Chemistry MCQs

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

1. Which among the following metal is highest electrical conductivity as well as highest thermal conductivity?
[A] Gold
[B] Silver
[C] Platinum
[D] Iron

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2. Which among following is also known as white gold?
[A] Nickel

[B] Rhodium
[C] Platinum
[D] Palladium

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3. Which among the following kinds of glass is used generally in making of the Bullet proof screens?
[A] Pyrex glass
[B] Jena glass
[C] Reinforced Glass
[D] Flint Glass

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4. How many parts are of other metals in a 17 carat Gold?
[A] 3
[B] 5
[C] 7
[D] 9

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5. What is the number of naturally occurring Halogens in the periodic table?
[A] 3
[B] 4
[C] 5
[D] 6

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6. 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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7. Which of the following chemicals is also known as lachrymatory agent or lachrymator? 
[A] Mustard Gas
[B] Tear gas
[C] Diborane
[D] Chlorine gas

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8. Which of the following is the use of washing soda?
[A] softening of water
[B] manufacture of glass
[C] manufacture of paints
[D] All of the above

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9. What is the chemical name of Quick lime?
[A] Calcium peroxide
[B] Calcium oxide
[C] Calcium dioxide
[D] Calcium hydroxide

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10. Which of the following is NOT correct about Group 14 elements?
[A] All of them are solids
[B] Melting points are much higher than those of corresponding elements of group 13
[C] Carbon is a non-metal
[D] Germanium is a metal

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