Chemistry General Knowledge Questions and Answers

13. The setting of plaster of paris takes place due to
  A.  Hydration
  B.  Oxidation
  C.  Dehydration
  D.  Reduction
Answer
Ans: A
Hydration
14. Name the metal, which is in the liquid state
  A.  Mercury
  B.  Sodium
  C.  Chromium
  D.  Vanadium
Answer
Ans: A
Mercury
15. Manganese steel is used in making
  A.  Electromagnets
  B.  Razor blades
  C.  Surgical instrument
  D.  Burglar proof safety lockers
Answer
Ans: D
Burglar proof safety lockers
16. The colour imparted by cobalt us oxide in
  A.  Green
  B.  Blue
  C.  Brown
  D.  Yellow
Answer
Ans: B
Blue
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