Practice high-yield Chemical Engineering MCQs on Stoichiometry — Part 2 with worked academic solutions for FPSC, PPSC, PAEC, OGDCL.
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Question 1 of 40
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Kinetic theory of gases stipulates that, the
Correct Answer: Option C — Absolute temperature is a measure of the kinetic energy of molecules
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Absolute temperature is a measure of the kinetic energy of molecules is the correct answer to “Kinetic theory of gases stipulates that, the”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Stoichiometry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Stoichiometry
Question 2 of 40
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At what temperature, given mass of a gas that occupies a volume of 2 litres at N.T.P. will occupy a volume of 4 litres, if the pressure of the gas is kept constant?
Correct Answer: Option A — 273°C
Detailed Academic Explanation:
273°C is the correct answer to “At what temperature, given mass of a gas that occupies a volume of 2 litres at N.T.P. will occupy a volume of 4 litres, if the pressure of the gas is kept constant”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Stoichiometry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Stoichiometry
Question 3 of 40
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40 gms each of the methane and oxygen are mixed in an empty container maintained at 40°C. The fraction of the total pressure exerted by oxygen is
Correct Answer: Option B — $$\frac{1}{3}$$
Detailed Academic Explanation:
$$\frac{1}{3}$$ is the correct answer to “40 gms each of the methane and oxygen are mixed in an empty container maintained at 40°C. The fraction of the total pressure exerted by oxygen is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Stoichiometry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Stoichiometry
Question 4 of 40
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The vapor pressure of water at 100°C is
Correct Answer: Option B — 76 cms of Hg
Detailed Academic Explanation:
76 cms of Hg is the correct answer to “The vapor pressure of water at 100°C is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Stoichiometry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Stoichiometry
Question 5 of 40
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A bypass stream in a chemical process is useful, because it
Correct Answer: Option A — Facilitates better control of the process
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Facilitates better control of the process is the correct answer to “A bypass stream in a chemical process is useful, because it”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Stoichiometry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Stoichiometry
Question 6 of 40
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Which of the following ratios defines the recycle ratio in a chemical process?
Correct Answer: Option B — Recycle stream/fresh feed stream
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Recycle stream/fresh feed stream is the correct answer to “Which of the following ratios defines the recycle ratio in a chemical process”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Stoichiometry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Stoichiometry
Question 7 of 40
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Heat of reaction is a function of the
Correct Answer: Option C — Both(a)&(b)
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both(a)&(b) is the correct answer to “Heat of reaction is a function of the”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Stoichiometry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Stoichiometry
Question 8 of 40
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Heat of reaction is not influenced by
Correct Answer: Option A — The route/method through which final products are obtained
Detailed Academic Explanation:
The route/method through which final products are obtained is the correct answer to “Heat of reaction is not influenced by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Stoichiometry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Stoichiometry
Question 9 of 40
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Unrestrained expansion of an ideal gas does not result in its cooling due to the reason that the gas molecules
Correct Answer: Option C — Do not exert attractive force on each other
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Do not exert attractive force on each other is the correct answer to “Unrestrained expansion of an ideal gas does not result in its cooling due to the reason that the gas molecules”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Stoichiometry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Stoichiometry
Question 10 of 40
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Which of the following gases will have the- highest kinetic energy per mole at the same pressure & temperature?
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “Which of the following gases will have the- highest kinetic energy per mole at the same pressure & temperature”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Stoichiometry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Stoichiometry
Question 11 of 40
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The OH - concentration in a solution having pH value 3 is
Correct Answer: Option C — 10-11
Detailed Academic Explanation:
10-11 is the correct answer to “The OH - concentration in a solution having pH value 3 is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Stoichiometry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Stoichiometry
Question 12 of 40
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The viscosity of water at room temperature may be around one
Correct Answer: Option A — Centipoise
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Centipoise is the correct answer to “The viscosity of water at room temperature may be around one”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Stoichiometry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Stoichiometry
Question 13 of 40
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A vapor that exists above its critical temperature is termed as a __________ vapor.
Correct Answer: Option C — Gaseous
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Gaseous is the correct answer to “A vapor that exists above its critical temperature is termed as a __________ vapor.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Stoichiometry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Stoichiometry
Question 14 of 40
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A gas at 0°C was subjected to constant pressure cooling until its volume became half the original volume. The temperature of the gas at this stage will be
Correct Answer: Option C — -136.5°C
Detailed Academic Explanation:
-136.5°C is the correct answer to “A gas at 0°C was subjected to constant pressure cooling until its volume became half the original volume. The temperature of the gas at this stage will be”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Stoichiometry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Stoichiometry
Question 15 of 40
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A gas at 0°C is cooled at constant pressure until its volume becomes half the original volume. The temperature of the gas at this state will be
Correct Answer: Option A — -136.5°C
Detailed Academic Explanation:
-136.5°C is the correct answer to “A gas at 0°C is cooled at constant pressure until its volume becomes half the original volume. The temperature of the gas at this state will be”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Stoichiometry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Stoichiometry
Question 16 of 40
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Which of the following is not a unit of kinematic viscosity?
Correct Answer: Option A — Poise
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Poise is the correct answer to “Which of the following is not a unit of kinematic viscosity”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Stoichiometry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Stoichiometry
Question 17 of 40
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The density of a gas 'X' is twice that of another gas 'Y'. If the molecular weight of gas 'Y' is 'M'; then the molecular weight of the gas 'X' will be
Correct Answer: Option A — 2M
Detailed Academic Explanation:
2M is the correct answer to “The density of a gas 'X' is twice that of another gas 'Y'. If the molecular weight of gas 'Y' is 'M'; then the molecular weight of the gas 'X' will be”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Stoichiometry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Stoichiometry
Question 18 of 40
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Ideal solution is formed, when its components have zero
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A & B
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both A & B is the correct answer to “Ideal solution is formed, when its components have zero”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Stoichiometry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Stoichiometry
Question 19 of 40
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The heat evolved in the combustion of benzene is represented by the equation: C 6 H 6 + 7.5O 2 = 6CO 2 + 3H 2 O, ΔH = 3264.6 kJ/kg.mole The heat energy change, when 39 gm of C 6 H 6 is burnt in an open container, will be __________ kJ/kg.mole.
Correct Answer: Option C — -1632.3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
-1632.3 is the correct answer to “The heat evolved in the combustion of benzene is represented by the equation: C 6 H 6 + 7.5O 2 = 6CO 2 + 3H 2 O, ΔH = 3264.6 kJ/kg.mole The heat energy change, when 39 gm of C 6 H 6 is burnt in an open container, will be __________ kJ/kg.mole.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Stoichiometry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Stoichiometry
Question 20 of 40
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If the pH value of a solution changes by one unit, it implies that hydrogen ion concentration in the solution will change __________ times.
Correct Answer: Option A — 10
Detailed Academic Explanation:
10 is the correct answer to “If the pH value of a solution changes by one unit, it implies that hydrogen ion concentration in the solution will change __________ times.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Stoichiometry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Stoichiometry
Question 21 of 40
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The atomic heat capacities of all solid elements __________ with decrease in temperature.
Correct Answer: Option B — Decreases
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Decreases is the correct answer to “The atomic heat capacities of all solid elements __________ with decrease in temperature.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Stoichiometry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Stoichiometry
Question 22 of 40
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At higher temperature, molal heat capacities of most of the gases (at constant pressure) __________ with increase in temperature.
Correct Answer: Option A — Increases
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Increases is the correct answer to “At higher temperature, molal heat capacities of most of the gases (at constant pressure) __________ with increase in temperature.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Stoichiometry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Stoichiometry
Question 23 of 40
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At higher temperatures, molal heat capacities for most of the gases (at constant pressure) __________ with increase in temperature.
Correct Answer: Option B — Increases
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Increases is the correct answer to “At higher temperatures, molal heat capacities for most of the gases (at constant pressure) __________ with increase in temperature.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Stoichiometry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Stoichiometry
Question 24 of 40
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Assuming that CO 2 obeys perfect gas law, calculate the density of CO 2 (in kg/m 3 ) at 263°C and 2 atm.
Correct Answer: Option B — 2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
2 is the correct answer to “Assuming that CO 2 obeys perfect gas law, calculate the density of CO 2 (in kg/m 3 ) at 263°C and 2 atm.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Stoichiometry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Stoichiometry
Question 25 of 40
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1 Pascal (unit of pressure) is equal to __________ N/m 2 .
Correct Answer: Option B — 1
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1 is the correct answer to “1 Pascal (unit of pressure) is equal to __________ N/m 2 .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Stoichiometry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Stoichiometry
Question 26 of 40
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The unit of specific heat at constant pressure, C p , in SI unit is
Correct Answer: Option B — J/kg°K
Detailed Academic Explanation:
J/kg°K is the correct answer to “The unit of specific heat at constant pressure, C p , in SI unit is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Stoichiometry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Stoichiometry
Question 27 of 40
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C p - C v , for an ideal gas is equal to
Correct Answer: Option A — R
Detailed Academic Explanation:
R is the correct answer to “C p - C v , for an ideal gas is equal to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Stoichiometry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Stoichiometry
Question 28 of 40
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A 'limiting reactant' is the one, which decides the __________ in the chemical reacation.
Correct Answer: Option B — Conversion
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Conversion is the correct answer to “A 'limiting reactant' is the one, which decides the __________ in the chemical reacation.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Stoichiometry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Stoichiometry
Question 29 of 40
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The heat of vaporisation __________ with increase in pressure.
Correct Answer: Option D — Both B and C
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both B and C is the correct answer to “The heat of vaporisation __________ with increase in pressure.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Stoichiometry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Stoichiometry
Question 30 of 40
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The vapour pressure of a solution (made by dissolving a solute in a solvent) is __________ that of the pure solvent.
Correct Answer: Option A — Less than
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Less than is the correct answer to “The vapour pressure of a solution (made by dissolving a solute in a solvent) is __________ that of the pure solvent.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Stoichiometry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Stoichiometry
Question 31 of 40
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CaCO 3 contains __________ percent of Ca by weight.
Correct Answer: Option A — 40
Detailed Academic Explanation:
40 is the correct answer to “CaCO 3 contains __________ percent of Ca by weight.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Stoichiometry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Stoichiometry
Question 32 of 40
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Percentage saturation of a vapor bearing gas is always __________ the relative saturation.
Correct Answer: Option B — Smaller than
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Smaller than is the correct answer to “Percentage saturation of a vapor bearing gas is always __________ the relative saturation.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Stoichiometry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Stoichiometry
Question 33 of 40
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C p equals C v at
Correct Answer: Option B — 0°K
Detailed Academic Explanation:
0°K is the correct answer to “C p equals C v at”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Stoichiometry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Stoichiometry
Question 34 of 40
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$$\frac{{{{\text{C}}_{\text{p}}}}}{{{{\text{C}}_{\text{v}}}}}$$ for monoatomic gases is
Correct Answer: Option B — 1.66
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1.66 is the correct answer to “$$\frac{{{{\text{C}}_{\text{p}}}}}{{{{\text{C}}_{\text{v}}}}}$$ for monoatomic gases is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Stoichiometry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Stoichiometry
Question 35 of 40
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Specific gravity on API scale is given by the relation(where, G = specific gravity at 15.5°C).
Correct Answer: Option B — °API = (141.5/G) - 131.5
Detailed Academic Explanation:
°API = (141.5/G) - 131.5 is the correct answer to “Specific gravity on API scale is given by the relation(where, G = specific gravity at 15.5°C).”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Stoichiometry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Stoichiometry
Question 36 of 40
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C p is expressed in S.I. unit as
Correct Answer: Option A — J/kg.°K
Detailed Academic Explanation:
J/kg.°K is the correct answer to “C p is expressed in S.I. unit as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Stoichiometry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Stoichiometry
Question 37 of 40
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The number of water molecules present in a drop of water weighing 0.018 gm is 6.023 x __________
Correct Answer: Option C — 1020
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1020 is the correct answer to “The number of water molecules present in a drop of water weighing 0.018 gm is 6.023 x __________”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Stoichiometry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Stoichiometry
Question 38 of 40
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One kg of saturated steam at 100°C and 1.01325 bar is contained in a rigid walled vessel. It lias a volume of 1.673 m 3 . It cools to 98°C; the saturation pressure is 0.943 bar; one kg of water vapour under these conditions has a volume of 1.789 m 3 . The latent heat of condensation (kJ/kg -1 ) under these conditions is
Correct Answer: Option C — 2263
Detailed Academic Explanation:
2263 is the correct answer to “One kg of saturated steam at 100°C and 1.01325 bar is contained in a rigid walled vessel. It lias a volume of 1.673 m 3 . It cools to 98°C; the saturation pressure is 0.943 bar; one kg of water vapour under these conditions has a volume of 1.789 m 3 . The latent heat of condensation (kJ/kg -1 ) under these conditions is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Stoichiometry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Stoichiometry
Question 39 of 40
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1 ata is equivalent to
Correct Answer: Option D — 1 kgf/cm2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1 kgf/cm2 is the correct answer to “1 ata is equivalent to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Stoichiometry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Stoichiometry
Question 40 of 40
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1 centipoise is equivalent to
Correct Answer: Option C — 2.42 lb/ft.hr
Detailed Academic Explanation:
2.42 lb/ft.hr is the correct answer to “1 centipoise is equivalent to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Stoichiometry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Stoichiometry
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