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Most of us know many chemicals but do you know their correct scientific name? I'll give you the scientific name, you decide what it is more commonly known as.

A multiple-choice quiz by trekstar. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
trekstar

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
44,409

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
19079

Last 3 plays: Guest 47 (9/10), Guest 31 (9/10), AlexxSchneider (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Ethylene Glycol? (Most drivers should know) Hint

Petrol

Windscreen Wash

Car Paint

Antifreeze

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Question 2 of 10

2. Sodium Chloride? (It's great with fries) Hint

Ketchup

Pepper

Salt

Vinegar

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Question 3 of 10

3. Mercury? (It might run away from you) Hint

Quicksilver

Water

Bleach

Paint

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Question 4 of 10

4. Nitrous Oxide also known as dinitrous oxide? (Could be fun) Hint

Alcohol

Laughing Gas

Sugar

Helium Gas

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Question 5 of 10

5. Trinitrotoluene? (Goes with a bang) Hint

Nitro-glycerine

Dynamite

TNT

Gunpowder

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Question 6 of 10

6. Acetic Acid? (Great with fries as well) Hint

Vinegar

Pepper

Salt

Ketchup

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Question 7 of 10

7. Petrolatum? (It's good for 'Chapped' lips) Hint

Lip Gloss

Vaseline

Lipstick

Butter

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Question 8 of 10

8. Acetylsalicylic acid? Hint

Paracetamol

Antacid

Epsom Salts

Aspirin

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Question 9 of 10

9. Potassium Hydrogen Tartrate? (Ask the cook) Hint

Tartare Sauce

Cream of Tartar

Baking Soda

Yeast

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Question 10 of 10

10. Calcium Oxide? (Ask the gardener) Hint

Nitre

Clay

Lime

Chalk

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