Chemistry miscellaneous


  1. A matured mammalian cell without nucleus is









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    Mammalian erythrocytes are unique among the vertebrates as they are non-nucleated cells in their mature form. These cells have nuclei during early phases of erythropoiesis, but extrude them during development as they mature in order to provide more space for hemoglobin. In mammals, erythrocytes also lose all other cellular organelles such as their mitochondria, Golgi apparatus and endoplasmic reticulum.

    Correct Option: B

    Mammalian erythrocytes are unique among the vertebrates as they are non-nucleated cells in their mature form. These cells have nuclei during early phases of erythropoiesis, but extrude them during development as they mature in order to provide more space for hemoglobin. In mammals, erythrocytes also lose all other cellular organelles such as their mitochondria, Golgi apparatus and endoplasmic reticulum.


  1. Which of the following imparts a blue colour to glass ?









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    The addition of oxides, sulfides, salts, and other compounds of different metals to molten glass at the time of manufacture adds colour to glass. The introduction of electrically charged ions which are evenly distributed in the glass during manufacture also gives glass a characteristic colour. Cobalt oxide: deep blue colour; copper oxide: turquoise; chromium: dark green to black; cadmium sulfide: deep yellow, etc.

    Correct Option: A

    The addition of oxides, sulfides, salts, and other compounds of different metals to molten glass at the time of manufacture adds colour to glass. The introduction of electrically charged ions which are evenly distributed in the glass during manufacture also gives glass a characteristic colour. Cobalt oxide: deep blue colour; copper oxide: turquoise; chromium: dark green to black; cadmium sulfide: deep yellow, etc.



  1. Iron is extracted from









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    Haematite is mined as the main ore of iron. It is harder than pure iron, but much more brittle. It is coloured black to steel or silver-gray, brown to reddish brown, or red.

    Correct Option: B

    Haematite is mined as the main ore of iron. It is harder than pure iron, but much more brittle. It is coloured black to steel or silver-gray, brown to reddish brown, or red.


  1. One carat of diamond is equal to









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    One carat is equal to 200 milligrams, or in other words, a 5-carat stone weighs 1 gram. The weight of one carat is precisely 0.2 grams.

    Correct Option: C

    One carat is equal to 200 milligrams, or in other words, a 5-carat stone weighs 1 gram. The weight of one carat is precisely 0.2 grams.



  1. Which of the following is the best fuel in terms of energy released per gram of fuel?









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    The amount of energy released increases with the number of bonds present in the chemical substance or fuel. That is because each bond has a certain amount of energy stored in it therefore the more bonds the more energy is stored and more energy is released if these bonds break through combustion. Theoretical values of energy released per gram of fuel (in joules/ gram) are: Hydrogen: 142.5 KJ/g; Methane: 55.6 KJ/ g; Ethanol: 29.7 KJ/g; Butane: 49.6KJ/g.

    Correct Option: A

    The amount of energy released increases with the number of bonds present in the chemical substance or fuel. That is because each bond has a certain amount of energy stored in it therefore the more bonds the more energy is stored and more energy is released if these bonds break through combustion. Theoretical values of energy released per gram of fuel (in joules/ gram) are: Hydrogen: 142.5 KJ/g; Methane: 55.6 KJ/ g; Ethanol: 29.7 KJ/g; Butane: 49.6KJ/g.