Explore topic-wise MCQs in Engineering Chemistry.

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1.

Poorly oxygenated part becomes cathode whereas well oxygenated part becomes anode in the differential aeration corrosion.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
2.

Which of the following does not promote the differential aeration corrosion?

A. Accumulation of dirt
B. Partially covering metals
C. Wire fence kind of structures
D. Accumulation of oxygen
Answer» E.
3.

Concentration cell corrosion occurs when a metallic surface is partially immersed in an electrolyte and partially exposed to air.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
4.

Rusting of iron in neutral aqueous solution of electrolyte occurs in the presence of oxygen with the evolution of ___________

A. Nitrogen
B. Chloride
C. Sulphide
D. Hydrogen
Answer» E.
5.

Which type of reaction occurs in anodic areas?

A. Oxidation
B. Reduction
C. Displacement
D. Addition
Answer» B. Reduction
6.

In wet corrosion _________________ are formed at the cathodic areas.

A. Organic compounds
B. Metallic ions
C. Non-metallic ions
D. Inorganic compounds
Answer» D. Inorganic compounds
7.

WHICH_OF_THE_FOLLOWING_DOES_NOT_PROMOTE_THE_DIFFERENTIAL_AERATION_CORROSION??$

A. Accumulation of dirt
B. Partially covering metals
C. Wire fence kind of structures
D. Accumulation of oxygen
Answer» E.
8.

Poorly_oxygenated_part_becomes_cathode_whereas_well_oxygenated_part_becomes_anode_in_the_differential_aeration_corrosion.$

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
9.

Concentration cell corrosion occurs when a metallic surface is partially immersed in an electrolyte and partially exposed to air?

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
10.

Which of the following factor does not contribute to the rusting of iron?

A. Presence of acids and electrolytes
B. Contact with less reactive metal
C. Presence of water and oxygen
D. Contact with more reactive metal
Answer» E.
11.

Select the incorrect statement about the wet corrosion from the following option.

A. It involves the setting up of large number of galvanic cells
B. It is explained by absorption mechanism
C. It occurs only on heterogeneous metal surface
D. It is a fast process
Answer» C. It occurs only on heterogeneous metal surface
12.

Which of the following cathodic reaction does not occur due to release of electrons at the anode?

A. Oxygen absorption
B. Hydrogen evolution
C. Electrodialysis
D. Electroplating
Answer» D. Electroplating
13.

Where does corrosion occurs in the rusting of iron?

A. At cathode
B. At anode
C. In electrolytic solution
D. Outside the solution
Answer» C. In electrolytic solution
14.

Rusting of iron in neutral aqueous solution of electrolyte occurs in the presence of oxygen with the evolution of

A. Nitrogen
B. Chloride
C. Sulphide
D. Hydrogen
Answer» E.
15.

Which type of reaction occurs at anodic areas?

A. Oxidation
B. Reduction
C. Displacement
D. Addition
Answer» B. Reduction
16.

In wet corrosion, _________________ are formed at the cathodic areas.

A. Organic compounds
B. Metallic ions
C. Non-metallic ions
D. Inorganic compounds
Answer» D. Inorganic compounds