An atom that loses or gains electrons is called
1.Proton
2.Ion
3.Isotope
4.Neutron
An electron loses potential energy when it
1.shifts to a more electronegative atom.
2.increases its kinetic energy.
3.shifts to a less electronegative atom.
4. increases its activity as an oxidizing agent.
An element with an atomic number of ___ will form a basic oxide.
1.20
2.7
3.6
4.17
Arrange the following compounds in order of increasing acidity?
1.o-cresol < phenol < o-nitrophtenol
2. phenol < o-nitrophtenol < o-cresol
3.o-nitrophtenol < o-cresol < phenol
4.None of the above
Atoms have no electric charge because they
1.have same number of electrons and neutrons
2.have same number of electrons and protons
3.have same number of protons and neutrons
4.have same number of protons, electrons and neutrons
Brown stains in vessels and clothes indicate the presence of high quantities of ________ in water
1.Magnesium
2.Calcium
3.Manganese
4.Chromium
Brownish film formed on iron when left in open is called?
1.Dust
2.Shovel
3.Spade
4.Rust
Constantan is an alloy of copper and _______.
1.aluminium
2.tin
3.nickel
4.iron
German Silver contains
1.100% pure silver
2.10% silver
3.1% silver
4.0% silver
Infiltration is the process by which rainwater becomes
1.river water
2.ground water
3. salt water
4.ocean water
Isotopes are atoms of the same element that have different
1. mass numbers
2. atomic numbers
3.protons
4. All of the above
Liquid sodium is being considered as
1.engine coolant
2. bleaching agent
3.antiseptic
4.None of the above
Metals that are liquid at room temperature?
1.Caesium
2.Gallium
3.Rubidium
4.Mercury
Name the densest stable element known on earth.
1.Osmium
2.Rhodium
3.Aluminium
4.Tungsten
Process of gaining electrons is known as _____.
1.oxidation
2.reduction
3.radiation
4.both oxidation and reduction
Stoichiometry is based on
1.Law of conservation of energy
2. Law of conservation of mass
3. Newton's 1st law
4.Kepler's law
Tertiary sewage treatment is designed to remove
1.Calcium and Phosphorous
2.Nitrogen and Calcium
3.Phosphorous and Nitrogen
4. Calcium and Nitrogen
The chemical name of common salt is
1.Calcium Chloride
2. Potassium Chloride
3.Sodium Chloride
4.Magnesium Chloride
The chemical name of common salt is
1.Sodium Chloride
2.Potassium Nitrate
3.Sodium Nitrate
4.Potassium Chloride
The element present in all organic molecules is
1.Hydrogen
2.Oxygen
3.Carbon
4.None of the above
The mass of a mole of NaCl is the
1.58.44 gm/mol
2.57.25 gm/mol
3. 56.31 gm/mol
4. 59.14 gm/mol
The number of electron levels in a magnesium atom is
1.3
2.2
3.1
4.0
The temperature at which a solid melts to become a liquid at the atmospheric pressure is called its ___________.
1.Crystallisation
2.Crystallisation
3.Evaporation
4.Evaporation
Uranium found in Ladakh is an example of which type of resource?
1.unnatural resources
2. Actual resources
3.Potential resources
4. Biotic resources
What element is used to disinfect swimming pools?
1.Fluorine
2.Chlorine
3.Bromine
4.Sulphur
What types of atoms form covalent bonds?
1.metal and metal
2.metal and non metal
3.non metal and non metal
4.All of the above
When a chemical bond is broken energy is
1.transferred
2.released
3.used
4.None of the above
Which one of the following statements is not correct?
1.The cathode rays originate from cathode and proceed towards the anode in a cathode-ray discharge tube.
2.The television picture tubes are nothing but cathode ray tubes.
3.The cathode rays themselves are not visible.
4. The characteristics of cathode rays depend upon the nature of the gas present in the cathode-ray tube.
Which among the following is false about alpha particles?
1.They have high ionizing power
2.They have high penetrating power
3.They have high kinetic energy
4.They are positively charged helium nuclei
Which are two chemicals used to purify water?
1.Chlorine & Fluorine
2.Fluorine & Iodine
3.Chlorine & Hydrogen peroxide
4. Fluorine & Iodine
Which base is present in soap?
1.Sodium hydroxide
2.Silicon dioxide
3.Calcium hydroxide
4.Ammonium hydroxide
Which compound is an electrolyte?
1.HCl
2.NaCl
3.HBr
4.All of the above
Which equation is an example of a synthesis reaction?
1.2H2 + O2 ? 2H2O
2.Na + Cl ? NaCl
3.HA + BOH ? H2O + BA
4.NaCl + AgNO3 ? NaNO3 + AgCl
Which has the lowest freezing point?
1.Mercury
2.Helium
3.Cesium
4.Aluminium
Which is not a green house gas in the following?
1.Ozone
2.Nitrous oxide
3.Water vapour
4.Hydrogen
Which molecule is nonpolar and has a symmetrical shape?
1.NH3
2.HCl
3.H2O
4.CH4
Which of the following is NOT a nucleon?
1.Proton
2.Electron
3.Neutron
4.No option is correct
Which of the following is NOT a waste material removed from blood in the kidney?
1.Ammonia
2.Carbon dioxide
3.Urea
4. Uric acid
Which of the statement(s) about the reaction given below is/are INCORRECT? 2PbO (s) + C (s) ? 2Pb (s) + CO2 (g) I. Lead is getting reduced. II. Carbon is getting reduced. III. Lead oxide is getting reduced.
1. Only I and II
2.Only I and III
3. Only II and III
4. All I, II and III
Which one of the following elements is essential for the formation of chlorophyll in green plants?
1.Calcium
2.Iron
3.Magnesium
4.Potassium
Which one of the following elements is used as a timekeeper in atomic clocks?
1.Potassium
2.Caesium
3.Calcium
4.Magnesium
Which one of the following elements will be an isobar of calcium if the atomic number of calcium is 20 and its mass number is 40?
1.Element with 18 neutrons and 20 protons
2.Element with 19 neutrons and 18 protons
3. Element with 19 neutrons and 20 protons
4. Element with 18 neutrons and 22 neutrons
Which one of the following is a physical change?
1.Burning of coal
2.Burning of wood
3.Heating of a platinum crucible
4. Heating of potassium chlorate
Which properties are characteristic of the group 1 metals?
1.Low melting points
2.Produce hydrogen when react with water
3.Soft in nature
4.All of the above
Which scientist established the Law of Octaves?
1.John Newlands
2.Antoine Lavoisier
3.Alfred Nobel
4.Marie Curie
Which type of bond is found in sodium bromide?
1.Ionic
2.Covalent
3.Polar covalent
4.None of the above
Why is argon gas used along with tungsten wire in an electric bulb?
1.To increase the life of the bulb
2.To reduce the consumption of electricity
3.To make the emitted light colored
4.To reduce the cost of the bulb
______ gets converted to phosgene, when exposed to sunlight.
1.Chloroform
2.Acetone
3.Benzene
4.Propylene