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MODERN PUBLICATION-CHEMISTRY IN EVERYDAY LIFE-EXERCISE
  1. Sulpha drugs work like antibiotics but these are not antibiotics. Is t...

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  2. True or False : Equanil, used as tranquilizer, is a derivative of barb...

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  3. True or False : Phenol acts both as antiseptic and disinfectant.

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  4. True or False : Chloroquinine is used to cure typhoid.

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  5. True or False : Synthetic detergents work well even in hard water.

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  6. True or False All monerans are autotrophs.

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  7. Fill in the blanks with appropriate answer- Mixture of , and makes a...

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  8. A 1% solution of phenol in water is used as an antiseptic

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  9. True or False : Butylated hydroxy anisole is used as artificial sweete...

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  10. True or False : Omeprazole and lansoprazole are most effective antacid...

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  11. True or False : Mifepristone is used as antifertility drug.

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  12. Complete the missing links: Aspirin acts as ............. and ...........

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  13. Bithional is added to soaps to impart them ............. properties.

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  14. Explain the given statement- In making of bronze alloy, a mixture of ...

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  15. Dettol is a mixture of :

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  16. Equanil is

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  17. How was penicillin discovered?

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  18. Name an artificial sweetener which is derivative of sucrose.

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  19. Fill in the blanks- , and metals combine to form an alloy which is us...

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  20. The chemical substances which prevent the allergic reactions in body a...

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  21. Chloramphenicol is an: Antifertility drug, Antihistaminic, antisepti...

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