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 oxides cause the Acid rain?
[A] Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
[B] Nitrous oxide and sulphur dioxide
[C] Carbon dioxide and nitrous oxide
[D] Sulphur dioxide and carbon monoxide

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2. Which gas is produced when an alkali metal, like Lithium or Sodium, reacts with water?
[A] Oxygen
[B] Hydrogen
[C] Ozone
[D] Carbon Dioxide

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3. 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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4. Which of the following statements about the chemical nature of Diamond and Graphite is incorrect?
[A] The density of Diamond is greater than that of Graphite
[B] Diamond is chemically unreactive whereas Graphite mildly reacts with certain elements
[C] Both Diamond and Graphite are excellent conductors of electricity
[D] None of the above statements is incorrect

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5. Which among the following gives hissing sound when dissolved into H2O?
[A] CaCO2
[B] Ca(OH)2
[C] CaO
[D] CaCl2

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

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8. Which of the following is correct about the atomic and ionic radii of the alkaline earth metals?
[A] it is smaller than corresponding alkali metals in the same periods
[B] it is larger than corresponding alkali metals in the same periods
[C] It is same as the corresponding alkali metals in the same periods
[D] None of the above

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9. Which of the following is NOT correct about Ethanol?
[A] It is a good solvent
[B] It gives out hydrogen when reacted with Sodium
[C] It is an odorless liquid
[D] All are correct

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10. Which of the following mixture can be separated by Fractional distillation method?
[A] Air
[B] Crude oil
[C] Chlorosilanes
[D] All of the above

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