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 is a Noble Gas?
[A] Nitrogen
[B] Hydrogen
[C] Oxygen
[D] Helium

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2. “Atoms can neither be created nor destroyed.” This principle was given by __?
[A] Avogadro
[B] Dalton
[C] Rutherford
[D] Niels Bohr

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3. Which among the following is the lowest atomic number element without any stable isotopes?
[A] Technetium
[B] Molybdenum
[C] Ruthenium
[D] Niobium

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4. Normal” rainfall is slightly acidic (and a pH of 5.6 has been assigned which might be somewhere near 5 ) because of the presence of _______?
[A] Nitric Oxide
[B] Sulphuric Acid
[C] Nitric Acid
[D] Carbonic Acid

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5. 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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6. Which among the following minerals is also known as Horn Silver?
[A] Silver Iodide
[B] Silver Chroride
[C] Zinc Phosphate
[D] Silver Sulphide

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7. Which of the following chemicals is also known as "sweet oil of vitriol"?
[A] Diethyl ether
[B] Aluminium sulphate
[C] Sulphuric acid
[D] Iron(III) sulphate

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8. How many electrons can the s-orbital accommodate?
[A] 1
[B] 2
[C] 8
[D] 16

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

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10. Which of the following is correct about suspension?
[A] It is a heterogeneous mixture
[B] The particles of a suspension can be seen by naked eyes
[C] The particles can be separated from the mixture by the process of filtration
[D] All of the above

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