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 does not increase when we move from left to right along a period in the periodic table?
[A] Oxidising Power of elements 
[B] Electronegativity 
[C] Non-metallic Character 
[D] Reducing power

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2. What are the main constituents of LPG?
[A] Methane, Hexane, Ethane
[B] Methane, Butane, Propane
[C] Ethane, Pentane, Hexane
[D] Ethane, Methane, Pentane

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3. Which among the following is Quick Silver?
[A] Aluminium
[B] Mercury
[C] Lead
[D] Zinc

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4. Which among the following compound of barium is used as radio contrast agent for X-ray imaging and other diagnostic procedures and also commonly called as Barium Food?
[A] Barium Carbonate
[B] Barium Sulphate
[C] Barium Bromide
[D] Barium hydroxide

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5. The colors in the fine cut diamond are because of which among the following?
[A] Variance in transparency of diamond
[B] Variance in index of refraction
[C] Presence of Impurities
[D] Existence of definite planer layers

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6. Which among the following is produced when we pass chlorine into slaked lime?
[A] DDT
[B] Baking Powder
[C] Bleaching Powder
[D] Gypsum

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7. Which of the following is not a metalloid?
[A] Boron
[B] Silicon
[C] Germanium
[D] Titanium

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8. Which of the following is NOT correct about Sodium chloride?
[A] It is a covalent compound
[B] It is also known as common salt
[C] It is also used in de-icing of roadways during snowfall
[D] It is used as a food preservative

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9. Which of the following is correct about tincture of iodine?
[A] It is a solution of iodine in ethanol
[B] It is a solution of iodine in Hydrochloric acid
[C] It is a solution of iodine in Nitric acid
[D] None of the above

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10. Hydraulic Washing:

  1. is used for concentration of ores
  2. is based on differences in magnetic properties of the ore components

Which of the above is / are correct?

[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2

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