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Which polymer is used to coat non-stick cookware due to its very low friction coefficient?

  • A PVC
  • B Polythene
  • C PTFE Teflon
  • D Bakelite
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Correct Answer: Option C — PTFE Teflon
Explanation: Polytetrafluoroethylene PTFE commonly known as Teflon is used to coat non-stick cookware due to its extremely low coefficient of friction and resistance to high temperatures.
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Which element is a semiconductor and is the main component of computer chips?

  • A Carbon
  • B Germanium
  • C Silicon
  • D Gallium
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Correct Answer: Option C — Silicon
Explanation: Silicon is a semiconductor element with atomic number 14 and is the primary material used in computer chips integrated circuits and solar cells due to its controllable conductivity.
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What is the process called when a solid changes directly to a gas?

  • A Evaporation
  • B Sublimation
  • C Condensation
  • D Deposition
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Correct Answer: Option B — Sublimation
Explanation: Sublimation is the direct transition of a substance from solid to gas without passing through the liquid phase. Dry ice, which is solid carbon dioxide, is a common example of a substance that sublimes at room temperature.
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Which reaction type involves the breaking of a large molecule into smaller ones?

  • A Synthesis
  • B Displacement
  • C Decomposition
  • D Neutralisation
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Correct Answer: Option C — Decomposition
Explanation: Decomposition reactions break down a single compound into two or more simpler substances often using heat electricity or light as in the thermal decomposition of calcium carbonate.
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Which compound is commonly known as marsh gas?

  • A Ethane
  • B Propane
  • C Methane
  • D Butane
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Correct Answer: Option C — Methane
Explanation: Methane is commonly referred to as marsh gas because it forms naturally from the decomposition of organic matter in swamps and marshes. It is also the main component of natural gas used as fuel worldwide.
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Which process is used to separate crude oil into useful fractions based on different boiling points?

  • A Fractional distillation
  • B Chromatography
  • C Crystallisation
  • D Filtration
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Correct Answer: Option A — Fractional distillation
Explanation: Fractional distillation separates crude oil into fractions with different boiling points in a fractionating column producing petrol kerosene diesel lubricating oil and bitumen.
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Which gas is responsible for the pungent smell in rotten eggs?

  • A Ammonia
  • B Methane
  • C Sulfur dioxide
  • D Hydrogen sulfide
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Correct Answer: Option D — Hydrogen sulfide
Explanation: Hydrogen sulfide gas produces the characteristic pungent odor of rotten eggs. This toxic gas is produced during the decomposition of organic matter and can be found in sewage, swamps, and certain industrial processes.
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Which isotope of carbon is used in radiocarbon dating?

  • A Carbon-12
  • B Carbon-13
  • C Carbon-11
  • D Carbon-14
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Correct Answer: Option D — Carbon-14
Explanation: Carbon-14 is a radioactive isotope used in radiocarbon dating of organic materials because it decays at a known rate allowing scientists to estimate the age of ancient samples.
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Which scientific law states that equal volumes of all gases at the same temperature and pressure contain equal numbers of molecules?

  • A Boyle's Law
  • B Gay-Lussac's Law
  • C Avogadro's Law
  • D Charles's Law
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Correct Answer: Option C — Avogadro's Law
Explanation: Avogadro's Law states that equal volumes of all gases at the same temperature and pressure contain equal numbers of molecules regardless of the nature of the gas.
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Which element is essential for the structure of DNA and RNA molecules alongside carbon hydrogen oxygen and nitrogen?

  • A Sulfur
  • B Calcium
  • C Iron
  • D Phosphorus
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Correct Answer: Option D — Phosphorus
Explanation: Phosphorus is a key element in DNA and RNA molecules forming the phosphate backbone of the double helix structure and is also essential in ATP the cell's energy currency.
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Which of the following is an alkali metal?

  • A Potassium
  • B Calcium
  • C Magnesium
  • D Aluminum
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Correct Answer: Option A — Potassium
Explanation: Potassium is an alkali metal found in group 1 of the periodic table. Alkali metals are highly reactive, soft, and have a single electron in their outer shell, which they readily lose to form positive ions.
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What is the chemical formula for calcium hydroxide also known as slaked lime?

  • A CaO
  • B CaCO3
  • C Ca(OH)2
  • D CaCl2
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Correct Answer: Option C — Ca(OH)2
Explanation: Calcium hydroxide Ca(OH)2 also called slaked lime is made by adding water to quicklime CaO and is used in construction water treatment and to neutralise acidic soils.
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What is the name of the horizontal rows in the periodic table?

  • A Groups
  • B Blocks
  • C Periods
  • D Families
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Correct Answer: Option C — Periods
Explanation: Periods are the horizontal rows in the periodic table and elements in the same period have the same number of electron shells with properties changing systematically across each period.
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Which acid is commonly found in the human stomach?

  • A Sulfuric acid
  • B Acetic acid
  • C Hydrochloric acid
  • D Nitric acid
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Correct Answer: Option C — Hydrochloric acid
Explanation: Hydrochloric acid is secreted by the stomach lining to aid digestion by breaking down food and activating digestive enzymes. It also helps kill harmful bacteria that may be ingested along with food.
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What is the chemical name of aspirin widely used as a pain reliever?

  • A Paracetamol
  • B Acetylsalicylic acid
  • C Ibuprofen
  • D Salicylic acid
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Correct Answer: Option B — Acetylsalicylic acid
Explanation: Aspirin is the brand name for acetylsalicylic acid synthesised by acetylating salicylic acid and has analgesic anti-inflammatory and antiplatelet properties.
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What is the general formula for alkanes?

  • A CnH2n+2
  • B CnH2n
  • C CnH2n-2
  • D CnHn
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Correct Answer: Option A — CnH2n+2
Explanation: Alkanes follow the general formula CnH2n+2, where n represents the number of carbon atoms in the molecule. These saturated hydrocarbons contain only single bonds between carbon atoms and are relatively unreactive compared to alkenes.
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What is the chemical formula for rust formed on iron?

  • A Fe2O
  • B Fe3O4
  • C FeO
  • D Fe2O3
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Correct Answer: Option B — Fe3O4
Explanation: Rust is hydrated iron oxide with the formula Fe2O3 nH2O formed when iron reacts with oxygen and moisture through an electrochemical oxidation process.
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What is the common name for calcium oxide?

  • A Quicklime
  • B Limestone
  • C Gypsum
  • D Slaked lime
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Correct Answer: Option A — Quicklime
Explanation: Calcium oxide is commonly known as quicklime, produced by heating limestone at high temperatures. It reacts vigorously with water to produce slaked lime and is widely used in construction, agriculture, and water treatment.
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Which indicator changes through a full colour range across the pH scale?

  • A Universal indicator
  • B Litmus
  • C Phenolphthalein
  • D Methyl orange
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Correct Answer: Option A — Universal indicator
Explanation: Universal indicator is a mixture of several indicators that changes colour across the full pH range from red in strong acids through green at neutral to purple in strong alkalis.
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Which type of reaction absorbs energy from the surroundings causing the temperature to fall?

  • A Endothermic
  • B Exothermic
  • C Displacement
  • D Combustion
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Correct Answer: Option A — Endothermic
Explanation: Endothermic reactions absorb energy from their surroundings causing a temperature decrease as more energy is required to break bonds in reactants than is released forming products.
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