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This section includes 1300 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Chemistry knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
201. |
Gamma rays are |
A. | High energy electrons |
B. | Low energy electrons |
C. | High energy electromagnetic |
D. | High energy positrons waves |
Answer» D. High energy positrons waves | |
202. |
A mixture of sand and naphthalene can be seperated by __________ |
A. | Fractional distillation |
B. | Sublimation |
C. | Chromatography |
D. | Any of them |
Answer» C. Chromatography | |
203. |
Alum is used |
A. | As an analgesic |
B. | In the purification of water |
C. | As a fertilizer |
D. | As a disinfectant |
Answer» C. As a fertilizer | |
204. |
Isotopes of the atoms of same element have |
A. | Same number of neutrons |
B. | Same number of protons |
C. | Same atomic mass |
D. | Different chemical properties |
Answer» C. Same atomic mass | |
205. |
What are long chains of Carbon Molecules called |
A. | Ribosomes |
B. | Hydrocarbons |
C. | Polymers |
D. | None |
Answer» D. None | |
206. |
Which of the following is used to preserve specimens in the biology laboratory? |
A. | Phenol |
B. | Benzaldehyde |
C. | Formaldehyde |
D. | Acetic acid |
Answer» D. Acetic acid | |
207. |
Which of the following metal is generally used for making filaments of bulb? |
A. | W |
B. | Ag |
C. | Fe |
D. | Rh |
Answer» B. Ag | |
208. |
Which Noble Gas has the highest First Ionization Energy? |
A. | Neon |
B. | Helium |
C. | Argon |
D. | Xenon |
Answer» C. Argon | |
209. |
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 | |
210. |
One of the ingredients of the paste on the side of a match box is |
A. | Phosphorus pentaoxide |
B. | Phosphorus trichloride |
C. | Phosphorus trisulphide |
D. | Phosphorus trioxide |
Answer» D. Phosphorus trioxide | |
211. |
How many Covalent Bonds can Nitrogen form |
A. | 2 |
B. | 3 |
C. | 4 |
D. | 1 |
Answer» C. 4 | |
212. |
Which one of the following laws explain the formation of carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide from carbon and oxygen....... |
A. | Law of conservation of mass |
B. | Law of multiple proportion |
C. | Law of reciprocal proportions |
D. | Law of definite proportions |
Answer» C. Law of reciprocal proportions | |
213. |
Nucleus of Hydrogen atom consists of |
A. | 2 protons only |
B. | 2 neutrons only |
C. | 1 proton only |
D. | 1 electron only |
Answer» D. 1 electron only | |
214. |
The number of waves in n x 10th Bohr's orbit are |
A. | N2 |
B. | N |
C. | N-2 |
D. | N3 |
Answer» C. N-2 | |
215. |
How many valence electrons are in carbon? |
A. | 2 |
B. | 4 |
C. | 6 |
D. | 3 |
Answer» C. 6 | |
216. |
What is the IUPAC name for the following compound? |
A. | Acetylene |
B. | Methyl acetylene |
C. | Butanol |
D. | Decanoic acid |
Answer» C. Butanol | |
217. |
Which of the following is a false statement? |
A. | As bond order increases the strength of the bond increases |
B. | Bond order is proportional to the bond length |
C. | Molecules with negative bond order are highly unstable |
D. | Bond order is inversely proportional to the bond length |
Answer» C. Molecules with negative bond order are highly unstable | |
218. |
which of the following are chemical changes? |
A. | A & b |
B. | A, b & c |
C. | C & d |
D. | All the above |
Answer» B. A, b & c | |
219. |
Which of the following is a Decomposition Reaction? |
A. | 2hgo ----> 2hg + o2 |
B. | 6nano3 ----> 6nano2 + 3o2 |
C. | Znco3 ----> zno + co2 |
D. | All the above |
Answer» E. | |
220. |
Which of the following is not a pure substance? |
A. | Oxygen |
B. | Carbon dioxide |
C. | Water |
D. | Milk |
Answer» E. | |
221. |
Acid Precipitation is caused by a mix of |
A. | Hydrogen, oxygen, and saline |
B. | Water, soil, and air |
C. | Respiration, carbonic acids, and seawater |
D. | Sulfur dioxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides |
Answer» E. | |
222. |
Ozone is concentrated in the |
A. | Stratosphere |
B. | Troposphere |
C. | Ionosphere |
D. | Mesosphere |
Answer» B. Troposphere | |
223. |
Which of the Following is an Amorphoussolid? |
A. | Quartz glass(sio2) |
B. | Chrome alum |
C. | Silicon carbide(sic) |
D. | Graphite |
Answer» B. Chrome alum | |
224. |
What is the freezing point of water in Celsius? |
A. | 0 deg c |
B. | 32 deg c |
C. | -42 deg c |
D. | -32 deg c |
Answer» B. 32 deg c | |
225. |
Natural Rubber is a Polymer of |
A. | Butadiene |
B. | 2methyl-1,3butadiene |
C. | Ethylene |
D. | Isoprene |
Answer» E. | |
226. |
Which of the following is an Organic Molecule? |
A. | Nitrogen gas |
B. | Ammonia |
C. | Fructose |
D. | Water |
Answer» D. Water | |
227. |
Harmful bacteria in drinking water cannot be destroyed by |
A. | Chlorination |
B. | Boiling |
C. | Adding caustic soda |
D. | Ozonisation |
Answer» D. Ozonisation | |
228. |
Which of the following chemical compounds has the highest boiling point? |
A. | Dimethyl ether (ch3och3) |
B. | Methanol (ch3oh) |
C. | Methane (ch4) |
D. | None |
Answer» C. Methane (ch4) | |
229. |
A bond formed by the transfer of electrons between atoms of the elements is called |
A. | Ionic bond |
B. | Covalent bond |
C. | Co-ordinate bond |
D. | Hydrogen bond |
Answer» B. Covalent bond | |
230. |
The soaps used in shaving cream are |
A. | Calcium soaps |
B. | Lead soaps |
C. | Soft soaps |
D. | Hard soaps |
Answer» D. Hard soaps | |
231. |
Acute diabets patients smell of |
A. | Acetone |
B. | Ether |
C. | Ethyl alcohol |
D. | Methyl alcohol |
Answer» B. Ether | |
232. |
What type of Lipid is Estrogen? |
A. | Phospholipid |
B. | Steroid |
C. | Wax |
D. | Triglyceride |
Answer» C. Wax | |
233. |
Which of the following describes the process of glycolysis? |
A. | It represents the first stage in the chemical oxidation of glucose by a cell. |
B. | Breakdown of glucose |
C. | Converts glucose to pyruvate |
D. | All the above |
Answer» E. | |
234. |
The iron ore magnetite consists of |
A. | Fe2o3 |
B. | Fe3oh4 |
C. | Feco3 |
D. | 3fe2o3 .. 3h2o |
Answer» B. Fe3oh4 | |
235. |
The organic reaction represented by equation CH3 - CH = O + H2NOH gives CH3 - CH - NH + H2O is an example of |
A. | An addition reaction |
B. | A condensation reaction |
C. | An oxidation reaction |
D. | An elimination reaction |
Answer» C. An oxidation reaction | |
236. |
The Latin word formica means ant. The name formic acid is derived from this Latin word because |
A. | This acid, in ancient times, was used to eliminate ant-hills |
B. | This corrosive acid is secreted by ants to drive away their enemies |
C. | This acid was first obtained by the distillation of ants |
D. | Ants are attracted by the odour of this acid |
Answer» D. Ants are attracted by the odour of this acid | |
237. |
What happens when two atoms form a chemical bond? |
A. | Two atoms fuse together to form a chemical bond |
B. | The atoms share or transfer electrons |
C. | A chemical bond forms when two atoms transfer or share protons to achieve a stable nucleus |
D. | Like charges in the atoms cause them to stick together |
Answer» C. A chemical bond forms when two atoms transfer or share protons to achieve a stable nucleus | |
238. |
Which of the following equations represents Photosynthesis? |
A. | 6co2 + 6h2o -----> c6h12o6 + 6o2 |
B. | C6h12o6 + 6o2 -----> co2 + 6h2o |
C. | Co2 + h2o -----> c6h12o6 + 6o2 |
D. | 6o2 + 6h2o -----> c6h12o6 + 6co2 |
Answer» B. C6h12o6 + 6o2 -----> co2 + 6h2o | |
239. |
Which of the following is an example of chemical weathering? |
A. | Oxidation |
B. | Acid rains |
C. | Carbonation |
D. | All the above |
Answer» E. | |
240. |
Aspirin is |
A. | Ethyl salicylate |
B. | Methyl salicylate |
C. | Sodium salicylate |
D. | Acetyl salicylic acid |
Answer» E. | |
241. |
What is the simplest form of matter? |
A. | Element |
B. | Molecule |
C. | Atom |
D. | Compound |
Answer» B. Molecule | |
242. |
Which of the following is produced during the formation of photochemical smog ? |
A. | Ozone |
B. | Methane |
C. | Hydrocarbons |
D. | Nitrogen oxides |
Answer» B. Methane | |
243. |
Washing soda is ? |
A. | Sodiun carbonate |
B. | Sodium sulphite |
C. | Sodium biosulphite |
D. | Sodium bicarbonate |
Answer» B. Sodium sulphite | |
244. |
What nucleus of atom contains ? |
A. | Protons |
B. | Electrons |
C. | Protons and neutrons |
D. | Electrons and protons |
Answer» D. Electrons and protons | |
245. |
Nail polish remover contains ? |
A. | Acetone |
B. | Benzene |
C. | Acetic acid |
D. | Petroleum ether |
Answer» B. Benzene | |
246. |
Which one of the following metals does not react with water to produce Hydrogen? |
A. | Sodium |
B. | Lithium |
C. | Cadmium |
D. | Potassium |
Answer» D. Potassium | |
247. |
What is a mixture of potassium nitrate powdered charcoal and sulphur called? |
A. | Brass |
B. | Paint |
C. | Gun powder |
D. | Aluminium |
Answer» D. Aluminium | |
248. |
Identify the wrong statement in the following |
A. | Amongst isoelectronic species, greater the negative charge on the anion, larger is the ionic radius |
B. | Amongst isoelectronic species, smaller the positive charge on the cation, smaller is the ionic radius |
C. | Atomic radius of the elements increases as one moves down the first group of the periodic table |
D. | Atomic radius of the elements decreases as one moves across from left to right in the 2nd period |
Answer» C. Atomic radius of the elements increases as one moves down the first group of the periodic table | |
249. |
Homo nuclear molecules contain ? |
A. | Ionic bond |
B. | Polar bond |
C. | Covalent bond |
D. | Coordinate bond |
Answer» D. Coordinate bond | |
250. |
The nuclear particles which are assumed to hold the nucleons together are ? |
A. | Mesons |
B. | Electrons |
C. | Neutrons |
D. | Positrons |
Answer» B. Electrons | |