Medico Slides Mcqs Biochemisrty

Unit 01: Concepts of Chemistry

1. What is the smallest unit of matter that retains the properties of an element?

a. Atom c. Compound

b. Molecule d. Proton

2. Which of the following is an example of a compound?

a. Oxygen gas (O2) c. Water (H2O)

b. Hydrogen gas (H2) d. Nitrogen gas (N2)

3. In a chemical reaction, what does the reactant represent?

a. The end result of the reaction c. The starting materials that undergo the reaction

b. The substance that is formed d. The catalyst for the reaction

4. What type of bonding involves the sharing of electrons between atoms?

a. Ionic bonding c. Hydrogen bonding

b. Covalent bonding d. Metallic bonding

5. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of acids?

a. They taste sour c. They release hydroxide ions (OH-) in water

b. They turn blue litmus paper red d. They can be corrosive

6. In a redox reaction, which species is oxidized?

a. The one that gains electrons c. Neither of the reactants

b. The one that loses electrons d. Both reactants simultaneously

7. When handling chemicals and equipment in a lab, what is the most important safety rule to follow?

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 a. Wear gloves at all times c. Keep the lab door open for ventilation

b. Follow the teacher's instructions d. Always taste the chemicals to identify them

8. What is the professional standard for disposing of chemicals in a lab setting?

a. Pour them down the sink with plenty of water c. Follow the disposal instructions provided by the lab or
teacher
b. Dispose of them in the regular trash bin
d. Leave them on the lab bench for others to use

9. Which of the following is an example of a mixture?

a. Salt (NaCl) c. Air

b. Sugar (C12H22O11) d. Water (H2O)

10. How many protons are there in the nucleus of a carbon atom (C)?

a. 2 c. 12

b. 6 d. 14

11. Which of the following is an example of a chemical reaction?

a. Cutting a piece of paper c. Burning wood

b. Melting ice into water d. Boiling water

12. What is the chemical formula for sulfuric acid?

a. H2O c. H2SO4

b. HCl d. NaOH

13. What is the pH of a neutral solution?

a. 0 c. 14

b. 7 d. -1

14. Which element is the most abundant in Earth's crust?

a. Oxygen (O) c. Silicon (Si)

b. Carbon (C) d. Iron (Fe)

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15. What is the chemical symbol for gold?

a. Go c. Ag

b. Au d. Gd

16. What is the process of converting a liquid into vapor at its boiling point?

a. Evaporation c. Condensation

b. Sublimation d. Freezing

17. What is the chemical formula for glucose?

a. CO2 c. H2O

b. C6H12O6 d. NH3

18. Which of the following is a noble gas?

a. Helium (He) c. Nitrogen (N)

b. Oxygen (O) d. Chlorine (Cl)

19. What is the molecular formula of methane?

a. CH4 c. CO2

b. C2H4 d. NH3

20. In a redox reaction, what is the process of gaining electrons called?

a. Oxidation c. Combustion

b. Reduction d. Sublimation

Answers:

1.a 2.c 3.c 4.b 5.c 6.b 7.b 8.c 9.c 10.b 11.c 12.c 13.b 14.a 15.b 16.a 17.b 18.a 19.a 20.b