Chemistry miscellaneous


  1. Limestone is a raw material used by which industry?









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    Limestone is used as a raw-material for the manufacture of quicklime (calcium oxide), slaked lime (calcium hydroxide), cement and mortar. Clay and shale are also used as raw materials for the production of cement.

    Correct Option: C

    Limestone is used as a raw-material for the manufacture of quicklime (calcium oxide), slaked lime (calcium hydroxide), cement and mortar. Clay and shale are also used as raw materials for the production of cement.


  1. What do you understand by the term Espuma ?









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    Espuma is a Spanish term for froth or foam, and one that is created specifically with the use of a siphon bottle. Espuma is created mainly with liquid that has air incorporated in it to create froth. This is a specific term, since culinary foams may be attained through other means.

    Correct Option: A

    Espuma is a Spanish term for froth or foam, and one that is created specifically with the use of a siphon bottle. Espuma is created mainly with liquid that has air incorporated in it to create froth. This is a specific term, since culinary foams may be attained through other means.



  1. What is a Bakelite ?









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    Bakelite is the commercial name for the polymer obtained by the polymerization of phenol and formaldehyde. It is an early plastic. Plastic (from the Greek "plastikos," meaning moldable) is the popular term for a variety of synthetic, or manmade, polymers. Bakelite was developed by the Belgian-American chemist Leo Baekeland in New York in 1907.

    Correct Option: D

    Bakelite is the commercial name for the polymer obtained by the polymerization of phenol and formaldehyde. It is an early plastic. Plastic (from the Greek "plastikos," meaning moldable) is the popular term for a variety of synthetic, or manmade, polymers. Bakelite was developed by the Belgian-American chemist Leo Baekeland in New York in 1907.


  1. What is a common name for the substance which irritates lachrymal glands ?









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    Lacrimal gland, located under the upper eyelid at the outer cornea of the eye, is responsible for tearing during emotional stimulation or following corneal irritation by a foreign body or chemical substance. Tear gas, also called lacrimator, refers to any of a group of substances that irritate the mucous membranes of the eyes, causing a stinging sensation and tears. It produces severe lacrimation by irritating the conjunctivae.

    Correct Option: A

    Lacrimal gland, located under the upper eyelid at the outer cornea of the eye, is responsible for tearing during emotional stimulation or following corneal irritation by a foreign body or chemical substance. Tear gas, also called lacrimator, refers to any of a group of substances that irritate the mucous membranes of the eyes, causing a stinging sensation and tears. It produces severe lacrimation by irritating the conjunctivae.



  1. Which of the following is the main compound of voter ink?









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    The chemical used in voting inks is silver nitrate. Silver nitrate is preferred because it is soluble in water, and makes an inky black solution. When put on the skin, silver nitrate reacts with the salt present on it to form silver chloride that is insoluble in water, and clings to the skin, making it impossible to wash off with soap and water or even alcohol. Mysore Paints and Varnish Limited in Karnataka is only company in India authorised to produce the indelible ink.

    Correct Option: A

    The chemical used in voting inks is silver nitrate. Silver nitrate is preferred because it is soluble in water, and makes an inky black solution. When put on the skin, silver nitrate reacts with the salt present on it to form silver chloride that is insoluble in water, and clings to the skin, making it impossible to wash off with soap and water or even alcohol. Mysore Paints and Varnish Limited in Karnataka is only company in India authorised to produce the indelible ink.