Chemistry · Science General
Common Chemical Compounds and Reactions
1,197 Questions
Common chemical compounds and reactions questions test your knowledge of everyday chemicals, their formulas, and their interactions. Topics include properties of acids and bases, hard water chemistry, and compounds like baking soda and plaster of paris. This section is essential for general science preparation.
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Common Chemical Compounds and Reactions Questions
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Graphite
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Magnesium sulphate
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Sodium thiosulphate
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None of these
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Graphite is a non-metal which conducts electricity. Because of this reason, a graphite is used in electrodes of a dry cell.
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potassium
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sodium
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both sodium and potassium
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cobalt, sodium and potassium
C
Correct answer
Explanation
The term 'buffer salts' in this question refers to the major electrolyte cations present in blood plasma. Sodium is the primary extracellular cation, while potassium is the primary intracellular cation. Both are essential for maintaining osmotic balance and pH regulation in the body.
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Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
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Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
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(A) is true but (R) is false.
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(A) is false but (R) is true.
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Air
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Copper sulphate
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Sodium chloride
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Water
A
Correct answer
Explanation
A mixture is a material, which consists of two or more pure substances (elements or compounds) which are not chemically combined but physically mixed in any proportion. The mixture shows the properties of all its constituents and it can be separated into its constituents by using physical method. Air is a homogeneous mixture of many gases like nitrogen (78%), oxygen (21%), carbon dioxide, inert gases and water vapours.
Copper suphate, sodium chloride and water are compounds as they are made up of two or more elements chemically combined in a fixed ratio by mass. Therefore, they have definite compositions.
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Calcium hydroxide
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Calcium sulphate
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Calcium oxychloride
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Slaked lime
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None of these
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Bleaching powder (CaOCl2) is calcium oxychloride. So the given option is correct.
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CaSO4.2H2O
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2CaSO4.H2O
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CuSO4.5H2O
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CuSO4
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None of these
B
Correct answer
Explanation
This is the correct option as molecular formula of Plaster of Paris is 2CaSO4.H2O.
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Plastic
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Car batteries
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Dyes
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TNT (Tri-Nitro Toluene)
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All of the above
E
Correct answer
Explanation
This is the correct option because all of the above are manufactured by mineral acid. Mineral acid is used in the manufacture of TNT (Tri-Nitro Toluene), dyes, car batteries and plastic.
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CuSO4.5H2O
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Na2CO3.10H2O
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CaSO4.2H2O
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FeSO4.7H2O
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None of these
E
Correct answer
Explanation
This is the correct option as all of the above are hydrated salts.
B
Correct answer
Explanation
CaSO4 +4C→CaS+4CO
So, this is a product formed.
CaSO4 +4C→CaS+4CO
So, this is a product formed.
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increases, decrease
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increases, increase
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decreases, decrease
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decreases, increase
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None of these
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Solubility of sulphates of alkaline earth metals decreases down the group due to decrease of hydration energy down the group as increase in cation size down the group is seen.
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Ca2SiO3
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Na2SiO3
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NaAIO3
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AI2O3
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Chemical formula for water glass is Na2SiO3.
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CaSO4.2H2O
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(CaSO4)2.H2O
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CaSO4
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2CaSO4.H2O
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Dead burnt plaster is CaSO4.
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FeSO4
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Fe (SO4)2
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Fe3 SO4
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Fe2 (SO4)3
D
Correct answer
Explanation
The formula for ferric sulphate is Fe2(SO4)3.
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Calcium sulphate
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Potassium hydroxide
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Sodium chloride
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Alum
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Caustic potash
E
Correct answer
Explanation
Caustic potash absorbs carbon dioxide.
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explosive
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dehydrating agent
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oxidising agent
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reducing agent
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Gunpowder may be used as an explosive.