Chemical Effects of Electric Current

  1. Q1: What effect of electric current causes chemical changes in a liquid?
    Answer: Chemical
    Explanation: When electric current passes through some liquids, it produces chemical effects like gas bubbles or deposition of metal.
  2. Q2: What is formed on electrodes when current is passed through copper sulphate solution?
    Answer: Deposits
    Explanation: A reddish-brown deposit of copper forms on the negative electrode due to chemical reaction.
  3. Q3: Which solution allows electricity to pass and shows chemical effects?
    Answer: Electrolyte
    Explanation: Electrolytes are liquids that conduct electricity and undergo chemical changes.
  4. Q4: What do we call the process of depositing a layer of metal using electricity?
    Answer: Electroplating
    Explanation: Electroplating is a method to coat a metal object with another metal using electric current.
  5. Q5: What is a visible sign of chemical change during electrolysis?
    Answer: Bubbles
    Explanation: Bubbles are often formed at electrodes due to release of gases during the chemical reaction.
  6. Q6: What metal is commonly used for electroplating jewelry?
    Answer: Gold
    Explanation: Gold is used to coat inexpensive ornaments to make them look attractive and prevent rust.
  7. Q7: Which component glows when current passes through a conducting liquid in a tester?
    Answer: Bulb
    Explanation: If the liquid conducts electricity, the bulb in the tester circuit glows.
  8. Q8: What kind of liquids mostly show chemical effects of current—pure or acidic?
    Answer: Acidic
    Explanation: Acidic liquids contain ions which help conduct electricity and show chemical changes.
  9. Q9: What is the rod dipped in a liquid during electroplating called?
    Answer: Electrode
    Explanation: Electrodes are metal rods inserted into an electrolyte to carry current and allow chemical changes.
  10. Q10: What do we call the solution used in electroplating?
    Answer: Electrolyte
    Explanation: The electrolyte contains metal ions that deposit on the object during electroplating.


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