IAS 2025 — Chemistry

Consider the following statements : 1. Statement I : Some rare earth elements are used in the manufacture of flat television screens and computer monitors. 2. Statement II : Some rare earth elements have phosphorescent properties. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

Consider the following: 1. Cigarette butts 2. Eyeglass lenses 3. Car tyres How many of them contain plastic?

What is the common characteristic of the chemical substances generally known as CL-20, HMX and LLM-105, which are sometimes talked about in media?

Consider the following statements : 1. Statement I : Activated carbon is a good and an attractive tool to remove pollutants from effluent streams and to remediate contaminants from various industries. 2. Statement II : Activated carbon exhibits a large surface area and a strong potential for adsorbing heavy metals. 3. Statement III : Activated carbon can be easily synthesized from environmental wastes with high carbon content. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?