Explore topic-wise MCQs in Applied Chemistry.

This section includes 30 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Applied Chemistry knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Which of the following comes under the wet corrosion?

A. Concentration cell corrosion
B. Oxidation corrosion
C. Liquid metal corrosion
D. Corrosion by other gases
Answer» B. Oxidation corrosion
2.

Generally electrode potential refers to __________

A. Reduction potential
B. Oxidation potential
C. Electron potential
D. Cannot be determined
Answer» B. Oxidation potential
3.

___________is the device used to measure the emf of the cell.

A. Voltmeter
B. Potentiometer
C. Ammeter
D. Multimeter
Answer» C. Ammeter
4.

The strength of the current is measured in terms of ___________

A. Coulombs
B. Joules
C. Amperes
D. Ohms
Answer» D. Ohms
5.

In pickling and etching _________ acids are used.

A. Sulphuric acid
B. Hypo chlorous acid
C. Phosphoric acid
D. Phosphorous acid
Answer» B. Hypo chlorous acid
6.

The degree of ionisation is given by____________

A. α = λv * λα
B. α = λv / λα
C. α = λv – λα
D. α = λv + λα
Answer» C. α = λv – λα
7.

In electrolyte, ionisation ___________ on dilution.

A. Increases
B. Decreases
C. Becomes very small
D. Do not change
Answer» B. Decreases
8.

The electrolyte is placed in a special type of cell known as____________

A. Conductivity cell
B. Conductance cell
C. Equivalent cell
D. Conduction cell
Answer» C. Equivalent cell
9.

In sand blasting, the atmospheric pressure is about __________

A. 25-100atm
B. 50-100atm
C. 70-100atm
D. 100-250atm
Answer» B. 50-100atm
10.

The emf of the Weston standard cell is __________ at 20oC.

A. 16.7989V
B. 5.2572V
C. 1.0183V
D. 0V
Answer» D. 0V
11.

The old paint coating cannot be removed by __________

A. Soaps
B. Caustic soda
C. Trisodium phosphate
D. Sulphuric acid
Answer» E.
12.

Mercuric chloride is a strong electrolyte.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
13.

Corrosion is uniform in__________

A. Dry corrosion
B. Wet corrosion
C. Pitting corrosion
D. Water line corrosion
Answer» B. Wet corrosion
14.

Corrosion due to the formation of cavities around the metal is called as the___________

A. Pitting corrosion
B. Soil corrosion
C. Water line corrosion
D. Galvanic corrosion
Answer» B. Soil corrosion
15.

The energy of the fuel cells ___________

A. Can be recharged
B. Cannot be recharged
C. Is stored
D. Cannot be said
Answer» D. Cannot be said
16.

In Daniel cell, the two electrodes are separated by salt bridge.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
17.

In anodic coatings, the coating metals possess __________ reduction potential than base metal.

A. Higher
B. Lower
C. 0
D. Cannot be said
Answer» C. 0
18.

Chemical action of flowing liquid metal at high temperatures is __________

A. Liquid metal corrosion
B. Corrosion by other gases
C. Oxidation corrosion
D. Wet corrosion
Answer» B. Corrosion by other gases
19.

Which of the following is not lost during corrosion?

A. Malleability
B. Ductility
C. Conductivity
D. Colour
Answer» D. Colour
20.

Decrease in free energy can be given by -ΔG= __________

A. nFE
B. n/FE
C. nF/E
D. F/nE
Answer» B. n/FE
21.

The protective coatings are used to ___________

A. Corrode the metal
B. Prevent from corrosion
C. Increase the corrosion
D. Slightly increase the corrosion
Answer» C. Increase the corrosion
22.

Corrosion due to the flow of the _________ between the cathodic and anodic areas is called as the electro chemical corrosion by evolution of hydrogen ad absorption of oxygen.

A. Electron current
B. Proton current
C. Ion current
D. Neutron current
Answer» B. Proton current
23.

The calomel electrode is only used as_________

A. Oxidising electrode
B. Reducing electrode
C. Depends on the half cell
D. Cannot be said
Answer» C. Depends on the half cell
24.

In primary cells reaction is not reversible.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
25.

To detect the flow of current a head telephone ear piece is used instead of__________

A. Ammeter
B. Galvanometer
C. Multimeter
D. Voltmeter
Answer» C. Multimeter
26.

Electrolytes obey __________ to the some extent as metallic conductors.

A. Specific conductance
B. Ohms law
C. Molecular conductance
D. Equivalent conductance
Answer» C. Molecular conductance
27.

Corrosion due to difference in water level is__________

A. Soil corrosion
B. Oxidation corrosion
C. Pitting corrosion
D. Water line corrosion
Answer» E.
28.

The process of gaining of electrons by metal ions with discharge of metal is called __________

A. De-electronation
B. Electronation
C. Reduction
D. Cathode
Answer» B. Electronation
29.

The resistance of the conductor in the electrolytic cell ___________with increase in temperature.

A. Increase
B. Decrease
C. Slightly increase
D. Do no change
Answer» C. Slightly increase
30.

The process of coating iron or steel sheet with a thin coat of zinc to prevent iron from rusting is called ____________

A. Tinning
B. Galvanisation
C. Metal cladding
D. Electroplating
Answer» C. Metal cladding