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1870

The following are s-block elements except

  • A. lithium
  • B. magnesium
  • C. potassium
  • D. calcium
  • E. aluminium
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1871

Given that for the reaction. N2(g) + 3H2(g) โ‡Œ 2NH3(g) โˆ†H = -92kJ. What is the enthalpy of formation of ammonia from its elements?

  • A. -46KJ mol -1
  • B. -184KJmol -1
  • C. -92KJmol -1
  • D. 184KJmol -1
  • E. +46KJmol -1
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1872

If sulphur is dissolved in carbon (IV) sulphide and the solution is allowed to evaporate, the allotrope of sulphur formed is

  • A. plastic sulphur
  • B. amorphous sulphur
  • C. rhombic sulphur
  • D. monoclinc sulphur
  • E. colloidal sulphur
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1873

If sulphur is dissolved in carbon (IV) sulphide and  the solution allowed to evaporate the allotrope of sulphur formed is

  • A. plastic sulphur
  • B. amorphous sulphur
  • C. rhombic sulphur
  • D. monoclinc sulphur
  • E. colloidal sulphur
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1874

Given that 1 mole of carbon -12 weighs 12.0g, how many atoms are there in 24.0g magnesium? (C = 12, Mg = 24, NA = 6.02 x 10 23mol-1)

  • A. 1/2 x 6.02 x 10 23
  • B. 1 x 6.02 x10 23
  • C. 2 x 6.02 x 10 23
  • D. 3x 6.02 x 10 23
  • E. 4x 6.02 x 10 23
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1875

Which of the following is used extensively in manufacturing photographic chemicals?

  • A. Aluminium chloride
  • B. Zinc chloride
  • C. Silver chloride
  • D. Mercury (ll) chloride
  • E. lron (ll) chloride
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1876

Given the following half-cell reaction; 2Cl(aq) โ†’ CI2(g) + 2e, how many mole of electrons will be required to produce 1.12dm3 of chlorine gas at s.t.p? (Molar volume of a gas at s.t.p. = 22.4dm 3)

  • A. 1.00
  • B. 0.40
  • C. 0.20
  • D. 0.10
  • E. 0.01
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1877

Octane number is highest in petrol containing a high proportion of

  • A. heptane
  • B. octane
  • C. 2-methylpentane
  • D. 2, 4-dimethylpentane
  • E. 2,2,4-trimethylpentane
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1878

The rate of the hydrogen in the reaction Zn(s) + 2HCI (aq) โ†’ ZnCI 2(g) + H 2(aq) + H 2(g) can be increased by

  • A. using Zinc powder instead of Zinc granules
  • B. using dilute instead of concentrated hydrochloric acid
  • C. cooling the container in which the mixture is placed
  • D. using an alloy of zinc instead of pure zinc
  • E. using hydrogen chloride gas instead of hydrochloric acid solution
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1879

Why is potassium fluoride added to the electrolyte in the extraction of sodium from fused sodium chloride?

  • A. Pure sodium chloride does not conduct electricity
  • B. Potassium fluoride prevents the sodium produced from attacking the electrodes
  • C. Potassium fluride increases conductivity
  • D. Potassium fluride reduces the temperature at which sodium chloride fuses
  • E. the potassium fluride acts as a catalyst
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1880

Locally produced soap in which wood ash is used as the base is usually soft because the wood ash contains a lot of

  • A. sodium ions
  • B. potassium ions
  • C. lithium ions
  • D. calcium ions
  • E. magnesium ions
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1881

Copper can best be purified by

  • A. roasting the impure copper in a blast furnace
  • B. heating the oxide with coke
  • C. electrolyzing a copper (ll) salt solution using the impure copper as the anode
  • D. converting the impure copper to a trioxonitrate (V)
  • E. washing the impure copper with sodium hydroxide solution
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1882

Which of the following carbohydrates does NOT usually occur in the crystalline form?

  • A. Fructose
  • B. Glucose
  • C. Sucrose
  • D. Maltose
  • E. Cellulose
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1883

When an element can exist in two or more forms in the same physical state, the element is said to exhibit

  • A. isotopy
  • B. isomerism
  • C. allotropy
  • D. hygroscopy
  • E. sublimation
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1884

Given that for the reaction KOH (aq) + HCI(aq) โ†’ KCI(aq) + H2O(L) H = – 54 Kj mol-1. What is the quantity of heat involved in the reaction?2NaOH(aq) + H2SO 4(aq) โ†’ Na2SO4(aq) + 2H 2O(l)?

  • A. - 108Kj
  • B. -54 kj
  • C. -27 kj
  • D. +27 kj
  • E. +54 kj
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1885

Which of the following gases will bleach moist litmus paper?

  • A. CI2
  • B. CO2
  • C. SO2
  • D. HCI2
  • E. N2 O
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1886

How many carbon atoms are there in a benzene ring?

  • A. 4
  • B. 5
  • C. 6
  • D. 7
  • E. 8
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1887

If 200cm 3 of a gas at s.t.p. has a mass of 0.268g, what is its molar mass? (Molar volume of a gas at s.t.p. = 22.4 dm3)

  • A. 300g
  • B. 200g
  • C. 150g
  • D. 30g
  • E. 15g
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1888

The following are miscible with water except

  • A. ethylethanoate
  • B. methanol
  • C. ethanoic acid
  • D. methanoic acid
  • E. ethanol
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1889

The most suitable method to use when separating an insoluble solid from a liquid is

  • A. evaporation
  • B. filtration
  • C. magnetization
  • D. sublimation
  • E. distillation
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1890

Which of the following hydrocarbons is not likely to be present in petrol?

  • A. C14H30
  • B. C10H22
  • C. C9H20
  • D. C7H16
  • E. C5H12
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