Air

Tests knowledge about the composition, properties, and layers of air, including gases found in the atmosphere and methods of oxygen preparation.

5 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the percentage composition of inert gases in air by volume?

  1. 78%
  2. 0.94%
  3. 21%
  4. 4%
  5. 0.03%
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is a false statement?

  1. Carbon dioxide is used in making soft drinks or cold drinks.
  2. Sulphur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide cause air pollution.
  3. Oxygen is called active air.
  4. Nitrogen is the largest constituent of air that dilutes the activity of oxygen.
  5. Carbon dioxide gas is vital for respiration.
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not an atmospheric layer?

  1. Troposphere
  2. Stratosphere
  3. Mesosphere
  4. Thermosphere
  5. Hydrosphere
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following gases is used in electric bulbs at low pressure?

  1. Argon
  2. Helium
  3. Neon
  4. Carbon dioxide
  5. Oxygen
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is used to prepare oxygen in laboratory by using a catalyst, manganese dioxide?

  1. Hydrogen peroxide
  2. Potassium chlorate
  3. Potassium nitrate
  4. Ozone
  5. Oxygen cannot be prepared in laboratory