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This section includes 48 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Engineering Chemistry knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
1. |
Ion exchange units are known as ______ |
A. | Water hardeners |
B. | Water softeners |
C. | Water purifiers |
D. | Exchangers |
Answer» C. Water purifiers | |
2. |
The initial equipment in the ion exchange process is ___________ |
A. | More |
B. | Less |
C. | Very less |
D. | Very high |
Answer» B. Less | |
3. |
In the case of the zeolites, ion exchange process do not function properly because of the __________ |
A. | Turbidity |
B. | Suspended matter |
C. | Turbidity and suspended matter |
D. | Neither turbidity nor suspended matter |
Answer» D. Neither turbidity nor suspended matter | |
4. |
In ion exchange process, the cation exchange resin is generated by passing ____________ |
A. | Acids |
B. | Dilute acids |
C. | Alkalis |
D. | Dilute alkalis |
Answer» C. Alkalis | |
5. |
The regeneration of acids and alkalis in ion exchange process is __________ |
A. | Cheaper |
B. | Costlier |
C. | Time taking |
D. | Hard process |
Answer» C. Time taking | |
6. |
Ion exchange process is the clean process because it has ___________ |
A. | Sludge formation |
B. | No sludge formation |
C. | Little sludge is formed |
D. | Other precipitates are formed |
Answer» C. Little sludge is formed | |
7. |
Ion exchange process is also called as ___________ |
A. | Permutit’s process |
B. | Demineralization |
C. | Zeolite process |
D. | Lime soda process |
Answer» C. Zeolite process | |
8. |
The residual hardness in ion-exchange process is ____________ |
A. | 0-2 ppm |
B. | 5-10 ppm |
C. | 10-15 ppm |
D. | 20-30 ppm |
Answer» B. 5-10 ppm | |
9. |
In ion-exchange process, the capital cost is _________ and the operational expenses are ______________ |
A. | Low, high |
B. | High, low |
C. | High, high |
D. | Low, low |
Answer» D. Low, low | |
10. |
The raw water used for ion-exchange process should be turbid. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» C. | |
11. |
The exhausted anion exchange column is regenerated by passing a solution of ____________ |
A. | Dil. KOH |
B. | Conc. KOH |
C. | Conc. NaOH |
D. | Dil. NaOH |
Answer» E. | |
12. |
The exhausted cation exchange column is regenerated by passing a solution of ____________ |
A. | Dil. HCl |
B. | Dil. NaCl |
C. | Conc. HCl |
D. | Conc. NaCl |
Answer» B. Dil. NaCl | |
13. |
Ion-free water coming out from the exchanger is known as ____________ |
A. | Potable water |
B. | Disinfected water |
C. | Coagulated water |
D. | Demineralised water |
Answer» E. | |
14. |
Which of the following ion get released from the anion exchange column? |
A. | CO3-2 |
B. | OH– |
C. | Cl– |
D. | SO4-2 |
Answer» C. Cl– | |
15. |
Ion-exchange resin is ____________ |
A. | Linear |
B. | Low molecular weight |
C. | Organic polymer with porous structure |
D. | Soluble |
Answer» D. Soluble | |
16. |
IN_ION_EXCHANGE_PROCESS,_THE_CATION_EXCHANGE_RESIN_IS_GENERATED_BY_PASSING_____________?$ |
A. | Acids |
B. | Dilute acids |
C. | Alkalis |
D. | Dilute alkalis |
Answer» C. Alkalis | |
17. |
WHEN_IS_STRONG_BASIC_ANION_NOT_NECESSARY??$ |
A. | Silica is nil |
B. | CO<sub>2</sub> is nil |
C. | Fluroine is nil |
D. | Sulphate is nil |
Answer» B. CO<sub>2</sub> is nil | |
18. |
IN_ION-EXCHANGE_PROCESS,_THE_CAPITAL_COST_IS___________AND_THE_OPERATIONAL_EXPENSES_ARE_______________?$ |
A. | Low, high |
B. | High, low |
C. | High, high |
D. | Low, low |
Answer» D. Low, low | |
19. |
The initial equipment in the ion exchange process is ___________ |
A. | More |
B. | Less |
C. | Very less |
D. | Very high |
Answer» B. Less | |
20. |
In case along with silica, there is high content in sulphide and chloride what should be used?$ |
A. | WBA |
B. | WBA and SBA |
C. | SBA |
D. | SBA,WBA and WAC |
Answer» C. SBA | |
21. |
In case of the zeolites, ion exchange process do not function properly because of the __________$ |
A. | Turbidity |
B. | Suspended matter |
C. | Turbidity and suspended matter |
D. | Neither turbidity nor suspended matter |
Answer» D. Neither turbidity nor suspended matter | |
22. |
When the hardness and alkalinity are around 30% what should be used?$ |
A. | SAC |
B. | WAC |
C. | WAC, SAC |
D. | WAC, SAC, WBA |
Answer» D. WAC, SAC, WBA | |
23. |
The_residual_hardness_in_ion-exchange_process_is$ |
A. | 0-2 ppm |
B. | 5-10 ppm |
C. | 10-15 ppm |
D. | 20-30 ppm |
Answer» B. 5-10 ppm | |
24. |
The mineral free water is not used in __________ |
A. | Pharmaceuticals |
B. | Cosmetics |
C. | Explosives |
D. | Drinking |
Answer» E. | |
25. |
The cost of the resins used in the ion exchange process is _________ |
A. | High |
B. | Low |
C. | Moderate |
D. | Depends on water |
Answer» B. Low | |
26. |
For obtaining Silica<5 ppm which of these should be utilized? |
A. | SBA followed by Mixed be |
B. | SBA |
C. | WBA SBA followed by mixed bed |
D. | Mixed bed |
Answer» B. SBA | |
27. |
The continuous supply of soft water can be provided by having ____________ |
A. | Storage facilities |
B. | Required amount of ppm |
C. | High pressure boilers |
D. | 1ppm |
Answer» B. Required amount of ppm | |
28. |
What is the preferred regenerant in case of anion exchanger? |
A. | NaCl |
B. | NaOH |
C. | Na<sub>2</sub>SO<sub>4</sub> |
D. | Na<sub>2</sub>CO<sub>3</sub> |
Answer» C. Na<sub>2</sub>SO<sub>4</sub> | |
29. |
The residual hardness after the treatment of water is about __________ |
A. | 1 ppm |
B. | Less than 1ppm |
C. | 2 ppm |
D. | Less than 2pmm |
Answer» E. | |
30. |
What is the preferred regenerant in case of cation exchanger? |
A. | HCl |
B. | H<sub>2</sub>SO<sub>4</sub> |
C. | H<sub>2</sub>CO<sub>3</sub> |
D. | HF |
Answer» B. H<sub>2</sub>SO<sub>4</sub> | |
31. |
The regeneration of acids and alkalis in ion exchange process is _________? |
A. | Cheaper |
B. | Costlier |
C. | Time taking |
D. | Hard process |
Answer» C. Time taking | |
32. |
The raw water used for ion-exchange process should be turbid? |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» C. | |
33. |
The exhausted anion exchange column is regenerated by passing a solution of |
A. | Dil. KOH |
B. | Conc. KOH |
C. | Conc. NaOH |
D. | Dil. NaOH |
Answer» E. | |
34. |
Ion exchange process is the clean process because it has___________ |
A. | Sludge formation |
B. | No sludge formation |
C. | Little sludge is formed |
D. | Other precipitates are formed |
Answer» C. Little sludge is formed | |
35. |
Water softened during __________ method will be ideal in boilers. |
A. | Zeolite method |
B. | Lime soda method |
C. | Demineralisation method |
D. | Permutit’s process |
Answer» C. Demineralisation method | |
36. |
The exhausted cation exchange column is regenerated by passing a solution of |
A. | Dil. HCl |
B. | Dil. NaCl |
C. | Conc. HCl |
D. | Conc. NaCl |
Answer» B. Dil. NaCl | |
37. |
In ion exchange process, the iron and manganese ions are removed from the water. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» B. False | |
38. |
While designing the demineralisation plant what is considered as the weak acidic cation load? |
A. | Alkaline hardness |
B. | Alkaline hardness+ EMA |
C. | EMA |
D. | Silica |
Answer» B. Alkaline hardness+ EMA | |
39. |
Which of the following statement is incorrect about the demineralised water? |
A. | It is as pure as distilled water |
B. | It is very good for use in high pressure boilers |
C. | It is fit for domestic use |
D. | It can be made either by distillation or by using cation and anion exchangers |
Answer» D. It can be made either by distillation or by using cation and anion exchangers | |
40. |
The total __________ are removed completely in the ion exchange process. |
A. | Dissolved gases |
B. | Dissolved solids |
C. | Dissolved solvents |
D. | Dissolved other impurities |
Answer» C. Dissolved solvents | |
41. |
The ions with opposite charge can be exchanged. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» C. | |
42. |
Ion-free water coming out from the exchanger is known as |
A. | Potable water |
B. | Disinfected water |
C. | Coagulated water |
D. | Demineralised water |
Answer» E. | |
43. |
The hardness in the ion exchange process is reduced to ___________ |
A. | 0-1ppm |
B. | 0-2ppm |
C. | 0-3ppm |
D. | 0-4ppm |
Answer» C. 0-3ppm | |
44. |
Which of these have a negative electrical charge? |
A. | Calcium |
B. | Magnesium |
C. | Sodium |
D. | Chloride |
Answer» E. | |
45. |
The operational cost of the ion exchange process is __________ |
A. | High |
B. | Low |
C. | Very high |
D. | Very low |
Answer» C. Very high | |
46. |
Water softener units work most efficiently with particulate water. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
Answer» C. | |
47. |
Which of the following ion get released from the cation exchange column? |
A. | H<sup>+</sup> |
B. | Na<sup>+</sup> |
C. | K<sup>+</sup> |
D. | Ca<sup>+2</sup> |
Answer» B. Na<sup>+</sup> | |
48. |
Ion-exchange resin is |
A. | Linear |
B. | Low molecular weight |
C. | Organic polymer with porous structure |
D. | Soluble |
Answer» D. Soluble | |