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 not a correct statement about Bitumen?
[A] It’s a mixture of highly condensed polycyclic aromatic compounds
[B] Its is soluble in Carbon Disulphide
[C] SARA analysis is used to determine bitumen chemistry
[D] All of above are correct statements

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2. Which of the following is a thermosetting plastic?
[A] Polythene
[B] Bakelite
[C] Polyvinyl chloride
[D] Casseine

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3. Which among the following is the correct decreasing of bio elements in Human Body?
[A] oxygen, hydrogen, Carbon, nitrogen, calcium, and phosphorus
[B] oxygen, carbon, nitrogen, hydrogen, calcium, and phosphorus
[C] oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, calcium, and phosphorus
[D] carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen, calcium, and phosphorus

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4. Who among the following scientists had discovered Radium?
[A] Marie Sklodowska-Curie and Pierre Curie
[B] André-Louis Debierne
[C] Kasimir Fajans
[D] Oswald Helmuth Göhring

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5. Consider the following: 

  1. Copper 
  2. Zinc
  3. Tin

Gun Metal is the alloy of which among the above?

[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1 & 3
[C] 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3

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6. How does the Isotope of Iodine, Iodine-135 plays an important role in Nuclear Power Generation?
[A] It is used as a fuel supplement in some of the modern Nuclear Reactors
[B] It is a bi-product of Nuclear Reaction which kills the neutrons and this inhibits the power formation
[C] It is a moderator used actively in the Nuclear Reactors
[D] It is an experimental substance for Nuclear Fusion

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7. What is the hemihydrate of calcium sulphate commonly known as?
[A] Gypsum
[B] Plaster of Paris
[C] Chloroform
[D] Limestone

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8. Which of the following is correct about Potassium carbonate?
[A] Its chemical formula is K CO3
[B] It is a salt which is white in colour
[C] It is used in the production of soap
[D] All of the above

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9. Which of the following statements is incorrect about Stainless Steel?
[A] it is also known as inox steel
[B] It is an alloy of Iron, cobalt and nickel
[C] It is corrosion resistant
[D] molybdenum is added to increase corrosion resistance in reducing acids

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10. Which of the following is an example of colloidal solution?
[A] Milk
[B] Fog
[C] Smoke
[D] All of the above

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