1.

A particle is said to be oxidized when it

A. loses electrons B. accepts hydrogen C. shares electrons D. donates protons
2. The kinetic theory of gases can be used to explain the following except
A. Gay- lussac’s law B. Graham’s law C. Dalton’s D. diffusion of gases
3. Acid anhydride is the same as
A. dry acid B. acid that increases its volume when exposed to air
C. acid made by drying the reactants first D. acid made from oxides of non- metals
4. H+(aq) + OH- (aq) → H2O (l)
The above equation represents
A. hydrolysis B. hydration C. neutralization D. electron affinity
5. An oxonium ion is A. H3O B. H3O+ C. H3O- D. 2[H+ + OH-]
6. PH of a 0.001 in acid is A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 1
7. A solution whose pH cannot be easily altered due to accidental addition of acid or base is
called A. plasma B. annotated solution C. buffer solution D. deionized water
8. Electrovalent bonding is also known as A. metallic bonding B. ionic bonding
C. co-ordinate bonding D. hydrogen bonding
9. Which of these is not a hygroscopic salt?
A. calcium oxide B. magnesium chloride C. copper II oxide D. sodium trioxonitrate V
10. Sodium chloride crystals can be obtained from sea water by A. decantation B. condensation
C. evaporation D. sedimentation
11. The bubbles observed when a bottle of mineral water such as fanta is opened is due to the
release of dissolved A. oxygen B. water vapour C. nitrogen D. carbon (IV) oxide
12. The most abundant element on earth is A. carbon B. oxygen C. silicon D. iron
[Link] number of hydroxonium ions produced by one molecule of an acid in it’s
A. acidity B. acid strength C. basicity D. concentration
14. Which of the following statement is not a chemical property of an acid?
A. evolution of ammonia gas when heated with ammonium salt
B. evolution of CO2 gas when added to a trioxocarbonate (iv) salts
aqueous solution is
 C. formation of salt and water with alkalis
D. formation of salt and hydrogen gas with reactive metals
15. Which of the following gases is not acidic?
A. NO2 B. SO2 C. CO2 D. CO
16. A sample of air was bubbled into water. The pH of the water slowly changes from 7 to 6. Which of
The following gases in the sample caused the change?
A. carbon (IV) oxide B. carbon (II) oxide C. nitrogen D. Oxygen
17. Boyle’s law deals with relationship between the volume of a mass of gas and its
A. temperature at constant pressure B. pressure at constant temperature C. absolute temperature
D. diffusion rate
18. The property of an acid in solution is due to the presence of ………. ions.
A. chlorine B. hydrogen C. Oxygen D. sulphur
19. Phenolphthalein in a solution of pH 1.5 is
A. yellow B. red C. orange D. pink E. colourless
20. Bases exhibit the following properties EXCEPT that they
A. are soapy to touch B. their aqueous solutions turn red litmus paper to blue
C. they are electrolytes D. they have sour taste
21. Neutralization is a reaction between OH- and
A. SO42- B. H3O+ C. Cl- D. NO3-
22. Methyl orange in a solution of pH 9 is
A. colourless B. orange C. pink D. red E. yellow
[Link] pH value indicates a basic solution?
A. -1 B. 0 C. 3 D. 7 E. 9
24. To what temperature must a gas be raised from 273k in order to double both its volume and pressure?
A. 298k B. 300k C. 546k D. 1092k
25. Ability of an element to exist in two or more physical states but maintain the same chemical
characteristics is called A. isotopy B. isomerism C. allotropy D. defraction grating
26. In a fixed volume of a gas an increase in temperature results in an increase in pressure due an increase
In the A. number of collisions between the gas molecules B. number of repulsion between the gas
molecules C. number of collisions between the gas molecules and the walls of the container
 D. kinetic energy of the gas
27. If the pressure on 100cm3 of a sample of air is halved at constant temperature, what will be its new
Volume? A. 100cm3 B. 200cm3 C. 50cm3 D. 25cm3
28. What is the empirical formula of of a hydrocarbon containing 0.160 moles of carbon and 0.640 moles
Of hydrogen? A. CH2 B. CH3 C. CH4 D. C2H4
29. Electrovalent compounds normally
A. have low boiling points B. have mobile electrons C. conduct electricity in the solid state
D. dissolve in polar solvents
30. Which of the following scientists discovered the electron? A. Joseph J. Thompson
B. James Chadwick C. Amadeo Avogadro D. Ernest Rutherford
31. The bond between NH3 and H+ in NH4+ is A. dative B. covalent C. hydrogen D. electrovalent
32. “Electrons always occupy the lowest empty energy level” is a statement of
A. Aufbau principle B. Hund’s C. Pauli Exclusion principle D. Periodic law
33. Which of the following processes is not exhibited by atoms in order to attain more stable electron
configuration? A. gaining of electrons B. hybridization C. losing electrons D. sharing electrons
34. An example of a biodegradable pollutant is A. plastic B. sewage C. carbon (II) oxide D. hydrogen
sulphide.
35. Vinegar is an aqueous solution of A. hydrochloric acid B. ethanedioic acid C. ethanoic acid
D. hydrofluoric acid
36. An organic compound contains 72% carbon, 12% hydrogen and 16% oxygen by mass. What is the
empirical formula of the compound? [H = 1.0, C = 12.0, O = 16.0]
A. C3H8O B. C6H12O C. C6H12O2 D. C12H12O11
37. The oxidation number of chromium in Cr2O72- is A. +4 B. +5 C. +6 D. +7
38. Which of the following apparatus is not used in volumetric analysis?
A. pipette B. burette C. desiccator D. conical flask
39. Which of the following methods is not used for the separation of mixtures?
A. chromatography B. crystallization C. distillation D. electrolysis
40. An acidic salt has A. double anions in its aqueous solution B. a single cation in its aqueous solution
C. hydrogen ions in its aqueous solution D. hydrogen atoms in its aqueous solution
41. Which of the following methods can be used to separate blood cells from plasma?
 A. centrifugation B. filtration C. chromatography D. distillation
42. Metals can be stretched can be stretched into wires because they are
A. ductile B. good conductors C. lustrous D. malleable
43. Chemicals that are produced in small quantities and with very high degree of purity are
A. bulk chemicals B. fine chemicals C. heavy chemicals D. light chemicals
44. Which of the following apparatus can be used to measure a specific volume of a liquid accurately?
A. beaker B. conical flask C. measuring cylinder D. pipette
45. Which of the following phenomena leads to decrease in volume of a liquid in an open container?
A. Brownian motion B. diffusion C. evaporation D. sublimation
46. The separation of petroleum fractions depends on the differences in their
A. melting points B. molar masses C. solubilities D. boiling points
47. A hydrocarbon compound contains 92.3% carbon. Determine its empirical formula. [H=1.00;C=12.0]
A. CH B. CH2 C. CH3 D. C2H3
48. A solution of pH 7 is A. acidic B. basic C. neutral D. alkaline
49. Alums are classified as A. normal salt B. basic salt C. double salt D. hydrated salt
50. The following statements about graphite are correct except that it ___________
A. has octahedral structure B. is soft C. is used as a lubricant D. has a network structure
51. The refreshing and characteristics taste of soda water and other soft drinks is as a result of the
presence in them of a) carbon (IV) oxide b) carbon (II) c) soda d) glucose. [2018 JAMB]
52. Which of the following is an example of a mixture? a) Common salt b) blood c) sand d) washing
soda. [2010 JAMB]
53. Calculate the percentage by mass of nitrogen in calcium trioxonitrate (V) [Ca = 40, N =14, O = 16]
a) 8.5% b) 13.5% c) 17.1 d) 27.6%. [2010 JAMB]
54. Substance employed as a drying agent are usually a) amphoteric b) hydroscopic c) efflorescent
d) acidic. [2010 JAMB]
55. Which of the following properties is not peculiar to matter a) kinetic energy of particles
increases from solid to gases b) Random motion of particles increases from liquid to gas c)
Orderliness of particles increases from gas to liquid d) Random motion of particles increases
from gas to solid. [2011 JAMB]
56. The nucleus of an atom contains a) protons only b) neutrons only c) protons and electrons d)
protons and neutrons. [2016 JAMB]
57. The basicity of CH3COOH is a) 4 b) 1 c) 2 d) 3. [2014 JAMB]
58. The presence of an impurity in a substance will cause the melting point to a) be zero b) reduce c)
increase d) be stable. [2017 JAMB]
59. The number of atoms in one mole of a substance is equal to a) The atomic number b) the
Avogadro’s number c) the gas constant d) the number of electrons. [2017 JAMB]
60. Environmental pollution is worsened by the release from automobile exhausts of a) water
vapour b) steam c) smoke d) heavy metals. [2017 JAMB]
61. A balanced chemical equation obeys the laws of a) conservation of mass b) definite proportions
c) multiple .proportions d) reciprocal proportion. [2018 JAMB]
62. To what temperature must a gas at 273K be heated in order to double both its volume and
pressure a) 298K b) 546K c) 819K d) 1092K. [2018 JAMB]
63. An isotope has an atomic number of 15 and a mass number of 31. The number of proton it
contain is (a) 16 (b) 15 (c) 46 (d) 31. [2011 JAMB]
64. An organic compound has an empirical of CH20 and vapour density of 45. What is the molecular
formula? [C = 12, H = 1, O = 16] (a) C3H7OH (b) C2H5OH (c) C3H6O3 (d) C2H4O2. [2011 JAMB]
65. Which of the following is an example of a mixture? (a) Common salt (b) blood (c) sand (d)
washing soda. [2010 JAMB]
66. Carbon is often deposited in the exhaust pipes of cars because of the (a) Presence of carbon (b)
Incomplete combustion of petrol (c) excessive use of petrol (d) Use of impure fuel.
67. The maximum number of electrons in the L shell of an atom is (a) 2 (b) 8 (c) 18 (d) 32. [2010
JAMB]
68. The Colour of methyl orange in alkaline medium is (a) yellow (b) pink (c) orange (d) red. [2010
jamb]
69. The following can be obtained directly from the destructive distillation of coal except. (a)
Ammoniacal liquor (b) producer gas (c) coal gas (d) coal
70. Water gas is a mixture of (a) CO2 and H2 (b) CO2 and H2O (c) CO2 (d) CO and H2
71. The escape of molecules with more than average kinetic energy of the molecules is called (a)
Melting (b) Freezing (c) Evaporation (d) Efflorescence.
72. The following statements about graphite are correct except that it (a) has octahedral structure
(b) is soft (c) is used as a lubricant (d) has a network structure.
73. Producer gas is with a low heating power because it contains more (a) CO2 than O2 (b) nitrogen
than carbon (II) oxide (c) CO2 than nitrogen (d) nitrogen than CO.
74. Which of the following cannot displace copper from an aqueous solution of copper (II) salt?
(WAEC 2019) (a) Magnesium (b) Zinc (c) Aluminium (d) Silver.
75. Metals can be stretched into wires because they are (a) Ductile Good conductor’s (b) Lustrous (d)
Malleable
76. The relative atomic mass of chlorine is not a whole number because (a) It is the weighted average
mass of all its various isotopes (b) It is the average mass of all the isotopes of the element (c) The
element has strong oxidizing ability (d) The atom contains a higher number of neutrons than
protons
77. The oxidation number of Sulphur in Fe2(SO4)3 is (a) +2 (b) +3 (c) +4 (d) +6
78. The initial volume of a gas at 300k was 220cm3. Determine its temperature if the Volume became
250cm3 (a) 183k (b) 264k (c) 300k (d) 341k
79. A hydrocarbon containing 88.9% carbon has the empirical formula (H = 1; C = 12) a) CH b) CH2
c) C2H3 d) C2H5
80. What is the mass number of an element having 20 neutrons, 15 protons and 15 electrons (a) 15
(b) 30 (c) 35 (d) 50
81. The Shape of a molecule of water is (a) V- Shaped (b) Octahedral (c) Pyramidal (d) Tetrahedral
82. What is responsible for metallic bonding? a) Attraction between the delocalized electrons and
fixed positive lattice points (cations) b) Attraction between positive and negative ions c) Sharing
of electrons between the metal atoms d) Transfer of electrons from one atom to another.
83. Electrovalent bonding is also known as (a) Metallic bonding (b) Co-ordinate bonding (c)
hydrogen bonding (d) ionic bonding
84. The pressure exerted by a gas is a result of (a) The continuous random motion of its 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
85. P 1V1 = P2V2 supports (a) Charles’s law (b) Boyle’s law (c) Graham’s law (d) Avogadro’s law
86. Which of these does not support the phenomenon of kinetic theory. a) Brownian motion b)
Diffusion c) Osmosis d) Linear expansivity
87. Alums are classified as (a) normal salt (b) basic salt (c) double salt (d) hydrated salt.
88. The following statements about graphite are correct except that it (a) has octahedral structure (b)
is soft (c) is used as a lubricant (d) has a network structure.
89. Which of the following apparatus can be used to measure a specific volume of a liquid
accurately? (a) Beaker (b) conical flask (c) measuring cylinder (d) pipette.
90. Chemicals that are produced in small quantities and with very high degree of purity are (a) bulk
chemicals (b) fine chemicals (c) heavy chemicals (d) light chemicals.
91. NH4 + is formed from NH3 and H+ by (a) Covalent bonding (b) Dative bonding (c) Hydrogen bond
(d) Ionic bonding.
92. The equation P = k/v illustrates (a) Boyle’s law (b) Charles’s law (c) Dalton’s law (d) Gay
Lussac’s law.
93. Which of the following substances is the most abundant in the universe? (a) Carbon (b) water (c)
silicon (d) oxygen. [JAMB1985]
94. Chlorine consisting of two isotopes of mass number 35 and 37 in the ratio 3: 1 has an atomic
mass of 35.5. Calculate the relative abundance of the isotope of mass number 37. (a) 60 (b) 75 (c)
20 (d) 25. [JAMB 2004]
95. The allotrope of carbon used in the decolorization of sugar is (a) soot (b) lamp black (c) graphite
(d) charcoal. [JAMB 2004]
96. An example of an element that can catenate is (a) nitrogen (b) chlorine (c) carbon (d) bromine.
[JAMB 2002]
97. The pollution from petroleum spillage in rivers and lakes can best be dispersed by (a) passing of
ships through the sea (b) pouring detergents (c) pouring organic solvents (d) evaporation. [JAMB
2001]
98. Helium is often used in the observation of balloons because it is (a) light and combustible (b)
light and non-combustible (c) heavy and combustible. [JAMB 1995]
99. Chromatography is used to separate components of mixtures which differ in their rates of (a)
diffusion (b) migration (c) reaction (d) sedimentation. [JAMB 1995]
100. The dissolution of common salt in water is physical change because (a) the salt can be
obtained by crystallization (b) the salt can be recovered by evaporation of water (c) heat is not
generated during mixing (d) the solution will not boil at 100 degrees Celsius. [JAMB 1993]