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Practice Common Names and Chemical Formulas – GK Quiz with Answers – Level 3

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  1. Question 1

    Consider the following statements about calcium compounds:

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

    2. Plaster of Paris is calcium sulphate with one molecule of water for each CaSO4.

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

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  2. Question 2

    Match List-I with List-II:

    List-I (Common name)List-II (Formula)
    A. Caustic soda1. Na2CO3.10H2O
    B. Baking soda2. NaHCO3
    C. Washing soda3. Na2CO3
    D. Soda ash4. NaOH

    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  3. Question 3

    Match List-I with List-II:

    List-I (Common name)List-II (Formula)
    A. Milk of magnesia1. CaOCl2
    B. Epsom salt2. D2O
    C. Bleaching powder3. Mg(OH)2
    D. Heavy water4. MgSO4.7H2O

    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  4. Question 4

    Consider the following statements about gas mixtures:

    1. Water gas is also called synthesis gas because compounds such as methanol are made from it.

    2. Producer gas is a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  5. Question 5

    Match List-I with List-II:

    List-I (Ore)List-II (Formula)
    A. Cinnabar1. ZnS
    B. Galena2. ZnCO3
    C. Zinc blende3. HgS
    D. Calamine4. PbS

    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  6. Question 6

    Consider the following statements about ores:

    1. Magnetite is an ore of iron with the formula Fe3O4.

    2. Copper pyrites has the formula CuFeS2.

    3. Haematite has the formula Fe3O4.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  7. Question 7

    Quick lime is treated with water, and the product is then allowed to absorb carbon dioxide. The final substance formed is:

  8. Question 8

    Consider the following statements:

    1. Limestone, marble and chalk all have the same chemical composition, calcium carbonate.

    2. Dry ice is used as a refrigerant.

    3. Adding water to quick lime directly produces limestone.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  9. Question 9

    Match List-I with List-II:

    List-I (Ore)List-II (Metal)
    A. Cinnabar1. Lead
    B. Galena2. Mercury
    C. Copper pyrites3. Iron
    D. Haematite4. Copper

    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  10. Question 10

    Consider the following statements:

    1. The mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen is called synthesis gas because compounds such as methanol are made from it.

    2. Producer gas is a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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