CBSE Questions for Class 12 Engineering Chemistry General Principles And Processes Of Isolation Of Elements Quiz 8 - MCQExams.com

Ellingham diagram represents change of:
  • $$\Delta G$$ with temperature
  • $$\Delta H $$ with temperature
  • $$\Delta G $$ with pressure
  • ($$\Delta G-T\Delta S$$) with temperature
Which of the following statements is correct?
(i) Copper is extracted by hydrometallurgy from low-grade ores.
(ii) In the electrolytic reduction of alumina, graphite is acting as an anode and steel vessel with the lining of carbon acts as an anode.
(iii) In Hall-Heroult process, aluminium is obtained at anode and CO and $$CO_2$$ are produced at the cathode.
  • (i) only
  • (i) and (ii) only
  • (ii) and (iii) only
  • All of these
Which of the following is used as a method of purification for silicon?
  • Electrolytic refining
  • Liquation
  • Zone refining
  • Distillation
Four metals and their methods of refinement are given
(i) $$Ni,\ Cu,\ Zr,\  Ga$$
(ii) Electrolysis, van Arkel process, zone refining, Mond's process
Choose the right method for each:
  • $$Ni:$$ Electrolysis, $$Cu:$$ van Arkel process, $$Zr:$$ Zone refining, $$Ga:$$ Mond's process
  • $$Ni:$$ Mond's process, $$Cu:$$ Electrolysis, $$Zn:$$ van Arkel process, $$Ga:$$ Zone refining
  • $$Ni:$$ Mond's process, $$Cu:$$ van Arkel process, $$Zr:$$ Zone refining, $$Ga:$$ Electrolysis
  • $$Ni:$$ Electrolysis, $$Cu:$$ Zone refining, $$Zr:$$ van Arkel process, $$Ga:$$ Mond's process
In this method, a low melting metal like tin can be made to flow on a sloping surface. In this way it is separated from higher melting impurities. The method is known as:
  • distillation
  • vapour phase refining
  • liquation
  • zone refining
A number of elements are available in earth's crust but most abundant elements are _______.
  • $$Al$$ and $$Fe$$
  • $$Fe$$ and $$Cu$$
  • $$Cu$$ and $$Ag$$
  • none of these
Match the column I with column II and mark the appropriate choice.
Column IColumn II
(A) Van Arkel(i)$$Ni$$
(B) Zone refining(ii)$$Ti$$
(C) Mond process(iii) $$Ag$$
(D) Cupellation(iv) $$Ge$$
  • (A) $$\rightarrow$$(i), (B)$$\rightarrow$$(ii), (C)$$\rightarrow$$(iii), (D) $$\rightarrow$$ (iv)
  • (A) $$\rightarrow$$(iii), (B)$$\rightarrow$$(i), (C)$$\rightarrow$$(ii), (D) $$\rightarrow$$ (iv)
  • (A) $$\rightarrow$$(ii), (B)$$\rightarrow$$(iv), (C)$$\rightarrow$$(i), (D) $$\rightarrow$$ (iii)
  • (A) $$\rightarrow$$(iv), (B)$$\rightarrow$$(iii), (C)$$\rightarrow$$(i), (D) $$\rightarrow$$ (ii)
Zone refining is based on the principle that________.
  • impurities of low boiling metals can be separated by distillation
  • impurities are more soluble in molten metal than in solid metal
  • different component of a mixture are differently adsorbed on an adsorbent
  • vapours of volatile compound can be decomposed in pure metal
The method of zone refining of metals is based on the principle of:
  • greater mobility of pure metal than that of impurity.
  • higher melting point of the impurity than that of pure metal
  • all above are correct
  • greater solubility of the impurity in the molten state than in the solid.
Identify the oxide ore among the following :
  • Copper pyrites
  • Copper glance
  • Siderite
  • Limonite
In case of Hall's process applied on reduction of $$Al_2O_3$$ to Al can be done by using:
  • Cathode - Al, Anode - Graphite
  • Cathode - Graphite, Anode - Graphite
  • Cathode - Graphite, Anode - Steel
  • Cathode - Steel, Anode - Graphite
What is the main composition of matte?
  • $$CuS$$
  • $$CuO$$
  • $$Cu_{2}S$$
  • $$Cu_{2}O$$
The method of zone refining of metals is based on the principal of:
  • Greater mobility of the pure metal than that of the impurity
  • Higher melting point of the impurity than that of the pure metal
  • Greater noble character of the solid metal than that of the impurity
  • Greater solubility of the impurity in the molten state than in the solid
Which of the following compound is used as froth stabliser?
  • Fatty acid
  • Aniline
  • Xanthates
  • Phosphoric acid
The mass of carbon anode consumed (giving of carbon dioxide) in the production of $$270 \ kg$$ aluminium metal bum bauxite by Hall process is: (Atomic mass $$Al = 27$$)
  • $$180$$ kg
  • $$270$$ kg
  • $$540$$ kg
  • $$90$$ kg
Froth flotation process is based upon :
  • Magnetic property of gangue
  • Specific gravity of ore particle
  • Preferential wetting of ore particle by oil
  • Preferential wetting of gangue particle by oil
Which of the following statements is correct wrt the following graph?
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  • Below 1623 K, Mg reduces $$Al_2O_3$$
  • Above 1623 K, Al reduces MgO
  • Both (a) and (b) are correct
  • Both (a) and (b) are wrong
Aluminothermy used for the spot welding of large iron structure is based on the fact that-
  • reaction between iron and oxygen is endothermic
  • as compared to to Al, Fe has greater affinity for oxygen
  • as compared to iron, Al has great affinity for oxygen
  • reaction between Al and oxygen is endothermic
The process of carrying out the reduction of metal oxides by heating with coke is termed as :
  • Roasting
  • Smelting
  • Zone refining
  • Ore dressing
Which of the following is colour blue ?
  • $$ CuF_2 $$
  • $$ CuF $$
  • $$ ZnF_2 $$
  • $$ ZnCl_2 $$
The electrolytes usually used in the electroplating of gold and silver, respectively are:
  • $$[Au(OH)_4]^- and [Ag(OH)_2]^-$$
  • $$[Au(CN)_2]^- and [Ag(cl_2]^-$$
  • $$[Au(NH)_3)_2]^+ and [Ag(CN)_2]^-$$
  • $$[Au(CN)_2]^- and [Ag(CN)_2]^-$$
Identify $$x,\ y \ and \ z$$ for the following metallurgical process :

$$Metal\ sulphide\overset { x }{ \rightarrow  } Metal\ oxide\overset { y }{ \rightarrow  } Impure\ metal$$

$$x,\ y$$ and $$z$$ are respectively :
  • roasting, smelting, electrolysis
  • roasting, calcination, smelting
  • calcination, auto-reduction, basemerisation
  • None of the above
Which of the following is NOT calcination?
  • $$Fe(OH)_3.xH_2O\rightarrow Fe_2O_3+H_2O$$
  • $$CuCO_3.Cu(OH)_2\rightarrow^ 2CuO+CO_2+H_2O$$
  • $$CaCO_3\rightarrow^ CaO+CO_2$$
  • $$(NH_4)_2CO_3\rightarrow^ 2NH_3+CO_2+H_2O$$
Which compound is used to separate two metal sulphide in forth flotation process :
  • $$ Na_2CO_3 $$
  • KCI
  • NaCN
  • $$ (SCN)_2 $$
The combined state of metals are called:
  • Mineral
  • Gangue
  • Flux
  • Native form
The above process is:
$$HgS\xrightarrow{O_2}HgS.HgO$$
                         $$\downarrow\Delta$$
                        $$Hg$$ 
  • auto oxidation
  • self reduction
  • thermal reduction
  • none of the above
Tetrabromoethane on treatment with Zn gives :
  • ethyl bromide
  • ethane
  • ethene
  • ethyne
All of the following statements are true about Ellingham diagram, except:
  • the graph for the formation of $$CO_2$$ from $$CO$$ and $$O_2$$ is a straight line with upward slope.
  • the graph for the formation of $$CO$$ from carbon and oxygen is straight line almost parallel to temperature axis.
  • the graph for the formation of $$ZnO$$ shows sudden change with positive slope.
  • the graph for the formation of $$Ag_2O$$ is at upper part.
In the Hall-Heroult process, aluminium is formed at the cathode. The cathode is made out of:
  • platinum
  • carbon
  • pure aluminium
  • copper
The bodies of aircraft are often made using aluminium.
Which two properties of aluminium make it suitable for this use?
  • property 1 - good conductor of electricity ; property 2- good conductor of heat
  • property 1 - good conductor of electricity ; property 2- strong
  • property 1 - good conductor of heat ; property 2- low density
  • property 1 - strong ; property 2 - low density
Distillation under reduced pressure is used to purify liquids which:
  • are highly volatile
  • have high boiling points
  • are explosives
  • decomposes below their boiling points
In simple distillation of liquids, it involves simultaneously.
  • Vaporisation and condensation
  • Heating and sublimation
  • Vaporisation and sublimation
  • Boiling and filtration
Match the refining methods (Column I) with metals (Column II).
Column I
(Refining methods)
Column II
(Metals)
(I)Liquation(a)Zr
(II)Zone Refining(b)Ni
(III)Mond Process(c)Sn
(IV)Van Arkel Method(d)Ga
  • (I) - (b); (II) - (c); (III) - (d); (IV) - (a)
  • (I) - (b); (II) - (d); (III) - (a); (IV) - (c)
  • (I) - (c); (II) - (a); (III) - (b); (IV) - (d)
  • (I) - (c); (II) - (d); (III) - (b); (IV) - (a)
Match the following:

(i)Biodegradable polymer(p)3-Hydroxybutanoic acid
(ii)Bakelite(q)Phenol
(iii)Neoprene(r)2-chlorobuta-1, 3-diene
(iv)Glyptal(s)phthalic acid
  • $$i - p, ii - q, iii - r, iv - s$$
  • $$i - q, ii - p, iii - r, iv - s$$
  • $$i - p, ii - q, iii - s, iv - r$$
  • $$i - s, ii - r, iii - p, iv - q$$
A copper coin was electroplated with Zn and then heated at high temperature until there is a change in colour. What will be the resulting colour ?
  • White
  • Black
  • Silver
  • Golden
Which represent incorrect matching of metals with their ores?
  • Mg - Chloride
    Na - Chloride
    Cu - Sulphide
    Al - Silicate
  • Mg - Carbonate
    Na - Chloride
    Cu - Sulphide
    Al - Oxide
  • Mg - Carbonate
    Na - Carbonate
    Cu - Oxide
    Al - Phosphate
  • Mg - Oxide,
    Na - Chloride
    Cu - Sulphide
    Al - Oxide.
Which of the following term is not related to Al extraction?
  • Serpek's process
  • Hall-Heroult process
  • Thermite process
  • Hoop's process
Find the correct match:
  • Azurite : $$CuCO_3. 2Cu(OH)_2$$
  • Malachite : $$Cu(OH)_2. CuCO_3$$
  • Anglesite : $$PbSO_4$$
  • Chalcocite : $$Cu_2S$$
The function of fractionating column is:
  • to separate the two components
  • to provide greater, cooling surface to the vapours
  • to kept the vapour pressure constant
  • to avoid mixing of the vapours of two components
Froth flotation process is used for the
  • Oxide ores
  • Sulphide ores
  • Chloride ores
  • All of these
The ore that is concentrated by froth flotation process is:
  • Cinnabar
  • Bauxite
  • Malachite
  • Zincite
Which of the following ores is/are sulphide ore(s)?
  • Galena
  • Cinnabar
  • Tinstone
  • Copper pyrites
Select the correct statements for Ellingham diagram:
  • The slope of the curves of the formation of metal oxide is +ve because $$\Delta G^0$$ becomes less negative or increases with the rise in temperature.
  • Each curve is a straight line except when some change takes place in phase ($$s\rightarrow l \ or \ l \rightarrow g$$)
  • Each curve is not a straight line except when some change takes place in phase ($$s \rightarrow l \ or \ l \rightarrow g$$)
  • The slope of the curves of the formation of metal oxide is -ve because $$\Delta G^0$$ becomes less negative or increases with the rise in temperature.
For the reaction of FeO at the temperature corresponding to point D, which of the following statement is correct?
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  • $$\Delta G $$ value for overall reduction reaction with carbon monoxide is zero.
  • $$\Delta G $$ value for overall reduction reaction with a mixture of 1 mol of carbon and 1 mol of oxygen is positive
  • $$\Delta G $$ value for overall reduction reaction with a mixture of 2 mol of carbon and 1 mol of oxygen is positive
  • $$\Delta G $$ value for overall reduction reaction with carbon monoxide is negative
Which of the following statements is correct about the role of substances added in the froth floatation process?
  • Collectors enhance the non-wettability of the mineral particles.
  • Collectors enhance the wettability of gangue particles.
  • By using depressants in the process, two sulphide ores can be separated.
  • Froth stabilizers decrease the wettability of gangue.
Which of the following statements are correct?
  • A depressant prevents certain type of particle to come to the froth
  • Copper matte contains $$Cu_2S $$ and $$ZnS$$
  • The solidified copper obtained from reverberatory furnace has blistered appearance due to evolution of $$SO_2$$ during the extraction
  • Zinc can be extracted by self-reduction
In the froth floatation process, zinc sulphide and lead sulphide can be separated by ____.
  • Using collectors
  • Adjusting the proportion of oil to water
  • Using depressant
  • Using froth stabilizers
Which of the following ores are concentrated by froth floatation?
  • Haematite
  • Galena
  • Copper pyrites
  • Magnetite
Pyrolusite is a/an :
  • oxide ore
  • sulphide ore
  • carbide ore
  • not an ore
Cassiterite is an ore of :
  • $$Mn$$
  • $$Ni$$
  • $$Sb$$
  • $$Sn$$
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