2018 CHEMISTRY CTY QUESTIONS

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1. What phenomenon is represented by; 16 X ,16 X,
a) Isomerism
b) Isotopy
c) Atomic number
d) Mass number

2. The property of graphite that makes it a good lubricant is

a) Low melting point
b) Low density
c) Electrical conductivity
d) Softness
e) Planar molecular structure
3. Calculate the number of moles of magnesium chloride produced by reacting 168g of
magnesium trioxocarbonate IV with excess hydrochloric acid. Mg=24, C=12, O=16,H=1,
Cl=35.5
a) 4m
b) 3m
c) 2m
d) 1m

4. From ideal gas equation, PV=nRT, the unit of n is

a) atm dm3
b) atm dm3 K-1
c) Moles
d) K-1 mole-1

5. The pressure exerted by a gas is a result of

a) The continuous random motion of particles
b) Bombardment of the walls of the container by its molecules
c) The expansion of the gas molecules
d) The elastic nature of the gas molecules
e) The collision between the gas molecules

6. Monosaccharides are
a) Hydrolysable
b) Non-hydrolysable
c) Sweet but sometimes non-sugary
d) Not soluble in water

7. These are condensation polymers except

a) Nylon
b) Terylene
c) Phenol-methanol
d) Esters
8. Oil deposits in Nigeria are
a) On land and offshore
b) Only offshore
c) Mainly imported
d) Downstream

9. Which of the petrol samples are likely to cause knocking?

a) Octane
b) 2,2,3,3- tetra methyl butane
c) 2,2,3- drimethyl pentane
d) 2,2,3- trimethyl pentane

10. Steel is an alloy of iron containing only

a) Carbon
b) Carbon and other elements depending on the strength desired
c) Carbon and Nickel
d) Carbon and chromium

11. Zinc is not regarded as a transition metal even though it is a d-block element because
a) It has no electron in 3 d-orbital
b) It has all 3 d-orbitals filled
c) It blends with other neighboring elements
d) It does not form complex like others

12. Most reactive metals are extracted from their ores through electrolysis except
a) Na
b) Ca
c) Al
d) Mg

13. Water is temporarily hard because it contains

a) CaSO4
b) MgSO4
c) Chlorine
d) Ca(HCO3)2

14. Combustion is a chemical reaction which is always accompanied by

a) Heat
b) Heat and light
c) Heat and energy
d) Heat and power

15. For most irreversible reactions

a) The reaction rate increases with time
b) The reaction rate decreases with time
c) The rate stabilizes with time
d) The rate produces a curve with time