Chemistry MCQs

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

1. Highest percentage of nitrogen is found in which among the following fertilizers among the given options?
[A] Calcium ammonium nitrate
[B] Ammonium nitrate
[C] Calcium nitrate
[D] Urea

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2. Which among the following types of glasses contains Cerium and other rare earths and has a high absorption of ultraviolet rays?
[A] Crookes Glass
[B] Pyrex Glass
[C] Flint Glass
[D] Crown Glass

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3. PVC is a polymer of__?
[A] Propane
[B] Vinyl chloride
[C] Styrene
[D] Carbonates

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4. Calcium Magnesium Silicate is commonly called as ________?
[A] Asbestos
[B] Borax
[C] Baking Soda
[D] Washing Soda

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5. 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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6. An Jewellery was left exposed to the atmosphere for some time and it becomes coated with green carbonate. The Jewellery is made up of which of the following?
[A] Copper
[B] Silver
[C] Zinc
[D] Gold

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7. Steel is an alloy consisting mostly of iron, with a carbon content between 0.2% and 2.1% by weight. An increasing amount of Iron will result in which of the following?
[A] Increase Hardening
[B] Decrease Hardening
[C] Increase ductility
[D] Increase melting Point

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8. Which among the following gas is used in Balloons?
[A] Hydrogen
[B] Helium
[C] Nitrogen
[D] Oxygen

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9. Buckeyballs are basically the allotropes of _________?
[A] Carbon
[B] Sulfur
[C] Phosphorus
[D] Calcium

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10. Ekaboron was an element predicted by Mendeleev and he leaved a space for it in his Periodic Table. Later Ekaboron was identified with _____?
[A] Gallium
[B] Scandium
[C] Technitium
[D] Germanium

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