CARBON AND SOME OF ITS COMPOUNDS

Multiple choice questions/Objective types of questions on Carbon and Its Compounds

1. Different forms of the same element are called

A. Allotropes
B. Crystals
C. Isotopes
D. Isomers

2. Which of the following statements is correct about graphite and diamond? They both
A. Have giant structures
B. Have similar physical properties
C. Have different chemical properties
D. Are very hard substances

3. The main forms of carbon are diamond and graphite. Graphite conducts electricity but
diamond does not. This is because:
A. Graphite is less dense than diamond.
B. There are no covalent bonds in graphite.
C. There are mobile electrons in graphite.
D. Graphite can be melted but not diamond.

4. Which of the following is the crystalline form of carbon

A. Carbon black
B. Charcoal
C. Graphite
D. Soot

5. The atoms of graphite are connected together by strong covalent bonds. The reason why
graphite feels slippery is because its
A. Atoms form hexagonal rings C. Layers are weakly bonded together
B. Atoms have delocalized electrons D. Atoms are not arranged in a definite order

6. Which one of the following is not a property of diamond? Diamond

A. Is very hard
B. Is a good conductor of electricity
C. Burns in oxygen to produce carbon dioxide
D. Is colourless and transparent.

7. Diamond is used in making jewelry because

A. Its soft
 B. It does not conduct electricity
C. It is naturally hard
D. Of its sparkling appearance
8. Which of the following pairs of compounds is suitable for preparing carbon dioxide
A. Sulphuric acid and lead(II) carbonate
B. Hydrochloric acid and lead(II) carbonate
C. Sulphuric acid and calcium carbonate
D. Hydrochloric acid and calcium carbonate

8. Which one of the following carbonates is not suitable for the preparation of carbon dioxide
using dilute sulphuric?
A. Sodium carbonate
B. Zinc carbonate
C. Lead(II) carbonate
D. Copper(II) carbonate

9. Which one of the following acids is suitable for preparing a sample of carbon dioxide using
lead(II) carbonate
A. Hydrochloric acid
B. Ethanoic acid
C. Nitric acid
D. Sulphuric acid

10. The product of a burning candle that can be tested in the laboratory by using calcium
hydroxide solution is?
A. Oxygen
B. Water
C. Hydrogen
D. Carbon dioxide

11. Which one of the following substances is formed as a solid when a bottle of lime water is
left open for a long time?
A. Calcium hydrogencarbonate
B. Calcium hydroxide
C. Calcium oxide
D. Calcium carbonate

12. In which one of the following equations is carbon dioxide behaving as an oxidizing agent
A. CO2(g) + 2NaOH(aq) ⎯⎯ → Na2CO3(aq) + H2O(l)
B. CO2(g) + CaCO3(s) + H2O(l) ⎯⎯
→ Ca(HCO3)2(aq)
 C. CO2(g) + C(s) ⎯⎯→ 2CO(g)
D. CO2(g) + H2O(l) ⎯⎯
→ H2CO3(aq)

13. Which of the following carbonates when heated strongly will decompose to form a bluish-
black residue?
A. PbCO3
B. MgCO3
C. ZnCO3
D. FeCO3

14. Zinc carbonate was heated and the residue allowed to cool. Which one of the following is
the colour of the residue?
A. Black
B. Yellow
C. White
D. Reddish-brown

15. Which one of the following sets of substances is formed when potassium hydrogencarbonate
is heated
A. Potassium carbonate and water
B. Potassium oxide and carbon dioxide
C. Potassium oxide, carbon dioxide and water
D. Potassium carbonate, carbon dioxide and water

16. Which one of the following pairs of carbonates is not affected by heat?
A. Sodium carbonate and calcium carbonate.
B. Potassium carbonate and sodium carbonate.
C. Ammonium carbonate and potassium carbonate.
D. Calcium carbonate and ammonium carbonate

17. In the preparation of dry Because Carbon dioxide does not mix with
carbon dioxide, the gas is air
collected by upward
displacement of air

18. Both graphite and diamond do Because They are allotropes of carbon
not conduct electricity

19. Which of the following is/are true about diamond and graphite?
1. They have the same atomic number
2. They are isotopes
 3. They are allotropes
4. They show similar physical properties

20. Which of the following properties make carbon dioxide useful in fire extinguishers
1. It is denser than air
2. It is lighter than air
3. It is non-flammable
4. It is an inert gas