chem process (sec 10-14) Flashcards
A unit operation is exemplified by the process of
desorption
The major constituents of glass are
sand, lime and soda ash
Margarine is a/an
fat
Oils and fats are converted to soap in a process called
saponification
Glycerine can be obtained from
fat
Blue vitriol is chemically
copper sulphate
Trinitro-toluene (TNT) is
an explosive.
Thorium is mainly used
for the manufacture of gas mantles.
During the absorption of HCl gas in water (to produce liquid HCl), the gas is kept above dew point to
avoid corrosion.
Good quality of edible salt is obtained from brine by the process of
vacuum evaporation
Electric bulbs are made of __________ glass.
flint
Which of the following is used as a binding material in soap to improve soap texture ?
Borax
An alkali metal salt of palmitic acid is known as
metallic soap
Washing soda is chemically represented by
Na2CO3.10H2O
Magnesium and calcium __________ cause temporary hardness of water.
bicarbonates
Which form of sulphur is the most stable at room temperature ?
Rhombic
Vegetable oils and fats basically differ in their
physical state
Average sulphur content in Indian pyrites is about __________ percent.
35
Oil is a/an
mixture of glycerides of fatty acids.
Which of the following is a constituent of coffee ?
Caffeine
Which of the following is the main constituent of the mother liquor produced in salt industry ?
Bromine
Silicon carbide is a/an
adhesive
Oxygen is produced by fractionation of air using __________ process.
either (a) or (b)
Linde’s
Claude’s
Trinitrotoluene (TNT), an explosive, is made by the nitration of
toluene
Which of the following is used as a coagulant in treating turbid water ?
Ferric sulphate
Carborundum consists mainly of
silicon carbide
Wax is a
mixture of esters of polyhydric alcohols excepting glycerine.
Catalyst used in the hydrogenation of oil is
nickel
Viscose rayon is
none of these.
cellulose nitrate.
regenerated cellulose nitrate.
regenerated cellulose acetate.
Triple superphosphate is manufactured by reacting
phosphate rock with phosphoric acid.
Use of hydrated lime in water treatment
all (a), (b) and (c).
before filtration, reduces the bacterial load on filters.
after filtration, combats the corrosive-ness of water due to the presence of O2 & CO2.
is to adjust the pH value.
Higher vicosity index of a lubricating oil denotes
less changes in fluidity of oil with temperature.
Le-Blanc process is a primitive process for the manufacture of
soda ash
How much temperature is maintained during quicklime manufacture in the calcination zone of the vertical shaft kiln?
1000°C
Cement setting under water employs a/an __________ process.
hydration
are added in lacquers to remove film brittleness and to improve adhereness.
Plasticisers
Washing of coal is done to
both(b) and (c).
remove the adhering impurities.
reduce the ash content.
Systemic insecticides
are absorbed throughout the plant.
Dry ice (solidified CO2) is used for the
storage & shipment of frozen foods and ice-creams.
In nylon-66, the first and second numbers (i.e., 6) respectively designate the number of carbon atoms present in the
diamine and the dibasic acid.
Chemical formula of BHC, which is an insecticide is
C6H6Cl6
A bio-catalyst produced by living cells which acts independent of the cell is called a/an
enzyme
Pick out the wrong statement.
DDT is manufactured by the condensation of chlorobenzene with chloral at 30°C in presence of oleum, which is a highly exothermic reaction.
Chloral is obtained by the chlorination of ethyl alcohol.
Insecticides acting on the insects through the respiratory system are called fumigants.
Benzene hexachloride is not a contact insecticide.
Benzene hexachloride is not a contact insecticide.
The product obtained on mixing calcium oxide with water is called
slaked lime
The major constituent of black liquor generated during paper manufacture is sodium
carbonate
Plaster of Paris is
CaSO4 1/2H2O
used for setting of broken bones
Exothermic neutralisation reaction between caustic soda and dodecylbenzene sulphonic acid produces sodium dodecylbenzene sulphate, which is a/an
detergent
Conversion of SO2 to SO3 in Monsanto 4-pass converter is about __________ percent.
98
Coke oven gas consists mainly of
H2, & CH4
Chemical name of ‘alum’ is
aluminium sulphate.
Lithopaneis
ZnS (white pigment)
What products do we get on electrolysis of saturated brine using steel cathode and graphite anode in an electrolytic cell ?
Cl2, H2 & NaOH solution.
Chemical formula of ‘salt cake’ is
Na2SO4
Temperature during hydrogenation of oil should not be more than 200°C, otherwise it will result in
all (a), (b) and (c).
pyrolysis of oil.
sintering of porous catalyst.
hydrogen embrittlement.
Nicotine is
both (a) and (b).
a volatile alkaloid.
obtained by treating by-products of the tobacco processing industry.
Separation of fresh water from sea water can be done by the __________ operation.
reverse osmosis
Na2CO3.10H2O is called
washing soda
Reaction of an alcohol with organic acid is called the __________ reaction.
esterification
Ethanol amine is produced using ammonia and
ethylene oxide
__________ acid is an unsaturated fatty acid.
Oleic
CO & H2 are the constituents of
all (a), (b) and (c)
producer gas
water gas
coke oven gas
Economics of ‘Solvay Process’ depends upon the efficiency of
ammonia recovery and size of the plant
__________ is a thermosetting plastic.
Bakelite
Na2CO3 is called
soda ash
Flux addition during smelting of ore is done to
remove impurities/gangue.
Hydrazine is used in water treatment for the removal of
dissolved oxygen
Direct conversion of chemical energy into electrical energy is done in a
fuel cell.
Which of the following is not produced commercially from sea water ?
Iodine
Pick out the wrong statement.
(a) Dry process is used for the manufacture of cement, when the raw material is blast furnace slag.
(b)Portland cement is made employing wet process.
(c) Gypsum is added to portland cement to lengthen its setting time.
(d) none of these.
none of these.
Nylon-6 as compared to Nylon-66 is having higher
none of these
hardness
abrasion/resistance
melting point
Digestion of wood-base materials (for manufacture of pulp) is done to
remove lignin.
Soap cannot be used with hard water, because
they form insoluble calcium soaps which precipitate.
Which of the following is not an antibiotic ?
Quinine
The most reactive allotropic form of phosphorus is __________ phosphorus.
yellow
Plasticisers are added to synthetic plastics to
all (a), (b) and (c).
impart flexibility.
improve workability during fabrication.
develop new improved properties not present in the original resins.
Rosin soap is added during paper manufacture to
impart resistance to penetration by liquids.
Hydrogen gas is not produced commercially (for nitrogeneous fertiliser manufacture) by
iron-steam reaction.
Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) is added in detergents to
prevent redeposition of soil on cleaned surface.
Synthesis gas is a mixture of
CO and H2
Which of the following impurities in feed water for high pressure boiler is the most detrimental ?
Silica
Which glass is usually used in optical work?
Lead glass
Fourdrinier machine is used in the manufacture of
paper
The most popular and common detergent i.e., alkyl benzene sulfonate (ABS) is a/an __________ detergent.
anionic