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Question 11 Mark
Name two metals which are purified by using the chemical effect of current (or electrolysis).
Answer
Copper and Gold are purified by using the chemical effect of current (or electrolysis).
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Question 21 Mark
Name two metals which are usually electroplated on cheaper metals for making jewelry (or ornaments).
Answer
Gold and silver are electroplated on cheaper metals for making jewelry or ornaments.
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Question 31 Mark
Name one chemical compound which is produced by using the chemical effect of electric current.
Answer
Copper sulphate is one chemical compound which is produced by using the chemical effect of electric current.
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Question 41 Mark
What should be done to decompose water into hydrogen and oxygen?
Answer
Electric current must be passed through water to decompose water into hydrogen and oxygen.
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Question 51 Mark
Name one compound which is decomposed into hydrogen and oxygen by using the chemical effect of electric current.
Answer
Water is one compound which is decomposed into hydrogen and oxygen by using the chemical effect of electric current.
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Question 61 Mark
What is the advantage of using LED in testing the electrical conductivity of liquids?
Answer
The advantage of using LEDs is because, they glow up even if very small amount of current passes through them.
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Question 71 Mark
Name two liquids which conduct electricity and two liquids which do not conduct electricity.
Answer
Tap water and lemon water conduct electricity, this happens because tap water. While distilled water and wine do not conduct electricity.
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Question 81 Mark
Which effect of electric current is utilized when a thin layer of chromium metal is deposited on an iron tap? What is this process known as?
Answer
This is called chemical effect of heating and the process is called as electroplating.
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Question 91 Mark
When electric current is passed through acidified water, then hydrogen and oxygen are formed. What type of effect of current is illustrated by this statement?
Answer
When electric current is passed through acidified water, it dissociates water into H+ and OH- ions. This process is called chemical effect.
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Question 101 Mark
Which is the polluting waste generated by electroplating factories?
Answer
The conducting solution used in the electroplating process is the waste generated by electroplating factories.
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Question 111 Mark
Name a device which glows even when a weak electric current passes through it.
Answer
A Light Emitting Diode (LED) glows even when a weak electric current passes through it.
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Question 121 Mark
Name two metals which are produced (or extracted) by using the chemical effect of electric current.
Answer
Carbon and hydrogen are extracted by using the chemical effect of electric current.
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Question 141 Mark
Do liquids also conduct electricity?
Answer
Liquids do conduct electricity, when they have free ions available like in case of Acids, Bases and Salts being dissolved in water.
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Question 151 Mark
Name the metal which is usually electroplated on car parts such as bumpers and bicycle handlebars made of steel.
Answer
Chromium is electroplated on car parts such as bumpers and bicycle handlebars made of steel.
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Question 161 Mark
Which metal is electroplated on iron for making 'cans' used for storing food?
Answer
Tin is electroplated on iron for making 'cans' used for storing food.
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Question 171 Mark
What happens to the needle of a compass kept nearby when electric current is switched on in a wire? Why does this happen?
Answer
The current carrying wire behaves like a magnet and it will cause deflection of the needle of the compass. This is called magnetic effect of electric current.
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Question 181 Mark
Vinegar is a sour liquid. State whether vinegar will conduct electricity or not.
Answer
Vinegar is a poor conductor of electricity because it does not have any free ions to carry electric charge and conduct electricity.
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Question 191 Mark
Why is it dangerous to touch a working electrical appliance with wet hands?
Answer
Because wet hands have water and water is a good conductor of electricity. A person can get electric shock if he touches any electrical appliances with wet hands.
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Question Answer (1 Marks) - Science STD 8 Questions - Vidyadip