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Corrosion 1

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 2hrs 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is oxidation?

a)

A reaction involving oxygen

b)

A reaction involving non-metals

2.
Is this an example of oxidation?
a)
Yes
b)
No
3.
Which of the following statement is WRONG?
a)
The process of losing the electron is called Oxidation
b)
An oxidation reaction is often called a cathodic reaction
c)
The process of receiving the electron is called Reduction
d)
A reduction reaction is often called a cathodic reaction
4.
Is the following equation an example of oxidation?
Cu + O2 ---> 2 CuO
a)
Yes
b)
No
5.
Is the following equation an example of oxidation?
Na + Cl ----> NaCl
a)
Yes
b)
No
6.
What is corrosion?
a)
The release of oxygen
b)
Breakdown of a metal
7.
Is this an example of corrosion?
a)
Yes
b)
No
8.

Name the two general classifications of corrosion.

a)

Direct chemical attack and Electrochemical attack.

b)

Fretting corrosion and Galvanic attack.

9.

Rusting is a _____________ process.

a)

Mechanical

b)

Chemical

c)

Physical

10.

Rusting is a special term, given to the corrosion metal is... .

a)

Au

b)

Pt

c)

Fe

d)

Ag

11.

What two things cause Iron to Rust ?

a)

Air and Oxygen

b)

Oxygen and Water

c)

Water and Carbon dioxide

d)

Carbon dioxide and Air

12.

What is the chemical name given to Rust ?

a)

Iron dioxide

b)

Steel oxide

c)

Iron oxide

d)

Carbon dioxide

13.

Rusting can be prevented by

a)

Alloying

b)

Tinning

c)

Galvanizing

d)

All of above

14.
What is the name of negative electrode?
a)
Cathode
b)
Anode
c)
Cation
d)
Anion
15.
What is the name of positive electrode?
a)
Cathode
b)
Anode
c)
Cation
d)
Anion
16.
Which of the following statement is TRUE regarding Anodic and Cathodic reactions?
a)
Both reactions take place simultaneously
b)
Both reactions take place one after another
c)
Both reactions must occur at a different rate
d)
Both reactions must occur at a fast rate
17.

two types of Noble metals

a)

gold and platinum

b)

iron and copper

c)

stainless steel and aluminum

d)

tin and brass

18.
Which of the following metals is very unreactive and unlikely to corrode. 
a)
Copper
b)
Gold
c)
sodium
d)
Potassium
19.

Coating of Zn, Al and Cd on steel are _________ , because their electrode potentials are lower

a)

Cathodic

b)

Anodic

c)

Not affecting

d)

Expensive

20.

The following metals would protect iron by electrons flowing to the iron is ... .

a)

Silver

b)

Gold

c)

Copper

d)

Magnesium

21.

What is Ferrous metal

a)

Material that has good electrical resistance

b)

Metal that consists of Chromium

c)

Metal that has non magnetic properties

d)

Metal that has iron as a base metal

22.

Which metal is commonly used for electric switch-gears?

a)

Ceramics

b)

Thermoplastics

c)

Thermosetting

d)

Rubber

23.

Which metal is commonly used for Machine tools, vices and engine blocks

a)

Cast iron

b)

Mild steel

c)

high Carbon steel

d)

Stainless steel

24.

The ability of a material to be shaped in all directions without cracking or breaking.

a)

Hardness

b)

Ductility

c)

Malleability

d)

Conductivity

25.

Which picture is showing us clay?

a)
b)
c)
d)
26.

Which object is made of glass?

a)
b)
c)
d)
27.

What is this object made of?

a)

It is made of cardboard.

b)

It is made of glass.

c)

It is made of rubber.

d)

It is made of clay.

28.
What is this object made of?
a)
Rubber
b)
Plastic
c)
Oil
d)
Steel
29.
What is this object made of?
a)
Steel
b)
Iron
c)
Silver
d)
Glass
30.

Which of these materials is used to make rain boots?

a)

Paper

b)

Fabric

c)

Plastic

31.

Handles of cooking pots should be made of?

a)

Metal

b)

Plastic

c)

Glass

32.

Which of these are properties of glass?

a)

Bendy

b)

Transparent

c)

Dull

33.

Ceramics have good ability to withstand high temperatures without softening and deforming under

normal service conditions that’s why they are most widely used for?

a)

Electric insulators

b)

Water bottles

c)

Electric conductors

d)

Furnace lining

34.

Ceramics have good ability to resist chemical attack whoever they lack of

a)

Ductility

b)

Brittleness

c)

Hardness

d)

Electric conductivity

35.

Which one of the following materials is known as hard materials and is usually used as abrasives

and/or cutting tool tips?

a)

Polymer

b)

Metal

c)

High speed steel

d)

Ceramic

36.

Materials used for electric insolators must have a low degree of

a)

Thermal conductivity

b)

Hardness

c)

Electric conductivity

d)

Compressive strength

37.

Polymers are classified mainly into two categories

a)

Thermoplastic

b)

Elastomers

c)

Plastics

d)

Thermosetting

38.

When it heated becomes hard and rigid and it can never again be softened by heating

a)

Rubber

b)

Thermoplastic

c)

Thermosetting plastic

d)

Steel

39.

It becomes soften every time they are heated

a)

Gold

b)

Thermoplastic

c)

Thermosetting plastic

d)

Copper

40.

Engineering materials that have a good resistance to the corrosion

a)

Polymers

b)

Composites

c)

Metals

d)

Ceramics