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Methane contributes towards global warming so it is called a _________________ gas.

 

A) poisonous B) carcinogenic
C) infectious D) greenhouse

Answer:   D) greenhouse



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What element behaves most like magnesium?

A) Sr B) S
C) Si D) Sn
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Sr

Explanation:

We know that, elements in the same group of the periodic table have similar characteristics. Here magnesium and strontium are the same 2nd group elements and have same behavior. 

Therefore, strontium behaves same as magnesium. 

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What occurs when an atom loses an electron?

A) The atom's radius decreases and the atom becomes a positive ion. B) The atom's radius increases and the atom becomes a negative ion.
C) The atom's radius decreases and the atom becomes a negative ion. D) The atom's radius increases and the atom becomes a positive ion.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) The atom's radius decreases and the atom becomes a positive ion.

Explanation:

When an atom loses an electron it becomes a positive ion by acquiring negatively charged. When it loses electron, the atom's radius also decreased.

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Browning of paper in old books is caused by

A) oxidation of cellulose B) collection of dust
C) frequent use D) lack of aeration
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) oxidation of cellulose

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Reduction of oxygen which forms water occurs during

A) Respiration B) Photosynthesis
C) Both A & B D) Neither photosynthesis nor respiration
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Respiration

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What is the purpose of balancing chemical equations?

A) law of conservation of energy B) law of conservation of mass
C) Both A & B D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) law of conservation of mass

Explanation:

The main purpose of balancing chemical equations is to make the mass of reactants is equal to mass of products obtained after the reaction. Hence, to make law of conservation of mass is purpose of balancing chemica equations.

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Reactions that require CO2 take place in

A) the Calvin cycle alone B) the light reactions alone
C) Both A & B D) the chloroplast, but is not part of photosynthesis
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) the Calvin cycle alone

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Ultimate strength to cement is provided by

A) Di-calcium silicate B) Tricalcium silicate
C) Tetra calcium alumino ferrite D) Tri-calcium aluminate
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Di-calcium silicate

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The bonds in BaO are best described as

A) covalent B) ionic
C) polar D) non polar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) ionic

Explanation:

In the bond formation of barium with oxygen, the valency electrons from the barium transferred to the oxygen and forms an ionic bond.

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