Common General Science
Chemistry — Reactions, Elements, Compounds
15 questions on chemical reactions, periodic table, acids-bases, metals-nonmetals.
Chemistry — Reactions, Elements, Compounds
15 questions · 10 minutes
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Q1.Rusting of iron is:
Explanation: Rusting = oxidation of iron (Fe + O₂ + H₂O → Fe₂O₃).
Q2.The most abundant metal in Earth's crust is:
Explanation: Aluminium (~8%) is the most abundant metal. Oxygen (~46%) is the most abundant element overall.
Q3.Acid + Base →
Explanation: Neutralisation reaction: Acid + Base → Salt + Water.
Q4.The pH of lemon juice is approximately:
Explanation: Lemon juice is acidic with pH ~2-3 (contains citric acid).
Q5.Which metal is stored in kerosene?
Explanation: Sodium is highly reactive with air and water, so it's stored in kerosene to prevent reactions.
Q6.The gas produced when acid reacts with metal is:
Explanation: Metal + Acid → Salt + Hydrogen gas. The 'pop' test confirms hydrogen.
Q7.Plaster of Paris is:
Explanation: Plaster of Paris = Calcium Sulphate Hemihydrate (CaSO₄·½H₂O). Used in casts and moulds.
Q8.Bleaching powder is:
Explanation: Bleaching powder = Calcium Hypochlorite Ca(OCl)₂. Used for water purification and bleaching.
Q9.The non-metal that is liquid at room temperature is:
Explanation: Bromine is the only non-metal liquid at room temperature. Mercury is the only liquid metal.
Q10.Galvanisation is coating iron with:
Explanation: Galvanisation = coating iron with zinc to prevent rusting.
Q11.The gas responsible for global warming is:
Explanation: CO₂ is the primary greenhouse gas causing global warming through the greenhouse effect.
Q12.Aqua regia is a mixture of:
Explanation: Aqua regia (3:1 HCl:HNO₃) can dissolve gold and platinum — 'Royal Water'.
Q13.The gas used in welding is:
Explanation: Acetylene (C₂H₂) is used in oxy-acetylene welding due to its high flame temperature.
Q14.Washing soda formula is:
Explanation: Washing soda = Sodium Carbonate (Na₂CO₃·10H₂O). Used for cleaning and water softening.
Q15.Vinegar contains:
Explanation: Vinegar contains acetic acid (CH₃COOH). Lemon = citric acid. Stomach = HCl.
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