2.

Corrosion, Prevention and Electrochemistry

1. In the figure given below part ‘a’ represents.

a) molten tin b) molten zinc c) NH Cl 4

d) ZnCl 2

2. On which part of any metal, differential aeration type of corrosion will

occur?
a) less oxygenated part b) more oxygenated part c) less electronegative
d) None of above.
3. A team of engineers on inspection of a boiler observed that, interior part
of a boiler is more corroded than the exterior part; the type of corrosion in
this case is
a) Pitting corrosion b) crevice corrosion c) waterline corrosion d)
atmospheric corrosion.
4. Galvanized metal is not used for ……
a) to store acidic food stuffs b) to store basic food stuffs c) to store basic
food stuffs d) None of above.
5. Name the type of corrosion in the given situation. Copper sheets joined
by iron nails and exposed to humid environment.
a) atmospheric corrosion b) dry corrosion c) chemical corrosion d)
immersed corrosion
6. One of the methods of preventing corrosion of metal by applying
protective coating is ….
a) sacrificial anode b) impressed current c) galvanizing d) using alloys
7. The metal used to coat copper wire to protect it from the attack of
sulphure before its insulation by rubber is …
a) sacrificial anode b) tinning c) galvanizing d) impressed current
8. In the figure given below part ‘b’ represents.

a) molten tin b) molten zinc c) NH Cl

4
d) ZnCl flux
2

9. Identify the overall reaction, when the steel tank containing acidic
industrial waste and a small piece of copper in contact with the tank
a) Hydrogen evolution b) oxygen absorption c) concentration cell
action d) none of the above
10. In a neutral atmosphere, iron undergoes corrosion resulting in
formation yellow rust. Chemically it is called as –
a) Hydrogen evolution b) oxygen absorption c) galvanic cell action
d) none of the above
11. The metal used in the process of galvanizing to form protective coating
on iron sheet is—
a) tin b) zinc c) silver d) copper
12. Dry corrosion is also known as …
a) atmospheric corrosion b) wet corrosion c) electrochemical corrosion
d) immersed corrosion
13. Name the mechanism of corrosion in the given situation- a metallic
structure with two dissimilar metals built in a river, polluted with acidic
waste from nearby industry…
a) concentration cell action b) oxygen absorption c) Hydrogen
evolution d) none of the above
14. When steel and brass are used together in any application under humid
condition, then..
a) steel undergoes corrosion b) brass undergoes corrosion c) steel
protects corrosion d) none of the above
15. When two dissimilar metals are electrically connected the more active
metal becomes….
a) cathode b) anode c) d) none of the above
16. Several blocks of Mg are fixed to the bottom of ship is an example of -
--
a) cathodic protection b) anode protection c) galvanizing d) tinning
17. Name the type of corrosion, when steel pipe is connected to copper
plumbing..
a) atmospheric corrosion b) dry corrosion c) chemical corrosion d)
immersed corrosion
18. The best suitable alloying metal for iron or steel in cutlery is..
a) chromium b) copper c) vanadium d) molybdenum
19. The method which protects metal used in underground application
from corrosion is….
a) cathodic protection b) anode protection c) galvanizing d) tinning
20. Which of the oxide film is more protective-----
a) porous b) non-porous c) volatile d) vaporized
21. --------- is the decay of the metal.
a) Corrosion b) Deposition of the metal c) setting of metal
d) addition of salt

22. Following is the example of corrosion.

a) Deposition of metal b) setting of metal c) rusting of iron
d) electrolytes
23. Another name of the atmospheric corrosion is ----------.
a) Electrochemical corrosion b) chemical corrosion c) immersed
corrosion d) wet corrosion
24. Another name of the immersed corrosion is --------.
a) Electrochemical corrosion b) direct corrosion c) immersed corrosion
d) electrolysis
25. Action of oxygen on metal is--------.
a) Oxidation b) Reduction c) Oxide film c) Polymerisation
26. In oxidation corrosion of metal atom ---------.
a) Accept electrons b) Lose electrons c) No change d) Depends on
metal and oxygen
27. In oxidation corrosion of metal, Oxygen atom -------------.
a) Gain electron b) lose electron c) No change d) Depends on
metal and oxygen
28. A non porous film is formed by the action of oxygen on metal------.
a) Al & Sn b) Mo & Sn c) Ag & Au d) Na & Ca
29. A porous film is formed by action of oxygen on metal---------------.
a) Al & Sn b) Mo & Sn c) Ag & Au d) Na & Ca
30. Unstable film is formed by the action of oxygen on metal------------.
a) Al & Sn b) Mo & Sn c) Ag & Au d) Na & Ca
31. Immersed corrosion of metal is brought in the presence of conducting
medium through ----
a) Ionic reactions b) condensation c) addition d) polymerization
32. In galvanic cell corrosion, more active metal acts as ………..
a) Anode b) cathode c) Cathode and anode d) No cathode and anode
33. Immersed corrosion occurs at ------------.
a) Cathodic part b) Anodic part c) Cathodic and anodic part d) not any
parts
34. Electrochemical corrosion can occurs when---------.
a) Oxygen is present b) Air is present c) Liquid medium is present
(conducting) d) nitrogen is present
35. Immersed corrosion takes place in acidic medium-----------.
a) With absorption of O b) With evolution of O c) with absorption of H
2 2 2

d) With evolution of H 2

36. Wet corrosion takes place in neutral or alkaline medium is ------------

-.
a) With absorption of O b) With evolution of O c) with absorption of
2 2

H d) With evolution of H
2 2

37. In absorption of oxygen, if supply of oxygen is limited, them it forms--

------.
a) Yellow rust b) Green film c) No film d) Black anhydrous magnate
38. The iron metal corrodes if supply of Oxygen is enough then it forms---
---------.
a) Yellow rust b) Green film c) No film d) Black anhydrous magnate
39. Pitting corrosion occurs due to the formation of -------.
a) Pits & holes b) Plastic c) glass d) rubber
40. A part of metal corroded in water line corrosion-------------.
a) Just above the level of water b) at the level of water meniscus c) at the
bottom of container d) just below the level of water
41. Crevice corrosion occurs at -------------.
a) Inner part of the metal surface b) Outer part of the metal surface c)
adjacent to the gap
d) without gap of both the metal surface
42. If the position of the metal in the galvanic series depends on the
following situation.
a) Higher position, faster corrosion b) Lower position, faster corrosion
c) Higher position, lower corrosion d) No change for position in
galvanic series
43. If impurity is present in metal, rate of corrosion -----------.
a) Increases b) decreases c) increases and decreases d)
no change
44. Hardening operation can be done in a metal for the purpose of -------.
a) Increase the rate of corrosion b) decrease the rate of corrosion c) no
change d) for the preparation of alloys
45. Identify the film formed on the metal surface safeguards itself from
further corrosion------.
a) Stable film b) unstable film c) volatile film d) nonporous film
46. Galvanising is the example of …….
a) cladding b) anodic protection c) cathodic protection d) both b and c

Electrochemistry
1. An electrolytic solution is an electrically…..
a) acidic b) basic c) neutral d) none of above
2. The product obtained at cathode during electrolysis of aqueous copper
sulphate using platinum electrode is….
a) deposition of copper b) liberation of hydrogen c) liberation of
oxygen d) none of above
3. The aqueous solution of copper sulphate allows electricity to pass
through, hence it called…
a) anode b) cathode c) electrolyte d) ionization
4. The weight of substance deposited is 0.450 g, calculate current in
amperes when the process of electrolysis is carried for 20 minutes. Given:
ECE= 0.000306 g/coulomb
a) 12.25 b) 122.5 c) 1.225 d) 0.1225
5. The mathematical expression of Faraday’s first law is……
a) w = c.t b) CE=ECE x 96500 c) W /W = E /E d) W = z.c.t
1 2 1 2

6. Electrolytes conduct electricity due to presence of….

a) ions b) metal c) atom d) molecule
7. According to Faraday’s second law of electrolysis, ‘the weight of
substance liberated or liberated of the respective electrodes is directly
proportional to it’s….’
a) electrochemical equivalent b) chemical equivalent c) atomic
weight d) molecular weight
8. Calculate electrochemical equivalent of Al, if its atomic weight 27. (
valency of Al is 3)
a) 9.32x10 b) 9.32x10
-5 -3
c) 93.2x10 d) 93.2x10
-5 -3

9. Calculate the weight of substance deposited when current of 1.5 ampere

is passed through solution for 30 minutes. (Given: ECE=
0.000337g/coulomb)
a) 9.02 b) 3.33 c) 90.9 d) 0.909
10. The electro-refining of blister copper, the electrolyte used is…
a) 15% CuSO and 5-10 % H SO b) 5% CuSO and 5-10 % H SO c)
4 2 4 4 2 4

10% CuSO and 1-2 % H SO d) 12% CuSO and 2 % H SO

4 2 4 4 2 4

11. In Daniel cell, anode and cathode respectively are made up of….
a) Cu and Zn b) Zn and Cu c) Cu and Fe d) Zn and Fe
12. Name the reaction taking place at anode in Daniel cell…
a) Redox b) Reduction c) Oxidation d) None of above
13. Electrolysis of fused molten NaCl using Carbon electrode. Which of
the process will occur?
a) Na ions deposited at cathode and Cl gas liberated at anode.
+
2

b) Na ions deposited at anode and Cl gas liberated at cathode.

+
2

c) Na ions and Cl gas move towards anode.

+
2

d) No movement of the ions occur.

14. The weight of substance deposited is 1.34 g. Calculate the current in
ampere when the process of electrolysis is carried out for 10 minutes.
(ECE= 0.001118)
a) 19.9 b) 1.99 c) 0.199 d) 0.99
15. Unit of electrochemical equivalent is ….
a) Ampere b) Second c) grams d) g/coulomb
16. If 96500 coulomb of charge deposits 108 g of silver, calculate the
weight of silver deposited when 9650 coulomb of charge is passed.
a) 1.08 g b) 10.8 g c) 0.108 g d) 108 g
17. In Daniel cell, the cell reactions are…
a) Oxidation b) redox c) reduction d) none of above
18. The weight of substance liberated or deposited by passing one Faraday
of electricity is equal to…..
a) 96500 coulombs b) 9650 coulombs c) 965 coulombs d) 96.500
coulombs
19. In Zn/Zn // Cu /Cu cell, the overall cell reaction represents….
++ ++

a) Lead acid storage cell b) Ni-Cd cell c) Dry cell d) Daniel cell
20. When solid copper sulphate is dissolved in water it undergoes…..
a) Ionization b) Electrolysis c) Dissociation d) Degree of ionization
21. The potential developed at copper electrode when dipped in copper
sulphate solution is called as ….
a) Cell potential b) Reduction potential c) Oxidation potential d) None
of above
22. Relation between chemical equivalent and electrochemical equivalent
is….
a) CE= 96500 x ECE b) ECE= 96500 x CE c) CE= 9650 x ECE d)
none of above
23. During electro refining of blister copper, 1% H SO is added to
2 4

electrolyte….
a) to decrease electrical conductivity b) to increase electrical
conductivity c) to decrease the solubility of copper d) None of above
24. Calculate equivalent weight of substance if its electrochemical
equivalent is 0.000329 g.
a)3.175 b)32.5 c)3.25 d) 31.75
25. Aqueous copper sulphate solution conducts electricity due to presence
of ….
a) ions b) metal c) atom d) molecule
26. The process used for repairing of broken or worn out parts of machines
is called as…
a)Electrometallurgy b)Electro refining c) Electroplating d)Electrotyping
27. During electro refining of blister copper anode and cathode
respectively are made up of …
a) pure copper anode and pure copper cathode b) impure copper anode and
impure copper cathode c) impure copper anode and pure copper
cathode d) pure copper anode and impure copper cathode
28. In which state common salt will not conduct electricity?
a)liquid b)solid c)fused d) none of above
29. The electrolyte which will conducts electricity due to migration of ions
is….
a) Electrolysis b) electrolyte c)dissociation d)ionization
30. Calculate ECE of Cu. Atomic weight of Cu is 63.5
a) 0.329 x 10 b) 3.29 x 10 c) 3.29 x 10 d) 32.9 x 10
-4 -3 -4 -4

31. The non-rechargeable cells are called…..

a) secondary b)primary c) Concentration d) electrolytic
32. In electrochemical cells, two half cells are in contact with each other
by….
a) porous pot b) insulating wire c) partition d)none of above
33. Coating of superior metal on inferior metal by electric current is called
------------.
a) Electro refining b) Electroplating c) Electrolytic cells
d) Electrolysis
34. The method of electrolysis which is used to improve corrosion
resistance of any metal.
a)Electrometallurgy b)Electro refining c) Electroplating d)Electrotyping
35. Electrochemical equivalent of metal is Y g/coulomb. The equivalent
weight of the metal is
a) CE= 96500 x Y b) Y= 96500 x CE c) CE= 96500/Y d) Y= 96500 / CE

36. The metal which acts as an anode in Daniel cell is

a)Cu b)Zn c)Fe d)Sn
37. Which of the following is non-electrolyte?
a) solid NaCl b)Fused NaCl c)Aq. NaCl d)Aq. CuSO 4

38. The substance which allows electricity to pass through them in liquid
state are called …
a) Insulator b) nonconductor c) conductor d) none of above
39. Due to the passage of electric current, the electrolyte undergoes….
a) Ionization b) Electrolysis c) Electrolytic Dissociation d) Degree of
ionization
40. During electrolysis 2 ampere current is passed through copper sulphate
and zinc sulphate solution which are connected in series, if amount of
copper deposited is 3.17 g . Calculate the amount of Zinc deposited (CE of
Cu is 31.75 and Zn is 32.5)
a) 3.24gm b) 3.17gm c) 31.17gm d) 32.5gm
41.…….. is the substance allows electric current to pass through it.
a) Conductor b) Insulator c) Electrolyte d) Polymerisation
42. --------- conduct the electricity in molten state or in aqueous solution
and liberates ions.
a) Conductor b) Insulator c) Electrolyte d) Non-electrolyte
43. ----------- electrolyte are highly ionized in solution .
a) Weak b) Strong c) Non-electrolyte d) Electrolysis
44. Examples of strong electrolyte are -------.
a) HCl, H SO b) H CO CH COOH c) BaSO Al(OH) d) NH OH
2 4 2 3, 3 4, 3 4

45. Examples of weak electrolyte is ------------.

a) HCl b)NaOH c) KOH d) H CO 2 3

46. Example of nonelectrolyte is ---------.

a) Petrol b) NaOH c) HCl d) BaSO 4

47. Following are the example of Non-electrolyte.

a) NaOH, KOH b) Petrol, Diesel c) HCl, H SO d) CH COOH, H CO
2 4 3 2 3

48. Chemical energy is converted into electrical energy is called as ---------

---.
a) Electrochemical cell b) Electrolytic cell c) Electrolysis d) voltameter
49. ----------is an electrode connected to the negative pole of the battery.
a) Anode b) Cathode c) Electrolyte d) Non-electrolyte
50. ----------is an electrode connected to the Positive pole of the battery.
a) Anode b) Cathode c) Electrolyte d) Non-electrolyte
51. Mechanism of electrolysis Cu + 2e → Cu at cathode is -------------.
++ -

a) Primary reaction b) Secondary reaction c) Single reaction d)

Similar reaction
52. During electrolysis of CuSO solution, Cu is deposited at -----------.
4

a) Cathode b) Anode c) Cathode and Anode d) No any electrode

53. Electrolysis of aqueous CuSO solution using platinum electrode,
4

colour of CuSO electrolyte becomes faint and turns to colourless because

4

of -----------.
a) Cu Ions deposited at cathode
++
b) Cu Ions deposited at anode
++

c) O gas is evolved
2
d) Ionization of CuSO solution.4

54. Daniel cell is an example of………………..

a) Primary cell b) secondary cell c) fuel cell d) none of these
55. Electrode potential is the tendency of metal……..
a) to gain electrons b) to lose electrons c) either loss or gain electrons d)
none of the above
56. The process of obtaining pure metal from its impure form is ……
a) Electrotyping ii) electro refining c) electroplating d) none of these
57. Secondary cell is……..
a) cannot be recharged and reused b) can be recharged and reused c)
have shorter life d) have irreversible chemical reaction
58. Name of weak electrolyte….
a) NaOH b) NH4OH c) KOH d) NaCl