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651.

The maximum fixation of solar energy is done by

A. Bacteria
B. Protozoa
C. Fungi
D. Green plants
Answer» E.
652.

The maximum number of electrons that can be accommodated in a shell depends on the formula_x005F_x000D_

A. 1n2
B. n2
C. 3n2
D. 2n2
Answer» E.
653.

The mass of one molecule of oxygen is_x005F_x000D_

A. 2.3 x 10-23 g
B. 3.3 x 10-23 g
C. 4.3 x 10-23 g
D. 5.3 x 10-23 g
Answer» E.
654.

The mass of proton and mass of ________ is same.

A. Neutron
B. Electron
C. Isoprone
D. Alpha particle
Answer» B. Electron
655.

The major ingredient of sweetened soft drink is

A. Carbonated water
B. Hydrochloric acid
C. Phosphoric acid
D. Caffeine
Answer» B. Hydrochloric acid
656.

The mass of a mole of NaCl is the

A. 58.44 gm/mol
B. 57.25 gm/mol
C. 56.31 gm/mol
D. 59.14 gm/mol
Answer» B. 57.25 gm/mol
657.

The mass number of an isotope of an element is 298. If its nucleus has 196 neutrons, what is its atomic number?

A. 196
B. 102
C. 494
D. 298
Answer» C. 494
658.

The mass number of an isotope of an element is 298. If its nucleus has 189 neutrons, what is its atomic number?

A. 298
B. 189
C. 109
D. 487
Answer» D. 487
659.

The mass number of an isotope of an element is 298. If its nucleus has 188 neutrons, what is its atomic number?

A. 488
B. 110
C. 298
D. 188
Answer» C. 298
660.

The main use of salt in the diet is to_x005F_x000D_

A. produce in small amounts the hydrochloric acid required for the digestion of food
B. increase the solubility of food particles in water
C. make the taste of food better
D. ease the process of cooking
Answer» B. increase the solubility of food particles in water
661.

The main element used in the vulcanisation of rubber is

A. nickel
B. copper
C. sulphur
D. graphite
Answer» D. graphite
662.

The main cause of rancidity in foods is the ____ of fats and oils.

A. hydrolysis
B. clarification
C. reduction
D. oxidation
Answer» E.
663.

The main mineral constituents of the continental mass are ________ and alumina.

A. iron oxide
B. silica
C. water
D. oxygen
Answer» C. water
664.

The luster of a metal is due to presence of free electrons.

A. 1
B.
C.
D.
Answer» B.
665.

The least reactive elements of the periodic table are:_x005F_x000D_

A. Transition elements
B. Inner transition elements
C. Alkali metals
D. Noble gases
Answer» E.
666.

The law of constant proportions was enunciated by

A. Dalton
B. Berthelot
C. Avogadro
D. Proust
Answer» E.
667.

The Kinetic energy of gas molecules

A. is unaffected by temperature variations
B. decreases with increase of temperature
C. increases with decrease of temperature
D. increases with increase of temperature
Answer» E.
668.

The isotopes of chlorine with mass number 35 and 37 exist in the ratio of

A. 0.043055555555556
B. 0.085416666666667
C. 0.12569444444444
D. 0.12777777777778
Answer» D. 0.12777777777778
669.

The hazardous component in most antifreeze is

A. Ethane alcohol
B. Ethylene Glycol
C. Ehtylene
D. Ethene
Answer» C. Ehtylene
670.

The hardest natural substance is

A. Graphite
B. Diamond
C. Iron
D. Copper
Answer» C. Iron
671.

The hard Shell of an egg was dissolved in HCL. The egg was then placed in a concentration solution of NaCl. What will happens ______

A. The egg will shrink
B. The egg will swell
C. The egg will become harder
D. There will be hardly any visible change
Answer» B. The egg will swell
672.

The fundamental particles present in equal numbers in neutral atoms are

A. protons and electrons
B. neutrons and electrons
C. protons and neutrons
D. protons and positrons
Answer» B. neutrons and electrons
673.

The gas evolved when sodium carbonate reacts with hydrochloric acid is

A. Hydrogen
B. Chlorine
C. Hydrogen Chloride
D. Carbon dioxide
Answer» E.
674.

The function of nitrogen in air is

A. to make air a moderate supporter of combustion
B. to maintain the density of air constant
C. to prevent the hydrogen in air from exploding
D. to reduce the poisonous nature of ozone in air
Answer» B. to maintain the density of air constant
675.

The freezing point of water at 760mm pressure is

A. 0 K
B. 273 K
C. 273 C
D. -273 C
Answer» C. 273 C
676.

The formula of lithium nitride is:_x005F_x000D_

A. Li2N
B. LiN
C. Li3N2
D. Li3N
Answer» E.
677.

The formula C6H14 represents the hydrocarbon ___._x005F_x000D_

A. Hexene
B. Heptyne
C. Hexane
D. Hexyne
Answer» D. Hexyne
678.

The force that a neutron exerts on a proton inside an atom is:

A. Tidal force
B. Gravitational force
C. Electrostatic force
D. Nuclear force
Answer» E.
679.

The first indication that a stable nucleus can be broken down was afforded by

A. Rutherford
B. Madam Curie
C. Soddy
D. Schmidt
Answer» B. Madam Curie
680.

The first two steps in the lithification process are

A. Cementation and Proposal
B. Compaction and Ratification
C. Compaction and Cementation
D. Ratification and Cementation
Answer» D. Ratification and Cementation
681.

The first electron shell which is the nearest to the nucleus never holds more than 'n' electrons, where 'n' is equal to:_x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_

A. 8
B. 4
C. 6
D. 2
Answer» E.
682.

The enzyme in whosepresence glucose and fructose are converted into alcohol is

A. Diastase
B. Maltase
C. Invertase
D. Zymase
Answer» E.
683.

The entropy change involved in the isothermal reversible expansion of 2 moles of an ideal gas from a volume of 10 dm3 at 27°C is to a volume of 100 dm3_x005F_x000D_

A. 42.3 J/ mole / K
B. 38.3 J/ mole / K
C. 35.8 J/ mole / K
D. 32.3 J/ mole / K
Answer» C. 35.8 J/ mole / K
684.

The elements known as primary nutrients for plants

A. Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium
B. Nitrogen, Oxygen and Silicon
C. Potassium, Boron and Nitrogen
D. Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Iron
Answer» B. Nitrogen, Oxygen and Silicon
685.

The element with the highest electron affinity among halogens is

A. F
B. I
C. Cl
D. Br
Answer» D. Br
686.

The element that has the highest first ionization potential is.......

A. Oxygen
B. Carbon
C. Boron
D. Nitrogen
Answer» E.
687.

The element present in the fourth period and in the second group is ..........._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_

A. Calcium
B. Potassium
C. Scandium
D. Magnesium
Answer» B. Potassium
688.

The element present in all organic molecules is

A. Hydrogen
B. Oxygen
C. Carbon
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
689.

The element gold occurs in which period?

A. 11
B. 5
C. 6
D. 7
Answer» D. 7
690.

The electronic configuration of four elements is given below. Which one among the following will be more electro neeative?_x005F_x000D_

A. A1(2,8,3)
B. P(2,8,5)
C. C1(2,8,7)
D. S(2,8,6)
Answer» D. S(2,8,6)
691.

The depletion in Ozone layer is caused by ___________ .

A. Nitrous oxide
B. Carbon dioxide
C. Chlorofluorocarbons
D. Methane
Answer» D. Methane
692.

The current atomic model would be revised if

A. better microscopes are invented in the future
B. a new element is discovered in the future
C. better microscopes were being used to study its structure
D. new information about an atoms structure is discovered
Answer» E.
693.

The crop that has the highest photosynthetic activity -

A. Sugarcane
B. Wheat
C. Cotton
D. Rice
Answer» B. Wheat
694.

The credit for the discovery of transuranic element goes to

A. Hahn
B. Rutherford
C. Seaborg
D. Curie
Answer» D. Curie
695.

The credit for classifying the elements on the basis of their atomic masses goes to

A. John Dalton
B. John Alexander Reina Newlands
C. Dmitri Mendeleev
D. Johann Wolfgang Dobereiner
Answer» D. Johann Wolfgang Dobereiner
696.

The conversion of hard water into soft water by boiling or adding calcium hydroxide is called _______.

A. Baker's process
B. Temp's process
C. Clarke's process
D. Lake's process
Answer» D. Lake's process
697.

The compound used in prickly-­heat powder to prevent excessive sweating is

A. Boric acid
B. Phosphoric acid
C. Carbonic acid
D. Sulphonic acid
Answer» B. Phosphoric acid
698.

The compound MgCl2 is named

A. Magnesium Chloride
B. Magnesium Chlorine
C. Magnesium Dichloride
D. Dimagnesium Chloride
Answer» B. Magnesium Chlorine
699.

The complexity and variety of organic molecules is due to

A. their interaction with water
B. their tremendously large sizes
C. the chemical versatility of carbon atoms
D. the variety of rare elements in organic molecules
Answer» D. the variety of rare elements in organic molecules
700.

The commonly used coolant in refrigerators is

A. Ammonia
B. Nitrogen
C. Freon
D. Oxygen
Answer» D. Oxygen