Chemistry Quiz Questions and Answers

13. Which of the following is used as a preservative to protect processed food?
  A.  Saccharin
  B.  Sodium sulphate
  C.  BHT
  D.  Sodium metabisulphite
Answer
Ans: D
Sodium metabisulphite
14. Which gas is responsible for the swelling of bread?
  A.  Carbon dioxide
  B.  Oxygen
  C.  Ammonia
  D.  Carbon monoxide
Answer
Ans: A
Carbon dioxide
15. Sulphur reacts with sodium hydroxide to form
  A.  Sodium sulphite
  B.  Sodium thiosulphate
  C.  Sodium sulphate
  D.  Sodium sulphide
Answer
Ans: B
Sodium thiosulphate
16. The carboxylic acid present in butter is
  A.  Acetic acid
  B.  Formic acid
  C.  Butyric acid
  D.  Oxalic acid
Answer
Ans: C
Butyric acid
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