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The chemical name of aspirin is

A. acetamide phenol

B. malonyl urea

C. aminosalicylic acid

D. acetyl salicylic acid

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D. acetyl salicylic acid


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The soaps used in shaving cream are

A. calcium soaps

B. lead soaps

C. soft soaps

D. hard soaps

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Sulphur is readily soluble in

A. Water

B. Alcohol

C. Carbon-di-sulphide

D. Sodium chloride solution

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Which of the following is not an antibiotic?

A. streptomycin

B. terramycin

C. aureomycin

D. codein

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The metal which reacts most violently with cold water is

A. calcium

B. sodium

C. magnesium

D. potassium

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The compound which is both an antiseptic and a disinfectant is

A. phenol

B. iodoform

C. bleaching powder

D. blue vitriol

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In the mouth, starch is converted into ______ by the action of saliva.

A. sucrose

B. glucose

C. fructose

D. mannose

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Oxalic acid is used in the manufacture of

A. tincture iodine

B. paints

C. ink

D. aerated water

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Nylon is made from

A. terephthalic acid and ethylene glycol

B. hexamethylene diamine and adipic acid

C. cellulose nitrate

D. cellulose acetate

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Which among the following gases present in the air discolours brass nameplates?

A. Hydrogen Sulphide

B. Nitrogen

C. Carbon-di-oxide

D. Oxygen

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The pH or pure water is nearly 7.0 It will increase on the addition or

A. hydrochloric acid

B. ammonia

C. cane sugar

D. common salt

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Coke is a substance obtained

A. from coal mines

B. when wood is burnt in excess of air

C. by heating coal out of contact with air

D. by heating wood out to contact with air

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Which or the following electrolysis?

A. Aluminium

B. Copper

C. Zinc

D. Iron

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On chemical analysis, a bottle cork is found to contain primarily

A. proteins

B. carbohydrates

C. tannins

D. lipids

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Dust particles in the air of large industrial cities are removed by

A. Sedimentation

B. Electrophoresis

C. Tyndall effect

D. Brownian movement

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Which one of the following is present in the largest amount in terms of per cent by mass in the earth's crust?

A. Silicon

B. Oxygen

C. Carbon

D. Calcium

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Which of the following is not a chemical change?

A. Burning of magnesium ribbon in air

B. Distillation of water

C. Heating of cane sugar

D. Setting of cement

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The compounds produced by plants in the process of photosynthesis are

A. carbohydrates

B. proteins

C. salts

D. fats

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Which of the following elements is not required for the healthy growth of plants?

A. Nitrogen

B. Phosphorus

C. Potassium

D. Mercury

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Which of the following is used as a food preservative?

A. phenol

B. washing soda

C. absolute alcohol

D. vinegar

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Argyrol used as eye ointment is a solution of

A. hydrogen peroxide

B. silver nitrate

C. tincture iodine

D. m-cresol

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The artificial silk produced from cellulose is

A. Polyethylene

B. Nylon

C. Terylene

D. Rayon

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Gold dissolves in aqua regia due to the formation of

A. chloro auric acid

B. auric chloride

C. gold nitrate

D. aurous chloride

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The form of carbon used in decolourising sugar solution is

A. wood charcoal

B. animal charcoal

C. coconut charcoal

D. lamp black

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The kinetic energy of gas molecules

A. is unaffected by temperature variations

B. decreases with increase of temperature

C. increases with decrease of temperature

D. increases with increase of temperature

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The scientist associated with the discovery of the nucleus was

A. Rutherford

B. Moseley

C. Niels Bohr

D. J.J. Thomson

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The earliest name given to nitrogen was

A. dephlogisticated air

B. azote

C. inflammable air

D. marine acid air

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Which of the following is used in fuel to propel rockets?

A. Petrol

B. Kerosene

C. Hydrazine

D. Alcohol

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Brine is a solution of

A. sodium chloride in water

B. iodine in alcohol

C. sulphur in carbon disulphide

D. Potassium iodide in water

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Rooms in places infected by plague are disinfected using

A. bleaching powder

B. iodoform

C. sulphur dioxide

D. chlorine

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The Carbon dioxide is absorbed by

A. Palladium

B. NaCI

C. KOH

D. Dilute H2SO4