Q. Which non-metal is a diatomic molecule at room temperature?
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A.
Oxygen
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B.
Nitrogen
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C.
Hydrogen
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D.
All of the above
Solution
Oxygen, Nitrogen, and Hydrogen are all diatomic molecules at room temperature.
Correct Answer: D — All of the above
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Q. Which non-metal is commonly used in fertilizers?
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A.
Phosphorus
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B.
Sulfur
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C.
Chlorine
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D.
Argon
Solution
Phosphorus is a key component in fertilizers, promoting plant growth.
Correct Answer: A — Phosphorus
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Q. Which non-metal is essential for the process of photosynthesis?
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A.
Oxygen
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B.
Carbon
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C.
Nitrogen
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D.
Hydrogen
Solution
Carbon is essential for photosynthesis as plants convert carbon dioxide into glucose.
Correct Answer: B — Carbon
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Q. Which of the following compounds is a weak acid?
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A.
Hydrochloric acid
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B.
Nitric acid
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C.
Acetic acid
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D.
Sulfuric acid
Solution
Acetic acid (CH3COOH) is a weak acid that does not completely dissociate in solution.
Correct Answer: C — Acetic acid
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Q. Which of the following compounds is an alkali metal? (2023)
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A.
Calcium
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B.
Sodium
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C.
Magnesium
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D.
Aluminum
Solution
Sodium is an alkali metal, found in Group 1 of the periodic table, characterized by its high reactivity.
Correct Answer: B — Sodium
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Q. Which of the following compounds is an example of an alcohol?
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A.
C2H5OH
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B.
C2H4
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C.
C3H6
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D.
C4H10
Solution
C2H5OH is ethanol, which is an alcohol.
Correct Answer: A — C2H5OH
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Q. Which of the following compounds is formed when magnesium reacts with hydrochloric acid? (2020)
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A.
MgCl2
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B.
MgHCl
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C.
MgO
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D.
Mg(OH)2
Solution
Magnesium reacts with hydrochloric acid to form magnesium chloride (MgCl2) and hydrogen gas.
Correct Answer: A — MgCl2
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Q. Which of the following indicators is used to determine the endpoint of a strong acid-strong base titration?
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A.
Methyl orange
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B.
Phenolphthalein
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C.
Bromothymol blue
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D.
Litmus
Solution
Phenolphthalein is commonly used for strong acid-strong base titrations as it changes color at pH 8.2-10.
Correct Answer: B — Phenolphthalein
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Q. Which of the following indicators would be suitable for a titration between a strong acid and a strong base?
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A.
Methyl orange
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B.
Phenolphthalein
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C.
Litmus
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D.
Bromothymol blue
Solution
Phenolphthalein is suitable as it changes color around pH 7-10, which is ideal for strong acid-strong base titrations.
Correct Answer: B — Phenolphthalein
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Q. Which of the following is a property of non-metals?
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A.
Good conductors of heat
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B.
Malleable
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C.
Brittle
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D.
Ductile
Solution
Non-metals are generally brittle in solid form and do not exhibit malleability or ductility.
Correct Answer: C — Brittle
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Q. Which of the following is a redox reaction? (2019)
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A.
2H2 + O2 → 2H2O
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B.
NaCl → Na + Cl2
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C.
H2 + Cl2 → 2HCl
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D.
CaCO3 → CaO + CO2
Solution
In the reaction 2H2 + O2 → 2H2O, hydrogen is oxidized and oxygen is reduced, making it a redox reaction.
Correct Answer: A — 2H2 + O2 → 2H2O
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Q. Which of the following is an example of a physical change? (2019)
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A.
Burning wood
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B.
Dissolving sugar in water
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C.
Rusting iron
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D.
Cooking an egg
Solution
Dissolving sugar in water is a physical change because it can be reversed by evaporation.
Correct Answer: B — Dissolving sugar in water
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Q. Which of the following metals is known to be the least reactive?
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A.
Gold
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B.
Sodium
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C.
Potassium
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D.
Calcium
Solution
Gold is known to be the least reactive metal, making it resistant to corrosion and oxidation.
Correct Answer: A — Gold
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Q. Which of the following metals is known to be the most malleable?
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A.
Iron
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B.
Gold
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C.
Lead
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D.
Copper
Solution
Gold is known to be the most malleable metal, capable of being drawn into extremely thin sheets.
Correct Answer: B — Gold
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Q. Which of the following metals is the best conductor of electricity?
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A.
Copper
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B.
Aluminum
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C.
Gold
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D.
Silver
Solution
Silver is the best conductor of electricity among metals due to its high electron mobility.
Correct Answer: D — Silver
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Q. Which of the following metals is used in making electrical wires?
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A.
Zinc
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B.
Copper
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C.
Aluminum
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D.
Iron
Solution
Copper is widely used in electrical wiring due to its excellent conductivity.
Correct Answer: B — Copper
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Q. Which of the following metals reacts vigorously with water?
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A.
Copper
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B.
Sodium
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C.
Iron
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D.
Gold
Solution
Sodium reacts vigorously with water to produce sodium hydroxide and hydrogen gas.
Correct Answer: B — Sodium
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Q. Which of the following non-metals is a gas at room temperature?
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A.
Phosphorus
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B.
Sulfur
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C.
Chlorine
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D.
Carbon
Solution
Chlorine is a non-metal that exists as a gas at room temperature.
Correct Answer: C — Chlorine
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Q. Which of the following non-metals is a key component of DNA?
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A.
Oxygen
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B.
Nitrogen
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C.
Carbon
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D.
Hydrogen
Solution
Nitrogen is a key component of DNA, forming part of the nucleotides that make up the genetic code.
Correct Answer: B — Nitrogen
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Q. Which of the following states of matter can flow?
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A.
Solid
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B.
Liquid
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C.
Gas
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D.
Both Liquid and Gas
Solution
Both liquids and gases can flow due to the freedom of movement of their particles.
Correct Answer: D — Both Liquid and Gas
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Q. Which state of matter has particles that are tightly packed and vibrate in place?
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A.
Solid
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B.
Liquid
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C.
Gas
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D.
Plasma
Solution
In solids, particles are tightly packed and can only vibrate in fixed positions.
Correct Answer: A — Solid
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Q. Which state of matter has the least amount of energy?
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A.
Solid
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B.
Liquid
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C.
Gas
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D.
Plasma
Solution
Solids have the least amount of energy compared to liquids, gases, and plasmas due to their tightly packed particles.
Correct Answer: A — Solid
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Q. Which state of matter is characterized by having a definite volume but no definite shape?
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A.
Solid
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B.
Liquid
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C.
Gas
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D.
Plasma
Solution
Liquids have a definite volume but take the shape of their container, as their particles are less tightly packed than in solids.
Correct Answer: B — Liquid
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Q. Which state of matter is characterized by having a fixed volume but no fixed shape?
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A.
Solid
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B.
Liquid
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C.
Gas
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D.
Plasma
Solution
Liquids have a fixed volume but take the shape of their container.
Correct Answer: B — Liquid
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