Chemistry in Everyday Life - Online Test

Q1. A sample of water was found to contain  ions. Which of these will be preferred for washing clothes?
Answer : Option D
Explaination / Solution:

Detergents

Q2. The disadvantage of using Penicillin is
Answer : Option A
Explaination / Solution:

Pencillin causes allergic reactions.

Q3. A deodorant is used to reduce body odour due to bacterial decomposition because it is an
Answer : Option C
Explaination / Solution:

A deodorant is intended to inhibit bacterial growth with the use of antiseptic.

Q4. To increase the storage life of butter, the ingredient added is
Answer : Option B
Explaination / Solution:

BHT is added to increase the storage life of butter.

Q5. The effective medicine to be given to a person suffering from hyperacidity is
Answer : Option C
Explaination / Solution:

Cimetidine is effective in treating hyperacidity.

Q6. The purpose of adding bithional to medicated soaps is
Answer : Option C
Explaination / Solution:

bithional impart antiseptic properties.

Q7. Scum formation can be prevented by
Answer : Option D
Explaination / Solution:

Scum formation happens in hard water. It ca be avoided by adding water softners or by using detergents.

Q8. Alkyl benzenesulphonate, an anionic detergent is widely used in
Answer : Option D
Explaination / Solution:

It is used in house hold detergents.

Q9. Persons allergic to Penicillin can be given
Answer : Option D
Explaination / Solution:

Sulpha drugs is given to treat people who are allergic to pencillin.

Q10. In seasonal rhinitis and conjunctivitis, the drugs administered are
Answer : Option D
Explaination / Solution:

Anti-histamine is given to treat seasonal rhinitis and conjunctivitis.