Acetylene Quiz

What is the chemical formula of acetylene?

• CO2

• C2H2

• CH4

• H2O

What is the state of acetylene at room temperature?

• liquid

• gas

• solid

• plasma

What is the main use of acetylene in industries?

• Welding and cutting metals

• As a food preservative

• As a fuel for vehicles

• As a cleaning agent

What are the hazards associated with acetylene?

• The hazards associated with acetylene include flammability, reactivity, and potential for explosion.

• The hazards associated with acetylene include toxicity, corrosiveness, and carcinogenicity.

• The hazards associated with acetylene include radioactivity, mutagenicity, and teratogenicity.

• The hazards associated with acetylene include volatility, instability, and irritability.

What is the reaction of acetylene with oxygen?

• Hydrolysis

• Oxidation

• Decomposition

• Combustion

What is the industrial process used to produce acetylene?

• Calcium carbide method

• Sulfuric acid method

• Hydrogenation method

• Electrolysis method

What are the properties of acetylene?

• Acetylene is a colorless gas that is highly flammable and can form explosive mixtures with air.

• Acetylene is a colorless gas with no odor.

• Acetylene is not flammable and does not form explosive mixtures with air.

• Acetylene is a liquid at room temperature.

True or False? Oxy-acetylene is the hottest burning fuel gas, which makes it good for welding.

• True

• False

When calcium carbide and water are mixed _________ is produced.

• Oxygen

• Water

• Acetylene

• Ethanol

True or False? During the combustion reaction between acetylene and oxygen, carbon dioxide can be produced.

• True

• False