Of course!

Here are the 50 objective questions rearranged with the options presented horizontally for
clarity.

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Section A: Objective Questions (50)

Instructions: Choose the correct option for each question.

1. The atomic number of an element is determined by the number of:

(a) Neutrons (b) Protons and electrons (c) Protons (d) Neutrons and protons

2. Which of the following elements has the highest electron affinity?

(a) Fluorine (b) Chlorine (c) Bromine (d) Iodine

3. The shape of a molecule of ammonia (NH₃) is:

(a) Tetrahedral (b) Trigonal planar (c) Pyramidal (d) Linear

4. An example of a chemical change is:

(a) Melting of ice (b) Dissolving sugar in water (c) Rusting of iron (d) Grinding wheat into flour

5. In the periodic table, the element with the electron configuration [Ne] 3s² 3p¹ is:

(a) Boron (b) Aluminum (c) Silicon (d) Magnesium

6. The IUPAC name for CH₃CH₂COCH₃ is:

(a) Butan-2-one (b) Butanal (c) Pentan-2-one (d) Ethyl methyl ketone

7. Which of the following is a property of covalent compounds?

(a) High melting and boiling points (b) Conduct electricity in aqueous solution (c) Soluble in non-polar
solvents (d) Consist of ions

8. The oxidation state of chromium in K₂Cr₂O₇ is:

(a) +3 (b) +5 (c) +6 (d) +7

(a) Increasing the activation energy (b) Decreasing the activation energy (c) Shifting the equilibrium
position (d) Increasing the product yield

10. The process of converting alkenes to alkanes is known as:

(a) Cracking (b) Hydrogenation (c) Dehydration (d) Halogenation

11. Which of the following gases is primarily responsible for acid rain?

(a) Carbon monoxide (b) Nitrogen (c) Sulphur dioxide (d) Oxygen

12. The law which states that the volume of a given mass of gas is directly proportional to its
temperature at constant pressure is:

(a) Boyle's law (b) Charles's law (c) Graham's law (d) Dalton's law

13. The group of elements that are very unreactive is the:

(a) Alkali metals (b) Halogens (c) Noble gases (d) Transition metals

14. The number of moles of sodium atoms in 46g of sodium (Na = 23) is:

(a) 1 mole (b) 2 moles (c) 0.5 moles (d) 4 moles

15. Which of the following pairs are isotopes?

(a) Oxygen and Ozone (b) Graphite and Diamond (c) ¹⁶₈O and ¹⁸₈O (d) CO and CO₂

16. The type of bonding in magnesium oxide (MgO) is:

(a) Covalent (b) Metallic (c) Ionic (d) Dative covalent

17. In the electrolysis of dilute sulphuric acid using platinum electrodes, the product at the anode is:

(a) Hydrogen (b) Sulphur (c) Oxygen (d) Sulphur dioxide

18. An example of a secondary alcohol is:

(a) Methanol (b) Ethanol (c) Propan-2-ol (d) 2-methylpropan-2-ol

19. The pH of a solution with a hydrogen ion concentration of 1 x 10⁻⁵ mol/dm³ is:

(a) 5 (b) 9 (c) 1 (d) 10

20. Which of the following is a strong acid?

(a) Ethanoic acid (b) Carbonic acid (c) Citric acid (d) Hydrochloric acid
21. The reagent used to test for an unsaturated compound is:

(a) Bromine water (b) Fehling's solution (c) Tollen's reagent (d) Sodium bicarbonate

22. The formula of the compound formed between aluminum and sulphur is:

(a) AlS (b) Al₂S₃ (c) AlS₃ (d) Al₃S₂

23. The principle of conservation of mass states that:

(a) Energy cannot be created or destroyed. (b) Mass is neither created nor destroyed in a chemical
reaction. (c) Atoms are indivisible. (d) Elements are made of atoms.

24. Which of the following metals will not displace hydrogen from dilute acid?

(a) Zinc (b) Copper (c) Magnesium (d) Iron

25. The polymer used for making non-stick cookware is:

(a) Polythene (b) Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) (c) Teflon (d) Nylon

26. The Haber process is used for the industrial production of:

(a) Sulphuric acid (b) Ammonia (c) Nitric acid (d) Sodium hydroxide

27. The colour of phenolphthalein in a basic medium is:

(a) Colourless (b) Pink (c) Yellow (d) Orange

28. An element X has two isotopes, ¹⁰X and ¹¹X, with relative abundances of 20% and 80% respectively.
The relative atomic mass of X is:

(a) 10.2 (b) 10.5 (c) 10.8 (d) 11.0

29. Which of the following statements is correct about endothermic reactions?

(a) Heat is evolved. (b) The surroundings get hotter. (c) The enthalpy change (ΔH) is positive. (d) They
occur spontaneously.

30. The general formula for alkanes is:

(a) CₙH₂ₙ (b) CₙH₂ₙ₊₂ (c) CₙH₂ₙ₋₂ (d) CₙH₂ₙ₊₁OH

31. Soaps clean by acting as:

(a) Oxidizing agents (b) Reducing agents (c) Emulsifying agents (d) Bleaching agents

32. The mass of 0.5 moles of Carbon(IV) oxide (CO₂) is: (C=12, O=16)

(a) 44g (b) 22g (c) 11g (d) 88g

(a) Sodium (b) Calcium (c) Iron (d) Aluminum

34. In the Contact Process, the catalyst used for the oxidation of SO₂ to SO₃ is:

(a) Iron (b) Vanadium(V) oxide (c) Nickel (d) Platinum

35. The process of separating a mixture by passing it through a stationary phase is called:

(a) Filtration (b) Distillation (c) Chromatography (d) Crystallization

36. Which quantum number describes the energy level of an electron?

(a) Spin quantum number (b) Magnetic quantum number (c) Principal quantum number (d) Azimuthal
quantum number

37. The major component of natural gas is:

(a) Ethane (b) Propane (c) Methane (d) Butane

38. A salt that absorbs moisture from the atmosphere without dissolving is said to be:

(a) Efflorescent (b) Deliquescent (c) Hygroscopic (d) Hydrated

39. The reaction CH₃COOH + CH₃OH ⇌ CH₃COOCH₃ + H₂O is known as:

(a) Saponification (b) Esterification (c) Hydrolysis (d) Polymerization

40. Which of the following statements about equilibrium is FALSE?

(a) The forward and reverse reactions occur at the same rate. (b) The concentration of reactants and
products are equal. (c) It can be achieved in a closed system. (d) It is dynamic.

41. The metal that forms a protective oxide layer preventing further corrosion is:

(a) Sodium (b) Iron (c) Aluminum (d) Copper

42. The common name for sodium tetrahydroxozincate(II) is:

(a) Caustic soda (b) Washing soda (c) Sodium zincate (d) Baking soda

43. Which of the following is a greenhouse gas?

(a) Nitrogen (b) Oxygen (c) Carbon dioxide (d) Argon

44. The acid which is used in car batteries is:

(a) Hydrochloric acid (b) Nitric acid (c) Sulphuric acid (d) Ethanoic acid
45. The method suitable for preparing an insoluble salt is:

(a) Titration (b) Reaction of acid with metal (c) Double decomposition (precipitation) (d) Reaction of
acid with trioxocarbonate(IV)

46. The type of isomerism shown by butan-1-ol and butan-2-ol is:

(a) Chain isomerism (b) Position isomerism (c) Functional group isomerism (d) Geometric isomerism

47. The most electronegative element in the periodic table is:

(a) Chlorine (b) Oxygen (c) Nitrogen (d) Fluorine

48. In the reaction: Zn(s) + CuSO₄(aq) → ZnSO₄(aq) + Cu(s), Zinc is:

(a) Reduced (b) An oxidizing agent (c) Oxidized (d) Precipitated

49. The alloy used for making aircraft bodies is:

(a) Steel (b) Brass (c) Bronze (d) Duralumin

50. The gas that turns lime water milky is:

(a) Hydrogen (b) Oxygen (c) Carbon dioxide (d) Nitrogen

You are absolutely right. My apologies for that error. Here are the complete 10 theory questions for the
Senior Secondary School Chemistry curriculum.

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Section B: Theory Questions (10)

Instructions: Answer all questions. Your answers should be detailed and clear.

1. (a) Define the term isotopes.

(b) The relative atomic mass of an element Z, which has two isotopes with mass numbers 35 and 37, is
35.5. Calculate the relative abundance of each isotope.

2. (a) State the two conditions necessary for the cracking of petroleum fractions.
(b) Write a balanced equation for the catalytic cracking of decane (C₁₀H₂₂) to produce octane (C₈H₁₈) and
one other product.

(c) Give one economic importance of the cracking process.

3. (a) Distinguish between electrolytic cells and electrochemical cells.

(b) Describe the electrolysis of copper(II) sulphate solution using copper electrodes. State the
observations at the anode and cathode.

4. (a) State Le Chatelier’s Principle.

(b) Use this principle to predict the effect of the following changes on the equilibrium position for the
exothermic reaction:

N₂(g) + 3H₂(g) ⇌ 2NH₃(g)

(i) Increase in pressure.

(ii) Increase in temperature.

(iii) Addition of a catalyst.

5. (a) What is a functional group?

(b) Name the functional group present in each of the following compounds:

(i) CH₃CH₂CHO

(ii) CH₃COOH

(iii) CH₃NH₂

(c) Write the structural formula of a tertiary alcohol with the molecular formula C₄H₁₀O.

6. (a) Define the term solubility.

(b) Describe an experiment to determine the solubility of potassium nitrate (KNO₃) in water at 40°C.

7. (a) List three factors that affect the rate of a chemical reaction.
(b) Using the kinetic theory, explain how an increase in temperature affects the rate of a reaction.

8. (a) What is hard water?

(b) Differentiate between temporary and permanent hardness of water.

(c) Describe one method for removing temporary hardness and one method for removing both types of
hardness.

9. (a) Write the balanced chemical equation for the complete combustion of ethanol (C₂H₅OH).

(b) Calculate the volume of oxygen at s.t.p. required to combust 9.2g of ethanol.

[Molar volume at s.t.p. = 22.4 dm³, H=1, C=12, O=16]

10. (a) Draw and label the structure of a typical galvanic cell using magnesium and copper electrodes.

(b) Write the half-cell reactions and the overall cell reaction.

(c) Which electrode is the anode? Give a reason for your answer.