Explore topic-wise MCQs in Chemical Engineering.

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1.

\'Heavy water\' is termed as \'heavy\' because it is

A. an oxide of deuterium.
B. denser than water.
C. an oxide of heavier isotope of oxygen
D. a heavy liquid
Answer» B. denser than water.
2.

The number of neutrons accompanying the formation of 54 Xe 139 and 38 Sr 94 from the absorption of a slow neutron by 92 U 235 , followed by nuclear fission is

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer» D. 4
3.

The 92 U 238 emits an a-particle. The product is

A. 90 U 234
B. 90 U 238
C. 90 U 236
D. 92 U 236
Answer» B. 90 U 238
4.

Pressure of CO 2 gas (which is a coolant) in the Calder-Hall nuclear reactor is __________ kgf/cm 2 .

A. 0.2
B. 7
C. 35
D. 50
Answer» C. 35
5.

The number of neutrons in the nucleus of Uranium-233 ( 92 U 233 ) is

A. 141
B. 92
C. 233
D. 325
Answer» B. 92
6.

Heavy water (D 2 O) in a nuclear reactor serves as a

A. coolant
B. moderator
C. both (a) & (b)
D. neutron absorber
Answer» D. neutron absorber
7.

H 2 is a better coolant than CO 2 , due to its relatively

A. lower density.
B. higher specific heat.
C. non-reactivity to uranium.
D. lower neutron capture cross-section.
Answer» C. non-reactivity to uranium.
8.

The specific heats of three gaseous coolants namely H 2 , He and CO 2 in the increasing order are

A. CO 2 , He, H 2
B. CO 2 , H 2 , He
C. H 2 , He, CO 2
D. H 2 , CO 2 , He
Answer» B. CO 2 , H 2 , He
9.

In the nuclear reaction, 93 N 239 94 Pu 239 + ?; the missing particle is a/an

A. electron
B. proton
C. neutron
D. position
Answer» B. proton
10.

Primary purpose of a __________ nuclear reactor is to supply a high neutron flux of the order of 10 13 to 10 14 neutrons/cm 2 second.

A. research
B. power
C. breeder
D. homogeneous
Answer» B. power
11.

Nucleus of 92 U 235 contains __________ protons.

A. 92
B. 235
C. 143
D. 325
Answer» B. 235
12.

Heavy water has maximum density at __________ °C.

A. 4
B. 11.6
C. 0
D. 18.6
Answer» C. 0
13.

The half life period of a radioactive element depends upon the

A. temperature
B. pressure
C. amount of element present
D. none of these
Answer» E.
14.

Light water' used as a coolant in nuclear reactor is nothing but

A. ordinary water.
B. mildly acidic (pH = 6) water.
C. mildly alkaline (pH = 8) water.
D. none of these.
Answer» B. mildly acidic (pH = 6) water.
15.

Heavy water' is termed as 'heavy' because it is

A. denser than water.
B. an oxide of deuterium.
C. a heavy liquid.
D. an oxide of heavier isotope of oxygen.
Answer» C. a heavy liquid.
16.

Water is a better coolant than a gas (like CO 2 , He, N 2 etc.), because it

A. is a better neutron moderator as well.
B. requires comparatively smaller pumps and heat exchanger for a given heat transfer rate.
C. has a better heat transfer characteristics, and it can be pressurised to attain a high temperature.
D. all (a), (b) and (c).
Answer» E.
17.

Sodium melts (at atmospheric pressure) at a temperature of __________ °C.

A. 58
B. 98
C. 348
D. 588
Answer» C. 348