If a glass is red in colour, which additional compound does it contain?
A
Ferric compound
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B
Chromium compound
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C
Cobalt compound
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D
Nickel salts
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Solution
The correct option is D Nickel salts In order to impart colours to glasses, compounds of certain metals are added to the molten mixture while making the glass. If a glass is of red colour, then it contains either a copper compound or gold oxide.