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  1. The material used in the manufacture of lead pencil is

  2. A.

     Graphite

    B.

     Lead

    C.

     Carbon

    D.

     Mica


  3. Water can be separated from alcohol water mixture by

  4. A.

     Decantation

    B.

     Evaporation

    C.

     Distillation

    D.

     Sublimation


  5. In addition to hydrogen, the other abundant element present on Sun’s surface is

  6. A.

     Helium

    B.

     Neon

    C.

     Argon

    D.

     Oxygen


  7. The most abundant element by number in the living system is :

  8. A.

     Nitrogen

    B.

     Hydrogen

    C.

     Oxygen

    D.

     Carbon


  9. What is the element required for solar energy conversion ?

  10. A.

     Beryllium

    B.

     Tantalum

    C.

     Silicon

    D.

     Ultra pure carbon


  11. Major portion of the earth’s crust is mainly constituted by

  12. A.

     Oxygen and Iron

    B.

     Oxygen and Silicon

    C.

     Silicon and Iron

    D.

     Silicon and Aluminium


  13. In surgery, metal pins are used for joining together broken bones. These metal pins remain uncorroded in the body. What is the material of these pins?

  14. A.

     Copper

    B.

     Iron

    C.

     Aluminium

    D.

     Titanium


  15. Name two elements that find wide application in transistor industry.

  16. A.

     Silicon and Germanium

    B.

     Carbon and Platinum

    C.

     Iridium and Germanium

    D.

     Tungsten and Platinum


  17. Which one is the naturally occuring heaviest element?

  18. A.

     Mercury

    B.

     Thorium

    C.

     Uranium

    D.

     Protactinium


  19. Which of the following will replace hydrogen from acids to form salts ?

  20. A.

     S

    B.

     Na

    C.

     Ag

    D.

     P