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1 Inorganic Chemistry MCQs

Which of the following is not an alkali metal?

  • Francium
  • Caesium
  • Rubidium
  • Radium
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Correct Answer: D. Radium

Explanation:

Alkali metals belong to Group 1 of the periodic table and include lithium ... Read More Details

2 Inorganic Chemistry MCQs

The element cesium (Cs) bears chemical resemblance with:

  • Calcium (Ca)
  • Chromium (Cr)
  • Both of the above
  • None of the above
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Correct Answer: D. None of the above

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Cesium (Cs) is an alkali metal belonging to Group 1 of the periodic ... Read More Details

3 Inorganic Chemistry MCQs

The Downs cell is used to prepare:

  • Sodium carbonate
  • Sodium bicarbonate
  • Sodium metal
  • Sodium hydroxide
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Correct Answer: C. Sodium metal

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The Downs cell is an electrolytic cell used for the industrial production of ... Read More Details

4 Inorganic Chemistry MCQs

Ammonia gas can be prepared by heating ammonium chloride (NH₄Cl) with:

  • Water
  • NaCl
  • Aqueous sodium hydroxide (NaOH)
  • H₂SO₄
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Correct Answer: C. Aqueous sodium hydroxide (NaOH)

Explanation:

Ammonia (NH₃) is a colorless gas with a pungent smell and is widely ... Read More Details

5 Inorganic Chemistry MCQs

When crystals of Na₂CO₃·10H₂O (sodium carbonate decahydrate) are exposed to air, they:

  • Lose water and remain solid
  • Gain water and remain solid
  • Gain water and become liquid
  • Remain unchanged
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Correct Answer: A. Lose water and remain solid

Explanation:

Sodium carbonate decahydrate (Na₂CO₃·10H₂O) is a hydrated salt containing ten molecules of water ... Read More Details

6 Inorganic Chemistry MCQs

Which compound gives a white precipitate with BaCl₂?

  • NaHCO
  • NaNO₃
  • Na₂CO₃
  • Na₂CrO₄
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Correct Answer: C. Na₂CO₃

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When Na₂CO₃ (sodium carbonate) is added to an aqueous solution of BaCl₂ (barium ... Read More Details

7 Inorganic Chemistry MCQs

Deliquescence is a property of a solid in which it:

  • Absorbs moisture and remains solid
  • Absorbs moisture and turns into liquid
  • Loses water of crystallization
  • Increases the number of water molecules in its crystal
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Correct Answer: B. Absorbs moisture and turns into liquid

Explanation:

Deliquescence is a property of certain solids in which the substance absorbs moisture ... Read More Details

8 Inorganic Chemistry MCQs

In a diaphragm cell, why is the level of brine in the anode compartment kept slightly higher?

  • To prevent hydroxide ions (OH⁻) from reaching the anode
  • To prevent chlorine gas from mixing
  • To prevent cathode decay
  • All of the above
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Correct Answer: A. To prevent hydroxide ions (OH⁻) from reaching the anode

Explanation:

A diaphragm cell is an electrolytic cell used in the chlor-alkali process to ... Read More Details

9 Inorganic Chemistry MCQs

Why is the first ionization potential of alkaline earth metals greater than that of alkali metals?

  • They are more reactive
  • They have smaller atomic sizes
  • They have greater atomic radii
  • All of the above
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Correct Answer: B. They have smaller atomic sizes

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The first ionization potential (IP) is the energy required to remove the outermost ... Read More Details

10 Inorganic Chemistry MCQs

Why is NaOH called caustic soda?

  • It corrodes organic tissues
  • It is used in soda water
  • It reacts with chlorine gas
  • It reacts with fats to form soap
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Correct Answer: A. It corrodes organic tissues

Explanation:

Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) is commonly called caustic soda because of its highly corrosive ... Read More Details