41. Which material is used in electrical wiring due to its high conductivity?

  • A) Iron
  • B) Copper
  • C) Zinc
  • D) Plastic
  • Answer: B

42. The degree of dissociation of a weak acid is:

  • A) Directly proportional to its concentration
  • B) Inversely proportional to its concentration
  • C) Directly proportional to its dilution
  • D) Independent of its concentration
  • Answer: C

43. Ostwald’s dilution law states that for a weak electrolyte:

  • A) Conductivity decreases with concentration
  • B) Conductivity increases with concentration
  • C) Degree of dissociation decreases with dilution
  • D) Degree of dissociation increases with dilution
  • Answer: D

44. What happens to the conductivity of a solution as temperature increases?

  • A) Conductivity decreases
  • B) Conductivity remains unchanged
  • C) Conductivity increases
  • D) Conductivity fluctuates
  • Answer: C

45. Which of the following is an insulator?

  • A) Aluminum
  • B) Water
  • C) Rubber
  • D) Copper
  • Answer: C

46. The strength of an acid according to the Arrhenius theory is measured by:

  • A) Its pH value
  • B) Its ability to donate electrons
  • C) Its ability to accept protons
  • D) Its dissociation in water
  • Answer: D

47. Electrical conductors allow electricity to pass through them due to:

  • A) Free electrons
  • B) Free neutrons
  • C) Free protons
  • D) Free ions
  • Answer: A

48. Which of the following is a characteristic of strong electrolytes?

  • A) Low degree of dissociation
  • B) Complete dissociation in water
  • C) Poor electrical conductivity
  • D) No dissociation in water
  • Answer: B

49. What is the effect of dilution on weak electrolytes according to Ostwald’s law?

  • A) Degree of dissociation decreases
  • B) Degree of dissociation increases
  • C) Degree of dissociation remains constant
  • D) Degree of dissociation becomes zero
  • Answer: B

50. Which factor has no effect on the conductivity of a metal?

  • A) Temperature
  • B) Number of free electrons
  • C) Pressure
  • D) Impurities
  • Answer: C