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Potassium nitrate is used in
Options
A. medicine
B. fertiliser
C. salt
D. glass
Correct Answer
fertiliser
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1. Which of the following is a non metal that remains liquid at room temperature?
Options
A. Phosphorous
B. Bromine
C. Chlorine
D. Helium
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Correct Answer: Bromine
2. What is laughing gas?
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A. Nitrous Oxide
B. Carbon monoxide
C. Sulphur dioxide
D. Hydrogen peroxide
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Correct Answer: Nitrous Oxide
3. The average salinity of sea water is
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A. 3%
B. 3.5%
C. 2.5%
D. 2%
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Correct Answer: 3.5%
4. The element common to all acids is
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A. hydrogen
B. carbon
C. sulphur
D. oxygen
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Correct Answer: hydrogen
5. In fireworks, the green flame is produced because of
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A. sodium
B. barium
C. mercury
D. potassium
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Correct Answer: barium
6. The two elements that are frequently used for making transistors are
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A. boron and aluminium
B. silicon and germanium
C. iridium and tungsten
D. niobium and columbium
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Correct Answer: silicon and germanium
7. The most important ore of aluminium is
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A. galena
B. calamine
C. calcite
D. bauxite
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Correct Answer: bauxite
Explanation:
Bauxite is an aluminium ore and is the main source of aluminium.
8. Chemical formula for water is
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A. NaAlO
2
B. H
2
O
C. Al
2
O
3
D. CaSiO
3
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Correct Answer: H
2
O
9. When an iron nail gets rusted, iron oxide is formed
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A. without any change in the weight of the nail
B. with decrease in the weight of the nail
C. with increase in the weight of the nail
D. without any change in colour or weight of the nail
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Correct Answer: with increase in the weight of the nail
10. Which of the following is the lightest metal?
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A. Mercury
B. Lithium
C. Lead
D. Silver
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Correct Answer: Lithium
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