Metal And Its Compounds — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations
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Question 1 of 40
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The chemical name for "caustic soda" is:
Correct Answer: Option B — sodium hydroxide
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sodium hydroxide is the correct answer to “The chemical name for "caustic soda" is:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal And Its Compounds.
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Question 2 of 40
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Mercury is the only metal that remains liquid at 0°C. this is due to . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option B — Its high ionization energy and loose metallic bond
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Its high ionization energy and loose metallic bond is the correct answer to “Mercury is the only metal that remains liquid at 0°C. this is due to . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal And Its Compounds.
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Question 3 of 40
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Match List I with List II . List-I List-II a. German silver 1. Tin b. Solder 2. Nickel c. Bleaching powder 3. Sodium d. Hypo 4. Chlorine
Correct Answer: Option A — a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3
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a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3 is the correct answer to “Match List I with List II . List-I List-II a. German silver 1. Tin b. Solder 2. Nickel c. Bleaching powder 3. Sodium d. Hypo 4. Chlorine”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal And Its Compounds.
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Question 4 of 40
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What is another name for calcium oxide?
Correct Answer: Option A — Quick lime
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Quick lime is the correct answer to “What is another name for calcium oxide”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal And Its Compounds.
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Question 5 of 40
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Constantan is an alloy of copper and . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option B — nickel
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nickel is the correct answer to “Constantan is an alloy of copper and . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal And Its Compounds.
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Question 6 of 40
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How Magnesium Milk is Used
Correct Answer: Option A — laxative
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laxative is the correct answer to “How Magnesium Milk is Used”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal And Its Compounds.
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Question 7 of 40
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The sulphide ores are converted into oxides by heating strongly in the presence of excess air. This process is known as:
Correct Answer: Option D — Roasting
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Roasting is the correct answer to “The sulphide ores are converted into oxides by heating strongly in the presence of excess air. This process is known as:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal And Its Compounds.
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Question 8 of 40
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Which of the following is the least reactive?
Correct Answer: Option B — mercury
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mercury is the correct answer to “Which of the following is the least reactive”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal And Its Compounds.
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Question 9 of 40
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Which one of the following is not an alkaline earth metal?
Correct Answer: Option D — sodium
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sodium is the correct answer to “Which one of the following is not an alkaline earth metal”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal And Its Compounds.
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Question 10 of 40
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Natrium is the Latin name of which of the following:
Correct Answer: Option B — Sodium
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Sodium is the correct answer to “Natrium is the Latin name of which of the following:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal And Its Compounds.
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Question 11 of 40
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The softest mineral, Talc (Soapstone) is mainly
Correct Answer: Option D — Magnesium Silicate
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Magnesium Silicate is the correct answer to “The softest mineral, Talc (Soapstone) is mainly”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal And Its Compounds.
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Question 12 of 40
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Tooth enamel is made up of which one of the following calcium compounds?
Correct Answer: Option D — Calcium phosphate
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Calcium phosphate is the correct answer to “Tooth enamel is made up of which one of the following calcium compounds”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal And Its Compounds.
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Question 13 of 40
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Which one of the following colours is supplied by Sodium Chromate?
Correct Answer: Option B — Red
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Red is the correct answer to “Which one of the following colours is supplied by Sodium Chromate”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal And Its Compounds.
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Question 14 of 40
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Which one of the following metals is accessed in the native state?
Correct Answer: Option B — Gold
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Gold is the correct answer to “Which one of the following metals is accessed in the native state”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal And Its Compounds.
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Question 15 of 40
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A combustible gas is liberated when caustic soda solution is heated with
Correct Answer: Option D — Zn
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Zn is the correct answer to “A combustible gas is liberated when caustic soda solution is heated with”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal And Its Compounds.
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Question 16 of 40
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Chemically 'Plaster of Paris' is
Correct Answer: Option A — Calcium Sulphate
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Calcium Sulphate is the correct answer to “Chemically 'Plaster of Paris' is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal And Its Compounds.
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Question 17 of 40
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Fill in the blanks using the correct option for the following statements from the given alternatives. On heating the . . . . . . . ., a plaster of Paris is obtained.
Correct Answer: Option C — Gypsum
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Gypsum is the correct answer to “Fill in the blanks using the correct option for the following statements from the given alternatives. On heating the . . . . . . . ., a plaster of Paris is obtained.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal And Its Compounds.
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Question 18 of 40
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Which of the following compounds is used in gun powder?
Correct Answer: Option B — KNO3
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KNO3 is the correct answer to “Which of the following compounds is used in gun powder”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal And Its Compounds.
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Question 19 of 40
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. . . . . . . . is never found as a free element in nature.
Correct Answer: Option A — Ca
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Ca is the correct answer to “. . . . . . . . is never found as a free element in nature.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal And Its Compounds.
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Question 20 of 40
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The most abundant metal in the earth's crust is
Correct Answer: Option C — Al
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Al is the correct answer to “The most abundant metal in the earth's crust is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal And Its Compounds.
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Question 21 of 40
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Doctors, Artists and Sculptors use Calcium Sulphate which is popularly known as
Correct Answer: Option D — Plaster of Paris
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Plaster of Paris is the correct answer to “Doctors, Artists and Sculptors use Calcium Sulphate which is popularly known as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal And Its Compounds.
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Question 22 of 40
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Metal that remains in a liquid state above 35°C temperature is:
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A and B
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Both A and B is the correct answer to “Metal that remains in a liquid state above 35°C temperature is:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal And Its Compounds.
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Question 23 of 40
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What is the Chemical symbol of Lead?
Correct Answer: Option A — Pb
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Pb is the correct answer to “What is the Chemical symbol of Lead”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal And Its Compounds.
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Question 24 of 40
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Hard steel contains
Correct Answer: Option B — 0.5 to 1.5% carbon
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0.5 to 1.5% carbon is the correct answer to “Hard steel contains”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal And Its Compounds.
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Question 25 of 40
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Match List I with List II . List-I List-II a. Blue vitriol 1. Sodium bicarbonate b. Epsom salt 2. Sodium hydroxide c. Baking soda 3. Magnesium sulphate d. Caustic soda 4. Copper sulphate
Correct Answer: Option B — a-4, b-3, c-1, d-2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
a-4, b-3, c-1, d-2 is the correct answer to “Match List I with List II . List-I List-II a. Blue vitriol 1. Sodium bicarbonate b. Epsom salt 2. Sodium hydroxide c. Baking soda 3. Magnesium sulphate d. Caustic soda 4. Copper sulphate”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal And Its Compounds.
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Question 26 of 40
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German silver is an alloy of
Correct Answer: Option D — copper, zinc and nickel
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copper, zinc and nickel is the correct answer to “German silver is an alloy of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal And Its Compounds.
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Question 27 of 40
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What does lime make by reacting with chlorine?
Correct Answer: Option D — Bleaching powder
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Bleaching powder is the correct answer to “What does lime make by reacting with chlorine”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal And Its Compounds.
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Question 28 of 40
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Identify the liquid metal used in the thermometer.
Correct Answer: Option A — Mercury
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Mercury is the correct answer to “Identify the liquid metal used in the thermometer.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal And Its Compounds.
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Question 29 of 40
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Which of the following metal (shown by its symbol) is generally used for making filaments of bulb?
Correct Answer: Option D — W
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W is the correct answer to “Which of the following metal (shown by its symbol) is generally used for making filaments of bulb”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal And Its Compounds.
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Question 30 of 40
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. . . . . . . . metal reacts intensely with cold water.
Correct Answer: Option A — Na
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Na is the correct answer to “. . . . . . . . metal reacts intensely with cold water.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal And Its Compounds.
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Question 31 of 40
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Which one among the following metals is used in fireworks to make a brilliant white light?
Correct Answer: Option D — Silver
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Silver is the correct answer to “Which one among the following metals is used in fireworks to make a brilliant white light”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal And Its Compounds.
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Question 32 of 40
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Brass is a mixture of:
Correct Answer: Option D — 30% zinc and 70% copper
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30% zinc and 70% copper is the correct answer to “Brass is a mixture of:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal And Its Compounds.
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Question 33 of 40
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Which of the following metals are mixed with chromium to make stainless steel?
Correct Answer: Option A — Nickel and iron
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Nickel and iron is the correct answer to “Which of the following metals are mixed with chromium to make stainless steel”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal And Its Compounds.
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Question 34 of 40
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What is the correct formula of washing soda?
Correct Answer: Option A — Na2CO3.10H2O
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Na2CO3.10H2O is the correct answer to “What is the correct formula of washing soda”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal And Its Compounds.
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Question 35 of 40
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Naturally occurring inorganic elements or compounds in the Earth's crust are called:
Correct Answer: Option B — Mineral matter
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Mineral matter is the correct answer to “Naturally occurring inorganic elements or compounds in the Earth's crust are called:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal And Its Compounds.
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Question 36 of 40
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The chemical formula of sodium carbonate is:
Correct Answer: Option D — Na2CO3
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Na2CO3 is the correct answer to “The chemical formula of sodium carbonate is:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal And Its Compounds.
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Question 37 of 40
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Which of the following compounds is used as drying agent?
Correct Answer: Option A — Calcium oxide
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Calcium oxide is the correct answer to “Which of the following compounds is used as drying agent”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal And Its Compounds.
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Question 38 of 40
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What is plaster of paris made of?
Correct Answer: Option C — Gypsum
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Gypsum is the correct answer to “What is plaster of paris made of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal And Its Compounds.
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Question 39 of 40
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What is the compound formed when Ag + and Cl - are combined?
Correct Answer: Option C — Silver chloride
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Silver chloride is the correct answer to “What is the compound formed when Ag + and Cl - are combined”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal And Its Compounds.
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Question 40 of 40
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In bleaching powder . . . . . . . . bleaching agent is present.
Correct Answer: Option D — chlorine
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chlorine is the correct answer to “In bleaching powder . . . . . . . . bleaching agent is present.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Metal And Its Compounds.
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