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  1. Which substance is used to retard the setting action of cement?

  2. A.

     CaO

    B.

     Al2O3

    C.

     CaSO4.2H2O

    D.

     Na2O + K2O


  3. Stalactites and Stalagmites form due to the precipitation of :

  4. A.

     CaCO3

    B.

     CaCl2

    C.

     MgCl2

    D.

     MgCO3


  5. Which of the following is not a precious/semi-precious stone?

  6. A.

     Sapphire

    B.

     Ruby

    C.

     Pearl

    D.

     Emerald


  7. The chemical substance present in bones and teeth is

  8. A.

     Calcium phosphate

    B.

     Calcium chloride

    C.

     Calcium sulphate

    D.

     Calcium borate


  9. The chemical substance present in bones and teeth is

  10. A.

     Calcium phosphate

    B.

     Calcium chloride

    C.

     Calcium sulphate

    D.

     Calcium borate


  11. Baryllium Sulphate is less soluble in water due to

  12. A.

     High inflammable energy

    B.

     Low Energy of dissociation

    C.

     Low inflammable energy

    D.

     Lonic band


  13. Chile saltpeter is the common name of:

  14. A.

     Sodium nitrate

    B.

     Potassium nitrite

    C.

     Potassium nitrate

    D.

     Sodium nitrite


  15. Setting of plaster of paris involves

  16. A.

     Dehydration process

    B.

     Hydration to form other hydrates

    C.

     Oxidation process

    D.

     Reduction process


  17. Find the odd one:

  18. A.

     Marble

    B.

     Chalk

    C.

     Limestone

    D.

     Slaked lime


  19. The chemical name of 'Plaster of Paris' commonly used for setting broken bones is

  20. A.

     Calcium nitrate

    B.

     Calcium sulphate

    C.

     Calcium carbonate

    D.

     Calcium chloride