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 of the following is the correct term used to describe Graphite, Carbon and Diamonds?
[A] Isotopes
[B] Isomers
[C] Isotones
[D] Allotropes

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2. Which among the following is the property of Tungsten which makes it eligible to use in the bulbs?
[A] highest melting point
[B] highest resistance
[C] Highest malleability
[D] All are correct

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3. F block elements in the periodic table which are commonly called Lanthanides have the following atomic numbers:
[A] 57-70
[B] 57-71
[C] 58-71
[D] 58-70

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4. How does vulcanization make natural rubber more durable?
[A] The long polymer chains are shortened
[B] The rubber loses water and sticky substances
[C] The short polymer chains are lengthened
[D] Cross links form between the polymer chains

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5. Which among the following acids is generally used as a first hand test to judge whether a metal is Gold or not?
[A] Sulfuric Acid
[B] Nitric Acid
[C] Hydrochloric Acid
[D] Sulfurous Acid

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6. What is the atomic number of Barium?
[A] 54
[B] 56
[C] 58
[D] 60

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7. Which of the following is correct?
[A] A colloidal solution is a heterogeneous mixture
[B] A colloidal solution is a homogeneous mixture
[C] The particles of a colloidal solution cannot scatter beam of light
[D] None of the above

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8. What are the constituents of German Silver alloy?
[A] Gold, Aluminium and Copper
[B] Zinc, iron and Silver
[C] Bismuth, Antimony and Tin
[D] Copper, Nickel and Zinc

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9. Which of the following is not a form of brass?
[A] Dutch metal
[B] Prince’s metal
[C] Field’s metal
[D] Muntz metal

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10. Choose the incorrect ‘Alloy – constituent metal’ pair:
[A] Lockalloy – Iron
[B] Vitallium – Cobalt
[C] Italma – Aluminium
[D] Constantan – Copper

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