Chapter 2: Electrochemistry Chemistry For High School - Grade 9(Chemistry ) Questions and Answers

Question 1. The process in which substance gains electrons is called
  1.    oxidation
  2.    hydrogenation
  3.    sublimation
  4.    reduction
Explanation:-
Answer: Option D. -> reduction
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Question 2. The electrolyte used for tin plating is
  1.    sulphide ore
  2.    stannous sulphate
  3.    hydrogen sulphate
  4.    sodium chloride
Explanation:-
Answer: Option B. -> stannous sulphate
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Question 3. Corrosion can be prevented by
  1.    Alloying
  2.    Tinning
  3.    Galvanizing
  4.    all of above
Explanation:-
Answer: Option D. -> all of above
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Question 4. On an industrial scale, sodium metal is prepared by electrolysis of fused
  1.    NaOH
  2.    NaCl
  3.    NaO
  4.    NH3
Explanation:-
Answer: Option B. -> NaCl
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Question 5. An electrolytic cell uses electrical energy to drive
  1.    chemical reaction
  2.    physical reaction
  3.    no reaction
  4.    biochemical reaction
Explanation:-
Answer: Option A. -> chemical reaction
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Question 6. The elements whose oxidation number is increased are
  1.    reduced
  2.    hydrogenated
  3.    oxidized
  4.    oxygenated
Explanation:-
Answer: Option C. -> oxidized
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Question 7. Loss of hydrogen atoms by an element is called
  1.    hydrogenation
  2.    oxidation
  3.    reduction
  4.    sublimation
Explanation:-
Answer: Option B. -> oxidation
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Question 8. The oxidation state of group IIIA metals is
  1.    -3
  2.    3
  3.    0
  4.    1
Explanation:-
Answer: Option B. -> 3
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Question 9. In a dry cell, the anode is made up of
  1.    zinc
  2.    calcium
  3.    sodium
  4.    graphite
Explanation:-
Answer: Option D. -> graphite
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Question 10. An electrochemical cell is also called
  1.    battery cell
  2.    galvanic cell
  3.    cell
  4.    chargeable cell
Explanation:-
Answer: Option B. -> galvanic cell
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