Veto q&a 7 Month22 (1)

2018
April
@scientech
A. carnalite, Salt Petre
Q Metal used to the decrease of arthritis
A. Potassium
Q&a Pin Point
Potassium (Kalium)
compounds
atomic number - 19
group - 1
Period - 4
Block - S
• Potassium Nitrateis commonly known as
nitre/Salt Peter
• Potassium hydroxide commonly known as
caustic Potash
• Potassium Permanganate
it is used for purifying water
It is also known as candy fluid
• Potassium nitrate
it is also known as gun powder
Q Which potassium compound is known as pearl
ash
A. Potassium carbonate
Q In human body deficiency of potassium causes
A. Hyper tension and Hypokalemia
Zinc (Zn) (Z = 30)
Q The element present in insulin and tear drop (Junior
Assistant)
A. Zinc
Q Which element is known as ‘Philosopher’s Wool’
A. Zinc
Q Other name of Zinc
A. White Snow
Q The compound of Zinc which is used in Deodorants
A. Zinc chloride
Q&a Pin Point
Zinc
atomic number - 30
group - 12
Period - 4
Block - D Block
Q The ores of Zinc are
A. calamine and Zinc blende
Q Impure Zinc is known as
A. Spelter
Q The elements extracted through the process of
distillation
A. Zinc
Q The element used in the manufacturing of
perfumes
A. Zinc
Q The element used in galvanization and in dry cells
A. Zinc
Q In human body deficiency of Zinc causes
A. Diarrhea
compounds
• The main compound of Zinc is
Zinc oxide
• Zinc Sulphate
it is known as White vitriol
• Zinc Carbonate
it is known as calamine
Zinc oxide
• It is known as ‘Chinese White’
• It is known as Philosophers Wool
• It is used in talcum powder and face cream
• It is also used as filler in rubber
Q The white coloured compound used in paint is
A. Zinc oxide
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