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Which of the following is NOT an ionic compound?

  1. CH₄
  2. MgCl₂
  3. NaCl
  4. CaO
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Correct answer: A. CH₄

CH₄ (methane) is covalent — electrons are shared between C and H. NaCl, MgCl₂, CaO are ionic (metal + non-metal, electron transfer).

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A solution with a pH greater than 7 is:

  1. acidic
  2. basic (alkaline)
  3. a strong acid
  4. neutral
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Correct answer: B. basic (alkaline)

pH above 7 means the solution is basic (alkaline).

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A curry stain turns reddish-brown on a soap-washed cloth and yellow again on rinsing because soap is:

  1. basic in nature
  2. acidic in nature
  3. neutral
  4. a strong acid
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Correct answer: A. basic in nature

Soap is basic; it turns the curry (turmeric) stain reddish-brown, and rinsing restores the yellow.

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