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CHEMISTRY

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The nucleus of an atom consists of

a)

electrons and neutrons

b)

electrons and protons

c)

protons and neutrons

d)

All of the above

2.

The most electronegative element among the following is

a)

sodium

b)

bromine

c)

fluorine

d)

oxygen

3.

The oldest rocks in the earth's crust were once molten, and came from deep inside the earth. The molten rock, called magma, spewed out in volcanic eruptions during the earth;s early life and solidified into hard rock's called

a)

granite

b)

basalt

c)

igneous rocks

d)

sedimentary rocks

4.

The gas present in the stratosphere which filters out some of the sun's ultraviolet light and provides an effective shield against radiation damage to living things is

a)

helium

b)

ozone

c)

oxygen

d)

methane

5.

The most commonly used bleaching agent is

a)

alcohol

b)

carbon dioxide

c)

chlorine

d)

sodium chlorine

6.

The nucleus of a hydrogen atom consists of

a)

1 proton only

b)

1 proton + 2 neutron

c)

1 neutron only

d)

1 electron only

7.

The inherited traits of an organism are controlled by

a)

RNA molecules

b)

nucleotides

c)

DNA molecules

d)

enzymes

8.

The luster of a metal is due to

a)

its high density

b)

its high polishing

c)

its chemical inertness

d)

presence of free electrons

9.

The most malleable metal is

a)

platinum

b)

silver

c)

iron

d)

gold

10.

The inexpensive and commonly used variety of glass is called soda glass. It is called so because

a)

was used initially for making bottles of soda(carbonated drink)

b)

is made using soda(sodium carbonate)

c)

was initially used for storing sodium carbonate

d)

is made using soda lime

11.

The first metal used by man was

a)

iron

b)

copper

c)

gold

d)

bronze

12.

The method that cannot be used for removing permanent hardness of water is

a)

adding sodium carbonate

b)

distillation

c)

adding caustic soda

d)

boiling

13.

The gas used for artificial ripening of green fruit is

a)

ethylene

b)

ethane

c)

carbon dioxide

d)

acetylene

14.

Flammable materials, like alcohol, should never be dispensed or used near

a)

An open door

b)

An open flame

c)

Another student

d)

A sink

15.

If a laboratory fire erupts, immediately

a)

Notify your instructor

b)

Run for the fire extinguisher

c)

Throw water on the fire

d)

Open the windows