Chemistry

On exposure to the atmosphere, a hydrated salt loses its water of crystallization to become anhydrous. This phenomenon is referred to as?

A. efflorescence B. deliquescence C. hygroscopy D. hydrolysis Correct Answer: Option A - efflorescence

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Water is said to be temporarily hard when it contains?

A. Ca (HCO3)2 and Mg (HCO3)2 salts B. Ca (HCO3)2 and CaCO3 salts C. Mg(HCO3)2 and CaSO4 salts D. CaSO4…

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The nitrogen obtained from air has a density higher than the one from nitrogen-containing compounds because the one from air is contaminated with?

A. water vapour B. oxgyen C. rare gases D. carbon (IV) oxide Correct Answer: Option C - rare gases

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The radio active radiation used in studying the arrangement of particles in giant organic molecules is?

A. γ - rays B. α - particles C. X-rays D. β - particles Correct Answer: Option C - X-rays

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How many protons, neutrons and electrons respectively are present in the element 60/27 Co?

A. 27, 33 and 33 B. 33, 27 and 27 C. 27, 33, and 27 D. 60, 33 and 60…

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If the difference in electronegativity of elements P and Q is 3.0. The bond that will be formed between them is?

A. metallic B. covalent C. co-ordinate D. ionic Correct Answer: Option D - ionic

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Beryllium and aluminium have similar properties because they _______?

A. are both metals B. belongs to the same group C. belong to the same period D. are positioned diagonally…

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200 cm³ of a gas at 25°C exerts a pressure of 700 mmHg. Calculate its pressure if its volume increases 350 cm³ at 75°C.

A. 342.53 mmHg B. 1430.54 mmHg C. 467.11 mmHg D. 400.00 mmHg Correct Answer: Option C - 467.11 mmHg

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An element X has electron configuration 1s² 2s² 2p6 3s² 3p5. Which of the following statements is correct about the element?

A. lt has a completely filled p-orbital B. lt has 5 electrons in its outermost shell. C. lt belongs to…

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