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Which gas is responsible for the pungent smell in rotten eggs?

A Ammonia
B Methane
C Sulfur dioxide
D Hydrogen sulfide

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Correct Answer: Option D — Hydrogen sulfide

Explanation: Hydrogen sulfide gas produces the characteristic pungent odor of rotten eggs. This toxic gas is produced during the decomposition of organic matter and can be found in sewage, swamps, and certain industrial processes.

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Which element is used in the production of stainless steel to prevent rusting?

A Zinc
B Chromium
C Copper
D Tin

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Correct Answer: Option B — Chromium

Explanation: Chromium is added to steel to produce stainless steel, forming a thin protective oxide layer on the surface that prevents corrosion and rusting. This alloy is widely used in kitchenware, medical instruments, and construction.

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Which element is known as the 'King of Chemicals'?

A Hydrochloric acid
B Acetic acid
C Nitric acid
D Sulfuric acid

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Correct Answer: Option D — Sulfuric acid

Explanation: Sulfuric acid is called the 'King of Chemicals' due to its widespread industrial use in fertilizer production, petroleum refining, and manufacturing. Its global production volume reflects its importance in the chemical industry.

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What is the main component of natural gas?

A Propane
B Butane
C Ethane
D Methane

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Correct Answer: Option D — Methane

Explanation: Methane is the primary component of natural gas, making up the majority of its composition. It is a simple hydrocarbon consisting of one carbon atom bonded to four hydrogen atoms and burns cleanly as fuel.

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Which element is primarily used in nuclear power plants as fuel?

A Uranium
B Thorium
C Radium
D Plutonium

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Correct Answer: Option A — Uranium

Explanation: Uranium is the primary fuel used in nuclear power plants due to its ability to undergo controlled nuclear fission, releasing large amounts of energy. Uranium-235 is the specific isotope commonly used in reactor fuel rods.

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Which of the following is a noble gas?

A Chlorine
B Neon
C Sulfur
D Phosphorus

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Correct Answer: Option B — Neon

Explanation: Neon is a noble gas found in group 18 of the periodic table. Noble gases have a full outer electron shell, making them extremely stable and largely unreactive under normal conditions, unlike chlorine, sulfur, or phosphorus.

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What is the chemical symbol for Potassium?

A Po
B Pt
C K
D P

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Correct Answer: Option C — K

Explanation: Potassium's chemical symbol K comes from its Latin name 'kalium'. It is a soft, silvery alkali metal essential for nerve function and muscle contraction in living organisms, and is highly reactive with water.

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Which process involves the splitting of a heavy nucleus into smaller nuclei?

A Beta decay
B Nuclear fusion
C Nuclear fission
D Radioactive decay

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Correct Answer: Option C — Nuclear fission

Explanation: Nuclear fission is the process where a heavy atomic nucleus splits into two or more smaller nuclei, releasing significant amounts of energy. This reaction powers nuclear reactors and was used in early atomic weapons.

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Which gas is used in the manufacture of fertilizers?

A Oxygen
B Ammonia
C Chlorine
D Helium

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Correct Answer: Option B — Ammonia

Explanation: Ammonia is a key raw material in fertilizer manufacturing, providing the nitrogen that plants require for growth. It is synthesized industrially through the Haber process, combining atmospheric nitrogen with hydrogen gas.

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What is the valency of Oxygen?

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Correct Answer: Option C — 2

Explanation: Oxygen typically has a valency of 2, meaning it forms two bonds to complete its outer electron shell of eight electrons. This is why oxygen commonly forms compounds like water (H2O) and carbon dioxide (CO2).

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Which of the following is an example of an organic compound?

A Sodium chloride
B Glucose
C Water
D Carbon dioxide

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Correct Answer: Option B — Glucose

Explanation: Glucose is an organic compound because it contains carbon atoms bonded to hydrogen and oxygen in a specific structural arrangement. Organic chemistry primarily studies carbon-based compounds found in living organisms and their derivatives.

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