Coal and Petroleum Test

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Question 1

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Match the entries in Column I with those in Column II.

	Column - I		Column - II
(a)	Carbonization	(i)	Coke
(b)	Destructive distillation	(ii)	Coal
(c)	Cracking	(iii)	Petroleum
(d)	Refining	(iv)	Hydrocarbons

a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4

a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3

a-3, b-2, c-4, d-1

a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1

Solution

The correct combination is: a-2, b-1.c-4.d-3. Carbonization - coal Destructive distillation - coke Cracking - hydrocarbons Refining - petroleum

Question 2
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Which of these is the main constituent of petroleum gas?

A
Butane

B
Propane

C
Methane

D
Ethane

Solution

Petroleum gas is a mixture of ethane, propane and butane. Butane, being a major part of the composition is about 95%.
Question 3
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What is the source of fly ash?

A
Petroleum

B
Natural gas

C
Coal

D
All of the above

Solution

Fly ash is a fine powder formed when large amount of coal is burnt in sufficient quantity of air in places like thermal power stations etc. The ash is carried by atmospheric air due to strong current of air in the furnace, Hence, this ash is called fly ash. It causes respiratory problems when inhaled by man
Question 4
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Which one of the following is NOT a fossil fuel?

A
Coal

B
Biogas

C
Petroleum

D
Natural gas

Solution

Biogas is formed by anaerobic degradation (fermentation) of plants and animal wastes. Hence, it is not a fossil fuel.
Question 5
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Study the characteristics given below:

(i) It is a tough, porous and black substance.

(ii) It is a pure form of carbon.

Based on the above characteristics, identify it from the following.

A
Kerosene

B
Petrol

C
Coke

D
Lubricating oil

Solution

Coke is a tough, porous, black substance. It is almost a pure form of carbon and used in the manufacture of steel.
Question 6
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Which of the following statements is true about petroleum?

A
Lighter than water and soluble in it.

B
Heavier than water and insoluble in it.

C
Lighter than water and insoluble in it.

D
Heavier than water and soluble in it.

Solution

Petroleum has less density than water so it floats on water. It is insoluble in water because petroleum is non-polar while water is polar.
Question 7
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Which of the following properties is NOT a characteristic of a good fuel?

A
High ignition temperature

B
Low cost

C
Causes minimum pollution

D
Readily available

Solution

Fuel is said to be good if it has the following characteristics: (i) Low ignition temperature. (ii) Low cost. (iii) Causing minimum pollution on burning. (iv) Readily available.
Question 8
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Why is producer gas not a good fuel?

A
It contains CO which is poisonous.

B
It contains CO₂ which is abundant.

C
It contains CO₂ which does not burn.

D
It contains N₂ which does not burn.

Solution

Producer gas is not a good fuel because it contains nitrogen which does not burn.
Question 9
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Which of the following is most harmful for the human body?

A
CO

B
CO₂

C
Oxides of nitrogen

D
Lead compounds

Solution

Carbon monoxide is the most harmful substance for the human body.
Question 10
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What are the characteristics of a rocket fuel?

A
Light and compact

B
High calorific value

C
Burns rapidly

D
All of the above

Solution

A fuel should have the following characteristics to act as a rocket fuel: (i) It should be light and compact. (ii) It should produce high energy on burning. (iii) It should burn rapidly.

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Question 1

a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4

a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3

a-3, b-2, c-4, d-1

a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1

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Question 2

Butane

Propane

Methane

Ethane

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Question 3

Petroleum

Natural gas

Coal

All of the above

Solution

Question 4

Coal

Biogas

Petroleum

Natural gas

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Question 5

Kerosene

Petrol

Coke

Lubricating oil

Solution

Question 6

Lighter than water and soluble in it.

Heavier than water and insoluble in it.

Lighter than water and insoluble in it.

Heavier than water and soluble in it.

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Question 7

High ignition temperature

Low cost

Causes minimum pollution

Readily available

Solution

Question 8

It contains CO which is poisonous.

It contains CO2 which is abundant.

It contains CO2 which does not burn.

It contains N2 which does not burn.

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Question 9

CO

CO2

Oxides of nitrogen

Lead compounds

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Question 10

Light and compact

High calorific value

Burns rapidly

All of the above

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It contains CO₂ which is abundant.

It contains CO₂ which does not burn.

It contains N₂ which does not burn.

CO₂