Chemistry MCQs

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

1. The aqueous solution of which among the following acids is called Vinegar?
[A] Oxalic acid
[B] Citric acid
[C] Acetic acid
[D] Hydrochloric acid

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2. Which of the following is not a common use of Graphite?
[A] Manufacturing of electrodes
[B] As a lubricant
[C] Manufacturing of crucibles
[D] In glass cutting

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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. If water is heated , it vapor pressure will ______?
[A] Increase
[B] decrease
[C] first increase and then decrease
[D] nothing happens to vapor pressure

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5. Which among the following allotropes of Oxygen is found in 6 phases under various pressures and temperatures?
[A] Ozone
[B] Tetra oxygen
[C] Octaoxygen
[D] None of them

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6. Which among the following kinds of Chemical reactions cause the rocks turn red or yellowish?
[A] Hydration
[B] Oxidation
[C] Carbonation
[D] Exfoliation

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7. What term refers to the minimum temperature at which a combustible substance begins to ignite?
[A] Fireless Temperature
[B] Ignition Temperature
[C] Static Temperature
[D] Optimum Temperature

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8. Sodium bicarbonate decomposes above 70 °C, making it usable in bakery products. What end product of this thermal decomposition process contributes to its use in baking?
[A] Hydrogen
[B] Carbon Dioxide
[C] Water Vapor
[D] Sodium Carbonate

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9. Which among the following will emit maximum mass of carbon dioxide , when the same quantity is burnt of all of them?
[A] Kerosene
[B] Natural Gas
[C] Gasoline
[D] Propane

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10. Which of the following are two predominant acids of acid rain?
[A] sulphuric acid and nitric acid
[B] carbonic acid and hydrochloric acid
[C] nitric acid and hydrochloric Acid
[D] hydrofluoric acid and hydrochloric Acid

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