxosilicate (IV)

D.

clay and rust

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2005
341

Kerosene is commonly used to remove the red colour stain of palm oil from clothes because it

A.

Helps to spread the oil over a larger surface area

B.

Makes the oil evaporate easily by dissolving it

C.

Helps to dilute the oil and reduce its colour

D.

Reacts with the oil to form an odourless compound

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2005
342

The filter in a cigarette reduces the nicotine content by

A.

Burning

B.

Adsorption

C.

Evaporation

D.

Absorption

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2003
343

The noble gases owe their inactivity to

A.

Octet configuration

B.

Cyclic shape

C.

Hexagonal shape

D.

Obtuse configuration

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2003
344

The solubility of a salt of molar mass 101g at 200C is 0.34mol dm-3. If 3.40g of the salt is dissolved completely in 250cm3 of water in a beaker, the resulting solution is

A.

Unsaturated

B.

A suspension

C.

Saturated

D.

Supersaturated

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2002
345

Group IA metals are not found free in nature because they

A.

Have high melting and boiling points

B.

Conduct heat and electricity

C.

Are very reactive and unstable

D.

Are malleable and ductile

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2006
346

The alkyl group can be represented by the general formula

A.

CnH2n+1

B.

CnH2n

C.

CnH2n+2

D.

CnH2n-2

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2004
347

What mass of water is produced when 8.0g of hydriogen reacts with excess oxygen [H = 1, O = 16]

A.

36.0g

B.

8.0g

C.

72.0g

D.

16.0g

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2001
348

A gas X diffuses twice as fast as gas Y under the same conditions. If the relative molecular mass of X is 28. Calculate the relative molecular mass of Y

A.

120

B.

14

C.

56

D.

112

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2002
349

The IUPAC nomencalatyre of the compound LiAIH4 is

A.

Aluminium tetrahydrido lithium

B.

Tetrahydrido lithium aluminate (III)

C.

Lithium aluminium hydride

D.

Lithium tetrahydridoaluminate (III)

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010
350

A rock sample was added to cold dilute HNMO3. The gas evolved was passed into a solution of acidified K2Cr2O7 and the solution turned green. The rock sample contains

A.

NO3-

B.

Cl-

C.

SO42-

D.

SO32-

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2002
351

The shape of the s-orbital is

A.

Spherical

B.

Elliptical

C.

Spiral

D.

Circular

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2004
352

2H2 + O2 → 2H2O ΔH = -571Kj In equation above, how much heat will be liberated if 12.0g of hydrogen is burnt in excess oxygen?

A.

-1713kJ

B.

+1142kJ

C.

-571kJ

D.

-1142kJ

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2005
353

The decolourization of the purple colour of a tetraoxomanganate (VII) ion is a test for

A.

Alkanals

B.

Alkanes

C.

Alkenes

D.

Alkanols

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2005
354

Which of the following are structural isomers

A.

Propanoic acid and propan-1, 2-diol

B.

Ethanoic acid and propanoic acid

C.

Ethan-1, 2 –diol and ethanoic acid

D.

Propanal and propanone

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2005
355

What volume of gas is evolved at s.t.p. if 2g of calcium trioxocarbonate(IV) is added to a solution of hydrochloric acid [Ca = 40, C = 12, O = 16, CI = 35.5, H = 1, Molar volume of a gas at s.t.p = 22.4dm3]

A.

112cm3

B.

224cm3

C.

448cm3

D.

224cm3

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2004
356

which of the following chlorides would exhibit the least ionic character

A.

AlCl3

B.

CaCl2

C.

MgCi2

D.

LiCl

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2002
357

The general formula for the alkanals is

A.

ROH

B.

R2CO

C.

RCOOR1

D.

RCHO

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2001
358

CO(g) + H2O(g) ⇌ CO2(g) + H2(g) From the reaction above, calculate the standard heat change if the standard enthalpies of formation of CO2 (g), H2O (g) and CO (g) in kJ mol-1 are -394, -242 and -110 respectively.

A.

-262 kJ mol-1

B.

-42kJ mol-1

C.

+42 kJ mol-1

D.

+262 kJ mol-1

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2003
359

A degree in atomic size and an increase in knuckler charge across a period lead to

A.

A decrease in covalency in bond formation

B.

An increase in chemical reactivity

C.

An increase in the tendency to loss electrons

D.

A decrease in electro positivity

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2006
360

When 10g of sodium hydroxide is dissolved in 1000cm3 of water, the solution formed is approximately [Na = 23, H = 1, O = 16]

A.

0.01 mol dm-3

B.

0.10 mol dm-3

C.

0.25 mol dm-3

D.

0.50 mol dm-3

View Answer

67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2003
361

Ethanol reacts with excess acidified K2Cr2O7 to produce

A.

Ethanoic acid

B.

Ethanol

C.

Ethyl ethanoate

D.

Ethanoic acid

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2003
362

When ΔH is negative, a reaction is said to be

A.

Ionic

B.

Reversible

C.

Exothermic

D.

Endothermic

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2001
363

When sugar is dissolved in tea, the reaction is always accompanied by

A.

Positive entropy change

B.

Negative entropy change

C.

No entropy change

D.

A minimum entropy change

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2003
364

Milikan’s contribution to the development of atomic theory is the determination of

A.

Charge on electron

B.

Positive rays

C.

Charge to amss ratio

D.

Cathode rays

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2001
365

The component of an atom that contributes least to its mass is the

A.

Nucleus

B.

Neutron

C.

Electron

D.

Proton

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2005
366

25cm3 of a 0.2mol dm-3 solution of Na2CO3 requires 20cm3 of solution of HCl for neutralization. The concentration of the solution is

A.

0.6 mol dm-3

B.

0.5 mol dm-3

C.

0.4 mol dm-3

D.

0.2 mol dm-3

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2002
367

If Y is an oxidizing agent that reacts with a reducing agent, Z, which of the following is correct

A.

Y increases in oxidation number

B.

Y becomes reduced

C.

Z loses protons

D.

Z gains protons

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2003
368

Hardness of water is caused by the presence of the ions of

A.

Magnesium and silver

B.

Calcium and magnesium

C.

Sodium and potassium

D.

Calcium and sodium

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2004
369

The acid that is used to remove rust is

A.

Hydrochloric

B.

Trioxonitrate (V)

C.

Tetraoxosulphate (VI)

D.

Boric

View Answer

67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010
370

The most suitable metal that can be used as a lightening conductor is

A.

Aluminium

B.

Iron

C.

Copper

D.

Silver

View Answer

67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2005
371

Benzene reacts with hydrogen in the presence of nickel catalyst at 1800C to give

A.

Toluene

B.

Cyclopentane

C.

Cyclohexane

D.

Xylene

View Answer

67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010
372

Which of the following ions is acidic

A.

K+

B.

NO-3

C.

S2-

D.

H3O+

View Answer

67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2003
373

A trihydric alkanol is

A.

glycerol

B.

phenol

C.

glycol

D.

ethanol

View Answer

67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2001
374

The ores that can be concentrated by flotation are

A.

Nitride ores

B.

Chloride ores

C.

Oxide ores

D.

Sulphide ores

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2005
375

NH4CI(g) ⇌ NH3(g) + HCI(g) The reaction above can only attain equilibrium if

A.

It is in a closed system

B.

It is in an open system

C.

One of the products is removed

D.

A gaseous reactant is added

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2005
376

When pure aluminum metal is heated to red hot in the presence of nitrogen gas, the compound formed is

A.

AI2N

B.

AIN

C.

AI2N2

D.

AI2N3

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2005
377

The intermediate product formed when ethanol is progressively oxidized to ethanoic acid with potassium heptaoxodichromate(VI) is

A.

Ethanol

B.

Methanol

C.

Butanal

D.

Propanal

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2002
378

In which of the following is the entropy change positive

A.

Reaction between an acid and a base

B.

Addition of concentrated acid to water

C.

Dissolution of sodium metal in water

D.

Thermal dissociation of ammonium chloride

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010
379

The sulphide which is insoluble in dilute hydrochloric acid is

A.

CuS

B.

Na2S

C.

FeS

D.

ZnS

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2006
380

Nigerian crude oil is described as light crude because of its

A.

Low aliphatic hydrocarbon content

B.

Low sulphur content

C.

High natural gas content

D.

High octane number

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2006
381

Catalytic hydrogenation of benzene produces

A.

Oil

B.

Cyclohexane

C.

Cycloexane

D.

Margarine

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2001
382

The main impurity in iron ore during the extraction of iron is

A.

Silicon (IV) oxide

B.

Carbon(IV) oxide

C.

Calciumtrioxosilicate

D.

Sulphur(II) oxide

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2001
383

Which of the following is used as fuel in miners’ lamp

A.

Ethyne

B.

Ethane

C.

Ethane

D.

Ethanol

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010
384

Which of the following acts as both a reducing and an oxidizing agent

A.

H2

B.

SO2

C.

H2S

D.

CO2

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2004
385

Which of the following organic compounds is very soluble in water

A.

C2H2

B.

C2H4

C.

CH3COOC2H5

D.

CH3COOH

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010
386

The leachate of a certain plant ash is used in local soap making because it contains

A.

Sodium chloride and potassium hydroxide

B.

Sodium hydroxide

C.

Potassium hydroxide

D.

Soluble carbonates and hydrogen carbonates

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2003
387

What is the percentage by mass of oxygen in Al2(SO4)3.2H2O

A.

14.29%

B.

25.39%

C.

50.79%

D.

59.25%

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2003
388

Phosphorous is stored under water to precvent it from

A.

Dehydrating

B.

Becoming inert

C.

Smelling

D.

Catching fire

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2001
389

A substance that is used as a ripening agent for fruits is

A.

Propene

B.

Methane

C.

Ethene

D.

Butane

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2005
390

The furring of kettles is caused by the presence in water of

A.

Calcium trioxocarbonate(IV)

B.

Calcium tetraoxosulphate(VI)

C.

CALCIUM HYDROXIDE

D.

Calcium hydrofentrioxocarbonate(IV)

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2002
391

The gas obtained as a product of anaerobic action ob organic matter buried in the earth is

A.

Nitrogen(IV) oxide

B.

Carbon(IV) oxide

C.

Methane

D.

Ethene

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2006
392

In the preparation of oxygen by heating KCIO3 in the presence of MnC2, only moderate hear is needed because the catalyst acts by

A.

Increasing the surface area of the reactant

B.

Increasing the rate of the reaction

C.

Lowering the energy barrier of the reaction

D.

Lowering the pressure of the reaction

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010
393

Which of the following statements is correct about the average kinetic energy of the molecules of a gas

A.

It inctreasaes with increase in pressure

B.

It increases at constant pressure

C.

It increases with increase in temperature

D.

It increases in volume

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2001
394

Carbon is tetravalent because

A.

The electrons in both the 2s and 2p orbitals are equivalent

B.

The electrons in all the orbitals of carbon are equivalent

C.

The 2s and 2p atomic orbitals hybridize

D.

All the atomic orbitals of carbon hybridize

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2004
395

2SO2(g) + O2(g) ⇌ 2SO3(g) The equilibrium constant for the reaction above is increased by [ΔH = -189kJ mol -1]

A.

Increasing the temperature of the system

B.

Increasing the pressure of the system

C.

The addition of a catalyst to the system

D.

Increasing the surface area of the vessel

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2001
396

A gas exerts pressure on its container because

A.

Some of its molecules are moving faster than others

B.

Of the collision of the molecules with each other

C.

Of the mass of the molecules of gas

D.

The molecules of a gas collide with the walls of the container

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2003
397

Substances employed as drying agents are usually

A.

Hygroscopic

B.

Efflorescent

C.

Acidic

D.

Amphoteric

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010
398

When at equilibrium, which of the reactions below will shift to the right if the pressure is increased and the temperature is kept constant

A.

2SO3(g) ⇌ 2SO2(g) + O2(g)

B.

2CO2(g) ⇌ 2CO(g) + O2(g)

C.

2H2(g) + O2(g) ⇌ 2H2O(g)

D.

2NO(g) ⇌ N2(g) + O2(g)

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2003
399

Carbohydrates are compounds containing carbon, hydrogen and oxygen in the ratio

A.

3:01:01

B.

2:01:01

C.

1:02:01

D.

1:01:01

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2003
400

An example of aliphatic unsaturated hydrocarbon is

A.

Butanol

B.

Propene

C.

Pentane

D.

Benzene

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2006
401

Zinc and carbon rods are used as anode and cathode respectively in a

A.

Voltaic cell

B.

Lead accumulator

C.

Leclanche cell

D.

Daniel cell

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2006
402

A given volume of methane diffuses in 20s. how long will it take the same volume of sulphur(IV) oxide to diffuse under the same conditions [C = 12, H = 1, S = 32, O = 16]

A.

5s

B.

20s

C.

40s

D.

60s

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2004
403

What current in amperes will deposit 2.7g of aluminium in 2 hours [Al = 27, f = 96500 C mol-1]

A.

32

B.

8

C.

4

D.

16

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2001
404

A compound contains 31.91% potassium, 28.93% chlorine and the rest oxygen. What is the chemical formular of the compound

A.

KCLO3

B.

KCLO4

C.

KCLO

D.

KCLO2

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2002
405

A characteristic of the alkane family is

A.

Addition reaction

B.

Elimination reaction

C.

Substitution reaction

D.

Neutralization reaction

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2004
406

Which of the following metals burns brick with a brick-red

A.

Pb

B.

Ca

C.

Na

D.

Ma

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2001
407

The haloalkanes used in the dry cleaning industries are

A.

Chloroethane and dichloroethene

B.

trichloroethene and tetrachloroethene

C.

chloromethane and dichloroethene

D.

Trichloromethane and tetrachloromethane

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010
408

An oxide X02 has a vapour density of 32. What is the atomic mass of X [O = 16]

A.

32

B.

20

C.

14

D.

12

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2001
409

Permanent hardness of water can be removed by

A.

Adding slaked lime

B.

Adding caustic soda

C.

Boiling

D.

Filtration

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010
410

A compound gives an orange red colour to a non luminous flame. This compound is likely to contain

A.

Ca2+

B.

Fe3+

C.

Fe2+

D.

Na+

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010
411

The element with the electron configuration 1s22s22p3 is

A.

Oxygen

B.

Chlorine

C.

Nitrogen

D.

Calcium

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2006
412

3CU(s) + 8HNO3(aq) → 3Cu(NO3)2(aq) + 4H2O(I) + 2NO(g) In the equation above, copper is

A.

An electron acceptor

B.

A base

C.

An oxidizing agent

D.

A reducing agent

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2001
413

What quantity of aluminum is deposited when a current of 10A is passed through a solution of an aluminum salt for 1930s {AI = 27, F = 96500 C mol-}

A.

1.8g

B.

5.4g

C.

14.2g

D.

0.2g

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010
414

H2(g) + Br2(g) → 2BHr(g) The reaction above is carried out at 250C. If Δ H is kJ mol-1 and Δ S is -106J mol-1K-1 the reaction will

A.

Proceed spontaneously at lower temperatures

B.

Not proceed spontaneously at the given temperature

C.

Proceed spontaneously at the given temperature

D.

[proceed in the reverse direction at the given temperature

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2006
415

A metal M displaces zinc from zinc chloride solution. This shows that

A.

M is more electronegative than zinc

B.

Zinc is above hydrogen in the series

C.

M is more electropositive than zinc

D.

Electrons flow from zinc to M

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2001
416

Fermentation is the

A.

Breaking down of carbohydrate to glucose

B.

Conversion of sugar to alcohol in the presence of yeast

C.

Breaking down of sugar to carbohydrate

D.

Conversion of alcohol to sugar in the presence of yeast

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2001
417

A characteristic reaction of the compounds with the general formula CnH2n is

A.

Esterification

B.

Polymerization

C.

Decarboxylation

D.

Substitution

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2001
418

One heating may be produced by shaking a detergent solution with

A.

Cu(NO3)2

B.

AgNO3

C.

Ca(NO3)2

D.

NaNO3

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2006
419

The order in which a mixture of sand ammonium chloride and sodium chloride can be separated is

A.

Sublimation dissolution filtration evaporation

B.

Dissolution dryness filtration evaporation

C.

Filtration sublimation evaporation dryness

D.

Dissolution filtration sublimation evaporation

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2006
420

Moving from left to right across a period, the general rise in the first ionization energy can be attributed to the

A.

Increase in nuclear charge

B.

Decrease in screening effect

C.

Increase in screening effect

D.

Decrease in nuclear charge

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010
421

The structural component that makes detergent dissolve more quickly in water than soap is

A.

–SO3 –Na+

B.

–COO-Na+

C.

–SO4- Na+

D.

–COO-K+

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2003
422

The property of chlorine which causes hydrogen chloride to be more ionic than the chlorine molecule is its

A.

Electrovalency

B.

Electron affinity

C.

Electropositivity

D.

Electronegativity

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2004
423

The maximum number of electrons in the L shell of an atom is

A.

8

B.

18

C.

32

D.

2

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010
424

To a solution of an unknown compound, a little dilute Tetraoxosulphate (IV) acid was added with some freshly prepared (II) Tetraoxosulphate (VI) Solution. The brown ring observed after the addition of a stream of concentrated Tetraoxosulphate (VI) acid confirmed the presence of

A.

CI

B.

SO

C.

NO

D.

CO

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010
425

A burning candle produces water and

A.

Carbon(II)oxide

B.

Carbon(IV) oxide

C.

Oxygen

D.

Hydrogen

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2001
426

In the electrolysis of CuSO4(aq) using platinum electrodes, the reaction at the anode is

A.

4H+ + 4e- → 2H2

B.

2OH + 2OH- → 2H2O + O2

C.

2OH- - 2e- → 2OH

D.

4OH- - 4e- → 2H2O + O2

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2006
427

A constituent common to moist air, it gradually rusts. This is due to the formation of

A.

Silver

B.

Copper

C.

Tin

D.

Lead

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2010
428

How many isomers does pentane have

A.

6

B.

5

C.

4

D.

3

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2003
429

The ion that will give a white precipitate with aqueous NaOH and soluble in excess of the base is

A.

Zn2+

B.

Mg2+

C.

Ca2+

D.

Cu2+

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2006
430

The gas that is the most dangerous pollutant to humans is

A.

Carbon(IV) oxide

B.

Nitrogen (II)oxide

C.

Hydrogen sulphide

D.

Sulphur(IV) oxide

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2005
431

The ion that can be used as an oxidizing agent is

A.

Fe3+

B.

F-

C.

Ca2+

D.

Au3+

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2006
432

A charge in the temperature of a saturated solution disturbs the equilibrium between the

A.

Dissolved solute and the solvent

B.

Solvent and the undissolved solute

C.

Dissolved solute and the undissolved solute

D.

Dissolved solute and the solution

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2003
433

In the electrolysis of brine, the anode is

A.

Platinum

B.

Copper

C.

Zinc

D.

Carbon

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67ca00ce0c643c71d77dee1f 2004
434

In the purification of impure samples of ethyl ethanoate synthesized by esterification, concentrated sodium trioxocarbonate(IV) solution is used to remove

A.

Water

B.

Acidic impurities

C.

Basic impurities

D.

Ethoxyethane

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