Explore topic-wise MCQs in Chemistry.

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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