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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : 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 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 : 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 : 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 : Nitrogen in water is commonly found in the form of (1) Nitrous oxide (2) Nitrate (3) Nitric oxide (4) Nitrite
Last Answer : Nitrate
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 : How many iron(II) ions combine with Nitrogen to form iron(II)nitrite?
Last Answer : Iron(II) Nitrite Fe(NO2)2 Molecular Weight -- EndMemo
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 : 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 : Which one of the following tests employs ferroin indictor ? (a) Chemical oxygen demand (b) Ammonia nitrogen (c) Nitrate nitrogen (d) Fluoride
Last Answer : (a) Chemical oxygen demand
Description : Laughing gas has chemical composition of following two elements ? A. Nitrogen + Hydrogen B. Nitrogen + Carbon C. Nitrogen + Oxygen (Answer) D. Oxygen + Carbon E. None of these
Last Answer : C. Nitrogen + Oxygen (Answer)
Description : Chile saltpeter is the common name of: (1) Sodium nitrate (2) Potassium nitrite (3) Potassium nitrate (4) Sodium nitrite
Last Answer : (1) Sodium nitrate Explanation: Sodium Nitrate (NaNO3) is also known as Chile saltpeter or Peru saltpeter (due to the large deposits found in the Atacama desert in these countries) to ... , pyrotechnics and smoke bombs, glass and pottery enamels, food preservatives, and solid rocket propellant.
Description : What is the chemical name for `Baking Soda'? (1) Sodium carbonate (2) Sodium bicarbonate (3) Sodium nitrite (4) Sodium nitrate
Last Answer : (2) Sodium bicarbonate Explanation: Sodium bicarbonate or sodium hydrogen carbonate is the chemical compound with the formula NaHCO3. Sodium bicarbonate is a white solid that is crystalline but often ... It has a slightly salty, alkaline taste resembling that of washing soda (sodium carbonate).
Last Answer : Sodium nitrate
Description : What is the chemical name for ‘Baking Soda’ ? (1) Sodium carbonate (2) Sodium bicarbonate (3) Sodium nitrite (4) Sodium nitrate
Last Answer : Sodium bicarbonate
Description : What is the chemical name for ‘baking soda’? (1) Sodium carbonate (2) Sodium bicarbonate (3) Sodium nitrite (4) Sodium nitrate
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 : Which of the following terms refers to the number of molecules or ions attached to a central metallic atom? w) coordination number x) connection number y) bonding number z) none of these
Last Answer : ANSWER: W -- COORDINATION NUMBER
Description : Organic chemistry involves molecules that contain which element? a. carbon c. oxygen b. nitrogen d. calcium
Last Answer : a. carbon
Description : A complex of platinum, ammonia and chloride produces four ions per molecules in the solution. The structure consistent with the observation is :
Last Answer : A complex of platinum, ammonia and chloride produces four ions per molecules in the solution. The structure consistent ... [Pt(NH_(3))_(4)Cl_(2)]Cl`
Description : Pick out the wrong statement. (A) Nitrogen is normally supplied in fertiliser either in Ammoniacal or the nitrate form, from which the soil takes it up in the form of ammonium ions ornitrate ... nitrate fertiliser is obtained as a by-product in an integrated steel plant having by-product coke ovens
Last Answer : (D) Ammonium nitrate fertiliser is obtained as a by-product in an integrated steel plant having by-product coke ovens
Description : Nitrate & Nitrite both give brown ring test, can be distinguish by -
Last Answer : Nitrate & Nitrite both give brown ring test, can be distinguish by - A. `HOSO_(2)NH_(2)` (Sulphonic acid) ... ("Million base") C. `FeSO_(4)` D. None
Description : Direct reaction of unsaturated hydrocarbons with either NO or NO2 produces an eye irritating pollutant compound known as (A) Photochemical smog (B) Peroxyacetyl nitrate (PAN) or methyl nitrite (C) Benzopyrene (D) Polyacrylonitrile
Last Answer : (B) Peroxyacetyl nitrate (PAN) or methyl nitrite
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 gases is known as “Laughing Gas”? (1) Nitrous oxide (2) Nitrogen peroxide (3) Nitrogen (4) Nitric oxide
Last Answer : (1) Nitrous oxide Explanation: Nitrous oxide (N2O) is commonly known as laughing gas. It is used in surgery and dentistry for its anaesthetic and analgesic effects. It is known as "laughing gas ... effects of inhaling it, a property that has led to its recreational use as a dissociative anaesthetic.
Description : Laughing gas is – (1) Nitric oxide (2) Nitrous oxide (3) Nitrogen trioxide (4) Nitrogen pentoxide
Last Answer : (2) Nitrous oxide Explanation: Laughing gas is Nitrous Oxide (N2O).
Description : The chemical name of “laughing gas” is - (1) Nitric oxide (2) Nitrogen dioxide (3) Nitrogen pentoxide (4) Nitrous oxide
Last Answer : (4) Nitrous oxide Explanation: Nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas, is a chemical compound with the formula N2O. It is used in surgery and dentistry for its anesthetic and analgesic effects ... of inhaling it, a property that has led to its recreational use as a dissociative anesthetic.
Last Answer : Nitrous oxide
Description : Laughing gas is (1) Nitric oxide (2) Nitrous oxide (3) Nitrogen trioxide (4) Nitrogen pentoxide
Description : The chemical name of “laughing gas’ is (1) Nitric oxide (2) Nitrogen dioxide (3) Nitrogen pentoxide (4) Nitrous oxide
Description : Acetamide is a much weaker base than ammonia. This is because (a) the electron withdrawing effect of the C=O group makes the lone pair of electrons on nitrogen atom less available for protonation. (b) ) ... NH2 group. (d) an H atom from the nitrogen is less easily lost from CH3CONH2 than from NH3.
Last Answer : the electron withdrawing effect of the C=O group makes the lone pair of electrons on nitrogen atom less available for protonation
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 : 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 : Why does 10 gram nitrogen gas contain the same number of molecules as 10 gram of carbon monoxide?
Last Answer : What is the answer ?
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 : The chemical name of Laughing gas is------? A. Nitric oxide B. Nitrogen dioxide C. Nitrogen pentoxide D. Nitrous oxide (Answer)
Last Answer : D. Nitrous oxide (Answer)
Description : The 'laughing gas' is (A) Nitrous oxide (B) Nitric oxide (C) Nitrogen trioxide (D) Nitrogen pentoxide
Last Answer : (A) Nitrous oxide
Description : What does airbag, used for safety of car driver, contain? A. Sodium bicarbonate B. Sodium azide C. Sodium nitrite D. Sodium peroxide
Last Answer : B. Sodium azide
Description : a. Which atom should have smaller ionization enthalpy, oxygen or sulfur? b. The lithium forms +1 ions while berylium forms +2 ions ?
Last Answer : With the help of diagram answer the questions given below : a. Which atom should have smaller ... forms +1 ions while berylium forms +2 ions ?
Description : In upper layer of atmosphere ozone is formed by (1) the action of ultraviolet rays on oxygen (2) the combination of oxygen molecules (3) subjecting oxygen to high pressure (4) the action of nitrogen on oxygen in atmosphere
Last Answer : the action of ultraviolet rays on oxygen
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 : (4) less soluble in blood than nitrogen at high pressure Explanation: Deep-sea divers have their oxygen supply mixed with helium in order to avoid the toxic nature of oxygen under extreme pressures. The ... blood which blocks blood flow as the diver comes to the surface of the sea from underwater.
Last Answer : The chemical bahaviour of an atom depends upon - (1) the number of protons in its nucleus (2) the number of neutrons in the nucleus (3) the number of electrons orbiting around the nucleus (4) the number of nucleons in the nucleus
Description : Nitrogen cycle of sewage, is A. Liberation of ammonia-formation of nitrites-formation of nitratesliberation of nitrogen B. Liberation of nitrogen-liberation of ammonia-formation of ... of ammonia D. Formation of nitrates-formation of nitrites-liberation of nitratesliberation of nitrates
Last Answer : ANS: A
Description : All proteins contain at least 5 specific elements. Four of them are carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, and nitrogen. What is the fifth element?
Last Answer : ANSWER: SULFUR
Description : Ammonia can be considered a Lewis base because it can donate: w) electrons x) protons y) hydronium ions z) hydroxide ions
Last Answer : ANSWER: A -- ELECTRONS
Description : 0.257g of organic substance was heated with conc. sulphuric acid and then distilled with excess of strong alkali .the ammonia gas evolved was absorbed in 50ml of .1M HCl which required 23.2ml of c for neutralization at the end of the process. Determine the % of nitrogen in the compound ?
Last Answer : A. Vol of 0 .1M HCl taken = 50ml Vol of .1MNaOH used for neutralization of unused acid=23.2ml Now, 23.2 ml of .1MNaOH =23.2ml of .1MHCl Vol of .1MHCl unused=23.2ml Vol of .1MHCl required ... NH3 solution contain nitrogen = 14*26.8/10*1000 Percentage of Nitrogen=14*26.8*100/10*1000*.257 =14.6%