Daily Life Chemistry

Explore chemistry in everyday life through household products, common chemicals, medical applications, and materials you encounter daily

12 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Consider the following statements:

  1. Nylon was the first synthetic fibre made from chemicals only.
  2. High grade polyethylene is widely used for making bullet proof material.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

  1. Only 1
  2. Only 2
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Aspirin can be found in many household medicine cabinets. What is it chemically?

  1. Ibuprofen
  2. Acetaminophen
  3. Paracetamol
  4. Acetylsalicylic acid
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

A person abruptly touched the sting of nettle plant. He observed severe pain and swelling in that area of his hand. This is because the sting of nettle plant contains

  1. ethanoic acid
  2. carbonic acid
  3. sulphuric acid
  4. methanoic acid
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Consider the following statements:

  1. When steam is passed over red-hot coke, CNG is produced.
  2. Potassium permanganate (pink solution) acts an antiseptic solution.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

  1. Only 1
  2. Only 2
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following processes is used to kill microorganisms in water purification system?

  1. Chlorination
  2. Filtration
  3. Loading
  4. Convention
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

  1. Ethane is known as marsh gas.
  2. Hydrogen sulphide gas smells like rotten eggs.
  1. Only 1
  2. Only 2
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Consider the following statements:

  1. You can extend the life of rubber bands by refrigerating them.
  2. Cellulose is used to thicken ice cream.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

  1. Only 1
  2. Only 2
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following are the constituents of LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas)?

  1. Methane
  2. Butane
  3. Propane
  1. Only 1 and 2
  2. Only 2 and 3
  3. Only 1 and 3
  4. All of these
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following pairs is/are incorrectly matched?

  1. Bleaching powder - Antacid
  2. Dettol - Disinfectant
  3. Picric acid - Antiseptic
  4. Chlorine - Analgesic
  1. Only 1 and 4
  2. Only 1 and 3
  3. Only 3
  4. Only 4
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following compounds is used in wood polish and varnish?

  1. Methane
  2. Acetaldehyde
  3. Methyl alcohol
  4. Acetic acid
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Consider the following statements:

  1. Non-stick utensils are made of teflon, which is a polymer of polytetrafluoroethylene.
  2. Sodium hydroxide is used to prepare soaps and paper.

Which of the given statements is/are incorrect?

  1. Only 1
  2. Only 2
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Consider the following statements:

(1) Barium sulphate is used for diagnostic X-ray imaging.
(2) Zinc is present in human tears.

Which of the given statements is/are correct?

  1. Only (1)
  2. Only (2)
  3. Both (1) and (2)
  4. Neither (1) nor (2)