Explore topic-wise MCQs in Chemistry.

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151.

Overhead cables are insulated from pylons through

A. plastic
B. ceramics and glass
C. rubber
D. PVC
Answer» C. rubber
152.

Materials which can retain their strength above 550 °C are known as

A. ceramics
B. refractories
C. metals
D. non-metals
Answer» C. metals
153.

In electrolysis of aqueous Copper(II) Sulfate (CuSO₄) with Carbon (C) electrode,

A. oxygen gas is given off at anode
B. Sulfur dioxide is given off at anode
C. oxygen gas is given off at cathode
D. Sulfur dioxide is given off at cathode
Answer» B. Sulfur dioxide is given off at anode
154.

In a dry cell, function of zinc casing is to

A. act as the negative electrode
B. act as the positive terminal
C. hold the carbon rod
D. act as electrolyte
Answer» B. act as the positive terminal
155.

In electrolysis of dilute Hydrochloric Acid (HCl(aq)), at anode,

A. oxygen gas is given off
B. hydrogen gas is given off
C. chlorine gas is given off
D. hydrogen chloride gas is given off
Answer» B. hydrogen gas is given off
156.

Metals which are high in reactivity series are used to extract

A. metals
B. oils
C. non-metals
D. metalloids
Answer» D. metalloids
157.

In electrolysis of H₂SO₄ (aq), at anode

A. Sulphate ions are discharged
B. hydroxide ions are difficult to discharge
C. oxygen gas is given off
D. SO₂ fumes can be collected
Answer» D. SO₂ fumes can be collected
158.

Cathodic reduction refers to

A. loss of electrons at the anode
B. gain of electrons at the cathode
C. loss of electrons at the cathode
D. gain of electrons at the anode
Answer» C. loss of electrons at the cathode
159.

1 faraday is equal to

A. 96500 °C
B. 12700 °C
C. 987690 °C
D. 96000 °C
Answer» B. 12700 °C
160.

What is true about Ceramics?

A. it is hard only
B. it is unreactive only
C. reactive
D. it is hard and unreactive
Answer» E.
161.

Two chemical-related species will undergo Redox reaction if they are in different

A. oxidation states
B. reducing states
C. returning states
D. reversing states
Answer» B. reducing states
162.

Polarization is a property applying to transverse waves and it refers to

A. prevention of electricity flowing in an electrolyte solution
B. rapid dissolving of magnesium in dilute acid
C. slow dissolving of magnesium in concentrated acid
D. electricity flowing in an electrolyte solution
Answer» B. rapid dissolving of magnesium in dilute acid
163.

The process of electrolysis is carried out in an

A. electrolytic cell
B. spectrometer
C. calorimeter
D. barometer
Answer» B. spectrometer
164.

Half cells contain two ions of same element with different

A. atomic mass
B. oxidation state
C. nucleon number
D. electronic configuration
Answer» C. nucleon number
165.

In electrolysis, the very high current is passed which is equal to

A. 40,000 A
B. 20,000 A
C. 30,000 A
D. 10,000 A
Answer» B. 20,000 A
166.

In electrolysis of aqueous Copper Sulfate CuSO₄, at cathode

A. pink deposit of copper metal is deposited
B. hydrogen gas is given off
C. hydrogen ions are easier to discharge than copper ions
D. Cu+2 forms crystals
Answer» B. hydrogen gas is given off
167.

Paraffin is an example of

A. strong electrolyte
B. non-electrolyte
C. weak electrolyte
D. catalyst
Answer» C. weak electrolyte
168.

Particles in a liquid are colliding more frequently due to their

A. random movement
B. viscosity
C. density
D. volume
Answer» B. viscosity
169.

A salt bridge is made from a strip of filter paper dipped in saturated

A. silver nitrate
B. potassium nitrate
C. calcium nitrite
D. magnesium nitrite
Answer» C. calcium nitrite
170.

Brine is gained from dissolving rock salt in

A. acid
B. base
C. alcohol
D. water
Answer» E.
171.

One of the oxides among the four given below, the best electrical conductor is

A. Na₂O
B. Al₂O₃
C. MgO
D. all of above
Answer» E.
172.

A battery converts

A. chemical energy to kinetic energy
B. chemical energy to electrical energy
C. electrical to chemical energy
D. kinetic energy to chemical and electrical energy
Answer» C. electrical to chemical energy
173.

Most of organic solvents are

A. strong electrolyte
B. non-electrolyte
C. weak electrolyte
D. poor insulators
Answer» C. weak electrolyte
174.

In electrolysis of concentrated HCl, at cathode

A. oxygen gas is given off
B. hydrogen gas is given off
C. chlorine gas is given off at anode
D. hydrogen chloride is given off
Answer» D. hydrogen chloride is given off
175.

In electrolysis of brine, ions moving to anode include

A. sodium + hydrogen ions
B. hydroxide + Chloride ions
C. sodium + hydroxide ions
D. chloride ions + hydrogen gas
Answer» C. sodium + hydroxide ions
176.

Difficulty of discharge is highest in

A. calcium ions
B. copper ions
C. lead ions
D. silver ions
Answer» B. copper ions
177.

Aluminum (Al) is preferred in overhead power cables because

A. it is a good conductor
B. it acts as an insulator, in case of lightening
C. it prevents accidents
D. it is lighter in weight
Answer» E.
178.

Reactivity series of metals is also called as the

A. preferential series
B. electrochemical series
C. electrolytic series
D. selective discharge series
Answer» C. electrolytic series
179.

Electricity is measured through a device called as

A. Ammeters
B. Voltmeters
C. Barometers
D. Anemometers
Answer» B. Voltmeters
180.

Any reaction at an anode involves

A. gain of electrons
B. loss of electrons
C. gain or loss depends upon the electrolyte
D. formation of gases
Answer» C. gain or loss depends upon the electrolyte
181.

If molten Lead Bromide (PbBr₂) is electrolyzed,

A. at anode, brown fumes of bromide gas are given off
B. at anode, molten lead can be seen
C. at cathode, brown fumes can be seen
D. at cathode, lead bromide can be seen
Answer» B. at anode, molten lead can be seen