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 iron ore contains the highest percentage of iron content?
[A] Hematite
[B] Siderite
[C] Magnetite
[D] Limonite

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2. The energy required to remove an electron from the outermost shell of an atom in its isolated gaseous state is called?
[A] Electron Affinity
[B] Reducing Potential
[C] Ionization Potential
[D] Shell Potential

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3. Which among the following groups is characteristic to alcohols?
[A] OH group
[B] COOH group
[C] COO group
[D] CO group

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4. Which among the following of a catalyst does not change at the end of a reaction?
[A] Quantity
[B] Chemical Composition
[C] Both Quantity and Chemical com position
[D] None of the above

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5. Which set shows copper ores as Sulfide, Carbonate, Silicate respectively?
[A] Chalcopyrite, Azurite, Dioptase
[B] Azurite, Dioptase, Chalcopyrite
[C] Dioptase, Chalcopyrite, Azurite
[D] Dioptase, Azurite, Chalcopyrite

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6. Which among the following alkane has largely replaced the ozone layer-depleting halomethanes in household refrigerators and freezers?
[A] Methane
[B] Propane
[C] Butane
[D] Ethane

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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. What do we call the energy required to remove loosely bound electron from an atom?
[A] Excitation energy
[B] Atom energy
[C] Ionization energy
[D] Shell energy

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9. Which of the following is a correct statement about minerals and ores?
[A] All minerals are ores
[B] All ores are minerals
[C] Minerals are the native form in which various metals exist
[D] Ores are usually used to extract metals economically

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10. Choose the incorrect statement:
[A] Epsom salt is an ore containing Sodium
[B] Bauxite is an ore of Aluminium
[C] Asbestos is an ore containing Calcium
[D] Milarite mineral contains Nickel

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