Explore topic-wise MCQs in Chemistry.

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51.

The electrical insulator among the four compounds provided below is

A. Na₂O
B. MgO
C. Al₂O₃
D. SO₂
Answer» E.
52.

Fixed positions of valence electrons makes materials

A. conductors
B. insulators
C. electrodes
D. catalysts
Answer» C. electrodes
53.

Potassium Hydroxide (KOH), Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) and Copper Sulfate (CuSO₄) solutions are

A. strong electrolyte
B. non-electrolyte
C. weak electrolyte
D. acidic
Answer» B. non-electrolyte
54.

A covalent liquid which does not conduct electricity is

A. strong electrolyte
B. non-electrolyte
C. weak electrolyte
D. a bad insulator
Answer» C. weak electrolyte
55.

The number of specified particles in 1 mole is

A. Avogadro constant
B. formula mass
C. Leonardo's number
D. none of above
Answer» B. formula mass
56.

For the electrolysis of aluminum oxide, it must be

A. solid
B. liquid
C. vapor
D. molten
Answer» E.
57.

Alcohol (CnH₂n+1OH) is an example of

A. strong electrolyte
B. non-electrolyte
C. weak electrolyte
D. alkali
Answer» C. weak electrolyte
58.

Ceramics can be molded into different types of shapes at a very higher temperature without affecting its

A. strength
B. effectiveness
C. durability
D. none of above
Answer» E.
59.

Michal Faraday coined the words

A. anode only
B. cathode only
C. electrode
D. anode and cathode
Answer» E.
60.

On passing electricity through electrolyte solution,

A. the electrolyte splits up
B. the electrolyte decomposes
C. the ions migrate towards oppositely charged electrodes
D. all of these
Answer» E.
61.

Upon dissolving ionic substances or melting them,

A. they become good conductor of electricity
B. the crystal lattice gets destroyed
C. they loose electrical conductivity
D. both a and b
Answer» E.
62.

The mass of a substance which has been produced at an electrode is directly proportional to the quantity of electricity passed, is

A. Faraday's first law
B. Faraday's second law
C. Faraday's third law
D. Newton's third law
Answer» B. Faraday's second law
63.

When the rate of gain of electrons will be equal to the loss of electrons state obtained will be

A. Redox equilibrium
B. neutral
C. constant
D. unstable
Answer» B. neutral
64.

Sugar solution (C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁) is

A. strong electrolyte
B. non-electrolyte
C. weak electrolyte
D. acidic
Answer» C. weak electrolyte
65.

Metal core in power cable is normally made up of

A. steel
B. sulphur
C. phosphorus
D. mercury
Answer» B. sulphur
66.

Glass, furnace lining and abrasive for grinding is done by the ceramic which contain

A. magnesium oxide
B. aluminum oxide
C. silicon oxide
D. nitrogen oxide
Answer» C. silicon oxide
67.

Electroplating of chromium helps in manufacturing of

A. car bumpers
B. saucepans
C. cutlery
D. watches
Answer» B. saucepans
68.

The effect of high voltage needed to discharge OH⁻ ion is called

A. over voltage effect
B. hydroxyl effect
C. high effect
D. none of above
Answer» B. hydroxyl effect
69.

Turpentine is an example of

A. strong electrolyte
B. non-electrolyte
C. weak electrolyte
D. salt
Answer» C. weak electrolyte
70.

In electroplating, solution must be of salt of metal

A. to electroplate with
B. of the object to be electroplated
C. to any type of liquid
D. sodium
Answer» B. of the object to be electroplated
71.

The consumption of a typical smelting plant of aluminum is as much as electricity consumed by

A. nuclear plant
B. small town
C. electrolytic cell
D. steel and iron industry
Answer» C. electrolytic cell
72.

The word E stands for

A. standard electrode potential
B. electrode
C. electrode potential
D. electrode charge
Answer» B. electrode
73.

Electrolysis can be useful for

A. electroplating
B. electrorefinning
C. electrocoating
D. both a and b
Answer» D. both a and b
74.

The negative electrode in a half cell is made up of

A. hydrogen
B. zinc
C. copper
D. tungsten
Answer» C. copper
75.

Electrochemical cell is achieved by connecting two

A. ions
B. electrodes
C. half cells
D. none of above
Answer» D. none of above
76.

Non-conductors of electricity include

A. SO₃
B. Na₂O
C. MgO
D. Al₂O₃
Answer» B. Na₂O
77.

In the electrochemical cell, the movement of ions is inhibited by a

A. salt bridge
B. electrode
C. solution
D. solute
Answer» B. electrode
78.

Sulfuric Acid (H₂SO₄) is an example of

A. strong electrolyte
B. non-electrolyte
C. weak electrolyte
D. natural acid
Answer» B. non-electrolyte
79.

It is easier to reduce ion on the left if the electrode is

A. more positive only
B. less negative only
C. neutral
D. more positive and less negative
Answer» E.
80.

Weak acids are weak electrolytes because

A. the number of valence electrons are lower
B. they contain only a few ions
C. they have more hydrogens
D. both a and b
Answer» E.
81.

In a dry cell, electrolyte paste is formed of

A. ammonium sulphate
B. ammonium nitrate
C. ammonium chloride
D. zinc sulphate
Answer» D. zinc sulphate
82.

After electrolysis of brine, resulting solution largely contains

A. Cl₂ gas
B. NaCl
C. NaOH
D. H₂ gas
Answer» D. H₂ gas
83.

Oxidation of Hydrogen Gas (H₂) to prevent polarization occurs through

A. paste of mangese oxide
B. depolarizing mixture of manganese oxide and ammonium chloride
C. powdered carbon
D. carbon acting as the negative terminal
Answer» C. powdered carbon
84.

Aluminum (Al) is being extracted from

A. bauxite ore
B. ferrous
C. iron ore
D. copper ore
Answer» B. ferrous
85.

If the concentration of the solution will be greater, then the number of solute particles will be

A. lower
B. greater
C. same
D. equal
Answer» C. same
86.

During electrolysis, the mass of a substance produced is proportional to

A. time of constant current only
B. strength of current only
C. voltage provided
D. time of constant current and strength of current
Answer» E.
87.

In electrolysis of silver nitrate solution, silver is deposited at

A. anode
B. cathode
C. inert electrode
D. charged electrode
Answer» C. inert electrode
88.

Either molten ionic compound or a concentrated aqueous compound, when it is decomposed it is called

A. electrode
B. electrolyte
C. solution
D. products
Answer» C. solution
89.

In order to conduct electricity, ionic metals

A. shall be dissolved in water
B. shall be finely grinded
C. shall be in molten form
D. shall be in ionic lattices
Answer» D. shall be in ionic lattices
90.

Pure copper (Cu) rod in a solution of copper(II) sulfate (CuSO₄) solution constitutes the

A. half cell
B. electrode
C. ions
D. none of above
Answer» B. electrode
91.

In C₂H₄, the type of bonds present are

A. covalent bonds only
B. electrovalent bonds only
C. dative covalent bonds only
D. double covalent bonds only
Answer» E.
92.

Hydrogen (H₂) is used for making

A. margarine only
B. ammonia only
C. salts
D. margarine and ammonia
Answer» E.
93.

A suitable constant flow of electricity can be ensured through

A. an ammeter
B. a rheostat
C. a voltmeter
D. a galvanometer
Answer» C. a voltmeter
94.

Common cutlery is manufactured through electrolysis of

A. nickel
B. galvanized zinc
C. chromium
D. copper
Answer» B. galvanized zinc
95.

The composition of a standard hydrogen electrode is

A. hydrogen gas
B. H⁺ ions
C. platinum electrode
D. all of above
Answer» E.
96.

An inorganic non-metallic solid prepared by heating a substance to a very high temperature is called

A. molten
B. ceramics
C. pirate
D. metal
Answer» C. pirate
97.

If graphite (C) is used as electrode in presence of concentrated Hydrochloric Acid (HCl), at anode

A. chlorine gas is produced
B. oxygen gas is produced
C. hydrogen gas is produced
D. hydrogen chloride is produced
Answer» B. oxygen gas is produced
98.

Oil is an example of

A. strong electrolyte
B. non-electrolyte
C. weak electrolyte
D. week insulator
Answer» C. weak electrolyte
99.

The effect of pressure is in case of gases is similar to the effect of

A. concentration
B. molarities
C. temperature
D. humidity
Answer» B. molarities
100.

Half-cell which is used to refer different electrode is standard

A. carbon electrode
B. hydrogen electrode
C. copper electrode
D. zinc electrode
Answer» C. copper electrode