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The property of a substance to absorb moisture from the air on exposure is called
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A. osmosis
B. deliquescence
C. efflorescence
D. desiccation
Correct Answer
deliquescence
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1. The chemical (ethyl mercaptan) added to the otherwise odourless LPG cooking gas for imparting a detectable smell to the gas is a compound of
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A. bromine
B. fluorine
C. chlorine
D. sulphur
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Correct Answer: sulphur
2. Quartz crystals normally used in quartz clocks etc. is chemically
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A. silicon dioxide
B. germanium oxide
C. a mixture of germanium oxide and silicon dioxide
D. sodium silicate
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Correct Answer: silicon dioxide
3. Sodium metal is kept under
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A. petrol
B. alcohol
C. water
D. kerosene
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Correct Answer: kerosene
4. Bell metal is an alloy of
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A. nickel and copper
B. zinc and copper
C. brass and nickel
D. tin and copper
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Correct Answer: tin and copper
5. Which of the following metals remain in liquid for under normal conditions?
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A. Radium
B. Zinc
C. Uranium
D. Mercury
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Correct Answer: Mercury
6. Permanent hardness of water can be removed by adding
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A. chlorine
B. washing soda
C. potassium permanganate
D. bleaching powder
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Correct Answer: washing soda
7. Monazite is an ore of
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A. titanium
B. zirconium
C. iron
D. thorium
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Correct Answer: thorium
8. Which of the following is an element?
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A. Ruby
B. Sapphire
C. Emerald
D. Diamond
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Correct Answer: Diamond
9. The filament of an electric bulb is made of
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A. tungsten
B. nichrome
C. graphite
D. iron
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Correct Answer: tungsten
10. Which of the following is used as a lubricant?
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A. Graphite
B. Silica
C. Iron Oxide
D. Diamond
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Correct Answer: Graphite
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