Free Chemistry in Daily Life MCQs with Answers
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61. The only non metal exists in liquid state is ___________?
- A. Mercury
- B. Bromine
- C. Phosphorus
- D. Iodine
Explanation: Bromine is the only non-metal that is liquid at ordinary room temperature. Mercury is also liquid, but it is a metal.
Correct answer: Bromine62. Chlorophyll contains _____metal.
- A. Iron
- B. Calcium
- C. Magnesium
- D. Potassium
Explanation: The centre of a chlorophyll molecule contains magnesium, which helps it absorb light energy for photosynthesis. Iron is central to haemoglobin, a commonly confused comparison.
Correct answer: Magnesium63. Metal are highly ___________ ?
- A. Electropositive
- B. Electronegativity
- C. Both of these
- D. Neutral
Explanation: Metals readily lose electrons to form positive ions, so they are described as electropositive. Electronegativity refers to an atom’s tendency to attract electrons in a bond, a property generally stronger in non-metals.
Correct answer: Electropositive64. Which medicine can be used to make urine red in colour?
- A. isoniazir
- B. iron capsule
- C. Rifampicin
- D. Omeprazole
Explanation: Rifampicin can turn urine, sweat, tears, and other body fluids orange-red because of its strongly coloured metabolites. This harmless colour change is a characteristic effect of the medicine.
Correct answer: Rifampicin65. 1 Carat is equal to __________?
- A. 0.2 g
- B. 0.3 g
- C. 0.4 g
- D. 0.5 g
Explanation: A carat is a unit of mass used for gemstones and equals 200 milligrams, or 0.2 grams. It should not be confused with karat, which measures the purity of gold.
Correct answer: 0.2 g66. Pure limestone is called _______?
- A. Aluminum Oxide
- B. Calcium Carbonate
- C. Calcium Sulphate
- D. None of these
Explanation: Pure limestone is calcium carbonate, CaCO₃, the same chemical compound found in chalk and marble in different forms. Calcium sulphate is associated with gypsum, not limestone.
Correct answer: Calcium Carbonate67. Potassium nitrate is used in__________?
- A. Medicine
- B. Fertilizer
- C. Salt
- D. Glass
Explanation: Potassium nitrate is widely used as a nitrogen-potassium fertilizer because it supplies both nutrients needed for plant growth. It also has other uses, but fertilizer is the standard answer among these options.
Correct answer: Fertilizer68. The chemical name of chalk is
- A. Sodium nitrate
- B. Zinc sulfate
- C. Sulphuric acid
- D. Calcium carbonate
Explanation: Chalk is mainly calcium carbonate, CaCO₃, formed from compacted microscopic shells or other calcium-rich material. The other choices are different chemical substances, including an acid and salts.
Correct answer: Calcium carbonate69. What is the name of that system, which uses radioactivity to decide the period of materials of-pre-historic period ?
- A. Radium dating
- B. Uranium dating
- C. Carbon dating
- D. Deuterium dating
Explanation: Carbon dating estimates the age of once-living material by measuring the remaining radioactive carbon-14 and comparing it with its known decay rate. It is useful for archaeological materials within a limited age range.
Correct answer: Carbon dating70. Milk tastes sour when kept in the open for sometime due to the formation of __________?
- A. lactic acid
- B. citric acid
- C. acetic acid
- D. carbonic acid
Explanation: Bacteria convert milk sugar, lactose, into lactic acid when milk is left exposed, lowering its pH and producing the sour taste. Acetic acid is associated more with vinegar production.
Correct answer: lactic acid