Explore topic-wise MCQs in Chemistry.

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251.

Which of the following is an important source of gold ?

A. Malachite
B. Siderite
C. Alluvial gravel
D. Azurite
Answer» D. Azurite
252.

The purple colour of [Ti(H

A. Ttransfer of an electron
B. Intermolecular vibrations
C. Presence of water molecules
D. Unpaired d-electron
Answer» E.
253.

Which of the following is not a property of the transition elements ?

A. Fixed valency
B. Colour
C. Paramagnetic
D. None of these
Answer» B. Colour
254.

Beryl is an important mineral of

A. Lithium
B. magnesium
C. beryllium
D. Calcium
Answer» D. Calcium
255.

Silver is present in

A. Limonite
B. Pyrargyrite
C. Magnetite
D. Dolomite
Answer» C. Magnetite
256.

When metal is obtained in the molten state from its ore, the process may be called

A. Rusting
B. Smelting
C. Calcination
D. Thermal dissociation
Answer» C. Calcination
257.

The percentage of gold in 21.6 carat of gold is

A. 80%
B. 90%
C. 21.6%
D. 43.2%
Answer» C. 21.6%
258.

Match the List-I (compound) with List-II (chemical name) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists

A. A.
B. B.
C. C.
D. D.
Answer» B. B.
259.

Which of the following alkaline earth metal shows properties similar to Al ?

A. Ca
B. Be
C. Ba
D. Sr
Answer» C. Ba
260.

Which of the following alkaline earth metals forms covalent compounds ?

A. Magnesium
B. Calcium
C. Barium
D. Beryllium
Answer» E.
261.

The highest oxidation state shown by any transition element is

A. +8
B. +7
C. +6
D. +2
Answer» B. +7
262.

Which of the following metals is present in brass, bronze and german silver ?

A. Mg
B. Cu
C. Al
D. Na
Answer» C. Al
263.

Which has maximum ferro-magnetic character ?

A. Fe
B. Co
C. Ni
D. Pt
Answer» B. Co
264.

Which is soluble in water ?

A. AgF
B. AgCI
C. AgBr
D. None of these
Answer» B. AgCI
265.

During the process of electrolytic refining of copper, some metals present as impurity settle as anode mud. These are

A. Pb and Zn
B. Ag and Au
C. Sn and Ag
D. Fe and Ni
Answer» C. Sn and Ag
266.

The alkali metal which is a liquid at room temperature is

A. Cs
B. Rb
C. Na
D. Fr
Answer» E.
267.

Non ferromagnetic element is

A. Fe
B. Co
C. Mn
D. Ni
Answer» D. Ni
268.

Iron obtained from blast furnance is known as

A. Pig iron
B. Hard iron
C. Wrought iron
D. Soft iron
Answer» B. Hard iron
269.

March the List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists

A. A.
B. B.
C. C.
D. D.
Answer» B. B.
270.

Mercury is transported in metal containers make of

A. Lead
B. Silver
C. Aluminium
D. Iron
Answer» E.
271.

Cadmium is almost found in the ore of

A. Gold
B. Silver
C. Aluminium
D. Zinc
Answer» E.
272.

Which of the following is most malleable ?

A. Cu
B. Ag
C. Au
D. none is malleable
Answer» D. none is malleable
273.

Californium is the member of

A. Actinides
B. Lanthanides
C. Alkali metals
D. Alkalines earth metals
Answer» B. Lanthanides
274.

The number of unpaired electrons in Fe

A. 4,5,5
B. 4,5,2
C. 5,2,4
D. 5,4,2
Answer» C. 5,2,4
275.

The compounds of alkaline earth metals possess which of the following magnetic nature ?

A. Paramagnetic
B. Diamagnetic
C. Ferromagnetic
D. Antiferromagnetic
Answer» C. Ferromagnetic
276.

Which of the following is produced when concentrated cinnabar is roasted in the excess of air ?

A. Hg
B. Fe
C. Zn
D. Al
Answer» B. Fe
277.

The nature of aqueous solution of FeCl

A. Neutral
B. Basic
C. Amphoteric
D. Acidic
Answer» E.
278.

The highest oxidation state is shown by

A. Ti
B. Cr
C. V
D. Sc
Answer» C. V
279.

The mixture of MgCl

A. Pseudo alum
B. Sorel's cement
C. Portland cement
D. Alum
Answer» C. Portland cement