ADDIS ABABA CITY ADMINISTRATION EDUCATION

BUREAU
GRADE 12 CHEMISTRY MODEL EXAMINATIONS
MESEKEREM 2015/ SEPTEMBER 2022

NUMBER OF QUESTIONS: 80, TIME ALLOWED:-2 HOURS

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Given
h= 6.626x10-34J.s
Mass of electron = 9.11x1010-31kg
symbol H Li Be B C N O F P Cl As Eu Gd Am I
Atomic 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 15 17 33 63 64 95 53
number

DIRECTIONS: Each of the following questions is followed by four

possible alternatives. Read each question and carefully blacken the letter
of your best choice on the separate answer sheet provided.
1. The reaction of an anion or a cation of a salt, or both, with water is
known as_____.
A. Titration C. Hydrolysis
B. Saturation D. Hydration
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2. During the laboratory session, the 12 grade student named Etsube
made an error while conducting an experiment. In which part of the
laboratory report writing did she indicate such an error?
A. Conclusion C. Procedure
B. Observation D. Result and discussion
3. Which pairs of color and wave contains highest wave length?
A. Red and Radio wave C. Blue and x-ray
B. Violet and TV wave D. Red and IR Wave
4. Which of the following is true about CO2 molecule?
A. C=O bond is non-polar and CO2 molecule is non-polar
B. C=O bond is polar and CO2 molecule is non-polar
C. C=O bond is non-polar and CO2 molecule is polar
D. C=O bond is polar and CO2 molecule is polar
5. Which of the following is correct about the name Nylon 66 co-
polymer?
A. It is discovered in 1966
B. It is the sixth polymer
C. Both the monomers have 6 carbon each
D. The longest chain contains 66 carbons
6. The standard state of Aluminum, Nitrogen and Water are
________respectively.
A. Solid, liquid and gas C. Liquid, Solid and gas
B. Solid, gas and liquid D. Liquid, Gas and solid

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7. Which batteries are faced with leak out and environmental problem
respectively?
A. Nickel- cadmium and fuel cells
B. Nickel- cadmium and dry cells
C. Dry cells and Mercury cells
D. Dry cells and fuel cells
8. Which substance is reduced in an alkaline-cell battery?
A. Zn(s) C. NH4+(aq)
B. Zn 2+(aq) D. MnO2 (s)
9. Which metal is used to coat iron in galvanizing?

A. Al
B. Mn
C. Zn
D. Cr

10.All of the following are the type of chemical bond exist in NH 4Cl.
Except?
A. Ionic bond C. Coordinate covalent bond
B. Covalent bond D. Metallic bond
11.The bond order of a homo nuclear diatomic molecule can be decreased
by ____.
A. removing electrons from a bonding MO or adding electrons to
an anti bonding MO
B. adding electrons to a bonding MO or removing electrons from
an anti bonding MO
C. adding electrons to any MO
D. removing electrons from any MO
12.In a typical multiple bond, the σ bond results from overlap of ______
orbitals and the π bond(s) result from overlap of ______orbitals.
A. hybrid, unhybridized C. hybrid, hybrid
B. unhybridized, hybrid D. hybrid, hybrid or atomic
13.Molecular Orbital theory correctly predicts Para-magnetism of oxygen
gas, O2. This is because __________.
A. The bond order in O2 can be shown to be equal to 2.
B. There are more electrons in the bonding orbitals than in the
anti bonding orbitals.
C. the energy of the 2pπ MOs is higher than that of the σ2p MO.
D. there are two unpaired electrons in the MO electron
configuration of O2

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14.An anti bonding π orbital contains a maximum of __________
electrons.
A. 1 C. 4
B. B. 2 D. 6

15.The molecular geometry and hybridization of ICl4- are

A. Square planar and sp3d2 C. Seesaw and sp3d
B. Square planar and sp3d D. Seesaw and sp3d2
16.Which hybrid orbital doesn‟t contain unhybridized orbitals?
A. SP2 C. SP
B. SP3 D. SP3d
17.The π bond in ethylene, H2CCH2, results from the overlap of
________.
A. SP3 hybrid orbitals C. SP hybrid orbitals
B. S atomic orbitals D. P atomic orbitals
18.Which of the following contains the correct types of bond that exist in
phenol?
OH
A. 3 C=C , 3 C-C , 5 C-H and 1 O-H
B. 3 C=C , 3 C-C, 1 C-O, 5 C-H and 1 O-H
C. 6 C - C, 1 C- O, 5 C-H and 1 O-H
D. 4 C=C ,2 C-C, 2 C-O, 5 C-H and 1 O-H
phenol

19.Which of the following is incorrect about half-filled degenerate

orbitals of phosphorus (P)? They have
A. The same principal quantum number
B. The same azimuthal quantum number
C. The same magnetic quantum number
D. The same spin quantum number
20.What are the four quantum numbers of 5f 8 orbitals?
n l ml ms
A 5 3 3 +1/2
B 5 3 -3 -1/2
C 5 2 -2 -1/2
D 5 3 1 1/2
21.If we compare the four quantum numbers of 3S1 and 3S2 orbitals the
first three quantum numbers are the same except spin quantum
number. This concept is more explained by_______.
A. Pauli‟s exclusion principle C. Aufbau principle
B. Hund‟s principle D. Heisenbergs principle

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22.If the rate of decomposition of HI in to its diatomic elements is
6.0x10-5 mol/L.s, what is the rate of formation of iodine in the same
reaction?
A. 2.5 x 10-5 mol/L.s C. 6.0 x 10-5 mol/L.s
B. 3.0 x 10-3 mol/L.s D. 3.0 x 10-5 mol/L.s
23.The rate law for a reaction is found to be rate= K[A]2[B], which of the
following mechanisms gives this rate law
I. A + B E (fast) III. A + A E (slow)
E+B D (slow) E+B C +D (fast)

II. A + B E (fast)
E+A C +D (slow)

A. I only C. III only

B. II only D. II and III
24.The de Broglie wavelength (in nanometer) of a particle which has a
momentum of 13. 25x10-26 Kgm/s is:
A. 2 C. 4
B. 3 D. 5
25.According to Faraday‟s second law, the weights of different
substances evolved by the passage of the same quantity of electricity
are proportional to their _________.
A. Chemical equivalent weight C. Current supply
B. Chemical equivalent density D. Volume
26.The preferential discharge of ions during electrolysis is influenced by
the_______.
A. Mechanism of electrolysis C. nature of the electrode
B. electrolytic reactions D. type of electrolytic cell
27.A simple first order decomposition reaction is 50% completed in
0.693s. How much time would it take for 90.0% completion?
A. 1.26 × 1015 s C. 2.3s
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B. 2.52 × 10 s D. 26.7s
28.For the reaction A B , the rate law is given by r = k[A]2.
Increasing the concentration of A by a factor of 3 will cause the rate
constant to_________.
A. Increase by a factor of 8 C. Decrease by a factor of 3
B. Increase by a factor of 9 D. Remain the same
29.What is the ratio of CH3COOH/ CH3COO-,if the PH of the solution is
5 and the dissociation constant (Ka) of the CH3COOH is 1.8x10-5?
A. 5 : 9 C. 4 : 9
B. 9 : 5 D. 9: 4

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30.Addition of NH4Cl to an aqueous solution of NH3 cause which of the
following to occur?
I. PH of the solution increase IV. OH- concentration
increase
II. PH of the solution decrease V. POH of the solution
decrease
III. Percent ionization of NH3 decrease

A. Only IV C. II and III

B. II and IV D. II and V

31.The rate law of a reaction is rate = k[D][X]. The units of the rate
constant are _____.

A. L-1 mol s-1 C. MS-1

B. L mol-1 s-1 D. L-1 mol-1 s
32.Which ways of expressing concentrations is best for more dilute
solution?
A. Parts per million C. percent by mass
B. Parts per billion D. Equivalent mass
33.The rate constants for a reaction at a variety of temperatures are shown
in the table below. Calculate the activation energy of the reaction by
using the data below. (R=8.314J/kmol)
LogK (S-1 ) (K-)

4 25
3 35
2 45
1 55

A. 1.9 C. 19.0
B. 4.4 D. 44.0
34.An electron has a spin quantum number, ms= +1/2 and a magnetic
quantum number, ml = +1. In which of the following orbital will it
NOT be present?
A. p- orbital C. s- orbital
B. d- orbital D. f- orbital

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35.Of the following colligative properties, which is the most practical for
determining the extent of protein aggregation?
A. Vapour- pressure lowering C. Boiling point elevation
B. Freezing point depression D. Osmotic pressure
36.At 445°C, Kc for the following reaction is 0.020.
2HI(g) ⇌ H2(g) + I2(g).
A mixture of H2, I2, and HI in a vessel at 445°C has the following
concentrations: [HI] = 2.0 M, [H2] = 0.50 M and [I2] = 0.10 M which
one of the following statements concerning the reaction quotient. Qc,
is true for the above system?
A. QC is less than Kc; more HI will be produced.
B. QC is greater than Kc; more HI will be produced.
C. QC is less than Kc; more H2 and I2 will be produced.
D. QC is greater than Kc; more H2 and I2 will be produced.
37.Which of the following formula represent when soap reacts with hard
water?
A. 2C17H35COO- Na+ C. CH3 (CH2)10-CH2-OSO3- Na+
B. (C17H35COO)2Mg D. CH3 (CH2)10-CH2-OSO3- Mg2+
38.Which of the following is true about the advantage of detergents over
soaps?
A. Detergents are soluble in water
B. Soaps give lather with only soft water
C. Detergents are environmental friend.
D. Detergents give lather even with hard water
39.Which resonance structure of Cyanate ion (OCN-) makes the greatest
contribution to the resonance hybrid?
A. [O C N ] ]
C. [ O C N

B. [O C N ] D. O C N ]
40.All of the following statements are correct about benzoic acid, except?
A. Like other inorganic acid it is liquid in nature
B. It is solid in nature
C. It is the simple star omatic carboxylic acid
D. It is colorless
41.What are the number of phases, components and degree of freedom
for the mixture of white powders of sugar and potassium chloride
are_________ respectively?
A. 1,1, and 2 C. 2,2, and 2
B. 1,2, and 3 D. 1,3, and 4

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42.Why higher carboxylic acids are almost in soluble in water? This is
because
A. Hydrogen bond between higher acids and water are increases.
B. Hydrogen bond between higher acids and water are decreases.
C. London force between higher acids and water are decreases.
D. Dipole-dipole force between higher acids and water are
increases
43.The unit of Kp for the reaction
NH4Cl (s) NH3 (g) + HCl (g)
; is_______.
2
A. atm C. atm
B. 1 D. 1/ atm
44. PKa values of three acids X, Y and Z are 5.7, 2.4 and 8.5,
respectively. Which of the following represents the correct order of
acid strength?
A.X > Y > Z C. Y > X > Z
B.Z > X > Y D. Z > Y > X

45.Which of the following pairs correctly matches the name of polymers

and their monomers?
A. Neo prene- isoprene and chloroprene
B. Bakelite-alcohol and formaldehyde
C. Nylons-hexanoic acid and adipic acid
D. Butyl Rubber-isobutylene and isoprene
46. Which of the following have the same cell reaction as the electrolysis
of dilute NaCl?
A. Electrolysis of brine solution C. Electrolysis of dilute
H2SO4
B. Electrolysis of molten NaCl D. Electrolysis of conc. HCl
47.Of the following ions, which has the smallest radius?
+
A.19K C. 21Sc3+
B. 20Ca2 + D. 36Kr
48.Which of the following electrolysis used to produce NaOH solution?
A. Electrolysis of concentrated NaCl
B. Electrolysis of dilute NaCl
C. Electrolysis of molten NaCl
D. Electrolysis of molten Na2SO4

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49.Which observation(s) reflect(s) colligate properties?
I. A 0.5m NaBr solution has a higher vapour pressure than 0.5m
BaBr solution
II. A 0.5 m NaOH solution freezes at a lower temperature than pure
water
III. pure water freezes at a higher temperature than pure methanol
A. only I C. only III
B. only II D. I and II
50.If we have three aqueous solution of Na2SO4labeled as „A‟, „B‟, „C‟
with concentrations 0.123m, 0.0123m and, 0.00123m, respectively.
The van‟t Hoff factor for these solutions will be:
A. iA<iB<iC C. iA= iB= iC
B. iA>iB>iC D. iA<iB>iC
51.Which one of the following acid-base definition classify BF3as acid?
A. Arrhenius C Bronsted-Lowry
B. Lewis D. Hund‟s principle
52.The ultra violet series that arise when higher energy electrons drop to
the ground state is:
A. Bracket series C. Lyman series
B. Balmer series D. Paschen series
53.Which one of the following is correct about the reaction between
Lewis acid and Lewis base?
A. They produce salt and water
B. The chemical bond between them is ionic bond
C. The chemical bond between them is metallic bond
D. The chemical bond between them is coordinate covalent bond
54.Acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin) has the structural formula:
O Which functional group (groups) is (are) present in this
compound?
C OH
A. Aromatic, carboxylic acid, ester
B. Aromatic, carboxylic acid
O C CH3 C. Carboxylic acid, ester
D. Aromatic, ester
O

55.If the equilibrium constant for the reaction

A + 2B
4/ C + D
3 has a value of 10, what is the value of the
equilibrium constant for the reaction 4C + 3D 3A + 6B at the
same temperature?
A. 0.001 C. 1/100
B. B. 1000 D. 100

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56. An equilibrium that strongly favors products has __________.
A. a value of K >> 1. C. a value of Q << 1.
B. a value of K << 1. D. K = Q.
57.For which of the following elements is Hund’s rule used in writing
the electron configuration?
A. B C. Be
B. Li D. C
58.Which of the following equation is free from spectator ions?
A. molecular equations C. net ionic equation
B. ionic equation D. balanced equation
59.The main ore of Lead is:
A. Cinnabar C. Galena
B. Hematite D. Chromite
60.The pH of a solution prepared by mixing 50.0 mL of 0.125 M KOH
and 50.0 mL of 0.125 M HCl is __________.
A. 11 C. 2.4
B. 7 D. 3.4
61.What is the coefficient of the permanganate ion when the following
equation is balanced? MnO4- + Br- → Mn2+ + Br2 (acidic solution)
A. 1 C. 3
B. 2 D. 5
62.When 4.6 is divided by 12.786 the actual answer is 1.6511.What will
be the correct answer?
A. 1.6 C. 1.7
B. 1.65 D. 16.2
63.The IUPAC name of the following compound is___________.
O A. 2-bromo-4,4-dimethyl hexanoic acid
Br B. 2,4,5-trimethyhexanoic acid
OH C. 1-hydroxy-2-bromo- 4,5-dimethylhexanoate
D. 2-bromo-4,5-dimethyl hexanoic acid

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64.For a first order reaction, the concentration versus time of the reaction
mixture is given by the following graph

If a is the initial concentration of the reactant and its half-life is 0.1 hr.,
after how many hours would be the concentration of reactant produced to
a/1000?
A. 5hr C. 3hr
B. 1hr D. 4hr
65.Which of the following is Measuring equipment?
A. flasks C. test tubes
B. boiling tubes D. Pippetes

66.The sanitizer is labeled 83.5% alcohol. How can one scientifically

check the concentration?
A. Experimentation C. theory
B. making observation D. data collection
67.Who used “the cathode ray tube” to discover the electron and
determine its charge to mass ratio?
A. R. Millikan C. J. Chadwick
B. J.J. Thomson D.W. Crookes
68.The unit of equivalent mass is _________.
A. eq C. eq/mol
B. eq/g D. g/eq
69.Which of the following is true about the relationship between acid and
its conjugate base?
A. Conjugate base has one less H and one more minus charge than
the acid.
B. Conjugate base has one less H and one less minus charge than
the acid.
C. Conjugate base has one more H and one more minus charge
than the acid.
D. Conjugate base has one more H and one less minus charge than
the acid.

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 70.In which one of the following aqueous solution does molarit3y and
normality are equal:
A. KCl(aq) C. H3PO4(aq)
B. H2SO4(aq) D. Mg(OH)2 (aq)
71.Combining aqueous solutions of BaI2 and Na2SO4 produce a
precipitate of BaSO4. Which ion(s) is/are spectator ions in the
reaction?
A. only Ba2+ C. Na + and I -
B. only Na+ D. Ba2+ and SO42-
72.A 10.0 ml aliquot of HCl (aq) of unknown concentration was titrated
with 0.1 M NaOH (aq). It took 100.0 mL of the base to reach the
endpoint of the titration. The concentration (M) of the acid was
______.
A. 0.1M C. 1M
B. B. 10.1M D. 9.1M
73.Sodium does not occur in nature as Na (s) because __________.
A. it is easily reduced to Na-
B. it is easily oxidized to Na+
C. it reacts with water with great difficulty
D. it is easily replaced by silver in its ores
74.Given the following reactions:
2S(s) + 3O2(g) 2SO3 (g) H = -790 kJ
S (s) + O2 (g) SO2 (g) H = -297 kJ
Calculate ΔH° (in kJ) for reaction below, the enthalpy of the reaction in
which sulfur dioxide is oxidized to sulfur trioxide
2SO2 (g) + O2 (g) 2SO3 (g)
is __________ kJ.
A. 196 C. -196
B. -123 D. 123
75.Of the following, which one is a path function?
A. Work C. volume
B. Internal energy D. pressure
76.A rock deposit that contains enough mineral to make it economically
feasible to extract and purify to derive a desired product material is
known as_____________.
A. Hematite C. Ore
B. Magnetite D. Mineral

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77.During the extraction of aluminum by the electrolysis of molten
aluminum oxide, what is the purpose of adding cryolite (Na3AlF6) to
aluminum oxide?
A. To decrease electrical conductivity
B. To increase the melting point
C. To lower the melting point
D. To increase the amount
78.Which one of the following polymers is formed by condensation
polymerization?
A. Polyvinyl chloride C. Teflon
B. polyesters D. polystyrene
79.Natural rubber is too soft and chemically reactive for practical
applications. Vulcanization of natural rubber entails __________.
A. the elimination of a small atom like Sulphur
B. cross linking reactive polymer chains with sulfur atoms
C. Conversion of a condensation polymer to an addition polymer.
D. Increasing the average molecular weight of a condensation
polymer.
80.The Kb of ammonia is 1.85 × 10-5. The pH of a buffer prepared by
combining 75.0 mL of 1.00 M ammonia and 75.0 mL of 1.00 M
ammonium nitrate is __________.
A. 4.74 C. 6.6
B. 13. 3 D. 9.26

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