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

Ellingham diagram represents change of:
  • ΔG with temperature
  • ΔH with temperature
  • ΔG with pressure
  • (ΔGTΔS) 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 CO2 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) (i), (B)(ii), (C)(iii), (D) (iv)
  • (A) (iii), (B)(i), (C)(ii), (D) (iv)
  • (A) (ii), (B)(iv), (C)(i), (D) (iii)
  • (A) (iv), (B)(iii), (C)(i), (D) (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 Al2O3 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
  • Cu2S
  • Cu2O
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 Al2O3
  • 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 ?
  • CuF2
  • CuF
  • ZnF2
  • ZnCl2
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(cl2]
  • [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 sulphidexMetal oxideyImpure 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.xH2OFe2O3+H2O
  • CuCO3.Cu(OH)22CuO+CO2+H2O
  • CaCO3CaO+CO2
  • (NH4)2CO32NH3+CO2+H2O
Which compound is used to separate two metal sulphide in forth flotation process :
  • Na2CO3
  • KCI
  • NaCN
  • (SCN)2
The combined state of metals are called:
  • Mineral
  • Gangue
  • Flux
  • Native form
The above process is:
HgSO2HgS.HgO
                         Δ
                        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 CO2 from CO and O2 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 Ag2O 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
  • ip,iiq,iiir,ivs
  • iq,iip,iiir,ivs
  • ip,iiq,iiis,ivr
  • is,iir,iiip,ivq
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 : CuCO3.2Cu(OH)2
  • Malachite : Cu(OH)2.CuCO3
  • Anglesite : PbSO4
  • Chalcocite : Cu2S
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 ΔG0 becomes less negative or increases with the rise in temperature.
  • Each curve is a straight line except when some change takes place in phase (sl or lg)
  • Each curve is not a straight line except when some change takes place in phase (sl or lg)
  • The slope of the curves of the formation of metal oxide is -ve because ΔG0 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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  • ΔG value for overall reduction reaction with carbon monoxide is zero.
  • ΔG value for overall reduction reaction with a mixture of 1 mol of carbon and 1 mol of oxygen is positive
  • ΔG value for overall reduction reaction with a mixture of 2 mol of carbon and 1 mol of oxygen is positive
  • ΔG 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 Cu2S and ZnS
  • The solidified copper obtained from reverberatory furnace has blistered appearance due to evolution of SO2 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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