APPLIED CHEMISTRY QUESTION BANK (2016-17)

15CH202 – APPLIED CHEMISTRY QUESTION BANK (2016-17)

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--------------- salt is mainly present in soft

water.
   A. Na salt 
   B. Ca salt
   C. Mg salt
  

D. Fe salt

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----------------- will be formed when soft water reacts with soap solution 
A. Sludge
B. Soap water
C. Lather
D. Scale

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Sulphates of calcium and magnesium in water causes

A.  Softness
B. Permanent hardness
C. Sulphate turbidity
D. Temporary hardness

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---------- colour will appear when hard water reacts with
EBT
A. Blue
B. Wine red
C. Pink
D. Orange

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Molecular weight of Ca (HCO3)2 is

A. 162
B. 126
C. 246
D. 264

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Equivalent weight of MgSO4 is

  A. 90
  B. 80
  C. 70
  D. 60

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Which one of the salt is insoluble in water?

A. Na2CO3
B. Al(OH)3 1
C. CaCO3 F
D. MgSO4 R
Which form of EDTA is insoluble in water?
   A. EDTA
   B. Disodium salt of EDTA
   C. Tetra sodium salt of EDTA
   D. Monosodium salt of EDTA

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Caustic embrittlement is also known as

      A. Boiler cracking
      B. Inter-crystalline breaking
      C. Interior- crystalline breaking
      D. Inter-crystalline cracking

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In osmosis, the solvent is moved from------ of solution.

A. Higher conc. to lower conc.

B. Lower conc. to higher conc.
C. No movement of solvent
D. High temp to lower temperature

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Which of the following chemical can be used as boiler compound?

A. Sodium carbonate  
B. Sodium sulphate
C. Sodium chloride
D. Sodium fluoride

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In reverse osmosis, the solvent is moved from ….

     A. Higher conc. to lower conc.
     B. Lower conc. to higher conc.
     C. No movement of solvent
     D. High temp to lower temperature

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In electrodialysis process, anions moved towards the… 

A. Cathode via anion selective membrane

B. Cathode via cation selective membrane
C. Anode via cation selective membrane
D. Anode via anion selective membrane

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Floating matters present in domestic water can be removed by ------

A. Screening method
B. Sedimentation  method
C. Precipitation method
D. Coagulation method

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CaOCl2 is otherwise known as

A. Coagulants
 B. Bleaching power
C. Anti-scalent
D. Anti-corrosive

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Over-chlorination can be removed by molecular bed of

A. Sand
B. Zeolite
C. Carbon
D. Calcium

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A powerful germicide action of bleaching powder is due to the formation of

A. HCl
B. CaOCl2
C. HOCl
D. CaCl2

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Define desalination.

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 Temporary hardness is due to the presence of
  
A. Mg(HCO3)2 D.NaCl
B. MgCl2
1C. CaSO4
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Presence of 1ºCl hardness in water equivalent to ----- ºFr hardness                      

   A. 1.43
   B. 4.13
   C. 3.14
   D. 4.31

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Presence of ------------------- in water is responsible for permanent hardness in water

      A. Potassium chloride
      B. Calcium chloride
      C. Sodium chloride
      D. Sodium hypochloride

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Blow-down operation is carried out to the removal of

     A. Scale
     B. Sludge
      C. Both scale and sludged.
      D. Micro-organisms in water

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Formation of stable bubbles above the surface of water in boilers is called
       A. Foaming
       B. Priming
       C. Bubbling
       D. Boiling

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Soft water is not demineralised water, but demineralised water is soft water, as the ----
    A. Soft water does not contain sodium, potassium, sulfate, chloride ions etc.,
    B. Soft water contains sodium, potassium, sulfate, chloride ions, etc.,
    C. Calcium and magnesium ions are present in demineralized water
    D. Soft water does not give lather

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In electrodialysis, ions get separated through the membrane under the influence
of….                                                                                                                            

A. Temperature
B. Current
C. Pressure
D. Volume

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Initially the applied chlorine in municipal water treatment is used to

A. Oxidze organic compounds
B. Kill bacteria
C. Remove chloro-organic compounds
D. Form residual chlorine
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Chlorine present in water distribution system after the break-point is called

A. Free residual chlorine

B. Break point chlorine
C. Applied chlorine
D. Available chlorine

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Presence of 100 mg/L CaCO3 in water equivalent to ----ºFr hardness

  A. 1
  B. 10
  C. 100
  D. 1000

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The end point of the complexometric titration by EDTA method for hardness measurement is    
     A. Colourless to wine red
     B. Steel blue to colourless
     C. Wine red to steel blue
     D. Colourless to steel blue

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Indicator used in the determination of total hardness using EDTA is    

         A. Eriochrome black-T
         B. Phenolphthalein
         C. Methyl orange
         D. Phenolphthalein and Methyl orange

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What is the colour of Eriochrome black-T free indicator? 

    A. Steel blue
    B. Wine red
    C. Colorless
    D. Green colour

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The presence of ------------- salt in boiler feed water leads to the formation of scale in boilers?
      A. Mg(OH)2
      B. MgCl2
      C. MgSO4
      D. MgCO3

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Scale formation in boilers causes

     A. Complete utilization of heat
     B. Decrease of boiler efficiency
     C. Reduction in maintenance
     D. Increase in efficiency

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Calgon is also called as                                                             

A. Disodium hydrogen phosphate

B. Aluminium silicate phosphate
C. Super phosphate
D. Sodium hexametaphosphate

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Which one of the internal conditioning does not forms sludge?

   A. Carbonate conditioning
   B. Phosphate conditioning
   C. Calgon conditioning
   D. Colloidal conditioning

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In electrodialysis process, cations moved towards the…

A. Cathode via anion selective membrane

B. Cathode via cation selective membrane
C. Anode via cation selective membrane
D. Anode via anion selective membrane

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The role of ammonia buffer solution in complexometric EDTA titration is

    A. To maintain the pH level 8-10
    B. To maintain the pH level 6-8
    C. To maintain the pH level 4-6
    D. To maintain the pH level 2-4
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Which one of the phosphate is used in phosphate conditioning method

       A. Sodium phosphate
       B. Aluminium phosphate
       C. Calcium phosphate
       D. Magnesium phosphate

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Carbonate conditioning should be carried out only in

      A. High pressure boilers
     B. High temperature boilers
     C. Low pressure boilers
     D.Low temperature boilers

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Which one of the following is not an internal treatment method?

A. Colloidal conditioning
B. Phosphate conditioning
C. Ion-exchange conditioning
D. Carbonate conditioning

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Which one of the following is anion exchange resin? 

A. Urea-formaldehyde resin
 B. Sulphonated polystyrene
C. Carbonated coal
D. Nylone 6,6 resin

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The exhausted cation resin bed can be regenerated by dilute

A. Calcium chloride
B. Hydrochloric acid
C. Sodium chloride
D. Sodium hydroxide

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List out any four water quality parameters.

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List the four units of hardness and mention the inter-relationship between
them.

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A sample of water contains 180 mgs of MgSO4 per litre. Calculate the hardness in terms of
CaCO3 equivalents. (Equivalent weight of MgSO4 is 60).

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Mention four requisites of boiler feed water.

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Calgon treatment prevents scale formation in the boiler. Justify.

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List four effects of priming and foaming in boilers.

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Give each two examples for anion and cation exchange resins.

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Indicate two advantages and disadvantages of ion-exchange process in

water softening.

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Differentiate between osmosis and reverse osmosis.

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Define electrodialysis.

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List four disinfection methods used in municipal water purification.

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List the disadvantages of disinfection done by bleaching powder in water

treatment.

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Define break-point chlorination.

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List three steps involving in function of bleaching power as a germicide.

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Name two membranes employed in reverse osmosis process.

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Distinguish between hard and soft water.

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Distinguish between a temporary and permanent hardness of water.

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Water hardness is expressed in terms of calcium carbonate equivalent.

Reason out.

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Distinguish between hard water and distilled water with reference to

EDTA titration.

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Name three phosphate compounds used for the treatment of boiler feed
water.

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Compare scale and sludge formation in boilers as based on boiler

troubles.

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It is necessary to chlorinate drinking water supply beyond break point.

Justify.

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Sodium carbonate should not be used in high-pressure boilers. Give

reason.

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How the exhausted cation and anion resins in ion-exchangers are

regenerated.

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Explain the points in the curve of breakpoint chlorination.

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Discuss the principle and salient features of desalination by reverse osmisis with neat diagram

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A water sample containing the dissolved salts such as Mg (HCO3)2 = 16.8 mg/L, MgCl2 = 19
mg/L, CaCO3 = 20 ppm, MgSO4 =24.0 mg/L and KOH = 1 ppm. Calculate the temporary,
permanent and total hardness of the water sample. 

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Phosphate, carbonate and calgon conditioning are used for the treatment of hard water used in
boilers. Explain the mentioned methods with reactions.

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Illustrate the mechanism of softening of water through electrodialysis method with neat diagram.

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Discuss the four problems involved in boilers if hard water is used for steam production

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Explain the demineralization of water by ion-exchange process. How are exhausted cation and
anion   
exchange resin regenerated?
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Estimate the temporary, permanent and total hardness of water by EDTA method

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Illustrate the 7 steps involving in municipal water treatment with necessary flow chart

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Mild-scale formation on corrosion is an example of                                            

A. Dry corrosion
B. Wet corrosion
C. Electrochemical corrosion
D. Pitting corrosion

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During wet corrosion

A. Cathodic part undergoes corrosion
B. Anodic part undergoes reduction
C. Anodic part undergoes oxidation
D. Both anodic and cathodic undergo oxidation

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One of the acids that causes passivity in iron is

A. Concentrated sulfuric acid
B. Concentrated nitric acid
C. Concentrated hydrochloric acid
D. Oxalic acid

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In differential aeration corrosion which part will be corroded

A. Cathode (more oxygenated part)
B. Cathode (less oxygenated part)
C. Anode (more oxygenated part)
D. Anode (less oxygenated part)

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Waterline corrosion is because of

A. Difference in oxygen concentration
B. High concentration oxygen gas
C. No oxygen concentration
D. Oxygen free radical formation

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……………… is the reverse phenomenon of metallurgical process.

A. Desalination
B. Dehydration
C. Corrosion
D. Purification

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Dissolution of solid metals in liquid metal is known as
A. Decarburisation
B. Liquid-metal corrosion
C. Hydrogen embrittlement
D. Concentration cell corrosion

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The long term corrosion protection method among the following is

A. Impressed current method
B. Proper choice of metal for the designing
C. Cathode protection
D. Sacrificial anode method

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Iron corrodes faster in 

A.Hard water
B Soft water
C. Deminaralized water 
D. Distilled water

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All the metals above hydrogen in the electrochemical series undergo                                            

A. Oxidation
B. Reduction
C. Redox
D. Neutralization

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Corrosion of metals involves
A. Chemical reaction
B. Physical reaction
C. Biological reaction
D. Catalytic reaction

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If the volume of the oxide layer formed is less than the volume of the metal, the oxide layer is    

A. Non-porous and non-protective

B. Porous and protective
C. Non-porous and protective
D. Porous and non-protective  

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Pilling Bedworth rule is concerned with

A. Temperature of the oxide layer
B. Volume of the oxide layer
C. Density of the oxide layer
D. Colour of the oxide layer

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We can avoid …………….corrosion by preparing bolt and nut in same metal.

A. Chemical
B. Stress
C. Pitting
D. Galvanic
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For stable layer

A. Pilling bedworth ratio is > 1
B. Pilling bedworth ratio is < 1
C. Pilling bedworth ratio is = 0
D. Pilling bedworth ratio is = 1

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Iron corrodes faster in

A. Soft water
B. Distilled water
C. Deionized water
D. Hard water

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The formation of hydrogen gas inside the metal leads to

A. Metal degradation
B. Gas corrosion
C. Hydrogen evolution
D. Hydrogen embrittlement

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In corrosion, which criteria comes under nature of the metal

A. Temperature
B. Humidity
C. pH
D. Purity of the metal
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Electrochemical corrosion takes place in

A. Cathodic area
B. Near cathode
C. Near anode
D. Anodic area

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The corrosion stops if the oxide layer produced is

A. Unstable
B. Stable
C. Porous
D. Volatile

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Differential aeration corrosion is otherwise known as

A. Pipeline corrosion
B. Concentration cell type corrosion
C. Crevice corrosion
D. Granular corrosion

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Chemical corrosion is also known as

A. Galvanic corrosion
B. Stress corrosion
C. Dry corrosion
D. Wet corrosion

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Hydrogen gas evolved at the cathode is possible in ……………. condition

A. Lower basic
B. Neutral
C. Acidic
D. Higher basic

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Another name of rust is ……….

A. Ferric chloride
B. Ferrous chloride
C. Ferrous hydroxide
D. Ferric hydroxide

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…………..is mostly used in sacrificial anode method.

A. Zinc
B. Magnesium
C. Copper
D. Platinum

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Volatile oxidation corrosion product of a metal is

A. Fe2O3
B. MoO3
C. Fe3O4
D. FeO

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During decarburization the gas evolved is

A. Hydrogen
B. Methane
C. Oxygen
D. Nitrogen

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The corrosion control technique most suitable in the case of buried iron pipelines is 
A. Sacrificial anodic method
B. Impressed current cathodic protection
C. Eelectroplating
D. Cathodic inhibit

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By which method can we prevent corrosion in ship hulls?

A. Sacrificial anode method
B. Impressed current method
C. Deaeration method
D. Deactivation method

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The cell formed under the wet theory of corrosion is

A. Dry cell
B. Galvanic cell
C. Concentration cell
D. Granular cell

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Pitting corrosion is a
A. Localized corrosion
B. Delocalized corrosion
C. Exponential corrosion
D. Chemical corrosion

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A very dangerous form of corrosion which is difficult to monitor is

A. Galvanic
B. Pitting
C. Crevice
D. Stress

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Differential metal corrosion is an example of

A.Galvanic corrosion
B. Pitting corrosion
C.Waterline corrosion
D.Pipeline corrosion

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Which one of the is anti-skining agent?

A. Polyhydroxy phenol
B. Triphenyl phosphate
C. Zypsum
D. Resinates of cobalt

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Define corrosion

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List reason for water line corrosion

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Define pitting corrosion

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Differentiate between chemical and electrochemical corrosion. 

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Define differential aeration corrosion with an example

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List six factors influencing corrosion based on nature of metal

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List any two significant needs of corrosion control methods

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List five constituents of paint

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Bolt and nut made of the same metal is preferred in practice. Reason out 

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Define galvanic corrosion. Give an example

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Zinc is more corroded when coupled with copper than lead – Given reason. 

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Classify the three types of metal oxide layer in oxidative corrosion

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Mention the two conditions for the electrochemical corrosion

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Differentiate the hydrogen embrittlement and decarburation

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Relate the strength of metals with decarburation process. 

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Alkaline pH can’t induce H2 embrittlement. Give reason.

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Classify the three types of metal oxide layer in oxidative corrosion

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Deposition of oil or dust on metal surfaces for a long period is undesirable. Give reason

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Tabulate six constitutions of paint. 

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Mention the reason for rusting of iron. 

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State Pilling- Bedworth rule

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Assess the rate of corrosion with respect to pH

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The rate of corrosion increases with increase in temperature. Give reason. 

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Argue magnesium corrodes faster than iron 

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List two methods to control the galvanic corrosion

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Mention the type of corrosion that may occur in following cases: 1. Steel pipe connected to
copper plumbing, 2. Iron tang for water storage. 

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Explain the mechanism of chemical corrosion on the metal surface due to the attack of
atmospheric O2

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Differentiate chemical and electrochemical corrosion. Mention any four factors that influence
electrochemical corrosion

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Demonstrate the mechanism of differential aeration corrosion taking pitting corrosion as an
example

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Compare sacrificial anode method and impressed current method of corrosion control

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Explain the chemical corrosion due to the hydrogen gas and carbon content chemical reaction 

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Explain the electrochemical theory of corrosion with suitable example

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Explain the principle and applications of impressed current method with diagram

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Explain how corrosion of metals controlled by sacrificial anode technique

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Mention the seven constituents of paint. Explain the function of the various constituents

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Describe  how nature of metal and environment influence rate of corrosion 

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Exemplify water line and pipeline corrosion with necessary diagram

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Describe the mechanism of electrochemical corrosion by hydrogen evolution and oxygen

adsorption with neat diagram.

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Demonstrate the mechanism of chemical and electrochemical corrosion

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Explain the mechanism of dry corrosion on the basis of H2 embrittlement and decarburation
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Illustrate the principles and applications of sacrificial anode and impressed current method in the
prevention of corrosion with neat diagram.

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Alloys containing mercury as the constituent metal is known as 

A. Blend
B. Heterogeneous alloy
C. Homogeneous alloy
D. Amalgam

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The alloy used for dental filling is

A. Amalgam
B. Brass
C. Bronze
D. Manganin

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The first alloy made by humans was 

A. Steel
B. Brass
C. Bronze
D. Mild steel

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An example for ferrous alloy is 

A. Brass
B. Muntz metal
C. Bronze
D. Nichrome

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An example of non ferrous alloy is 

A. Nichrome
B. Invar
C. Brass
D. Stainless steel

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 Stainless steel is otherwise called as 

A. Corrosion resistant steels
B. Shock resistant steels
C. Crock resistant steels
D. Heat resistant steels

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Elements present in Nichrome are
A. Ni and Cr
B. Ni and Cu
C. Cr and Zn
D. Cr and Cu

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Bronze is a composition of                                                                                           
A. Cu and Zn
B.Cu and Sn
C. Cu and Al
D. Cu and Au

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Heat treatable stainless steel contain up to _______ carbon and ________ chromium
respectively
A. 1 and 16
B. 4 and 32
C. 6 and 10
D. 8 and 10

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Furnace heating coils can be prepared by using

A. Nichrome
B. Brass
C. Bronze
D. Stainless steel
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The phase rule was first discovered by

             A. Nernst
             B. Gibbs
             C. Arrhenius
             D. Le Chatelier

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Sulphur has _____ phase.                                                 

              A.  4
             B. 2   
             C. 1
             D. 3
                                    

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Water has _____ phase.

              A.  1
              B.  2 
              C.  3
              D.  4

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At a triple point                                                                                                            
         A.  three phases co-exist in equilibrium
         B.  the vapour pressure is equal to the atmospheric pressure
         C.  there are three components in equilibrium
         D. there are three degrees of freedom

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For one component system, at triple point the number of degrees of freedom is         
         A. zero
         B. one
         C.  two
         D. three

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The solid and liquid phases are considered and the gas phase is ignored is called a _______       
A.  phase rule
        B. One component
        C. Three component
         D. Reduced phase rule

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The reduced phase rule for a condensed system is

      A. F' = C – P + 2
      B. F' = C – P + 1
      C. F' = C + P + 1
      D. F' = C + P + 2

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The silver–lead system has ___       

        A. Two component and three phases
        B. Two components and four phases 
        C. Two components and two phases 
        D. Two components and one phases 

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The process of raising the relative proportion of Ag in the alloy is known as the______    
       A. Gibb’s Phase rule
       B. Pattinson’s process
       C. Reduced phase rule
       D. Eutectic mixture

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The temperature at which the solid and liquid phases, having the same composition, are in
equilibrium is called ____    
      A. Eutectic point
      B. Melting point
      C. Freezing point
       D. Triple point

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The temperature at which three phases of alloy system is in equilibrium is called ______
       A. Eutetic point
       B. Melting point
       C. Freezing point
       D. Triple point

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A system with zero degree of freedom is known as

Monovariant
B. Bivariant
C. Trivariant
D. Invariant

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The phase rule is applicable to

A. Homogeneous system
B. Heterogeneous system
C. Reversible system
D. Irreversible system

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Desilverisation of lead takes place in _____ process

A. Baeyer’s
B. Pattionsons
C. Haeber’s
 D. Doctor’s

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An alloy is a
A. Pure metal
B. Mixture of metals in any proportion
C. Mixture of metals in fixed proportion
D. Mixture of two non metals

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Which one of the following alloy has high electrical resistivity? 

A. Nichrome
B. Stainless steel
C. Brass
D. Bronze

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Brass is an alloy of 

A. Copper and tin
B. Copper and nickel
C. Copper and aluminium.
D. Copper and zinc

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Which of the following is not an alloy?                                                                          

A. Steel
B. Copper
C. Brass
D. Bronze

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Find the metal combination to resist the corrosion activity of iron. 

A. Chromium and copper
B. Chromium and nickel
C. Nickel and copper
D. Silver and nickel

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The thermal and electrical conductivity of alloys always ______their compounds.

A. Lesser than
B. Higher than
C. Equal to
D. Remains same with

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Which of the following heat treatment method is softening of steel?

A. Annealing
B.  Quenching
C. Tempering
D. Nitriding

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Annealing temperature is
A. Same as normalizing temperature
B.  Greater than normalizing temperature
C.  Less than normalizing temperature
D.  Sometimes greater and sometimes lesser than normalizing temperature

1
C
U

Heating of iron with ammonia at a temperature og 550 0C is called

A. Annealing 
B. Nitriding
C. Carbursing
D. Hearding 

1
C
U

The mixture of oil and water is an example of   

            A. Homogeneous, one phase system
            B. Heterogeneous, one phase system
            C. Homogeneous, two phase system
            D. Heterogeneous, two phase system
                                                  

1
C
U

The following system is an example of                                                                   

            PCl5(s)     ------  PCl3(l)     +   Cl2(g)
            A. Two phase one component system           
            B. Three  phase two component system
            C. Three phase one component system          
            D. Two phase two component system

1
C
U
Water and sulphur systems are ___________systems.      
              A.3 components
             B. 2 components       
             C. 1 component
             D. 4 components                              

1
C
U

A mixture of O2 and N2 has ______ system.                          

               A. 1 component
              B. 3 components
              C. 4 components
              D. 2 components
                             

1
C
U

Solution of sodium chloride or any other solute is a _______ system.       

             A.  2 components
             B.  3 components      
             C.  1 component
             D.  4 components
           

1
C
U

Decomposition of calcium carbonate is a _______ system.

          A.  4 components
         B.  2 components         
         C. 1 component
         D. 3 components
1
C
U

Dissociation of ammonium chloride is a  _______ system.

         A.  4 components
         B.  3 components          
         C.  1 component
         D.  2 components

1
C
U

The decomposition of NH4Cl is represented by the equation

                NH4Cl(s) → NH3(g) + HCl(g)
           The number of components present in the system is          
           A. 0
           B. 1
           C. 2
           D. 3

1
C
U

System containing a pure gas has ______degrees of freedom.

          A.  0
          B.   2    
          C.  1
           D.  3

1
C
U
The system (water __water vapour)   water has ____degree of freedom.
         A.  2
         B.  3      
         C.  0
         D.  1

1
C
U

A saturated solution of NaCl in water has degrees of freedom equal to.

         A.  2
         B.  1      
         C.   0
         D.   3

1
C
U

System (Ice_water-_Vapour) has ____degree of freedom.

         A.  2
         B.  1      
         C.   0
         D.   3

1
C
U

A mixture of two miscible liquids (ethanol and water) has the number of phases   
equal to
       A. zero
        B.  one
        C.  two
        D.  three
1
C
U

The degree of freedom of the  below equation  is ------ 

  Solid Pb-- Melt  
        A. 0
        B. 1
        C. 2
        D. 3

1
C
U

The degree of freedom of the  below equation  is ----

         Solid Pb+Solid Ag--- Melt  
       A. 0
       B. 1
       C. 2
       D. 3

1
C
U

When lead is added to silver progressively, the melting point of the resulting alloy is
A. increased
B. decreased
C. unchanged
D. cannot be predicted

1
C
U

A saturated solution of NaCl is a _______system

A. one-phase
B. two-phase
C. three-phase
D. no phase

1
C
U

At a particular temperature the vapour pressure of metastable phase is always______that of

stable phase.
A. higher
B. lower
C. equal
 D. constant

1
C
U

Which of the following is two-phase system?

A. Saturated solution of NaCl
B. Water System
C. Iron-Carbon
D. Mixture of gases

1
C
U

The composition of eutectic mixture Pb-Ag system is

A. 97.4% Ag, 2.6% Pb
B. 96% Ag, 4% Pb
C. 97.4% Pb, 2.6% Ag
D. 98% Pb, 2% Ag

1
C
U
A solid-liquid system without gas phase is called ________system.
A. condensed
B. complete
C. univariant
D. bivariant

1
C
U

Eutectic mixture melt at

A. temperature other than eutectic point
B. absolute temperature
C. eutectic point
D. room temperature

1
C
U

The type of stainless steel containing maximum Cr content is ------ 

A. Martensitic
B. Ferritic
C. Austenitic
D. Mild steel

1
P
U

Which of the following alloy has copper as a major constituent? 

A. Gun metal
B. Magnox
C. Nichrome
D. Satellite
1
P
U

By adding chromium to steel which of the following property is enhanced? 

A. Resistance to corrosion
B. Electrical characteristics
C. Magnetic property
D. Ductility

1
P
U

The hardness property of gold increased by addition of 

A. Carbon
B. Iron
C. Copper
D. Nickel

1
P
U

The hardness property of silver increased by addition of    

A. Carbon
B. Iron
C. Copper
D. Nickel

1
P
U

The fastest cooling rate is achieved when steel is quenched in

A.  air
B.  oil
C.  water
D.  brine

1
P
U

List the four major purposes of alloying                                                                    

2
F
R

Mention the four properties of alloys.                                                                        

2
F
R

Mention  the four effects of alloying elements.                                                            

2
F
R

Mention  the composition of nichrome and  its two uses                                             

2
F
R

Mention  the composition of stainless steel and its two uses.                                      

2
F
R

Mention  the composition of brass and  its two uses.                                                   

2
F
R

Mention  the composition of bronze and  its two uses.                                                

2
F
R

Point out four objectives of heat treatment of alloys.                                                 

2
F
R

List the six types of heat treatment of alloys.                                                            

2
F
R

State tempering and its two advantages.                                                    

2
F
R

Give two uses each of brass and bronze. 

2
F
R

State the Gibbs phase rule

2
F
R

Define phase with an example.   

2
F
R

Define component with an example.

2
F
R

Define the term degrees of freedom.                                                          

2
F
R

State the reduced phase rule. 

2
F
R

Define eutectic point with an example.

2
F
R

Define eutectic mixture.

                                                                  

2
F
R

Mention  the eutectic temperature and eutectic composition of lead – silver system.

2
F
R

List the three application of phase rule.

2
F
R

Recall the three limitation of phase rule.                                                   

2
F
R

Recall the two advandages of phase rule. 

2
F
R
Define alloy with an example.

2
C
U

State normalising and its two advantages.                                                              

2
C
R

Predict the number of phase and components present in the following system   (i)
MgCO3(s)------- MgO(s) + CO2(g)

ii.  Ice(s) Water(l) Vapour(g)

2
C
U

Determine the number of phases, components and degrees of freedom in the system:  Ice,
water and vapour in equilibrium.

2
C
U

For one component system, the triple point is an invariant point. Justify.      

2
C
U
Explain the Pattinson's desilverization process.                                                    

2
C
U

State reduced phase rule.

2
C
U

Classify alloys based on composition with two examples. 

2
P
U

Distinguish between bronze and brass.                                                              

2
P
R

2
P
U

Differentiate between annealing and hardening.                                                        

2
P
U
Compare  carburizing and nitriding.                                                                           

2
P
U

Exemplify the following a) phase, b) component, c) degrees of freedom,

6
F
R

Exemplify the following a) phase rule, b) condensed system c) triple point

6
F
R

Discuss the six significances of alloying.

6
C
U

Illustrate the functioning of alloying elements and its uses. 

6
C
U

Explain hardening, tempering and carburising heat treatment of alloys. 

6
C
U
Exemplify the term a) reduced phase rule, b) eutectic point, c) Pattinson's process

6
C
U

Tabulate the composition, properties and two uses of bronze and brass. 

6
P
R

Elobrate the composition, properties and two uses of nichrome and stainless steel. 

6
P
U

List two purposes and explain types of annealing method.                           

6
P
U

Give the composition, properties and uses of the following alloys:  

(i) nichrome (ii) stainless steel (iii) brass (iv) bronze.

12
F
R

Explain the six type of heat treatment of alloys. 

12
C
U

Explain the phase diagram for two component system of lead and silver with neat diagram

12
C
U

Draw a neat phase diagram of one component water system and explain the curves, areas and
point with reference to the phase rule

12
C
U

Which of the following is the main constituent of natural gas?

A. Carbon monoxide
B. Butane
C. Methane
D. Hydrogen

1
F
R

Kjeldahl’s method is used for estimation of

A. Sulphur
B. Nitrogen
C. Carbon
D. Hydrogen

1
F
R

Which of the following is a primary fuel? 

A. Coke
B. Coal gas
C. Coal
D. Charcoal

1
C
U

Syn gas is a mixture of -- -- -- - 

a. CO + N2
b. CO + H2
c. CO + CH4
d. CH4 + H2

1
C
U

Mention the composition and two impartance of Shale gas

2
F
R

List the five advantages of solid fuel over other fuels

2
F
R

Differentiate the low temperature carbonization with high temperature carbonization with
reference to quality, quantity and application of the product.

2
F
R
Indicate three significance of proximate analysis of a coal

2
F
U

Identify the drawback of the presence of sulphur in a coal.

2
F
U

Distinguish the parameters such as physical, chemical and quality between proximate and
ultimate analysis of coal.

2
F
U

Coke is preferred to coal in a metallurgical process. Justify

2
F
U

A good fuel should have low ash content. Reason out

2
F
U

Define octane number

2
F
R
Define knocking.

2
F
U

Represent the composition of producer gas

2
F
U

Define calorific value of a fuel

2
F
U

Expand the term CNG. Give its composition

2
F
R

Differentiate the syn gas and coal gas.

2
F
R

Compare the cetane number with octane number for the knocking characteristic  of the
liquid fuel

2
F
R

List  four advantages of CNG

2
F
R

Select a method to separate the water from crude oil during refining process

2
F
Ap

Determine the percentage of carbon and hydrogen in a coal

2
F
R

Outline a method to measure the percentage of sulpur in a coal

2
F
U

List five requisites of good metallurgical coke

2
F
R

Define cetane number

2
F
R

Recall shale gas and state its importance

2
F
R

Coal gas is superior to producer gas. Justify

2
F
U

List the additives added to improve the octane number of the gasoline

2
F
R

Classify the fuels according to their occurrence and physical state with an example

2
F
U

List the disadvantages of solid fuel

2
F
R

Outline a method to calculate the percentage of volatile matter in coal

2
F
U

Represent the method to determine the percentage of moisture in coal

2
F
U

State the octane number of the following

2
F
U

Identify a method to analyze the percentage of nitrogen in a fuel

2
F
U

Represent the composition of Coal gas.

2
F
U

Identify the by-products from coal through Otto-Hoffman’s method

2
F
U
Identify the by-products from coal through Otto-Hoffman’s method

2
F
R

List the advantage and disadvantage of gaseous fuels.

2
F
U

Define primary and secondary fuels

2
F
R

Recall the process of calculating the percentage of ash in coal?

2
F
R

Express the recovery process of benzene and naphthalene from coal gas?

2
F
U

Represent the composition of Petroleum or Crude Oil

2
F
R
Recall syn gas and its importance

2
F
R

List the advantages of liquid fuels

2
F
U

Define Gross Calorific value and Net Calorific value.

2
F
R

Recall Metamorphism stage in coalification

2
F
R

Compare the cetane number with octane number based on the knocking characteristic of 
the liquid fuel

2
C
U

Identify the importance of determining the fixed carbon content in coal

2
C
U
Discuss the preparation of synthetic petrol by Bergius process.

6
C
U

Discuss the process of refining of petrolium oil with neat diagram 

6
C
U

Explain Otto-Hoffmann’s method of coke manufacture and recovery of various by products

under this method.

12
C
U

Calibration curve is used to determine

A. Unknown concentration of solution
B. Color of the solution
C. Molecular weight
D. Molecular formula 

1
F
U

The concentrations of the analyte and the instrument response for each standard can be fit to a
straight line, using the linear regression equation
A. y = x2
B. y = mx + C
C. y=C
D. y=0
1
F
R

The wavelength of absorption at 495 nm lies in -----region

A. Infrared
B. UV-visible
C. Microwave
D. Radiowave

1
F
R

The correct order of energy required for the electronic transitions is

A. σ-σ*>π-π*>n-π*>n-σ*
B. σ-σ*<π-π*<n-??*<n-??*
C. </n-??</n-??σ-σ*  >n-σ*>π-π*  >  n-π*
D. σ-σ*>n-π*>π-π*>n-σ*

1
F
U

A shift of an absorption maximum,λmax, towards longer wavelength is called

A. Bathochromc shift
B. Hypochromc shift
C. Hyperchomc shift
D. Hypsochroic shift

1
F
U

Characteristics groups which are responsible for the color of dyestuffs are known as
A. Chromosomes
B. Chromophores
C. Auxochromes
D. Hyperchromes
1
F
R

The group which does not impart colour to the molecule, but increase the colour of
thechromophore is known as
A. Hyperchrome
B. Hypochrome
C. Auxochrome
D. Hypsochrome

1
F
R

Radiation source of UV-Visible spectrometer is

A. Nichrome wire
B. Hydrogen lamp
C. Tungsten lamp
D. Nernst glower 

1
F
R

In UV-Vis spectrometer,photomultiplier is used as a

A. Radiation source
B. Monochromator
C. Sample
D. Detector

1
F
R

Infrared spectroscopy provides valuable information about

A. Molecular weight
B. Melting point
C. Conjugation
D. Functional groups

1
F
R

The region of an infra-red spectrum where many absorptions take place is known as the
A. Thumbprint region
B. Handprint region
C. Footprint region
D. Fingerprint region

1
F
R

Presence of functional groups in a compound can be identified by

A. IR spectroscopy
B. UV spectroscopy
C. Chromatography
D. Colorimeter

1
F
R

Among the following, the one that is used to make plates and cells for analyzing liquid samples
in IR is
A. CuSO4
B. MgCl2
C. NaCl
D. CaSO4

1
F
R

The mode of excitation of molecule in IR spectroscopy is

A. Electronic
B. Vibrational
C. Magnetic
D. Optical

1
F
U

Requisite for a molecule to exhibit IR spectrum is

A. Change in dipole moment
B. Change in frequency
C. Change in spin-spin rotation
D. Electronic excitation

1
F
R

The formula used to determine the number of vibrational freedoms in a linear molecule is          

A. 3n-4
B. 2n-6
C. 3n-2
D. 3n-5

1
F
R

 
Fundamental vibrations of a non-linear molecule is calculated using
A. 3n-5
B. 3n-6
C. 3n-7
D. 3n-4

1
F
R
The number of possible vibrational modes of H2O molecule is
A. 5
B. 4
C. 9
D. 3

1
F
Ap

The light  source used in IR spectroscopy is

A. Nernst glower
B. Sodium lamp
C. Mercury lamp
D. Neon lamp

1
F
R

The number of fundamental vibration modes exhibited by C6H6 molecule is

A. 15
B. 20
C. 31
D. 30

1
F
U

The mid-IR region lies in the range

A. 667-50cm-1
B. 12500-4000cm-1
C. 4000-667cm-1
D. >12500cm-1

1
F
U

A detector which converts thermal radiant energy into electrical energy is

A. Photoconductivity cell
B. Photovoltaic cell
C. Photo emissive cells
D. Photomultiplier tube

1
F
R

The one that is not a monochromator among the following is

A. NaCl crystal
B. KBr crystal
C. Nernst glower
D. Grating

1
F
R

The one that is not found (involve) in colorimetric analysis is

A. Llight source
B. Cuvette
C. Photo sensor and analyzer
D. Fuel source

1
F
R

Complexing agents are added to colourless solution of given species in

A. Colorimetry
B. IR
C. UV-visible
D. AAS

1
F
U

An instrument used to measure the absorbance of a coloured compound in solution is

A. Colourmeter
B. Calorimeter
C. Colorimeter
D. Coulometer

1
F
R

Colorimetric method follows the principle of

A. Charles law
B. Kepler′s law
C. Beer-Lambert′s law
D. Newton′s law

1
F
R

Complexing agent used in spectrophotometer is

A. Ammonium thiocyanate
B. Potassium dichromate
C. Sodium chloride
D. Sodium sulphate

1
F
R

In AAS, chopper is used to convert the light signals into

A. Pulsating light
B. Current
C. Electrical signals
D. Absorption
1
F
R

The wavelength to be fixed in AAS for the estimation of nickel is                                                  

A. 232nm
B. 480nm
C. 589nm
D. 766nm

1
F
R

Atomization of sample followed by absorption of characteristic radiation by the ground sate

atoms is the principle involved in                            A. Atomic absorption spectroscopy
B. Flame photometry
C. UV-Visible spectrum
D. IR

1
F
R

Flame photometry is extensively used in the determination of

A. Transition metals
B. f-block elements
C. Alkali and alkaline earth metals
D. Non-metals

1
F
R

 
The wavelength to be fixed in flame photometry for the estimation of sodium is                          

A. 232nm
B. 480nm
C. 589nm
D. 766nm

1
F
R

The element(s) which cannot be detected by using flame photometry is/are                                  

A. Carbon, hydrogen and halides

B. Potassium
C. Lithium
D. Sodium

1
F
U

The element that can be detected using flamephotometer is 

A. Fe
B. Cu
C. Li
D. Ag

1
F
U

The element which can be detected by using flame photometry is                                           

A. Nickel
B. Potassium
C. Copper
D. Iron

1
F
R
According to the Beer-Lambert Law, absorbance does not depends on
A. Solution concentration
B. Distance that the light has travelled through the sample
C. Colour of the solution
D. Extinction coefficient of the sample

1
C
U

Beer- lamberts law does not obey at

A. Higher concentration
B. Lower concentration
C. Higher pH
D. Lower pH

1
C
U

A shift to lower wave number for an absorption in a spectrum corresponds to

A. A loss of intensity
B. A shift to lower wavelength
C. A shift to higher energy
D. A shift to lower frequency

1
C
U

According to the Beer-Lambert Law,absorbance (A) is equal to

A. ln(I0/I)
B. log(I0/I)
C.  εC
D. lnC

1
C
R
The only transition observed in C2H6is
A. σ-σ*
B. n-σ*
C. π-π*
D. n-π*

1
C
U

State Beer–Lambert’s law. 

2
F
R

List two limitations of Beer–Lambert’s law.

2
F
R

Recall the four types of electronic transitions taking place in UV-Visible spectroscopy.

2
F
R

Name the two light sources used in UV-visible spectrophotometer.

2
F
R
Name the two light sources of IR spectrophotometer.

2
F
R

List the four types of bending vibrations involved in IR spectroscopy

2
F
R

List four metals which can be easily detected by flame photometry.

2
F
R

State the principle involved in colorimetric analysis.

2
F
R

Compare chromophore and auxochrome.

2
C
An

Identify the difference between the bathochromic and hypsochromic shift.

2
C
An
Calculate the number of modes of vibrations for the following molecules.
i. H2O                                    ii. CO2   

2
C
Ap

List two applications of IR spectroscopy.

2
C
R

Point out two limitations of flame photometry

2
C
U

Indicate the role of ammonium thiocyanate in colorimetric estimation of iron with necessary
equation.

2
C
U

Identify two applications of AAS.

2
C
U

Distinguish between flame photometry and atomic absorption spectrophotometry.

2
C
An

List two advantages of AAS

2
C
U

Diffrentiate between absorption and emission spectroscopy

2
C
An

Color less solution cannot be identified by colorimetry. Give reason

2
C
An

Calculate the absorbance of the solution, if the transmittance of the solution is 10%.

2
P
Ap

Point out the three basic processes involved in AAS.  

2
P
U

Point out the three basic processes involved in AAS.   

2
P
U

Identify the five applications of IR spectroscopy.

6
F
U

Illustrate the four types of electronic transitions possible in UV-visible spectroscopy

6
C
U

Explicate the principle and instrumentation of flame photometer with block diagram.

6
C
U

Sketch the block diagram of atomic absorption spectrometer and explain its components.

6
C
U

Illustrate the estimation of concentration of Fe by colorimetry.

6
P
Ap

Illustrate the estimation of sodium present in a given solution using flame photometer.
6
P
Ap

Outline the estimation of amount of Ni present in a given solution using atomic absorption
spectroscopy.

6
P
Ap

Outline the principle and instrumentation of UV-visible spectroscopy.Mention its two

applications.

12
C
U

Explain the principle and instrumentation of IR spectroscopy with block diagram

12
C
U

Describe the working principle of colorimetry with block diagram. Illustrate the estimation of
concentration of Fe by colorimetry.

12
C
U

Compare principle and function of atomic absorption and flame emission spectroscopy

12
C
An
Explain the principle and instrumentation of atomic absorption spectroscopy. How unknown
concentration of sample nickel solution is estimated.

12
C
U