Explore topic-wise MCQs in Chemistry.

This section includes 15 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Chemistry knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

In the average composition of portland cement, the percentage of magnesium oxide is a ___________

A. 3 to 4%
B. 2 to 3%
C. 4 to 5%
D. 1 to 2%
Answer» C. 4 to 5%
2.

Which of the following is not a use of calcium chloro hypochlorite?

A. Sterilization of water
B. Manufacture of chloroform
C. Germicide
D. Painting
Answer» E.
3.

What is the average percentage of available chlorine theoretically?

A. 85
B. 49
C. 58
D. 66
Answer» C. 58
4.

What is chloride of lime?

A. Calcium sulphate
B. Calcium chloro hypochlorite
C. Calcium chloride
D. Calcium hydroxide
Answer» C. Calcium chloride
5.

Is the plaster of Paris useful in setting a solid mass?

A. Yes
B. No
C. Maybe
D. Cannot say
Answer» B. No
6.

What is dead burnt plaster?

A. Hexahydrate calcium sulphate
B. Hemihydrate calcium sulphate
C. Anhydrous calcium sulphate
D. Decahydrate calcium sulphate
Answer» D. Decahydrate calcium sulphate
7.

Gypsum is the same as plaster of Paris.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
8.

Which of the following do you think is the correct formula for gypsum?

A. CaSO<sub>4</sub>.2H<sub>2</sub>O
B. CaSO<sub>4</sub>.1/2H<sub>2</sub>O
C. CaSO<sub>4</sub>.H<sub>2</sub>O
D. CaSO<sub>4</sub>
Answer» B. CaSO<sub>4</sub>.1/2H<sub>2</sub>O
9.

Can limestone be prepared through slaked lime?

A. Yes
B. No
C. Maybe
D. Cannot say
Answer» B. No
10.

Limestone is insoluble in water.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
11.

Which of the following compound is formed when slaked lime is treated with excess dioxide in the presence of water?

A. Barium sulphate
B. Calcium carbonate
C. Calcium hydroxide
D. Calcium bicarbonate
Answer» E.
12.

What is the enthalpy of heat for dissolving quicklime and water?

A. 55 kJ/mol
B. 63 kJ/mol
C. 75 kJ/mol
D. 78 kJ/mol
Answer» C. 75 kJ/mol
13.

Which of the following is not a compound of mortar?

A. Phenol
B. Quicklime
C. Sand
D. Water
Answer» B. Quicklime
14.

Quicklime as same as calcium oxide.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
15.

Which of the following acid chemical formula first slaked lime?

A. Calcium chloride
B. Calcium oxide
C. Calcium hydroxide
D. Calcium carbonate
Answer» D. Calcium carbonate