Easy One Liner MCQ Quiz on Basic Chemical Formulas of Compounds

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The PVC coating on conductor wire prevents

Short Circuit

Sodium or potassium salts of carboxylic acid are called

Soap

The general formula of soap is

RCOONa

Soap is produced by the reaction of glycerol with alkali

Glycerol with alkali

A byproduct of soap is

Glycerin

Soap contains antiseptic properties due to the presence of

Phenol

Soap-free soap is called

Detergent

Alfred Nobel invented

Dynamite

Potassium Nitrate is mainly found in gunpowder

Potassium Nitrate

What is RDX?

An explosive

Fireworks contain various salts to produce different colors. Which salt is responsible for the green color in fireworks?

Barium

Mica is the ore of which minerals

Mica

Sulfide ores are roasted to convert them into oxides at a high temperature. This process is called

Roasting

Galena is the ore of

Lead

The chief ore of copper is

Chalcopyrite

The material that conducts electricity in a molten state is called

Electrolyte

The process of refining metals by using their oxides is called

Poling

The process of heating ores in the presence of oxygen is called

Roasting

The froth flotation method is used for the concentration of which ore?

Sulfide

Gypsum is an example of

Sulfate

Bakelite is an example of

Insulator

A polymer used in flooring and tile making is

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)

What mixture is used to purify gold?

Aqua regia

Which chemical element is required to electrolytically purify iron?

Manganese

Thin steel sheets can be made from?

Iron

Which natural phenomenon causes the most damage to objects made of iron and steel in forests and jungles?

Rust

What happens when iron is left exposed to moist air?

It forms a red-brown layer called rust

To make iron oxide, …reacts with steam

Iron

When ferrous sulfate crystals are heated in a test tube, the products formed are

Ferric Oxide + Water + Sulfur Dioxide + Sulfur Trioxide

The chemical formula of Iron (I) Oxide is

Fe₂O₃

The chemical formula of Ferrous Sulfate Crystals is

FeSO₄·7H₂O

When hydrochloric acid is added to iron filings, the products formed are

Hydrogen gas and Ferric Chloride

The atomic number of an element is 26. The element is

Iron (Fe)

The color of rust is

Red-brown

The chemical formula of Ferrous Chloride is

FeCl₂

A patient suffering from hyperacidity can be given which antacid for relief?

Mg(OH)₂

When magnesium burns in the presence of oxygen, the product formed is

Magnesium Oxide

The symbol for magnesium is

Mg

Magnesium milk is used in

Antacid

When magnesium ribbon burns with a bright white flame and turns into a ….colored powder

White

MgCl₂ dissolves in

Water

The dissolution of MgO is

Neutral

Magnesium hydroxide is prepared by mixing magnesium oxide with water

Magnesium Hydroxide

For which purpose is alum used

To purify water

The chemical formula K₂SO₄ represents

Potassium Sulfate

The chemical symbol for which element is derived from the Latin word ‘Kalium’?

Potassium

Used for water purification

Alum

An example of ‘alum’ is

Potash alum

The chemical formula of Potassium Nitrate is

KNO₃

This metal needs to be stored in oil

Potassium

An important ore of boron is

Monazite

The lead ore is

Galena

An important ore of copper is

Malachite

Bleaching powder is not used for

Making bread

When gypsum is heated at 373K, it loses water of crystallization and converts into Calcium Sulfate Hemihydrate

Plaster of Paris

Atomic number …… forms a basic oxide

20

The color of the residue formed when carbon dioxide is passed through a solution of calcium hydroxide

White

In gypsum, the number of water molecules present as water of crystallization is

Two

The chemical name of lime water is

Calcium Hydroxide

Gypsum is a/an

Chemically precipitated sedimentary rock

The formula of calcium phosphate is

Ca₃(PO₄)₂

Calcium forms

Teeth

Limestone is a/an

Calcium Carbonate

The most active ingredient in bleaching powder is

Calcium Hypochlorite

The chemical name of chalk is

Calcium Carbonate

The atomic number of calcium is

40

Calcium oxide is used as a drying agent for ionic compounds

Calcium Oxide

The correct formula of calcium hydroxide is

Ca(OH)₂

What is formed when calcium oxide reacts with water?

Slaked lime

What is the bleaching agent present in bleaching powder?

Chlorine

What is gypsum converted into when dissolved in water?

Calcium sulfate hemihydrate

What is the formula of lime used to make slaked lime?

CaO

What is the chemical name of slaked lime?

Calcium hydroxide

What is quicklime also called?

Calcium oxide

What is the chemical formula of calcium oxide?

CaO

What is the chemical formula of calcium hydroxide?

Ca(OH)₂

What is the chemical formula of gypsum?

CaSO₄·2H₂O

What is the chemical formula of Plaster of Paris?

CaSO₄·½H₂O

Which is the most ductile metal?

Gold

Which element is known as the noble metal?

Gold

In which solvent does gold dissolve?

Aqua regia

Which is the most ductile metal?

Silver

What compound is formed when Ag reacts with chlorine?

Silver chloride

Which metal is found in nature in its free form?

Silver

What metal is used in photographic films?

Silver

What happens when silver chloride is exposed to sunlight?

It turns black due to decomposition

Which metal is the best conductor of electricity?

Silver

What happens when silver bromide is exposed to sunlight?

Bromine gas is released

Calcium sulfate hemihydrate is known as?

Plaster of Paris

In the given chemical reaction, what is the total number of atoms present in the products? Zn + H₂SO₄ → ZnSO₄ + H₂

8 atoms

What is the chemical process in which limestone is heated to produce lime and carbon dioxide?

Decomposition reaction

What is Mohr’s salt, used as a reliable source of ferrous ions in analytical chemistry?

FeSO₄(NH₄)₂SO₄·6H₂O

What is the chemical formula of marble (calcium carbonate)?

CaCO₃

What is a wrong statement about Plaster of Paris?

It is also known as calcium sulfate dihydrate

What is the correct formula for bleaching powder?

CaOCl₂

Which chemical is used to make plaster from gypsum?

Calcium sulfate dihydrate (CaSO₄·2H₂O)

What is used to make quicklime (calcium oxide) from limestone?

Calcium hydroxide

What is the chemical name for X, which is formed by heating gypsum and used for setting fractures?

Plaster of Paris

At what temperature is Plaster of Paris made?

100°C

What is used to make the shiny finish on walls?

Calcium carbonate

What substance, X, is used by doctors to set fractures by keeping bones in place?

Plaster of Paris

What is the correct statement about Plaster of Paris?

It does not change when exposed to water

Plaster of Paris is made from?

Gypsum

What is the second name of Calcium Oxide?

Quicklime

When carbon dioxide gas is passed through lime water, due to the formation of ….. this turns milky

CaCO₃

Which potassium salt is obtained as a byproduct during alcohol fermentation?

Potassium bitartrate

Which element listed below is a member of the actinide series?

Thorium

Which process involves heating a solid until it vaporizes and then condensing the vapor back into a solid on a cool surface?

Sublimation

Which organic acid has four carbon atoms and is found in butter?

Butyric acid

Identify the element that belongs to both Group 1 and Group 17.

Hydrogen

Which element from the boron family has a high melting point, making it suitable for recording temperature extremes?

Gallium

What is the chemical formula for the aldehyde group?

–CHO

Which organic compound is an alkaloid and has been found in tea, coffee, and chocolate?

Caffeine

What is the IUPAC name of ethyl bromide?

3-Bromopropane

Which scientist proposed the law of octaves?

John Newlands

What is the chemical name for the 1,3-isomer of benzenediol?

Resorcinol

What is another name for methyl ethyl ketone?

2-Butanone

What is the name of calcium sulfate hemihydrate?

Plaster of Paris

What should be applied on a bee sting and a wasp sting, respectively?

Baking soda for a bee sting and vinegar for a wasp sting

What is the process of forming a thick layer of oxide on aluminum called?

Anodization

Which metal reacts with oxygen to form a protective oxide layer, preventing further corrosion?

Aluminum

What metal is most abundant in the earth’s crust?

Aluminum

What is the chemical name for Al₂(SO₄)₃, commonly used as a coagulant?

Aluminum sulfate

What is the percentage of oxygen in I₂(SO₄)₃?

56.1%

What chemical compounds are used in black-and-white photography?

Silver chloride and silver bromide

Which element reacts with silver, causing it to turn black?

Sulfur

What are the main components of Portland cement?

CaO, SiO₂, Al₂O₃, Fe₂O₃

Which element with atomic number 35 has a dark red-brown color and a strong, irritating smell?

Bromine

Which is the most reactive metal?

Sodium

Who discovered sodium’s reaction with alcohols and related compounds in 1850?

Alexander Williamson

Who proposed the theory of nucleophilic substitution reactions involving alkyl halides and related compounds?

Edward Davis

Which chemical compound is used to preserve the color and protect food and beverages from bacteria?

Potassium metabisulfite

Which is the most common volcanic ash mineral, also found in geysers and hot springs?

Cinnabar

According to IUPAC nomenclature, which functional group –OH is characteristic of a compound that typically has a bent shape similar to water?

Alcohol

Which S-block element is a silver-white metal used in the manufacture of gyroscopic springs, electrical contacts, and non-sparking tools when alloyed with copper and nickel?

Beryllium

Which functional group with the formula R–X is typically substituted by Group 17 elements in organic compounds?

Alkyl halides

Identify a solid form of carbon known for its slippery feel and layered structure.

Graphite

What is the chemical formula of ethene?

C₂H₄

The application of KMnO₄ is associated with which process: producing carboxylic acid directly from alcohol?

Oxidation reaction

What is the primary component of biogas?

Methane

Which chemical compound with the formula C₃H₄O is primarily used in the production of acrylic acid and its derivatives?

Acrolein

What is the primary salt dissolved in seawater?

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Sodium chloride

Which IUPAC group of compounds contains halogens?

Halohydrocarbons

Which functional group is related to olefin gas?

Alkenes

Why can’t we write CINA instead of NaCl for the chemical formula of sodium chloride?

The rule is to write the name of the metal first

What type of chemical reaction occurs when acetic acid and baking soda react?

Neutralization

What is the chemical formula of ammonia?

NH₃

What is the simple chemical formula for calcium oxide?

CaO

Which organic compound is used to neutralize fatty acids and convert them into soap through saponification?

Sodium hydroxide

What is the chemical name of N₂O₅?

Dinitrogen pentoxide

Which compound is responsible for the spicy taste in chili peppers?

Capsaicin

Which food item has a pH between 2 and 3, making it acidic?

Lemon juice

Which organic compound, with the formula CHCl₃, changes into gas quickly when exposed to air?

Chloroform

What is the chemical formula of baking soda?

NaHCO₃

Name a sublimable substance that can transition from solid to gas without passing through a liquid phase.

Naphthalene

Salty water is saturated with which ionic compound?

Sodium chloride

What is the most common cause of the yellowing of the Taj Mahal?

Acid rain

What is the chemical name of the saturated aqueous solution of calcium hydroxide?

Limewater

Which white powder, commonly found in modern kitchens, produces carbon dioxide when mixed with acid?

Sodium bicarbonate

What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER)?

Lipid synthesis and transportation

Which sulfur compound is used to extend the shelf life of fresh meats and sausages?

Sodium metabisulfite

Which rule applies only to calcium ions in the context of the octet rule?

Ca

What is the chemical formula of water?

H₂O

What is the formula for common salt?

NaCl

What is the formula of carbon dioxide?

CO₂

What is the formula of methane?

CH₄

What is the chemical formula of ammonia?

NH₃

What is the formula of sulfuric acid?

H₂SO₄

What is the formula of hydrochloric acid?

HCl

What is the formula of nitric acid?

HNO₃

What is the formula of calcium carbonate?

CaCO₃

What is the formula for glucose?

C₆H₁₂O₆

What is the formula for ethanol?

C₂H₅OH

What is the formula of acetic acid?

CH₃COOH

What is the formula for baking soda?

NaHCO₃

What is the formula of bleaching powder?

Ca(OCl)₂

What is the chemical formula of lime water?

Ca(OH)₂

What is the formula for quicklime?

CaO

What is the formula of rust?

Fe₂O₃·xH₂O

What is the formula of ozone?

O₃

What is the formula of hydrogen peroxide?

H₂O₂

What is the formula of laughing gas?

N₂O

What is the chemical formula of gypsum?

CaSO₄·2H₂O

What is the formula of washing soda?

Na₂CO₃·10H₂O

What is the formula of Epsom salt?

MgSO₄·7H₂O

What is the formula for sugar (sucrose)?

C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁

What is the formula for potassium permanganate?

KMnO₄

What is the formula of chloroform?

CHCl₃

What is the formula for hydrogen sulfide?

H₂S

What is the formula for sodium hydroxide?

NaOH

What is the formula of potassium hydroxide?

KOH

What is the formula for nitric oxide?

NO

What is the formula for carbon monoxide?

CO

What is the formula for calcium chloride?

CaCl₂

What is the formula for magnesium oxide?

MgO

What is the formula for aluminum sulfate?

Al₂(SO₄)₃

What is the formula for zinc sulfate?

ZnSO₄

What is the formula for copper(II) sulfate?

CuSO₄

What is the formula for silver nitrate?

AgNO₃

What is the formula of lead(II) nitrate?

Pb(NO₃)₂

What is the formula of ferrous sulfate?

FeSO₄

What is the formula for ammonium nitrate?

NH₄NO₃

What is the formula for ammonium chloride?

NH₄Cl

What is the formula for sodium carbonate?

Na₂CO₃

What is the formula for sodium thiosulfate?

Na₂S₂O₃

What is the formula for barium sulfate?

BaSO₄

What is the formula for calcium phosphate?

Ca₃(PO₄)₂

What is the formula for magnesium hydroxide?

Mg(OH)₂

What is the formula for phosphoric acid?

H₃PO₄

What is the formula for acetic anhydride?

(C₂H₃O)₂O

What is the formula for ethylene glycol?

C₂H₆O₂

What is the formula for potassium chloride?

KCl

What is the formula for sodium nitrate?

NaNO₃

What is the formula for calcium sulfate?

CaSO₄

What is the formula for aluminum chloride?

AlCl₃

What is the formula for copper(II) chloride?

CuCl₂

What is the formula for sodium bicarbonate?

NaHCO₃

What is the formula for potassium bromide?

KBr

What is the formula for calcium hydroxide?

Ca(OH)₂

What is the formula for lithium carbonate?

Li₂CO₃

What is the formula for sodium sulfate?

Na₂SO₄

What is the formula for potassium iodide?

KI

What is the formula for magnesium sulfate?

MgSO₄

What is the formula for zinc oxide?

ZnO

What is the formula for copper(II) oxide?

CuO

What is the formula for iron(III) oxide?

Fe₂O₃

What is the formula for potassium dichromate?

K₂Cr₂O₇

What is the formula for sodium acetate?

NaC₂H₃O₂

What is the formula for sodium chloride?

NaCl

What is the formula for potassium nitrate?

KNO₃

What is the formula for calcium nitride?

Ca₃N₂

What is the formula for iron(II) sulfate?

FeSO₄

What is the formula for potassium carbonate?

K₂CO₃

What is the formula for sodium hydroxide in solid form?

NaOH

What is the formula for ferric chloride?

FeCl₃

What is the formula for sodium phosphide?

Na₃P

What is the formula for magnesium carbonate?

MgCO₃

What is the formula for sodium silicate?

Na₂SiO₃

What is the formula for copper(II) sulfate pentahydrate?

CuSO₄·5H₂O

What is the formula for sodium chromate?

Na₂CrO₄

What is the formula for potassium permanganate in solid form?

KMnO₄

What is the formula for calcium acetate?

Ca(C₂H₃O₂)₂

What is the formula for potassium carbonate?

K₂CO₃

What is the formula for lithium hydroxide?

LiOH

What is the formula for silicon dioxide?

SiO₂

What is the formula for calcium phosphate dihydrate?

Ca₃(PO₄)₂·2H₂O

What is the formula for ammonium sulfate?

(NH₄)₂SO₄

What is the formula for zinc chloride?

ZnCl₂

What is the formula for copper(I) oxide?

Cu₂O

What is the formula for calcium fluoride?

CaF₂

What is the formula for sodium chromate dihydrate?

Na₂CrO₄·2H₂O

What is the formula for potassium ferrocyanide?

K₄[Fe(CN)₆]

What is the formula for sodium thiosulphate pentahydrate?

Na₂S₂O₃·5H₂O

What is the formula for calcium nitrite?

Ca(NO₂)₂

What is the formula for magnesium nitride?

Mg₃N₂

What is the formula for sodium oxalate?

Na₂C₂O₄

What is the formula for calcium chloride dihydrate?

CaCl₂·2H₂O

What is the formula for potassium hydrogen tartrate?

KHC₄H₄O₆

What is the formula for sodium amide?

NaNH₂

What is the formula for potassium sulfide?

K₂S

What is the formula for ammonium chromate?

(NH₄)₂CrO₄

What is the formula for sodium dichromate?

Na₂Cr₂O₇

What is the formula for barium chloride?

BaCl₂

What is the formula for magnesium hydroxide in solid form?

Mg(OH)₂

What is the formula for nickel(II) sulfate?

NiSO₄

What is the formula for potassium chloride in aqueous form?

KCl(aq)

What is the formula for aluminum oxide?

Al₂O₃

What is the formula for copper(II) acetate?

Cu(C₂H₃O₂)₂

What is the formula for lead(II) acetate?

Pb(C₂H₃O₂)₂

What is the formula for sodium aluminate?

NaAlO₂

What is the formula for magnesium hydroxide solution?

Mg(OH)₂(aq)

What is the formula for copper(I) sulfate?

Cu₂SO₄

What is the formula for potassium sulfate?

K₂SO₄

What is the formula for sodium permanganate?

NaMnO₄

What is the formula for potassium dichromate solution?

K₂Cr₂O₇(aq)

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