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1701.

Out of the allotropes of which element one is an insulator second one is a poor conductor and third one is a super conductor of electricity ?

A. C
B. P
C. As
D. Sb
Answer» B. P
1702.

In any atom, the number of electrons in the last orbit (valence orbit) is limited to

A. 12
B. 10
C. 8
D. 4
Answer» D. 4
1703.

Formation of which compound makes lime water milky when carbon dioxide is passed through it?

A. Calcium bicarbonate
B. Calcium oxide
C. calcium sulphate
D. Calcium carbonate
Answer» C. calcium sulphate
1704.

Among the following, the energy of 2s orbital is lowest in:

A. K
B. H
C. Li
D. Na
Answer» B. H
1705.

In CO2, C and O2 are present in the ratio ______ by mass

A. 1 : 8
B. 8 : 1
C. 8 : 3
D. 3 : 8
Answer» E.
1706.

Liquid water is denser than ice due to

A. higher surface tension
B. hydrogen bonding
C. van der Waals forces
D. covalent bonding
Answer» C. van der Waals forces
1707.

Daniel cell consists of

A. Zn and Cu as electrodes
B. Zn and Fe as electrodes
C. An and Si as electrodes
D. An and Ag as electrodes
Answer» B. Zn and Fe as electrodes
1708.

Drug which reduce fever is known as

A. Barbiturates
B. Antiseptic
C. Antipyretic
D. Antibiotic
Answer» D. Antibiotic
1709.

In which of the following compounds, the oxidation number of oxygen is +2?

A. OF2
B. Na2O
C. NaO2
D. NaO3
Answer» B. Na2O
1710.

Aqua Regia is a mixture of

A. Three parts of concentrated nitric acid and two parts of concentrated hydrochloric acid
B. Three parts of concentrated hydrochloric acid and one part of concentrated nitric acid
C. Three parts of dilute hydrochloric acid and one part of dilute nitric acid
D. Three parts of dilute nitric acid and one part of dilute hydrochloric acid
Answer» C. Three parts of dilute hydrochloric acid and one part of dilute nitric acid
1711.

How many atoms does a molecule of oxygen contain?

A. 3
B. 4
C. 2
D. 5
Answer» D. 5
1712.

Pyrrhotite is an ore/mineral of

A. Lead
B. Nickel
C. Gold
D. Tin
Answer» C. Gold
1713.

Bleaching action of Chlorine is due to which reaction?

A. Oxidation
B. Hydrolysis
C. Redox
D. Decomposition
Answer» B. Hydrolysis
1714.

An ionic bond is formed by ______.

A. Attraction of oppositely charged ions
B. The combining atoms lose electrons
C. Two metallic elements react
D. Sharing of electrons takes place
Answer» B. The combining atoms lose electrons
1715.

In _____, the connective electrons of the elements increase when going from one side to the other.

A. Class
B. Line
C. Period
D. Group
Answer» E.
1716.

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.Ethanol is denatured to ______.

A. Make it unsuitable for drinking
B. Make it suitable as an antiseptic
C. Make it suitable for drinking
D. Increase its stability
Answer» B. Make it suitable as an antiseptic
1717.

Match the correct pair/pairs:PollutantIndustryI. Tertiary ammonium saltSoap IndustryII. Bleaching liquorPaper and Pulp IndustryIII. Cellulose fibresPharmaceuticals Industry

A. Only I
B. Only II
C. Only III
D. Both I and II
Answer» E.
1718.

In the modern periodic table while going from top to bottom in a group ______.

A. the size of an atom increases
B. the size of an atom decreases
C. ionisation energy of an atom increases
D. size and ionisation energy of an atom increases
Answer» B. the size of an atom decreases
1719.

If the total energy of the reactants is more than the products of the reaction, heat is released and the reaction is said to be a/an ____ reaction.

A. exothermic
B. potential
C. endothermic
D. work
Answer» D. work
1720.

Brass gets discoloured because of the presence of which of the following gases in air?

A. Oxygen
B. Hydrogen sulphide
C. Carbon dioxide
D. Nitrogen
Answer» C. Carbon dioxide
1721.

At nearly 70°C, sodium bicarbonate shows the property of gradually decomposing, which makes it usable in bakery products. The product of decomposition responsible for this use of sodium bicarbonate is

A. Carbon dioxide
B. Hydrogen
C. Water vapour
D. Oxygen
Answer» B. Hydrogen
1722.

Bakelite is what type of polymer?

A. Thermosetting polymer
B. Thermoplastic polymer
C. Fibre
D. Elastomer
Answer» B. Thermoplastic polymer
1723.

Match List-I and List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:List-I (Element) List-II (Property/Use)A.Mg1. Gives red colour to a flame.B.Ca2. Sulphate compound used in medicine to examine the alimentary canal of a patient.C.Sr3. Traps the energy of sunlight photosynthesis.D.Ba4. Control of muscle contraction.

A. A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3
B. A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
C. A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
D. A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
Answer» D. A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
1724.

_______ is the tissue consisting mainly of fat cells.

A. Cardiac tissue
B. Reticular tissue
C. Epithelial tissue
D. Adipose tissue
Answer» E.
1725.

________ kills the germs present in the water.

A. Evaporation
B. Rehydration
C. Boiling
D. Desiccation
Answer» D. Desiccation
1726.

A positive catalyst is a substance that ______ the rate of chemical reactions.

A. first increases, but decreases later
B. increases
C. decreases
D. keeps remain unchanged
Answer» C. decreases
1727.

Out of all known elements, the minimum number is of _________ in the periodic table.

A. Metals
B. Non-metals
C. Metalloids
D. No option is correct.
Answer» D. No option is correct.
1728.

______ is the metal used for making filaments of electric bulbs.

A. Iron
B. Tungsten
C. Silver
D. Nickel
Answer» C. Silver
1729.

________ is the best conductor of heat

A. Lead
B. Mercury
C. Silver
D. Stainless steel
Answer» D. Stainless steel
1730.

Micelles in the aqueous solution above critical micelle concentration are formed by _____.

A. (NH2)2 CO
B. C17H35COONa
C. HOCH2 – CH2OH
D. C12H22O11
Answer» C. HOCH2 – CH2OH
1731.

Food cans are coated with tin and NOT zinc because ________.

A. Zinc is less reactive than tin
B. Zinc has higher melting point than tin
C. Zinc is costlier than tin
D. Zinc is more reactive than tin
Answer» E.
1732.

If p is the momentum of the fastest electron ejected from a metal surface after the irradiation of light having wavelength λ, then for 1.5 p momentum of the photoelectron, the wavelength of the light should be:(Assume kinetic energy of ejected photoelectron to be very high in comparison to work function):

A. \(\frac{3}{4}\lambda \)
B. \(\frac{1}{2}\lambda \)
C. \(\frac{2}{3}\lambda \)
D. \(\frac{4}{9}\lambda \)
Answer» E.
1733.

Ionic compounds _________.I. have high boiling pointII. have high melting pointIII. conduct electricity in solution

A. Only I and II
B. Only I and III
C. Only II and III
D. All I, II and III
Answer» E.
1734.

If the egg shell is treated with solution A and the gas that is evolved turns limewater milky. The solution A is:

A. HCl
B. H2S
C. KCl
D. HNO3
Answer» B. H2S
1735.

If h is the Hydrogen ion concentration in gm/l, the pH value is given as:

A. log h
B. −log h
C. log (1 + h)
D. \(\log \frac{1}{\left( 1+h \right)}\)
Answer» C. log (1 + h)
1736.

Modern periodic table has:

A. 18 groups and 7 periods
B. 8 periods 7 groups
C. 7 periods 8 groups
D. 7 groups and 18 periods
Answer» B. 8 periods 7 groups
1737.

Mark incorrect statement

A. CNG can be transported easily through pipelines
B. CNG burns easily
C. CNG is cleaner fuel
D. CNG gives very less heat energy.
Answer» E.
1738.

People prefer to wear cotton clothes in the summer season. This is due to the fact that cotton clothes are

A. good absorbers of water
B. good conveyors of heat
C. good radiators of heat
D. good absorbers of heat
Answer» B. good conveyors of heat
1739.

Choose the INCORRECT statement about the characteristics of a chemical change.

A. Properties of the products are different from that of reactants.
B. New substances are formed.
C. Produces heat during the reaction.
D. Results in the energy change in most of the reactions
Answer» D. Results in the energy change in most of the reactions
1740.

Consider the following statements:1. Radon is the heaviest gas.2. Astatine is a rarer element on Earth.3. Graphite is an allotrope of carbon.Which among the above statement(s) is/are correct?

A. 1 and 2
B. 1 and 3
C. Only 3
D. All of the above
Answer» E.
1741.

20 mL of 0.1 MH2SO4 solution is added to 30 mL of 0.2 M NH4OH solution. The pH of the resultant mixture is: [pKb of NH4OH = 4.7].

A. 9.4
B. 5.0
C. 9.0
D. 5.2
Answer» B. 5.0
1742.

For \(Z = \frac {PV}{nRT},\) Z is known as:

A. Probability factor
B. Collision factor
C. Compressibility factor
D. Boyle point
Answer» D. Boyle point
1743.

Beryllium is very similar to ________.

A. Aluminium
B. Zinc
C. Radon
D. Lithium
Answer» B. Zinc
1744.

Given:Co3+ + e- → CO2+; E° = +1.81 VPb4+ + 2e- → Pb2+; E° = +1.67 VCe4+ + e- → Ce3+; E° = +1.61 VBi3+ + 3e- → Bi; E° = +0.20 VOxidizing power of the species will increase in the order:

A. Ce4+ < Pb4+ < Bi3+ < Co3+
B. Bi3+ < Ce4+ < Pb4+ < Co3+
C. Co3+ < Ce4+ < Bi3+< Pb4+
D. Co3+< Pb4+ < Ce4+ < Bi3+
Answer» C. Co3+ < Ce4+ < Bi3+< Pb4+
1745.

________ is the most metallic element in the fifth period

A. Rubidium
B. Calcium
C. Gold
D. Platinum
Answer» B. Calcium
1746.

______ metal is neither malleable nor ductile.

A. Platinum
B. Aluminum
C. Zinc
D. copper
Answer» D. copper
1747.

A chemical reaction is called ______ reaction when heat is given out.

A. exothermic
B. combination
C. endothermic
D. decomposition
Answer» B. combination
1748.

In which year Dalton's atomic theory was proposed by John Dalton?

A. 1806
B. 1808
C. 1812
D. 1816
Answer» C. 1812
1749.

Brass gets discolored in air due to the presence of

A. oxygen
B. hydrogen sulphide
C. carbon dioxide
D. nitrogen
Answer» C. carbon dioxide
1750.

Blue litmus paper turns __________ on contact with an acidic solution.

A. yellow
B. brown
C. green
D. red
Answer» E.