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The noble gas which is present in microscopic quantities in air is

A. xenon

B. krypton

C. argon

D. helium

Correct Answer :

A. xenon


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Refined petroleum is decolourised by

A. manganese dioxide

B. bauxite

C. animal charcoal

D. quicklime

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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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Temporary hardness is due to the presence of

A. calcium carbonate

B. calcium bicarbonate

C. magnesium sulphate

D. calcium sulphate

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Stainless steel contains steel and

A. manganese

B. vanadium

C. nickel

D. chromium

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The sugar which is used in silvering mirrors is

A. sucrose

B. maltose

C. glucose

D. fructose

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Consider the following statements: Hard water is not suitable for
1) drinking
2) washing clothes with soap
3) use in boilers
4) irrigating crops
Which of these statements are correct?

A. 1 and 3

B. 2 and 3

C. 1, 2 and 4

D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

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The process that takes place in the atom bomb is

A. nuclear' fusion

B. radioactive disintegration

C. nuclear fission

D. chemical decomposition

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The non-metal which is electropositive is

A. chlorine

B. nitrogen

C. sulphur

D. hydrogen

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Glass articles are annealed so that

A. they may appear better

B. they can resist the action of acids and alkalies

C. they lose their brittleness

D. they can withstand temperature shocks

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An example of stimulant fertilizer is

A. gypsum

B. urea

C. potassium nitrate

D. ammonium phosphate

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High temperature thermometers use

A. sodium amalgam

B. an alloy of sodium and potassium

C. silver amalgam

D. calcium amalgam

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Lead pencils contain

A. white lead

B. graphite

C. red lead

D. coke

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Annealing of glass is done in

A. a cupel

B. a long narrow chamber

C. an open furnace

D. a closed furnace

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PAS is a drug used In the treatment of

A. tuberculosis

B. cancer

C. typhoid

D. malaria

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Cupellation is used in the purification of

A. Lead

B. Tin

C. Silver

D. Gold

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An element which is preserved under water is

A. Sodium

B. red phosphorus

C. white phosphorus

D. sulphur

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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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The term 'nucleons' apples to

A. neutrons

B. protons

C. protons and neutrons

D. protons and electrons

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Dry Ice is

A. solid carbon dioxide

B. liquid oxygen

C. liquid hydrogen

D. liquid. Chlorine

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The human body contains about

A. 50% water

B. 10% water

C. 70% water

D. 20% water

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The most abundant constituent in air is

A. hydrogen

B. nitrogen

C. oxygen

D. noble gases

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The function of nitrogen in air is

A. to make air a moderate supporter of combustion

B. to maintain the density of air constant

C. to prevent the hydrogen in air from exploding

D. to reduce the poisonous nature of ozone in air

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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 or the following gases is soluble in water and Is collected by the downward displacement or air?

A. Carbon dioxide

B. Sulphur dioxide

C. Ammonia

D. Hydrogen

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Cinnabar is an ore of

A. lead

B. zinc

C. mercury

D. chromium

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The oldest known organic compound is

A. urea

B. methane

C. acetic acid

D. benzene

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The freezing point of water at 760 mm pressure is

A. 273 K

B. 0 K

C. 273°C

D. -273°C

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The discoverer of chloroform was

A. Liebig

B. Pasteur

C. Bunsen

D. Erlenmeyer

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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 a regenerated fibre?

A. Terylene

B. Rayon

C. Nylon

D. Silk