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Which type of reaction releases energy to the surroundings causing the temperature to rise?

  • A Endothermic
  • B Reversible
  • C Equilibrium
  • D Exothermic
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Correct Answer: Option D — Exothermic
Explanation: Exothermic reactions release energy to the surroundings causing a temperature rise as bonds formed in products are stronger than bonds broken in reactants such as combustion.
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Which type of organic compounds contain only carbon and hydrogen atoms?

  • A Hydrocarbons
  • B Alcohols
  • C Carbohydrates
  • D Carboxylic acids
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Correct Answer: Option A — Hydrocarbons
Explanation: Hydrocarbons are organic compounds containing only carbon and hydrogen atoms and include alkanes alkenes alkynes and aromatic compounds such as benzene.
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Which type of chemical bond involves the transfer of electrons?

  • A Covalent bond
  • B Ionic bond
  • C Metallic bond
  • D Coordinate bond
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Correct Answer: Option B — Ionic bond
Explanation: An ionic bond forms through the complete transfer of one or more electrons from a metal atom to a nonmetal atom, creating oppositely charged ions that attract each other through strong electrostatic forces.
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Which type of reaction involves an acid reacting with a base to form salt and water?

  • A Decomposition
  • B Redox
  • C Neutralisation
  • D Precipitation
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Correct Answer: Option C — Neutralisation
Explanation: Neutralisation is the reaction between an acid and a base producing salt and water for example hydrochloric acid reacting with sodium hydroxide to form sodium chloride and water.
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Which acid is present in vinegar?

  • A Citric acid
  • B Acetic acid
  • C Lactic acid
  • D Formic acid
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Correct Answer: Option B — Acetic acid
Explanation: Vinegar contains acetic acid, typically at a concentration of 4-8%. This weak organic acid gives vinegar its characteristic sour taste and pungent smell, and is produced through fermentation of ethanol by bacteria.
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Which polymer is used to make plastic water bottles and is identified by recycling code 1?

  • A PET polyethylene terephthalate
  • B PVC
  • C Polystyrene
  • D Polypropylene
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Correct Answer: Option A — PET polyethylene terephthalate
Explanation: PET or polyethylene terephthalate is the plastic used to make water bottles and food packaging and is identified by the recycling code 1 on containers.
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What is the pH of pure water at 25 degrees Celsius?

  • A 5
  • B 9
  • C 7
  • D 14
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Correct Answer: Option C — 7
Explanation: Pure water has a pH of exactly 7 at 25 degrees Celsius making it neutral as it contains equal concentrations of hydrogen and hydroxide ions.
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Which gas turns limewater milky when bubbled through it?

  • A Oxygen
  • B Carbon dioxide
  • C Hydrogen
  • D Sulfur dioxide
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Correct Answer: Option B — Carbon dioxide
Explanation: Carbon dioxide turns limewater milky when bubbled through it as it reacts with calcium hydroxide to produce insoluble calcium carbonate as a white precipitate.
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Which of the following is used to detect the presence of starch?

  • A Iodine solution
  • B Litmus paper
  • C Bromine water
  • D Fehling's solution
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Correct Answer: Option A — Iodine solution
Explanation: Iodine solution is used to detect the presence of starch, turning from brown to a deep blue-black color when it reacts with starch molecules. This simple test is commonly performed in biology and chemistry laboratories.
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Which gas is responsible for the distinctive smell of rotten eggs?

  • A Methane
  • B Hydrogen sulfide
  • C Ammonia
  • D Sulfur dioxide
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Correct Answer: Option B — Hydrogen sulfide
Explanation: Hydrogen sulfide H2S is a colourless toxic gas responsible for the characteristic smell of rotten eggs and is produced by the bacterial decomposition of organic matter.
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What is the term for a mixture of two or more metals?

  • A Compound
  • B Alloy
  • C Solution
  • D Colloid
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Correct Answer: Option B — Alloy
Explanation: An alloy is a mixture of two or more metals, or a metal combined with a nonmetal, designed to enhance properties such as strength, corrosion resistance, or durability. Bronze and steel are common examples of alloys.
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What is the chemical name of the compound with formula CuSO4?

  • A Copper sulfide
  • B Copper sulfite
  • C Copper carbonate
  • D Copper sulfate
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Correct Answer: Option D — Copper sulfate
Explanation: CuSO4 is copper sulfate a blue crystalline compound used in agriculture as a fungicide in electroplating and as a laboratory reagent for testing reducing sugars.
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What is the chemical formula for ammonia?

  • A NO2
  • B N2H4
  • C NH3
  • D NH4
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Correct Answer: Option C — NH3
Explanation: Ammonia has the chemical formula NH3 consisting of one nitrogen atom bonded to three hydrogen atoms and is widely used in fertiliser production and as a cleaning agent.
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What is the chemical formula for hydrogen peroxide commonly used as an antiseptic?

  • A H2O2
  • B H2O
  • C H3O2
  • D HO2
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Correct Answer: Option A — H2O2
Explanation: Hydrogen peroxide H2O2 is a pale blue liquid used as an antiseptic bleaching agent and rocket propellant differing from water by having an extra oxygen atom.
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What is the primary use of the element iodine in the human body?

  • A Blood clotting
  • B Muscle contraction
  • C Bone formation
  • D Thyroid hormone production
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Correct Answer: Option D — Thyroid hormone production
Explanation: Iodine is essential for the production of thyroid hormones, which regulate metabolism, growth, and development in the human body. Iodine deficiency can lead to goiter and other thyroid-related health complications.
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What is the chemical formula for calcium carbonate found in limestone and chalk?

  • A CaSO4
  • B Ca(OH)2
  • C CaCl2
  • D CaCO3
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Correct Answer: Option D — CaCO3
Explanation: Calcium carbonate CaCO3 is the main component of limestone chalk and marble and is also found in shells of marine organisms and is used in construction and as an antacid.
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Which subatomic particle has no electric charge?

  • A Neutron
  • B Electron
  • C Proton
  • D Ion
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Correct Answer: Option A — Neutron
Explanation: Neutrons are electrically neutral particles found in the nucleus of an atom alongside protons. They contribute to the atomic mass but do not affect the overall charge of the atom, unlike protons and electrons.
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What is the chemical formula for baking soda?

  • A Na2CO3
  • B NaHCO3
  • C NaOH
  • D NaCl
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Correct Answer: Option B — NaHCO3
Explanation: Baking soda has the chemical formula NaHCO3, known as sodium bicarbonate. It is used widely in cooking as a leavening agent, as well as in cleaning products and as a mild antacid for stomach upset relief.
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Which element is essential for synthesis of haemoglobin and its deficiency causes anaemia?

  • A Zinc
  • B Calcium
  • C Magnesium
  • D Iron
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Correct Answer: Option D — Iron
Explanation: Iron is an essential component of haemoglobin the protein in red blood cells that binds and transports oxygen and its deficiency causes iron deficiency anaemia the most common nutritional disorder.
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Which gas has the chemical formula CO2?

  • A Carbon dioxide
  • B Carbon monoxide
  • C Sulfur dioxide
  • D Nitrogen dioxide
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Correct Answer: Option A — Carbon dioxide
Explanation: Carbon dioxide with the formula CO2 consists of one carbon atom double bonded to two oxygen atoms and is a major greenhouse gas produced by combustion and respiration.
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