Elements and compounds acids bases salts petroleum products fertilizers pesticides metallurgy and food adulterants. - One Line Questions
1.
What is the pH of a neutral solution? —
7
2.
Which of the following is a strong acid? —
Hydrochloric acid
3.
Which type of compound typically turns red litmus paper blue? —
Base
4.
What is the chemical symbol for gold? —
Au
5.
The Bessemer process is used for the production of: —
Steel
6.
What is the primary ore of iron? —
Haematite
7.
What is the chemical formula for calcium carbonate? —
CaCO3
8.
Which element is essential for the formation of hemoglobin in red blood cells? —
Iron
9.
A substance that changes color in the presence of an acid or base is called a(n): —
Indicator
10.
Which metal is extracted from the ore galena? —
Lead
11.
What is the main metal present in stainless steel? —
Iron
12.
Which process is used to purify impure metals by melting them and allowing them to solidify? —
Zone refining
13.
What is the main component of natural gas? —
Methane
14.
Organophosphates are a class of: —
Insecticides
15.
Which acid is found in vinegar? —
Acetic acid
16.
What is the main use of asphalt, a product of petroleum distillation? —
Road construction
17.
Which petroleum product is primarily used as fuel for jet engines? —
Kerosene
18.
Which fraction of petroleum is used as fuel for diesel engines? —
Diesel oil
19.
What is the chemical formula for sulfuric acid? —
H2SO4
20.
Adulteration of chili powder with brick dust is done to: —
Increase weight and volume
21.
Which term describes a substance that can neutralize an acid? —
Base
22.
What is the chemical symbol for iron? —
Fe
23.
Which metal is extracted from bauxite ore? —
Aluminum
24.
What is the chemical formula for common salt? —
NaCl
25.
Which of the following is a non-metal that is a liquid at room temperature? —
Bromine
26.
The adulteration of turmeric powder with which substance is common? —
Lead chromate
27.
Which gas is produced during the fractional distillation of petroleum and used as LPG? —
Propane and Butane
28.
What is the main component of LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas)? —
Propane and butane
29.
The presence of 'benzoic acid' in food products often indicates: —
Preservative
30.
Potassium nitrate (KNO3) is a type of fertilizer known as: —
Potassic fertilizer
31.
Which of the following is a noble gas? —
Helium
32.
Which non-metal is crucial for the formation of all organic compounds? —
Carbon
33.
Which of the following is a selective herbicide, meaning it targets specific weeds? —
2,4-D
34.
What is the primary nutrient in urea, a common fertilizer? —
Nitrogen
35.
Which of the following is a widely used insecticide? —
DDT
36.
Which element is a primary macronutrient for plants, crucial for photosynthesis? —
Nitrogen
37.
Which of the following is a systemic insecticide, absorbed by the plant and toxic to pests that feed on it? —
Neonicotinoids
38.
DDT (Dichloro-diphenyl-trichloroethane) is a pesticide that has been banned in many countries due to its: —
Persistence and bioaccumulation
39.
What is the process of extracting a metal from its ore called? —
Metallurgy
40.
The process of converting iron ore into iron is called: —
41.
Which element is the most abundant in the Earth's crust? —
Oxygen
42.
Which method is used to extract highly reactive metals like sodium from their molten salts? —
Electrolysis
43.
Which process involves heating an ore in the presence of excess air to convert it into its oxide? —
Roasting
44.
Which of the following is an amphoteric substance, meaning it can act as both an acid and a base? —
Water
45.
What is the common adulterant found in milk? —
Water
46.
What is the main purpose of adding fertilizers to soil? —
To provide essential nutrients for plant growth
47.
Which fertilizer provides phosphorus to plants? —
Superphosphate
48.
Which of the following is a common household base? —
Baking soda
49.
Which of the following is a common adulterant in ground spices, used to enhance color? —
Artificial colors like Sudan dyes
50.
What is formed when an acid reacts with a base? —
Water and a salt