Free Industrial Chemistry MCQs with Answers

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Industrial chemistry applies chemical reactions and material properties to the manufacture of adhesives, dyes and polymers. Coverage includes addition and condensation polymerisation, thermoplastics and thermosetting polymers, the structural basis of colour in dyes, and how adhesive composition enables bonding between surfaces.

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  • A. Cellulose
  • B. Starch
  • C. Lime
  • D. Gypsum salt

Explanation: D is correct because gypsum salt (calcium sulfate) is commonly used as a filler or additive in paper making to improve the paper's…

Correct answer: Gypsum salt
  • A. Root
  • B. Leave
  • C. Stem
  • D. Seed

Explanation: Phosphorus is particularly vital for seed development, as it is involved in energy transfer, DNA synthesis, and cell division, all crucial…

Correct answer: Seed
  • A. 2
  • B. 3
  • C. 4
  • D. 5

Explanation: A typical rotary kiln is divided into four zones: the drying zone, the preheating zone, the calcining zone, and the cooling zone.

Correct answer: 4
  • A. Nitrogen
  • B. Carbon
  • C. Phosphorus
  • D. Potassium

Explanation: Nitrogen is a common element in fertilizers because it is essential for plant growth and is often a limiting nutrient in soil.

Correct answer: Nitrogen
  • A. 35%
  • B. 46%
  • C. 82%
  • D. 75%

Explanation: Urea, a common nitrogen fertilizer, contains approximately 46% nitrogen by weight.

Correct answer: 46%
  • A. CaH3PO4
  • B. Ca(H2PO4)2
  • C. Ca3(PO4)2
  • D. CaHPO4

Explanation: Ca3(PO4)2, is correct because it represents the chemical formula for rock phosphate, which is a naturally occurring mineral consisting…

Correct answer: Ca3(PO4)2
  • A. Manure
  • B. Amonium nitrate
  • C. Urea
  • D. Both (a) and (c)

Explanation: D is correct because both options (a) and (c) are organic fertilizers.

Correct answer: Both (a) and (c)
  • A. CaH3PO4
  • B. (NH4)2HPO4
  • C. Ca3(PO4)2
  • D. P2O5

Explanation: Calcium phosphate is a naturally occurring mineral that is not directly usable as a phosphatic fertilizer.

Correct answer: Ca3(PO4)2
  • A. D-H Whore
  • B. Humphry Davy
  • C. Joseph Aspdin
  • D. F. Wöhler

Explanation: Calcium phosphate is a naturally occurring mineral that is not directly usable as a phosphatic fertilizer.

Correct answer: Joseph Aspdin
  • A. 1 - 2%
  • B. 2 - 3%
  • C. 3- 4%
  • D. 4 - 5%

Explanation: 2-3% is the correct range for the amount of gypsum typically added to cement.

Correct answer: 2 - 3%
  • A. 2
  • B. 2.5
  • C. 3.0
  • D. 3.5

Explanation: This is the correct RPM value, which ensures optimal rotation of the digestor for efficient cement manufacture.

Correct answer: 2.5
  • A. N, S, P
  • B. N, Ca, P
  • C. N, P, K
  • D. N, K, C

Explanation: Option C (N, P, K) is correct because it includes nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, which are essential nutrients for healthy plant…

Correct answer: N, P, K
  • A. To fight against diseases
  • B. To produce fat
  • C. To undergo photosynthesis
  • D. To produce protein

Explanation: Nitrogen is a key component of amino acids, which are the building blocks of proteins.

Correct answer: To produce protein
  • A. Root
  • B. Leave
  • C. Stem
  • D. Seed

Explanation: Phosphorus plays a critical role in seed development and maturation. It is involved in processes such as energy transfer, DNA synthesis…

Correct answer: Seed
  • A. 4-40 g
  • B. 6-200 g
  • C. 6-200 kg
  • D. 4-40 kg

Explanation: Micronutrients are essential for plant growth and development, albeit in smaller quantities compared to macronutrients.

Correct answer: 6-200 g
  • A. 600°C
  • B. 800°C
  • C. 1000°C
  • D. 1200°C

Explanation: 800°C is the correct temperature range for the decomposition zone in cement manufacturing.

Correct answer: 800°C
  • A. Rose
  • B. Sunflower
  • C. Papyrus
  • D. Water hyacinth

Explanation: The word "paper" is derived from the name of the papyrus plant. Papyrus is a reedy plant that was historically used by ancient Egyptians…

Correct answer: Papyrus
  • A. Lime
  • B. Clay
  • C. Marble
  • D. Marine shell

Explanation: Clay is not a calcareous material. It is composed of fine-grained minerals, mainly aluminum silicates, and does not contain significant…

Correct answer: Clay
  • A. Cotton
  • B. Wheat
  • C. Sugarcane
  • D. Paddy rice

Explanation: Paddy rice cultivation typically involves flooded or waterlogged conditions, which are not suitable for ammonium nitrate fertilizer.

Correct answer: Paddy rice
  • A. It is mixed salt
  • B. It has 35- 40 % available chlorine
  • C. It acts as an oxidizing agent
  • D. It acts as a reducing agent

Explanation: Bleaching powder (calcium hypochlorite, Ca(ClO)2) is a compound commonly used for bleaching, disinfection, and water treatment.

Correct answer: It acts as a reducing agent