Top Chemistry Questions Set 3 – MCQs with Answers for Exams & Practice

1. Everyday Chemicals & Household Applications

  1. Which compound is used as a food preservative?
    a. Sodium carbonate
    b. Tartaric acid
    c. Acetic acid
    d. Sodium benzoate (sodium salt of benzoic acid)
    Ans: d
  2. Which gas is released from fire extinguishers?
    a. Carbon monoxide
    b. Chlorine
    c. Carbon dioxide
    d. Nitrogen
    Ans: c
  3. Which compound is used in Dettol as an antiseptic?
    a. Iodine
    b. Cresol
    c. Biothional
    d. Chloroxylenol
    Ans: d
  4. What is dry ice chemically?
    a. Solid CO₂
    b. Solid NO₂
    c. Solid SO₂
    d. Frozen water
    Ans: a
  5. The bleaching action of chlorine is due to:
    a. Oxidation
    b. Hydrolysis
    c. Redox reaction
    d. Decomposition
    Ans: a
  6. Which gas is used inside electric bulbs?
    a. Hydrogen
    b. Carbon dioxide
    c. Carbon monoxide
    d. Argon
    Ans: d
  7. Which metal, represented by its symbol, is used to make filament in bulbs?
    a. Fe
    b. Zn
    c. Ag
    d. W (Tungsten)
    Ans: d
  8. Chlorine gas is a main component of:
    a. Water
    b. Tear gas
    c. LPG
    d. Biogas
    Ans: b

2. Polymers, Fibres & Industrial Products

  1. Which fibre is referred to as artificial silk?
    a. Nylon
    b. Rayon
    c. Polyester
    d. Acrylic
    Ans: b
  2. Which material is used as a non-stick coating on cookware?
    a. Perspex
    b. Styrofoam
    c. Polystyrene
    d. Teflon
    Ans: d
  3. Which base is present in soap?
    a. Sodium hydroxide
    b. Silicon dioxide
    c. Calcium hydroxide
    d. Ammonium hydroxide
    Ans: a
  4. The by-product obtained during soap manufacturing is:
    a. Caustic soda
    b. Glycerol
    c. Caustic potash
    d. Naphthalene
    Ans: b
  5. Saponification is the process used to produce:
    a. Soap
    b. Sulphur
    c. Plastic
    d. Protein
    Ans: a
  6. Which synthetic detergent component is derived from petroleum hydrocarbons?
    a. Potassium salts of fatty acids
    b. Sodium salts of fatty acids
    c. Petroleum hydrocarbons
    d. Glycerides
    Ans: c
  7. Which of the following is a synthetic rubber?
    a. Leoprene
    b. Monoprene
    c. Neoprene
    d. Isoprene
    Ans: d
  8. Terylene is a condensation polymer of ethylene glycol and:
    a. Benzoic acid
    b. Salicylic acid
    c. Phthalic acid
    d. Terephthalic acid
    Ans: d
  9. Which of the following is a natural polymer?
    a. Bakelite
    b. Nylon
    c. Polythene
    d. Starch
    Ans: d

3. Materials & Elements in Industry

  1. Which industry uses potassium nitrate on a commercial scale?
    a. Glass manufacturing
    b. Electroplating
    c. Firecracker production
    d. Leather tanning
    Ans: c
  2. Which material is extracted from the sea through evaporation?
    a. Sugar
    b. Iron
    c. Salt
    d. Steel
    Ans: c
  3. Rock salt is rich in which mineral?
    a. Gypsum
    b. Sodium
    c. Potassium
    d. Magnesium
    Ans: b
  4. In which of the following is silicon not used?
    a. Solar panels
    b. IC manufacturing
    c. Optical glass
    d. Ink pens
    Ans: d

4. Food, Health, & Medicine

  1. Which class of compound helps in relieving indigestion?
    a. Antacid
    b. Antiseptic
    c. Analgesic
    d. Antibiotic
    Ans: a
  2. Tincture of iodine is a solution of iodine in:
    a. Potassium iodide
    b. Ethyl alcohol
    c. Water
    d. Sodium chloride
    Ans: b
  3. KMnO₄ is commonly used as a:
    a. Fertilizer
    b. Insecticide
    c. Disinfectant
    d. Pesticide
    Ans: c
  4. Which of the following is an organic fertilizer produced from worms?
    a. Organic manure (vermicompost)
    b. Inorganic fertilizer
    c. Toxic chemical
    d. Soil type
    Ans: a
  5. Which of the following is considered the strongest natural fibre?
    a. Cotton
    b. Jute
    c. Wool
    d. Silk
    Ans: d

5. Match the Following

  1. Match the items correctly:
    A. Copper – 3. Antifungal
    B. Penicillin – 4. Antibiotic
    C. Urea – 1. Fertilizer
    D. Malathion – 2. Insecticide
    Ans: c

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