Chemistry miscellaneous


  1. The name of plastic polymer from which combs, toys, bowls etc., can be made, is









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    Polystyrene is an synthetic aromatic polymer made from the monomer styrene, a liquid petrochemical. It is one of the most widely used plastics. Uses include protective packaging (such as packing peanuts and CD and DVD cases), containers (such as "clamshells"), lids, bottles, trays, tumblers, and disposable cutlery.

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    Polystyrene is an synthetic aromatic polymer made from the monomer styrene, a liquid petrochemical. It is one of the most widely used plastics. Uses include protective packaging (such as packing peanuts and CD and DVD cases), containers (such as "clamshells"), lids, bottles, trays, tumblers, and disposable cutlery.


  1. ‘Vinegar’ is a commercial name of









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    Vinegar is a liquid substance consisting mainly of acetic acid (CH3CO2H) and water, the acetic acid being produced through the fermentation of ethanol by acetic acid bacteria. It is today mainly used in the kitchen as a general cooking ingredient.

    Correct Option: C

    Vinegar is a liquid substance consisting mainly of acetic acid (CH3CO2H) and water, the acetic acid being produced through the fermentation of ethanol by acetic acid bacteria. It is today mainly used in the kitchen as a general cooking ingredient.



  1. Which metal does not undergo corrosion due to the formation of oxide layer?









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    Corrosion is an oxidation reaction with atmospheric oxygen in the presence of water on the surface of a metal. Iron corrodes more quickly than most other transition metals to form an iron oxide. Aluminium also undergoes an oxidation reaction, but does not oxidize and corrode as quickly as its reactivity suggests. Once a thin oxide layer of Al2O3 has formed on the surface, it forms a barrier to oxygen and water to prevent further corrosion of the aluminium.

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    Corrosion is an oxidation reaction with atmospheric oxygen in the presence of water on the surface of a metal. Iron corrodes more quickly than most other transition metals to form an iron oxide. Aluminium also undergoes an oxidation reaction, but does not oxidize and corrode as quickly as its reactivity suggests. Once a thin oxide layer of Al2O3 has formed on the surface, it forms a barrier to oxygen and water to prevent further corrosion of the aluminium.


  1. Submarines move under water. They have engines that run on









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    Early submarines used a direct mechanical connection between the engine and propeller, switching between diesel engines for surface running, and electric motors for submerged propulsion. Diesel electric submarines have a stealth advantage over their nuclear counterparts.

    Correct Option: B

    Early submarines used a direct mechanical connection between the engine and propeller, switching between diesel engines for surface running, and electric motors for submerged propulsion. Diesel electric submarines have a stealth advantage over their nuclear counterparts.



  1. The Bhopal gas tragedy was caused by the gas









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    The Bhopal disaster occurred on the night of 2–3 December 1984 at the Union Carbide India Limited (UCIL) pesticide plant in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Over 500,000 people were exposed to methyl isocyanate gas and other chemicals. The toxic substance made its way in and around the shantytowns located near the plant.

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    The Bhopal disaster occurred on the night of 2–3 December 1984 at the Union Carbide India Limited (UCIL) pesticide plant in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Over 500,000 people were exposed to methyl isocyanate gas and other chemicals. The toxic substance made its way in and around the shantytowns located near the plant.