Chemistry MCQs

Question 1

Which one of the following vegetable oils is used in the manufacture of paints?

Accepted Answer

Linseed oil

Answer

Palm oil

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Sunflower oil

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Cottonseed oil

Question 2

KMnO4 can be used as

Accepted Answer

Disinfectant

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Insecticide

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Fertilizer

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Pesticide

Question 3

A detergent is a

Accepted Answer

Cleansing agent

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Drug

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Catalyst

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Soap

Question 4

The element used in the manufacture of safety matches is

Accepted Answer

Phosphorous

Answer

Magnesium

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Silicon

Answer

Sulphur

Question 5

This group of alumino-silicate minerals is widely used in making electrical insulators

Accepted Answer

Mica

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Bauxite

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Chromite

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Manganese

Question 6

Commercial Vaseline is derived from

Accepted Answer

Petroleum

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Plant gums

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Coal tar

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Wool wax

Question 7

Alum is used as

Accepted Answer

A purifier for water

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An analgesic

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A fertilizer

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A disinfectant

Question 8

Antacid tablets consist of

Accepted Answer

Hydroxides of magnesium and aluminium

Answer

Hydroxides of sodium, magnesium and aluminium

Answer

Hydroxides of sodium and aluminium

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Hydroxides of magnesium and sodium

Question 9

Aspirin is

Accepted Answer

Acetyl Salicilic acid

Answer

Methoxy benzoic acid

Answer

Methyl Salicilate

Answer

Phenyl Salicilate