SSC SSC CHSL TIER-I Solved Paper Held on 10.01.2017

  • question_answer
    Adding which substance gives green colour to glass?

    A)  Calcium oxide  

    B)  Iron oxide

    C)  Chromium oxide           

    D)  Manganese oxide

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

     Transition metal complexes in small quantities add colour to glass. Blue glass contains a small amount of cobalt oxide and addition of chromium (III) oxide to glass gives it a green colour. When Iron(II) oxide is added to glass, it results in bluish-green glass which is frequently used in beer bottles. Together with chromium It gives a richer green color, used for wine bottles.


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