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Elements, Metals and Compounds


Name the gas used to extinguish fire?
– Carbon dioxide


Mainly which gas is present in gobar gas?
– Methane


Which non -metal remains liquid at room temperature?
– Bromine


Which gas is called laughing gas?
– Nitrous oxide


Name the alloy of iron, chromium and nickel?
– Stainless steel


Which metal is kept under kerosine?
– Sodium


Name the metal used in storage batteries?
– Lead


What is the common name of sodium carbonate?
– Washing soda


Which metal is used in pencils?
– Graphite



Name the metal used as the filament of an electric bulb?
– Tungsten


What is made from the mixture of lime and chlorine?
-Bleaching powder


Name the gas usually filled in the electric bulbs?
– Nitrogen


What is the other name of deuterium oxide?
– Heavy water


Name the gases used in different types of welding?
– Oxygen and acetylene



What is added to remove permanent hardness of water?
– Washing soda


Name the metal present in photo films?
– Silver


Liquefied Petroleum Gas consists mainly which gases?
– Methane, butane and propane


Which element is obtained from sea weeds?
– Iodine


Which gas is used for preparation of soda water?
– Carbon dioxide


Name the element required for conversion of solar energy?
– Silicon

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