Chemistry MCQs

Chemistry Objective (Multiple Choice) General Knowledge Questions & Answers for SSC-CGL, UPPSC, UPSC, NDA, CDS and UPSC Civil Services Prelims Examination.

1. Dalton’s name is associated with which of the following terms?
[A] Electron
[B] Proton
[C] Atom
[D] Neutron

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2. Which among the following is an example of a Chemical Change?
[A] Rusting of iron
[B] Magnetisation of iron
[C] Melting of iron
[D] Heating of iron

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3. Galvanizing is a metallurgical process that is used to coat steel or iron with which of the following?
[A] Zinc
[B] Lead
[C] Chromium
[D] Copper

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4. Charles Goodyear is known for which of the following ?
[A] Experiments on Rubber Plants
[B] Vulcanization of Rubber
[C] Invention of Radial Tyres
[D] Invention of Artificial Rubber

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5. Which among the following acid is used to ascertain, whether pure Ghee has been adulterated with Vanaspati or Margarine?
[A] Sulphuric Acid
[B] Nitric Acid
[C] Hydrochloric Acid
[D] Boric Acid

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6. Haber Process is used to produce which among the following?
[A] Potash
[B] Ammonia
[C] Urea
[D] Nitrates

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7. Which among the following minerals is also known as Horn Silver?
[A] Silver Iodide
[B] Silver Chroride
[C] Zinc Phosphate
[D] Silver Sulphide

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8. Which of the following radical is also known as the “atmospheric detergent” ?
[A] Chlorine radical
[B] Hydroxyl radical
[C] Methyl radical
[D] Ozone radical

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9. Which of the following is the softest metal?
[A] Cesium
[B] Lead
[C] Gold
[D] Silver

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10. Which of the following chemicals is also known as “Chinese snow”?
[A] Silver iodide
[B] Potassium nitrate
[C] Ammonium chloride
[D] Sodium phosphate

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