Bauxite is the ore of
A. Iron
B. Aluminium
C. Copper
D. Gold
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The quartz used in watches is . . . . . . . .
A. nitrogen silicate
B. silicon dioxide
C. sodium silicate
D. calcium silicate
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Consider the following statements
1. Galvanisation is the method of protecting steel and iron fromrusting by coating them with a thin layer of zinc.
2. Pure iron is very soft but if it is mixed with a small amount of carbon, it becomes hard and strong.
3. When iron is mixed with nickel and chromium, we get stainless steel, which is hard and does not rust.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A. 1 and 2
B. 1 and 3
C. 2 and 3
D. 1, 2 and 3
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The milkman adds a little bit of baking soda to the fresh milk:
A. To prevent acidification of milk
B. To improve the taste of milk
C. To increase cream in milk
D. To improve the consistency of milk
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What is the dominant chemical present in detergent powder?
A. Hydrochloric acid
B. Sodium carbonate
C. Calcium carbonate
D. Sodium alkyl sulphate
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What would be the molecular formula of calcium phosphate?
A. Ca3 (PO4 )2
B. Ca(PO4 )2
C. Ca3 (PO4 )3
D. CaPO4
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Heaviest metal of the following is made of
A. Copper
B. Uranium
C. Aluminium
D. Silver
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Which of these chemicals is not soluble in water?
A. calcium carbonate
B. sodium chloride
C. lithium bromide
D. magnesium iodide
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Which of the following is the symbol of the metal that occurs in liquid form at ordinary temperature?
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What is the product formed when sodium bicarbonate is heated strongly?
A. Sodium Carbonate
B. Sodium Hydroxide
C. Sodium Peroxide
D. Sodium Monoxide
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Why is stainless steel stainless?
A. carbon
B. sulphur
C. vanadium
D. chromium
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Which one of the following elements is never found in nature as a free element?
A. gold
B. platinum
C. silver
D. sodium
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The heaviest natural element is
A. Uranium
B. Mercury
C. Gold
D. Calcium
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When lead metal reacts with a copper chloride solution,
A. Lead copper is formed
B. There is no reaction
C. Water is produced
D. Lead chloride is produced
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What is the ore of aluminium called?
A. Magnetite
B. Malachite
C. Bauxite
D. Haematite
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The metal, which is kept in the air for some time, is coated with a layer of green basic carbonate, which is:
A. nickel
B. zinc
C. silver
D. copper
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. . . . . . . . metal does not decay.
A. magnesium
B. iron
C. calcium
D. platinum
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The process of adding a thin layer of zinc to iron or steel is called:
A. anodizing
B. electroplating
C. galvanization
D. alloying
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During lime spraying, Ca (OH)2 reacts slowly with CO2 in the air so that the walls to form a thin layer of
A. CaCO3
B. CaSO4
C. CaO
D. CaCl2
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Which one of the following oxides dissolves in water?
A. CuO
B. Al2 O3
C. Fe2 O3
D. Na2 O
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