Organic and inorganic substances MCQs in Everyday ScienceBy: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: May 19, 2025 15 Score: 0 Attempted: 0/15 Subscribe 1. : Which of the following is an example of an organic substance? (A) Sodium chloride (B) Methane (C) Calcium carbonate (D) Sulfur dioxide 2. : Which of the following is an example of an inorganic substance? (A) Glucose (B) Ethanol (C) Sodium chloride (D) Urea 3. : What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes organic compounds from inorganic compounds? (A) Presence of nitrogen (B) Presence of carbon (C) Presence of oxygen (D) Presence of hydrogen 4. : Which of the following compounds contains both carbon and hydrogen atoms? (A) Sodium chloride (B) Methane (C) Potassium bromide (D) Calcium sulfate 5. : What is the general formula for alkanes, a type of organic compound? (A) CₙH₂ₙ₊₂ (B) CₙH₂ₙ₊₁ (C) CₙH₂ₙ (D) CₙHₙ 6. : Which of the following is a common property of inorganic acids? (A) They usually contain carbon (B) They are generally strong electrolytes (C) They are usually organic compounds (D) They do not dissociate in water 7. : What type of bond is most commonly found in organic compounds? (A) Ionic bond (B) Covalent bond (C) Metallic bond (D) Hydrogen bond 8. : Which of the following is an example of an inorganic acid? (A) Acetic acid (B) Citric acid (C) Hydrochloric acid (D) Lactic acid 9. : Which of the following is an example of an organic base? (A) Sodium hydroxide (B) Ammonia (C) Calcium hydroxide (D) Potassium hydroxide 10. : What type of reaction is typically involved in the formation of organic compounds? (A) Oxidation (B) Combustion (C) Polymerization (D) Neutralization 11. : Which of the following substances is commonly used in fertilizers and is inorganic? (A) Urea (B) Potassium chloride (C) Ammonium nitrate (D) All of the above 12. : Which type of organic compound is known for its ability to form multiple bonds between carbon atoms? (A) Alkanes (B) Alkenes (C) Alkynes (D) All of the above 13. : Which of the following substances is known as a common organic solvent? (A) Water (B) Sodium hydroxide (C) Benzene (D) Sulfuric acid 14. : Which organic compound is essential for the energy storage in plants? (A) Cellulose (B) Starch (C) Glucose (D) Chitin 15. : Which of the following is true about inorganic compounds? (A) They generally do not contain carbon atoms (B) They are only found in natural sources (C) They always have a high molecular weight (D) They are usually found in organic life forms Related Posts:Human body systems and health (e.g., digestion, respiration, circulation) MCQs in Everyday Science [General] MCQs in Everyday Science [General]Chemical reactions and everyday examples (e.g., cooking, rusting) MCQs in Everyday ScienceLaws of motion and their everyday applications MCQs in Everyday ScienceLight, optics, and everyday phenomena rainbows, vision) MCQs in Everyday ScienceChemistry in Everyday Life MCQs in Everyday ScienceChemistry in Everyday Life MCQs in Everyday Science