Chemistry miscellaneous


  1. Chemical formula of washing soda is









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    Washing Soda is essentially Sodium Carbonate, a sodium salt of carbonic acid (soluble in water). The molecular formula of washing soda is Na2CO3.10H2O. It is used as an agent to soften hard water. It reacts with the calcium and magnesium bonds present in the water, enabling the detergent to work.

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    Washing Soda is essentially Sodium Carbonate, a sodium salt of carbonic acid (soluble in water). The molecular formula of washing soda is Na2CO3.10H2O. It is used as an agent to soften hard water. It reacts with the calcium and magnesium bonds present in the water, enabling the detergent to work.


  1. The apparatus used to test acidity of aqueous solution is









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    A pH meter is an electronic device used for measuring the pH (acidity or alkalinity) of a liquid. A typical pH meter consists of a special measuring probe (a glass electrode) connected to an electronic meter that measures and displays the pH reading.

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    A pH meter is an electronic device used for measuring the pH (acidity or alkalinity) of a liquid. A typical pH meter consists of a special measuring probe (a glass electrode) connected to an electronic meter that measures and displays the pH reading.



  1. The chemical name of “Plaster of Paris” commonly used for setting broken bones is









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    Plaster of Paris is the common name of Calcium Sulphate hemihydrate, with chemical formula: CaSO4.1/2H2O. Plaster of Paris is produced by heating gypsum to about 150°C.

    Correct Option: B

    Plaster of Paris is the common name of Calcium Sulphate hemihydrate, with chemical formula: CaSO4.1/2H2O. Plaster of Paris is produced by heating gypsum to about 150°C.


  1. The moderator used in a nuclear reactor is









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    Light water (ordinary water) is used as the moderator in U.S. reactors as well as the cooling agent. It acts as the means by which heat is removed to produce steam for turning the turbines of the electric generators.

    Correct Option: C

    Light water (ordinary water) is used as the moderator in U.S. reactors as well as the cooling agent. It acts as the means by which heat is removed to produce steam for turning the turbines of the electric generators.



  1. Which of the following is a metallic ore ?









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    Galena is the most abundant lead mineral. It is a metallic, lead-gray mineral with cubic cleavage and a distinctly high density. It belongs to the octahedral sulfide group of minerals with metal ions in octahedral positions.

    Correct Option: D

    Galena is the most abundant lead mineral. It is a metallic, lead-gray mineral with cubic cleavage and a distinctly high density. It belongs to the octahedral sulfide group of minerals with metal ions in octahedral positions.