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Which among the following has lowest electron affinity?

A) Fluorine B) Chlorine
C) Bromine D) Argon
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Argon

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During which change is energy absorbed?

A) Exothermic B) Endothermic
C) Both A & B D) Neither A nor B
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Endothermic

Explanation:

Endothermic reaction is the reaction in which energy is obserbed for the change.

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Which of the following is not a type of chemical weathering?

A) Corrosion B) Solution
C) Oxidation D) Carbonation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Corrosion

Explanation:

Chemical weathering is the process of altering rocks chemically when they are broken down. It includes hydrolysis, oxidation, acid rain, etc...

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Why is argon gas used along with tungsten wire in an electric bulb?

A) To increase the life of the bulb B) To reduce the consumption of electricity
C) To make the emitted light colored D) To reduce the cost of the bulb
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) To increase the life of the bulb

Explanation:

Argon gas is used in fluorescent and incandescent light bulbs to stop the oxygen in the light bulbs from corroding the hot tungsten filament.

The use of argon in light bulbs prevents the evaporation of the tungsten filaments, which results in increased light bulb life.

Argon is also used to create an inert atmosphere for growing semiconductor crystals, arc welding and for processes that need protection from other kinds of atmospheric gases.

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Kidney stones are composed of ______.

A) Calcium Oxalate B) Sodium Chloride
C) Magnesium Nitrate D) Calcium Bicarbonate
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Calcium Oxalate

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Which best describes the nucleus of an atom?

A) It is the densest part of the atom B) It has neutrons
C) It has protons D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

The nucleus of an atom is the densest part of an atom. It contains the protons and neutrons of an atom.

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Which properties are characteristic of the group 1 metals?

A) Low melting points B) Produce hydrogen when react with water
C) Soft in nature D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

Group 1 metals are also called as alkali metals with reactive in nature and low melting points. They are soft and produce hydrogen and alkaline metal hydroxide solution when they react with water.

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Which of the following elements has the lowest melting point?

A) Chromium B) Hydrogen
C) Zinc D) Silver
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Hydrogen

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