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CHEMICAL EFFECTS OF ELECTRIC CURRENT MCQs

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Question 41.


If we allow current to pass through the given set up for some time, which of the following can be observed? If We Allow Current To Pass Through The Given Set Up For Som...


  1.     Copper gets deposited on the electrode connected to the positive terminal of the battery.
  2.     Copper gets dissolved into the solution from electrode connected to negative terminal.
  3.     Copper gets deposited on the electrode connected to the negative terminal of the battery.
  4.     Copper residues settle in the electrolyte.
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Copper gets deposited on the electrode connected to the negative terminal of the battery.
:
C
When electric current is passed through the copper sulphate solution, copper sulphate dissociates into Cu2+ and SO24 ions. The Cu2+ get drawn to the electrode connected to the negative terminal of the battery and gets deposited on it.
Question 42.


A sugar solution is a better conductor of electricity when compared to a salt solution.


  1.     True
  2.     False
  3.     Cells of the battery drain very quickly.
  4.     Circuit gets overloaded.
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> False
:
B

A solution can conduct electricity when it has ions which act as charge carriers. When sugar is added to water, it does not produce ions to facilitate electrical conductivity. On the other hand, a salt solution has ions to conduct electricity. So, a sugar solution is a poor conductor as compared to a salt solution.


Question 43.


Poor conductors of electricity can allow electricity to pass through them under certain conditions.


  1.     True
  2.     False
  3.     equal
  4.     more
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> True
:
A
A material is said to be a good conductor if it allows electricity to pass through it easily. Materials which are classified as poor conductors does not also allow electricity to pass through them easily. However, if the electrical source is strong enough, it may allow to pass electric current through it. For example, air is a poor conductor of electricity. However, during lightning, air allows the electric current to pass through it.
Question 44.


Which of the following is true?


  1.     Distilled water conducts electricity
  2.     Salt solution does not conduct electricity
  3.     Dilute hydrochloric acid conducts electricity
  4.     Dilute hydrochloric acid does not conduct electricity
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Dilute hydrochloric acid conducts electricity
:
C

Pure water that is completely free of all salts is a bad conductor of electricity. Distilled water is an example. To make it conducting, it should have ions to carry charges. Substances like salts, acids and bases when dissolved in water dissociate to form ions. So, they conduct electricity.


Question 45.


While testing an LED, it is advised not to close the circuit for a long time. The reason for this is:


  1.     The LED gets damaged.
  2.     The wires burn up.
  3.     Cells of the battery drain very quickly.
  4.     Circuit gets overloaded.
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Cells of the battery drain very quickly.
:
C
When the circuit is closed, charges start flowing from one end to the other. While checking the LED, the circuit should not be closed for a long time. Otherwise, the cells of the battery will drain very quickly as this offers very little resistance to the flow of current.
Question 46.


When electric current is passed through an incandescent bulb, the bulb gives light. Identify the proper reason.


  1.     Electric effect of current
  2.     Chemical effect of current
  3.     Heating effect of current
  4.     Magnetic effect of current
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Heating effect of current
:
C

The electric current in a metal wire is nothing but the flow of electrons. When these electrons pass through the filament of the bulb, it produces heat and thereby light energy.  Hence, this heating effect of electric current is responsible for the glow.


Question 47.


A battery is formed when two or more cells are connected together.


  1.     True
  2.     False
  3.     Heating effect of current
  4.     Magnetic effect of current
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> True
:
A
When two or more cells are connected together end-to-end, it makes a battery. The typical advantage of connecting cells in a battery is to add the voltage of all the cells together to get a higher voltage.
Question 48.


A coating of _________ is usually deposited on iron to protect it from corrosion.


  1.     Aluminium
  2.     Zinc
  3.     Gold
  4.     Copper
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> Zinc
:
B
Rusting of iron takes place in the presence of oxygen, moisture present in the air. A coating of zinc is deposited on the iron to protect it from corrosion and formation of rust. The layer of zinc prevents oxygen from reacting with the iron, making the iron object last much longer.
Question 49.


LED is an abbreviation for:


  1.     Lightning Emergency Drum
  2.     Laser Emitting Disc
  3.     Light Emitting Diode
  4.     Laser Emitting Display
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> Light Emitting Diode
:
C
LED stands for Light Emitting Diode. Compared to an electric bulb, it requires less current for it to glow. It is used in a tester to check the conductivity of the liquid.
Question 50.


We know that distilled water is a poor conductor of electricity. Which of the following can be added to distilled water to make it a good conductor?


  1.     Common salt
  2.     Sugar
  3.     Oil
  4.     Kerosene
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> Common salt
:
A
Pure water that is completely free of all salts is a bad conductor of electricity. To make it conducting, it should have ions to carry charges. Salts, when dissolved in water, can produce ions that can carry electricity. The chemical formula of common salt is NaCl (Sodium Chloride). It dissociates into sodium ion and chloride ion which act like charge carriers to conduct electricity.
Sugar, glucose, and kerosene do not form ions in water and cannot conduct electricity.

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