Top Chemistry Questions Set 17 – Oxidation, Reduction, Rusting & Corrosion

  1. A chemical reaction in which both oxidation and reduction occur simultaneously is called a:
    a) Feral reaction
    b) Redox reaction
    c) Demug reaction
    d) Kerol reaction
    Answer: b
  2. Nitrogen exhibits oxidation states in the range:
    a) –3 to +5
    b) –3 to +3
    c) –3 to +4
    d) –3 to +6
    Answer: a
  3. The gain of electrons during a reaction is known as:
    a) Oxidation
    b) Reduction
    c) Radiation
    d) Both oxidation and reduction
    Answer: b
  4. What causes the rusting of iron?
    a) Oxidation and reduction
    b) Reduction and oxygen reaction
    c) Reaction with CO₂ and oxygen
    d) Oxidation and chemical reaction with oxygen
    Answer: d
  5. The loss of electrons in a reaction is called:
    a) Oxidation
    b) Reduction
    c) Radiation
    d) Oxidation and reduction
    Answer: a
  6. What is formed when hydrogen burns in air?
    a) Ammonia
    b) Water
    c) Methane
    d) Carbonic acid
    Answer: b
  7. The brown coating that forms on iron exposed to air is called:
    a) Dust
    b) Shovel
    c) Spade
    d) Rust
    Answer: d
  8. The conversion of Fe²⁺ to Fe³⁺ is an example of:
    a) Oxidation
    b) Reduction
    c) Ionisation
    d) Nuclear reaction
    Answer: a
  9. Which is NOT a feature of an oxidation reaction?
    a) Addition of hydrogen
    b) Addition of oxygen
    c) Loss of electrons
    d) Addition of an electronegative element
    Answer: a
  10. Rusting of iron is caused by:
    a) Oxidation
    b) Carbonation
    c) Epoxidation
    d) Corrosion
    Answer: a
  11. Rusting of iron is a:
    a) Physical change
    b) Electric change
    c) Photochemical change
    d) None of the above
    Answer: d
  12. Coating a thin layer of zinc on steel or iron is known as:
    a) Hot dipping
    b) Tinning
    c) Galvanising
    d) Electroplating
    Answer: c
  13. Which metal does NOT corrode easily due to its oxide layer?
    a) Copper
    b) Iron
    c) Aluminium
    d) Zinc
    Answer: c
  14. Applying a protective layer of zinc on water pipes to prevent rusting is called:
    a) Zinc coating
    b) Alloy formation
    c) Vulcanization
    d) Galvanization
    Answer: d
  15. Which method is NOT suitable to prevent rusting of iron?
    a) Annealing
    b) Greasing
    c) Galvanization
    d) Painting
    Answer: a
  16. The metal primarily used for galvanising iron is:
    a) Zinc
    b) Mercury
    c) Cadmium
    d) Tin
    Answer: a
  17. Potassium permanganate is used in water purification because it is a:
    a) Reducing agent
    b) Oxidising agent
    c) Sterilising agent
    d) Dissolving agent
    Answer: b
  18. Rusting is a:
    a) Electrolysis process
    b) Oxidation reaction
    c) Redox reaction
    d) Reduction reaction
    Answer: c
  19. Depositing a metal layer on another surface using electricity is called:
    a) Electroplating
    b) Galvanisation
    c) Rusting
    d) Crystallisation
    Answer: a
  20. During photosynthesis, oxygen is released due to:
    a) Hydrolysis of carbohydrates
    b) Photolysis of water
    c) Reduction of CO₂
    d) Breakdown of chlorophyll
    Answer: b
  21. In the reaction ZnO + C → Zn + CO, carbon acts as a:
    a) Acid
    b) Base
    c) Reducing agent
    d) Oxidising agent
    Answer: c
  22. The process of rust formation on iron is known as:
    a) Rusting
    b) Crystallisation
    c) Shoveling
    d) Spading
    Answer: a
  23. Oxidation involves:
    a) Loss of protons
    b) Loss of electrons
    c) Loss of neutrons
    d) Gain of electrons
    Answer: b
  24. Browning of pages in old books is due to:
    a) Frequent use
    b) Lack of air
    c) Dust accumulation
    d) Oxidation of cellulose
    Answer: d
  25. Iron rusts in air when both are present:
    a) Carbon dioxide and moisture
    b) Water and paint
    c) Oxygen and grease
    d) Oxygen and moisture
    Answer: d
  26. Rusting of iron:
    a) Decreases its weight
    b) Increases its weight
    c) Has no effect on weight
    d) Is unpredictable
    Answer: b
  27. Iron rusts most rapidly in:
    a) Rainwater
    b) Distilled water
    c) Seawater
    d) River water
    Answer: c
  28. The metal used for galvanising iron is:
    a) Zinc
    b) Chromium
    c) Lead
    d) Antimony
    Answer: a
  29. Applying a zinc coat to prevent rusting is called:
    a) Galvanization
    b) Reduction
    c) Corrosion
    d) Calcination
    Answer: a

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