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Practice Common Names and Chemical Formulas – GK Quiz with Answers – Level 2

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  1. Question 1

    Consider the following statements about calcium sulphate compounds.

    1. Gypsum is calcium sulphate with two water molecules, CaSO4.2H2O.

    2. Plaster of Paris is calcium sulphate with seven water molecules.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  2. Question 2

    Which one of the following pairs of common name and chemical name is correctly matched?

  3. Question 3

    Which one of the following is NOT a form of calcium carbonate?

  4. Question 4

    Quick lime is treated with water, and the product is then treated with carbon dioxide. Consider the following substances.

    1. Slaked lime

    2. Limestone

    3. Quick lime

    Select the correct order in which these substances appear.

  5. Question 5

    How does soda ash differ from washing soda?

  6. Question 6

    Milk of magnesia, used as an antacid, is chemically:

  7. Question 7

    Match List-I with List-II.

    List-I (Common name)List-II (Formula)
    A. Epsom salt1. D2O
    B. Common salt2. CaOCl2
    C. Bleaching powder3. NaCl
    D. Heavy water4. MgSO4.7H2O

    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  8. Question 8

    Consider the following statements.

    1. Dry ice is solid carbon dioxide and is used as a refrigerant.

    2. A suspension of slaked lime in water is called milk of lime.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  9. Question 9

    Water gas is also called synthesis gas or syngas. Why?

  10. Question 10

    Which one of the following ores is the odd one out based on its chemical composition?

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