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Corrosion and rancidity - class-IX

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Which of the following methods is not used to coat metallic elements to prevent corrosion?

  1. Electroplating

  2. Metal cladding

  3. Metal spraying

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Electroplating is the process of plating one metal onto another by hydrolysis, most commonly for decorative purposes or to prevent corrosion of a metal. Metal cladding is the bonding together of dissimilar metals. It is different from fusion welding or glueing as a method to fasten the metals together. In metal spraying a wide range of metals is sprayed onto the surface of another metal. All of these methods are used to prevent corrosion.

Rusting of iron is :

  1. an oxidation reaction

  2. a reduction reaction

  3. a redox reaction

  4. a displacement reaction


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Rusting of iron is a redox reaction because iron is oxidised from $0$ to $+3$ oxidation state and oxygen is reduced from $0$ to $-2.$

$4Fe+3O _2 \rightarrow 2Fe _2O _3$

Rust is a\an ________ salt.

  1. hydrated

  2. anhydrous

  3. acidic

  4. basic


Correct Option: A,D
Explanation:

Rust general formula is $Fe _2O _3.nH _2O$. It is basic in nature.

Assertion: Zinc is coated on the iron to prevent corrosion in a process called galvanization.
Reason: Zinc is a stronger reducing agent than iron and is more easily oxidized than iron.
  1. Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion

  2. Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion

  3. Assertion is true but Reason is false

  4. Assertion is false but Reason is true

  5. Both Assertion and Reason are false


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Coating of iron with zinc to prevent corrosion is called galvanization.
Steel is dipped in a bath of molten zinc. The zinc coated iron is called galvanized iron. Zinc $(E^o=-0.763 : V)$ is stringer reducing agent than iron $(E^o=-0.44 : V)$ and is more easily oxidized than iron . Thus during corrosion, Zn is oxidized instead of Fe.

When the lead accumulator is charged, it acts as:

  1. an electrolytic cell

  2. a galvanic cell

  3. a Daniel cell

  4. none of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

During the charging of a lead accumulator cell, the electical energy is stored in the form of chemical energy. Thus, the electrical energy derives non-spontaneous chemical reactions. Hence, during charging, the lead accumulator cell acts as an electrolytic cell.

When lead storage battery is charged:

  1. lead dioxide dissolves

  2. sulphuric acid is regenerated

  3. lead electrode becomes coated with lead sulphate

  4. the concentration of sulphuric acid decreases


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

During charging of lead storage battery, sulphuric acid is regenerated. The net cell reaction during charging is $ PbS{ O } _{ 4 } +{ 2{ H } _{ 2 }O  }  \xrightarrow {  }  Pb  +  Pb{ O } _{ 2 }  +  2{ H } _{ 2 }{ SO } _{ 4 }  $

Hence, option B is correct.

Which of the following is/are true regarding rancidity?

  1. On keeping for long time, the oxidation of oils and fats, changes the taste and odour of food.

  2. To prevent rancidity, food is stored in air tight containers.

  3. Rancidity can also be prevented by addition of antioxidants.

  4. To prevent rancidity, packed food items are flushed with an inert gas like nitrogen.


Correct Option: A,B,C,D
Explanation:

The following are true regarding rancidity. On keeping for long time, the oxidation of oils and fats, changes the taste and odor of food and makes them unfit for consumption. To prevent rancidity, food is stored in air tight containers. Rancidity can also be prevented by addition of antioxidants. To prevent rancidity, packed food items are flushed with an inert gas like nitrogen.

Number of Faradays involved in the net reaction of Lead accumulator is __________.

  1. 1

  2. 0.5

  3. 2

  4. cannot be predicted


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

For lead accumulator battery, the oxidation reaction at anode  requires two moles of electrons. Similarly, the reduction reaction at cathode  requires two moles of electrons. Hence, the number of Faradays involved in the net reaction of Lead accumulator is 2.
Note: 1 Faraday is equal to the amount of charge on 1 mole of electrons.

During the charging of lead accumulator battery voltage varies from:

  1. $2.15$ V to $1.88$ V

  2. $1.88$ V to $2.0$ V

  3. $1.88$ V to $2.15$ V

  4. does not change


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

When the lead accumulator battery is charged, the voltage range is 1.88 V to 2.15 V as the concentration of sulphuric acid varies from 5% to 40%.


Hence, option C is correct.

Calcium hydroxide $\xrightarrow {\Delta}$ Calcium oxide + water. Identify the type of chemical reaction:

  1. Decomposition Reactions

  2. Neutralization Reactions

  3. Displacement Reactions

  4. Combination Reactions


Correct Option: A

Balance the reaction of copper sulphide with dilute hydrochloric acid. 

  1. ${ Cu } _{ 2 }S+2HCl\rightarrow { 2CuCl }+{ H } _{ 2 }S$

  2. ${ Cu } _{ 2 }S+HCl\rightarrow { CuCl }+{ H } _{ 2 }S$

  3. ${ Cu } _{ 2 }S+HCl\rightarrow { CuCl } _{ 2 }+{ H } _{ 2 }+{S}$

  4. $2{ Cu } _{ 2 }S+2HCl\rightarrow 2{ CuCl } _{ 2 }+{ S } _{ 2 }+{H} _{2}S$


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

$Cu _2S+2HCl\longrightarrow 2CuCl+H _2S$

No. of Atom | No. of Atom | | --- | --- | --- | | $Cu$ |  $2$ | $2$ | | $S$ | $1$ | $1$ | | $H$ | $2$ | $2$ | | $Cl$ | $2$ | $2$ |

Correct balanced equation from the following reactions is:

  1. $S + 3HNO _3 \rightarrow H _2SO _4 + NO _2 + 3H _2O$

  2. $S + HNO _3 \rightarrow H _2SO _4 + 2NO _2 + H _2O$

  3. $S + 3HNO _3 \rightarrow H _2SO _4 + 6NO _2 + 2H _2O$

  4. $S + 6HNO _3 \rightarrow H _2SO _4 + 6NO _2 + 2H _2O$


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Reaction:
$S + 6HNO _3 \rightarrow H _2SO _4 + 6NO _2 + 2H _2O$

Give a balanced equation for thermal dissociation of a solid [both containing the chloride ion].

  1. $2{ NH } _{ 4 }Cl\left( s \right) \rightleftharpoons { N _2H _6}\left( g \right) +2HCl\left( g \right) $

  2. ${ NH } _{ 4 }Cl\left( s \right) \rightleftharpoons { NH } _{ 3 }\left( g \right) +Cl _2\left( g \right) $

  3. ${ NH } _{ 4 }Cl\left( s \right) \rightleftharpoons { NH } _{ 3 }\left( g \right) +H _2\left( g \right) $

  4. ${ NH } _{ 4 }Cl\left( s \right) \rightleftharpoons { NH } _{ 3 }\left( g \right) +HCl\left( g \right) $


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

On heating ammonium chloride above 340$^0$C it decomposes into mixture of ammonia and hydrochloric gas. It is a reversible reaction.
${ NH } _{ 4 }Cl\left( s \right) \rightleftharpoons { NH } _{ 3 }\left( g \right) +HCl\left( g \right) $

The main cause of rancidity in foods is:

  1. bacteria

  2. proteins

  3. antioxidants

  4. oxidation of the fatty acid molecule


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The condition produced by aerial oxidation of fats and oils in food, due to which unpleasant taste and smell occurs is called as rancidity.

The term used to indicate the development of unpleasant smell and taste in fat and oil-containing foods due to aerial oxidation is:

  1. acidity

  2. radioactivity

  3. rabidity

  4. rancidity


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The term used to indicate the development of unpleasant smell and taste in fat and oil containing foods due to aerial oxidation is rancidity.
The process of oxidizing fatty and oily substances is called as rancidity.

The term 'rancidity' represents:

  1. acid rain

  2. oxidation of fatty food

  3. rottening of fruit

  4. fading of coloured clothes in the sun


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rancidity is a very general term and in its most general meaning, it refers to the spoilage of a food in such a way that it becomes undesirable (and usually unsafe) for consumption.During the process of oxidative rancidity, oxygen molecules interact with the structure of the oil and damage its natural structure in a way that can change its odor, its taste, and its safety for consumption.

Glucose saline is used as:

  1. salt drink

  2. health drink

  3. soft drink

  4. re-hydrating solution


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Glucose is used in oral rehydration therapy as it increases the uptake of water and sodium by the intestines.

Some oils and fats give a bad smell and taste because of  _________ .

  1. rancidity

  2. decomposition reaction

  3. hydrogenation reaction

  4. double displacement reaction 


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rancidity is the oxidation of oils and fats changing their taste and smell. Specifically, it is the hydrolysis and/or auto-oxidation of fats into short-chain aldehydes and ketones which are objectionable in taste and odour.

How many molecules of $CO _2$ are formed when one molecule of $C _6H _{12}O _6$ is oxidised in our body?

  1. $4$

  2. $2$

  3. $6$

  4. $8$


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
In our body, sugar $(C _6H _12O _6)$ is oxidised by the oxygen.WE breath and energy is produced. $CO _2$ is produced which we release into the atmosphere.
The reactioncan be represented by:
$C _6H _12O _6$ $+$ $6CO _2$ $\longrightarrow $  $6CO _2$ $+$ $6H _2O$ $+$ $energy$
Hence, 6 molecules of $CO _2$ is formed.

The moles of oxygen and carbondioxide involved in glycolysis are respectively:

  1. $4,6$

  2. $4,4$

  3. $6,6$

  4. $8,6$


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

$C _6H _{12}O _6 +6O _2 \rightarrow 6CO _2+6H _2O$. 


The moles of oxygen and carbon dioxide involved in the reaction is $6,6$.

Hence, the correct option is $\text{C}$

Rancidity of fats can be prevented by antioxidants.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
Rancidity- it is the complete or incomplete oxidation or hydrolysis of fats and oils when exposed to air, light, moisture or by bacterial action, resulting in unpleasant taste and odour.
Rancidity can be prevented by:-
  • Storing foods away from light, In the absence of light the oxidation process of fats and oils slows down and thus rancidity is retarded. 
  • Adding antioxidants to foods containing fats and oils.

Solid calcium oxide reacts vigorously with water to form calcium hydroxide accompanied by liberation of heat. This process is called slaking of lime. Which among the following is (are) true about slaking of lime?
(i) It is an endothermic reaction
(ii) It is an exothermic reaction
(iii) The pH of the resulting solution will be more than seven
(iv) The pH of the resulting solution will be less than seven

  1. (i) and (ii)

  2. (ii) and (iii)

  3. (i) and (iv)

  4. (iii) and (iv)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Slaking, the process of turning the traditional building material lime from calcium oxide (burnt lime or quicklime) into calcium hydroxide (slaked lime, slack lime, limewater, pickling lime or hydrated lime).
Its exothermic process and as calcium hydroxide is basic so pH will be greater than 7.

Reactions in which energy is absorbed are known as........... reactions.

  1. endothermic

  2. exothermic

  3. Synthesis

  4. Combination


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Endothermic reactions:
These are reactions that take in energy from the surroundings. The energy is usually transferred as heat energy, causing the reaction mixture and its surroundings to get colder. The temperature decrease can also be detected using a thermometer. 

Rancidity can be prevented by -

  1. adding anti-oxidants

  2. packing oily food in nitrogen gas

  3. packing oily food in argon gas

  4. use of spices


Correct Option: A,B,D
Explanation:

Rancidity is decomposition of oils, fats and lipids. It normally happens when food items are stored for a long time and gets exposed to oxygen.. Rancidity can be prevented by adding anti-oxidants, vacuum packing, replacing air by nitrogen, refrigeration of the food-stuff or packaging of food items in airtight containers.

Which step(s) in glycolysis require the input of energy?

  1. The glucose priming step

  2. The phosphorylation of glucose

  3. The phosphorylation of fructose 6-phosphate

  4. All of these steps require the input of energy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are two phases of glycolysis. Priming phase because it requires an input of energy in form of 2 ATPs per glucose molecule and the pay off phase because energy is released in the form of 4 ATPs. The phosphorylation of glucose uses ATP mas the source of phosphate and produce glucose$-6-$phosphate. The second ATP is used in phosphorylation of fructose$-6-$phosphate to fructose$-6-$bisphosphate. All of the given steps requires the input of energy.

In electrochemical passivity:

  1. thin visible oxide film is formed

  2. thin invisible oxide film is formed

  3. thick visible oxide film is formed

  4. thick invisible oxide films formed


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

During electrochemical passivisation, the metal surface is made inactive by formation of thin invisible oxide layer on the surface. 


This is done by the oxidation of metal on metal surface.

Hence, option B is correct.

Any article of iron if left in open for some time, acquires a film of brownish substance (rust) having chemical formula:

  1. $Fe _3O _4$

  2. $Fe _2O _3$

  3. FeO

  4. $Fe(OH) _2$


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Iron reacts with air to form iron oxide(III) which is known by the name rust or rusting of iron. Rust is an iron oxide or red oxide formed by the redox reaction of iron and oxygen in the presence of water or air moisture. Rust consist of hydrated iron oxide.

Rusting of iron takes place only when both ...................... and ...................... are present.

  1. Air, moisture

  2. Oil, sand

  3. Sand, water

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rusting of iron takes place only when both air and moisture are present.

Why corrosion is more seen in damp areas?

  1. Damp areas are deficient of light

  2. Damp areas provides air and water

  3. Both $A$ and $B$

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Damp areas alone supplies both the things air and water required for the rusting of iron.

Corrosion occurs due to:
a) action of water on the metal.
b) action of air on the metal.
c) action of temperature on the metal.

  1. a, b

  2. b, c

  3. a, c

  4. all of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

An action of air and water gradually eats up the metal. This eating up of metals by the action of air and moisture on their surface is called corrosion.

Which of the following methods is suitable for preventing an iron frying pan from rusting?

  1. Applying grease

  2. Applying paint

  3. Applying a coating of zinc

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

We can prevent iron getting rusted by applying a coat of zinc or a thin coat of plastic helps to prevent rust. The process for coating metal like iron or steel with a thin zinc layer is known as galvanization.

The surface of some metals, such as iron, is corroded when they are exposed to moist air for a long period of time. This phenomenon is known as __________ .
  1. Erosion

  2. Corrosion

  3. Rusting

  4. Both A and B


Correct Option: B

Given,
$E _{Ag^{+}/Ag}^{\circ}  = +0.80V, E _{Co^{2+}/Co}^{\circ} = -0.28 V, E _{Cu^{2+}/Cu}^{\circ} = +0.34 V, E _{Zn^{2+}/Zn}^{\circ} = -0.76V$, 
Which metal will corrode to greater extent?

  1. $Ag$

  2. $Cu$

  3. $Co$

  4. $Zn$


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Metal having much more positive potential will Oxidise less easily and coorrode slowly and vice-versa. So, Zinc will corrode fastly.

According to electrochemical theory of corrosion involves:

  1. cathodic dissolution of metal

  2. cathodic deposition of metal

  3. anodic dissolution of metal

  4. anodic deposition of metal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In corrosion $Fe^{2+}$ get oxidised to $Fe^{3+}$ which takes place on anode surface.

Anode: $Fe(s)\rightarrow { Fe }^{ 2+ }+2{ e }^{ - }$
Cathod:${ O } _{ 2 }+4{ H }^{ + }+4{ e }^{ - }\rightarrow { 2H } _{ 2 }O$
Overall:$2Fe(s)+{ O } _{ 2 }+4{ H }^{ + }\rightarrow 2{ Fe }^{ 2+ }+{ H } _{ 2 }O$
             ${ 4Fe }^{ 2+ }+{ O } _{ 2 }+(2+4x){ H } _{ 2 }O\rightarrow { 2Fe } _{ 2 }{ O } _{ 3 }.x{ H } _{ 2 }O+4{ H }^{ + }$
So,$Fe^{3+}$ get deposited on metal surface.

Which metal is usefull for protection of iron by corrosion?

  1. Aluminium

  2. Sodium

  3. Zinc

  4. Copper


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A thin layer of zinc coats other metals such as iron. It protects the iron from corrosion. Also since zinc is a more reactive metal it acts as a sacrificial metal. The oxygen in the air reacts with zinc to form zinc oxide, thus protecting the iron.

Which of the following will be most easily corroded in moist air?

  1. $Zn$

  2. $Fe$

  3. $Ni$

  4. $Sn$


Correct Option: B
Explanation:
When iron ( $Fe$ ) is exposed to moist air, it reacts with oxygen to form rust.

The formation of a rust is a very complex process, which is thought to begin with the oxidation of iron to ferrous ( iron"+2") ions.

Iron metal reacts in moist air by oxidation to give a hydrated iron oxide. This does not protect the iron surface to further reaction since it flakes off, exposing more iron metal to oxidation. This process is called rusting.

2 ml ethanoic acid was taken in test tubes - A, B and C. 2 ml, 4 ml and 8 ml of water was added to the test tubes A, B and C respectively. Which test tube will show clear solution?

  1. only A

  2. only B

  3. only A and B

  4. all


Correct Option: A

Iron and rust are the same things.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Iron and rust are different thing.

When iron $(Fe)$ undergoes corrosion it form iron oxide $(Fe _2O _3)$ which is nothing but a rust.

In the atmosphere of industrial smog, copper corrodes to form:

  1. basic copper carbonate and sulphate

  2. copper oxide

  3. copper sulphide

  4. copper nitrate


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Architectural structures built with copper corrode to give green verdigris (copper carbonate). It can be a mixture of carbonate and sulfate compounds in various amounts, depending upon environmental conditions such as sulfur-containing acid rain.

Rusting of iron is catalysed by :

  1. H$^+$ ions

  2. dissolved $CO _2$ in water

  3. O$ _2$

  4. impurities present


Correct Option: A,B,C,D
Explanation:

The hydrogen ions and the dissolved gases such as carbon dioxide and water catalyze the rusting of iron.
Certain impurities also catalyze the rusting of iron.

State True or False.
Corrosion of motor cars is the major problem in the winter, when salt is spread on road to melt ice and snow.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

If two metals are made to touch under the surface of an electrolyte they constitute a short circuited cell. Corrosion is a greater problem in winter when the salts are laided as chromium and iron are the two metals and NaCl act as an electrolyte.

State True or False.

Corrosion of iron is a redox process.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rusting of iron is corrosion of iron. Rusting of iron takes place when iron corrodes in the presence of water and oxygen. It is a redox reaction whereby oxygen acts as an oxidising agent while iron acts as a reducing agent. When iron is contact with water, a simple chemical cell is formed.

Iron is not protected from rusting by:

  1. galvanization

  2. electroplating with $Ni$ or $Cr$

  3. heating the iron to redness in steam

  4. treating it with $H _{3}PO _{4}$


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Phosphoric acid will not form a protective coating of iron oxide on the surface of iron. A strong oxidizing agent such as nitric acid is required for this process.

Iron articles rust readily whereas steel which is also mainly made of iron will not undergo corrosion.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
  • One of the properties of iron is that it reacts with oxygen in the presence of moisture and gets corroded by forming rust.
  • Air contains oxygen and moisture. Hence, iron readily rust when exposed to air.
  • Steel (stainless steel, not mild steel) is an alloy of iron having the property to resist corrosion including rusting. Hence, stainless steel, though it contains iron, does not undergo corrosion. 

The technique of protecting a metal from corrosion by connecting it to a second metal (that is more easily oxidized) is called:

  1. galvanization

  2. anodic protection

  3. cathodic protection

  4. sacrificial protection


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In cathodic protection, the more easily oxidized metal is attached to the metal which is to be protected. This results in corrosion of more easily oxidized metal. The other metal is thus protected from corrosion.

Which metals does not corrode easily?

  1. Gold

  2. Iron

  3. Aluminium

  4. Zinc


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

In the activity series, metals are on the top of the series react and corrode easily as these metals are highly reactive like iron corrodes easily in the presence of water and air forming its oxide layer while metals present at the bottom are least reactive and do not corrode easily like gold, silver and platinum are some of them.


Option $(A)$ is correct.

If edible oil is allowed to stand for a long time in an iron or tin container, the oil becomes rancid.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

If edible oil is allowed to stand for a long time in an iron or tin container the fatty acids in the oil react with rust flakes or powder to form salts. These salts contaminate the oil and hence the oil becomes rancid. Thus the above statement is true.

A shiny brown-coloured element 'X' on heating in air becomes black in colour. Name the element 'X'?

  1. Sodium

  2. Calcium

  3. Copper

  4. Aluminium


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

'X' is copper (Cu) and the black-coloured compound formed is copper oxide(CuO). The equation of the reaction involved on heating copper is given below:

$\underset{(Shiny\,brown\,in\,colour)}{2Cu} + O _2 \overset{Heat}{\rightarrow} \underset{(Black\,in\,colour)}{2CuO}$

Assertion: Rusting of Fe is quicker in saline water than in ordinary water.
Reason: Presence of $Na^+$ and $Cl^-$ ions increase the conductance of the saline water.

  1. Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion

  2. Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion

  3. Assertion is true but Reason is false

  4. Assertion is false but Reason is true

  5. Both Assertion and Reason are false


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The $Na^{\oplus}$ and $Cl^{\ominus}$ present in saline water increase the conductance of the solution in contact with the metal surface. This accelerates the formation of $Fe^{2+}$ ions and hence that of rust, $Fe _2O _3 \cdot xH _2O$

No rusting takes place in absence of moisture. 

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rust is an iron oxide, usually red oxide formed by the redox reaction of iron and oxygen in the presence of water or air moisture. Given sufficient time, oxygen and water, any iron mass will eventually convert entirely to rust and disintegrate. No rusting takes place in absence of moisture. 

An oxide of iron from the following is:

  1. mud

  2. dust

  3. rust

  4. none of these


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Oxide of iron is rust. Iron in presence of oxygen forms iron oxide. The chemical name of rust is ferrous oxide. It further oxidises to ferric oxide.

Iron can be prevented from rusting by:

  1. connecting iron to more electropositive metal a case of cathodic protection.

  2. connecting iron to more electropositive metal a case of anodic protection.

  3. connecting iron to less electropositive metal a case of anodic protection.

  4. connecting iron to less electropositive metal a case of cathodic protection.


Correct Option: A,C
Explanation:

Cathodic protection: A technique to control corrosion of a metal surface by making it work as a cathode of an electrochemical cell by placing in contact with the metal to be protected another more easily corroded metal to act as the anode of the electrochemical cell. Most commonly used to protect steel, water pipelines, and storage tanks.

Anodic protection: A technique to control corrosion of a metal by making it work as anode developing a passive film on the metal. It used in extremely corrosive conditions and most extensively used to store and handle sulphuric acid container.

Hence, option A and C are correct

Which of the following statements is/are incorrect ?

  1. Rust is $Fe _{2}O _{3}$

  2. Zn - Cu cell is called Daniell cell.

  3. Saline water slows down rusting.

  4. Pure metals undergo corrosion faster than impure metals.


Correct Option: A,C,D
Explanation:

Correct statements are given below:

a. Rust is $Fe _{2}O _{3}.xH _{2}O$.
b. Correct.
c. Saline water fastens the rusting.
d. Pure metals undergo corrosion slower than impure metals.

Hence, options A, C and D are correct options

In the atmosphere of industrial smog, copper corrodes to form:

  1. Basic copper carbonate

  2. Copper sulphide

  3. Basic copper sulphate

  4. Copper oxide


Correct Option: A,C
Explanation:
Reactions taking place are:
$8Cu\, +\, 6H _{2}O\, +\, 2SO _{2}\, +\, 5O _{2}\, \rightarrow\,  2[CuSO _{4}.3Cu(OH) _{2}]$ 

$2Cu\, +\, H _{2}O\, +\, CO _{2}\, +\, O _{2}\, \rightarrow\,  [CuCO _{3}.Cu(OH) _{2}]$

Hence, options A and C are correct

The presence of electrolytes ................ the rate of corrosion. 

  1. increases

  2. decreases

  3. sharply decreases

  4. does not effect


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The presence of electrolyte increase the concentration of electron and thus increasing the mobility of electron due to which rate of corrosion increases.

Aluminium is more reactive than iron. But aluminium is less easily corroded than iron because:

  1. aluminium is a noble metal

  2. oxygen forms a protective oxide layer on aluminium surface

  3. iron unergoes reaction easily with water

  4. iron forms both mono and divalent ions


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Corrosion resistance of aluminium is due to formation of thin layer of aluminium oxide that forms when metal is exposed to air and prevents further oxidation. It is called as protective passivation.

Corrosion of metals can be prevented when contact between metal and ________ is cut off.

  1. nitrogen

  2. hydrogen

  3. oxygen

  4. carbon


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Corrosion is basically oxidation of metal in presence of oxygen. So it can be prevented by cutting off ${ O } _{ 2 }$

Rusting of iron involves:

  1. oxidation

  2. reduction

  3. decomposition

  4. displacement


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rusting of iron involves oxidation.

Which of the following statement is not true?

  1. metals produce a ringing sound when struck hard

  2. copper doesn't get rusted

  3. coal and sulphur are soft and dull in appearance

  4. magnesium and phosphorous burn vigorously in air


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Copper gets oxidized to form green oxide layer in the presence of air but this is not rusting, this layer is known as patina means tarnishing of copper into bluish green layer.

Lead pipes are readily corroded by:

  1. water

  2. acetic acid

  3. conc. $H _2SO _4$

  4. dil. $H _2SO _4$


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Corrosion of lead is strongly accelerated by traces of acetic acid. Acetic acid in the presence of oxygen rapidly attacks lead and produces very soluble lead(II) acetate which precludes the use of lead to process or store wine or fruit juice.

When a corroded metal object is rubbed by a sand paper then:

  1. outer metal surface is removed

  2. metal becomes thin

  3. outer corroded layer will be removed

  4. all of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The metals lose their shine and become dull when exposed to air for a long time. Due to the formation of oxides, when the surface is rubbed by a sand paper, then the outer corroded layer is removed.

If copper is kept open in air, it slowly loses its shining brown surface and gains a green coating. It is due to the formation of:

  1. $CuCO _3$

  2. $CuSO _4$

  3. $CuCO _3.Cu(OH) _2$

  4. $CuO$


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Copper reacts with $CO _2$ present in the air and forms a green coating on its surface due to the formation of basic copper carbonate.


$2Cu+O _2+CO _2+H _2O\rightarrow CuCO _3.Cu(OH) _2$

So, the correct option is $C$

According to the electrochemical concept, corrosion occurs at :

  1. anodic area of metal

  2. cathodic area of metal

  3. both cathodic and anodic areas of metal

  4. neither cathodic area nor anodic areas of metal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Corrosion can be defined as the deterioration of materials by chemical processes. 

Of these, the most important by far is electrochemical corrosion of metals in which the oxidation process $M \rightarrow M^+ + e^-$ is facilitated by the presence of a suitable electron acceptor. This is possible because metals are conductive and so, the electrons can flow through the metal from the anodic to the cathodic regions. 
Metallic corrosion occurs when metal atoms are oxidized and subsequently leave the metal lattice as ions. The oxidation reaction of the metal is referred to as the anodic half-reaction. The areas on a metal surface where oxidation occurs are referred to as anodes.

Option A is correct.

Mark the correct statement:
a) Damp air alone supplies both things needed for corrosion.
b) Ordinary water supplies both air and water for corrosion.
c) Moist air can't provide both things.

  1. a, b

  2. a, c

  3. b, c

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Damp air supplies both the things needed for rusting of Iron. Ordinary water has some air dissolved in it. So, it can do the same.

What is corrosion?

  1. When metal is gradually destroyed through chemical reactions

  2. When metal is created through chemical reactions

  3. When a redox reaction takes place

  4. When a metal is destroyed after exposure to a gas

  5. When a solid is destroyed through chemical reactions


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Corrosion occurs when a redox reaction takes place.

Corrosion is a natural process, which converts a refined metal to a more chemically-stable form, such as its oxide, hydroxide, or sulfide. It is the gradual destruction of materials by chemical and/or electrochemical reaction with their environment.
It also gradually destroys the element through chemical reactions

Hence, the correct options are $A$ and $C$

If copper is kept open in air, it slowly loses its shining brown surface and gains a green coating. It is due to the formation of:

  1. $CuSO _{4}$

  2. $CuCO _{3}$

  3. $Cu(NO _{3}) _{2}$

  4. $CuO$


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The green coat is due to the basic copper carbonate formation and is a mixture of copper carbonate and copper hydroxide $(CuCO _3$ and $Cu(OH) _2)$.

Which of the following metals has been used for building boats because it has resistance to corrosion by sea water?

  1. Copper

  2. Nickel

  3. Fungsten

  4. Titanium


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Titanium is used for building boats.

Inert metals which do not react with gases in air seen as oxygen are found to be non-corrosive.
It is corrosion resistance because it forms stable, protective, oxide film when $Ti$ is exposed to oxide film.

In the rusting of iron, iron has been:

  1. oxidised

  2. reduced

  3. vaporised

  4. decomposed


Correct Option: A
Explanation:
In corrosion, metal is oxidised by loss of electrons to oxygen to form metal oxide. In rusting of iron, at one spot of the iron object oxidation occurs and that spot behaves as an anode.
Anode:    $Fe(s)  →  Fe^{2+}(aq) + 2e^-  $
Cathode: $4e^- + 4H^+(aq) + O _2(aq)  →  2H _2O(l)$

Iron nails rust fast when used for fixing plates or strips of aluminium on a building. Similarly, a water pipe made of iron corrodes faster when connected to a pipe of copper. This happens because of the?

  1. Greater wetting of iron

  2. Easier flow of electrons to iron

  3. Higher rusting power of iron

  4. Chemical reduction of iron


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

This is due to higher rusting power of iron.

When iron pipe is connected to copper corrosion is caused by self induced current created. The current is generated due to difference in electrical potential. The water act as a weak electrolyte.

The presence of $CO _2$ in the atmosphere results in:

  1. rusting.

  2. dusting.

  3. electroplating.

  4. freezing.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The presence of $CO _2$ in the atmosphere will do iron oxide rusting. When a drop of water hits an iron object, two things begin to happen almost immediately. 

First, the water, a good electrolyte, combines with carbon dioxide in the air to form a weak carbonic acid, an even better electrolyte. As the acid is formed and the iron dissolved, some of the water will begin to break down into its component pieces - hydrogen and oxygen. 
The free oxygen and dissolved iron bond into iron oxide, in the process freeing electrons.

The tarnishing of silver ornaments in atmosphere is due to:

  1. $Ag _{2}O$

  2. $Ag _{2}S$

  3. $Ag _{2}CO _{3}$

  4. $Ag _{2}SO _{4}$


Correct Option: A,B
Explanation:

The tarnishing of silver ornaments in atmosphere is due to formation of silver oxide $Ag _{2}O$ and silver sulphide $Ag _{2}S$.

$2Ag\, +\, \displaystyle 
\frac{1}{2}{O _{2}}\, \rightarrow\, Ag _{2}O$

$2Ag\, +\, H _{2}S\, \rightarrow\, Ag _{2}S\, +\, H _{2}$

Hence, option A and B are correct.

Which metal is protected by a layer of its own oxide?

  1. $Al$

  2. $Ag$

  3. $Au$

  4. $Fe$


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aluminium in air is ordinarily protected by a molecule-thin layer of its own oxide. This aluminium oxide layer serves as a protective barrier to the underlying aluminium itself and preventing chemical reactions with the metal.

Zinc corrodes in ____________________.

  1. 2 $M$ alkaline solution

  2. 2 $M$ acid solution

  3. 2 $M$ neutral salt solution

  4. all of the above


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Corrosion requires acidic medium. Hence zinc corrodes in 2 $M$ acid solution.


Hence, option B is correct.

Rusting of iron is catalysed by which of the following:

  1. $Fe$

  2. $Zn$

  3. O$ _{2}$

  4. $H^{+}$


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The rusting or iron occurs in acidic medium. Hence it is catalyzed by $ { H }^{ + } $ ions.

Hence, correct option is D.

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