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Chemical Compounds Quiz

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Instructions: Can you recall the formulas and names of common chemical compounds? Test your chemistry knowledge!

1.
What is the chemical formula for water?
A
OH2
B
H2O
C
H2O2
D
HO
2.
What is the common name for sodium chloride?
A
Sugar
B
Chalk
C
Baking soda
D
Table salt
3.
What is the chemical formula for carbon dioxide?
A
CO
B
C2O
C
CO2
D
CO3
4.
Which compound has the formula NaHCO3 and is commonly used in baking?
A
Baking powder
B
Baking soda
C
Cream of tartar
D
Table salt
5.
What is the chemical formula for methane, the main component of natural gas?
A
CO2
B
C2H6
C
C3H8
D
CH4
6.
Hydrogen peroxide has the chemical formula:
A
H2O2
B
HO2
C
H2O
D
H3O
7.
What compound is commonly known as 'laughing gas'?
A
Nitrous oxide
B
Nitrogen dioxide
C
Sulfur dioxide
D
Carbon monoxide
8.
What is the chemical formula for glucose?
A
CH2O
B
C6H12O6
C
C2H5OH
D
C12H22O11
9.
Which compound with formula CaCO3 is found in limestone and chalk?
A
Calcium sulfate
B
Calcium carbonate
C
Calcium oxide
D
Calcium chloride
10.
What is the chemical formula for ammonia?
A
NO3
B
NH4
C
N2H4
D
NH3
11.
Acetic acid, the main component of vinegar, has the formula:
A
CH3COOH
B
HCl
C
H2SO4
D
C6H8O7
12.
What is the common name for the compound with formula C2H5OH?
A
Methanol
B
Ethanol
C
Butanol
D
Propanol
13.
Which compound is known as 'dry ice'?
A
Solid nitrogen
B
Solid carbon dioxide
C
Frozen water
D
Solid oxygen
14.
What is the chemical formula for sulfuric acid?
A
H2SO3
B
H2S
C
HSO4
D
H2SO4
15.
Which common compound has the formula C12H22O11?
A
Glucose
B
Fructose
C
Starch
D
Sucrose (table sugar)

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