Description : Which one of the following tests employs Ethylene Diamine Tetra Acetic Acid as a titrating agent? (a) Chlorides (b) Dissolved oxygen (c) Hardness (d) Residual chlorine
Last Answer : (c) Hardness
Description : Which of the following molecules or ions involved in the Nitrogen Cycle do not contain oxygen atom? (1) Nitrite (2) Ammonia (3) Nitrate (4) Laughing gas
Last Answer : (2) Ammonia
Description : The most common constituents of alkalinity in natural water are measured by titrating the water sample with 0.02 N H2SO4 using (a) Eriochrome Black T and Ferroin indicators (b) Ferroin ... (c) Phenolphthalein and Methyl Orange indicators (d) Methyl Orange and Ericochrome Black T indicators
Last Answer : (c) Phenolphthalein and Methyl Orange indicators
Description : Under anaerobic conditions, bacterium Pseudomonas changes (a) Nitrate to molecular nitrogen (b) Nitrate to ammonia (c) Nitrate to nitrite (d) Nitrite to nitrate
Last Answer : Ans. ((a))
Description : (3) Conversion of ammonia to nitrites Explanation: Nitrification is the biological oxidation of ammonia or ammonium to nitrite followed by the oxidation of the nitrite to nitrate. The oxidation of ammonia ... -oxidizing archaea (AOA). Nitrification is an important step in the nitrogen cycle in soil.
Last Answer : Acid rain is caused due to pollution of atmosphere by – (1) oxides of carbon and nitrogen (2) oxides of nitrogen and sulphur (3) oxides of nitrogen and phosphorous (4) None of these
Description : Nitrogen fixation is a process of - (1) Assimilation of nitrate (2) Utilisation of nitrogen gas (3) Conversion of organic nitrogen to proteins (4) Conversion of molecular nitrogen to ammonia
Last Answer : (4) Conversion of molecular nitrogen to ammonia Explanation: Nitrogen fixation is a process by which nitrogen in the Earth's atmosphere is converted into ammonia (NH3) or other molecules available ... plants as nutrients. The conversion of organic nitrogen to proteins is achieved in Nitrogen cycle.
Description : Maximum nitrogen percentage is in (A) Ammonium sulphate (B) Calcium ammonium nitrate (C) Urea (D) Liquid ammonia
Last Answer : (D) Liquid ammonia
Description : Which of the following nitrogen-containing compounds is most readily used by plants? w) nitrogen dioxide x) ammonia y) nitrous oxide z) nitrate
Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- NITRATE
Description : Nitrogen fixation is a process of (1) Assimilation of nitrate (2) Utilisation of nitrogen gas (3) Conversion of organic nitrogen to proteins (4) Conversion of molecular nitrogen to ammonia
Last Answer : Conversion of molecular nitrogen to ammonia
Description : The product(s) of reaction catalysed by nitrogenase in root nodules of leguminous plants is/are (a) ammonia alone (b) nitrate alone (c) ammonia and oxygen (d) ammonia and hydrogen.
Last Answer : (d) ammonia and hydrogen.
Description : Commonly used chemical fertilizer to con trol submerged weeds and water bloom non -selectively a). Anhydrous ammonia b). Ammonium sulphate c). Ammonium nitrate d). Urea
Last Answer : d). Urea
Description : Which one of the following is responsible for blue baby syndrome? (1) Fluoride (2) Nitrate (3) Arsenic (4) Lead
Last Answer : (2) Nitrate
Description : The atmosphere of the primitive earth before origin of life consisted of: (a) Nitrogen, Oxygen, Ammonia, and Water vapour (b) Methane, Ammonia, Hydrogen, and Water vapour (c) Nitrogen, Oxygen, Water, and Carbon dioxide (d) Ammonia, Water, Oxygen, and Hydrogen
Last Answer : Ans:(b)
Description : The commonly used coolant in refrigerators is – (1) Ammonia (2) Nitrogen (3) Freon (4) Oxygen
Last Answer : (3) Freon Explanation: Modem refrigerators usually use a refrigerant called FIFC-134a (1,1,1,2- Tetrafluoroethane), which does not deplete the ozone layer, instead of Freon. Freon used to be the most common refrigerant till the 1980s; however, its use has declined since
Description : Which of the process is known as nitrification? (1) Reaction of Nitrogen Monoxide with oxygen to form nitric acid (2) Reaction of nitrogen dioxide with water to form nitric acid (3) Conversion of ammonia to nitrites (4) Conversion of nitrite to nitric oxide
Last Answer : Conversion of ammonia to nitrites
Description : The commonly used coolant in refrigerators is (1) Ammonia (2) Nitrogen (3) Freon (4) Oxygen
Last Answer : Freon
Description : Inside the ____ is a gas generator containing a mixture of NaN3 (Sodium Azide), KNO3 (Potassium Nitrate) and SiO2 (Silicon Dioxide). When the undesired event happens, an electric circuit is ... chemical reactions generate nitrogen gas that fills ____ in 20 to 30 milliseconds. Fill up the blank
Last Answer : Air-bags in automobiles.
Description : Rank the following laboratory tests and procedures in terms of their relative value to a 65-year-old woman who is to undergo elective resection of a sigmoid cancer. A. Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA). B. ... Arterial blood oxygen tension (PaO 2) on room air. G. Serum sodium concentration (Na+).
Last Answer : Answer: CDFEBAG DISCUSSION: The most important test by far is the electrocardiogram, with its capacity to indicate signs of occult heart disease. The second most important evaluation is the hemoglobin ... for resection of the colon is always normal and would be of least value among these tests
Description : Fluorosis (a bone disease) is caused by the presence of high concentration of __________ in atmospheric air. (A) Hydrocarbons (B) Hydrogen fluoride (C) Hydrogen sulphides (D) Nitrogen dioxide
Last Answer : (B) Hydrogen fluoride
Description : Which of the following air pollutants is not toxic to vegetation i.e., doesn't cause vegetation damage? (A) Smog & ozone (B) Hydrogen fluoride & nitrogen oxides (C) Sulphur dioxide & spray of weed killers (D) Carbon monoxide
Last Answer : (D) Carbon monoxide
Description : What is the difference between solubility of sodium nitrate and ammonia?
Last Answer : Sodium nitrate is more soluble in water.
Description : Nitrification is the biological process of converting – (1) N9 into nitrate (2) N2 into nitrite (3) Ammonia into nitrite (4) Ammonia into N2
Last Answer : (3) Ammonia into nitrite Explanation: Nitrification is the biological oxidation of ammonia or ammonium to nitrite followed by the oxidation of the nitrite to nitrate. The transformation of ammonia ... limiting step of nitrification. Nitrification is an important step in the nitrogen cycle in soil.
Description : Neutraliser tank used for reacting nitric acid with ammonia for the production of ammonium nitrate is made of (A) Aluminium (B) Stainless steel (C) High silicon (14%) iron (D) Copper
Last Answer : (B) Stainless steel
Description : Liquid ammonia and 60% nitric acid reaction (which producesammonium nitrate) is (A) Exothermic (B) Endothermic (C) Autocatalytic (D) None of these
Last Answer : (A) Exothermic
Description : Urea (a nitrogenous fertiliser) is produced from carbon dioxide and (A) Nitric acid (B) Ammonia (C) Ammonium nitrate (D) Nitric oxide
Last Answer : (B) Ammonia
Description : __________ is not a fertiliser. (A) Calcium ammonium nitrate (B) Ferrous sulphate (C) Liquid ammonia (D) Ammonium sulphate
Last Answer : (B) Ferrous sulphate
Description : Vapor phase reaction of ammonia & nitric acid to produce ammonium nitrate is termed as the __________ process. (A) Haber's (B) Stengel (C) Le-chatelier's (D) Du-pont's
Last Answer : (B) Stengel
Description : Neutralisation of nitric acid with ammonia to produce ammonium nitrate is a/an __________ reaction. (A) Catalytic (B) Endothermic (C) Exothermic (D) Autocatalytic
Last Answer : (C) Exothermic
Description : Bacterial aerobic oxidation of polluted water in biological oxidation ponds is done to purify it. Presence of bacteria helps in (A) Coagulation and flocculation of colloids (B) Oxidation of carbonaceous matter to CO2 (C) ... to the nitrite and eventually to the nitrate (D) All (A), (B) and (C)
Last Answer : (D) All (A), (B) and (C)
Description : Nitrification is the biological process of converting (1) N2 into nitrate (2) N2 into nitrite (3) Ammonia into nitrite (4) Ammonia into N2
Last Answer : Ammonia into nitrite
Description : Which of the following is the main nitrogenous waste in humans ? (1) Ammonia (2) Urea (3) Uric Acid (4) Ammonium Nitrate
Last Answer : Uric Acid
Description : The pH value of water is kept slightly less than 7 so that hydrochloride ions may combine with ammonia ions to form (A) Mono-chloramine (NHCl) (B) Di-chloramine (NH2Cl) (C) Nitrogen tri-chloramine (NCl3) (D) All the above
Last Answer : (D) All the above
Description : Which one of the following species contains a polar covalent bond? A oxygen B carbon dioxide C sodium chloride D magnesium fluoride E helium
Last Answer : B carbon dioxide
Description : Chlorination of water does not remove (A) Ammonia content (B) B.O.D. (C) Organic matter content (D) Dissolved oxygen
Last Answer : (D) Dissolved oxygen
Description : The Manufacturer of aeration devices reports the oxygen transfer rate of the device obtained through laboratory tests carried under standard conditions. Such standard condition are : (a) Wastewater at zero DO, 25°C and 760 mm ... DO, 20°C and 760 mm Hg (d) Wastewater at zero DO, 0°C and 700 mm Hg
Last Answer : (c) Tapwater at zero DO, 20°C and 760 mm Hg
Description : The ensure proper growth of children's teeth, the quantity of fluoride used in water mains, is (A) 1 mg/litre (B) 2 mg/litre (C) 3 mg/litre (D) 5 mg/litre
Last Answer : (A) 1 mg/litre
Description : What is the percent of nitrogen in sodium nitrate?
Last Answer : The percent of nitrogen in sodium nitrate is 16,47 %.
Description : What is the oxidation number of nitrogen in sodium nitrate?
Last Answer : The oxidation number of nitrogen in sodium nitrate is 5.
Description : Which of the following fertilisers provides maximum amount of nitrogen? (a) Calcium Nitrate (b) Urea (c) Ammonium Sulphate (d) Nitrolium
Last Answer : Ans: (b)
Description : Conversion of soil nitrate into gaseous nitrogen is
Last Answer : Ans. Denitrification
Description : The substance that contains the maximum amount of nitrogen is (a) urea (b) ammonium sulphate (c) ammonium nitrate (d) ammonium chloride
Last Answer : Ans:(a)
Description : Nitrogen in water is commonly found in the form of - (1) Nitrous oxide (2) Nitrate (3) Nitric oxide (4) Nitrite
Last Answer : (2) Nitrate Explanation: Nitrate (NO3) is the most common form of inorganic nitrogen in unpolluted waters. Nitrate moves readily through soils and into ground water, where concentrations can be much higher than in surface waters. Water in coastal areas mainly contains elementary nitrogen gas (N2).
Description : Fertiliser having high nitrogen content is – (1) Urea (2) Ammonium sulphate (3) Ammonium nitrate (4) Calcium citrate
Last Answer : (3) Ammonium nitrate Explanation: A growth fertilizer will have a high N content and relatively low P and K content. Ammonium nitrate is the highest Nitrogen fertilizer you can buy, and it is ... formulations of growth fertilizers will contain 5, 6 or even 7 times more Nitrogen than anything else.
Description : Photochemical smog pollution does not contain (a) PAN (peroxyacyl nitrate) (b) ozone (c) nitrogen dioxide (d) carbon dioxide.
Last Answer : (d) carbon dioxide.
Description : In which form is nitrogen absorbed by paddy under waterlogged condition ? (A) NH 4 ion (B) Nitrate ion (C) NO 2 ion (D) N 2
Last Answer : (B) Nitrate ion
Description : If by radiation all nitrogenase enzyme are inactivated, then there will be no (a) fixation of nitrogen in legumes (b) fixation of atmospheric nitrogen (c) conversion from nitrate to nitrite in legumes (d) conversion from ammonium to nitrate in soil.
Last Answer : (a) fixation of nitrogen in legumes
Description : Which two distinct microbial processes are responsible for the release of fixed nitrogen as dinitrogen gas (N2) to the atmosphere? (a) Aerobic nitrate oxidation and nitrite reduction (b) ... fixation by Rhizobium in root nodules of legumes (d) Anaerobic ammonium oxidation and denitrification
Last Answer : (d) Anaerobic ammonium oxidation and denitrification
Description : Which of the following bacteria reduce nitrate in soil into nitrogen? (a) Nitrobacter (b) Nitrococcus (c) Thiobacillus (d) Nitrosomonas
Last Answer : (c) Thiobacillus
Description : In calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN) fertiliser (A) Nitrate nitrogen is quick acting (B) Ammoniacal nitrogen is quick acting (C) Nitrate nitrogen is slower acting (D) None of these
Last Answer : (A) Nitrate nitrogen is quick acting
Description : Nitrogen content of calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN) is __________ percent. (A) 10 (B) 25 (C) 50 (D) 80
Last Answer : (B) 25