Q1Multiple choice
An electric current can produce
- (a)heating effect only.
- (b)chemical effect only.
- (c)magnetic effect only.
- (d)chemical, heating, and magnetic effects.
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(d) chemical, heating, and magnetic effects.
Chapter 14 – Chemical Effects Of Electric Current
Class 8 Science · 23 questions · 23 with answers
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Q2Multiple choice
Boojho and Paheli performed experiments taking similar bulbs and cells but two different solutions A and B as shown in Fig.14.1. Boojho’s Experiment Paheli’s Experiment
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- (A)
- (B)Fig.14.1 They found that the bulb in the setup A glows more brightly as compared to that of the setup B. You would conclude that (a) higher current is flowing through the circuit in setup A. (b) higher current is flowing through the circuit in setup B.
- (c)equal current is flowing through both the circuits.
- (d)the current flowing through the circuits in the two setups cannot be compared in this manner. 78 E XEMPLAR PROBLEMS
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(A)
Q3Multiple choice
Boojho’s uncle has set up an electroplating factory near his village. He should dispose off the waste of the factory
- (a)in the nearby river.
- (b)in the nearby pond.
- (c)in the nearby cornfield.
- (d)according to the disposal guidelines of the local authority.
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(d) according to the disposal guidelines of the local authority.
Q4Multiple choice
When electric current is passed through a conducting solution, there is a change of colour of the solution. This indicates
- (a)the chemical effect of current.
- (b)the heating effect of current.
- (c)the magnetic effect of current.
- (d)the lightning effect of current.
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(a) the chemical effect of current.
Q5Multiple choice
Which one of the following solutions will not conduct electricity?
- (a)lemon juice
- (b)vinegar
- (c)tap water
- (d)vegetable oil
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(d) vegetable oil
Q6Multiple choice
Which of the following metals is used in electroplating to make objects appear shining?
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- (a)iron
- (b)copper
- (c)chromium
- (d)aluminium 7. Fig.14.2 C HEMICAL EFFECTS O F ELECTRIC CURRENT 79 Which of the following solutions will not make the bulb in Fig 14.2 glow? (a) sodium chlorides (b) copper sulphate (c) silver nitrate (d) sugar solution in diluted water
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(c) chromium
Q8Multiple choice
Fill in the blanks
- (a)The object to be electroplated is taken as ____________ electrode.
- (b)One of the most common applications of chemical effect of electric current is ______________.
- (c)Small amount of a mineral salt present naturally in water makes it a______________ of electricity.
- (d)Electroplating of ______________ is done on objects like water taps and cycle bell to give them a shiny appearance.
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(a) The object to be electroplated is taken as ____________ electrode.
(c) Small amount of a mineral salt present naturally in water makes it a______________ of electricity.
(b) One of the most common applications of chemical effect of electric current is ______________.
(d) Electroplating of ______________ is done on objects like water taps and cycle bell to give them a shiny appearance.
Q9Very short answer
Why is a layer of zinc coated over iron?
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A coating of zinc is provided to protect iron from corrosion and rust.
Q10Very short answer
Will the solution of sugar in distilled water conduct electricity?
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No
Q11Very short answer
Name the effect of current responsible for the glow of the bulb in an electric circuit.
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Heating effect of electric current. SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
Q12Short answer
Boojho made the circuit given in Fig. 14.3 and observed that the bulb did not glow. On Paheli’s suggestion he added one more cell in the circuit. The bulb now glows. Explain. 80 E XEMPLAR PROBLEMS Fig. 14.3
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Addition of another cell increased the current through the bulb sufficiently to make it glow.
Q13Short answer
Paheli set up an experiment using liquid A in the beaker as shown in Fig. 14.4. She observed that the bulb glows. Then she replaced the liquid A by another liquid B. This time the bulb did not glow. Boojho suggested replacing the bulb by an LED. They observed that the LED glows. Explain. Liquid A Fig. 14.4
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The current through liquid B could be weak and therefore unable to make the bulb glow. However, it was strong enough for the LED to glow.
Q14Short answer
Paheli wants to deposit silver on an iron spoon. She took silver nitrate (AgNO3) solution in a beaker and setup a simple circuit for electroplating. Which terminal of the battery should the spoon be connected to? What material should the other electrode be made of? C HEMICAL EFFECTS O F ELECTRIC CURRENT 81
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The spoon should be connected to the negative terminal of the battery. The other electrode should be made of silver.
Q15Short answer
Why is tin electroplated on iron to make cans used for storing food?
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Tin is less reactive than iron. Tin coating prevents food from coming in contact with iron and thus prevents it from getting spoiled.
Q16Short answer
Observe Fig. 14.5. A B Fig. 14.5 Which of these two circuits A or B shows the correct observation?
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Diagram A shows the correct observation. LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS
Q17Short answer
Observe the following circuits carefully. In which circuit will the bulb glow. Write ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ in the blank space provided along each of the circuit given in Fig. 14.6. ..................... Piece of coal 82 E XEMPLAR PROBLEMS ..................... Iron nail ..................... Eraser ..................... Steel spoon Fig. 14.6
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No, Yes, No, Yes
Q18Long answer
An electric current is passed through a conducting solution. List any three possible observations.
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• Bubbles of gas may be formed on the electrodes. 146 E XEMPLAR PROBLEMS • Deposits of metal may be seen on electrodes. • Change in the colour of the solution may take place. • The solution may get heated. (Any three)
Q19Long answer
In the circuit given as Fig. 14.7, Boojho observed that copper is deposited on the electrode connected to the negative terminal of C HEMICAL EFFECTS O F ELECTRIC CURRENT 83 the battery. Paheli tried to repeat the same experiment. But she could find only one copper plate. Therefore she took a carbon rod as negative electrode. Will copper be still deposited on the carbon rod? Explain your answer. Fig. 14.7
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Yes, copper from the copper sulphate solution will be deposited on the carbon rod. Copper from the copper plate will be dissolved into the copper sulphate solution for electroplating.
Q20Multiple choice
Observe the circuit given in Fig. 14.8. Fig. 14.8 Boojho set up this circuit for purification of copper. What will be the nature of –
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- (i)plate A
- (ii)plate B
- (iii)the solution. Explain the process of purification. 84 E XEMPLAR PROBLEMS
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(i) plate A
(ii) plate B
(iii) the solution. Explain the process of purification. 84 E XEMPLAR PROBLEMS
Q21Long answer
Observe the following circuit given in Fig. 14.9. Fig. 14.9 Current does not flow in the circuit if there is a gap between the two wires. Does it indicate that air is a poor conductor of electricity? Does air never conduct electricity? Explain.
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Yes, air is a poor conductor of electricity. No, under certain conditions, such as during lightning, air may conduct electricity.
Q22Long answer
Boojho made the circuit shown in Fig. 14.10. He wanted to observe what happens when an electric current is passed through water. But he forgot to add a few drops of lemon juice to water. Will it make any difference to his observations? Explain. Fig. 14.10 C HEMICAL EFFECTS O F ELECTRIC CURRENT 85
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If the water is distilled water and lemon juice is not added, no current will pass through the circuit. If the water taken is salty, then a feeble current will pass through the circuit and bubbles will be seen on the negative electrode.
Q23Multiple choice
Observing that the bulb does not glow in the circuit shown in Fig. 14.11 A, Boojho changed the circuit as shown in Fig 14.11 B. He observed deflection in the magnetic compass. Fig. 14.11 A Fig. 14.11 B
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- (i)What does the deflection in magnetic compass indicate?
- (ii)Why did the bulb not glow in Fig.14.11 A?
- (iii)What would be the effect of increase in the number of turns in the coil wound around the magnetic compass in Fig. 14.11B?
- (iv)What will be observed if the number of cells are increased in the circuit shown in Fig. 14.11B?
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(i) What does the deflection in magnetic compass indicate?
(ii) Why did the bulb not glow in Fig.14.11 A?
(iii) What would be the effect of increase in the number of turns in the coil wound around the magnetic compass in Fig. 14.11B?
(iv) What will be observed if the number of cells are increased in the circuit shown in Fig. 14.11B?
Q24Long answer
Yor are provided with a magnetic compass, an empty match box, a battery of two cells and connecting wires. Using these objects how will you make a tester for testing an electric circuit? Draw the necessary circuit diagram and explain.
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Whenever current flows through the circuit the megnetic compass needle shows deflection due to magnetic effect of current. ANSWERS 147