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IGCSE Chemistry Quiz 40 Questions

The document is an IGCSE Chemistry quiz consisting of 40 questions covering various topics such as states of matter, atomic structure, bonding, stoichiometry, electrolysis, rates of reaction, acids and bases, the periodic table, and organic chemistry. Each section contains multiple-choice questions and some require definitions or explanations. An answer key is provided at the end for reference.

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IGCSE Chemistry Quiz 40 Questions

The document is an IGCSE Chemistry quiz consisting of 40 questions covering various topics such as states of matter, atomic structure, bonding, stoichiometry, electrolysis, rates of reaction, acids and bases, the periodic table, and organic chemistry. Each section contains multiple-choice questions and some require definitions or explanations. An answer key is provided at the end for reference.

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🧪 IGCSE Chemistry Quiz (40 Questions)

1–5: States of Matter & Atomic Structure

1.​ Which state of matter has a fixed shape and volume?​


A. Solid B. Liquid C. Gas D. Plasma​

2.​ What process turns a liquid into a gas?​


A. Melting B. Condensation C. Evaporation D. Freezing​

3.​ Which particle has no charge?​


A. Proton B. Neutron C. Electron D. Ion​

4.​ What is the proton number of an element?​


A. Number of electrons​
B. Number of neutrons​
C. Number of protons​
D. Number of protons + neutrons​

5.​ What is the electron configuration of nitrogen (atomic number 7)?​

6–10: Bonding & Structure

6.​ Which type of bonding occurs between non-metals?​


A. Ionic B. Covalent C. Metallic D. Hydrogen​

7.​ What is a giant covalent structure?​


A. Small molecule with strong bonds​
B. Repeating lattice of ions​
C. Large structure with covalent bonds throughout​
D. Single element structure​

8.​ What is the formula of sodium oxide?​


A. NaO B. Na₂O C. NaO₂ D. Na₂O₂​

9.​ Which substance conducts electricity in molten state?​


A. Sugar B. Water C. Sodium chloride D. Graphite​

10.​What makes metals good conductors?​


A. Ionic bonds B. Giant structure C. Delocalised electrons D. High density​
11–15: Stoichiometry

11.​What is the Mr of CO₂? (C = 12, O = 16)​

12.​Define the term "mole".​

13.​How many atoms are in 1 mole of a substance?​


A. 6.02×10²² B. 6.02×10²³ C. 6.02×10²⁴ D. 1.00×10⁶​

14.​What volume does 1 mole of a gas occupy at r.t.p.?​


A. 1 dm³ B. 12 dm³ C. 22.4 dm³ D. 24 dm³​

15.​What is the empirical formula of C₆H₁₂O₆?​

16–20: Electrolysis & Energetics

16.​In electrolysis, where does reduction occur?​


A. Anode B. Cathode C. Electrolyte D. Circuit​

17.​What is produced at the cathode during electrolysis of molten lead bromide?​

18.​Define an exothermic reaction.​

19.​Which of these is endothermic?​


A. Combustion B. Neutralisation C. Photosynthesis D. Respiration​

20.​What does the sign of ∆H indicate in a reaction?​

21–25: Rates, Equilibrium & Redox

21.​What increases the rate of reaction?​


A. Decreasing temperature B. Smaller surface area​
C. Adding a catalyst D. Lower concentration​

22.​What is meant by dynamic equilibrium?​

23.​What is oxidation in terms of electrons?​


A. Gain B. Loss C. No change D. Addition of protons​

24.​What is the oxidising agent?​


25.​What happens to the rate if temperature increases?​

26–30: Acids, Bases & Salts

26.​What ion do acids release in aqueous solution?​


A. OH⁻ B. H⁺ C. Cl⁻ D. Na⁺​

27.​What is the pH of a neutral solution?​


A. 0 B. 3 C. 7 D. 14​

28.​Acid + base → ?​
A. Salt + Water B. Salt + Gas C. Water + CO₂ D. Salt only​

29.​Which oxide is amphoteric?​


A. CO₂ B. Al₂O₃ C. SO₂ D. CaO​

30.​What is produced when a metal reacts with an acid?​

31–35: Periodic Table & Metals

31.​What is a characteristic of Group I metals?​


A. Low reactivity B. Softness C. High melting points D. No reactions​

32.​Which element is a halogen?​


A. Oxygen B. Chlorine C. Neon D. Iron​

33.​Noble gases are unreactive because...​

34.​What is corrosion of iron called?​

35.​What metal is used to galvanise iron?​

36–40: Organic Chemistry & Analysis

36.​General formula for alkenes?​


A. CnH2n+2 B. CnH2n C. CnH2nOH D. CnH2nO2​

37.​Which test distinguishes alkanes from alkenes?​


38.​What is formed when ethanoic acid reacts with ethanol?​

39.​What method is used to separate coloured substances?​

40.​What gas turns limewater milky?​

✅ Answer Key
1.​ A​

2.​ C​

3.​ B​

4.​ C​

5.​ 2,5​

6.​ B​

7.​ C​

8.​ B​

9.​ C​

10.​C​

11.​44​

12.​Amount of substance containing Avogadro’s number of particles​

13.​B​

14.​D​

15.​CH₂O​

16.​B​

17.​Lead​

18.​Reaction that releases heat​


19.​C​

20.​If positive = endothermic, if negative = exothermic​

21.​C​

22.​Forward and backward reactions occur at same rate​

23.​B​

24.​Substance that gains electrons​

25.​It increases​

26.​B​

27.​C​

28.​A​

29.​B​

30.​Salt + Hydrogen​

31.​B​

32.​B​

33.​Full outer shell of electrons​

34.​Rusting​

35.​Zinc​

36.​B​

37.​Bromine water test​

38.​Ester​

39.​Chromatography​

40.​Carbon dioxide

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