Everyday Science – Exercise – 1

Everyday Science » Exercise – 1

1. Which of the following is used in pencils ?

(a) Graphite
(b) Silicon
(c) Charcoal
(d) Phosphorous

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2. The chemical (ethyl merceptan) added to the otherwise odourless LPG cooking gas for imparting a detectable smell to the gas is a compound of :

(a) bromine
(b) fluorine
(c) chlorine
(d) sulphur

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3. Non stick cooking utensils are coated with :

(a) Teflon
(b) PVC
(c) black paint
(d) polystyrene

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4. The filament of an electric bulb is made of :

(a) tungsten
(b) nichrome
(c) graphite
(d) None of these

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5. Potassium Permanganate is used for purifying drinking water, because :

(a) it is a sterilising agent
(b) it dissolves the impurities of water
(c) it is a reducing agent
(d) it is an oxidising agent

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