Quiz for Chemistry in Everyday Life

Q1: Which of the following is used as an antiseptic in dettol?

A. Chloroxylenol B. Iodine C. Phenol D. Boric acid

Q2: Which class of drugs reduces or eliminates pain?

A. Antiseptics B. Analgesics C. Antipyretics D. Tranquilizers

Q3: Which compound is commonly used as an artificial sweetener?

A. Saccharin B. Sucrose C. Glucose D. Lactose

Q4: What is the function of antacids?

A. Relieve pain B. Neutralize stomach acid C. Kill bacteria D. Induce sleep

Q5: Which of the following is a broad-spectrum antibiotic?

A. Penicillin G B. Chloramphenicol C. Erythromycin D. Tetracycline

Q6: Which drug is used to control depression and stress?

A. Tranquilizers B. Analgesics C. Antibiotics D. Antipyretics

Q7: Which of the following is used as an antioxidant in food?

A. BHT B. Saccharin C. Monosodium glutamate D. Sucrose

Q8: Which of the following is an example of an antipyretic?

A. Paracetamol B. Morphine C. Penicillin D. Diazepam

Q9: What is the use of sodium benzoate?

A. Antioxidant B. Preservative C. Antiseptic D. Flavouring agent

Q10: Which of these is a non-narcotic analgesic?

A. Morphine B. Codeine C. Aspirin D. Diazepam

Q11: Which of the following is a mild antiseptic used in eye drops?

A. Tincture of iodine B. Dettol C. Boric acid D. Phenol

Q12: Which of the following acts as an antibiotic?

A. Paracetamol B. Tetracycline C. Diazepam D. Saccharin

Q13: Which of the following is used as an antacid?

A. Aspirin B. Magnesium hydroxide C. Diazepam D. Chloroxylenol

Q14: Which drug is used in the treatment of typhoid?

A. Morphine B. Chloramphenicol C. Aspirin D. Diazepam

Q15: Which among the following is used in the manufacture of soaps?

A. Acetic acid B. Benzoic acid C. Stearic acid D. Citric acid

Q16: Which compound is used to treat malaria?

A. Chloroquine B. Paracetamol C. Penicillin D. Aspirin

Q17: Which substance is commonly used as a food preservative?

A. Formalin B. Vinegar C. Benzoic acid D. Glycerol

Q18: Which of the following is an example of a synthetic detergent?

A. Sodium stearate B. Cetyltrimethylammonium bromide C. Potassium laurate D. Calcium palmitate

Q19: Which chemical is used in cold creams and vanishing creams?

A. Glycerol B. Formalin C. Urea D. Lanolin

Q20: Which of the following is used as a tranquilizer?

A. Barbiturates B. Aspirin C. Tetracycline D. Paracetamol