Chemistry Quiz Questions

Which of the following is an element?

(A) Diamond

(B) Emerald

(C) Sapphire

(D) Ruby

Answer: A (Graphite and Diamond are allotropes of Carbon)

The catalyst used in the production of ammonia by the Haber’s process is

(A) Platinum

(B) Molybdenum

(C) Iron

(D) Nickel

Answer: B

Which of the following is to be found in the tomato sauce?

(A) Acetic acid

(B) Oxalic acid

(C) Lactic acid

(D) Citric acid

Answer: A

The element found in the surface of the moon is

(A) Titanium

(B) Tin

(C) Tungsten

(D) Tantalum

Answer: A

Which of the following noble gas doesn’t exist in air?

(A) Argon

(B) Redon

(C) Neon

(D) Helium

Answer: A

The element present in the largest amount in rocks and minerals is

(A) Carbon

(B) Hydrogen

(C) Aluminium

(D) Silicon

Answer: D

‘IC chips’ for computers are usually made of

(A) Chromium

(B) Lead

(C) Gold

(D) Silicon

Answer: D

The substance which is frequently used in the photography is

(A) Citric acid

(B) Sulphuric acid

(C) Silver nitrate

(D) Silver bromide

Answer: D

Which of the following is halogen?

(A) Cesium

(B) Ruthenium

(C) Astatine

(D) Radon

Answer: C

Oxidation involves

(A) gain of hydrogen

(B) gain in electrons

(C) combustion

(D) loss of electrons

Answer: D

The gases used in the respiratory activities of sailors (divers) are

(A) Oxygen and neon

(B) Oxygen and argon

(C) Oxygen and helium

(D) Oxygen and nitrogen

Answer: C

Which one of the following fertilizers has more nitrogen content?

(A) Ammonium Phosphate 

(B) Potassium Nitrate

(C) Ammonium Nitrate

(D) Urea

Answer: D

The most important ore of aluminum is

(A) Galena

(B) Calcite

(C) Calamine

(D) Bauxite

Answer: D

Which of the following is not known as green house gas?

(A) Hydrogen

(B) Carbon dioxide

(C) Nitrous oxide

(D) Methane

Answer: A

Which synthetic fibre is known as artificial silk?

(A) Rayon

(B) Terylene

(C) Nylon

(D) Cotton

Answer: A

Which among the following is a metalloid?

(A) Arsenic

(B) Iodine

(C) Silver

(D) Tin

Answer: A

Which among the following acid is used to remove ink-spots?

(A) Tartaric acid

(B) Oxalic acid

(C) Hydrochloric acid

(D) Butyric acid

Answer: B

Bleaching powder is obtained by the action of chlorine gas and

(A) Dry CO

(B) Solution of Ca(OH)2

(C) Dry slaked lime

(D) Conc. Solution Ca(OH)2

Answer: C

Which of the following metals remains in liquid form under normal conditions?

(A) Mercury

(B) Zinc

(C) Radium

(D) Uranium

Answer: A

Which one of the following non-metals is not a poor conductor of electricity?

(A) Phosphorus

(B) Bromine

(C) Selenium

(D) Sulphur

Answer: C

Which one of following sets of elements was primarily responsible for the origin of life on the Earth?

(A) Carbon, hydrogen, potassium

(B) Oxygen, calcium, phosphorus

(C) Carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen

(D) Hydrogen, oxygen, sodium

Answer: D

Which of the following contains high content of lead?

(A) Low octane fuel

(B) High octane fuel

(C) Cooking gas

(D) Coal

Answer: B

Which of the following is the lightest gas?

(A) Carbon dioxide

(B) Helium

(C) Nitrogen

(D) Hydrogen

Answer: D

Sodium metal is kept under

(A) Kerosene

(B) Petrol

(C) Alcohol

(D) Water

Answer: A

Which among the following is a solid non-metal?

(A) Iodine

(B) Water

(C) Mercury

(D) Chlorine

Answer: A

Which one of the following is not radioactive?

(A) Astatine

(B) Zirconium

(C) Tritium

(D) Francium

Answer: B

Which of the following is a non-metal that remains liquid at room-temperature?

(A) Phosphorus

(B) Helium

(C) Chlorine

(D) Bromine

Answer: D

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