This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Cbse > Class 11 > Science > Chemistry Part Ii > Class 11 Chemistry (Part Ii) Chapter 14 Environmental Chemistry – Quiz 1 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Class 11 Chemistry (Part Ii) Chapter 14 Environmental Chemistry Quiz 1 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. The atmospheric lifetime of SO2 is typically: A) Few hours to days. B) Several months. C) Years. D) Seconds. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Few hours to days. 2. Students investigated:'Does the concentration of the hydrochloric acid affect the volume of hydrogen gas collected?'What is the dependent variable in this investigation? A) Surface area. B) Temperature. C) Concentration. D) Time. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Time. 3. The largest gaseous component of the atmosphere A) Watervapour. B) Nitrogen. C) Carbondioxide. D) Oxygen. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Carbondioxide. 4. *Which of the following do the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) NOT tell you A) *chemical composition. B) *chemical features. C) *handling precautions. D) *methods to use the chemical. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) *methods to use the chemical. 5. One of the main purposes of carbohydrates is to: A) Energy storage. B) Building blocks of cells. C) Carry genetic information. D) Provide energy and help with cellular structure. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Provide energy and help with cellular structure. 6. Increased greenhouse gases cause: A) Trapped heat. B) Less sunlight. C) Global dimming. D) Fewer crops. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Trapped heat. 7. Which greenhouse gas has the highest heat-trapping ability per molecule? A) Water vapor. B) Oxygen. C) Methane. D) Carbon dioxide. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Methane. 8. CH$_{3}$COO$_{2}$ + NO$_{2}$ + M $\rightarrow$ CH$_{3}$COOONO$_{2}$ + M is an example of A) Photolysis reaction. B) Termination reaction. C) Propagation reaction. D) Initiation reaction. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Termination reaction. 9. Which of the following processes is primarily responsible for the breakdown of pollutants in the environment? A) Biodegradation. B) Deposition. C) Biomagnification. D) Photolysis. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Biodegradation. 10. A rock containing iron is soft, crumbly, reddish in color. It's been chemically weathered by ..... A) Carbon Dioxide. B) Oxygen. C) Nitrogen. D) Sulfer. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Oxygen. 11. What environmental element assists rusting? A) Carbon. B) Nitrogen. C) Oxygen. D) Hydrogen. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Oxygen. 12. Two compounds that contribute to acid rain and smog ..... A) Sulfur dioxide/nitrogen oxides. B) Carbon dioxide/sulfur dioxides. C) Carbon dioxide/nitrogen oxides. D) Ozone/sulfur dioxide. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Sulfur dioxide/nitrogen oxides. 13. Burning fossil fuels releases this into the air A) Methane. B) Nitrogen gas (N2). C) Nitrous oxide. D) Nitrate. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Nitrous oxide. 14. Which product is NOT produced in incomplete combustion? A) Carbon dioxide. B) Carbon. C) Carbon monoxide. D) Water. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Carbon dioxide. 15. Which are examples of chemical indicators used to evaluate water quality? A) PH, dissolved oxygen, phosphorus, and nitrogen levels. B) Water clarity alone. C) Presence of red snow algae. D) Organic molecules such as lipids and proteins. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) PH, dissolved oxygen, phosphorus, and nitrogen levels. 16. Which heavy metal is most toxic in its vapor form? A) Cadmium. B) Lead. C) Arsenic. D) Mercury. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Mercury. 17. Which gas is commonly associated with global warming? A) Nitrogen. B) Hydrogen. C) Oxygen. D) Carbon dioxide. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Carbon dioxide. 18. Imaginary line around the middle of the Earth at an equal distance from the North Pole and the South Pole A) Angular momentum. B) Meridian. C) Equator. D) Coriolis force. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Equator. 19. How do greenhouse gases contribute to global warming? A) Greenhouse gases trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere by absorbing and emitting infrared radiation, leading to global warming. B) Greenhouse gases deplete the ozone layer, causing cooling. C) Greenhouse gases have no impact on global temperatures. D) Greenhouse gases cool the Earth's atmosphere by reflecting sunlight away. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Greenhouse gases trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere by absorbing and emitting infrared radiation, leading to global warming. 20. What technologies are used to control air pollution? A) Heating systems. B) Emission control systems, air quality monitoring systems, scrubbers, filters, catalytic converters. C) Refrigeration systems. D) Air conditioning units. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Emission control systems, air quality monitoring systems, scrubbers, filters, catalytic converters. 21. All of the following of greenhouse gases EXCEPT ..... A) Carbon Dioxide. B) Nitrogen Oxides. C) Hydrogen. D) Water Vapour. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Hydrogen. 22. Which of the following is the most reactive in water? A) Lithium. B) Sodium. C) Potassium. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Potassium. 23. A neutralization reaction between an acid and a base creates A) A salt. B) Water. C) Both Salt and Water. D) An acidic solution. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Both Salt and Water. 24. What is more dangerous LD50 of A) 1.04 ppm. B) 0.40 ppm. C) 0.04 ppm. D) 1.29 ppm. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 0.04 ppm. 25. These are all important greenhouse gases. A) Oxygen, hydrogen and nitrogen. B) Carbon dioxide, helium and clouds. C) Carbon dioxide, water vapour and methane. D) Methane, ethane and hydrogen. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Carbon dioxide, water vapour and methane. 26. Which of the following matching has error? A) Chipko Movement-1975. B) Save Silent Valley-1978. C) On the origin of Species-1859. D) An Essay on the principle of Population-1798. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Chipko Movement-1975. 27. Proteins that help control chemical reactions in organisms ..... A) Substrates. B) Nucleic acids. C) Enzymes. D) Amino acids. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Enzymes. 28. A base is best characterized as: A) A compound that forms a solution with a pH less than 7 and tastes sour. B) A compound that dissolves in water to form a solution with a pH greater than 7; often feels slippery and can be corrosive. C) A chemical compound containing carbon, such as carbohydrates and proteins. D) A process by which plants use energy to move nutrients against a gradient. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A compound that dissolves in water to form a solution with a pH greater than 7; often feels slippery and can be corrosive. 29. What process converts glucose back into carbon dioxide and water while releasing energy? A) Cellular respiration. B) Fermentation. C) Decomposition. D) Photosynthesis. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Cellular respiration. 30. In ..... when the water is heated then the soluble salts turns into insoluble ones and removed by filtration. A) Non-alkaline. B) Permanent hardness. C) Non-carbonate. D) Temporary hardness. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Temporary hardness. 31. In the catalytic converter, which gas is removed by oxidation? A) Nitrogen dioxide. B) Carbon monoxide. C) Carbon dioxide. D) Nitrogen. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Carbon monoxide. 32. What are all living things made of and depend on to survive? A) Water. B) Soil. C) Air. D) Chemicals. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Chemicals. 33. What is the most toxic form of mercury? A) Mercury (I). B) Mercuric oxide. C) Methylmercury. D) Mercury (II). Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Methylmercury. 34. Which disease is associated with cadmium poisoning in Japan? A) Huntington's disease. B) Minamata disease. C) Itai-Itai disease. D) Kawasaki disease. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Itai-Itai disease. 35. What is the most environmentally friendly way to dispose of household chemicals like cleaning agents? A) Burn them in an open area. B) Take them to a hazardous waste collection site. C) Pour them down the drain. D) Mix them with regular trash. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Take them to a hazardous waste collection site. 36. How do changes in the ocean affect coral reefs? A) Warm, acidic water causes coral to bleach and then die. B) Coral reefs grow faster in warmer water. C) Warmer water supports fish that like to eat coral, destroying the reefs. D) Coral reefs aren't affected by changes in temperature and acidity. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Warm, acidic water causes coral to bleach and then die. 37. )Intermediate compound formed in the depletion of O3 layer by chlorofluoro carbons is A) OF2. B) O2F2. C) OCl. D) Cl2O. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) OCl. 38. Which of the following properties is typical of most metals? A) They have low melting points. B) They do not react with oxygen. C) They conduct electricity. D) They are brittle. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) They conduct electricity. 39. What is a pesticide? A) A type of plant. B) A chemical substance that destroys or deters pests. C) A type of insect. D) A type of food. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A chemical substance that destroys or deters pests. 40. The fourth step of the water treatment process is ..... A) Flocculation. B) Sedimentation. C) Coagulation. D) Filtration. E) Disinfection. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Filtration. 41. What is the main product formed along with carbon dioxide in the reaction? A) Methanol. B) Ethanol. C) Propanol. D) Butanol. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Ethanol. 42. The metals of Group 1 are commonly called the A) Alkali Metals. B) Transition metals. C) Alkaline earth metals. D) Lanthanides. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Alkali Metals. 43. What role does the ozone layer naturally play in Earth's atmosphere? A) It absorbs harmful ultraviolet radiation, protecting life. B) It reflects visible light to cool the planet. C) It produces carbon dioxide to stabilize climate. D) It traps heat to intensify the greenhouse effect. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It absorbs harmful ultraviolet radiation, protecting life. 44. The use of living organisms to help clean up areas of pollution is known as A) Bioremediation. B) Bioaccumulation. C) Bioreaction. D) Biodegradation. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Bioremediation. 45. Rodenticides often interfere with which vitamin in the body? A) Vitamin K. B) Vitamin B. C) Vitamin A. D) Vitamin C. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Vitamin K. 46. What is the pH value of rain water and at what value does the acid rain form? A) 4.6, Above 4.6. B) 5.6, Below 5.6. C) 4.6, Below 4.6. D) 5.6, Above 5.6. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 5.6, Below 5.6. 47. What is observed when sodium hydroxide is added to a solution containing copper ions? A) Brown precipitate. B) Yellow flame. C) White precipitate. D) Blue precipitate. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Blue precipitate. 48. Dry deposition refers to: A) Acidic gases and particles settling out of the air. B) Acidic rainfall. C) Snowfall and fog. D) Dust storm activity. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Acidic gases and particles settling out of the air. 49. How are oceans formed? A) The Earth cooled down causing plants to photosynthesis. B) The Earths temperature increased causing the water vapor in the atmosphere to condense to liquid water. C) The Earth cooled down causing the water vapor in the atmosphere to condense to liquid water. D) The Earths temperature increased causing the water vapor in the atmosphere to evaporate. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The Earth cooled down causing the water vapor in the atmosphere to condense to liquid water. 50. What is the name of the process that uses electricity to separate the elements in a compound? A) Mining. B) Electrolysis. C) Reduction. D) Extraction. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Electrolysis. 51. Which of the following is a primary air pollutant? A) Carbon monoxide. B) Peroxyacyl nitrate. C) Photochemical smog. D) Ozone. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Carbon monoxide. 52. What process is used to extract reactive metals like aluminium? A) Combustion. B) Digestion. C) Electrolysis. D) Reduction. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Electrolysis. 53. What is one way humans add chemicals to the environment? A) By conserving water. B) Through the disposal of waste products or pollutants. C) Through the use of renewable energy. D) By planting trees. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Through the disposal of waste products or pollutants. 54. Plants are useful in managing pollution because they A) Absorb, concentrate, and store pollutants. B) Use pollutants as an energy source. C) Transport air pollutants into the soil. D) Move soil pollutants to the air. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Absorb, concentrate, and store pollutants. 55. Halogenated solvent is replaced by ..... for dry cleaning A) CO2. B) CO. C) H2O2. D) H2O. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) CO2. 56. Which pair correctly matches pH ranges with substance types found in nature? A) Acids pH > 7; Bases pH < 7. B) Acids pH < 7; Bases pH > 7. C) Acids pH = 7; Bases pH = 0. D) Acids pH between 0 and 14; Bases pH between 0 and 14. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Acids pH < 7; Bases pH > 7. 57. When sodium hydrogen carbonate (baking soda) enters the stomach, it reacts with the hydrochloric acid (HCl) in the stomach to produce table salt, water, and carbon dioxide. From this information, a conclusion that could be made is that baking soda is A) A salt. B) A base. C) An acid. D) An indicator. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A base. 58. During which process does an atom, molecule, or ion gain one or more electrons? A) Transmutation. B) Reduction. C) Oxidation. D) Neutralization. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Reduction. 59. What are the harmful metal compound in the natural sources of water? A) Sodium and potassium. B) Iron and copper. C) Lead and mercury. D) Aluminum and zinc. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Lead and mercury. 60. One common way of disposing of hazardous materials is to incinerate them at very high temperatures (1200 $^\circ$C). What must be done to ensure that the problem of hazardous waste is not simply traded for the problem of air pollution? A) The wastes should be incinerated at lower temperatures. B) Exhaust gases must be scrubbed. C) Hazardous waste should be buried rather than incinerated. 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