Chemistry miscellaneous
- Carbon footprint can be reduced by
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A carbon footprint is historically defined as “the total sets of greenhouse gas emissions caused by an organization, event, product or person.” The most common way to reduce the carbon footprint of humans is to Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Refuse. Recycling waste materials, using energy efficient appliances and using public transportation for commutation can all serve to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and, thus, reduce Carbon footprint.
Correct Option: A
A carbon footprint is historically defined as “the total sets of greenhouse gas emissions caused by an organization, event, product or person.” The most common way to reduce the carbon footprint of humans is to Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Refuse. Recycling waste materials, using energy efficient appliances and using public transportation for commutation can all serve to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and, thus, reduce Carbon footprint.
- Which of the following elements is obtained from sea weeds ?
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Seaweed is rich in iodine, a trace element essential for healthy thyroid function and a healthy metabolism. Iodine is particularly vital for pregnant and lactating women. Seaweed also contains zinc and antioxidants, which help strengthen immunity.
Correct Option: A
Seaweed is rich in iodine, a trace element essential for healthy thyroid function and a healthy metabolism. Iodine is particularly vital for pregnant and lactating women. Seaweed also contains zinc and antioxidants, which help strengthen immunity.
- Water gas is the combination of
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Water gas is a synthesis gas, containing carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrogen gas (H2). It is made by passing steam over a red-hot carbon fuel such as coke. The reaction between steam and hydrocarbons produce the gas mixture.
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Water gas is a synthesis gas, containing carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrogen gas (H2). It is made by passing steam over a red-hot carbon fuel such as coke. The reaction between steam and hydrocarbons produce the gas mixture.
- Which one of the following mineral does not contain oxygen ?
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Cryolite (Na3AlF6, sodium hexafluoroaluminate) does not contain oxygen. It occurs as glassy, colorless, white-reddish to gray-black prismatic monoclinic crystals. Cryolite is used as an insecticide and a pesticide. It is also used to give fireworks a yellow color.
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Cryolite (Na3AlF6, sodium hexafluoroaluminate) does not contain oxygen. It occurs as glassy, colorless, white-reddish to gray-black prismatic monoclinic crystals. Cryolite is used as an insecticide and a pesticide. It is also used to give fireworks a yellow color.
- The wire of flash bulbs is made up of
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The wire of flash bulbs is made up of magnesium. Magnesium filaments are contained in bulbs filled with oxygen gas, and electrically ignited by a contact in the camera shutter.
Correct Option: A
The wire of flash bulbs is made up of magnesium. Magnesium filaments are contained in bulbs filled with oxygen gas, and electrically ignited by a contact in the camera shutter.