H₂O or H₂SO₄? | Chemical Formula Quiz

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Poor little Johnny,
Johnny ain't no more,
For what he thought was H₂O,
Was H₂SO₄.

Gm quizzers! 👋 Mixing up H₂O and H₂SO₄ might seem like a rookie mistake — but in the world of chemical formulas, one wrong letter can spell disaster (just ask poor Johnny). Whether you’ve still got school chemistry in the back of your brain or just love the elegance of a well-balanced equation, this quiz is here to test your formula know-how.

From fizzing acids to everyday compounds hiding in plain sight, I'm covering it all — and it’s anything but boring. Dive in, double-check your formulas, and see if you really know your HCl from your CH₄. Just don’t drink anything without reading the label first… ⚗️💥🔬


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Q1: Which chemical formula represents Water? H₂O

Q2: CO₂ is the chemical formula for which gas? Carbon Dioxide

Q3: NaCl is commonly known as what substance? Sodium Chloride (table salt)

Q4: Which compound has the formula NH₃? Ammonia

Q5: What’s the chemical formula for the simplest hydrocarbon, Methane? CH₄

Q6: Identify the formula for Sulphuric Acid. H₂SO₄

Q7: HNO₃ is the chemical formula for which acid? Nitric Acid

Q8: What is the formula for Hydrochloric Acid? HCl

Q9: NaOH is used to make what common household item? Sodium Hydroxide (Lye, Caustic soda)

Q10: C₆H₁₂O₆ represents which important biological compound that serves as a primary energy source for cells? Glucose

Q11: Which solvent, commonly found in nail polish remover, has the formula C₃H₆O? Acetone

Q12: KCl is the formula for what substance often used in fertilisers? Potassium Chloride

Q13: Which compound, commonly known as Laughing Gas, has the formula N₂O? (It’ll make you giggle, but don’t take it too seriously – or it might just knock you out! 😱) Nitrous Oxide

Q14: Which chemical formula corresponds to Ozone? O₃

Q15: The formula CaCO₃ is found in what common substance? Calcium Carbonate (Chalk, Limestone)

Q16: What’s the formula for Hydrogen Peroxide, commonly used as a disinfectant? H₂O₂

Q17: What explosive substance, often used in construction and demolition, has the formula C₇H₅N₃O₆? TNT (Trinitrotoluene or Dynamite)

Q18: Which acid, commonly found in soft drinks and fertilisers, has the formula H₃PO₄? Phosphoric Acid

Q19: KMnO₄, a purple substance often used as a disinfectant, is the formula for which powerful oxidizing agent? Potassium Permanganate

Q20: Which compound, commonly used in baking, has the formula NaHCO₃ and helps dough rise? Sodium Bicarbonate (commonly known as baking soda).


That's it for today—thanks for playing along! See you next time, I Eat Quizzes - Out! 👋


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