Practice General concepts of chemistry - general science mcq Online Quiz (set-1) For All Competitive Exams

Q-1)   In the following equations : NaCO3 + xHCL ⟶ 2NaCl + CO2 + H2O, the value x is

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

Na2CO3 2HCl ⟶ 2NaCl CO2 + H2O


Q-2)   The total number of atoms represented by the compound CuSO4 .5H2O is

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

1 atom of Cu + 1 atom of sulphur + 9 atoms of oxygen + 10 atoms of hydrogen.

Total number of atoms in the compound is 21.


Q-3)   Which of the following does not corrode when exposed to the atmosphere?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

Gold is a noble metal.


Q-4)   Which one is a bivalent ion?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

Ca++ and S– –


Q-5)   Slow eating away of iron articles in the presence of moist air is called

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

Rusting is a process in which iron gets converted into hydrated iron oxide in presence of moisture.

$2Fe + 3/2O_2 + xH_2O ⟶ {Fe_2O_3.xH_2O} ↙ {rust}$


Q-6)   In the reaction : PbO + C ⟶ Pb + CO

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

In this carbon reduces PbO to Pb so carbon (C) is reducing agent (reductant) PbO acts as oxidising agent (oxidant) as it oxidises C to CO.


Q-7)   The branch of chemistry which deals with study of physical properties and conditions is

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-8)   Which of the following is most unreactive ?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

Mg++ (12 – 2 = 10e ) = 2, 8

Hence have complete octel hence inert.


Q-9)   The observation that does not indicate a chemical reaction is

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

A chemical reaction is generally accompanied by a change of temperature, colour or evolution of a gas.


Q-10)   $Na_2S_2O_3$ represent the compound

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-11)   CuO + H2 ⟶ Cu + H2O Above reaction is an example of

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

It involves oxidation and reduction.


Q-12)   A molal solution is one that contains 1 mole of a solute in

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

Molal solution contains 1 mole of solute in 1000 g solvent.


Q-13)   Chemical equations are balanced in accordance with the

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-14)   The reactions in which two compounds exchange their radicals to form two new compounds are called

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-15)   A redox reaction is one in which -

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-16)   Chemical formula of Aluminium sulphate is

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)


Q-17)   Which is not a balanced equation ?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

2Fe + 3Cl2 ⟶ 2FeCl3 (balanced chemical eqn.)


Q-18)   Which of the following is not an endothermic process?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

Dissolution of conc. H2SO4in water produces a lot of heat.


Q-19)   Which of the following involves combination of two elements?

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Explanation:

Both Na and O2 are elements.


Q-20)   The chromate and dicharomate ions are respectively

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)