Explore topic-wise MCQs in Corrosion Engineering.

This section includes 13 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Corrosion Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

What is the Nernst equation for chemical reaction nA + mB ==> pC + qD at temperature T?

A. E=E0+2.3(RT/nF)log{([A]n+[B]m)/([C]p+[D]q)}
B. E=2.3(RT/nF)log{([A]n+[B]m)/([C]p+[D]q)}
C. E=E0+2.3(RT/nF)log{([n]A+[m]B)/([p]C+ [q]D)}
D. E=2.3(RT/nF)log{([n]A+[m]B)/([p]C+ [q]D)}
Answer» B. E=2.3(RT/nF)log{([A]n+[B]m)/([C]p+[D]q)}
2.

Which of the following metal is used as a solid interface for hydrogen gas in the standard hydrogen electrode?

A. Copper
B. Zinc
C. Gold
D. Platinized platinum
Answer» E.
3.

What is the overall standard cell potential of a given Cu-Fe system?

A. +0.78V
B. -0.14V
C. -0.78V
D. +0.14
Answer» B. -0.14V
4.

What are the cathodic and anodic reactions respectively of a given Cu-Zn system?

A. Cu==>Cu+2+2e and Zn+2+2e==>Zn
B. Cu+2+2e==>Cu and Zn==>Zn+2+2e
C. Cu==>Cu+2+2e and 2Zn+1+2e==>2Zn
D. Cu+2+2e==>Cu and 2Zn==>2Zn+1+2e
Answer» C. Cu==>Cu+2+2e and 2Zn+1+2e==>2Zn
5.

Which of the following is/are correct regarding the given figure?

A. It is a reversible cell with unit activity
B. Copper and zinc are cathode and anode respectively
C. It is a reversible cell of Cu-Zn system with standard cell potential of 1.10V, copper and zinc are cathode and anode respectively
D. The standard cell potential is 1.10V
Answer» D. The standard cell potential is 1.10V
6.

What is the change in Gibb’s free energy of a Cu-Zn system with a cell potential of 1.10V?

A. -11.13 KJ/mol
B. +21.23 KJ/mol
C. +11.13 KJ/mol
D. -21.23 KJ/mol
Answer» E.
7.

Which of the following formula is used to calculate the Gibbs free energy of an electrochemical reaction?

A. ΔG=-nFE0cell
B. ΔG=+nFE0cell
C. ΔG=-nFEcell
D. ΔG=+nFEcell
Answer» D. ΔG=+nFEcell
8.

The change in Gibbs free energy is a path function and it is independent of the state of the system.

A. False
B. True
Answer» B. True
9.

Which of the following is a spontaneous reaction?

A. Production of ammonia
B. Corrosion of metals
C. Photosynthesis reaction
D. Generation of oxygen from water
Answer» C. Photosynthesis reaction
10.

Which of the following is true, if the transition of a system results in positive Gibbs free energy change?

A. It is a spontaneous reaction
B. Free energy of products is less
C. It is a non-spontaneous reaction
D. Free energy of reactants is more
Answer» D. Free energy of reactants is more
11.

If the transition of a system from one state to another state resulted in negative free energy change then it is known as a spontaneous reaction.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
12.

What is the direct measure of work capacity or electrical energy available from a system?

A. Change in enthalpy
B. Change in Gibbs free energy
C. Reaction time
D. Concentration of reactants
Answer» C. Reaction time
13.

Which of the following is/are the applications of modern electrode kinetic principles?

A. Anodic protection
B. Noble metal alloying
C. Methods to measure corrosion rates rapidly
D. Anodic protection, noble metal alloying and methods to measure corrosion rates rapidly
Answer» E.