Description : Pick out the correct statement. (A) Chemical oxygen demand (COD) is a measure of chemically oxidisable organic matter present in water (B) COD is determined by oxidising the organic matter present in water with potassium dichromate ... of potable water may be 1-2 mg/litre (D) All (A), (B) and (C)
Last Answer : (D) All (A), (B) and (C)
Description : For the COD test of sewage, organic matter is oxidised by K2Cr2O7 in the presence of A. H2SO4 B. HNO3 C. HCl D. None of these
Last Answer : ANS: A
Description : The presence of free ammonia in sewage, is detected by A. Boiling B. Adding potassium permanganate C. Adding sulphuric acid D. Phenol-di-sulphuric acid
Description : In sewage having fully oxidised organic matter, the nitrogen exists in the form of A. Nitrites B. Nitrates C. Free ammonia D. Aluminoid nitrogen
Last Answer : ANS: B
Description : The Brake Horse power of the motor (efficiency 60%) required for a pump of capacity 0.075 cumec for a total lift of 12 m, is A. 10 B. 15 C. 20 D. 25 Q No: 44 Aerobic bacterias A. ... presence of free oxygen B. Consume organic matter as their food C. Oxidise organic matter in sewage D. All the above
Last Answer : ANS: D
Description : For detecting the nitrites in the sewage, the matching colour may be developed by adding A. Potassium permanganate B. Sulphuric acid and napthamine C. Phenol-di -sulphuric acid potassium hydroxide D. None of these
Description : For detecting the nitrates in sewage, the colour may be developed by adding A. Potassium permanganate B. Sulphuric acid and napthamine C. Phenol-di -sulphuric acid and potassium hydroxide D. None of these
Last Answer : ANS: C
Description : The amount of oxygen consumed by the aerobic bacterias which cause the aerobic biological decomposition of sewage, is known A. Bio-Chemical Oxygen Demand (B.O.D.) B. Dissolved Oxygen (D.O.) C. Chemical Oxygen Demand (C.O.D.) D. None of these
Description : Which acid is present in the stomach of humans? (1) sulphuric acid (2) hydrochloric acid (3) nitric acid (4) citric acid
Last Answer : (2) hydrochloric acid Explanation: Hydrochloric acid is naturally produced by cells in our bodies to help digest food in the stomach.
Description : Acid used in an automobile battery? (1) Sulphuric acid (2) Hydrochloric acid (3) Nitric acid (4) Citric acid
Last Answer : (1) Sulphuric acid Explanation: Each cell of an automotive battery consists of alternate plates of lead (cathode) and (anode) immersed in an electrolyte of sulfuric acid solution.
Description : A 'breath test' used by traffic police to check drunken driving uses: (1) potassium dichromate-sulphuric acid (2) potassium permanganate-sulphuric acid (3) turmeric on filter paper (4) silica gel coated with silver nitrate
Last Answer : (1) potassium dichromatesulphuric acid Explanation: The main constituent of alcohol is Ethanol and the concentration of ethanol in a sample can be determined by back titration with acidified potassium ... contact with the yellow dichromate-coated crystals, the color changes from yellow to green.
Description : A ‘breath test’ used by traffic police to check drunken driving uses: (1) potassium dichromate-sulphuric acid (2) potassium perma-nganatesulphuric acid (3) turmeric on filter paper (4) silica gel coated with silver nitrate
Last Answer : potassium dichromate-sulphuric acid
Description : In very first stage of decomposition of the organic matter in sewage A. Nitrites are formed B. Nitrates are formed C. Carbondioxide is formed D. Ammonia is formed
Description : The sewage treatment units in which anaerobic decomposition of organic matter is used, are called A. Imhoff tanks B. Trickling filters C. Sludge sedimentation tanks D. None of these
Description : If the depletion of oxygen is found to be 2.5 mg/litre after incubating 2.5 ml of sewage diluted to 250 ml for 5 days at 20°C, B.O.D. of the sewage is A. 50 mg/l B. 100 mg/l C. 150 mg/l D. 250 mg/l
Description : If the depletion of oxygen is found to be 5 ppm after incubating a 2.5% solution of sewage sample for 5 days at 21°C, B.O.D. of the sewage is A. 50 ppm B. 100 ppm C. 150 ppm D. 200 ppm
Description : If 2% solution of a sewage sample is incubated for 5 days at 20°C and depletion of oxygen was found to be 5 ppm, B.O.D. of the sewage is A. 200 ppm B. 225 ppm C. 250 ppm D. None of these
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: A. Hydrogen sulphide gas in excess, may cause corrosion of concrete sewers B. 4 ppm of Dissolved Oxygen (D.O.) is ensured before discharging the treated ... river C. Solubility of oxygen in sewage is 95% of that of distilled water D. All the above
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: A. In treated sewage, 4 ppm of D.O. is essential B. Only very fresh sewage contains some dissolved oxygen C. The solubility of oxygen in sewage is 95% that is in distilled water D. All the above
Description : Dried sewage after treatment is used as A. Fertilizer B. Building material C. Chemical for lowering B.O.D. D. Base material for paints
Description : A green coloured solid compound ̳X , gets oxidized to reddish brown solid in presence of air. ̳X on heating gives brown coloured solid ̳Y and two pungent smelling gases ̳A and ̳B . ̳A turns acidified potassium ... , SO 3 , decomposition (d) FeSO 4 , Fe 2 O 3 , SO 3 , SO 2 , decomposition
Last Answer : (c) FeSO 4 , Fe 2 O 3, SO 2 , SO 3 , decomposition
Description : 3.0 ml of raw sewage is diluted to 300 ml. The D.O. concentration of the diluted sample at the beginning of the test was 8 mg/l. After 5 dayincubation at 20°C, the D.O. concentration was 5 mg/l. The BOD of raw sewerage is A. 100 mg/l B. 200 mg/l C. 300 mg/l D. 400 mg/l
Description : The acid secreted by ants is C A. Nitric acid B. Sulphuric acid C. Formic acid D. Citric acid
Last Answer : Formic acid
Description : Delinting of cotton seed may be done with — a. Nitric acid b. Citric acid c. Tartaric acid d. Sulphuric acid
Last Answer : d. Sulphuric acid
Description : What element is in sulphuric acid hydrochloric acid nitric acid and ethanoic acid?
Last Answer : Hydrogen
Description : The acid used in a car battery is _____. A. Hydrochloric acid B. Nitric acid C. Sulphuric acid D. Carbonic acid
Last Answer : ANSWER: C
Description : The acid stored in batteries is – (1) Sulphuric acid (2) Nitric acid (3) Hydrochloric acid (4) Acetic acid
Last Answer : (1) Sulphuric acid Explanation: Battery acid is sulfuric acid that has been diluted with water to attain a 37% concentration level. This particular type of acid is used in sealed lead ... of a diluted sulphuric acid to convert electrical energy into potential chemical energy and back again.
Description : Which of the following acids is synthesized in human stomach? (1) Sulphuric acid (2) Nitric acid (3) Hydrochloric acid (4) Phosphoric acid
Last Answer : (3) Hydrochloric acid Explanation: Hydrochloric acid is sythesised in human stomach.
Description : The acid present in gastric juice is – (1) Hydrochloric (2) Nitric (3) Sulphuric (4) Ascorbic
Last Answer : (1) Hydrochloric Explanation: Gastric glands within the stomach produce secretions called gastric juice. Hydrochloric acid (HCl) converts pepsinogen to pepsin hich breaks down proteins to peptides.
Description : Aqua regia is a 1 : 3 mixture, by volume, of – (1) conc, nitric acid and conc. hydrochloric acid (2) conc. hydrochloric acid and conc. nitric acid (3) conc. nitric acid and cone. sulphuric acid (4) cone. sulphuric acid and cone. nitric acid
Last Answer : (1) conc. nitric acid and conc. hydrochloric acid Explanation: Aqua regia or nitro-hydrochloric acid is a highly corrosive mixture of acids, a fuming yellow or red solution. The mixture is ... , tantalum, osmium, rhodium and a few other metals are capable of withstanding its corrosive properties.
Description : Which of the following acids serves as an electrolyte in a lead storage battery? (1) Sulphuric acid (2) Lactic acid (3) Hydrochloric acid (4) Nitric acid
Last Answer : (1) Sulphuric acid Explanation: Dilute sulfuric acid (H2SO4) serves as the electrolyte in a lead-acid battery. Dilute sulfuric acid used for lead acid battery has ratio (to water) of 3:1 other components of the battery include: Lead peroxide (PbO2) and Sponge lead (Pb).
Description : One of the following is used to dissolve noble metals. That is – (1) Nitric acid (2) Hydrochloric acid (3) Sulphuric acid (4) Aqua ragia
Last Answer : (4) Aqua ragia Explanation: Aqua regia ("royal water"), aqua aegis ("king's water"), or nitro-hydrochloric acid is a highly corrosive mixture of acids, a fuming yellow or red ... ruthenium, tantalum, osmium, rhodium and a few other metals are capable of withstanding its corrosive properties.
Description : The acid used in lead storage cells is – (1) phosphoric acid (2) hydrochloric acid (3) nitric acid (4) sulphuric acid
Last Answer : (4) sulphuric acid Explanation: Lead-acid batteries, invented in 1859 by French physicist Gaston Plante, are the oldest type of rechargeable battery. Despite having a very low energy-to-weight ... attractive for use in motor vehicles to provide the high current required by automobile starter motors.
Description : The acid which is secreted by the glands in the stomach wall is – (1) sulphuric acid (2) hydrochloric acid (3) nitric acid (4) phosphoric acid
Last Answer : (2) hydrochloric acid Explanation: Gastric acid is a digestive fluid, formed in the stomach. It has a pH of 1.5 to 3.5 and is composed of hydrochloric acid (HCl) (around 0.5%, ... enzymes, and making ingested proteins unravel so that digestive enzymes can break down the long chains of amino acids.
Last Answer : (4) sulphuric acid Explanation: Dilute sulfuric acid (H2SO4) serves as the electrolyte in a lead storage battery. The electrodes of the cells in a lead storage battery consist of lead grids. The openings ... spongy (porous) lead. The opehings of the cathodic grid is filled with lead dioxide (PBO2).
Description : Stainless steel is not corroded by (A) Hydrochloric acid (10%) (B) Nitric acid (10%) (C) Sulphuric acid (10%) (D) Saturated brine
Last Answer : (B) Nitric acid (10%)
Description : Nickel made/clad equipments are suitable for handling (A) Ammonia (both aqueous & anhydrous) (B) Fruit juices, milk & its products and caustic soda solution (C) Nitric acid & hydrochloric acid (concentrated) (D) Sulphuric acid (concentrated)
Last Answer : (B) Fruit juices, milk & its products and caustic soda solution
Description : Lead lined equipments & vessels are suitable for handling (A) Hydrochloric acid (10%) (B) Nitric acid (C) Sulphuric acid upto 60°C (D) All (A), (B) and (C)
Last Answer : (C) Sulphuric acid upto 60°C
Description : Raschig ring made of porcelain cannot be used for treating concentrated (A) Hydrochloric acid (B) Nitric acid (C) Alkalis (D) Sulphuric acid
Last Answer : (C) Alkalis
Description : Reaction of __________ acid with phosphate rock produces superphosphates. (A) Hydrochloric (B) Sulphuric (C) Nitric (D) Phosphoric
Last Answer : (B) Sulphuric
Description : Triple superphosphate is made by reacting phosphate rock with __________ acid. (A) Phosphoric (B) Nitric (C) Sulphuric (D) Hydrochloric
Last Answer : (A) Phosphoric
Description : Nitro-glycerine absorbed in wood flour, sodium nitrate or ammonium nitrate is commercially used as controlled explosive called dynamite. The raw material used for its manufacture are glycerine, nitric acid and (A) Sulphuric acid (B) Phosphoric acid (C) Hydrochloric acid (D) Hydrofluoric acid
Last Answer : (A) Sulphuric acid
Description : Double Contact Double Absorption (DCDA) process is the most recent process for the manufacture of (A) Nitric acid (B) Sulphuric acid (C) Ammonium sulphate (D) Hydrochloric acid
Last Answer : (B) Sulphuric acid
Description : Write down the industrial application of following : (i) Hydrochloric acid (ii) Sulphuric acid (iii) Nitric acid
Last Answer : Uses of hydrochloric acid Used in or as a) Pickling of steel b) Regeneration of Ion exchange c) Production of inorganic compounds d) Oil production e) Leather processing Uses of ... For manufacturing of ammonium nitrate b) For nitration reaction c) Rocket propellant d) Cleaning agent
Description : Which of the following acids is synthesized in human stomach ? (1) Sulphuric acid (2) Nitric acid (3) Hydrochloric acid (4) Phosphoric acid
Last Answer : Hydrochloric acid
Description : The acid stored in batteries is : (1) Sulphuric acid (2) Nitric acid (3) Hydrochloric acid (4) Acetic acid
Last Answer : Sulphuric acid
Description : The acid present in gastric juice is (1) Hydrochloric (2) Nitric (3) Sulphuric (4) Ascorbic
Last Answer : Hydrochloric
Description : Which acid is used in Lead storage battery? (1) Sulphuric acid (2) Nitric acid (3) Hydrochloric acid (4) Acetic acid