International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO)

Description: The International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) is a yearly competition for secondary school students, held annually in a different country. The first IChO was held in Prague, Czechoslovakia, in 1968. The competition is open to students from all countries that are members of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC).
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What is the name of the first country to host the International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO)?

  1. Czechoslovakia

  2. Poland

  3. Hungary

  4. Romania


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first IChO was held in Prague, Czechoslovakia, in 1968.

Which country has hosted the IChO the most times?

  1. Germany

  2. Russia

  3. Poland

  4. Japan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Germany has hosted the IChO six times, more than any other country.

How many students participate in the IChO each year?

  1. 200-300

  2. 400-500

  3. 600-700

  4. 800-900


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Around 400-500 students participate in the IChO each year.

What is the format of the IChO competition?

  1. A written exam and a practical exam

  2. A written exam only

  3. A practical exam only

  4. A series of oral exams


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The IChO competition consists of a written exam and a practical exam.

What are the topics covered in the IChO competition?

  1. General chemistry, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, and physical chemistry

  2. General chemistry only

  3. Inorganic chemistry only

  4. Organic chemistry only


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The IChO competition covers the following topics: general chemistry, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, and physical chemistry.

What is the prize for winning the IChO?

  1. A gold medal

  2. A silver medal

  3. A bronze medal

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The prizes for winning the IChO are gold medals, silver medals, and bronze medals.

Which country has won the most gold medals in the IChO?

  1. China

  2. Russia

  3. United States

  4. Germany


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

China has won the most gold medals in the IChO, with a total of 29 gold medals.

Which country has won the most medals overall in the IChO?

  1. China

  2. Russia

  3. United States

  4. Germany


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

China has won the most medals overall in the IChO, with a total of 110 medals.

What is the youngest age at which a student has won a gold medal in the IChO?

  1. 14 years old

  2. 15 years old

  3. 16 years old

  4. 17 years old


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The youngest age at which a student has won a gold medal in the IChO is 14 years old.

What is the oldest age at which a student has won a gold medal in the IChO?

  1. 18 years old

  2. 19 years old

  3. 20 years old

  4. 21 years old


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The oldest age at which a student has won a gold medal in the IChO is 21 years old.

How many times has the IChO been held in Asia?

  1. 5 times

  2. 6 times

  3. 7 times

  4. 8 times


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The IChO has been held in Asia 8 times.

How many times has the IChO been held in Europe?

  1. 10 times

  2. 11 times

  3. 12 times

  4. 13 times


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The IChO has been held in Europe 13 times.

How many times has the IChO been held in North America?

  1. 2 times

  2. 3 times

  3. 4 times

  4. 5 times


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The IChO has been held in North America 3 times.

How many times has the IChO been held in South America?

  1. 1 time

  2. 2 times

  3. 3 times

  4. 4 times


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The IChO has been held in South America 1 time.

How many times has the IChO been held in Africa?

  1. 0 times

  2. 1 time

  3. 2 times

  4. 3 times


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The IChO has never been held in Africa.

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