Which of the following scientists discovered the neutron?

A Ernest Rutherford

B J.J Thompson

C James Chadwick

D R.A. Millikan

How many protons does 4020 Ca contain?

A 20

B 30

C 40

D 60

If 100 atoms of element X contains 70 atoms of 9X and 30 atoms of 11X, calculate the relative
atomic mass of X.
A 9.6

B 10.6

C 11.6

D 20.0

Consider the reaction represented by the equation: 23892U + 10n 139

56 Ba + 9436 Kr + 310n.
The reaction represents
A nuclear fission

B nuclear fusion.

C radioactive decay

D spontaneous disintegration.

Consider the reaction represented by the equation: 23892U + 10n 139

56 Ba + 9436 Kr + 310n.
The reaction represents
A nuclear fission

B nuclear fusion.

C radioactive decay

D spontaneous disintegration.

How many orbitals are associated with the p-sub energy level?
A 2

B 3

C 5

D 6

Which of the following elements has the electronic configuration: 1s22s22p63s23p1? [11Na,
13AI, 14N, 16S]

A AI

B Na

C N

D S

The following properties are characteristics of transition elements except

A formation of complex ions.

B fixed oxidation states.

C formation of coloured compounds

D catalytic abilities.

.Which of the following ions is isoelectronic with neon? [3Li, 9F, 10Ne, 17CI, 19K]
 A CI

B F

C K+

D Li+

Which of the following electronic configuration correctly represents an element in period 3

of the periodic table?
A 1s22s22p3

B 1s2 2s2 2p6

C 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p4

D 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4s1

An element Q forms a compound QCI5. in the group of the periodic table is Q?

A I

B III

C V

D VII

Which of the following statements about the behaviour of atom is correct?

A Atomic size decreases down the group.

B Atomic size increases across the period.

C Anions are smaller than the parent atom.

D Cations are smaller than the parent atom.

Which of the following arrangements is in order of increasing ionization energy?

 A AI, Si, P, S

B Si, AI, S, P

C S, P, Si, AI

D P, Si, S, AI

Which of the properties of covalent compounds is not correct? They

A are non-electrolytes

B are mostly gaseous and volatile liquids.

C have low melting points.

D have high boiling points.

Which of the following molecules is not linear in shapes?

A CO2

B O2

C NH3

D HCI

Which of the following molecules is not linear in shapes?

A CO2

B O2

C NH3

D HCI

How many molecules are there in 14g of nitrogen at s.t.p? [N=14, Avogadro s constant =
6.02 x 1023 mol-1]
A 6.02 x 1023
 B 3.01 x 1023

C 8.43 x 1024

D 1.20 x 1024

Consider the reaction represented by the equation: 2NaHCO3 Na2CO3 + H2O +CO2. What
is the mass of sodium trioxocarbonate(IV)produced by the complete decomposition of
33.6g of sodium hydrogen trioxocarbonate (IV)? [NaHCO3 = 84, Na2CO3 = 106]
A 10.6g

B 16.8g

C 21.2g

D 42.4g

What is the percentage by weight of calcium in CA(OCI)2? [Ca = 40, CI = 35.5, O = 16]
A 28.0%

B 31.6%

C 43.8%

D 44. 5%

Which of the following gases is lighter than air?

A HCI

B CO2

C SO2

D NH3

What is the value of -140C on the Kelvin temperature scale?

A 259K
 B 2590K

C 287K

D 2870K

Which of the following expressions correctly represents Charles laws

A PV = K

B R ∞ 1/√p

C PV = RT

D V = KT

In a mixture of gases which do not react chemically together, the pressure exerted by the
individual gases is called
A atmospheric pressure

B partial pressure

C total pressure

D vapour pressure.

Consider the changes in state of matter as represented in the sketch.

Stage X represents the process of
A boiling

B condensation

C melting

D sublimation

In a chemical reaction, ∆H is positive when

A H(product) > H(reactant)
 B H(product) < H(reactant)

C H(product) = H(reactant)

D H(product) = Zero

Consider the reaction represented by the following equation: H2(g) = � O2 H2O(g) ∆H

= -285.8k Jmol-1 ∆H represents the enthalpy of
A formation

B hydrated

C neutralization

D solution.

Salts that contain water of crystallization are said to be

A anhydrous

B deliquescent

C efflorescent

D hydrated.

Which of the following dilute acids does not react with metals to liberate hydrogen?
A CH3COOH(aq)

B HCI(aq)

C H2SO4(aq)

D HNO3(aq)

Which of the following compounds is not a double salt?

A Zn(OH)NO3

B KAI(SO4)2
 C KCr(SO4)2

D (NH4)2Fe(SO4)2

Which of the following hydroxides will readily dissolve in water?

A Cu(OH)2

B NaOH

C Pb(OH)2

D Zn(OH)2

Which of the following acids forms normal salt only?

A Tetraoxosulphate(VI)acid

B Tetraoxosulphate(V)acid

C Trioxonitrate(V)acid

D Trioxosulpahte(VI)acid

A solution that contains as much solute as it can dissolve at a given temperature is said to
be
A concentrated

B saturated

C supersaturated

D unsaturated

Which of the following salts is insoluble in water?

A Pb(NO3)2

B Na2)3

C AgNO3
 D AgCI

Which of the following statements is correct? The solubility of

A gases increases with increase in temperature

B gases decreases with increase in temperature

C most solid solutes decreases with increase in temperature.

D most solid solutes is constant.

A catalyst increase the rate of chemical reaction by

A decreasing the temperature of the reaction

B decreasing the activation energy of the reaction.

C increasing the surface area of the reactants.

D decreasing the surface area of the product

Which of the following factors will affect the rate of the reaction represented by the
equation? 2HCI(aq) + CaCO3(s) CaCI2(aq) + H2O(I) + CO2(g) I. pressure II
concentration III nature of reactants. IV temperature
A I and II only

B III and IV only

C I, II and III only

D I,II III and IV

Which of the following substances is the anode in the dry Leclanche cell?
A Carbon rod

B Muslin bag

C The seal
 D Zinc container

Consider the reaction represented by the equation: 2H2SO4 (aq) + C(s) 2H2O(I) + 2SO2(aq) +
CO2(g) H2SO4 is acting as
A a catalyst

B an oxidizing agent.

C a reducing agent.

D a sulphonating agent.

Which of the following oxides of the nitrogen has oxidation number of +1?
A KNO3

B N2O

C Hydrogen

D Mehane

The separation of petroleum fractions depends on the differences in their

A boiling points

B molar masses

C melting points

D solubilities

Which of the following raw materials is used in the plastic industry?

A Calcium

B Ethene

C Hydrogen
 D Methane

The product of the reaction between C2H5OH and concentrated H2SO4 at 1700C is
A (C2H5)2SO4

B CH3CH2HSO4

C (C2H5)2O.

D CH2 = CH2

When protein is heated to high temperature it undergoes

A condensation

B denaturation

C hydolysis

D polymerization.

What is the molecular formula of a compound with empirical formula CH2O and vapour
density of 90? [H = 1, C= 12, O = 16]
A C4H8O2

B C4H8O9

C C6H10O5

D C6H12O6

What is the product of the reaction between propene and 1 mole of hydrogen iodie?
A CH3CHICH3

B CH3CH2CHI2

C CH3CH2CI3

D CH3CHICH2I
Ethanol reacts with excess acidified K2Cr2O7 to produce
A ethanol

B ethane

C ethanoic acid

D ethylethanoate

Dry hydrogen chloride when dissolved in methylbenzene

A turns blue litmus paper red.

B turns red litmus paper blue

C does not affect litmus paper.

D bleaches litmus paper.

A consequence of global warming is

A air pollution

B flooding

C increased humidity

D low rainfall

The major product in the solvays process is

A NaOH

B Na2CO3

C NH3

D H2SO4

Which of the following alloys does not contain copper? I Brass II Bronze III Steel
 A I only

B II only

C III only

D II and III only

Which of the following is not correct of glucose and fructose? They

A are structural isomers

B reduce Fehling s solution

C can be obtained by the hydrilysis of starch

D are readily fermented by enzymes