Crystals and crystallisation - class-VIII

crystals and crystallisation

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Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Crystallisation is used to purify :

  1. solids
  2. liquids
  3. gases
  4. all of the above
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The salt we get from sea water can have many impurities in it. These impurities can be removed by :

  1. sedimentation
  2. crystallisation
  3. centrifugation
  4. all of the above
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Separation of crystals of alum from impure sample is carried out through :

  1. centrifugation
  2. distillation
  3. crystallisation
  4. none of the above
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

While obtaining pure copper sulphate from an impure sample what will finally be obtained in the china dish?

  1. Impurities of the sample are left behind in the china dish
  2. Copper sulphate
  3. Water droplets
  4. Chine dish remains empty
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Pure $CuSO _4$ can be obtained from an impure sample by :

  1. crystallisation
  2. galvanisation
  3. centrifugation
  4. sedimentation
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Why crystallisation is used as a method of obtaining pure $CuSO _4$ from impure sample?

  1. Because $CuSO _4$ is a liquid
  2. Because $CuSO _4$ is a solid
  3. Because $CuSO _4$ is a gas
  4. None of the above
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Crystallization is used to separate :

  1. solid from solid
  2. liquid from solid
  3. solid from liquid
  4. all of above
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

X is a solid. Y is a liquid. How can X be separated from a solution of Y?

  1. Sedimentation
  2. Filtration
  3. Crystallization
  4. All of above
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The copper sulphate solution is heated gently on a water bath for :

  1. proper mixing of the sample
  2. evaporation of water
  3. dissolving the copper sulphate in solution
  4. all of above
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

While obtaining pure copper sulphate by crystallization, the solution is saturated is indicated by :

  1. change in color
  2. change in consistency
  3. formation of bubbles
  4. formation of crystals near rod
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

To crystallize copper sulphate, it is dissolved in water and a small quantity of ................. is also added.

  1. concentrated nitric acid
  2. dilute hydrochloric acid
  3. dilute sulphuric acid
  4. dilute nitric acid
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

During crystallization of copper sulphate, heating is stopped when :

  1. solution becomes saturated
  2. solution reaches boiling point
  3. solution is reduced to half of its quantity
  4. the solution is not heated at all
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Copper sulphate crystals are of which color after purification?

  1. White
  2. Black
  3. Blue
  4. Yellow
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

When are the crystals of copper sulphate obtained?

  1. when hot acidic copper sulphate solution is cooled gradually.
  2. when cold acidic copper sulphate solution is heated gradually.
  3. when hot acidic copper sulphate solution is cooled suddenly.
  4. when cold acidic copper sulphate solution is heated suddenly
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which method is used to separate diastereomers?

  1. Distillation
  2. Fractional Crystallisation
  3. Sublimation
  4. Evaporation
Question 16 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The method by which common salt is obtained from concentrated seawater is called:

  1. Crystallisation
  2. Catalyst
  3. Hydrolysis
  4. Evaporation
Question 17 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The crystals that are obtained after crystallization are:

  1. more than 90% pure
  2. between 40% and 80% pure
  3. between 10% to 40% pure
  4. 10% pure
Question 18 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Why crystallisation is used for obtaining pure copper sulphate from an impure sample rather than simple evaporation?

  1. Some impurities may remain dissolved in the solution even after filtration. On evaporation, these may contaminate the solid
  2. Because crystallisation is comparatively easier than evaporation
  3. Because crystallisation is comparatively faster
  4. All of the above
Question 19 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Crystals of pure copper sulphate are separated from the solution by :

  1. condenstaion
  2. distillation
  3. solidification
  4. filtration
Question 20 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Crystallization is a process of :

  1. cooling a hot concentrated solution of a substance to obtain beads
  2. cooling a hot concentrated solution of a substance to obtain crystals
  3. heating a solution to obtain beads
  4. all of above
Question 21 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Common salt can be purified by a process of :

  1. crystallization
  2. homogenisation
  3. boiling
  4. distillation
Question 22 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The process of crystallization begins by:

  1. cooling in ice
  2. evaporation by heating
  3. passing to porous material
  4. none of the above
Question 23 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

After purification by crystallization, copper sulphate crystals can be obtained by :

  1. filtration
  2. passing through funnel
  3. evaporation to dryness
  4. all of above
Question 24 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Why is crystallization better than evaporation to dryness?

  1. Solids get charred in evaporation
  2. Solids get decomposed in evaporation
  3. Impurities do not get removed in evaporation
  4. All of above
Question 25 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are the characteristics of the solvent used during purification of copper sulphate by crystallization?

  1. Not dissolve the substance at room temperature
  2. Dissolve the impurities at room temperature
  3. Does not dissolve the impurities at high temperature
  4. All of the above
Question 26 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The principle behind purification by crystallisation is that the :

  1. amount of solute that can be dissolved by a solvent increases with temperature
  2. amount of solute that can be dissolved by a solvent decreases with increase in temperature
  3. both a and b
  4. none of above
Question 27 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

During concentration (saturation), copper sulfate solution is constantly stirred to :

  1. ensure uniform evaporation
  2. prevent formation of a solid crust
  3. both a and b
  4. it is not stirred during saturation
Question 28 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Crystallization is better than evaporation to dryness. 

  1. True
  2. False
Question 29 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Why is dilute sulphuric acid added during crystallization of copper sulphate?

  1. Prevent hydrolysis of copper sulphate
  2. Prevent crystallization of copper sulphate
  3. Enhance formation of large crystals
  4. All of the above
Question 30 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following can be separated by crystallization?

  1. Copper sulphate
  2. Benzoic acid
  3. Potash alum
  4. All of above
Question 31 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Technique utilized to separate a mixture of dissolved solids by evaporation according to individual solubilities.

  1. Distillation
  2. Chromatography
  3. Fractional crystallization
  4. Filtration
  5. Titration
Question 32 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Usually crystals are dried with help of ________.

  1. dryer
  2. autoclave
  3. filter paper
  4. fan
Question 33 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Why does crystallisation seperate mixtures?

  1. Because the components do not chemically combine
  2. Because the components have different boiling point
  3. Because the components have different solubilities at high and low temperatures
  4. None of these
Question 34 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Crystals can be grown by _________.

  1. cooling a saturated solution
  2. heating a saturated solution
  3. stirring a saturated solution
  4. planting in a well watered fertile soil
Question 35 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How would you know if a solution is saturated?

  1. When a sample is taken out and cooled, it forms small crystals rapidly
  2. When the sample starts to evaporate
  3. When more solid is added, they continue to dissolve in the solution
  4. When solution changes colour
Question 36 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What would you observe when a saturated solution of potassium chloride prepared at $60^0 C$ is allowed to cool to room temperature?

  1. Crystallization happens
  2. Evaporation happens
  3. Sublimation happens
  4. Condensation happens
Question 37 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Arrange the following steps in crystallisation of copper sulphate.
A. Dissolve it in minimum amount of water.
B. Take some (approximately 5 g) impure sample of copper sulphate in a china dish.
C. Cover the solution with a filter paper and leave it undisturbed at room temperature to cool slowly for a day.
D. Evaporate water from the copper sulphate solution so as to get a saturated solution.
E. Filter the impurities out.

  1. A, C, B, D, E
  2. B, D, A, C, E
  3. B, A, D, E, C
  4. B, A, E, D, C