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  • On a clean glass plate a drop of water spreads to form a thin layer whereas a drop of mercury remains almost spherical because ________


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  • A. Mercury is a metal
  • B. Density of mercury is greater than that of water
  • C. Cohesion of mercury is greater than its adhesion with glass
  • D. Cohesion of water is greater than its adhesion with glass

  • Correct Answer
  • Cohesion of mercury is greater than its adhesion with glass 

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    • 1. The biogas used for cooking is a mixture of which of the following ?

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    • A. Carbon dioxide & oxygen
    • B. Isobutane & propane
    • C. Methane & carbon monoxide
    • D. Methane & carbon dioxide
    • Discuss
    • 2. Nitrogen fixation is a process of

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    • A. Assimilation of nitrate
    • B. Utilisation of nitrogen gas
    • C. Conversion of organic nitrogen to proteins
    • D. Conversion of molecular nitrogen to ammonia
    • Discuss
    • 3. Activated Charcoal is used to remove colouring matter from pure substances by_______

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    • A. Bleaching
    • B. Oxidation
    • C. Adsorption
    • D. Reduction
    • Discuss
    • 4. What is the common name of CaOCl2?

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    • A. Baking Powder
    • B. Baking Soda
    • C. Bleaching Powder
    • D. Washing Soda
    • Discuss
    • 5. Nitric acid does not react with

    • Options
    • A. Gold
    • B. Copper
    • C. Zinc
    • D. Iron
    • Discuss
    • 6. The property of metals by which they can be beaten into thin sheets is called _______________.

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    • A. ductility
    • B. malleability
    • C. viscosity
    • D. tensile strength
    • Discuss
    • 7. The passage of an electric current through a conducting liquid causes ___________.

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    • A. Galvanisation
    • B. Evaporation
    • C. Physical Reaction
    • D. Chemical Reaction
    • Discuss
    • 8. PET is a very familiar form of _____________. It is used for making bottles.

    • Options
    • A. Nylon
    • B. Acrylic
    • C. Polyester
    • D. Rayon
    • Discuss
    • 9. The (O-H) bond in CH3OH is _____.

    • Options
    • A. polar covalent
    • B. ionic
    • C. non polar covalent
    • D. cationic
    • Discuss
    • 10. Ethane gas has a slightly ______ taste.

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    • A. sweet
    • B. bitter
    • C. sour
    • D. salty
    • Discuss


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