Elements Uses

Total Questions: 21

1 - Name the element which is used to fabricate solar cell and transistor?

A ) Germanium
B ) Silicon βœ…
C ) Iron
D ) None of these

2 - Solar cells convert----?

A ) Solar energy into electricity βœ…
B ) Solar to light
C ) Heat to electrical energy
D ) Heat to light energy

Explanation:

βœ… Solar cells convert: Solar energy into electrical energy

πŸ“˜ Explanation:

  • βœ…Solar cells (also called photovoltaic cells) convert sunlight (solar energy) directly into electricity.
  • βœ…This process is called the Photovoltaic Effect.

3 - Which type of material is used in lead pencil-----:

A ) Graphite βœ…
B ) Germanium
C ) Silicon
D ) Rubber

4 - Which material is used to make electrodes in dry batteries?

A ) Copper
B ) Iron
C ) Graphite βœ…
D ) Aluminium

5 - Which type of batteries commonly used in automobile?

A ) Lead acid βœ…
B ) Lithium ion
C ) Nickel cadmium
D ) Alkaline

6 - Which of the following batteries is rechargeable?

A ) Alkaline
B ) Zinc carbon
C ) Lithium ion βœ…
D ) Silver oxide

7 - Which is the main electrolyte used in lead acid batteries?

A ) Hydrochloric acid
B ) Sulfuric acid βœ…
C ) Nitric acid
D ) Sodium hydroxide

8 - The unit of battery capacity is measured in------:

A ) Ampere hours βœ…
B ) Watt hours
C ) Amperes
D ) Volt

9 - which type of batteries is commonly used in laptops and smartphones?

A ) Lithium ion βœ…
B ) Nikl cadmium
C ) Lead acid
D ) Zinc carbon

10 - Dry cell batteries use which electrolyte?

A ) Sodium hydroxide
B ) Paste of ammonium chloride βœ…
C ) Liquid acid
D ) Lead dioxide

11 - The first battery was invented by---:

A ) Michael Faraday
B ) Thomas Edison
C ) Alessandro Volta βœ…
D ) Nikola Tesla

12 - What is the main disadvantage of Nickel cadmium (NiCd) batteries?

A ) Memory effect βœ…
B ) High cost
C ) Low energy density
D ) Toxic fumes

13 - The cathode of a dry cell battery is made of----:

A ) Carbon βœ…
B ) Copper
C ) Zinc
D ) Iron

14 - In a battery the positive electrode is called----

A ) Anode
B ) Electrolyte
C ) Cathode βœ…
D ) Terminal

15 - What is the primary function of an electrolyte in a battery?

A ) Store energy
B ) Conduct electricity βœ…
C ) Absorb heat
D ) Prevent corrosion

16 - Alkaline battery is used which material as an anode?

A ) Copper
B ) Magnesium
C ) Zinc βœ…
D ) Iron

18 - Which type of battery is used in hybrid and electric vehicles?

A ) Lithium ion βœ…
B ) Nickel cadmium
C ) Lead acid
D ) Alkaline

19 - Which substance is used in match sticks?

A ) Sulphur βœ…
B ) Zinc
C ) Iron
D ) Nitric acid

20 - Which metal is used in the fluorescent tube and bulb of a thermometer?

A ) Mercury βœ…
B ) Iron
C ) Copper
D ) None of these

21 - Which material is used to make the glass in thermometers?

A ) Aluminium
B ) Mercury βœ…
C ) Copper
D ) Lead