Explore topic-wise MCQs in Engineering Chemistry.

This section includes 10 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Engineering Chemistry knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of coal?

A. Weathering
B. Slaking index
C. Moisture content
D. Bulk density
Answer» D. Bulk density
2.

Phosphorous and sulphur content in the coal tend to make a metal brittle.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
3.

Which type of coals are non-caking in nature?

A. Steam coals
B. Gas coals
C. House coals
D. Pulverised coals
Answer» B. Gas coals
4.

On which property of coal does the design of bunkers for the storage of coal depends?

A. Specific gravity
B. Bulk density
C. Grindability
D. Friability
Answer» C. Grindability
5.

Which property of coal is tested in Audibert Arnu test?

A. Bulk density
B. Colour
C. Caking and coking
D. Texture
Answer» D. Texture
6.

How does the friability of the coal is tested?

A. Drop shatter test
B. Thermal cracking
C. Knocking
D. Proximate analysis
Answer» B. Thermal cracking
7.

Which type of coals have the highest grindability index?

A. Steam coals
B. Gas coals
C. House coals
D. Pulverised coals
Answer» E.
8.

Which of the coal have the best heating values in terms of volatile matter?

A. Containing 20% volatile matter
B. Containing 60% volatile matter
C. Containing 30% volatile matter
D. Containing 50% volatile matter
Answer» B. Containing 60% volatile matter
9.

On what factors does the specific gravity of coal depends?

A. Its calorific value and ash content
B. Its ignition temperature and calorific value
C. Type of coal and ash content
D. Type of coal and calorific value
Answer» D. Type of coal and calorific value
10.

How does the texture of coal changes with its maturity?

A. Becomes hard, less brittle and moderately tough
B. Becomes hard, more brittle and more tough
C. Becomes hard, more brittle and less tough
D. No change
Answer» C. Becomes hard, more brittle and less tough