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1751.

Calcium hydroxide, reacts with carbon dioxide to produce-

A. Both salt and water
B. Salt
C. Metal
D. Water
Answer» B. Salt
1752.

A Liquid metal at room temperature reacts with ozone to form - Identify

A. Br2O
B. Hg2O
C. Rb2O
D. HgO
Answer» C. Rb2O
1753.

Chlorine is

A. Oxidizing agent
B. Bleaching agent
C. Disinfectant
D. All the above
Answer» E.
1754.

Λm° for NaCl, HCl and NaA are 126.4, 425.9 and 100.5 S cm2 mol-1, respectively. If the conductivity of 0.001 M HA is 5 × 10-5 S cm-1, degree of dissociation of HA is

A. 0.025
B. 0.50
C. 0.75
D. 0.125
Answer» E.
1755.

25°C is equivalent to how many degrees on the Fahrenheit scale?

A. 80
B. 75
C. 87
D. 77
Answer» E.
1756.

An element with an atomic number of ______ will form a basic oxide.

A. 7
B. 20
C. 17
D. 6
Answer» C. 17
1757.

_______ are atoms/molecules/ions containing the same number of electrons.A. IsotonesB. IsotopesC. IsoelectronicD. Valence Isoelectronic

A. C
B. A
C. D
D. B
Answer» B. A
1758.

As per Hume-Rothery rules of solid solubility, the difference between atomic sizes of solute and solvent should be less than :

A. 20 %
B. 25 %
C. 15 %
D. 28 %
Answer» D. 28 %
1759.

Conversion of excess amino acid into urea takes place in ________.

A. Skin
B. Intestine
C. Kidney
D. Liver
E. Pancreas
Answer» E. Pancreas
1760.

______ are comparatively poor conductors of heat.

A. Cu and Al
B. Cu and Fe
C. Au and Ag
D. Pb and Hg
Answer» E.
1761.

__________ gas is used for gas welding.

A. Ethane
B. Methane
C. Helium
D. Acetylene
Answer» E.
1762.

Combustible substance obtained from decaying organic matter is ______.

A. Hydrogen
B. Petroleum
C. Both A and B
D. Carbon
Answer» C. Both A and B
1763.

An organic compound exhibits the [M]+, [M+2]+ and [M+4]+ peaks in the intensity ratio 1: 2: 1 in the mass spectrum, and shows a singlet at δ 7.49 in the 1H NMR spectrum in CDCl3 . The compound is:

A. 1,4-dichlorobenzene
B. 1,4-dibromobenzene
C. 1,2-dibromobenzene
D. 1,2-dichlorobenzene
Answer» C. 1,2-dibromobenzene
1764.

__________ turns the blue litmus paper into red.

A. Acid
B. Neutral Acid
C. Alkali
D. Salts
Answer» B. Neutral Acid
1765.

Lucas reagent is

A. Anhydrous CuCl2 / HCl
B. Anhydrous ZnCl2 / HCl
C. Anhydrous CuCl2 / H2SO4
D. Anhydrous ZnCl2 / H2SO4
Answer» C. Anhydrous CuCl2 / H2SO4
1766.

Identify the use of the isotope of uranium.

A. Treatment of cancer
B. Fuel in airplanes
C. Treatment of goiter
D. Fuel in nuclear reactors
Answer» E.
1767.

According to ________, the properties of elements are a periodic function of their atomic masses.

A. Newton’s Law
B. Mendeleev’s Periodic Law
C. Dobereiner’s Law of Triads
D. Newlands Law of Octaves
Answer» C. Dobereiner’s Law of Triads
1768.

If Ksp of Ag2CO3 is 8 × 10-12, the molar solubility of Ag2CO3 in 0.1M AgNO3 is

A. 8 × 10-12 M
B. 8 × 10-13 M
C. 8 × 10-10 M
D. 8 × 10-11 M
Answer» D. 8 × 10-11 M
1769.

A Metal that burns with a bright white light on heating to its ignition temperature is

A. Sodium
B. Potassium
C. Calcium
D. Magnesium
Answer» E.
1770.

Adding which substance gives green colour to glass?

A. Calcium oxide
B. Iron oxide
C. Chromium oxide
D. Manganese oxide
Answer» D. Manganese oxide
1771.

A sample of oxygen contains two isotopes of oxygen with masses 16 u and 18 u respectively. The proportion of these isotopes in the sample is 3 : 1. What will be the average atomic mass of oxygen in this sample?

A. 17.5 u
B. 17 u
C. 16 u
D. 16.5 u
Answer» E.
1772.

From the list of metals furnished here under, the number of metals which can react with both acids and bases isa) Aluminiumb) Zincc) Berylliumd) Irone) Calcium

A. 2
B. 1
C. 3
D. 4
Answer» D. 4
1773.

An atom of carbon has 6 protons. Its mass number is 12. How many neutrons are present in an atom of carbon?

A. 12
B. 6
C. 10
D. 14
Answer» C. 10
1774.

Freshly formed silver chloride precipitate can be converted into a colloidal solution by the addition of a suitable electrolyte. This is called

A. Peptization
B. Evaporation
C. Electrical dispersion
D. Condensation
Answer» D. Condensation
1775.

\(\begin{array}{*{20}{c}} {A\mathop \to \limits^{4\;KOH.{O_2}} 2B + 2{H_2}O}\\ {\left( {Green} \right)}\\ {3{\rm{B}}\mathop \to \limits^{{\rm{\;}}4{\rm{\;HCl\;}}} 2{\rm{C}} + {\rm{Mn}}{{\rm{O}}_2} + 2{{\rm{H}}_2}{\rm{O}}}\\ {\left( {Purple} \right)}\\ {2{\rm{C}}\mathop \to \limits^{{{\rm{H}}_2}{\rm{O}},{\rm{\;KI\;}}} 2{\rm{A}} + 2{\rm{KOH}} + {\rm{D}}} \end{array}\)In the above sequence of reactions, A and D respectively, are

A. KI and KMnO4
B. MnO2 and KIO3
C. KI and K2 MnO4
D. KIO3 and MnO2
Answer» C. KI and K2 MnO4
1776.

Glaciers are formed by_______

A. Melting snow
B. Accumulation of snow
C. Heavy hail fall
D. High rainfall
Answer» C. Heavy hail fall
1777.

In the reaction 2 Na + Cl2 → 2NaCl. The number of electrons release by 46 g of Na is-

A. 1.024 × 1024
B. 6.023 × 1023
C. 1.204 × 1024
D. 3.01 × 1023
Answer» D. 3.01 × 1023
1778.

Noradrenaline is a/an:

A. Antacid
B. Neurotransmitter
C. Antidepressant
D. Antihistamine
Answer» C. Antidepressant
1779.

Husk from wheat grains is separated from heavier seeds of grain by the process of-

A. Winnowing
B. Congulation
C. Sublimation
D. Filtration
Answer» B. Congulation
1780.

Freezing point of a 4% aqueous solution of X is equal to freezing point of 12% aqueous solution Y. If molecular weight of X is A, then molecular weight of Y is

A. 4A
B. 2A
C. 3A
D. A
Answer» D. A
1781.

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists:List - I(Name)List - II(Formula)A. Bleaching powder1. NaHCO3B. Baking soda2. Na2CO3. 10H2OC. Washing soda3. Ca(OH)2D. Slaked lime4. CaOCl2Code:

A. A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3
B. A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3
C. A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4
D. A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4
Answer» B. A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3
1782.

Identify the Incorrect statement among the following regarding Brownian movement.

A. It is observed up to particle size of 0.5 microns
B. Depends upon temperature
C. It is the kinetic property of sol
D. It is independent of wave length of light used
Answer» E.
1783.

Aqua regia is also known as royal water or king's water which can dissolve noble metals gold and platinum is a mixture of:(a) Hydrochloric acid (b) Hydrobromic acid (c) Nitric acid (d) Sulphuric acid

A. (a) and (b)
B. (b) and (c)
C. (a) and (c)
D. (a) and (d)
Answer» D. (a) and (d)
1784.

Choose which one is NOT true for base?

A. Tums red litmus blue
B. Bitter in taste
C. Reacts with metals and bicarbonates to produce H,0, CO, and salt.
D. Furnishes OH’ in aqueous medium/molten state
Answer» D. Furnishes OH’ in aqueous medium/molten state
1785.

An ideal gas is allowed to expand from 1 L to 10 L against a constant external pressure of 1 bar. The work done in kJ is:

A. -9.0
B. +10.0
C. -0.9
D. -2.0
Answer» D. -2.0
1786.

Main constituent of Natural gas is _______?

A. Butane
B. Methane
C. Ethane
D. Propane
Answer» C. Ethane
1787.

A traditional 'battery' contains which of the following chemicals?

A. Ethylene glycol
B. Sulfuric acid
C. Sodium bicarbonate
D. Ethanol
Answer» C. Sodium bicarbonate
1788.

_______ is obtained by evaporation of seawater.

A. Sugar
B. Iron
C. Salt
D. Steel
Answer» D. Steel
1789.

Atomic Number is denoted by which alphabet?

A. A
B. N
C. Z
D. E
Answer» D. E
1790.

Peptization is a:

A. Process of bringing colloidal molecule into solution
B. Process of converting precipitate into colloidal solution
C. Process of converting a colloidal solution into precipitate
D. Process of converting soluble particles to form colloidal solution.
Answer» C. Process of converting a colloidal solution into precipitate
1791.

How is carbon black obtained?

A. By heating wood at high temperature in absence of air.
B. By heating coal at high temperature in absence of air
C. By burning hydrocarbons in a limited supply of air
D. By heating coal at high temperature in presence of air
Answer» D. By heating coal at high temperature in presence of air
1792.

In a water molecule, the ratio of the mass of Hydrogen to the mass of Oxygen is always ________.

A. 7:1
B. 8:1
C. 1:7
D. 1:8
Answer» E.
1793.

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:List I(Element)List II(Use)A. Li1. Timekeeper in atomic clocksB. Na 2. BatteriesC. K3. Transfer of nerve impulsesD. Cs4. Control of the water content in the blood

A. A - 2, B - 3, C - 4, D - 1
B. A - 1, B - 2, C - 3, D - 4
C. A - 2, B - 4, C - 3, D - 1
D. A - 1, B - 3, C - 2, D - 4
Answer» D. A - 1, B - 3, C - 2, D - 4
1794.

In a group, the number of connective electrons is ______.

A. Increases
B. Stays the same
C. Decreases
D. Cannot be determined
Answer» C. Decreases
1795.

If the pH value of a salt is 14, then it is a salt of _______

A. strong acid and strong base
B. weak acid and weak base
C. weak acid and strong base
D. strong acid and weak base
Answer» D. strong acid and weak base
1796.

_______ is the primary acid present in ripe bananas.

A. Hydrochloric Acid
B. Malic Acid
C. Formic Acid
D. Sulphuric Acid
Answer» C. Formic Acid
1797.

Cinnabar is an ore of?

A. Iron
B. Lead
C. Silver
D. Copper
E. Mercury
Answer» F.
1798.

Adsorption of a gas follows Freundlich adsorption isotherm. In the given plot, x is the mass of the gas adsorbed on mass m of the adsorbent at pressure p. \(\frac{x}{m}\) is proportional to

A. \({\rm{\;}}{{\rm{P}}^{\frac{1}{4}}}\)
B. P2
C. P
D. \({{\rm{P}}^{\frac{1}{2}}}\)
Answer» E.
1799.

An iron nail is dipped into a solution of copper sulphate for 1 hour. Find out the correct statement regarding this experiment.

A. All of these
B. The colour of the solution changes from blue to green colour only.
C. The green colour is due to the formation of ferrous sulphate only.
D. A reddish brown layer of copper deposited in the nail only
Answer» B. The colour of the solution changes from blue to green colour only.
1800.

Chemical name of baking soda is

A. calcium phosphate
B. sodium chloride
C. baker’s yeast
D. sodium bicarbonate
Answer» E.