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Chemical Effects of Electric Current — Practice Worksheet
Chapter: Chemical Effects of Electric Current
Topic: Chemical Effects of Electric Current
Maximum Marks: 25
Time: 30 minutes
Name: ____________________ Roll No.: __________ Date: ____________

General Instructions

  • All questions are compulsory.
  • Choose the correct option (A, B, C or D) for each question.
  • The answer key is at the end — try the paper first!
Section A — Multiple Choice (1 mark each) 25 × 1 = 25 marks
1.
A liquid that conducts electricity is called a/an:
  • A.Insulator
  • B.Electrolyte
  • C.Conductor metal
  • D.Vacuum
2.
Liquids conduct electricity because they contain free:
  • A.Atoms only
  • B.Ions
  • C.Electrons in metal
  • D.Molecules of gas
3.
In a conduction tester, a liquid conducts if the:
  • A.Bulb does not glow
  • B.Bulb glows
  • C.Battery melts
  • D.Wire breaks
4.
Which of these does NOT conduct electricity?
  • A.Salt solution
  • B.Dilute acid
  • C.Distilled water
  • D.Lemon juice
5.
An LED is used instead of a bulb because it can detect a:
  • A.Strong current only
  • B.Very weak current
  • C.Magnetic field
  • D.High voltage only
6.
The decomposition of a conducting liquid by an electric current is called:
  • A.Reflection
  • B.Electrolysis
  • C.Evaporation
  • D.Distillation
7.
The electrode connected to the positive terminal of the battery is the:
  • A.Cathode
  • B.Anode
  • C.Resistor
  • D.Filament
8.
In the electrolysis of water, the gas released at the cathode is:
  • A.Oxygen
  • B.Hydrogen
  • C.Carbon dioxide
  • D.Nitrogen
9.
In the electrolysis of water, the gas released at the anode is:
  • A.Hydrogen
  • B.Oxygen
  • C.Helium
  • D.Chlorine
10.
When copper sulphate solution is electrolysed, copper is deposited on the:
  • A.Anode
  • B.Cathode
  • C.Wire
  • D.Battery
11.
Electroplating is the process of depositing a thin layer of one ______ over another object.
  • A.Gas
  • B.Metal
  • C.Liquid
  • D.Plastic
12.
In electroplating, the object to be coated is connected as the:
  • A.Anode
  • B.Cathode
  • C.Battery
  • D.Switch
13.
Tin is electroplated onto iron to make food cans because tin:
  • A.Rusts quickly
  • B.Does not rust easily and is non-toxic
  • C.Is poisonous
  • D.Is magnetic
14.
Jewellery is often electroplated with gold or silver to:
  • A.Make it heavier
  • B.Give an attractive, valuable look cheaply
  • C.Make it rust
  • D.Conduct electricity
15.
An advantage of electroplating is that it:
  • A.Causes rusting
  • B.Protects metals from corrosion
  • C.Removes shine
  • D.Weakens the object
16.
The amount of metal deposited in electrolysis depends on the current and the:
  • A.Colour
  • B.Time of current flow
  • C.Temperature of the room
  • D.Size of the wire only
17.
If a larger current is passed for the same time, the metal deposited will be:
  • A.Less
  • B.More
  • C.The same
  • D.Zero
18.
If the current flows for a longer time, the metal deposited will be:
  • A.Less
  • B.More
  • C.The same
  • D.None
19.
To get a thicker coating in electroplating, one should use:
  • A.Smaller current, shorter time
  • B.Larger current, longer time
  • C.No current
  • D.A magnet
20.
This principle lets manufacturers control the ______ of the electroplated coating.
  • A.Colour only
  • B.Thickness
  • C.Smell
  • D.Sound
21.
Which of these is NOT an effect of electric current?
  • A.Heating effect
  • B.Magnetic effect
  • C.Chemical effect
  • D.Gravitational effect
22.
The chemical effect of current occurs when current passes through a:
  • A.Solid metal wire
  • B.Conducting liquid
  • C.Vacuum
  • D.Magnet
23.
A sign of the chemical effect of current in a liquid is:
  • A.The wire melting
  • B.Gas bubbles at the electrodes
  • C.A loud sound
  • D.A bright flash only
24.
The heating effect of current is used in:
  • A.Electroplating
  • B.Electric heaters
  • C.A compass
  • D.A magnet
25.
Besides electroplating, the chemical effect of current is used industrially to:
  • A.Cool metals
  • B.Extract and purify metals
  • C.Produce sound
  • D.Reflect light

Answer Key

Section A — Multiple Choice (1 mark each)
  1. (B) Electrolyte
  2. (B) Ions
  3. (B) Bulb glows
  4. (C) Distilled water
  5. (B) Very weak current
  6. (B) Electrolysis
  7. (B) Anode
  8. (B) Hydrogen
  9. (B) Oxygen
  10. (B) Cathode
  11. (B) Metal
  12. (B) Cathode
  13. (B) Does not rust easily and is non-toxic
  14. (B) Give an attractive, valuable look cheaply
  15. (B) Protects metals from corrosion
  16. (B) Time of current flow
  17. (B) More
  18. (B) More
  19. (B) Larger current, longer time
  20. (B) Thickness
  21. (D) Gravitational effect
  22. (B) Conducting liquid
  23. (B) Gas bubbles at the electrodes
  24. (B) Electric heaters
  25. (B) Extract and purify metals
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