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