General Science Jkssb Chemistry Set 1 Mcqs (504 MCQs) | JKSSB & SSC Quiz

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jkssb chemistry set 1 mcqs

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Question 331 Discuss

The 'Mass Number' of an element is the sum of:

A
protons and electrons
B
protons and neutrons
C
neutrons and electrons
D
protons only

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Mass number (A) = Number of protons (Z) + Number of neutrons (n).
Question 332 Discuss

Which of the following is the 'Most Common' element in the universe?

A
oxygen
B
carbon
C
hydrogen
D
helium

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Hydrogen accounts for roughly 75% of all baryonic mass in the universe.
Question 333 Discuss

Which among the following is used as a 'Refrigerant' in ACs and Fridges?

A
ammonia
B
freon
C
neon
D
argon

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Freon (chlorofluorocarbons or hydrofluorocarbons) is commonly used as a refrigerant.
Question 334 Discuss

What is the common name of 'Calcium Carbonate'?

A
limestone
B
quicklime
C
slaked lime
D
bleaching powder

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

CaCO3 is the main constituent of limestone, chalk, and marble.
Question 335 Discuss

Which among the following is known as 'Dry Ice'?

A
solid oxygen
B
solid nitrogen
C
solid carbon dioxide
D
solid helium

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

Solid CO2 is called dry ice because it sublimates directly into gas without melting.
Question 336 Discuss

Which of the following is used in the 'Manufacture of Glass'?

A
sodium carbonate
B
sodium bicarbonate
C
sodium chloride
D
sodium sulphate

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Washing soda (Na2CO3) is used to lower the melting point of silica during glass making.
Question 337 Discuss

Which among the following is the 'Hardest' natural substance?

A
iron
B
diamond
C
gold
D
platinum

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Diamond is the hardest known natural material due to its rigid 3D covalent network.
Question 338 Discuss

Which gas is used in 'Electric Bulbs' to prolong the life of the filament?

A
oxygen
B
argon
C
hydrogen
D
methane

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Argon is an inert gas that prevents the tungsten filament from oxidizing and evaporating.
Question 339 Discuss

Which among the following is used as an 'Anesthetic'?

A
methane
B
chloroform
C
methanol
D
acetylene

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Chloroform was historically used to induce unconsciousness during surgery.
Question 340 Discuss

Which among the following is used in 'Photography'?

A
silver nitrate
B
silver bromide
C
sodium chloride
D
potassium nitrate

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Silver bromide (AgBr) is light-sensitive and used in photographic films.