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- 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 - ………… converts red litmus paper into blue.
Answer : A
Explanation
The red litmus paper turns blue under basic as well as alkaline condition.
Q 2 - Which among the following is used in green glass?
Answer : A
Explanation
The chemical formula of ferrous oxide is FeO.
Q 3 - The process, used for the extraction of silver traces from lead ore galena, is known as …
Answer : A
Explanation
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Q 4 - If someone reduces the volume of gas at a constant temperature, what will be the impact on pressure?
Answer : A
Explanation
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Q 5 - Which among the following is the main component of the natural gas?
Answer : B
Explanation
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Q 6 - Consider the following statements:
1. Painkillers are known as analgesics.
2. Oftoxaim is an example of analgesic drug.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : A
Explanation
Otoxaim destroys microorganism. Examples of Analgesics are aspirin, paracetamol, and morphine.
Answer : A
Explanation
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Q 8 - Consider the following statements:
1. Potash fertilizers give structural length to the plants.
2. Potassium nitrate is one of the most important potash fertilizers.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Explanation
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Q 9 - Which among the following minerals is used in the Talcom powder?
Answer : A
Explanation
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Q 10 - Which among the following is popular as quicksilver?
Answer : B
Explanation
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Q 11 - Which among the following is used in fire extinguisher?
Answer : C
Explanation
Aluminum sulphate is also used in paper industry.
Q 12 - Which among the following is used in a rocket engine?
Answer : C
Explanation
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Q 13 - Which among the following is used in cancer treatment?
Answer : A
Explanation
Cobalt-60 releases beta radioactive isotope.
Q 14 - Who among the following discovered that “the elements are arranged in increasing order of atomic weight; every eighth element has properties similar to the first?”
Answer : A
Explanation
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Q 15 - Which among the following is used in match industry?
Answer : D
Explanation
Phosphorous is also used as refrigerant.
Q 16 - Consider the following statements:
1. The Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) is the mixture of butane and isobutene (and also small amount of propane).
2. Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) largely contains methane (about 95%).
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Explanation
Other constituents of CNG are ethane, propane, and butane.
Answer : C
Explanation
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Q 18 - Consider the following statements:
1. The gold sinks in mercury.
2. The density of gold is lesser than the density of mercury.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : A
Explanation
The density of gold is higher than the density of mercury.
Answer : B
Explanation
Formula of monopotassium tartrate is KC4H5O6.
Q 20 - Consider the following statements:
1. The polymers which have very high intermolecular forces are known as Fibers.
2. The synthetic fiber which is extracted from cellulose is known as Rayon.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Answer : C
Explanation
Example of fiber is Nylon-6.
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