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PROPERTIES AND USES OF AIR GASES

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The percentage composition of oxygen in air is

a)

20%

b)

21%

c)

22%

d)

23%

2.

Oxygen is important on earth because it is essential for the life of

a)

animals

b)

plants

c)

fungi

d)

animals,plants and fungi

3.

Combustion cannot take place without

a)

water

b)

nitrogen

c)

helium

d)

oxygen

4.

Properties of oxygen gas is

a)

colourless

b)

tasteless

c)

odourless

d)

all of the these

5.

What are the properties of air?

a)

It occupies space

b)

It is present everywhere around us

c)

It has no colour and is transparent

d)

All of the above

6.

The composition of nitrogen gas in the atmosphere is

a)

77%

b)

78%

c)

78%

d)

79%

7.

Oxygen is a supporter of

a)

combustion

b)

photosynthesis

c)

smoke

d)

dust

8.

The two gases which together make up about 99 per cent of the air are

a)

oxygen and carbon dioxide

b)

oxygen and nitrogen

c)

carbon dioxide and nitrogen

d)

nitrogen and water vapours

9.

Air is considered to be

a)

element

b)

compound

c)

mixture

d)

a solvent

10.

Mountaineers carry oxygen cylinder with them because

a)

there is no oxygen on high mountains

b)

there is deficiency of oxygen on mountains at high altitude

c)

oxygen is used for cooking

d)

oxygen keeps them warm at low temperature

11.

Which components of air are harmful to living organisms?

a)

Nitrogen and oxygen

b)

Oxygen and carbon dioxide

c)

Smoke and dust

d)

Smoke and water vapors

12.

Which of the following gas is used for breathing?

a)

Nitrogen

b)

Carbon dioxide

c)

Oxygen

d)

Helium

13.

Which components of air are harmful to living organisms?

a)

Nitrogen and oxygen

b)

Dust and smoke

c)

Oxygen and carbon dioxide

d)

Smoke and water vapours