MCQs on Ceramics & Plastics
1 - Question
Ceramics consist of
a) ionic & covalent bonding
b) covalent bonding
c) hydrogen bonding
d) none of the mentioned
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Answer: a
Explanation: Ceramics consists of ionic and covalent bonds only.There is no hydrogen compound so no case of H boding.
2 - Question
All ceramics contain clay.
a) True
b) False
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Answer: b
Explanation: No this may sound convincing but all ceramics don’t contain clay.
3 - Question
The densities of ceramics are low.
a) True
b) False
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Answer: a
Explanation: In ceramics, different oxides and carbides are not compactly bonded.
4 - Question
There are small voids in ceramics structure.
a) True
b) False
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Answer: a
Explanation: Compounds are less compactly bonded and hence voids are formed.
5 - Question
Which of the following properties are true for ceramics.
a) light weight construction with low inertia force
b) excellent wear
c) lower friction loss
d) all of the mentioned
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Answer: d
Explanation: Properties of ceramics.
6 - Question
Paraffin wax is represented by
a) C18H35
b) C18H40
c) C18H36
d) None of the mentioned
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Answer: d
Explanation: Paraffin wax in a semi solid stage is represented by C18H38.
7 - Question
A thermoplastic material has a linear polymer chain while a thermosetting plastic has a crosslinked polymer chain.
a) True
b) False
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Answer: a
Explanation: Given statement is true thats why thermoplastic can be remoulded while thermosettings can’t be
8 - Question
Which of the following is a thermosetting polymer?
a) PVC
b) PTFE
c) Nylon
d) Polyesters
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Answer: d
Explanation: a), b) and c) consist of linear structures while polyester consists of cross linked and hence is a thermosetting polymer.
9 - Question
Teflon has very high coefficient of resistance.
a) True
b) False
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Answer: b
Explanation: Teflon is very smooth and has coefficient of friction as low as 0.04.
10 - Question
Viscoelastic materials at low temperatures show no change in its strain with change in stress.
a) True
b) False
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Answer: b
Explanation: Viscoelastic materials follow Hooke’s law at intermediate temperatures.