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 381 Discuss

The conversion of 'Hard Water' into 'Soft Water' by using Zeolite involves:

A
adsorption
B
ion exchange
C
sedimentation
D
distillation

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Zeolites exchange their Sodium ions for the Calcium and Magnesium ions present in hard water.
Question 382 Discuss

Which among the following is a 'Polyamide'?

A
terylene
B
nylon 6,6
C
teflon
D
polythene

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Nylon 6,6 is formed by the condensation of adipic acid and hexamethylenediamine, containing amide linkages.
Question 383 Discuss

Which of the following is not a 'Nucleophile'?

A
h2o
B
nh3
C
alcl3
D
oh-

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

AlCl3 is an electron-deficient Lewis acid (electrophile), while the others have lone pairs or negative charges.
Question 384 Discuss

What is the main chemical constituent of 'Safety Matches' striking surface?

A
white phosphorus + glass powder
B
red phosphorus + glass powder
C
phosphorus trisulphide
D
potassium chlorate

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

The box side contains red phosphorus and glass powder, while the match head contains potassium chlorate.
Question 385 Discuss

Which of the following is an 'Amphoteric' oxide?

A
na2o
B
zno
C
so2
D
cao

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Amphoteric oxides like ZnO and Al2O3 react with both acids and bases to form salts.
Question 386 Discuss

The 'Brown Ring Test' is used for the qualitative analysis of which radical?

A
nitrate
B
carbonate
C
sulphate
D
chloride

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

The brown ring is formed due to the complex $[Fe(H_2O)_5NO]^{2+}$ at the junction of two liquids.
Question 387 Discuss

Which radioactive isotope is used in 'smoke detectors'?

A
uranium-238
B
americium-241
C
cobalt-60
D
carbon-14

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Americium-241 ionizes the air in a chamber; smoke particles disrupt this current, triggering the alarm.
Question 388 Discuss

The 'Kjeldahl's Method' is used for the estimation of which element in organic compounds?

A
carbon
B
hydrogen
C
nitrogen
D
sulfur

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: C

It involves digesting the organic compound with sulphuric acid to convert Nitrogen into ammonium sulphate.
Question 389 Discuss

Which of the following describes 'Enthalpy' (H)?

A
h = u + pv
B
h = u - pv
C
h = g + ts
D
h = w + q

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: A

Enthalpy is defined as the sum of internal energy and the product of pressure and volume.
Question 390 Discuss

Which indicator is best suited for the titration of a 'strong acid' and a 'weak base'?

A
phenolphthalein
B
methyl orange
C
litmus
D
thymol blue

Answer & Explanation

Correct Option: B

Strong acid-weak base titrations have an equivalence point in the acidic range (pH < 7), where methyl orange works best.