Description : Give reason: Oxides of nitrogen released during lightning is not pollutant but oxides released by industries and automobiles are pollutant.
Last Answer : Human interference causes the same substance to become a pollutant.
Description : Nitrogen oxides released in the stratosphere causes ozone depletion due to
Last Answer : Nitrogen oxides released in the stratosphere causes ozone depletion due to A. catalysing conversion of ... . reacting with ozone D. All the above
Description : Which of the following is produced during the formation of photochemical smog? (1) Nitrogen Oxides (2) Hydrocarbons (3) Methane (4) Ozone
Last Answer : (4) Ozone Explanation: Ozone is produced during the formation of photochemical smog. Photochemical smog is a mixture of pollutants that are formed when nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) react to sunlight, creating a brown haze above cities.
Description : Which one of the following is the main culprit in the thinning of Ozone layer in the earth’s stratosphere? A. Carbon dioxide B. Chlorofluorocarbons (Answer) C. Nitrogen oxides D. Methane
Last Answer : B. Chlorofluorocarbons (Answer)
Description : Effects of nitrogen oxides on health? -Biology
Last Answer : answer:
Description : Nitrogen oxides produced from the emission of automibiles and power plants are the source of fine air borne particles which lead to:
Last Answer : Nitrogen oxides produced from the emission of automibiles and power plants are the source of fine air ... C. Wet acid deposition D. Industrial smog.
Description : Oxides of sulphur and nitrogen are important pollutants of :
Last Answer : Oxides of sulphur and nitrogen are important pollutants of : A. Water B. air C. Soil D. All of the above
Description : Photochemical reaction of nitrogen oxides with unsaturated hydrocarbons produces
Last Answer : Photochemical reaction of nitrogen oxides with unsaturated hydrocarbons produces A. methyl isocyanate B. ... C. Benzpyrene D. peroxy-acyl nitrates.
Description : The enthalpy changes of formation of the gaseous oxides of nitrogen `(N_(2)O` and `NO)` are positive because of `:`
Last Answer : The enthalpy changes of formation of the gaseous oxides of nitrogen `(N_(2)O` and `NO)` are positive ... The tendency of oxygen to form `O^(2-)`
Description : Statement I Nitrogen and oxygen are the main components in the atmosphere but these do not react to form oxides of nitrogen. Statement II The reaction
Last Answer : Statement I Nitrogen and oxygen are the main components in the atmosphere but these do not react ... D. Both are assertion and reason are incorrect
Description : Nitrogen forms the largest number of oxides as it is capable of forming stable multiple bonds with oxygen. They range from `N_(2)O` (O.S of nitrogen +
Last Answer : Nitrogen forms the largest number of oxides as it is capable of forming stable multiple bonds with ... red D. Nitrogen dioxide is not acidic oxide
Description : Nitrogen forms the largest number of oxides as it is capable of forming stable multiple bonds with oxygen. They range of `N_(2)O` (O.S of nitrogen +1)
Last Answer : Nitrogen forms the largest number of oxides as it is capable of forming stable multiple bonds with oxygen. They range ... C. `NO_(2)` D. both A and C
Description : How many of the following properties increase down the group for nitrogen family (a) Atomic size (b) Acidic character of oxides (c) Boiling point of h
Last Answer : How many of the following properties increase down the group for nitrogen family (a) Atomic ... Metallic character (g) Basic character of hydrides
Description : Which of the following oxides of Nitrogen is Neutral
Last Answer : Which of the following oxides of Nitrogen is Neutral A. `N_(2)O_(5)` B. `N_(2)O_(3)` C. `N_(2)O_(4)` D. `N_(2)O`
Description : Nitrogen oxides produced from the emission of automobiles and power plants are the source of fine air borne particles which lead to
Last Answer : Nitrogen oxides produced from the emission of automobiles and power plants are the source of fine air ... C. Industrial smog D. Wet acid deposition
Description : Which plant has the maximum power of absorbing `CO_(2)` and oxides of nitrogen in a polluted area?
Last Answer : Which plant has the maximum power of absorbing `CO_(2)` and oxides of nitrogen in a ... Coleus indica C. Robinia pseudoacacia D. Daucus carota
Description : The products resulting from the atmospheric reactions of hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides in the presence of sunlight are called
Last Answer : The products resulting from the atmospheric reactions of hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides in the ... C. Tertiary pollutants D. Non-pollutants
Description : Which of the following is/are not the characteristics of red soils? 1. They are derived from weathering of old crystalline and metamorphic rocks 2. They contain iron oxides 3. They have high water retention capacity 4. They ... nitrogen content (a) II and III (b) Only III (c) Only IV (d) III and IV
Last Answer : Ans: (d)
Description : Which one of the following is the main culprit in the thinning of Ozone layer in the earth’s stratosphere? A. Methane B. Chlorofluorocarbons C. Nitrogen oxides D. Carbon dioxide
Last Answer : ANSWER: C
Description : (3) Oxides of nitrogen and sulphur Explanation: Acid rain is caused by emissions of oxides of Sulfur and Nitrogen (Sulfur Dioxide and Nitrogen Oxide), which react with the water molecules in the ... The emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) result from fossil fuel combustion.
Last Answer : (3) live wire and the neutral wire Explanation: Three wires enter most homes from the power pole-two "hot" wires and a third "neutral" wire. Each hot wire provides 120- volt current for ... the main switch is put off because the electric circuit (the path where the electricity travels) gets opened.
Description : (2) oxides of nitrogen and sulphur Explanation: Acid rain is caused by emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides, which react with the water molecules in the atmosphere to produce acids.
Last Answer : Neuron is - (1) Fundamental unit of energy (2) Particle released in radioactive emission (3) Antiparbcle of neutron (4) Fundamental unit of nervous system
Description : (1) the action of ultraviolet rays on oxygen Explanation: The majority of tropospheric ozone formation occurs when nitrogen oxides (NOx), carbon monoxide (CO ) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), such as xylene, ... violet rays. NOx, CO, and VOCs are called ozone precursors. CO + 2O2 + CO2 + O3
Last Answer : Water is not effective in extinguishing a fire caused by petrol because - (1) the flame is too hot for water to cool it down (2) water and petrol react chemically (3) water and petrol are ... (4) water and petrol are immiscible with each other and petrol which forms the upper layer continues to burn
Description : What are the components responsible for acid rain? (1) Nitrogen monoxide (NO) and Carbon monoxide (CO) (2) Sulphur dioxide (SO2) and Nitrogen oxides (NOx) (3) Carbon dioxide (CO2) and Carbon monoxide (CO) (4) Oxides of carbon (COx) and Oxides of nitrogen (NOx)
Last Answer : (2) Sulphur dioxide (SO2) and Nitrogen oxides (NOx) Explanation: Acid rain is caused by emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxide (NO), which react with the water molecules in the ... in acid rain can cause paint to peel, corrosion of steel structures and weathering of stone buildings.
Description : 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 phosphorus (4) None of these
Last Answer : (2) oxides of nitrogen and sulphur Explanation: Acid rain is caused by emissions of Sulpfur Dioxide (SO2) and Nitrogen Oxide (NOx), which react with the water molecules in the atmosphere to produce acids.
Description : Which of the following is not a gaseous air pollutant? (1) Oxides of nitrogen (2) Hydrocarbon (3) Smoke (4) Oxides of sulphur
Last Answer : (2) Hydrocarbon Explanation: The gaseous air pollutants of primary concern in urban settings include sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, and carbon monoxide; these are emitted directly into the air ... is also a pollutant. Hydrocarbon is an organic compound consisting entirely of hydrogen and carbon.
Description : Which of the following in auto-mobile exhaust can cause cancer? (1) Oxides of nitrogen (2) Carbon monoxide (3) Lead (4) Polyclinic hydrocarbons
Last Answer : (2) Carbon monoxide Explanation: Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are formed during incomplete combustion. Domestic wood burning and road traffic are the major sources of PAHs. Exposure ... reactive diol epoxide intermediates and their subsequent covalent binding to critical targets in DNA.
Description : The constituents of automobile exhaust that can cause cancer is/are : (1) Oxides of nitrogen (2) Carbon monoxide (3) Polycyclic hydrocarbons (4) Lead
Last Answer : (2) Carbon monoxide Explanation: Lead is a naturally occuriing bluish-gray metal found in small amounts in the earth's crust. In the past, when lead was added to gasoline, breathing automobile ... found to be carcinogen. A substance that causes cancer or helps cancer grow is called a carcinogen.
Description : Global warming is mainly due to accumulation of – (1) Oxides of nitrogen (2) Oxides of sulphur (3) Carbon dioxide (4) Carbon monoxide
Last Answer : (3) Carbon dioxide Explanation: Global Warming refers to average increase in the earth's temperature due to increase in pollution which results in greenhouse effect which in turn leads to climate ... dioxide accumulate into the atmosphere and trap heat that would normally exit into the outer space.
Description : An important water contaminant is: (a) Heavy metals (b) Nitrogen oxides (c) Carbon monoxide (d) NO2 and SO2
Last Answer : (b) Nitrogen oxides
Description : Consider the following statements : 1. Agricultural soils release nitrogen oxides into environment. 2. Cattle release ammonia into environment. 3. Poultry industry releases reactive nitrogen compounds into environment. Which of the statements ... and 3 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 2 only d) 1, 2 and 3
Last Answer : d) 1, 2 and 3
Description : The concentration (weight %) of nitric acid produced by the oxidation of ammonia and absorption of nitrogen oxides with water is about __________ percent. (A) 60 (B) 30 (C) 95 (D) 100
Last Answer : (A) 60
Description : Fertiliser plants get their N2 requirements (A) By fractionation of liquefied air (B) By dissociating oxides of nitrogen (C) From coal gas (coke oven gas) (D) From producer gas
Last Answer : (A) By fractionation of liquefied air
Description : Tolerable limit of nitrogen oxides in air is __________ ppm. (A) 0.1 (B) 1 (C) 5 (D) 25
Last Answer : (C) 5
Description : Which of the following is the most major constituents of air pollutants? (A) Oxides of sulphur (B) Oxides of nitrogen (C) Carbon monoxide (D) Hydrogen sulphide
Last Answer : (A) Oxides of sulphur
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 : Nitrogen oxides (NOx ) is not produced in the __________ industry. (A) Nitric acid making (B) Nitrogenous fertiliser (C) Detergent (D) Any of these
Last Answer : (C) Detergent
Description : Which of the following is an adsorbent for removal of nitrogen oxides from gas/air? (A) Active carbon (B) Silica gel (C) Bog iron (iron oxide) (D) Pulverised limestone
Last Answer : (B) Silica gel
Description : Pick out the wrong statement pertaining to nitric acid. (A) About 90% of nitric acid is manufactured by Ostwald's process (B) It is a strong mono basic acid which reacts with almost all the ... (mainly NO2 ) (D) Arc process of nitric acid manufacture is economical as compared to Ostwald's process
Last Answer : (D) Arc process of nitric acid manufacture is economical as compared to Ostwald's process
Description : Catalyst used in the manufacture of sulphuric acid by chamber & contact processes are respectively (A) V2O5 & Cr2O3 . (B) Oxides of nitrogen & Cr2O3 (C) V2O5 on a porous carrier & oxides of nitrogen (D) Oxides of nitrogen & V2O5 on a porous carrier
Last Answer : (D) Oxides of nitrogen & V2O5 on a porous carrier
Description : Which of the following emissions in the exhaust gas of an I.C. engine causes the formation of photochemical smog? (A) Nitrogen oxides (B) Hydrocarbons (C) Both 'a' & 'b' (D) Carbon monoxide
Last Answer : (C) Both 'a' & 'b'
Description : Catalyst used in the 'catalytic converter' employed in automobile exhaust line for complete combustion/oxidation of carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides and hydrocarbons is (A) Alumina (B) Platinum (C) Vanadium pentoxide (D) Iron oxide
Last Answer : Option B
Description : Different proportions of oxygen in the various oxides of nitrogen proves the [MP PMT 1985] (A) Equivalent proportion (B) Multiple proportion (C) Constant proportion (D) Conservation of matter
Last Answer : (B) Multiple proportion
Description : Chief air pollutant which is likely to deplete ozone layer is a) Sulphur dioxide b) Carbon dioxide c) Carbon monoxide d) Nitrogen oxides and Fluorocarbons.
Last Answer : d) Nitrogen oxides and Fluorocarbons