Explore topic-wise MCQs in Analytical Instrumentation.

This section includes 12 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Analytical Instrumentation knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Which of the following is not the characteristic of flame ionization detector?

A. Good linearity
B. Narrow range of concentration
C. High sensitivity
D. Fast response
Answer» C. High sensitivity
2.

In flame ionization detector, the ions collected on the negatively charged grid are amplified at the high impedance amplifier.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
3.

WHICH_OF_THE_FOLLOWING_IS_NOT_THE_CHARACTERISTIC_OF_FLAME_IONIZATION_DETECTOR??$

A. Good linearity
B. Narrow range of concentration
C. High sensitivity
D. Fast response
Answer» C. High sensitivity
4.

IN_FLAME_IONIZATION_DETECTOR,_THE_IONS_COLLECTED_ON_THE_NEGATIVELY_CHARGED_GRID_ARE_AMPLIFIED_AT_THE_HIGH_IMPEDANCE_AMPLIFIER.?$

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
5.

Which of the following methods make use of pyrolysis while used for detecting methane?

A. Mass spectroscopy
B. Flame ionization detector
C. Ultraviolet absorption
D. Gas chromatography
Answer» C. Ultraviolet absorption
6.

In flame ionization detectors, which of the following is the range adequate for atmospheric sampling?

A. 0-1 ppm
B. 0-2 ppm
C. 0-20 ppm
D. 0-100 ppm
Answer» D. 0-100 ppm
7.

Propane would give three times the intensity of response as compared to methane.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
8.

Which of the following organic compounds will have the highest intensity of response when introduced in a flame ionization detector?

A. Methane
B. Ethane
C. Propane
D. Butane
Answer» E.
9.

How can carbon monoxide be detected using flame ionization detectors while using gas chromatography technique?

A. By converting it into carbon dioxide
B. By converting it into methane
C. By mixing it with combustible gases
D. It cannot be detected
Answer» C. By mixing it with combustible gases
10.

Flame ionization detectors are sensitive to which of the following gases?

A. Carbon dioxide
B. Methane
C. Carbon monoxide
D. Sulphur dioxide
Answer» C. Carbon monoxide
11.

Which of the following is the most abundant hydrocarbon which is emitted into the atmosphere by biological activity?

A. Ethane
B. Methane
C. Poly Aromatic hydrocarbons
D. Pentane
Answer» C. Poly Aromatic hydrocarbons
12.

Which of the following methods cannot be used for the estimation of hydrocarbons?

A. Mass spectroscopy
B. Chemiluminescence method
C. Ultraviolet absorption
D. Gas chromatography
Answer» C. Ultraviolet absorption