TNPSC Chemistry Quiz - 2

Question: 6

The chemist who propounded the vital force theory of the power of life is

(A) Berthlot

(B) Berzealus

(C) Kolbe

(D) Wholer

Question: 7

The type of glass used in making lenses and prisms is

(A) Flint glass

(B) Jena glass

(C) Pyrex glass

(D) Soft glass

Question: 8

Two elements which are used to absorb neutrons to control the chain reaction during nuclear fission are

(A) Uranium and Boron

(B) Cadmium and uranium

(C) Boron and Cadmium

(D) Boron and Plutonium

Question: 9

Which thermometer is used to indicate the lowest temperature?

(A) Clinical thermometer

(B) Gas thermometer

(C) Alcohol thermometer

(D) Resistance thermometer

Question: 10

Which one of the following metal is found to be as a liquid at ordinary temperature?

(A) Tin

(B) Nickel

(C) Mercury

(D) Lead