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MCQ practice · SSC Chemistry Board questions · Chapter 2: States of Matter

Barishal Board 2022

Which substance behaves differently on heating?

Think it through first, then pick an option.

  1. a MgCl₂
  2. b CaCl₂
  3. c ZnCl₂
  4. d AlCl₃
Answer and explanation

Correct answer: d AlCl₃

AlCl₃: it is on the book’s list of volatile substances: on heating it turns straight into vapour without melting.

Why the other options are wrong

  • a MgCl₂: MgCl₂: it is not among the book’s six volatile substances, so it is not taught as a subliming substance.
  • b CaCl₂: CaCl₂: it is not among the book’s six volatile substances, so it is not taught as a subliming substance.
  • c ZnCl₂: ZnCl₂: it is not among the book’s six volatile substances, so it is not taught as a subliming substance.