Explore topic-wise MCQs in Chemistry.

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101.

The main source of Naphthaleneis

A. Charcoal
B. Camphor
C. Coal-tar
D. Diesel
Answer» D. Diesel
102.

In a nuclear reactor the material use for absorbing neutrons is

A. zinc
B. radium
C. lead
D. cadmium
Answer» E.
103.

The resources which can be used continuously, year-after -year are called

A. Biotic
B. Abiotic
C. Non-renewable
D. Renewable
Answer» E.
104.

Bhopal gas tragedy 1984 is related to

A. Aluminium Phosphide
B. Methyl bromide
C. Methyl isocyanate
D. Carbon dioxide
Answer» D. Carbon dioxide
105.

Which of the following is a super-cooled liquid?

A. Ice-cream
B. Ammonia
C. Glass
D. Wood
Answer» D. Wood
106.

The energy of the sun is mainly due to

A. nuclear fission
B. radioactivity
C. heat
D. nuclear fusion
Answer» E.
107.

Which of the following has the highest penetrating power?

A. -ray
B. -ray
C. -ray
D. -ray
Answer» D. -ray
108.

For a spontaneous process

A. G is +ve
B. G is ve
C. G is equal to zero
D. H is ve
Answer» C. G is equal to zero
109.

The percentage of carbon in cost iron is :

A. 0.01 to 0.25
B. 0.5 to 1.5
C. 6 to 8
D. 3 to 5
Answer» E.
110.

Vinegar is a commercial name of

A. Oxalic acid
B. Hydrochloric acid
C. Acetic acid
D. Citric acid
Answer» D. Citric acid
111.

The fuel that is used in modern submarines is

A. Nuclear fuel
B. Petrol
C. Coal
D. Diesel
Answer» B. Petrol
112.

Name the particle that is most essential to continue the chain reaction during the fission of uranium

A. Electron
B. Proton
C. Neutron
D. Positron
Answer» D. Positron
113.

Heavy water is so called because it contains

A. Heavy isotope of hydrogen
B. Heavy isotope of oxygen
C. Mole number of hydrogen atoms
D. Mole number of oxygen atoms
Answer» B. Heavy isotope of oxygen
114.

When Arsenic atoms are added to Germanium lattice, it becomes a/an

A. Insulator
B. Superconductor
C. Intrinsic semiconductor
D. Extrinsic semiconductor
Answer» E.
115.

Which of the following metals can deposit copper from copper sulphate solution ?

A. Platinum
B. Mercury
C. Iron
D. Gold
Answer» D. Gold
116.

Neutrons are slowed down in a nuclear reactor by

A. Fissionable material
B. Moderator
C. Control rods
D. Cooling system
Answer» C. Control rods
117.

Which one of the following does notform oxyacid ?

A. Sulphur
B. Chlorine
C. Nitrogen
D. Fluorine
Answer» E.
118.

Spontaneous change is one in there is:

A. A lowering of entropy
B. A lowering of free energy
C. Increase in free energy
D. An increase in Internal energy
Answer» C. Increase in free energy
119.

Humburger effect is otherwise known as

A. Sodium pump
B. Anaerobic metabolism
C. Choloride shift
D. Respiratory product
Answer» D. Respiratory product
120.

The chemical name of laughing gas is

A. Nitric oxide
B. Nitrogen dioxide
C. Nitrogen pentoxide
D. Nitrous oxide
Answer» E.
121.

Chemically Quick Silver is known as

A. Mercury
B. Silver
C. Gold
D. Copper
Answer» B. Silver
122.

Which of the following gases is mixed with oxygen for breathing by divers in aqualungs?

A. Methane
B. Nitrogen
C. Helium
D. Hydrogen
Answer» C. Helium
123.

The metal, used to galvanise iron to protect it from rusting is

A. Zinc
B. Chromium
C. Lead
D. Antimony
Answer» B. Chromium
124.

The presence of Cobalt in Vitamin B

A. Hydrolysis test
B. Spectroscopy
C. Borax-Bead test
D. Sodium Nitroprusside test
Answer» C. Borax-Bead test
125.

The effect or response produced by two or more chemicals are less than the sum of the effects or response that the chemical would produce individually is known as

A. Antagonism
B. Independent
C. Additive
D. Synergism
Answer» B. Independent
126.

The chemical(s) most commonly used for cloud seeding or artificial rainmaking is/are

A. Silver Iodide
B. Sodium Chloride
C. Dry ice or frozen carbon dioxide
D. All the above
Answer» B. Sodium Chloride
127.

Two elements which are used to absorb neutrons to control the chain reaction during nuclear fission are

A. Boron and Cadmium
B. Boron and Plutonium
C. Cadmium and Uranium
D. Uranium and Boron
Answer» B. Boron and Plutonium
128.

Which of the following can be used to absorb neutrons to control the chain reaction during nuclear fission ?

A. Boron
B. Heavy water
C. Uranium
D. Plutonium
Answer» B. Heavy water
129.

Cokking gas is a mixture of

A. methane and ethylene
B. carbon dioxide and oxygen
C. butane and propane
D. carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
Answer» D. carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
130.

Which of the following is responsible for the extra strength of pyrex glass ?

A. Potassium Carbonate
B. Lead Oxide
C. Borax
D. Ferric Oxide
Answer» D. Ferric Oxide
131.

Raw materials used for the manufacture of glass are

A. sand, soda, limestone
B. sand, charcoal, soda
C. limestone, charcoal, sulphur
D. sand, sulphur, soda
Answer» B. sand, charcoal, soda
132.

An example of semiconductor is

A. German silver
B. Germanium
C. Phosphorous
D. Arsenic
Answer» C. Phosphorous
133.

The fiber least prone to catch fire is

A. nylon
B. polyester
C. cotton
D. terylene
Answer» D. terylene
134.

Acid secretion is characteristic of

A. Buccal cavity
B. Stomach
C. Small intestine
D. Large intestine
Answer» C. Small intestine
135.

Helium gas is filled in ballons because

A. its atomic number is 2
B. it is lighter than air
C. it is one of the constitutents of water
D. it is a noble gas
Answer» C. it is one of the constitutents of water
136.

The drug Marijuana is a

A. sedative
B. mental stimulant
C. hallucinating substance
D. tranquillizer
Answer» B. mental stimulant
137.

An example of replenshible energy source is

A. Coal
B. Petroleum
C. Lignite
D. Biomass
Answer» E.
138.

The Refrigerant FREON' is

A. Calcium Tetra Fluoride
B. Difluoro Dichloro Methane
C. Fluorspar and Felspar
D. Hydrofluosilicic Acid
Answer» C. Fluorspar and Felspar
139.

The isotope used for the production of atomic energy is

A. U-235
B. U-238
C. U-234
D. U-236
Answer» B. U-238
140.

Percentage of lead in lead pencilsis

A. 0
B. 31-66
C. 40
D. 80
Answer» B. 31-66
141.

Which of the following is not present in German-silver?

A. Copper
B. Nickel
C. Silver
D. Zinc
Answer» D. Zinc
142.

The chemical name of Common salt is

A. Sodium chloride
B. Sodium nitrate
C. Ammonium chloride
D. Calcium chloride
Answer» B. Sodium nitrate
143.

Which one of the following isnot a radio-active element ?

A. Uranium
B. Thorium
C. Radium
D. Cadmium
Answer» E.
144.

Nuclear energy is a mineral based energy source. It is derived from

A. uranium
B. thorium
C. plutonium
D. All of the above
Answer» B. thorium
145.

Photooxidation process is initiated by

A. light
B. heat
C. oxygen
D. catalyst
Answer» B. heat
146.

The fuel used in an atomic reactor is

A. Coal
B. Petrol
C. Combustable gases
D. Uranium
Answer» E.
147.

Gunpowder consits of a mixture of

A. sand and TNT
B. TNT and charcoal
C. nitre, sulphur and charcoal
D. sulphur, sand and charcoal
Answer» D. sulphur, sand and charcoal
148.

Who developed atom bomb ?

A. Warner Wan Brown
B. J. Robert Openheimer
C. Edward Taylor
D. Samuel Koehen
Answer» C. Edward Taylor
149.

The atomic number of carbon is 6 and its atomic mass is 12. How many are there protons in the nucleus of carbon ?

A. 6
B. 12
C. 18
D. Zero
Answer» B. 12
150.

What is milk of magnesia chemically ?

A. Magnesium carbonate
B. Sodium bicarbonate
C. Calcium hydroxide
D. Magnesium hydroxide
Answer» E.