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Question 1
The metal which is commonly used as a coating metal during electroplating of imitation jwellery
is

1. Silver
2. Gold
3. Aluminum
4. Rhodium
The correct answer is: Rhodium

Question 2
The process due to which water splits into hydrogen ions and hydroxyl ions is

1. Tinning
2. Galvanizing
3. Electrolysis
4. Ionization
The correct answer is: ionization

Question 3
The method of electrolysis which is used to improve corrosion resistance of any metal

1. Oxidation
2. Electroplating
3. Tinning
4. Redox reaction
The correct answer is: electroplating

Question 4
During electro refining of blister copper, anode and cathode respectively made up of

1. Pure Zn and impure Zn

2. Impure Cu and pure Cu
3. Pure Mg and impure Mg
4. Pure Cu and impure
The correct answer is: impure Cu and pure Cu

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Question 5
Which type of oxide film is formed on the surface of alkali and alkaline earth metal?

1. Unstable oxide film

2. Non porous oxide film
3. Porous oxide film
4. Volatile oxide film
The correct answer is: porous oxide film

Question 6
Identify the substance, which form physical barrier between metal and corroding medium and
reduce the corrosion

1. Promoter’s
2. Semipermeable membrane
3. Inhibitors
4. Salt bridge

The correct answer is: inhibitors

Question 7
The process used for repairing broken or worn out parts of machine is called

1. Electroplating
2. Eletrorefining
3. Electrometallurgy
4. Tinning
The correct answer is: eletrorefining

Question 8
The organic or inorganic substances, which when added in small quantity to the corrosive
environment, effectively minimize the corrosion of metal are called as

1. Inhibitor
2. Negative catalyst
3. Promoter
4. None of the above
The correct answer is: inhibitor

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Question 9
On which part of any metal, differential aeration type of corrosion will occur

1. More oxygenated part

2. Less oxygenated part
3. Both a and b
4. None of the above
The correct answer is: less oxygenated part

Question 10
Electro chemical equivalent of a metal is Y gm/coulomb. The equivalent weight of a metal is

1. Y/96500
2. Y+96500
3. 96500/Y
4. 96500*Y
The correct answer is: 96500*Y

Question 11
Name the type of corrosion in the given situation copper sheets joint by iron nails and is exposed
to humid environment

1. None of the above

2. Both a and b
3. Atmospheric corrosion
4. Immersed corrosion
The correct answer is: immersed corrosion

Question 12

In electrochemical cells two half cells are in contact with each other by

1. Salt bridge
2. Water bath
3. Sand bath
4. None of above
The correct answer is: salt bridge

Question 13

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In Zn/Zn++//Cu++/Cu cell, electrical energy is generated at the cost of

1. Electrical energy
2. Thermal energy
3. Chemical energy
4. Potential energy

The correct answer is: chemical energy

Question 14
One of the methods of preventing corrosion of metal by applying protective coating is

1. Electro metallurgy
2. Fusion
3. Electroplating
4. Electro refining
The correct answer is: electroplating

Question 15
Select the volatile oxide film from the given option

1. FeCl3
2. AlCl3
3. None of the above
4. MoO3
The correct answer is: MoO3

Question 16
Tin coated metal can be used for

1. None of the above

2. Food industries
3. Machine preparation
4. Cutlery

The correct answer is: food industries

Question 17
Aqueous CuSO4 solution conducts electricity due to presence of

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1. Crystals
2. Atoms
3. Ions
4. Salts

The correct answer is: ions

Question 18
The process of decomposition of electrolyte in presence of electric current is called

1. Electroplating
2. Galvanizing
3. Electro refining
4. Electrolysis

The correct answer is: electrolysis

Question 19
The alluminium metal is corrosion resistance because of formation of oxide film which is

1. Volatile
2. Unstable
3. Porous
4. Non porous
The correct answer is: non porous

Question 20
The best suitable alloying metal for iron or steel in cutlery is

1. Mg
2. Al
3. Cr
4. Cu
The correct answer is: Cr

Question 21
Under the humid conditions, the reaction that occur at cathode when iron hinges plated with
copper is

1. Catalysis

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2. Reduction
3. Redox reaction
4. Oxidation
The correct answer is: reduction

Question 22

Name the metal used to protect the metal from corrosion by sacrificial anodic protection

1. Fe
2. Mn
3. Zn
4. Co
The correct answer is: Zn

Question 23
The reaction taking place in oxygen absorption mechanism of iron in presence of neutal aqueous
solution in excess supply of oxygen is

1. Cu++ --------------------Cu
2. FeSO4---------------Fe++
3. Cu---------------Cu++
4. Fe++ +2(OH)- --------------- Fe(OH)2
The correct answer is: Fe++ +2(OH)- --------------- Fe(OH)2

Question 24
The product obtain at cathode during electrolysis of aqueous CuSO4 solution using platinum
electrode is

1. Deposition of SO4--
2. Deposition of Cu
3. Deposition of Mg
4. Deposition of Zn
The correct answer is: deposition of Cu

Question 25
The metal used in galvanizing to form protective coating on iron sheet is

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1. Cu
2. Mg
3. Zn
4. Al

The correct answer is: Zn

Question 26
One of the methods used for the prevention of metal from corrosion by modification of
environment is

1. Addition of inhibitor
2. Removal of corrosion stimulant
3. Removal of inhibitor
4. Addition of stimulant
The correct answer is: removal of corrosion stimulant

Question text 27
In Daniel cell, anode and cathode respectively are made up of

1. Zn and Cu
2. Cu and Zn
3. Al and Mg
4. Al and Cu
The correct answer is: Zn and Cu

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Name the reaction taking place at anode in Daniel cell

1. Oxidation
2. Reduction
3. Redox reaction
4. None of above
The correct answer is: oxidation

Question 29
Several blocks of Mg are fixed to the bottom of the ship to avoid

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1. Weight
2. None
3. Both a and b
4. Corrosion

The correct answer is: corrosion Question

Question 30

Reduction potential is the measure of tendency of electrode to

1. Loss of proton
2. Loss of electron
3. Gain of proton
4. Gain of electron

The correct answer is: gain of electron

Question 31
Relation between chemical equivalent and electrochemical equivalent is

1. C.E. =96500*E.C.E.
2. 96500*C.E. =E.C.E.
3. C.E.=E.C.E./2
4. C.E. =E.C.E.
The correct answer is: C.E.=96500*E.C.E.

Question 32
During electro refining of blister copper 1% H2SO4 is added to electrolyte

1. None of the above

2. To increase ionization
3. To improve its conductivity
4. To decrease ionization
The correct answer is: to improve its conductivity

Question 33
Ammonium hydroxide considered as a weak electrolyte as in the aqueous solution it
Select one:

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1. Weakly ionizes
2. Dissolved completely
3. Never ionizes
4. Highly ionizes

The correct answer is: weakly ionizes

Question 34
Which of the following is nonelectrolyte?
Select one:
1. Aq. ZnSO4
2. Aq. CuSO4
3. Aq. AlCl3
4. Ethanol, Glucose, CCl4, kerosene
The correct answer is: Ethanol, Glucose, CCl4, kerosene

Question 35
When aqueous solution of silver nitrate is used as an electrolyte during electrolysis then the ions
which moves towards the cathode is
Select one:
1. Ag+
2. NO3--
3. Zn++
4. Cu++

The correct answer is: Ag+

Question 36
Question text
1 Faraday =

Select one:
1. 900 Coulomb
2. 96500 Coulomb
3. 9650 Coulomb
4. 9500 Coulomb
The correct answer is: 96500 coulomb

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Question 37
The substance which in their aqueous/molten state produces ions & allow the electric current to
pass through them are known as
Select one:
1. Non electrolyte
2. Cathode
3. Electrolyte
4. Electrode

The correct answer is: electrolyte

Question 38
The metal which is placed at the top of the electrochemical series is
Select one:
1. None of the above
2. Undergoes oxidation
3. Undergoes reduction
4. Undergoes electrolysis
The correct answer is: undergoes oxidation

Question 39
Question text
Due to the passage of electric current, the electrolyte undergoes
Select one:
1. Deposition
2. Oxidation
3. Reduction
4. Redox reaction

The correct answer is: deposition

Question 40
The aqueous CuSO4 solution allows electric current to pass through it ,hence it is called
Select one:
1. Electrolyte
2. Solute
3. Non electrolyte
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4. Solution
The correct answer is: electrolyte

Question 41
During electrolysis, the ions moving towards the anode are
Select one:
1. Anions
2. Cations
3. Catalyst
4. Inhibitors
The correct answer is: anions

Question 42
Pitting corrosion in stainless steel can be reduced by adding

Select one:
1. 10% Cu
2. Pb
3. Al
4. 3-4% Mo
The correct answer is: 3-4% Mo

Question 43
Galvanized container are not used for storing food products because
Select one:
1. Not reacts with Zn
2. Galvanized container are costly
3. Poisonous products are formed
4. All of above
The correct answer is: poisonous products are formed

Question 44
Select the inert electrode from the following
Select one:
1. Copper
2. Zinc

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3. Aluminum
4. Platinum

The correct answer is: platinum

Question 45
Name the weak electrolyte from the following

Select one:
1. KOH
2. NH4Cl
3. NaOH
4. HCL
The correct answer is: NH4Cl

Question 46
The Non rechargeable cells are called
Select one:
1. Secondary cell
2. Ni-Cd cell
3. Lead storage cell
4. Primary cell

The correct answer is: primary cell

Question 47
A piece of gold not react spontaneously with 1.0 M HCl select the correct statement
Select one:
1. Gold is at the top in E.C.S. than H+
2. None of the above
3. Gold is very active metal
4. Gold is at the bottom in E.C.S. than H+
The correct answer is: gold is at the bottom in E.C.S. than H+

Question 48
During electrolysis 2 ampere of current is passed through CuSO4 &ZnSO4 solution which are
connected in series, if amount of Cu deposited is 3.17 gm, calculate the amount of Zn deposited,
Given C.E. of Cu is 31.75 & C.E. of Zn is 32.5
Select one:

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1. 32.4 gm.
2. 324 gm.
3. 3.24 gm.
4. 0.324 gm.

The correct answer is: 3.24 gm.

Question 49
Calculate the weight of a substance deposited when current of 1.5 ampere is passed through
solution for 30 minutes, given: E.C.E. =0.000337

Select one:
1. 83.3 gm.
2. 87.9 gm.
3. 0.891 gm.
4. 89.9 gm.
The correct answer is: 0.891 gm.

Question 50
Calculate the equivalent weight of substance if its electrochemical equivalent is 0.00032 gm

1. 30.88 gm.
2. 0.31 gm
3. 0.308 gm
4. 0.32 gm

The correct answer is: 30.88 gm

Question 51
Galvanized container cannot be used for
Select one:
1. Textile industries
2. Paper industries
3. Food industries
4. None of above
The correct answer is: food industries

Question 52
Choose the electrode at which oxidation takes place in electrochemical cell

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1. Cathode
2. Anode
3. Pt.
4. Inert electrode

The correct answer is: anode

Question 53
Name the type of corrosion, when steel pipe is connected to copper plumbing

1. Atmospheric corrosion
2. immersed corrosion/electrochemical corrosion
The correct answer is: immersed corrosion /electrochemical corrosion

Question 54
Calculate the time in minutes, when 0.921 gm substance is deposited by passing current of 2.5
ampere through ZnSO4 solution for given ECE of Zn=0.000304
Select one:
1. 20.19 minutes
2. 1211.84 minutes
3. 1112.2 minutes
4. None of above

The correct answer is: 20.19 minutes

Question 55
Underground part of buried electric pole undergoes corrosion due to
Select one:
1. Cathodic protection
2. Sacrificial anodic method
3. None of above
4. Differential aeration principle
The correct answer is: differential aeration principle

Question 56
Calculate the chemical equivalent of Zn ,when CuSO4 &ZnSO4 solutions are electrolyzed in
series, the weight of a Cu &Zn deposited are 6.35 gm and 6.5 gm respectively.(given :atomic wt.
of Cu=63.5 gm)
Select one:
1. 0.325 gm

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2. 32.5 gm
3. 325 gm
4. 0.30 gm
The correct answer is: 32.5 gm

Question 57
The electrolytic solution is
Select one:
1. Electrically negative
2. Electrically neutral
3. None of the above
4. Electrically positive

The correct answer is: electrically neutral

Question 58
The process of attaching more active metal to an iron object from preventing from corrosion is
Select one:
1. O2 absorption
2. H2 evolution
3. Sacrificial anode
4. Cathodic protection

The correct answer is: Cathodic protection

Question 59
If 96500 coulomb of charge deposit 108 gm of silver, calculate the weight of silver deposited
when 9650 coulomb of charge is passed
Select one:
1. 110 gm
2. 118 gm
3. 11.8 gm
4. 10.8 gm
The correct answer is: 10.8 gm

Question 60
The technique particularly used for protection of underground pipeline in industry is called as

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Select one:
1. O2 absorption
2. Impressed current
3. Sacrificial anode
4. H2 evolution

The correct answer is: impressed current

Question 61
In which state the common salt does not conduct electricity?

Select one:
1. Liquid
2. Gaseous
3. None of the above
4. Solid
The correct answer is: solid

Question 62
Out of the following which is amorphous?

1. Glass
2. CuSO4
3. NaCl
4. NaOH

The correct answer is: Glass

Question 63

Loss of electrons generally observed in case of

Select one:
1. Nonmetals
2. Inhibitors
3. Metals
4. promoter’s
The correct answer is: metals

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Question 64
Select the volatile oxide film from following

Select one:
1. Al (OH)3
2. AlCl3
3. MoO3
4. Fe (OH)3
The correct answer is: MoO3

Question 65
Metals having good conductivity because of -----------

1. Protons
2. Ions
3. Free electrons
4. Neutrons

The correct answer is: free electrons

Question 66
The organic or inorganic substances, which when added in small quantity to the corrosive
environment, effectively minimize the corrosion of metal are called as

1. Ions
2. Inhibitors
3. Promoter’s
4. Cations
The correct answer is: inhibitors

Question 67

Coating of which metal is anodic on steel according to galvanic cell

Select one:
1. Both a and b
2. None
3. Mg
4. Co

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The correct answer is: Mg

Question 68
The weight of a substance liberated/deposit by passing one faraday of electricity is equal to,
Select one:
1. 96500 coulomb
2. Two gram equivalent of substance
3. one gram equivalent of substance
4. 96500 gm

The correct answer is: one gram equivalent of substance

Question 69
On which part of any metal, differential aeration type of corrosion will occur at
Select one:
1. Cathode
2. None of the above
3. More oxygenated
4. Less oxygenated
The correct answer is: less oxygenated

Question 70
An Al metal is corrosion resistant because of formation of oxide film which is
Select one:
1. Volatile
2. Non porous
3. Non stable
4. Porous

The correct answer is: non porous

Question 71

When the piece of pure Zn & impure Zn comes in contact with moisture, which one will corrode
faster?

Select one:
1. Pure Zn

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2. Impure Zn
3. None of the above
4. Both
The correct answer is: impure Zn

Question 72
Calculate E.C.E. of Cu, if atomic weight of Cu is 63.5
Select one:
1. 3.3 g/c
2. 0.00033 g/c
3. 0.00030 g/c
4. 0.033 g/c

The correct answer is: 0.00033 g/c

Question 73
When the buried pipeline made up of iron metal is protected from corrosion by connecting it to
Mg blocks, then it is,

Select one:
1. Cathodic protection
2. H2 evolution
3. O2 absorption
4. Sacrificial anodic method
The correct answer is: Sacrificial anodic method

Question 74
The chemical reaction in primary cell is
Select one:
1. Slow
2. Irreversible
3. Reversible
4. Fast

The correct answer is: irreversible

Question 75
In galvanizing process NH4Cl flux is used for avoid--------------

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Select one:
1. Oxidation
2. Reduction
3. None of the above
4. Redox reaction

The correct answer is: oxidation

Question 76
Name the mechanism of corrosion in given situation-A metallic structure with two dissimilar
metals built in river, polluted with acidic waste from nearby industry ------------
Select one:
1. Cathodic protection
2. Sacrificial anodic method
3. H2 evolution
4. None of the above
The correct answer is: H2 evolution

Question 77
NaOH is strong electrolyte, as in the aqueous solution it ---------------
Select one:
1. Not ionizes
2. Highly ionizes
3. Feebly ionizes

The correct answer is: highly ionizes

Question 78

Electrolyte conduct electricity due to presence of

Select one:
1. Atoms
2. Electrons
3. Ions
4. Crystals
The correct answer is: ions

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Question 79
Solid NaCl does not undergo electrolysis due to

Select one:
1. Cations
2. Absence of ions
3. Presence of ions
4. Anions
The correct answer is: absence of ions

Question 80
Which type of oxide film is form on alkali and alkaline earth metal?
Select one:
1. Non porous oxide film
2. Volatile
3. Unstable
4. Porous oxide film

The correct answer is: porous oxide film

Question 81

The metal that form unstable oxide film is

1. Zn
2. Fe
3. Ag
4. Cu
The correct answer is: Ag

Question 82
According to faradays second law "the weight of a substance deposited /liberated at a particular
electrode is directly proportional to its
Select one:
1. Chemical equivalent
2. Both a and b
3. Equivalent weight

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4. Molecular weight
The correct answer is: both a and b

Question 83
Select the inert electrode from the following
Select one:
1. Zn
2. All
3. Pt.
4. Cu
The correct answer is: Pt.

Question 84
A team of engineers on inspection of bridge observed that the part of metallic bridge under water
is more corroded than one which is above the sea level, the type of corrosion takes place in this
case is
Select one:
1. O2 absorption
2. H2 evolution
3. Sacrificial anodic method
4. Concentration cell

The correct answer is: concentration cell

Question 85
Identify the secondary cell in the following

Select one:
1. Ni-Cd cell
2. Daniel cell
3. None of the above
4. Dry cell
The correct answer is: Ni-Cd cell

Question 86

During electro refining of blister copper, anode mud obtain is consist of

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Select one:
1. Fe, Sn
2. Au, Ag
3. Zn
4. Cu

The correct answer is: Au,Ag

Question 87
When two dissimilar metals are electrically connected, then the more active metal becomes,

Select one:
1. Anode
2. Anode and cathode
3. Cathode

The correct answer is: anode

Question 88

In any application the bolts and nuts used for fitting are preferred to be of same metal because
such combination will protect it from
Select one:
1. Corrosion
2. Oil
3. Water
4. Insect

The correct answer is: corrosion

Question 89

The electrolyte used for electroplating of iron spoon with silver is

Select one:
1. K (Ag (CN) 2)
2. None of above
3. AlCl3
4. Ag (OH)2
The correct answer is: K(Ag (CN)2)

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Question 90
In Daniel cell, the reactions are--------------

Select one:
1. Reversible
2. Fast
3. Slow
4. Irreversible
The correct answer is: irreversible

Question 91
Ionic compounds when dissolved in solvent like water produces
Select one:
1. Anions
2. None
3. Cations
4. Ions

The correct answer is: ions

Question 92
During electrolysis the ions moving towards anode are

Select one:
1. Anions
2. None
3. Cations
The correct answer is: anions

Question 93
In electro refining of blister Cu, the electrolyte is
Select one:
1. CuSO4
2. NaCl
3. FeCl3
4. ZnSO4
The correct answer is: CuSO4

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Question 94
The metal used to coat copper wire to protect it from the attack of sulphur before its insulation by
rubber is
Select one:
1. Al
2. Zn
3. Cu
4. Sn

The correct answer is: Sn

Question 95
Electrochemical equivalent is define as the weight of a substance deposited/liberated by passing-
-----------------electricity
Select one:
1. 35 Coulomb
2. 10 Coulomb
3. 1 Coulomb
4. 96500 Coulomb
The correct answer is: 1 Coulomb

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