Carbon and Its Compounds
Science · Grade 10 · Week 4 · 25 questions
Atoms are the tiny particles that make up everything in the universe. Understanding atomic structure, elements, and compounds is the foundation of chemistry.
What you'll practise
- Describe the structure of an atom
- Distinguish between elements and compounds
- Understand atomic number and mass number
- Explain how atoms combine to form molecules
All 25 questions in this Carbon and Its Compounds quiz
Grade 10 Science — Carbon and Its Compounds: 25 practice questions with instant scoring and explanations.
- The versatility of carbon is due to its:
- Which of the following bonds is present in carbon dioxide (CO₂)?
- Compounds in a homologous series differ by:
- The general formula for alkanes is:
- Ethanol (C₂H₅OH) contains the functional group:
- The molecular formula of acetic acid is:
- Which property is characteristic of organic compounds?
- Ethanoic acid is also known as:
- In the IUPAC nomenclature, the suffix '-ol' represents:
- Which of these is a saturated hydrocarbon?
- Soaps are formed by the reaction of fat/oil with:
- The hydrophobic end of a soap molecule contains:
- Detergents differ from soaps in that:
- Which of the following is an unsaturated hydrocarbon?
- The functional group -COOH is present in:
- Covalent bonding in organic compounds occurs because carbon:
- The process of saponification is:
- Which allotrope of carbon has the highest density?
- In ethene (C₂H₄), the type of bond between carbon atoms is:
- Structural isomers have the same:
- The sweetness of ethanol is due to:
- Which compound is a disinfectant and preservative?
- The general formula for alkynes is:
- A molecule that can form multiple isomers must have:
- Which of the following is the correct IUPAC name for CH₄?
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