Basic Chemistry _Prelim _Q Bank

Sr no Question Option a Option b Option c Option d Answer Chapter no.

1 In Daniel cell porous partition acts as cathode anode salt bridge electrolyte 2

2 Electroplating is done to achieve decoration corrosion resistance improving conduction All of these 2

The process of applying a protective coating of Zinc on bigger articles is

3 Tinning Galvanising Metal spraying Sheradizing 2
known as
The volatile liquid substance which evaporates easily after application of paint
4 Thinner extender pigment plasticizer 3
is
Once set cannot be Can be reshaped by
5 Thermosetting materials --------- Have linear structure Both b and c 3
reshaped applying heat

6 Which one of the following is not a natural adhesive? Soybean glue Casein Polyvinyl acetate Animal glue 3

7 Which one of the following is a solid lubricant? Molybdenum disulphide Castor oil Water Grease 3

8 Which of the following oxide film is more corrosive? stable Unstable Volatile non-porous 2

9 Moisture in the environment can be prevented by the use of _____ dehumidifier Anhydrous CaCl2 Unhydrous AlCl3 ZnS 2

10 The number of nearest neighbours around each atom in face centre cubic is 4 6 12 8 1

11 The electronic configuration of Cl atom is 3,8,1 2,8,2 2,8,1 2,8,7 1

12 The valency of Chlorine atom having 7 electrons in the last shell is 7 1 2 3 1

What is the name given to the electrons in the highest occupied energy level
13 orbital electrons anions valence electrons cations 1
of an atom?

14 Ionic bond is usually formed between a metal and non metal atom two non metal atoms Two metal atoms Two inert gases 1

15 The difference between the number of atoms in a unit cell of FCC and BCC is 1 2 4 6 1

16 A substance which retards the rate of chamical reaction is known as self catalyst auto catalyst positive catalyst negative catalyst 33

17 When catalyst and reactants are in the same phase then it is called homogenous catalysis heterogenous catalysis autocatalysis catalysis 3

18 When a product acts as a catalyst , then it is called as self catalyst auto catalyst positive catalyst negative catalyst 3

19 The total number of atoms present in body centered cubic unit cell is 1 2 3 4 1

20 A catalyst cannot affect products reactants rate of reaction both a and b 3

The type of valency shown by atoms by loosing or gaining of electons is

21 Covalency Electrovalency hydrogen bonding Monovalency 1
known as _______
A substance which alters the rate of a chemical reaction without participating
22 Catalysis Retarder Catalyst Enhancer 3
in the reaction is known as __________

23 The type of bond present in NaCl molecule is____ Electrovalent bond Covalent bond Co-ordinate bond None of these 1

24 Important substance required to carry out catalysis process is___ reducing agent oxidizing agent catalyst All of these 3

25 What is the valency of Chlorine whose atomic number is 17 1 -7 -1 0 1

The type of valency shown by atoms by sharing of electons is known as

26 Covalency Electrovalency hydrogen bonding Monovalency 1
_______

27 In which process the catalyst has a diifferent phase to the reaction mixture? homogenous catalysis hypogenous catalysis hypergenous catalysis heterogenous catalysis 3

28 Metals can conduct electric current due to the presence of ______. neutrons electrons protons atoms 1

electrical energy into chemical energy into chemical energy into electrical energy into heat
29 An electrochemical cell converts...... 2
chemical energy electrical energy heat energy energy

30 Oxidation- reduction reaction involves ...... transfer of neutrons transfer of protons transfer of electrons none of these 2

Which type of chemical reaction is observed at cathode during

31 Oxidation Reduction Condensation None of these 2
electrochemical corrosion?

According to Faraday's first law of electrolysis, the amount of any substance

32 deposited at the electrode is directly proportional to the quantity of voltage drop resistance electricity passed conductivity 2
________
The substance that increases the effectiveness of a catalyst is known as
33 promoter inhibitor catalyst None of these 3
______.

34 The type of bond present in MgO molecule is____ Electrovalent bond Covalent bond Co-ordinate bond None of these 1

35 In which of the given solvent molecule of AlCl3 will dissolve? Acetone Benzene Water Methanol 1
36 To obtain a metal in its pure form from impure metal is electrotyping electrorefining electrometallurgy electroplating 2

The process in which coating of noble metal is done on the base metal is
37 electrotyping electrorefining electrometallurgy electroplating 2
called as _____

38 Unstable film is formed by action of oxygen on metal Mg and Ca Al and Cu Ag and Au Mo 2

Direct chemican
39 Another name of atmospheric corrosion is ____________ Electrochemical corrosion Immersed corrosion Wet corrosion 2
corrosion
Which type of bond is formed when two atoms mutually share two pairs of
40 Single covalent bond Double covalent bond Triple covalent bond Double Ionic bond 1
electrons between them?

41 Metal atoms lose electrons from their lattice to become ------ A positive ion A negative ion Alkalies Non metals 1

42 Stable electronic configuration of an atom contains ______ - - - - 1

4e 8e 5e 1e

Resistant to heat,
43 An ideal adhesive should be Odourless Economical in use All of these 3
chemicals and water

44 Graphite is which type of lubricant? solid semisolid liquid gaseous 3

45 A mixture of pigment, drying oil and volatile thinner is called as Paint Varnish Polymer Plastic 3

46 The valency of an atom having 6 electrons in the valence shell is -2 -1 2 -3 1

lose their valence shell become negatively

47 Metal atoms __________ become positively charged both a and b 1
electrons charged
Both contribute a pair of Both contribute one
48 In the formation of coordinate bond, a lone pair of electrons is contributed by A donor atom An acceptor atom 1
electrons electron

49 Which containers are used for storage of food stuffs? cladded tinned galvanised painted 2

The galvanic corrosion by the mechanism of oxygen absorption can occur if --- electrolyte is neutral or electrolyte is neutral or electrolyte is neither
50 None of these 2
-- alkaline acidic neutral nor acidic

51 1 Faraday = ----------- 91500 coulombs 94500 coulombs 96500 coulombs 9650 coulombs 2

52 Wet corrossion of metal takes place between two similar metals dissimilar metals identical metals None of these 2

53 The electronic configuration of Na atom is 3,8,1 2,8,2 2,8,1 2,8,3 1

54 The tendency of atoms to acquire eight electrons in their valence shell is Octet rule Duplet rule Triplet rule All of these 1

Two atoms share two Oppositely charged Two atoms share more
55 Which of the following occurs in an ionic bond? Like-charged ions attract. 1
electrons. ions attract. than two electrons.

56 Which of the following is monoatomic? Carbon di oxide Oxygen Neon Water 1

57 Identify the factor that affects the rate of electrochemical corrosion pH value moisture other impure gases Oxygen 2

The temperature at which lubricating oil will give off sufficient vapours to
58 Flash point Fire point Cloud point Pour point 3
form combustible mixture with air is known as

condensation
59 A thermoplastic is formed by the phenomenon of chlorination addition polymerisation combustion 3
polymerisation
A high molecular weight material that can be moulded in any desired shape is
60 graphite polymer jelly grease 3
_____

61 Atmospheric corrosion increases in presence of---- moisture plastic rubber None of these 2

When two dissimilar metals are electrically connected, then more active cathode and undergoes anode and undergoes
62 cathode and gets protected anode and gets protected 2
metal becomes ________ corrosion corrosion

63 Anodic protection protects the underline metal ________ due to its noble character sacrificially due to both a and b None of these. 2

64 Galvanising is the process of coating Iron with Sn Zn Fe Ag 2

65 Which oxide film is more protective ? Porous non porous volatile None of these 2

66 Electrochemical cell is also known as --------- Electrolytic cell Galvanic cell Daniel cell None of these. 2

67 The relationship between C. E. and E. C. E. is C.E. = 94500 x E.C.E. C.E. = 96500 x E.C.E. E.C.E. = 96500 x C.E. C.E. = 94500 + E.C.E. 2

Glass wool is used as filtering material for acids and acidic solutions in
68 It is light in weight It is strong It is Shockproof It is resistant to Chemicals 3
industry because

69 Which one of these is NOT a natural polymer? Silk Starch Cellulose Polythene 3

70 Natural rubber is ________ Thermosetting Adhesive Thermoplasic Adhesive Elestomeric Adhesive Inorganic Adhesive 2
71 During galvanic corrosion, more noble metal acts as anode cathode anode and cathode corroding metal 2

Zinc is more active than Copper is less active than Gold is more active than Zinc is less active than
72 Which statement is correct? 2
Copper Gold Copper copper

73 Which one of these is not a weak electrolyte? NaOH NH4OH CH3COOH H2CO3 2

Non Spontaneous redox

74 Voltaic cells generate electricity by ___________ Spontaneous redox reaction Sublimation reaction Thermochemical reaction 2
reaction

75 The Metal at the top of electrochemical series is Most stable More noble More active less active 3

76 Which one of the following is used as a drying oil? Silica Linseed oil Cobalt Clay

Bond formed by
Should not lose adhesion Should be resistant to heat
77 A good adhesive must contain which of the following properties? adhesive should be rigid All of these 3
property on storage chemicals and water
strong and long lasting

The substance that decreases the effectiveness of a catalyst is known as

78 promoter inhibitor catalyst None of these 2
______.

79 Covalent compounds are soluble in ______ Benzene Acetone Carbon tetrachloride All of these 2

80 Dative covalent bond is found in _____ ammonia ammonium ion nitrogen urea urea

81 In which process the catalyst has a same phase to the reaction mixture? homogenous catalysis hypogenous catalysis hypergenous catalysis heterogenous catalysis 3

The passage of electricity in the Daniel cell when copper and zinc electrodes
82 Cu to Zn in the cell. Cu to Zn outside the cell. Zn to Cu in the cell. Zn to Cu outside the cell. 2
are connected is from….

83 When Copper is plated on steel, anode is made up of Steel Copper Oxygen Carbon 2

84 Which one of the following is an electrolyte? benzene chloroform Sodium chloride sugar 2

85 Electrochemical cell is also known as electrolytic cell galvanic cell Daniel cell None of these 2

86 Which oxide film is protective? Unstable volatile porous stable 2

Paint does not contain Varnish contains Varnish does not contain
87 Which statement is correct ? Paint contains pigment. 3
pigment pigment resin.

88 What is the valency of sulphur whose atomic number is 16 1 -6 -2 0 1

89 Which constituent of paint reduces cost of paint? Thinner Extender Pigment Drier 3

90 Polythene is used for wrapping and packing articles as it _________ Crystallizes easily Resistant to electricity is waterproof Permeable to oils 3

91 Which one of the following dissolves film forming constituents? Pigment Drier Drying oil Thinner 3

tendency to boil as tendency to freeze as tendency to boil as tendency to vaporise as

92 Volatility of an oil is 3
temperature increases temperature decreases temperature decreases temperature increases

93 The most dangerous and difficult to monitor type of corrosion Galvanic Pitting crevice stress 2

94 Redox reaction involves transfer of Protons Neutrons electrons positron 2

95 During silver plating of stainless steel spoon,the anode used is copper rod silver rod zinc rod steel rod 2

Prevent cracking of the Dissolve the constituents Help the drying of the
96 Plasticizers are used in paints to Give strength to the film. 3
paint film. of the paint. film by evaporation

97 Which one of these is a good insulatot? Iron Glass Silver Graphite 3

Ideal packing material for

Used for dust filtering Used in manufacture of Used as filtering material
98 Thermocol is light in weight and shock proof therefore it is used as _______ delicate electrical and 3
material fiber glass for acids
electronic equipments

first increses and then

99 With increase in temperature , viscosity of liquid lubricant generally ______ increases decreases remains same 3
decreases

100 During condensation polymerization, monomers contain functional groups of Same kind Different kind All groups Compounds 3

Calcium atom forms bivalent Calcium atom forms bivalent Sodium atom forms Sodium atom forms
101 Which statement is correct? 1
cation. anion. bivalent cation bivalent anion

Chlorine atom forms Calcium atom forms bivalent Sodium atom forms Calcium atom forms
102 Which statement is incorrect? 1
monovalent anion. anion. monovalent cation bivalent cation.

103 In a crystal cations and anions are held together by ______ electrons electrostatic forces nuclear forces covalent bonds 1

solid,liquid and gaseous

104 Epoxy resin can be used in only solid form only liquid form solid and liquid form 3
form

105 Which one of the following is a pair of solid insulating material? Wood , Glass wool CO2, Dry air Wax, Argon Nitrogen, Spirit 3

106 Dry corrosion is also called as ______________ Chemical corrosion Electrochemical corrosion Wet corrosion Negative corrosion 2

position of the metal in

107 Identify the factor that affects the rate of electrochemical corrosion moisture other impure gases Oxygen 2
electrochemical series
Faraday's second law relates weight of a metal deposited on an electrode
108 molecular weight equivalent weight atomic weight atomic number 2
with the _____

109 Corrosion can be prevented by _________ using pure metal alloy formation cathodic protection All of these 3

Varnish is a homogenous colloidal dispersion solution of ____ in oil or thinner

110 pigment resin salt gypsum 3
or in both.

111 Thinners are added to paint to _______________ improve drying quality reduce the cost reduce the consistency provide water proofness 3

To give strenghth to
112 Function of pigment is To give adhesion To suspend pigments To improve drying quality 3
paint film

113 A trade name for epoxy resin is Glass wool Bakelite Araldite Teflon 3

114 Out of the following which is not an insulator? Thermocole Glass wool Mineral slag Iron 3

115 Thick liquid lubricant of high viscosity is used in Sewing machine Watches Clocks Rail track joints 3
 5 to 40 ° C higher than 5 to 40 ° C lower than
116 Fire points of lubricating oils are generally Lower than flash point same as flash point 3
flash point flash point

Condensation of
Addition of hexamethylene Addition of Ethylene Condensation of
117 Nylon 66 is formed by hexamethylene diamine 3
diamine and Adipic acid monomers Ethylene monomers
and Adipic acid

118 Following is not a thinner acetone turpentine spirit castor oil 3

They have high density and They are not electric

119 Which statement is true for insulators? They have low density They are not fireproof 3
low fire resistant proof

120 A plastic which can be reshaped and reused Thermosetting plastic Thermite Thermocole Thermoplastics 3

121 Which one is not a vegetable oil? tallow oil coconut oil olive oil palm oil 3

The process of reducing frictional resistance between moving or sliding parts

122 Polymerization alloying Lubrication Crystallisation 3
by introducing a substance is called as
Faraday's first law relates weight of a metal deposited on an electrode with
123 Electricity current potential difference power 2
the amount of

When a piece of copper metal is present in an iron tank containing acidic evolution of hydrogen gas evolution of oxygen gas absorption of oxygen absorption of hydrogen
124 2
waste , which reaction is observed? takes place takes place gas takes place gas takes place

125 Which of the following metals is not affected by surrounding medium? Gold Copper Iron Zinc 2