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1
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Benzene and its derivatives undergo substitution reactions instead of addition reactions because
a. the integrity of the benzene ring and the stable pi-bonding pattern remains intact
b. the hydrogens of benzene are relatively loosely bound
c. the benzene ring is sterically crowded hence only substitution can occur
d. the benzene ring is electron rich

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a. the integrity of the benzene ring and the stable pi-bonding pattern remains intact

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Electrophiles are
a. electron deficient species
b. electron rich species
c. electrically neutral species
d. positively charged ion

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a. electron deficient species

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SN2 means
a. two step nucleophilic substitution mechanism involving both alkyl halide and nucleophile
b. one step nucleophilic substitution mechanism involving both alkyl halide and nucleophile
c. two step nucleophilic substitution mechanism involving only the alkyl halide
d. one step nucleophilic substitution mechanism involving only the nucleophile

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b. one step nucleophilic substitution mechanism involving both alkyl halide and nucleophile

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In the decomposition and dissolution of solids during sample preparation, which of the following
is expensive and often the last resort?
a. Acid treatment using oxidation
b. Fusion technique
c. dissolution using ultrasound & appropriate solvent
d. Simple dissolution

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b. Fusion technique

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It is important to discard containers that are scratched or abraded on their interior surfaces. The
internal surface area of a container, whether used for sample preparation or storage, may cause
loss of
a. matrix
b. analyte
c. weight
d. ash

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b. analyte

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Which of the following is a primary standard for use in standardizing bases?
a. Ammonium hydroxide
b. Sulfuric acid
c. Acetic acid
d. Potassium hydrogen phthalate

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d. Potassium hydrogen phthalate

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6
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Glass container is not suitable for
a. inorganic trace analyses
b. oil and grease determination
c. microbiological analyses
d. all of the above

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a. inorganic trace analyses

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The HPLC column type in which molecules are separated according to size.
a. Ion exchange
b. size exclusion
c. normal phase
d. reverse phase

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b. size exclusion

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During ignition for ashing, muffle furnaces that go up to 1100oC are used primarily for this and
________ is needed to contain the sample.
a. porcelain crucible
b. evaporating dish
c. beaker
d. all of the above

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a. porcelain crucible

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. A graphical representation of measuring signal as a function of quantity of analyte.
a. Calibration curve
b. Quality Control Chart
c. Absorbance Chart
d. None of the above

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a. Calibration curve

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10
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In AAS method, If the sample concentration is too high to permit accurate analysis in linearity
response range, there are alternatives that may help bring the absorbance into the optimum
working range.
a. sample dilution
b. using an alternative wavelength having a lower absorptivity
c. reducing the path length by rotating the burner hand
d. All of the above

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d. All of the above

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A buffer solution may be a mixture of
a. a weak acid and its salt
b. a weak base and its salt
c. an excess of a weak acid with a strong base
d. all of the above

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d. all of the above

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Which statement is true?
a. The value of the equilibrium constant increases with the addition of a catalyst
b. A catalyst speeds up both the forward and reverse reaction rates
c. The greater the activation energy, the faster the rate of reaction.
d. A catalyst increases the rate of reaction by decreasing the number of collisions

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b. A catalyst speeds up both the forward and reverse reaction rates

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Molecular oxygen is highly soluble in the blood because
a. the hemoglobin molecule can bind up to four oxygen molecules
b. the solubility of oxygen is increased by the higher temperature of the body
c. pressure is increased inside the body
d. pressure inside the body is different outside of it

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a. the hemoglobin molecule can bind up to four oxygen molecules

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When water is heated in a beaker, bubbles of air form on the side of the glass before the water
boils. This shows that
a. the solubility of gases in water decreases with increasing temperature
b. the solubility of gases in water increases with increasing temperature
c. the solubility of gases in water decreases with decreasing temperature
d. the solubility of gases in water increases with decreasing temperature

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a. the solubility of gases in water decreases with increasing temperature

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Method of passing the sample through a metal or plastic mesh of a uniform cross-sectional area to separate particles into uniform sizes.
a. sieving
b. pulverizing
c. macerating
d. milling

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a. sieving

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16
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In handling acid wastes, what type of protective gloves should be used?
a. Cloth gloves
b. Surgical gloves
c. Rubber gloves
d. Disposal plastic gloves

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c. Rubber gloves

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What type of container must be used for acid or alkali wastes?
a. Polyethylene Drums
b. Metal drums
c. Fiber Drums
d. Cloth container

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a. Polyethylene Drums

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A solid waste management practice which refers to the controlled decomposition of organic matter by microorganisms, mainly bacteria and fungi, into a humus-like product.
a. Composting
b. Recycling
c. Bioremediation
d. Reducing

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a. Composting

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A series of reference standards solutions that have known and accurate pH values at different
temperatures used for pH meter calibration.
a. Buffer Solutions
b. QC Solutions
c. pH solutions
d. None of the above

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a. Buffer Solutions

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20
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Law that states the linear relationship between absorbance and concentration of an absorbing
species
a. Beer-Lambert’s Law
b. Charles Law
c. Boyles Law
d. Avogadro’s Law

A

a. Beer-Lambert’s Law

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21
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Type of quality-control sample used to evaluate the effects of sample matrices on the
performance of an analytical method
a. Matrix Duplicate
b. Matrix Spike
c. Method Blank
d. Reagent Blank

A

b. Matrix Spike

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22
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Component of error which, in the course of a number of analyses of the same measurand, remains
constant or varies in a predictable way.
a. Random Error
b. Analyst’s Error
c. Systematic Error
d. Uncertainty

A

c. Systematic Error

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22
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It is a pure dry solid substance of known chemical composition used in the direct standardization
of solution.
a. primary standard
b. secondary standard
c. analytical standard
d. indicator

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a. primary standard

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23
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It is the closeness of the agreement between the result of a measured value and a true value.
a. Accuracy
b. Precision
c. Mean
d. Error

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a. Accuracy

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Sample preparation technique used prior to instrumental analysis of metals.
a. acid digestion
b. liquid-liquid extraction
c. sieving
d. clean-up

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a. acid digestion

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25
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Which of the following chemicals may be used to neutralize waste containing caustic soda?
a. Potassium Hydroxide
b. Ammonia
c. Hydrochloric Acid
d. Buffer 10 Solution

A

c. Hydrochloric Acid

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26
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Which of the following are possible routes of exposure of the hazardous effect of waste?
a. Inhalation
b. Dermal
c. Ingestion
d. all of the above

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d. all of the above

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. According to Revised DAO 04-36, the appropriate waste labels shall include:
a. Volume of Waste
b. Generator ID Number
c. Container Material
d. All of the above

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d. All of the above

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Sampling type that eliminates questions of bias in selection
a. composite
b. stratified
c. systematic
d. random

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d. random

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29
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Reliability of the results decreases with a decrease in the level or concentration of the:
a. matrix
b. analyte
c. reactant
d. product

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b. analyte

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30
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Properties of nitric acid making it the preferred acid for digesting samples for the analysis of
metals.
a. acts as a strong acid
b. as an oxidizing agent
c. does not form insoluble compounds with metals/nonmetals
d. All of the above

A

d. All of the above

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31
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Possible sources of contamination during sample preparation include:
a. Reagents (tracers)
b. Glassware/equipment
c. Cross-contamination between high- and low-activity samples
d. All of the above

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d. All of the above

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32
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The size of the sample taken for analysis depends on the concentration of the
a. analyte
b. equipment to be used
c. specific tests
d. All of the above

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d. All of the above

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. Quantitative chemical analysis of weighing a sample, usually of a separated and dried precipitate.
a. Titrimetric analysis
b. Volumetric analysis
c. Gravimetric analysis
d. Elemental analysis

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c. Gravimetric analysis

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33
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Locating the adulterated portion of the lot for sampling is an example of
a. random sampling
b. selective sampling
c. composite sampling
d. stratified sampling

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b. selective sampling

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34
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The substance which does the dissolving and must be greater than 50% of the solution.
a. solvent
b. solute
c. mixture
d. solution

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a. solvent

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35
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Requirements of a primary standard.
a. High Purity, 99.9% or better
b. Stability in air
c. Absence of hydrate water
d. All of the above

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d. All of the above

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36
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Used for vacuum filtration using filter paper.
a. gooch crucible
b. Buchner funnel
c. rotary evaporator
d. rubber aspirator

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b. Buchner funnel

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37
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In chromatography, ________ is carried out on glass plates or strips of plastic or metal coated
on one side with a thin layer of adsorbent.
a. HPLC
b. GC
c. Paper Chromatography
d. Thin Layer Chromatography

A

d. Thin Layer Chromatography

38
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Chromatography is used to
a. Separate two or more compounds based on their polarities.
b. Separate two or more compounds based on their masses.
c. Separate two or more compounds based on how strongly they interact with other
d. compounds.
e. all of the above

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e. all of the above

39
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A technique for separating mixtures into their components in order to analyze, identify, purify,
and/or quantify the mixture or components.
a. Spectroscopy
b. Chromatography
c. Gravimetry
d. Titrimetry

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b. Chromatography

40
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A graph showing the detectors response as a function of elution time : band’s shapes, position,
resolution
a. monitor display
b. quality control chart
c. calibration curve
d. chromatogram

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d. chromatogram

41
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Under the Bronsted concept of acids and bases, a base is
a. a proton donor
b. a proton acceptor
c. a hydroxide donor
d. an electron pair donor

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b. a proton acceptor

42
Q

Which of the following is not a common method used for purification?
a. Sublimation
b. Crystallisation
c. Electrolysis
d. Chromatography

A

c. Electrolysis

43
Q

The solution of impure compound and solvent is concentrated to get ____________
a. Unsaturated solution
b. Undersaturated solution
c. Saturated solution
d. Oversaturated solution

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c. Saturated solution

44
Q

Insoluble impurities from solution during crystallization are removed by ____________
a. Drying
b. Filtration
c. Heating
d. Cooling

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b. Filtration

45
Q

Crystal phases can be interconverted by varying ____________
a. Temperature
b. Pressure
c. Size
d. Viscosity

A

a. Temperature

46
Q

Which of the following is not separated through distillation process?
a. Acetone and water
b. Aniline and chloroform
c. Impurities in seawater
d. Milk and water

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d. Milk and water

47
Q

Column chromatography is based on the principle of _______________ (this question appeared
twice)
a. Ion-exchange
b. Exclusion principle
c. Differential adsorption
d. Absorption

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c. Differential adsorption

48
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Select the correct statement from the following options.
a. The lesser the polarity of solute, more strongly it will be adsorbed on a polar surface
b. The greater the polarity of solute, more weakly it will be adsorbed on a polar surface
c. The greater the polarity of solute, more strongly it will be adsorbed on a polar surface
d. All of the mentioned option

A

c. The greater the polarity of solute, more strongly it will be adsorbed on a polar surface

49
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The elution power of a solvent is determined by ____________
a. Its overall polarity
b. The polarity of the stationary phase
c. The nature of the sample components
d. All of the mentioned

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d. All of the mentioned

50
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The principle on which thin layer chromatography is based is that the ____________
a. Different compounds are absorbed on an absorbent to different degrees
b. Different compounds are absorbed on an absorbent to same degrees
c. Different compounds are adsorbed on an adsorbent to different degrees
d. Different compounds are absorbed on an absorbent to same degrees

A

c. Different compounds are adsorbed on an adsorbent to different degrees

51
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Which type of chromatography is used for the structural analysis?
a. Column chromatography
b. Paper chromatography
c. Partition chromatography
d. Affinity chromatography

A

b. Paper chromatography

52
Q

Affinity chromatography is used for the analysis and isolation of ____________
a. Insoluble starch substances
b. Enzyme tyrosinase
c. Antibodies bound with a covalently-attached antigen on cellulose column
d. All of the mentioned

A

d. All of the mentioned

53
Q

Which of the following is not an application of high performance liquid chromatography?
a. Analysis of proteins, drugs and explosives
b. Separation of pharmaceutical drugs
c. Elimination of undesirable substances from blood
d. Separation of lipids, fatty acids and steroids

A

c. Elimination of undesirable substances from blood

54
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Which of the following is the application of ion exchange chromatography?
a. The softening of hard water
b. The demineralisation of water
c. The separation and determination of anions
d. All of the mentioned

A

d. All of the mentioned

55
Q

The quantitative analysis is done using ____________
a. Ion exchange chromatography
b. Thin layer chromatography
c. Gas chromatography
d. Liquid chromatography

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c. Gas chromatography

56
Q

The temperature at which solid and liquid coexist in equilibrium is called ____________
a. Melting point of liquid
b. Freezing point of liquid
c. Freezing point of solid
d. All of the mentioned

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b. Freezing point of liquid

57
Q

The analysis of electromagnetic radiation scattered, absorbed or emitted by the molecule is called
__________
a. Kaleidoscopy
b. Astronomy
c. Spectroscopy
d. Anatomy

A

c. Spectroscopy

58
Q

The different types of energies associated with a molecule are __________
a. Electronic energy
b. Vibrational energy
c. Rotational energy
d. All of the mentioned

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d. All of the mentioned

59
Q

Select the correct statement from the following option.
a. Spectroscopic methods require less time and more amount of sample than classical methods
b. Spectroscopic methods require more time and more amount of sample than classical methods
c. Spectroscopic methods require less time and less amount of sample than classical methods
d. Spectroscopic methods require more time and less amount of sample than classical methods

A

c. Spectroscopic methods require less time and less amount of sample than classical methods

60
Q

Which of the following is not in the infrared spectrum?
a. HCl
b. H2O
c. CO2
d. CH4

A

d. CH4

61
Q

The components of the mixture in column chromatography are eluted in order of
a. increasing polarity and increasing distribution ratio.
b. increasing polarity and decreasing distribution ratio.
c. decreasing polarity and increasing distribution ratio.
d. decreasing polarity and decreasing distribution ratio.

A

a. increasing polarity and increasing distribution ratio.

62
Q

Which equipment must be used in the detection of Pb2+ in blood?
a. AAS
b. NMR Spectrometer
c. IR Spectrometer
d. Mass Spectrometer

A

a. AAS

63
Q

An industrial source of alcohol.
a. Coal
b. Fats
c. Sugar
d. Ether

A

c. Sugar

64
Q

What is the most common isotope of hydrogen?
a. H has only one isotope
b. Protium
c. Deuterium
d. Tritium

A

b. Protium

65
Q

A 22/24 stopper is used in a volumetric flask. Which of the following is true? (Same concept as
this).
a. The diameter is 24 cm and the height is 22 cm.
b. The diameter is 22 cm and the height is 24 cm.
c. The diameter is 24 mm and the height is 22 mm.
d. The diameter is 22 mm and the height is 24 mm

A

d. The diameter is 22 mm and the height is 24 mm

66
Q

This type of glass is commonly used for laboratory glassware.
a. Amber
b. Quartz
c. Fused silica
d. Borosilicate

A

d. Borosilicate

67
Q

In the analysis of a mixture by gas chromatography, which of the following gives the best clue as
to whether the components can be analyzed with any degree of accuracy? (Same concept)
a. Column length
b. Retention times
c. Column temperature
d. Flow rate of the carrier gas

A

b. Retention times

68
Q

The determination of the equilibrium constant of a colored species can be done via which
technique?
a. Conductance
b. Ion-exchange
c. Electrophoresis
d. Spectrophotometry

A

d. Spectrophotometry

69
Q

Why is there a need to separate halogenated waste from non-halogenated waste?
a. Halogenated waste disposal is more costly.
b. Non-halogenated wastes are more toxic.
c. They are not compatible.
d. They will react.

A

a. Halogenated waste disposal is more costly

70
Q

Organic peroxides are dangerous when
a. Heated
b. Concentrated
c. Let ether, p-dioxane, THF, among others to vaporize
d. All of the above

A

d. All of the above

71
Q

Which of the following can be disposed down the drain?
a. 1 g/L PCl5
b. 1 M H2SO4
c. 200 g/L PCl5
d. None of the above

A

d. None of the above

72
Q

This quality system standard is a general requirement for the competence of testing and
calibration laboratories.
a. GLP
b. GMP
c. ISO 9000
d. ISO/IEC 17025:2005

A

d. ISO/IEC 17025:2005

73
Q

In an ideal gas of volume V and temp T. What happens to T when volume is doubled under
constant P?
a. Increases
b. Halved
c. Remains the same
d. Doubled

A

d. Doubled

74
Q

Water is a good solvent for benzoic acid recrystallization.what is the correct preparation of
benzoic solution for recrystallization.
a. Add benzoic acid to minimum hot water with stirring
b. Add room temp water to benzoic while stirring until dissolved
c. Add maximum hot water to benzoic acid while stirring
d. Add small.portions of hot water to benzoic acid while stirring. Until dissolved

A

d. Add small.portions of hot water to benzoic acid while stirring. Until dissolved

75
Q

What is the name of RA 6969?
a. Toxic Substances
b. Toxic and Hazardous
c. Toxic, Hazardous, and Nuclear Wastes
d. Toxic, Hazardous and Nuclear Substances

A

Note: The choices were quite confusing. The correct one should be “Toxic Substances and
Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes

76
Q

What type of reactions is hydrogen peroxide to water and oxygen?
a. Decomposition
b. Replacement
c. Synthesis
d. Combustion

A

a. Decomposition

77
Q

What compound is possibly shown in an infrared spectrum which has peaks of 3000 cm-1
and
1650 cm-1
a. Cyclohexane
b. Benzene
c. Acetone
d. Cyclohexene

A

c. Acetone (NOT SURE)

78
Q

If you are going to mass produce vitamin C, which standard should you subscribe in?
a. Both A & B
b. ISO 9000
c. Both B & C
d. GMP

A

the choices were quite confusing.
probably D

79
Q

A solution is _______ if more solute can dissolve in it.
a. saturated
b. supersaturated
c. unsaturated
d. concentrated

A

c. unsaturated

80
Q

How many isomers do C5H12 have?
a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 5

A

b. 3

81
Q

Solutions of metals and salts are ______
a. Insulator
b. Conductor
c. Polar
d. Negative

A

b. Conductor

82
Q

Which of the ff are limitations of Lambert-Beer’s Law?
a. Scattering of light due to particles
b. Fluorescence of sample
c. Non-monochromatic radiation
d. All of the above

A

d. All of the above

83
Q

Which of the ff requires the most energy for electronic transition?
A. Alkyl halides
B. Alkanes
C. Carbonyl compounds
D. Carboxylic compounds

A

D. Carboxylic compounds

84
Q

The process in which the relationship of the analytical response and the concentration of the analyte
is established.
A. Calibration
B. Standardization
C. Correlation analysis
D. Normalization

A

A. Calibration

85
Q

Which of the following will cause the mass of the metal block to increase?
A. Putting the block in a freezer
B. Heating the block
C. Measuring the mass of the block in Jupiter
D. None of the above

A

D. None of the above

86
Q

When proteins are broken down by enzymes, the products are:
a. amino acids b. carbohydrates c. fatty acids d. nucleic acids

A

a. amino acids

87
Q

The process that combines alcohol and carboxylic acid to form an organic compound and water is
called ____

A

Esterification

88
Q

Which of the following is an acid?
A. Milk of magnesia
B. Apple juice

A

B. Apple juice

89
Q

Which compound will rapidly decolorize bromine in CHCl3
A. hexane
B. benzene
C. 1-hexene
D. cyclohexane

A

C. 1-hexene
Only alkenes and alkynes can rapidly decolorize bromine in CHCl3

90
Q

Presence of a functional group in a compound can be established by using:
a. Chromatography
b. IR Spectroscopy
c. Mass Spectroscopy
d. X Ray diffraction

A

b. IR Spectroscopy

91
Q

The gas-solid chromatography is ____________ chromatography as per basic principle involved
a. Exclusion
b. Ion exchange
c. Adsorption
d. Absorption

A

c. Adsorption

92
Q

What is the advantage of using ground glass joints when carrying out a chemical reaction?
a. no purities are introduced in the reactions from corks or rubber stopper
b. all joints are interchangeable and a good fit is assured
c. glassware apparatus can easily be assembled
d. All of the above

A

d. All of the above

93
Q

A compound is known to decompose at its boiling point, which of the following methods can be
used to purify this substance
a. Simple distillation
b. vacuum distillation
c. liquid-liquid extraction
d. fractional distillation
e. steam distillation

A

e. steam distillation

94
Q

Which compounds have both cis and trans isomers possible?

A

Different organic compounds
were given but you can choose which one is an ALKANE

95
Q

What type of cell converts chemical to electrical energy?
A. Voltaic cell
B. Galvanic cell
C. Electrolytic cell
D. Voltaic and galvanic cells

A

D. Voltaic and galvanic cells

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