Mysteries of Chemical Engineering Explained
  • 1. Which unit is commonly used to express the amount of a substance in chemical engineering?
A) Mole
B) Liter
C) Gram
D) Pascal
  • 2. What does a chemical engineer typically study in thermodynamics?
A) Electrical circuits.
B) Energy transfer in chemical processes.
C) Plate tectonics.
D) Animal behavior.
  • 3. Which process involves separating components of a liquid mixture based on boiling points?
A) Decantation
B) Crystallization
C) Filtration
D) Distillation
  • 4. What does the acronym 'PID' stand for in chemical engineering control systems?
A) Proportional-Integral-Derivative
B) Pressure-Ion-Density
C) Polar-Ionic-Dipole
D) Precipitation-Isolation-Deposition
  • 5. What safety consideration is important when working with hazardous chemicals in a chemical plant?
A) Wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
B) Using bare hands to handle chemicals.
C) Working alone without supervision.
D) Leaving spills unattended.
  • 6. What does the term 'stoichiometry' refer to in chemical engineering?
A) The study of the Earth's atmosphere.
B) The relationship between reactants and products in a chemical reaction.
C) The behavior of subatomic particles.
D) The process of metal casting.
  • 7. What does 'Hazard and Operability Study (HAZOP)' evaluate in chemical engineering?
A) Identify potential hazards and operability issues in a process.
B) Assess employee productivity.
C) Evaluate sales performance.
D) Determine weather patterns.
  • 8. What is the purpose of a heat exchanger in chemical engineering?
A) Transfer heat between two fluids.
B) Create electrical energy.
C) Purify water.
D) Measure pressure changes.
  • 9. Which branch of chemistry forms the foundation for chemical engineering principles?
A) Physical chemistry
B) Analytical chemistry
C) Organic chemistry
D) Inorganic chemistry
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