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Which of the following has cleaning properties and is a petrochemical?
Which of the following has cleaning properties and is a petrochemical?
- Dettol
- Mustard oil
- Detergent (correct)
- Soap
What is a function of Dettol not shared with detergent?
What is a function of Dettol not shared with detergent?
- Used for washing clothes
- Used in kitchens to clean surfaces
- Used for bathing
- Used in soaps to protect skin infection (correct)
Which of the following statements is true for both soap and lemon?
Which of the following statements is true for both soap and lemon?
- Acts as a cleansing agent (correct)
- Rich in vitamins and minerals
- Used to disinfect household floors
- Used in making food more tasty
Which one of the following is a seed commonly used in beverages?
Which one of the following is a seed commonly used in beverages?
What is soap chemically recognized as?
What is soap chemically recognized as?
Which substance among the following is rich in vitamins and minerals and adds flavor to food?
Which substance among the following is rich in vitamins and minerals and adds flavor to food?
Which type of sugar is a white crystalline solid?
Which type of sugar is a white crystalline solid?
What is glycine primarily known for?
What is glycine primarily known for?
What substance is primarily produced by honeybees?
What substance is primarily produced by honeybees?
Where are cane sugar beets a main source of sugar?
Where are cane sugar beets a main source of sugar?
Which sweetener is derived from sugarcane juice?
Which sweetener is derived from sugarcane juice?
What is the primary focus of the left page of the book?
What is the primary focus of the left page of the book?
What does the table on the left page most likely include?
What does the table on the left page most likely include?
What kind of visual content is included on the right page of the book?
What kind of visual content is included on the right page of the book?
Which topic is addressed by the paragraph on the right page?
Which topic is addressed by the paragraph on the right page?
What can be inferred about the second table on the right page?
What can be inferred about the second table on the right page?
What does the presence of the hand reaching towards the book suggest?
What does the presence of the hand reaching towards the book suggest?
What is the source of Citric Acid in Chuk?
What is the source of Citric Acid in Chuk?
Which of the following substances is NOT used for wound disinfection?
Which of the following substances is NOT used for wound disinfection?
Which method is used to obtain oil from seeds?
Which method is used to obtain oil from seeds?
Which chemical is known as carbolic acid?
Which chemical is known as carbolic acid?
Which of the following statements about soap is false?
Which of the following statements about soap is false?
What kind of liquid is Chuk?
What kind of liquid is Chuk?
Which of the following is a primary use of Detergent?
Which of the following is a primary use of Detergent?
What is the process of soap making called?
What is the process of soap making called?
What is the primary source of common salt?
What is the primary source of common salt?
Which of the following is NOT a function of iodine mentioned in the provided text?
Which of the following is NOT a function of iodine mentioned in the provided text?
Where do we primarily obtain iodine from?
Where do we primarily obtain iodine from?
What makes iodised salt different from regular salt?
What makes iodised salt different from regular salt?
Which compound is critical for the functioning of the thyroid gland?
Which compound is critical for the functioning of the thyroid gland?
Why is glucose important for living organisms?
Why is glucose important for living organisms?
What is the potential health risk of consuming too much salt?
What is the potential health risk of consuming too much salt?
What is sugar primarily used for other than being a sweetening agent?
What is sugar primarily used for other than being a sweetening agent?
Why is understanding chemical elements important in chemistry?
Why is understanding chemical elements important in chemistry?
What is emphasized as a significant aspect of knowing what compounds are made up of?
What is emphasized as a significant aspect of knowing what compounds are made up of?
Which table in the textbook lists common chemistry substances and their chemical names?
Which table in the textbook lists common chemistry substances and their chemical names?
What does Table 3.2 in the textbook discuss?
What does Table 3.2 in the textbook discuss?
Which property is NOT listed in Table 3.2 for basic chemical substances?
Which property is NOT listed in Table 3.2 for basic chemical substances?
What is the focus of Table 3.3 in the chemistry textbook?
What is the focus of Table 3.3 in the chemistry textbook?
What kind of substances does Table 3.1 provide information on?
What kind of substances does Table 3.1 provide information on?
In the introduction paragraph, why is knowledge of chemistry important in everyday life?
In the introduction paragraph, why is knowledge of chemistry important in everyday life?
Study Notes
Detergent
- A petrochemical with cleaning properties, used for washing clothes and dishes
- A chemical in nature
Soap
- Used for washing clothes and dishes, and for bathing
- A cleansing agent prepared by heating fat or oil with sodium hydroxide
- Softens skin, sanitizes, and removes odor
Dettol
- Handy for domestic needs and materials
- Used to disinfect household floors, walls of slaughterhouses and animal houses
- Acts as a cleansing agent, helps protect skin from infection
Lemon
- Seeds are pressed to get juice, used in making juice, lemonade, beverages, food coloring, flavor, and medicines
Mustard
- Mustard seed is the main source of mustard oil
- Oil is rich in vitamins and minerals, makes food taste better for many days
Sugar
- A whitish solid crystalline compound made from sugarcane, used as a sweetener
- Used in making jams, candies, and desserts
Oil
- A fatty substance obtained from seeds of some plants
- Used for cooking purposes
- Obtained by pressing seeds of sunflower, mustard, soybean, coconut, walnut, olive, etc.
Chuk
- A sour, viscous liquid extracted from sour fruits like lemon, citrus, bhogate, pamilo, etc.
- Rich in vitamin C, helps make pickles sour and preserves food for many days
Phenol
- An aromatic organic compound, also known as carbolic acid
- Used in making medicines, thread, bakelite (plastics), colors, etc.
- Mildly acidic, corrosive to eyes, skin, and respiratory tract
Chemicals used as cleaners
- Dettol: used for disinfecting wounds, cuts, and burns, and for cleaning septic and diseased parts of the body
- Soap: used for bathing, cleaning household objects, and as a cleansing agent
- Detergent: a cleansing agent, different from soap, used for washing clothes and dishes
Sugar types
- Table sugar: a white crystalline solid, commonly used as a sweetener
- Cane sugar: derived from sugarcane, a main source of sugar in India
- Jaggery: a popular sweetener derived from sugarcane juice
- Honey: a thick, sweet, and viscous fluid produced by honeybees from the nectar of flowering plants
Glycine
- A non-essential amino acid present in many proteins
- Helps improve the health of the respiratory system
Common Salt or Edible Salt
- A white crystalline solid, also known as sodium chloride (NaCl)
- Essential chemical compound used in daily life, obtained from sea water by evaporation
- Iodine is added to common salt to prevent goitre, and it is called "iodised salt"
Iodine
- Obtained from sea weeds
- Essential constituent of the thyroid gland
- Deficiency leads to goitre
- Contributes to the development and growth of the body
Glucose
- A simple sugar found in fruits and vegetables
- An important source of energy for the body
- Essential for growth and development
- Important for brain function
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This quiz covers household cleaning agents, including detergents, soaps, and disinfectants, and their uses.
