APPLIED ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY

1 Which of the following explains the evolution of Diagram if any

Nebular hypothesis

Gaseous tidal Hypothesis

Binary stat hypothesis

All of the above YES

2 Earth consists of ----and ----percent of sedimentary and igneous rocks

95%,5%

75%,25%
5%,95% YES
80%20%
3 Identify the volcanic rocks among the following is----
syeinite

Granite
Andesite YES
None
4 In which of the Horizons,cultivatioin is done
R

C
O YES
E
5 How do you compare the soil colours?

MunsellColour Chart YES

 pH Paper
Litmus Paper
None of the above
6 Prime factor for soil formation is ----

Topography

Parent material
Biotic factors
Climate YES
7 60 -70% feldspar is present in---------

Granite YES

Pumice
Basalt
Ilminite
8 Among Soil Horizon layers----------is of higher magnitude

A
B, C YES
R
9 Which is primary mineral
Orthosilicates

Inosilicates
Phyllosilicates
All of the above YES
10 Pedogenesis relates with

Soil formation YES

Rock formation
Water formation
 Earth formation
11 Identify the rock

Bassalt

Pumice YES
Granite
Phosphite
12 The organic sedimentary rocks among the following are----

Peat

Lignite
Anthracite

All of the above YES

13 Texture reveals the presence of -----------

Sand

Silt
Clay
All of the above YES
14 In the formula P % = (T-A) x 100/T ------T stands for

Pore space

Apparent density
True density YES
Tensile strength
15 Texture reveals the presence of -----------

Sand

Silt
Clay
 All of the above YES
16 In the formula P % = (T-A) x 100/T ------T stands for

Pore space

Apparent density
True density YES
Tensile strength
17 The value of the land assessed by-----------parameter
Colour

Porosity
Texture YES
Soil temperature
18 In most mineral soils the true density varies within narrow limits of
about ----- to ----.
2.5 to 2.7 YES

1.4 to 1.8.

1.5 to 2.7

2.4 to2.8

19 Clays may have a porosity of ----------%

30%
50-60%. YES
40-50%.
None of the above
20 Identify sub surface water
sample

Sprin YE
g S

Lake
s
 Wel
l

Tube
well

21 Least water will be consumed by------

sector

Agriculture

Domestic

Industrial

Commercial YE
S

22 Flouresis is caused by the presence of----- ion in wter

Bacteria

Chloride

Flouride YE
S

Sulphate

23 Gastric cancer is caused by---------ion in water

Cl-
 NO3_

SO4-2

NO2- YE
S

24 Plumbo solvency is due to the presence of ---------metal in water

Cu

Pt
Pd
Pb YES
25 Persistent layer is formed by------------

Scale

Scale and sludge

Priming

Foaming YE
S

26 Caustic embrittlement of boiler parts happens mostly at

Bend s

Joints

Revets

All of the YE
above S
27 pH of the following -----------waters is 7

Well

Lakes
Ponds
Rain YE
S

28 --------------Requirement for Softening=74/100[Perm(Ca2+Mg2++Al3+

+Fe+2)+H+(HCl orH2SO4)-HCO3-] All in terms of CaCO3
Equivalents .Identify the multiple
106/100

74/100 YE
S

53/100
37/50
29 By using this method ------------------you can remove hardness of water

Cold Lime Soda

Hot Lime Soda YES

Calgon
Ion-Exchange
30 Mechanical paddler is required in-------method of removing hardness of
water

Cold Lime Soda YES

Hot Lime Soda

Calgon
Ion-Exchange
31 Brine solution (10% NaCl) for the regeneration of ----------
Cold Lime Soda

Hot Lime Soda

 Zeolite YES
Ion-Exchange

32 The Calcium carbonate equivalent value of MgSO4,when it is present

as 240mg/l is

100ppm

1ppm
10ppm
200 ppm YES
33 The Calcium carbonate equivalent value of CO2,when it is present as
22mg/l is

50ppm YES

1ppm
10ppm
200 ppm
34 Styrene-divinyl benzene containing Amino sulphonium groups as an
internal parts of the resin matrix function as-----------

Anion Exchange resin YES

Cation Exchange resin

Both of the anion and cation
None of the above
35 Presence of ----------sallts in Dyeing Industry react with costly dyes
forms shades and gives spots on the fabrics.
Ca Salts

Mg salts
Fe salts
All of the above YES
36 What is the thickness of scale when 10% of fuel is
wasted
 12m
m

2.5m
m

1.25m
m

0.325m YE
m S

37 Problemating salt in High pressure Boilers is-------

CaSO4 YE
S

MgCl2
C17H35COONa
Fe2o3
38 Water should be free from -----

Algae

Protozoa
Bacteria
All of the above YES
39 Sodium aluminate is used as ___ during purification of water.

Peptiging Agent

Co-agulating Agent YES

Bleaching agent
Dis infectant

40 Enriching of GWT level of ground water can -----------be done

constructing
 Soak pits YE
S

Annicuts

Culverts

Conjunction of Rivers

41 Calculate the temporary hardness of water containing

Mg(HCO3)2=73mg/l,Ca(HCO3)2=162mg/l,MgCl2=95mg/l,CaSO4=136
mg/l

100ppm

200ppm YES
395ppm
195ppm
42 Which of the following is the limitation when Water is -----can not be
used for Ion-Exchange method
Turbid

Suspended matter
Coloring Matter
Allof the above YES
43 For Boiler FIT water Hardness should be------ppm

<0.2ppm YES

>0.2ppm
=0.02ppm
No limit
44 CaCl2 , MgCl2 , MgSO4 will form------

Scale

Sludge YES
 Priming
Foaming
45 Find the correct order of CCE
MgCl2=95mg/l,CaSO4=136mg/l,Mg(HCO3)2=73mg/l,Ca(HCO3)2=162
mg/l,
MgCl2= CaSO4=Mg(HCO3)2=Ca(HCO3)2

Mg(HCO3)2<Ca(HCO3)2<MgCl2< CaSO4
Ca(HCO3)2=MgCl2= CaSO4<Mg(HCO3)2 YES
MgCl2> CaSO4>Mg(HCO3)2<Ca(HCO3)2

46 If a sample of water contains 40.5mg/l,of Ca(HCO3)2 ,then calculate the

CaCO3 Equivalents

25 YES

35
15
20
47 Calculate the Permanent hardness of water containing
Mg(HCO3)2=73mg/l,Ca(HCO3)2=162mg/l,MgCl2=95mg/l,CaSO4=136
mg/l

100ppm

200ppm
395ppm
195ppm YES
48 2RH++ Ca+2 →R2Ca+2 + ------------

H+ YES

OH-
H+,OH-
Ca(OH)2
49 Calculate the Lime and soda required for purification of water 106
Litres containing
Mg(HCO3)2=76mg/l,Ca(HCO3)2=230mg/l,MgCl2=150mg/l,CaSO4=100
 mg/l
CO2=44mg/l, Mg SO4=60mg/l
405.96Kg; 293.28Kg YES

305.96Kg; 193.28Kg
205.96Kg; 193.28Kg
405.96Kg; 393.28Kg
50 Bacterial population is determined using parameter
DO
BOD
COD
Nascent Oxygen YES
51 COD Means
Chemical Oxygen Demand YES

Complete oxygen Demand

Collective Oxygen Demand
None of the above
52 Sludge will be formed at-------portions of the Boiler

Colder YES

Hotter
Bent
Plain

53 Styrene divinyl benzene co-polymers containing sulphonated

functional groups act as------
Anion Exchange resin

Cation Exchange resin YES

Both of the anion and cation
None of the above
54 Cation exchange resins are regenerated by using __.

Ca(OH)2
NaOH
 H2SO4 YES
HCl
55 1ppm=1mg/l=-------Clark
1
0.02
0.07 YES
10
56 Convert 5ppm hardness in to French
0.02
0.70
0.150Clark
0.50 F YES
57 Lime requirement for softening = ---------------- ×
[Temp.Ca2++2*Temp.Mg2++Perm(Mg2+Fe2++Al3+)+CO2+H+(Hcl
orH2SO4)+HCO3- - NaAlO2] All in terms of CaCO3 Equivquivalents

106/100
74/100 YES
53/100
37/50
58 Calculate the Total hardness of water containing
Mg(HCO3)2=73mg/l,Ca(HCO3)2=162mg/l,MgCl2=95mg/l,CaSO4=136
mg/l
100ppm
200ppm
395ppm YES
195ppm
59 Superior method of removing hardness of water is __ process.

Mixed Bed

Demineralisation YES
Hot lime soda
Calgon
60 Total alkalinity = Phenophtaline +............
alkalinity
 Methyl
Red

1,10
OrthoPhenthraline
Bromo Thymol
Blue

Methyl YES
orange

61 Which of the following explains the evolution of Diagram if any

Nebular hypothesis

Gaseous tidal Hypothesis

Binary stat hypothesis

All of the above YES

62 Earth consists of ----and ----percent of sedimentary and igneous rocks

95%,5%

75%,25%
5%,95% YES
80%20%
63 Identify the volcanic rocks among the following is----
syeinite

Granite
Andesite YES
None
64 In which of the Horizons,cultivatioin is done
R
 C
O YES
E
65 How do you compare the soil colours?
MunsellColour Chart YES

pH Paper
Litmus Paper
None of the above
66 Prime factor for soil formation is ----

Topography

Parent material
Biotic factors
Climate YES
67 60 -70% feldspar is present in---------

Granite YES

Pumice
Basalt
Ilminite
68 Among Soil Horizon layers----------is of higher magnitude

A
B, C YES
R
69 Which is primary mineral
Orthosilicates

Inosilicates
Phyllosilicates
All of the above YES
70 Pedogenesis relates with

Soil formation YES

Rock formation
Water formation

Earth formation
71 Identify the rock

Bassalt

Pumice
Granite
Phosphite YES
72 The organic sedimentary rocks among the following are----

Peat

Lignite
Anthracite

All of the above YES

74 Texture reveals the presence of -----------

Sand

Silt
Clay
All of the above YES
75 In the formula P % = (T-A) x 100/T ------T stands for

Pore space

Apparent density
 True density YES
Tensile strength
76 Texture reveals the presence of -----------

Sand

Silt
Clay
All of the above YES
77 In the formula P % = (T-A) x 100/T ------T stands for

Pore space

Apparent density
True density YES
Tensile strength
78 The value of the land assessed by-----------parameter
Colour

Porosity
Texture YES
Soil temperature
79 In most mineral soils the true density varies within narrow limits of
about ----- to ----.
2.5 to 2.7 YES

1.4 to 1.8.

1.5 to 2.7

2.4 to2.8

80 Clays may have a porosity of ----------%

30%
50-60%. YES
40-50%.
None of the above
81 Identify sub surface water
sample
 Spring YE
S

Lakes

Well

Tube well

82 Least water will be consumed by------sector

Agriculture

Domestic

Industrial

Commercial YE
S

83 Flouresis is caused by the presence of----- ion in wter

Bacteria

Chloride

Flouride YE
S

Sulphate

84 Gastric cancer is caused by---------ion in water

 Cl-

NO3_

SO4-2

NO2- YE
S

85 Plumbo solvency is due to the presence of ---------metal in water

Cu

Pt
Pd
Pb YES
86 Persistent layer is formed by------------

Scale

Scale and sludge

Priming

Foamin YE
g S

87 Caustic embrittlement of boiler parts happens mostly

at

Bends

Joints

Revet
s
 All of the YE
above S

88 pH of the following -----------waters is 7

Well

Lakes
Ponds
Rain YE
S

89 --------------Requirement for Softening=74/100[Perm(Ca2+Mg2++Al3+

+Fe+2)+H+(HCl orH2SO4)-HCO3-] All in terms of CaCO3
Equivalents .Identify the multiple
106/100

74/100 YE
S

53/100
37/50
90 By using this method ------------------you can remove hardness of water

Cold Lime Soda

Hot Lime Soda YES

Calgon
Ion-Exchange
91 Mechanical paddler is required in-------method of removing hardness of
water

Cold Lime Soda YES

Hot Lime Soda

Calgon
Ion-Exchange
92 Brine solution (10% NaCl) for the regeneration of ----------
Cold Lime Soda

Hot Lime Soda

Zeolite YES
Ion-Exchange
93 The Calcium carbonate equivalent value of MgSO4 ,when it is present
as 240mg/l is

100ppm

1ppm
10ppm
200 ppm YES
94 The Calcium carbonate equivalent value of CO2,when it is present as
22mg/l is

50ppm YES

1ppm
10ppm
200 ppm
95 Styrene-divinyl benzene containing Amino sulphonium groups as an
internal parts of the resin matrix function as-----------

Anion Exchange resin YES

Cation Exchange resin

Both of the anion and cation
None of the above
96 Presence of ----------sallts in Dyeing Industry react with costly dyes
forms shades and gives spots on the fabrics.
Ca Salts

Mg salts
Fe salts
All of the above YES
97 What is the thickness of scale when 10% of fuel is
wasted

12mm

2.5mm

1.25mm

0.325mm YE
S

98 Problemating salt in High pressure Boilers is-------

CaSO4 YE
S

MgCl2
C17H35COONa
Fe2o3
99 Water should be free from -----

Algae

Protozoa
Bacteria
All of the above YES
10 Sodium aluminate is used as ___ during purification of water.
0
Peptiging Agent

Co-agulating Agent YES

Bleaching agent
Dis infectant

10 Enriching of GWT level of ground water can -----------be done

1 constructing
 Soak pits YE
S

Annicuts

Culverts

Conjunction of Rivers

10 Calculate the temporary hardness of water containing

2 Mg(HCO3)2=73mg/l,Ca(HCO3)2=162mg/l,MgCl2=95mg/l,CaSO4=136
mg/l

100ppm

200ppm YES
395ppm
195ppm
10 Which of the following is the limitation when Water is -----can not be
3 used for Ion-Exchange method
Turbid

Suspended matter
Coloring Matter
Allof the above YES
10 For Boiler FIT water Hardness should be------ppm
4
<0.2ppm YES

>0.2ppm
=0.02ppm
No limit
10 CaCl2 , MgCl2 , MgSO4 will form------
5
Scale

Sludge YES
 Priming
Foaming
10 Find the correct order of CCE
6 MgCl2=95mg/l,CaSO4=136mg/l,Mg(HCO3)2=73mg/l,Ca(HCO3)2=162
mg/l,
MgCl2= CaSO4=Mg(HCO3)2=Ca(HCO3)2

Mg(HCO3)2<Ca(HCO3)2<MgCl2< CaSO4
Ca(HCO3)2=MgCl2= CaSO4<Mg(HCO3)2 YES
MgCl2> CaSO4>Mg(HCO3)2<Ca(HCO3)2

10 If a sample of water contains 40.5mg/l,of Ca(HCO3)2 ,then calculate the

7 CaCO3 Equivalents

25 YES

35

15
20
10 Calculate the Permanent hardness of water containing
8 Mg(HCO3)2=73mg/l,Ca(HCO3)2=162mg/l,MgCl2=95mg/l,CaSO4=136
mg/l

100ppm

200ppm
395ppm
195ppm YES
10 2RH++ Ca+2 →R2Ca+2 + ------------
9
H+ YES

OH-
H+,OH-
Ca(OH)2
11 Calculate the Lime and soda required for purification of water 106
0 Litres containing
Mg(HCO3)2=76mg/l,Ca(HCO3)2=230mg/l,MgCl2=150mg/l,CaSO4=100
 mg/l
CO2=44mg/l, Mg SO4=60mg/l
405.96Kg; 293.28Kg YES

305.96Kg; 193.28Kg
205.96Kg; 193.28Kg
405.96Kg; 393.28Kg
11 Bacterial population is determined using parameter
1 DO
BOD
COD
Nascent Oxygen YES
11 COD Means
2 Chemical Oxygen Demand YES

Complete oxygen Demand

Collective Oxygen Demand

None of the above

11 Sludge will be formed at-------portions of the Boiler
3
Colder YES

Hotter
Bent
Plain
11 Styrene divinyl benzene co-polymers containing sulphonated
4 functional groups act as------
Anion Exchange resin

Cation Exchange resin YES

Both of the anion and cation
None of the above
11 Cation exchange resins are regenerated by using __.
5
Ca(OH)2
NaOH
 H2SO4 YES
HCl
11 1ppm=1mg/l=-------Clark
6 1
0.02
0.07 YES
10
11 Convert 5ppm hardness in to French
7 0.02
0.70
0.150Clark
0.50 F YES
11 Lime requirement for softening = ---------------- ×
8 [Temp.Ca2++2*Temp.Mg2++Perm(Mg2+Fe2++Al3+)+CO2+H+(Hcl
orH2SO4)+HCO3- - NaAlO2] All in terms of CaCO3 Equivquivalents

106/100
74/100 YES
53/100
37/50

11 Calculate the Total hardness of water containing

9 Mg(HCO3)2=73mg/l,Ca(HCO3)2=162mg/l,MgCl2=95mg/l,CaSO4=136
mg/l
100ppm
200ppm
395ppm YES
195ppm
12 Superior method of removing hardness of water is __ process.
0
Mixed Bed

Demineralisation YES
Hot lime soda
Calgon
12 Total alkalinity = Phenophtaline +............
1 alkalinity
 Methyl
Red

1,10
OrthoPhenthraline
Bromo Thymol
Blue

Methyl YES
orange

12 Hardness of water is due to the dissolved salts of ___ and____

2
Calcium&Magnesium YES

Sodium &Potassium
Iron&Aluminium
Barium&Caesium
12 Units for Hardness are
3 K.Cal/Mole
Cal/Gram
Joules
PPM YES
12 Plumbo solvency means----
4 Dissolution of Lead
Dissolution of Calcium

Dissolution of Magnesium

Dissolution of Lead YES

12 The chemical which removes D.O of water without adding hardness is
5 Cl2
O2
Hydrazine YES
N2
12 The process of wet-steam formation is called
6 Foaming
corrosion
caustic embrittlement
priming YES
12 Disinfection by ozone is due to liberation of
7 Oxygen
Nascent Oxygen YES
molecular oxygen
None
12 Multiplication factor of CaCl2=
8 100/100
100/111 YES
100/136
100/95
12 C.C.E Means
9 parts per million
Mgms/Litre
Meq/Litre
Calcium Carbonate Equivalents YES
13 1PPM=-----Meq/L
0 0.7
0.02 YES
1

100

13 The carbonate Hardness of 95mg/l of Magnesium chloride is

1 100ppm
95ppm YES
195ppm
50ppm
13 Degrees clark is the unit for calculating
2 Temporary hardness
permanent hardness
Both of above YES
lime calculation
13 --------is the most insoluble salt in water
3 NaCl
CaCl2
Ca CO3 YES
MgCl2

13 Blue baby syndrome is due to-----ion in water

4 Chloride
Flouride
Nitrate YES
Sulphate
13 Oxygen in the dissolved form is called----
5 D.O YES
Nascent Oxygen
Oxide
peroxide YES
13 The soft loose and slimy precipitate formed within the boiler is called
6 Priming
Foaming
Scale
Sludge YES

13 One part of CaCO3 equivalent hardness per 105 parts of water is also
7 called as
Ppm
Clark YES
French
Meq
13 Name the compound formed due to Caustic embrittlement
8 Sosium Chloride
Sodium Nitrate
Sodium Ferrite
Sodium Ferroate YES
13 Natrolite is----
9 Porous zeolite YES
Nonporous zeolite
Semi porous zeolite
Hard zeolite
14 The regeneration agent used in Zeolite process is----
0 Na Cl YES
Na NO3
Na2SO4
Na2CO3
14 Water causes weathering of rocks due to the following phenomenon
1 dIssolution
Hydration YES
Sulphation
Adsorption
14 The Natural zero Hardness water is----
2 Tap
Bore well
Well Water
Rain water YES

14 The constituent present in water that is primely responsible for

3 Foaming is
Oil YES
Salts
Metals
Organic Compounds
14 Chisel and Hammer are required to remove-----
4
Sludge YES
Priming
Foaming
Scale YES
14 Flouresis in water is due to the presence of----ion
5
Fe2+
Na+
Cl-
F- YES
14 Zero hardness water is obtained in----external method
6
Cold Lime
Hotlime
Ion-Exchange YES
Zeolite
14 Na2O Al2O3xSiO2,Y H2O is called-----
7
permutite YES
Natrolite
Karnalite
Alum
14 T.H = C.H + ------
8
Chlorides
Nitrates
N.C.H YES
Bicarbonates
149 The purest form of water is

River
lake
Rain YES
 Sea
150 The percentage of water in sea is
3%
97% YES
2%
1%
151 Identify the surface water source among the following

Lakes YES
wells
spring
Tube wells

No Q&A
152 Fossile fuels are
Coal
Petroleum
Natural gas
All of the above YES
153 Fuse wire is nade of ------
Ca
K
Li
Mg YES
154 Identify the correct order of C.V variation among the following fuel
bituminous<Wood>peat<anthracite
anthracite> bituminous> peat> Wood YES
Wood>peat>bituminous>anthracite

bitu> Wood>peat>anthracite minous

155 Major % of Hydrocarbon Present in LPG is
Isobutane
 butane YES
Methane
Propane
156 Afuel of octane rating 80:20 will contain iso octane
20%
60%
80% YES
100%
157 In catalytic converter the element used is
Rhodium YES
Iron
V2O5
Pt
158 The major components in Producer gas
H2,CO
N2,CO YES
CH4
O2
159 In ORSAT Apparatus the aborption bulb contains......for aborbing CO gas
KOH
CUPROUS CHLORIDE YES
PYROGALLOL
Calcium Chloride
160 Find the correct Order of knocking
n-paraffins) > branched chain >cycloparaffins)>olefins>aromatics YES
branched chain >cycloparaffins)>olefins >aromatics >n-paraffins
aromatics> n-paraffins) > branched chain >cycloparaffins)>olefins.
aromatics> n-paraffins) >cycloparaffins)>olefins> branched chain

161 Pick up the correct increasing order of calorific value

Producer Gas,Water gas,CNG,LPG
 Water gas, Producer Gas CNG,LPG ,
Water gas,Producer Gas, CNG,LPG
LPG,CNG, Producer Gas, Water gas
162 FUEL + O2 → CO2+ ------- + HEAT
Nitrogen
Water vapour YES
Hydrogen
Sulphur
163 Identify the commonality among thr following coal gas,biogas,oil gas,Water
gas
secondary solid fuels
secondary liquid fuels

secondary Gaseous fuels YES

primary gaseous fuels
164 Bio gas is manu factured from
Petroleum
Cow dung YES
Diesel
Kerosene
165 Higher calorific value is------than L.C.V
Higher YES
Lower
Less than or equal to
Greater than or equal to
166 Cetane number of n-hexa decane is
zero
100 YES
50
75

167 The chemical used to remove sulphur from Crude oil is

KOH
 Pyro Gallic acid
Cuprous chloride
Cuprous Oxide YES
168 More the percent of Carbon-----------the C.V
Decreases
Increases YES
No change
case based
169 A good fuel should have the following characteristics
Low moisture
lower Nitrogen
Higher Carbon
All of the above
YES
170 The percentage carbon in Coal is
100
95 YES
75
80
171 1 kcal = ----?---- BTU = 2.2 CHU
Give the correct relation ship

1.968
2.968
1.128
3.968 YES
172 Gasoline or petrol Boiling Range is
40-120C YES
Less than 30C
120-180C

350C
173 Number of carbon atoms in Kerosene is.....
C1-C5
C5-C9
C10-C16 YES
C10-C18
174

Identify the equation

Cracking equation YES
Combustion
Polymerisation
Decomposition
175 Domestic LPG Gas contains---------number of carbons
C1-C4 YES
C5-C7
C7-C9
C10-C16
176 The seperation of water from sea water while fractional distillation is called....
Bergius
Tropsch
Cottrells YES
None
177 LCV = HCV – (0.09 .......?.. 587 ) cal/g
H2 YES
N2
O2
CO2
178 % of moisture content =
Weight of coal YES
Weight of residue
weight of water
weight of acids formed
179 An oil of high octane number has a ......... cetane number
High
low YES
Equal
Cant be expressed
180 Coal dust suspended in heavy oil + H2 Mixture of
hydrocarbons.Identify the process

Fischer tropsch
Bergius YES
Combustion
Reduction
181 The c.v of water gas is.........K,Cal/M3
2,800 YES
1,800
27,800
1,000
182 The major element present in Fuel is.....
Hydrogen
Carbon YES
Nitrogen
Phosphorous
183 Combustion of Fuel is an-----reaction
Hygroscopic
Deliquescent
Oxidation YES
Reduction
184 Unit to calculate Calorific value of a fuel is
K.J/Mole YES
Poise

Dynes
 Newtons

185 Name of pollution check apparatus is

PH Apparatus
Conductivity meter
Bomb calorimeter
ORSATS Apparatus YES
186 Calorifric value is meant for calculoating------released
Volume
Density
Energy YES
Pressure
187 To claculate the temperature changes ----is used in
Beckman”s thermometer YES
Paddle
Stirrer
Normal thermometer
188 Primary solid fuel is.........
Coal
natural gas
Petroleum
All of the above YES
189 Purpose of Fuse wire in bomb calorimeter is
To maintain uniform temperature
To supply Oxygen
To supply fire to coal sample YES
To provide insulation
190 To calculate the C.V of a Gaseous fuel----Apparatus is used.
Boys apparatus YES
Bomb Calorimeter
Red wood viscometer
Pensky apparatus
191 Coke is ----
 Primary solid fuel
secondary solid fuel YES
Primary liquid fuel
Primary Gaseous fuel

192 Heat liberated is---------- to heat absorbed in Bomb

calorimeter
Equal YES
more
Less
Cant be predicted
193 The role of fuse wire is to
Keep coal piece static
To transfer spark from battery YES
To make contact with oxygeh
To absorb heat energy
194 Coal is a----------matter
Sedimentory rock
Igneseous rock
Non carbonaceous
Carbonaceous YES
195 FUEL + ----- → CO2+H2O + HEAT
H2

N2
O2 YES
 CO
196 The similarity between coal gas, oil gas, producer gas
es are
10 Gaseous fuels
20 solid fuels
20 Liquid fuels
20 Gaseous fuels YES
197 COKE and COAL are-----and ----- fuels
Tertiary
Secondary and primary YES
Primary and secondary
Tertiary ansd secondary
198 Artificial fuel among is
Crude oil
Natural gas
Petrol
Coal YES
199 More ash we get upon burning----
Liquid Fuels
Gaseous Fuels
Solid fuels YES
None
200 The fuel cant be used in IC Engines is-----
Liquids
Solods YES
Gases
All of the above
201 Energy produced/mass burnt is more in ------
Liquid Fuels
Gaseous Fuels YES
Solid fuels

Liquid and gaseous fuels

202 With increase in percent of Carbon-----------happens to
C.V of a fuel
Increases YES
Decreases
Does not change
No relation
203 Put anthracite wood,peat ,Lignite Coals in the decreasing
order of their C.V
anthracite >Lignite> peat peat >wood YES
anthracite>wood >Lignite> peat
Lignite> anthracite >wood>peat
anthracite >wood>peat>,Lignite
204 Identify the good quality of the fuel
Less moisture contentLess moisture content
Uniform size of coalUniform size of coal
High calorific intensity
All of them YES
205 Peat coal contains -----% of Carbon
40
57 YES
67
83
206 In proximate analysis -------temperature is maintanid for
determining ash
105± 1100C
925 ±20C
700 ±500 C YES
<1000C
207 The odd one you can not measure in Proximate analy sis
is------
Moisture
Nitrogen YES
Volatile matter
Ash
208 Elementary composition can be calculated by----method
Ultimate analysis YES
Proximate analysis
Chromatography
Fractional distillation
209 Tims of heating required for Volatile matter is---
Seven minutes YES
One hour
Half an hour
One day
210 A highvolatile matter containing coal burns with a
---------flame, ----- smoke
Long,high YES
Long,low
short,high
Short,low
211 Percentage of Moisture content in Coal =
---------- X 100/Weight of coal taken.
Identify the missing one

Weight loss due to moistre YES

Weight loss due to V.M
Weight of residue left
100-Percent of all above
212 ---------?-------
= Increase in weight of KOH tube X 12 X 100
ight of Coal sample taken X 44
Identify the constituent can be measured using above
formula
H2O
CO2 YES
N2
X2
213 An increase in 1% oxygen content decreases the calorific
value by about --------
1.7% YES
 10%
0.5%
No effect
214 1 k.cal = 3.968 B.Th.U = ----?--C.H.U.Identify the
relation

2.2 YES
1.984
1.1
0.02
215 The process behind the equation is----
2 RSH + NaPbO2→Pb(SR)2+S→PbS + RSSR
Removal of sodium
Removal of sulphur YES
Removal of Lead
None of the above
216 The boiling point of Diesel is----
1500C -2500C

2500C-3200C YES

800C -1500C

300C -700C

217 The number of Carbons present in Petrol is----

C7-C9 YES
C11-C18
C9-C11
C3-C4
218 The chemistry behind the adjacent diagram is

Good quality of Kerosene

 Good quality of Diesel
Good quality of petrol YES
Good quality of Naphtha

219 The Octane number of n -octane is ---------

100
Zero YES
68
118
219 The Anti knocking agent among the folowing is ---
TML
TEL
TML,TEL Mixture
All of the above YES
220 In catalytic converter, the substance used to convert
NOX in to N2 is
Rhodium YES
Platinum
Vanadium
Iron
221 The lowest of the Fraction of Crude oil is
Diesel
Petroleum Ether YES
Kerosene Oil
Gasoline Gasoline
222 Main constituent of LPG is
Propane
Methane
Butane YES
Benzene Benzene
223 BLUE GAS among the following is----
Methane
N2,CO
 Power alcohol

H2,CO YES

224 Name Non petroleum Fuel among is--------

Bio diesel
Gasohol
Benzol YES
None
225 Composition of Producer Gas is-----
CO=22-30%;H2=8-12%;N2=52.55%, YES
35 %H2; 25%CO;35%Hydro Carbons both saturated
and un saturated and 5% Nitrogen and CO2
H2=51%,CO=41%,N2=4%,
None
226 The carbon percent in Bio-Diesel is
85
90
77 YES
40
227 The following equation represents----
C10H12→ C5H12 + C5H10
Decane Pentane Pentene

Cracking YES
Reforming
Isomerisation
Cyclisation
228 Catalytic converter is invented by---
Sorensen
Baekland
Joseph aspidin
Eugene Houdry YES
229 Name the array

Mount planted PVC,Germany

Flaating PVplant China
Solar PVC array at UKRAINE YES
None of the above
230 The specific Gravity of Bio-Diesel is
0.11
0.34
1
0.88 YES

231 The major element present in Fuel is.....

Hydrogen
Carbon YES
Nitrogen
Phosphorous
232 Combustion of Fuel is an-----reaction
Hygroscopic
Deliquescent
Oxidation YES
Reduction
233 Unit to calculate Calorific value of a fuel is
-K.J/Mole YES
Poise
Dynes
Newtons
234 Name of pollution check apparatus is
PH Apparatus
Conductivity meter
 Bomb calorimeter
ORSATS Apparatus YES
235 Calorifric value is meant for calculoating------released

Volume
Density
Energy YES
Pressure
236 To claculate the temperature changes ----is used in
eckman”s thermometer YES
Paddle
Stirrer
Normal thermometer
237 Primary solid fuel is.........
Coal
natural gas
Petroleum
All of the above YES
238 Purpose of Fuse wire in bomb calorimeter is
To maintain uniform temperature
To supply Oxygen
To supply fire to coal sample YES
To provide insulation
239 To calculate the C.V of a Gaseous fuel----Apparatus is used.
Boys apparatus YES
Bomb Calorimeter
Red wood viscometer
Pensky apparatus
240 Coal is ----
Primary solid fuel YES
secondary solid fuel
Primary liquid fuel
 Primary Gaseous fuel
241 FUEL + ...... → PRODUCT + HEAT

Nitrogen

Oxygen YES
Hydrogen
Sulphur
242 Identify the commonality among thr following coal gas,biogas,oil gas,Water gas
secondary solid fuels
secondary liquid fuels
secondary Gaseous fuels YES
primary gaseous fuels
243 Bio gas is manu factured from
Petroleum
Cow dung YES
Diesel
Kerosene
244 Higher calorific value is------than L.C.V
Higher YES
Lower
Less than or equal to
Greater than or equal to
245 LCV = HCV – (0.09 .......?.. 587 ) cal/g
H2 YES
N2
O2
CO2
246 % of moisture content =
Weight of coal YES
Weight of residue
weight of water
 weight of acids formed
247 An oil of high octane number has a ......... cetane number
High
low YES
Equal

Cant be expressed

248 Coal dust suspended in heavy oil + H2 Mixture of

hydrocarbons.Identify the process

Fischer tropsch
Bergius YES
Combustion
Reduction
249 The c.v of water gas is.........K,Cal/M3
2,800 YES
1,800
27,800
1,000
250 Cetane number of n-hexa decane is
zero
100 YES
50
75
251 Gasoline or petrol Boiling Range is
40-120C YES
Less than 30C
120-180C
350C
252 Number of carbon atoms in Kerosene is.....
C1-C5
C5-C9
C10-C16 YES
 C10-C18
253

Identify the equation

Cracking equation YES
Combustion
Polymerisation
Decomposition
254 Domestic LPG Gas contains---------number of carbons
C1-C4 YES
C5-C7
C7-C9
C10-C16
255 The seperation of water from sea water while fractional distillation is called....
Bergius
Tropsch
Cottrells YES
None
256 The chemical used to remove sulphur from Crude oil is
KOH
Pyro Gallic acid
Cuprous chloride
Cuprous Oxide YES
257 More the percent of Carbon-----------the C.V
Decreases
Increases YES
No change
case based

258 A good fuel should have the following characteristics

Low moisture
lower Nitrogen
Higher Carbon
 All of the above
YES
259 The percentage carbon in Coal is
100
95 YES

75

80

260 1 kcal = ----?---- BTU = 2.2 CHU Give the

correct relation ship

1.968

2.968

1.128

3.968 YES

261 Fossile fuels are

coal

Petroleum

Natural gas

All of thr above YES

262 Fuse wire is nade of ------

Ca

Li

Mg YES

263 Identify the correct order of C.V variation among the following fuel

bituminous<Wood>peat<anthracite
 anthracite> bituminous> peat> Wood YES

Wood>peat>bituminous>anthracite

bitu> Wood>peat>anthracite minous

264 Major % of Hydrocarbon Present in LPG is

Isobutane
butane YES
Methane
Propane

265 Afuel of octane rating 80:20 will contain iso octane

20%
60%
80% YES
100%
266 In catalytic converter the element used is
Rhodium YES
Iron
V2O5
Pt
267 The major components in Producer gas

H2,CO
N2,CO YES
CH4
O2
268 In ORSAT Apparatus the aborption bulb contains......for aborbing CO
gas
KOH
CUPROUS CHLORIDE YES
PYROGALLOL
Calcium Chloride
269 Find the correct Order of knocking
n-paraffins) > branched chain >cycloparaffins)>olefins>aromatics YES
branched chain >cycloparaffins)>olefins >aromatics >n-paraffins
aromatics> n-paraffins) > branched chain >cycloparaffins)>olefins.
aromatics> n-paraffins) >cycloparaffins)>olefins> branched chain
270 Pick up the correct increasing order of calorific value
Producer Gas,Water gas,CNG,LPG
Water gas, Producer Gas CNG,LPG , YES
Water gas,Producer Gas, CNG,LPG
LPG,CNG, Producer Gas, Water gas
271 Identify the rock

Bassalt
Pumice
Granite YES
Phosphite
272 Identify the rock

Bassalt
Pumice
Granite
Phosphite PUMICE
This set of Engineering Chemistry Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on
“Reverse
Osmosis”.

1. The basis of reverse osmosis is _____________ a) Osmotic pressure is greater than the
hydrostatic pressure
b) Osmotic pressure is equal to the hydrostatic
pressure
c) Hydrostatic pressure is greater than the osmotic
pressure
d) Osmotic pressure does not exist
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: The basis of reverse osmosis is that the hydrostatic pressure is greater than osmotic
pressure. It is a process by which a solvent passes through a porous membrane in the direction
opposite to that for natural osmosis when subjected to a hydrostatic pressure greater than the
osmotic pressure.
2. Select the incorrect statement from the following option.
a) Osmosis is the phenomenon by virtue of which flow of solvent takes placefrom low concentration
to high concentration through a semi-permeable membrane b) The flow continues till the
concentration is equal on both the sides
c) The driving force of osmosis is osmotic pressure
d) Osmosis is used for the treatment of waste water
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Reverse osmosis is used for the treatment of waste water. All the other options are
correct. Osmosis is the phenomenon by virtue of which flow of solvent takes placefrom low
concentration to high concentration through a semi-permeable membrane.
3. Semi-permeable membrane is selective membrane which does not permit the passage of
dissolved
________ particles.
a) Solven
t
b) Solute
c) Anhyd
rous
d) Satura
ted
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Semi-permeable membrane is selective membrane which does not permit the passage
of dissolved solute particles. It is a type of biological or synthetic, polymeric membrane that will allow
certain molecules or ions to pass through it by diffusion
4. Which of the following is not used for semi-permeable membrane?
a) Polymethyl sulphate
b) Cellulose acetate
c) Polyamide polymer
d) Polymethyl acrylate
View Answer
Answer: a Explanation: Polymethyl sulphate is not used for semi-permeable membrane.
Cellulose acetate, polyamide polymer and polymethyl acrylate are used as semi-permeable
membranes.
5. The pressure which is applied to separate the water from its contaminants is of the order
___________
a) 5-10 kg/cm2
b) 15-40 kg/cm2
c) 50-100 kg/cm2
d) 100-150 kg/cm2
View Answer
Answer: b Explanation: The pressure which is applied to separate the water from its
contaminants is of the order 15-40 kg/cm2. It does not require very high pressure.
6. The process of reverse osmosis is also known as ___________ a) Hyper-filtration
b) Double-
filtration
c) Double-
osmosis
d) Hyper-osmosis
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: The process of reverse osmosis is also known as super- or hyper-filtration. It is a
process by which a solvent passes through a porous membrane in the direction opposite to that for
natural osmosis when subjected to a hydrostatic pressure greater than the osmotic pressure.
7. Which of the following is not an application of reverse osmosis?
a) Desalination
b) Reclamation
of

minerals
c) For dialysis
in
 hospitals
d) For

industrial
use
View Answer
Answer: d Explanation: Reverse osmosis is not used for industrial purpose. All the other
options are correct. It is used for desalination, reclamation of minerals and for dialysis in hospitals.
8. Select the incorrect statement about reverse osmosis from the following option.
a) It is simple and reliable process
b) It is relatively energy efficient
c) It operates at a comparatively high temperature
d) The life of an SPM is about 2 years and it can be easily replaced within a few
minutes
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Reverse osmosis operates at a comparatively low temperature. All the other options are
correct. It is simple and reliable process, relatively energy efficient. The life of an SPM is about 2
years and it can be easily replaced within a few minutes.
9. The pH for the potable water should be in the range of ___________ a) 5-6
b) 7-
8.5
c) 9-10
d) 12-
13
View Answer
Answer: b Explanation: The pH for the potable water should be in the range of 7-8.5. It should
not be acidic and also should not have a high value of basicity. Hence, it’s value should be in the
neutral range.
10. The total hardness of the potable water should be less than ___________ a) 500 ppm
b) 700 ppm
c) 900 ppm
d) 1000 ppm
View Answer
Answer: a Explanation: The total hardness of the potable water should be less than 500 ppm.
Water having hardness more than 500 ppm is not safe for consumption.
This set of Engineering Chemistry Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on “Lime
Soda Process”.
1. What is the molecular formula of lime?
a) CaCO3
b) Al(OH)
3

c) Ca(OH
)2
d) Mg(O
H)2
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: The molecular formula of lime is Ca(OH) 2. It is a white caustic alkaline substance
consisting of calcium oxide, which is obtained by heating limestone and which combines with water
with the production of much heat.
2. What is the molecular formula of soda?
a) Na2CO3
b) Al2(SO4
)3
c) Mg(OH
)2
d) Ca(OH
)2
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: The molecular formula of soda is Na2CO3. It is also called washing soda or soda ash. 3.
Which of the following is not a precipitate in lime-soda
process?
a) CaCO3
b) Fe(OH
)3
c) Al(OH)
3

d) Al2(SO
4 )3

View Answer
Answer: d Explanation: Al2(SO4)3 is not a precipitate in lime-soda process. All the other options
are the precipitate in lime-soda process.
4. Which of the following is not used as a coagulant in lime-soda process?
a) Alum
b) Calci
um
 bicar
bona
te
c) Alum
inium

sulp
hate
d) Sodi
um

alumi
nate
View Answer
Answer: b Explanation: Calcium bicarbonate is not used as a coagulant in lime-soda process.
Alum, aluminium sulphate and sodium aluminate are used as coagulants in lime-soda process.
5. What is the function of coagulant?
a) It helps in the formation of fine precipitate
b) It helps in the formation of coarse precipitate
c) It helps in increasing the solubility
d) It helps in increasing the boiling point
View Answer
Answer: b Explanation: Coagulants helps in the formation of coarse precipitate. C?oagulation
is a process of addition of coagulant to destabilize a stabilized charged particle.
6. For the softening of one mole of magnesium bicarbonate, the number of mole of lime required is?
a) 2
b) 3
c) 4
d) 5
View Answer
Answer: a Explanation: For the softening of one mole of magnesium bicarbonate, the number
of mole of lime required is two. The ratio of bicarbonate to lime in lime-soda process is 1:2.
7. The residual hardness in lime-soda process is ___________ a) 0-2 ppm
b) 5-15 ppm
c) 15-50 ppm
d) 50-70 ppm
View Answer
Answer: c Explanation: The residual hardness in lime-soda process is 15-50 ppm. Lime soda
softening cannot produce a water at completely free of hardness because of the low solubility of
CaCO3 and Mg(OH)2.
8. In lime soda process, capital cost is ___________ whereas operational expenses are __________
a) High, low
b) High, high
c) Low, low
d) Low, high
View Answer
Answer: d Explanation: In lime soda process, capital cost is low whereas operational
expenses are high. It is because the chemicals and reagents used are costly.
9. In lime-soda process, no exchange of ions occurs.
a) True
b) Fals
e
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: In lime-soda process, no exchange of ions occurs. Recarbonation is used to stabilize
the water. The excess lime and magnesium hydroxide are stabilized by adding carbon dioxide, which
also reduces the pH from 10.8 to 9.5.
10. Which of the following is the second step for calculating the amount of lime and soda?
a) Identification of lime and soda for different salts
b) Calculation of CaCO3 equivalents
c) Calculation of lime requirements
d) Calculation of soda requirements
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Calculation of CaCO 3 equivalents is the second step for calculating the amount of lime
and soda. First step is to identify the lime and soda for different salts. and the last two steps are the
calculation of lime and soda requirements.

This set of Engineering Chemistry Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on
“Zeolites”.

1. The chemical formula of zeolite is ___________

a) FeSO4.7H2O

b) Al2(SO4)3.18 H2 O
c) Na2O.Al
2O3.xSi

O2.yH2O
d) Na2Al2O
View Answer
Answer: c Explanation: The chemical formula of zeolite is Na2O.Al2O3.xSiO2.yH2O. Zeolites are
micro-porous, alumino-silicate minerals commonly used as commercial adsorbents and catalysts.
2. Which of the following is not naturally occurring zeolite?
a) Na+
b) Al+3
c) Si+4
d) Ca+
2

View Answer
Answer: d Explanation: Ca+2 is not naturally occurring zeolite. Na+, Al+3 and Si+4 are some of the
naturally occurring zeolites.
3. Natural zeolites are ___________ a) Porous
b) Amorphous
c) Non-durable
d) Possess
gel

structure
View Answer
Answer: b Explanation: Natural zeolites are non-porous, amorphous and durable. Natural
zeolites form where volcanic rocks and ash layers react with alkaline groundwater.
4. Synthetic zeolites possess a higher exchange capacity per unit weight compared to natural
zeolites.
a) True
b) Fals
e
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Synthetic zeolites possess a higher exchange capacity per unit weight compared to
natural zeolites. Synthetic zeolites are formed by a process of slow crystallization of a silica-alumina
gel in the presence of alkalis and organic templates.
5. The exhausted zeolite is reclaimed by treating the bed with a ___________ a) Conc. NaCl
b) Conc. HCl
c) Conc. H2SO4
d) Dil. HCl
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: The exhausted zeolite is reclaimed by treating the bed with conc. NaCl (brine) solution.
Zeolites have the potential of providing precise and specific separation of gases including the
removal of H2O, CO2 and SO2 from low-grade natural gas streams.
6. Select the incorrect statement from the following option.
a) The capital cost for zeolite process is high
b) The residual hardness in zeolite process is 0-15
ppm
c) The raw water used should be turbid and acidic
d) Automation is possible in zeolite process
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: The raw water used should be non-turbid and non-acidic. All the other options are
correct. The capital cost for zeolite process is high and the residual hardness in the zeolite process is
0-15 ppm. Automation is also possible in zeolite process.
7. In zeolite process, the exchange of ___________ takes place.
a) Anions
b) Cation
s
c) Both

cations

and

anions
d) No

ions

excha
nge
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: In the zeolite process, the exchange of only cations takes place. The specific activation
modality of most zeolitic catalysts used in petrochemical applications involves quantum-chemical
Lewis acid site reactions.
8. The hardness of 1000 litres of a water sample was removed by passing it through a zeolite
softener which required 30litres of NaCl solution containing 1.5 gm/L NaCl for regeneration. The
hardness of the water sample will be ___________ a) 54.2 ppm
b) 12.9 ppm
c) 45 ppm
d) 38.46 ppm
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: The hardness of the water sample will be 38.46 ppm.
9. Which of the following cannot be used in place of NaCl?
a) Na
NO
3

b) KCl
c) HCl
d) KN
O3
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: NaNO3, KCl and KNO3 can also be used instead of NaCl. But HCl cannot be used in
place of NaCl.
10. Natrolite is an example of ___________ a) Synthetic zeolite
b) Natura
l

zeolite
c) Calgon
d) Colloid
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Natrolite is an example of natural zeolite. Natural zeolites are non-porous, amorphous
and durable. Natural zeolites form where volcanic rocks and ash layers react with alkaline
groundwater.

This set of Engineering Chemistry Quiz focuses on “Calgon Conditioning”.

1. What is Calgon?
a) Potassium hexa meta sulphate
b) Magnesium hexa meta phosphate
c) Sodium hexa meta phosphate
d) Calcium hexa meta sulphate
View Answer
Answer: c Explanation: Calgon is sodium hexa meta phosphate. Calgon prevents limescale
build-up in washing machines all over the world to protect the heating element, pipes and drum of
the machines.
2. Calgon is added to boiler water to prevent ___________ a) Foaming
b) Sludge
and
scale

formati
on
c) Priming
d) Corrosi
on
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Calgon is added to boiler water to prevent sludge and scale formation. Calgon prevents
limescale build-up in washing machines all over the world to protect the heating element, pipes and
drum of the machines.
3. Calgon converts the scale forming impurity like CaSO 4 into ___________ a) Soluble complex
compound
b) Insoluble complex compound
c) Soluble acids
d) Insoluble acids
View Answer
Answer: a Explanation: Calgon converts the scale forming impurity like CaSO 4 into soluble
complex compound which are harmless to boiler.
4. The quantity of calgon to be added to prevent scale and sludge formation is ___________ a) 10-
20 ppm
b) 30-50 ppm
c) 0.005-0.1 ppm
d) 0.5-5 ppm
View Answer
Answer: d Explanation: The quantity of calgon to be added to prevent scale and sludge
formation is 0.5-5 ppm. It is used in small quantity.
5. At high temperature and pressure, calgon is converted into sodium ortho-phosphate which reacts
with ____________ salts.
a) Magne
sium
b) Calciu
m
c) Sodium
d) Potassi
um
View Answer
Answer: b Explanation: At high temperature and pressure, calgon is converted into sodium
orthophosphate which reacts with calcium salts to form calcium ortho-phosphate.
6. Calcium ortho-phosphate appears as loose sludge and thus can be removed by blow-down
operation.
a) True
b) Fals
e
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Calcium orthophosphate appears as loose sludge and thus can be removed by
blowdown operation. It is formed by the reaction of sodium ortho-phosphate with calcium salts.
7. Calgon conditioning is not applicable for the prevention of ___________ a) Iron oxide only

b) Copper depositions only

c) Sulphurdioxide only
d) Iron oxide and copper depositions
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Calgon conditioning is not applicable to the prevention of iron oxide and copper
depositions. Calgon prevents limescale build-up in washing machines all over the world to protect
the heating element, pipes and drum of the machines.
8. Iron oxide and copper depositions can be prevented by adding ___________ to the boiler water.
a) Calg
on
b) Car
bon
ate
c) EDT
A
d) EBT
View Answer
Answer: c
Explanation: Iron oxide and copper depositions can be prevented by adding EDTA to the boiler
water. Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), is an amino poly-carboxylic acid and a colorless and
a watersoluble solid.
9. Carbonate conditioning is not done in high pressure boilers because it may lead to caustic
embrittlement.
a) True
b) Fals
e
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Carbonate conditioning is not done in high pressure boilers because it may lead to
caustic embrittlement. Caustic embrittlement is the phenomenon in which the material of a boiler
becomes brittle due to the accumulation of caustic substances.
10. Which of the following is not used in colloidal conditioning?
a) Kerose
ne
b) Tannin
c) Agar-
agar
d) Vineg
ar
View Answer
Answer: d Explanation: Kerosene, tannin and agar-agar are used in colloidal conditioning.
Vinegar is not used for this purpose.

This set of Engineering Chemistry Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on
“Desalination of Brackish Water”.
1. The example of brackish water is ___________ a) Ground water
b) Rain water
c) Sea water
d) Underground water
View Answer
Answer: c Explanation: The example of brackish water is sea water. Ground water,
underground water and rain water are not brackish water. Sea water is also saline in nature and not
fit for domestic purpose.
2. Which of the following technique is not used for the desalination of brackish water?
a) Electroly
sis
b) Electrodial
ysis
c) Reverse

osmosis
d) Distillation
View Answer
Answer: a Explanation: Electrolysis technique is not used for the desalination of brackish
water. Electrodialysis, reverse osmosis and distillation are the few techniques used for desalination
of brackish water.
3. Salt cannot be separated from brackish water by freezing.
a) True
b) Fals
e
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Salt can be separated from brackish water by freezing.
4. Electrodialysis is based on the fact that the ions present in saline water migrate towards their
respective electrodes under the influence of applied ___________ a) Current
b) Resi
stan
ce
c) Con
duct
ance
d) EMF
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Electrodialysis is based on the fact that the ions present in saline water migrate towards
their respective electrodes under the influence of applied emf. The potential difference generated
between the elctrodes is the main cause of flow of electrons.
5. The cation selective membrane is embedded with functional groups of ___________ a) Positive
charge
b) Negati
ve

charge
c) Both

positiv
e

as
 well

as

negativ
e

charge
d) Neutral
View Answer
Answer: b Explanation: The cation selective membrane is embedded with functional groups of
negative charge as it attracts only positive charges towards them.
6. In electrodialysis cell, the pressure is about ___________ a) 2 kg/m2
b) 3 kg/m2
c) 5-6 kg/m2
d) 10 kg/m2
View Answer
Answer: c Explanation: Electrodialysis is an electrically driven separation conducted at very
low pressure-driven of about 5-6 kg/m2.
7. Electrodialysis is an electrically driven separation conducted at a very low pressure-driven,
sizeexclusion filtering process.
a) True
b) Fals
e
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Electrodialysis is an electrically driven separation conducted at a very low
pressuredriven, size-exclusion filtering process. Electrodialysis is used to transport salt ions from one
solution through ion-exchange membranes to another solution under the influence of an applied
electric potential difference.
8. The ion-exchange membrane are electrically conductive and are not permeable to ___________
flow, even under pressure.
a) El
ect
ro
n
b) Oil
c) Fl
uo
rin
e
d) W
at
er
View Answer
Answer: d Explanation: The ion-exchange membrane are electrically conductive and
impermeable to water flow, even under pressure. Electrons can easily flow through these
membranes.
9. Select the incorrect statement from the following option.
a) Electrodialysis reversal (EDR) was introduced in the commercial sector to improve
electrodialysis process

b) The EDR process and conventional ED unit operates on the same principle, except at
intervals of several times an hour c) The reversal feature is useful in breaking up films, scales and
other deposits
d) Electrodialysis process is not economical as per capital cost
View Answer
Answer: d Explanation: Electrodialysis process is economical as per capital cost and
operational expenses are concerned. All the other options are correct.
10. Which one of the following is not a cation exchanger?
a) Amberli
te
b) Triolite
c) Dowex
d) Duolite
View Answer
Answer: b Explanation: Triolite is not a cation exchanger. Amberlite, dowex and duolite are
some of the examples of the cation exchanger.

This set of Engineering Chemistry Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on
“Classification of Fuel”.

1. Which type of fuel is lignite?

a) Secondary fuel
b) Primary fuel
c) Liquid fuel
d) Gaseous fuel
View Answer
Answer: b Explanation: Lignite is a primary fuel as it can be extracted from nature without any
sort of transformation process. Lignite is soft brown coal. It is considered as the lowest rank of coal.
2. Acetylene and synthesis gas are examples of __________ a) Primary gaseous fuels
b) Gaseous fuels
c) Secondary gaseous fuels
d) Liquid fuels
View Answer
Answer: c Explanation: Since both Acetylene and synthesis gas are formed by certain process
and both are gaseous in nature, therefore they are secondary gaseous fuels. Acetylene can be
formed by the hydrolysis of calcium carbide.
3. Alcohol is a primary fuel.
a) True
b) Fals
e
View Answer
Answer: b Explanation: Alcohol are formed by direct hydration of alkenes, that is why this is a
false statement.
Formation of ethanol by the hydration of ethylene.
C2H4 + H2O → C2H5OH
4. Which of the fuel does have highest specific energy?
a) Dies
el
b) Coal
c) Kero
sene
d) Nitro
met
han
e
View Answer
Answer: a Explanation: Specific energy is the amount of energy liberated after combustion, as
among these diesel liberated the highest amount of energy which is 48 MJ/kg.
5. Which type of coal give more amount of heat after combustion?
a) Ant
hrac
ite
b) Peat
c) Ligni
te
d) Bitu
mino
us
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: The coal is formed along this process
Peat → Lignite → Bituminous → Anthracite
Since anthracite is the purest form of the coal, it gives the highest amount of heat after combustion.
6. Which fuel is best suitable for blast furnace process?
a) Dies
el
b) Hydr
oge
n

Gas
c) Coal
d) Cok
e
View Answer
Answer: d Explanation: Coke is best suitable for blast furnace process as it also acts as a
reducing agent in smelting iron ore. The specific heat of coke is 0.85 kJ/kg K.
7. Which fuel causes least pollution?
a) Dies
el
b) Coal
c) LPG

(Liq
uid

Petr
oleu
m

Gas)
d) Hyd
roge
n

gas
View Answer
Answer: d Explanation: Pollution is mainly caused by the presence of CO 2 in air. Since after
combustion of H2 it only gives water vapour which is less polluting.
8. Which of the gas is not a constituent of biogas?
a) Met
han
e
b) Hyd
rog
en
c) CO2
d) SO2
(Su
lph
ur

di-
oxi
de)
View Answer
Answer: d Explanation: Since biogas is formed by the domestic waste of home and industries,
it does not contain the gases like SO2, NO2 etc. It does contain the hydrogen sulphide.
9. Which fuel can be produced from the carbohydrate content of algae?
a) But
anol
b) Hydr
oge
n

gas
c) Coal
d) LPG

(Liq
uid

Petr
oleu
m

Gas)
View Answer
Answer: a Explanation: The carbohydrate part of algae is fermented due to which Butanol is
produced. By this process, bio-ethanol can also be produced.
10. Which of the following fuel cannot be used in producing nuclear energy?
a) Plutoni
um
b) Uraniu
m
c) Tritium
d) Deuter
ium
View Answer
Answer: d Explanation: Since deuterium contains two electrons in its shell, it becomes difficult
to break into a fully filled octet, due to which it cannot be used as a fuel in nuclear energy.

MATCHINGS

FUELS
DIESEL 2O LIQUID FUEL
PETROL 2O LIQUIDFUEL
COAL 10 SOLIDFUEL
COKE 2O SOLID FUEL
NG 10 GAS FUEL
PETROLEUM 10 LIQUID FUEL
Carbonate ion Temporary Hardness
Bicarbonate ion Temporary Hardness
Sulphate Permanent Hardness
Nitrate Permanent Hardness

Chloride Permanent Hardness

Degrees clark Unit for Hardness
Degrees French Unit for Hardness
Milli Equivalents per Litre Unit for Hardness
Drinking water potable
Upon boiling can be removed Temporary Hardness
Scalers mostly contain silica
Ion exchange process 0-2 ppm
Cold Lime Soda 50-70ppm
Hot Lime Soda 30ppm
Permutite process 10-15ppm
Flouride ion Flourosis
Nitrate Ion Blue Baby Syndrome
Selenium Effects CNS
Pollution check apparatus ORSATS
Potassium Hydroxide solution Absorbent for CO2 gas
Absorbent for CO gas Ammonical Cuprous Chloride
Absorbent for Moisture Anhydrous Calcium Chloride
Converts CO in to CO2 Catalytic Converter
Catalyst used in Catalytic Converter Rhodium/Palladium
 PUMICE Formed during Volcanic Eruption
BASALT PROXENE MINERAL
GRANITE Igneous rock
BASALT major component Silica 48%
KAOLINE Al2(OH)4Si2O
5

Primary factor controlling fate of water in SOIL FUNCTION

hydrologic system
PRIMARY SOIL FUNCTION It supplies water and serves as a storage
reservoir.
Nebular hypothesis Explains soil formation

IGNEOUS ROCKS PERCENTAGE I EARTH 95

Sedimentary rocks %IN UPPER 5KMS 74%
Glassy structure ROCKS Basalt, Andesite
Extrusive rocks VOLCANIC ROCK
Foliated meta morphic rocks rocks contain micas and ferro-magnesian
minerals
Gypsum CaSO4 . 2H2O

Olivine (Mg, Fe) 2 SiO4

Feldspar KAlSi3O8
Technical term used for soil formation pedogenesis
Munsell Colour Chart Soil colours
O horizon of soil LITER LAYER OF SOIL
A horizon of soil TOP SOIL
B horizon of soil ZONE OF ACCUMULATION
C horizon of soil PARENT MATERIAL
R horizon of soil BED ROCK
1. Which of the following methods is not used for the prevention of corrosion?
a. greasing
b. painting
c. plating
d. Heating
Answer: (d)
2. Widening of a river valley takes place due to
a. corrosion
b. lateral erosion
c. corrasion
d. hydraulic action
Answer: (b)
3. Elements which have properties of metals and nonmetals are
a. amorphous
b. crystalline
c. metalloids
d. metals
Answer: (c)
4. Corrosion can be prevented by
a. alloying
b. tinning
c. galvanizing
d. all of the above
Answer: (d)
5. Galvanic cells are also named as
a. electrolytic cells
b. battery cells
c. daniel cells
d. john cells
Answer: (a)
6. Voltaic cells generate electricity by
a. spontaneous redox reaction
b. non spontaneous redox reaction
c. sublimation reaction
d. thermochemical reaction
Answer: (a)
7. Galvanization is a method to
a. protect the iron metal from corrosion
b. extract iron from its ore
c. protect food from rancidity
d. improve the ductility property of the metal
Answer: (a)
8. Rusting of iron could take place in
a. distilled water
b. ordinary water
c. distilled and ordinary water
d. none of the above
Answer: (c)
9. Which of the following non-metals is liquid at the room temperature?
a. iodine
b. bromine
c. carbon
d. sulphur
Answer: (b)
10. During roasting which of the following poisonous gas is mainly produced
a. CO
b. CO2
c. SO2
d. N2O
Answer: (c)
1. Corrosion of metals involves
(a) Physical reactions (b) Chemical reactions (c) Both (d) None
2. The following factors play vital role in corrosion process
(a) Temperature (b) Solute concentration (c) Both (d) None
3. Following equation is related to corrosion rate
(a) Nernst equation (b) Faraday’s equation (c) Either (d) Neither
4. Passivity is due to
(a) Higher EMF (b) Lower EMF (c) Oxide film (d) All
5. Passivity is not reason for inertness of the following
(a) Au (b) Al (c) Ti (d) Ni
6. Difficult to monitor and very dangerous form of corrosion
(a) Galvanic (b) Pitting (c) Crevice (d) Stress
7. This form of corrosion occurs due to concentration difference in a component
(a) Uniform (b) Galvanic (c) Inter-granular (d) Stress
8. Main form of ceramic degradation
(a) Corrosion (b) Weathering (c) Dissolution (d) Swelling
9. The following influences deterioration of polymers
(a) Weather (b) Radiation (c) Temparature (d) All
10. Following is not the main form of polymer deterioration
(a) Corrosion (b) Swelling and Dissolution (c) Weathering (d) Scission
11. When Pt and Co are electrically connected, which one gets corroded
(a) Pt (b) Co (c) None (d) Can’t decide
12. Which of the following can be used for cathodic protection:
(a) Al (b) Cd (c) Cu (d) Either
Answers: 1. b 2. c 3. b 4. c 5. a 6. b 7. c 8. c 9. d 10. a 11. b 12. A
1. Which of the following methods is not used for the prevention of corrosion?
(a) greasing
(b) painting
(c) plating
(d) Heating

Answer

2. Widening of a river valley takes place due to

(a) corrosion
(b) lateral erosion
(c) corrasion
(d) hydraulic action
Answer

3. Elements which have properties of metals and nonmetals are

(a) amorphous
(b) crystalline
(c) metalloids
(d) metals

Answer
Answer: (c)

4. Corrosion can be prevented by

(a) alloying
(b) tinning
(c) galvanizing
(d) all of the above

Answer
Answer: (d)

5. Galvanic cells are also named as

(a) electrolytic cells
(b) battery cells
(c) daniel cells
(d) john cells

Answer
Answer: (a)
6. Voltaic cells generate electricity by
(a) spontaneous redox reaction
(b) non spontaneous redox reaction
(c) sublimation reaction
(d) thermochemical reaction

Answer
Answer: (a)

7. Galvanization is a method to
(a) protect the iron metal from corrosion
(b) extract iron from its ore
(c) protect food from rancidity
(d) improve the ductility property of the metal

Answer
Answer: (a)

8. Rusting of iron could take place in

(a) distilled water
(b) ordinary water
(c) distilled and ordinary water
(d) none of the above

Answer
Answer: (c)

9. Which of the following non-metals is liquid at the room temperature?

(a) iodine
(b) bromine
(c) carbon
(d) sulphur
Answer
Answer: (b)

10. During roasting which of the following poisonous gas is mainly produced
(a) CO
(b) CO2
(c) SO2
(d) N2O

Answer
Answer: (c)

1. Dry corrosion is also called as _________

a) Chemical corrosion
b) Electrochemical corrosion
c) Wet corrosion
d) Oxidation corrosion
Answer: a
Explanation: Dry corrosion is also called as the chemical corrosion. The corrosion is divided into
two types. They are dry corrosion and wet corrosion.
2. Anhydrous inorganic liquid metal surface in absence of moisture undergoes ___________
a) Wet corrosion
b) Dry corrosion
c) Galvanic corrosion
d) Pitting corrosion
Answer: b
Explanation: Anhydrous inorganic liquid metal surface in absence of moisture undergoes the dry
corrosion. Atmospheric gases also undergo dry corrosion.
3. The rusting iron is the __________
a) Oxidation corrosion
b) Liquid metal corrosion
c) Wet corrosion
d) Corrosion by other gases
Answer: a
Explanation: The rusting of iron comes under the oxidation corrosion. Direct action oxygen at
high or low temperatures will be on metals.
4. Chemical action of flowing liquid metal at high temperatures is __________
a) Liquid metal corrosion
b) Corrosion by other gases
c) Oxidation corrosion
d) Wet corrosion
Answer: a
Explanation: Chemical action of flowing liquid metal at high temperatures is called liquid metal
corrosion.
5. Corrosion between the dissimilar metals is called as __________
a) Galvanic corrosion
b) Dry corrosion
c) Oxidation corrosion
d) Concentration cell corrosion
Answer: a
Explanation: Corrosion between the dissimilar metals is called as the galvanic corrosion. Dry
corrosion also called as the chemical corrosion.
6. Wet corrosion is also called as ____________
a) Chemical cell
b) Electro chemical cell
c) Oxidation reaction
d) Liquid metal corrosion
Answer: b
Explanation: Wet corrosion is also called as the electro chemical corrosion. Corrosion due to the
conducting liquid in contact with cathodic and anodic areas is called as wet corrosion.
7. Corrosion due to the corrosiveness of the soil is called as ___________
a) Soil corrosion
b) Oxidation corrosion
c) Galvanic corrosion
d) Concentration cell corrosion
Answer: a
Explanation: Corrosion due to the corrosiveness of the soil is called as the soil corrosion. Direct
action of the oxygen on metal causes oxidation corrosion.
8. Corrosion due to the formation of cavities around the metal is called as the ___________
a) Pitting corrosion
b) Soil corrosion
c) Water line corrosion
d) Galvanic corrosion
Answer: a
Explanation: Corrosion due to the formation of cavities around the metal is called as the pitting
corrosion. Corrosion between the dissimiliar metals is called galvanic corrosion.
9. Corrosion due to the flow of the _________ between the cathodic and anodic areas is called as
the electro chemical corrosion by evolution of hydrogen ad absorption of oxygen.
a) Electron current
b) Proton current
c) Ion current
d) Neutron current
Answer: a
Explanation: Corrosion due to the flow of the electron current between the cathodic and anodic
areas is called as the electro chemical corrosion by the evolution of hydrogen ad absorption of
oxygen.
10. Corrosion due to difference in water level is __________
a) Soil corrosion
b) Oxidation corrosion
c) Pitting corrosion
d) Water line corrosion
Answer: d
Explanation: Corrosion due to the difference in water level is water line corrosion. Corrosion due
to the formation of varying concentrations of the aeration.
11. Which of the following comes under the wet corrosion?
a) Concentration cell corrosion
b) Oxidation corrosion
c) Liquid metal corrosion
d) Corrosion by other gases
Answer: a
Explanation: Oxidation corrosion, liquid metal corrosion and corrosion by other gases comes
under the dry concentration and concentration cell corrosion comes under the wet corrosion.
12. Corrosion is uniform in __________
a) Dry corrosion
b) Wet corrosion
c) Pitting corrosion
d) Water line corrosion
Answer: a
Explanation: In dry corrosion, the corrosion is uniform and in the wet corrosion, the corrosion is
not uniform. Pitting and water line corrosion comes under the wet corrosion.
13. Corrosion along the grain boundaries is called as __________
a) Stress corrosion
b) Inter granular corrosion
c) Water line corrosion
d) Pitting corrosion
Answer: b
Explanation: Corrosion along the grain boundaries is called as the inter granular corrosion and
stress corrosion is due to the static tensile strength.
14. Dry corrosion takes place in __________
a) Homogeneous solutions
b) Heterogeneous solutions
c) Neither homogeneous nor heterogeneous
d) Both homogeneous and heterogeneous solutions
Answer: d
Explanation: Dry corrosion takes place in both homogeneous and heterogeneous solutions. The
wet corrosion takes place in only heterogeneous processes.
1. The process of deterioration of a metal due to unwanted chemical or electrochemical
interaction of the metal with its environment is called ___________
a) Electrolysis
b) Electrodialysis
c) Corrosion
d) Deposition
Answer: c
Explanation: The process of deterioration of a metal due to unwanted chemical or electrochemical
interaction of the metal with its environment is called corrosion. It is a natural process, which
converts a refined metal to a more stable form, such as its oxide, hydroxide, or sulfide.
2. Which of the following is an example of corrosion?
a) Rusting of iron
b) Tarnishing of silver
c) Liquefaction of ammonia
d) Rusting of iron and tarnishing of silver
Answer: d
Explanation: Rusting of iron and tarnishing of silver are examples of corrosion which is caused
by the oxidation process.
3. How many rust will be formed when 100kg of iron have completely rusted away?
a) 100 kg
b) 190 kg
c) 250 kg
d) 320 kg
Answer: b
Explanation: 190 kg of rust will be formed when 100kg of iron have completely rusted away.
4. Metals does not exist in nature in the form of ___________
a) Nitrates
b) Sulphates
c) Carbonates
d) Oxides
Answer: a
Explanation: Metals exist in nature in the form of oxides, sulphides, sulphates and carbonates.
5. Which of the following is the most stable state of metal?
a) Ore of metal
b) Pure metal
c) Corroded metal
d) Metal ion
Answer: a
Explanation: Ore of metal is a thermodynamically most stable form of metal. It does not undergo
any alteration in the form of ore without the use of any external force.
6. Due to corrosion, useful properties of metals such as malleability, ductility and electrical
conductivity are lost.
a) True
b) False
Answer: a
Explanation: Due to corrosion, useful properties of metals such as malleability, ductility and
electrical conductivity are lost. Corrosion deteriorate the metal and alloys and make them useless
by altering their properties.
7. Select the incorrect statement from the following option.
a) Replacement of corroded equipment is time-consuming
b) Corrosion causes contamination of product
c) Corrosion increases the electrical conductivity of metals
d) Corrosion causes leakage of toxic liquid or gases
Answer: c
Explanation: Corrosion decreases the electrical conductivity of metals. All the other options are
correct.
8. Leakage of inflammable gas from a corroded pipe can cause ___________
a) Acidity
b) Alkalinity
c) Turbidity
d) Fire hazards
Answer: d
Explanation: Leakage of inflammable gas from a corroded pipe can cause fire hazards. It will not
cause acidity, alkalinity or turbidity.
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