Description : The most common admixture which is used to accelerate the initial set of concrete is (A) Gypsum (B) Calcium chloride (C) Calcium carbonate (D) None of the above
Last Answer : Answer: Option B
Description : The most commonly used admixture which prolongs the setting and hardening time is (A) Gypsum (B) Calcium chloride (C) Sodium silicate (D) All of the above
Last Answer : (A) Gypsum
Description : Quicklime is a) Calcium carbonate b) Calcium bicarbonate c) Calcium oxide* d) Calcium hydroxide
Last Answer : c) Calcium oxide*
Description : The most commonly used retarder in cement is (A) Gypsum (B) Calcium chloride (C) Calcium carbonate (D) None of the above
Last Answer : Answer: Option A
Description : To retard the initial setting time of cement, the compound responsible, is (A) Tri-calcium silicate (B) Gypsum (C) Di-calcium silicate (D) Tri-calcium aluminate
Description : Setting time of cement increases by adding (A) Gypsum (B) Hydrogen peroxide (C) Calcium chloride (D) Sodium oxide
Description : Setting time of cement increases by adding (i)gypsum (ii)sodium oxide (iii)calcium chloride [ A ] i [ B ] i and ii [ C ] i and iii [ D ] i, ii and iii
Last Answer : [ A ] i
Description : A slow setting cement will have higher percentage of a) tricalcium aluminate b) tricalcium silicate c) Gypsum d) Dicalcium silicate*
Last Answer : C2s
Description : The chemical name of "Plaster of Paris" commonly used for setting broken bones is – (1) Calcium nitrate (2) Calcium sulphate (3) Calcium carbonate (4) Calcium chloride
Last Answer : (2) Calcium sulphate Explanation: Plaster of Paris is the common name of Calcium Sulphate hemihydrate, with chemical formula: CaSO4.1/2H2O. Plaster of Paris is produced by heating gypsum to about 150°C.
Description : The chemical name of “Plaster of Paris” commonly used for setting broken bones is (1) Calcium nitrate (2) Calcium sulphate (3) Calcium carbonate (4) Calcium chloride
Last Answer : Calcium sulphate
Description : Washing soda is the common name for (1) Calcium carbonate (2) Calcium bicarbonate (3) Sodium carbonate (4) Sodium bicarbonate
Last Answer : (3) Sodium carbonate
Description : Le Chatelier apparatus is used to determine which of the following properties for cement A) Soundness* b) Initial setting time c) Compressive strength d) Tensile strength
Last Answer : A) Soundness*
Description : The chemical name of baking soda is - (1) Sodium carbonate (2) Sodium bicarbonate (3) Sodium chloride (4) Sodium nitrate
Last Answer : (2) Sodium bicarbonate Explanation: Sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) is also known as baking soda. It is a chemical leavening agent which is added to baked goods before cooking to produce carbon dioxide and cause them to 'rise'.
Description : Brine is an a) aqueous solution of sodium hydroxide b) aqueous solution of sodium carbonate c) aqueous solution of sodium chloride d) aqueous solution of sodium bicarbonate
Last Answer : c) aqueous solution of sodium chloride
Description : Solvay process is not used for the manufacture of potassium carbonate, because of the reason that potassium bicarbonate (A) Is prone to thermal decomposition (B) Has high water solubility and is unstable (C) Is soluble in ammonium chloride and potassium chloride solution (D) All (A), (B) and (C)
Last Answer : (C) Is soluble in ammonium chloride and potassium chloride solution
Description : The chemical name of baking soda is (1) Sodium carbonate (2) Sodium bicarbonate (3) Sodium chloride (4) Sodium nitrate
Last Answer : Sodium bicarbonate
Description : The effect of adding calcium chloride in concrete is (i) To increase shrinkage (ii) To decrease shrinkage (iii) To increase setting time (iv) To decrease setting time The correct answer is (A) (i) and (iii) (B) (i) and (iv) (C) (ii) and (iii) (D) (ii) and (iv)
Last Answer : (B) (i) and (iv)
Description : Which type of following cement is used for mass concrete work a) High Alumina cement b) Quick setting cement c) Rapid hardening cement d) Low heat cement*
Last Answer : d) Low heat cement*
Description : For reclamation of alkaline soil — is used. a. Lime b. Calcium carbonate c. Gypsum d. None of these
Last Answer : c. Gypsum
Description : Which one of the following mixtures is homogeneous? (1) Starch and sugar (2) Methanol and water (3) Graphite and charcoal (4) Calcium carbonate and calcium bicarbonate
Last Answer : (2) Methanol and water Explanation: A homogeneous mixture is a solid, liquid, or gaseous mixture that has the same proportions of its components throughout any given sample.
Description : Glass is mainly composed of - (1) Sodium silicate (2) Calcium carbonate (3) Calcium hydroxide (4) Sodium bicarbonate
Last Answer : (1) Sodium silicate Explanation: Glass is made from silica (SiO₂) and soda lime, which react to form sodium silicate.
Description : What is "milk of magnesia" chemically? (1) Magnesium carbonate (2) Sodium bicarbonate (3) Calcium hydroxide (4) Magnesium hydroxide
Last Answer : (4) Magnesium hydroxide Explanation: agnesium hydroxide is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula Mg(OH)2. As a suspension in water, it is often called milk of magnesia because of its milk-like appearance. The solid mineral form of magnesium hydroxide is known as brucite.
Description : What is “milk of magnesia” chemically ? (1) Magnesium carbonate (2) Sodium bicarbonate (3) Calcium hydroxide (4) Magnesium hydroxide
Last Answer : Magnesium hydroxide
Description : What is the most common salt in sea water? (1) Calcium carbonate (2) Potassium chloride (3) Sodium chloride (4) Magnesium sulphate
Last Answer : (3) Sodium chloride Explanation: Sodium chloride, also known as salt, common salt, table salt or halite, is an ionic compound with the formula NaCl, representing equal proportions of sodium and ... for the salinity of the ocean and of the extracellular fluid of many multi-cellular organisms.
Description : What is the most common salt in sea water ? (1) Calcium carbonate (2) Potassium chloride (3) Sodium chloride (4) Magnesium sulphate
Last Answer : Sodium chloride
Description : Pick out the wrong statement. (A) High early strength cement are made from materials having high silica to lime ratio (B) The function of gypsum in cement is to enhance its initial ... cements are known as silicate cement (D) Major component of greyish Portland cement is tricalcium silicate
Last Answer : (A) High early strength cement are made from materials having high silica to lime ratio
Description : The gypsum is added to the cement for (a) Providing high strength to the cement (b) Controlling the initial setting time of cement. (c) Lowering the clinkering temp of cement (d) All the above.
Last Answer : (b) Controlling the initial setting time of cement.
Description : The inert mineral material used for the manufacture of mortars and concrete is (a) Cement (b) Water (c) Aggregates (d) Admixture
Last Answer : (c) Aggregates
Description : A suitable admixture added at the time of preparing the concrete mix, makes the concrete (a) Water proof (b) Acid proof (c) Highly strong (d) All of the above
Last Answer : (d) All of the above
Description : Explain the significance of water reducing admixture in concrete with respect to properties of concrete.
Last Answer : Significance of water reducing admixture in concrete: Water reducing admixtures are essential for several purposes. The effect of using such admixtures on concrete properties is described below. 1. Water ... strength. 7. The durability of concrete structures can be ensured by using these admixtures.
Description : Gypsum is chemically (A) Calcium chloride (B) Potassium sulphate (C) Sodium sulphate (D) Calcium sulphate
Last Answer : (D) Calcium sulphate
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) Calcium chloride acts as a retarder (B) Calcium chloride acts as an accelerator (C) Gypsum (calcium sulphate) acts as a retarder (D) Both (b) and (c)
Last Answer : (D) Both (b) and (c)
Description : In patients receiving massive blood transfusion for acute blood loss, which of the following is/are correct? A. Packed red blood cells and crystalloid solution should be infused to restore oxygen ... should be administered with every 5 units of packed red blood cells to avoid hypocalcemia.
Last Answer : Answer: A DISCUSSION: Patients who are suffering from acute blood loss require crystalloid resuscitation as the initial maneuver to restore intravascular volume and re-establish vital signs. If 2 to 3 liters ... when the infusion of blood proceeds at a rate exceeding 1 to 2 units every 5 minutes
Description : Kidney stones are mainly formed by which of the following compound - (1) Sodium chloride (2) Silicates (3) Calcium bicarbonate (4) Calcium oxalate
Last Answer : (4) Calcium oxalate Explanation: Kidney stones form when your urine contains more crystal-forming substances — such as calcium, oxalate and uric acid — than the fluid in your urine can dilute.
Description : The presence of which of the following salts in water causes corrosion in steam boilers? (1) Sodium Chloride (2) Magnesium Chloride (3) Calcium bicarbonate (4) Potassium bicarbonate
Last Answer : (2) Magnesium Chloride Explanation: Magnesium chloride is the name for the chemical compound with the formula MgCl2 and its various hydrates MgCl2(H2O)x. These salts are typical ionic halides, being highly soluble in water.
Description : Which of the following is responsible for permanent hardness of water? (1) magnesium bicarbonate (2) sodium chloride (3) calcium sulphate (4) calcium bicarbonate
Last Answer : (3) calcium sulphate Explanation: Permanent hardness is caused by dissolved calcium sulfate (which is not removed by boiling). Hard water contains dissolved magnesium and calcium ions. These make ... . Temporary hardness is caused by dissolved calcium hydrogen carbonate (which is removed by boiling)
Description : Which of the following is responsible for permanent hardness of water ? (1) magnesium bicarbonate (2) sodium chloride (3) calcium sulphate (4) calcium bicarbonate
Last Answer : calcium sulphate
Description : The major calcium salt in bones is (A) Calcium carbonate (B) Calcium chloride (C) Calcium hydroxide (D) Calcium phosphate
Last Answer : Answer : D
Description : A FDA – approved ingredient for protection against painful sensitivity of the teeth due to cold, heat, acids, sweets or contact is (a) Dicalcium phosphate (b) Sodium lauryl sulfate (c) 5% potassium nitrate (d) Zinc chloride (e) Calcium carbonate
Last Answer : Ans: C
Description : Lime water contains (a) sodium hydroxide (b) calcium hydroxide (c) sodium carbonate (d) calcium chloride
Last Answer : Ans:(b)
Description : The chemical that is used to ripen mangoes is - (1) Calcium sulphide (2) Calcium carbide (3) Calcium carbonate (4) Calcium chloride
Last Answer : (2) Calcium carbide Explanation: Calcium carbide is used for artificially ripening fruit. When calcium carbide comes in contact with moisture, it produces acetylene gas, which is quite ... the natural ripening agent ethylene. Acetylene acts like ethylene and accelerates the ripening process.
Description : Write the molecular formulae of: 1. Copper oxide 2. Iron (III) chloride 3. Sodium hydroxide 4. Iron (II) sulphide 5. Lead (II) oxide 6. Hydrogen nitrate (nitric ... Hydrogen sulphate (sulphuric acid) 8. Calcium hydroxide 9. Magnesium carbonate 10.Ammonium carbonate
Last Answer : 1. Copper oxide - CuO 2. Iron (III) chloride - FeCl3 3. Sodium hydroxide - NaOH 4. Iron (II) sulphide - FeS 5. Lead (II) oxide - PbO 6. Hydrogen nitrate (nitric acid) - HNO3 7. ... ) - H2SO4 8. Calcium hydroxide - Ca(OH)2 9. Magnesium carbonate - MgCO3 10.Ammonium carbonate - (NH4)2CO3
Description : Presence of __________ hardness is responsible for the temporary hardness in water. (A) Carbonate (B) Calcium (C) Chloride (D) Sulphate
Last Answer : (B) Calcium
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) Lime is available in Free State (B) Lime is available by dissolving calcium carbonate in water (C) Lime is available by calcining calcium carbonate at 900°C (D) Lime is nothing but calcium chloride
Last Answer : Answer: Option C
Description : Calcium carbonate is most soluble in: w) 0.2 Molar Sodium carbonate x) 0.1 Molar Calcium chloride y) 0.1 Molar Sodium hydroxide z) 0.1 Molar Hydrochloric acid
Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- 0.1 MOLAR HYDROCHLORIC ACID
Description : The chemical that is used to ripen mangoes is (1) Calcium sulphide (2) Calcium carbide (3) Calcium carbonate (4) Calcium chloride
Last Answer : Calcium carbide
Description : rting raw material for the manufacture of alum is (A) Alumina (B) Gypsum (C) Bauxite (D) Ammonium bicarbonate
Last Answer : (C) Bauxite
Description : The basic purpose of a retarder in concrete is (A) To increase the initial setting time of cement paste in concrete (B) To decrease the initial setting time of cement paste in concrete (C) To render the concrete more water tight (D) To improve the workability of concrete mix
Description : Chemical name of common salt is – (1) Sodium Chloride (2) Sodium Bicarbonate (3) Sodium (4) Sodium Oxide
Last Answer : (1) Sodium Chloride Explanation: Sodium chloride, also known as salt, common salt, table salt or halite, is an ionic compound with the chemical formula NaCl, representing equal proportions of sodium and chlorine. In the form of table salt, it is commonly used as a condiment and food preservative.
Description : Chemical name of common salt is (1) Sodium Chloride (2) Sodium Bicarbonate (3) Sodium (4) Sodium Oxide
Last Answer : Sodium Chloride