Chemistry Questions

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Which of the Following is an Amorphous solid?

A) Quartz Glass(Sio2) B) Chrome Alum
C) Silicon Carbide(SiC) D) Graphite
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Quartz Glass(Sio2)

Explanation:

An amorphous or non-crystalline solid is a solid that lacks the long-range order that is characteristic of a crystal. In Brief, An amorphous solid is any noncrystalline solid in which the atoms and molecules are not organized in a definite lattice pattern. Such solids include glass, plastic, and gel.

Quartz glass (SiO2) is an amorphous solid due to its short range order of constituent particles. Note Quartz is a crystalline solid while quartz glass is an amorphous solid.

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Q:

When water freezes its density

A) decreases B) remains constant
C) increases D) become zero
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) decreases

Explanation:

When water freezes its density decreases.

Water at ordinary temperatures contracts and increases in density as it is cooled, like most substances. But at about 4°C it reaches a maximum density and then decreases in density as it approaches the freezing point.

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' Misch metal ' is widely used in manufacture of which of the following

A) Material of car brake B) Smoke detectors
C) Cigarette lighters D) Emergency lights
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Cigarette lighters

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Silver Mirror test is given by which one of the following compounds?

1. Benzophenone

2. Acetaldehyde

3. Acetone

4. Formaldehyde

A) Only 1 B) Only 2
C) 1 and 3 D) 2 and 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 2 and 4

Explanation:

Both Formaldehyde and Acetaldehyde will give this test

 HCHO[Ag(NH3)2+]    Silver mirrorAg + Organic compound

 CH3-CHO [Ag(NH3)2+] AgSilver mirror+ Organic compound 

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The metal which reacts most violently with with cold water is

A) calcium B) sodium
C) magnesium D) potassium
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) potassium

Explanation:

Potassium reacts violently with water liberating hydrogen. The reaction is so violent that the liberated hydrogen catches fire.

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How many electrons are there in Na+

A) 1 B) 10
C) 11 D) 12
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 10

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Which one of the following elements is the poorest conductor of heat

A) sodium B) lead
C) zinc D) mercury
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) lead

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What is the element present in urea

A) C,H,O B) C,N,O
C) C,N,H D) C,O,N,H
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) C,O,N,H

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