Related Mcqs:

1. Solvay process as compared to dual process (i.e. modified Solvay process) ?

   A. Can use low grade brine
   B. Has less corrosion problems
   C. Involves higher investment in NH3 recovery units than that for crystallisation units for NH4Cl
   D. Both B. and C.

2. ______________ process is used for the manufacture of sodium carbonate by ammonia soda process?

   A. Ostwald’s
   B. Bosch
   C. Solvay
   D. Haber’s

3. Solvay process is used for the manufacture of____________________?

   A. Caustic soda
   B. Soda ash
   C. Caustic potash
   D. Soda lime

4. Which of the following may be viewed as a catalyst in the manufacture of soda ash by Solvay process ?

   A. NH3
   B. NaCl
   C. CaO
   D. Coke

5. Which of the following is not required in the manufacture of soda ash by Solvay process ?

   A. Ammonia
   B. Limestone
   C. Nitric acid
   D. None of these

6. Sodium carbonate (soda ash) is not used in the manufacture of___________________?

   A. Fire extinguishers
   B. Sugar
   C. Baking powder
   D. Detergents

7. Economics of ‘Solvay Process’ depends upon the efficiency of __________________?

   A. Carbonating tower
   B. Ammonia recovery
   C. Ammonia recovery and size of the plant
   D. Ammoniation of salt solution

8. In the Solvay process, the product from the calciner is___________________?

   A. Light soda ash
   B. Dense soda ash
   C. Sodium bicarbonate
   D. Dehydrated soda ash

9. Commercial production of soda ash by Solvay process requires limestone, ___________________ as raw materials?

   A. Coke and sand
   B. Brine and coal
   C. Coke and caustic soda
   D. None of these

10. In the production of soda ash by Solvay process, the by-product is____________________?

    A. CaCl2
    B. NH4Cl
    C. NH3
    D. NaOH