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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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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 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 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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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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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 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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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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Which of the following describes a saturated solution?

  • A Contains excess undissolved solute
  • B Contains only solvent
  • C Contains no solute
  • D Contains maximum solute at given temperature
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Correct Answer: Option D — Contains maximum solute at given temperature
Explanation: A saturated solution contains the maximum amount of solute that can dissolve in a given amount of solvent at a specific temperature. Adding more solute beyond this point results in undissolved excess settling at the bottom.
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Which type of bond involves the complete transfer of electrons from one atom to another?

  • A Covalent bond
  • B Ionic bond
  • C Metallic bond
  • D Hydrogen bond
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Correct Answer: Option B — Ionic bond
Explanation: An ionic bond involves the complete transfer of one or more electrons from a metal atom to a non-metal atom creating oppositely charged ions that attract each other electrostatically.
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Which type of reaction in organic chemistry involves replacing a hydrogen atom with another atom or group?

  • A Elimination
  • B Substitution
  • C Addition
  • D Hydrolysis
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Correct Answer: Option B — Substitution
Explanation: Substitution reactions replace one atom or group in a molecule with another as seen when chlorine substitutes hydrogen in methane under UV light producing chloromethane.
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What is the process of converting a gas into a liquid called?

  • A Sublimation
  • B Vaporization
  • C Fusion
  • D Condensation
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Correct Answer: Option D — Condensation
Explanation: Condensation is the process by which a gas changes into a liquid, typically due to cooling or increased pressure. This is commonly observed when water vapor forms droplets on a cold surface.
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What is the chemical formula for laughing gas used as a mild anaesthetic in dentistry?

  • A NO
  • B N2O
  • C NO2
  • D N2O4
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Correct Answer: Option B — N2O
Explanation: Nitrous oxide N2O commonly known as laughing gas is used as a mild anaesthetic and analgesic in dentistry and medicine and produces euphoric effects when inhaled.
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Which type of chemical formula shows the simplest whole number ratio of atoms in a compound?

  • A Molecular formula
  • B Structural formula
  • C Displayed formula
  • D Empirical formula
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Correct Answer: Option D — Empirical formula
Explanation: An empirical formula shows the simplest whole number ratio of each type of atom in a compound for example glucose C6H12O6 has the empirical formula CH2O.
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Which particle determines the chemical properties of an element?

  • A Neutron
  • B Electron
  • C Proton
  • D Nucleus
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Correct Answer: Option B — Electron
Explanation: Electrons especially the valence electrons in the outermost shell determine the chemical properties of an element including its reactivity bonding behaviour and the compounds it forms.
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