Everyday Science MCQs

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Which one is natron ?
A. Na2co3
B. Na2co3.10h2o
C. Na2co3.h2o
D. Nahco3
NaOH is named as caustic soda because________________?
A. It corrodes the organic tissues
B. It is used in soda water
C. It reacts with chlorine gas
D. It reacts with fats to form soap
Crystals of Na2CO3. 10H2O when exposed to air_________________?
A. Lose water and remain solid
B. Gain water and remain solid
C. Gain water and become liquid
D. Remains unchanged
The deliquescence is a property in which a solid____________________?
A. Absorbs mositure and remains solid
B. Absorbs mositure and turns to liquid form
C. Loses water of crystallization
D. Increases the number of water of crystallization
In diaphragm cell level of brine in anode compartment is kept slightly higher which prevents_______________?
A. Hydroxide ions to reach anode
B. Chlorine gas to mix
C. Cathode to decay
D. All of the above
Alkali and alkaline earth metals impart colours when heated over burner. It is due to______________?
A. Smaller electronegativity of alkali metals
B. Smaller ionic radius of these metals
C. De-excitation of electrons from higher energy levels to low energy level
D. Excitation of electrons from low energy levels to higher energy levels
First ionization potential of alkaline earth metal is greater than alkali metals because___________________?
A. They are more reactive
B. They have greater atomic radii
C. They have smaller atomic sizes
D. All
A elements are named as alkali metals because_______________?
A. Their oxides are basic
B. Their oxide and hydroxides are water soluble
C. Both a & b
D. They are found in earth