Chemistry Notes for UPSC IAS Prelims (Part I)
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Matter In Our Surroundings
Is Matter Around Us Pure
Chemistry - Atoms & Molecules
Chemistry - Structure Of The Atom
Chemical Reactions and Equations
Chemistry - Acids, Bases, and Salts
Materials: Metals and Non-Metals I
Chemistry - Metals & Non-Metals II
Carbon & its Compounds
Periodic Classification Of Elements
Synthetic Fibres and Plastics
Chemistry - Coal And Petroleum
Chemistry - Combustion And Flame

Chemistry Part 1 Online Quiz

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Q 1 - Potassium bromide is used in …

Answer : D

Explanation

Formula of Potassium bromide is KBr.

Q 2 - Consider the following statements:

1. The number of proton or electron in an atom of the element is called atomic number.

2. The sum of number or protons and neutrons in an atom of the element is known as mass number.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

Answer : C

Explanation

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Q 3 - Which among the following is used as fuel?

Answer : B

Explanation

Propane is also used as refrigerant.

Q 4 - What is the chemical formula of Acetic acid?

Answer : A

Explanation

The source of Acetic acid is vinegar.

Q 5 - The age of Earth is estimated with the help of …

A - Carbon dating

B - Radiometric dating

C - Biological dating

D - Mineral dating

Answer : B

Explanation

It is same as Uranium dating.

Q 6 - Magnesium (mg) is an element of …

Answer : A

Explanation

Atomic number of Magnesium is 12.

Q 7 - Boron (B) is an element of …

Answer : B

Explanation

Atomic number of Boron is 5.

Q 8 - Which among the following is not a noble metal?

Answer : C

Explanation

Po, which is Polonium, is not a noble metal.

Q 9 - Which among the following is used in weather indicator?

Answer : B

Explanation

Helium is also used in balloon.

Q 10 - Consider the following statements:

1. Bismuth is found in independent state.

2. Bismuth is very less reactive.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

Answer : C

Explanation

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Q 11 - Normally ………………… metal is used in photo electric cell.

Answer : B

Explanation

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Q 12 - What is chemical name of Blue vitriol?

A - Calcium hypochlorite

B - Copper sulphate

C - Mercurous chloride

D - Potassium permanganate

Answer : B

Explanation

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Q 13 - Cobalt (Co) is an element of …

Answer : C

Explanation

Atomic number of Cobalt is 27.

Q 14 - Nobelium (No) is an element of …

Answer : D

Explanation

Atomic number of Nobelium is 102.

Q 15 - Consider the following statements:

1. An acid has sweet test

2. An acid contains replaceable hydroge.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

Answer : B

Explanation

An acid has sour test.

Q 16 - Brass is composition of Copper and …

Answer : B

Explanation

Brass is used in making utensils.

Q 17 - Which one of the following laws states “that under constant pressure, the volume of a fixed mass of gas varies directly with its absolute temperature.”