Explore topic-wise MCQs in Analytical Instrumentation.

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1.

Bolometer, a type of detector, is also known as ___________

A. Resistance temperature detector (RTD)
B. Thermistor
C. Thermocouple
D. Golay cell
Answer» C. Thermocouple
2.

IN_A_SOLID_SAMPLE_TREATMENT_TECHNIQUE,_THE_FINELY_GROUND_SOLID_SAMPLE_IS_MIXED_WITH_MINERAL_OIL_TO_MAKE_A_THICK_PASTE_WHICH_IS_THEN_SPREAD_BETWEEN_IR_TRANSMITTING_WINDOWS._WHAT_IS_THE_NAME_OF_THIS_SOLID_SAMPLE_TREATMENT_TECHNIQUE??$

A. Pressed pellet
B. Mull technique
C. Solid films
D. Solids run in solution
Answer» C. Solid films
3.

Which of the following is the principle of Golay cell which is used as a detector in IR spectroscopy?

A. Expansion of gas upon heating
B. Increase in resistance due to increase in temperature and vice versa
C. Temperature difference gives rise to a potential difference in the material
D. Decrease in resistance due to increase in temperature
Answer» B. Increase in resistance due to increase in temperature and vice versa
4.

Which of the following is not used as pyroelectric material used in pyroelectric transducers in Infrared spectroscopy?

A. Triglycine Sulphate
B. Deutrated Triglycine Sulphate
C. Some Polymers
D. Tetraglycine sulphate
Answer» E.
5.

Which of the following is not a technique for preparing solid samples in IR spectroscopy?

A. Solids run in solution
B. Mull technique
C. Solid films
D. Thin films
Answer» E.
6.

Bolometer, a type of detector, is also known as:

A. Resistance temperature detector (RTD)
B. Thermistor
C. Thermocouple
D. Golay cell
Answer» C. Thermocouple
7.

What is the composition of Globar rod which is used as a source in Mid IR spectroscopy?

A. Silicon carbide
B. Silver chloride
C. Silicon dioxide
D. Silver carbide
Answer» B. Silver chloride
8.

Which of the following is not a composition of Nernst glower or Nernst filament?

A. Oxides of Zirconium
B. Oxides of Barium
C. Oxides of Yitrium
D. Oxides of Thorium
Answer» C. Oxides of Yitrium
9.

Which of the following options are correct in terms of wavelength for the different types of IR spectrometer?

A. Near IR: 0.8 – 2.5 mm
B. Mid IR: 0.8 – 2.5 mm
C. Far IR: 2.5 – 50 mm
D. Mid IR: 50 – 100 mm
Answer» B. Mid IR: 0.8 ‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö¬® 2.5 mm
10.

Which of the following is the wave number of near infrared spectrometer?

A. 4000 – 200 cm<sup>-1</sup>
B. 200 – 10 cm<sup>-1</sup>
C. 12500 – 4000 cm<sup>-1</sup>
D. 50 – 1000 cm<sup>-1</sup>
Answer» D. 50 ‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö¬® 1000 cm<sup>-1</sup>
11.

Which of the following is not a source used in Mid Infrared Spectrophotometer?

A. Nernst glower
B. High pressure mercury arc lamp
C. Globar
D. Nichrome wire
Answer» C. Globar