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