Practice high-yield Chemistry & Applied Chemical Sciences MCQs on Thermochemistry — Part 2 with worked academic solutions for MDCAT, CSS, PMS, PPSC, FPSC.
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Question 1 of 22
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The source of electrical energy on the Apollo Moon flights was
Correct Answer: Option B — H2 - O2 fuel cell
Detailed Academic Explanation:
H2 - O2 fuel cell is the correct answer to “The source of electrical energy on the Apollo Moon flights was”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Thermochemistry.
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Question 2 of 22
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When ammonium chloride is dissolved in water, the solution becomes cold. The change is
Correct Answer: Option C — super cooling
Detailed Academic Explanation:
super cooling is the correct answer to “When ammonium chloride is dissolved in water, the solution becomes cold. The change is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Thermochemistry.
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Question 3 of 22
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Which one of the following pairs of materials serves as electrodes in chargeable batteries commonly used in devices such as torchlights, electric shavers etc?
Correct Answer: Option A — Nickel and cadmium
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Nickel and cadmium is the correct answer to “Which one of the following pairs of materials serves as electrodes in chargeable batteries commonly used in devices such as torchlights, electric shavers etc”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Thermochemistry.
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Question 4 of 22
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Among the following respiration is which type of process?
Correct Answer: Option A — Exothermic process
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Exothermic process is the correct answer to “Among the following respiration is which type of process”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Thermochemistry.
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Question 5 of 22
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During the evaporation of a liquid
Correct Answer: Option B — the enthalpy increases
Detailed Academic Explanation:
the enthalpy increases is the correct answer to “During the evaporation of a liquid”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Thermochemistry.
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Question 6 of 22
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When a spoon is to be electroplated with nickel the spoon is
Correct Answer: Option C — made cathode and a pure nickel red, the anode
Detailed Academic Explanation:
made cathode and a pure nickel red, the anode is the correct answer to “When a spoon is to be electroplated with nickel the spoon is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Thermochemistry.
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Question 7 of 22
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A conductivity cell is platinised
Correct Answer: Option C — to avoid polarisation effect
Detailed Academic Explanation:
to avoid polarisation effect is the correct answer to “A conductivity cell is platinised”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Thermochemistry.
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Question 8 of 22
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Which one among the following metals is more reactive than hydrogen?
Correct Answer: Option D — Tin
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Tin is the correct answer to “Which one among the following metals is more reactive than hydrogen”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Thermochemistry.
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Question 9 of 22
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Galvanised iron sheets are protected fromrusting due to presence of a layer of
Correct Answer: Option C — zinc
Detailed Academic Explanation:
zinc is the correct answer to “Galvanised iron sheets are protected fromrusting due to presence of a layer of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Thermochemistry.
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Question 10 of 22
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Aluminium surfaces are of ten 'anodised'. This means the deposition of a layer of
Correct Answer: Option B — aluminium oxide
Detailed Academic Explanation:
aluminium oxide is the correct answer to “Aluminium surfaces are of ten 'anodised'. This means the deposition of a layer of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Thermochemistry.
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Question 11 of 22
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If a refrigerator's door is kept open, then
Correct Answer: Option B — room will be heated
Detailed Academic Explanation:
room will be heated is the correct answer to “If a refrigerator's door is kept open, then”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Thermochemistry.
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Question 12 of 22
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A smuggler could not carry gold by depositing iron on the gold surface, because
Correct Answer: Option B — gold has higher standard reduction potential than iron
Detailed Academic Explanation:
gold has higher standard reduction potential than iron is the correct answer to “A smuggler could not carry gold by depositing iron on the gold surface, because”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Thermochemistry.
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Question 13 of 22
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What is an endothermic reaction?
Correct Answer: Option B — Reaction in which heat is absorbed
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Reaction in which heat is absorbed is the correct answer to “What is an endothermic reaction”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Thermochemistry.
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Question 14 of 22
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Which of the following reaction is an example of exothermic reaction?
Correct Answer: Option D — All options are correct
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All options are correct is the correct answer to “Which of the following reaction is an example of exothermic reaction”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Thermochemistry.
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Question 15 of 22
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The depolarisation in a primary cells is used for the purpose of
Correct Answer: Option B — increasing the emf of the cell
Detailed Academic Explanation:
increasing the emf of the cell is the correct answer to “The depolarisation in a primary cells is used for the purpose of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Thermochemistry.
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Question 16 of 22
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When an acid cell is charged, then
Correct Answer: Option A — voltage of cell increases
Detailed Academic Explanation:
voltage of cell increases is the correct answer to “When an acid cell is charged, then”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Thermochemistry.
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Question 17 of 22
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To protect iron against corrosion, the durable metal plating on it, is
Correct Answer: Option C — zinc plating
Detailed Academic Explanation:
zinc plating is the correct answer to “To protect iron against corrosion, the durable metal plating on it, is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Thermochemistry.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Thermochemistry
Question 18 of 22
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Consider the following statements. The electrochemical series helps 1. in extraction of metals. 2. in protecting themetal fromcorrosion. 3. in comparing the reactivity of metals. Which of the above is/are true?
Correct Answer: Option D — 1, 2 and 3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1, 2 and 3 is the correct answer to “Consider the following statements. The electrochemical series helps 1. in extraction of metals. 2. in protecting themetal fromcorrosion. 3. in comparing the reactivity of metals. Which of the above is/are true”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Thermochemistry.
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Question 19 of 22
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Which of the following statements about the commonly used automobile battery are true? 1. It is usually a lead-acid battery. 2. It has six cells with a potential of 2V each. 3. Its cells work as galvanic cells while discharging power. 4. It cells work as electrolytic cells while recharging. Select the correct answer:
Correct Answer: Option A — 1, 2, 3 and 4
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1, 2, 3 and 4 is the correct answer to “Which of the following statements about the commonly used automobile battery are true? 1. It is usually a lead-acid battery. 2. It has six cells with a potential of 2V each. 3. Its cells work as galvanic cells while discharging power. 4. It cells work as electrolytic cells while recharging. Select the correct answer:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Thermochemistry.
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Question 20 of 22
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In an electrochemical cell that functions as a voltaic cell
Correct Answer: Option D — reduction occurs at the cathode
Detailed Academic Explanation:
reduction occurs at the cathode is the correct answer to “In an electrochemical cell that functions as a voltaic cell”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Thermochemistry.
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Question 21 of 22
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The conduction of electricity through the electrolyte solution is due to
Correct Answer: Option B — the movement of ions of electrolyte
Detailed Academic Explanation:
the movement of ions of electrolyte is the correct answer to “The conduction of electricity through the electrolyte solution is due to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Thermochemistry.
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Question 22 of 22
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In an experiment, salt of Sodium Carbonate (Na 2 CO 3 ) is dissolved in Water (H 2 O), then NaOH and a carbonic acid is formed. This experment is an example of
Correct Answer: Option B — hydrolysis
Detailed Academic Explanation:
hydrolysis is the correct answer to “In an experiment, salt of Sodium Carbonate (Na 2 CO 3 ) is dissolved in Water (H 2 O), then NaOH and a carbonic acid is formed. This experment is an example of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Thermochemistry.
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