Class 8 Science Chapter 11 MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions) of Chemical Effects of Electric Current updated for new academic session 2025-26. These multiple choice objective quiz will help the students in the preparation of school tests and terminal exams. Prepare the entire chapter 11 of class 8 science using these objective questions with answers. All the questions are important as well as useful for a student of standard 8. These questions are prepared from the class 8 science chapter 11 NCERT Textbook only.

Class 8 Science Chapter 11 MCQ

Class: 8Science
Chapter: 11Chemical Effects of Electric Current
Contents: MCQ Online Tests with Explanation
Session:2025-26

MCQ Tests with Answers for Class 8 Science Chapter 11

Q1

An electric current can produce:

[A]. Heating effect
[B]. Chemical effect
[C]. Magnetic effect
[D]. Chemical, heating, and magnetic effects.
Q2

Which of the following statement is or are correct?

[A]. The object to be electroplated is taken as negative electrode.
[B]. One of the most common applications of chemical effect of electric current is electroplating.
[C]. Small amount of a mineral salt present naturally in water makes it a good conductor of electricity.
[D]. All the above
Q3

In an activity to check the conduction of electricity through two liquids labelled A and B by using a bulb, it is observed that the bulb glows brightly for liquid B while it glows very dimly for liquid A.

[A]. Liquid A is a better conductor than liquid B
[B]. Liquid B is a better conductor than liquid A
[C]. Both liquids are equally conducting
[D]. Conducting properties of liquids cannot be compared in this manner
Q4

Consider the following statements and choose the incorrect one:

[A]. Layer of zinc is coated over iron because zinc prevents it from rust and corrosion.
[B]. The solution of sugar in distilled water is a poor conductor of electricity.
[C]. Heating effect of electric current is responsible for the bulb to glow in an electric circuit.
[D]. None of the above
Q5

Read the following sentences carefully, and choose the incorrect one:

[A]. The liquids that conduct electricity are solution of acids, bases and salts in water.
[B]. Liquid which can conduct electricity is called an electrolyte.
[C]. The liquids which conduct electricity are called conducting liquids.
[D]. None of the above
Q6

Recently, in a science class test, you are asked a question where you have to say whether the statements are correct or not?

[A]. The positively charged electrode is called anode.
[B]. The negatively charged electrode is called cathode.
[C]. An arrangement having two electrodes kept in a conducting liquid in a vessel is called an electrolytic cell.
[D]. All the above
Q7

Read the following sentences carefully, and choose the incorrect one:

[A]. When an electric current is passed through hydrochloric acid solution the bulb glows brightly.
[B]. When an electric current is passed through vinegar or lemon juice then the bulb glows very dimly.
[C]. We can use light emitting diode in a place of a torch bulb for detecting weak electric current passing through a liquid.
[D]. None of the above
Q8

Payal is completed her science chapter where she wrote some statements. She wants to know whether the statements are correct or not? Payal wants to take help from you:

[A]. If the current flowing through the circuit is too weak, then the heating effect produced by current in a filament is too little.
[B]. Distilled water becomes a good conductor of electricity on dissolving a little of salt in it.
[C]. If a weak electric current flow through the liquid in the circuit, the magnetic needle of compass will show deflection.
[D]. None of the above
Q9

When electric current is passed through a conducting solution, there is a change of colour of the solution. This indicates:

[A]. The chemical effect of current.
[B]. The heating effect of current.
[C]. The magnetic effect of current.
[D]. The lightning effect of current.
Q10

Badal appeared in class test but he confused to know the correct statement. Would you help him to know that?

[A]. Due to the presence of small amount of acids, rain water becomes a conductor of electricity.
[B]. Sea water is a much better conductor of electricity than drinking water.
[C]. We should never operate an electric switch or touch any working electrical appliances with wet hands.
[D]. All the above
Q11

Which of the following compounds is manufactured by using the chemical effect of electric current?

[A]. Ammonium hydroxide
[B]. Sodium carbonate
[C]. Magnesium hydroxide
[D]. Sodium hydroxide
Q12

Which one of the following solutions will not conduct electricity?

[A]. Lemon juice
[B]. Vinegar
[C]. Tap water
[D]. Vegetable oil
Q13

Which of the following is a weak electrolyte?

[A]. Carbonic acid
[B]. Sodium hydroxide
[C]. Copper sulphate
[D]. Nitric acid
Q14

In a quiz competition, you are asked a question where you have to choose the statement which is/ are incorrect?

[A]. The chemical decomposition produced by passing an electric current through a conducting liquid is called electrolysis.
[B]. When an electric current flow through a conducting solution, it causes a chemical reaction.
[C]. If electric current is passed through acidified water, then bubbles of oxygen gas and hydrogen gas are produced at the two electrodes immersed in it.
[D]. None of the above
Q15

Which of the following metals is used in electroplating to make objects appear shining?

[A]. Iron
[B]. Copper
[C]. Chromium
[D]. Aluminium
Q16

Electrolytes conduct electricity due to the movement of:

[A]. Electrodes
[B]. Atoms
[C]. Electrons
[D]. Ions
Q17

Non-metals are generally non-conductors of electricity. The non-metal whose one of the forms can be used to make electrodes in electrolysis experiments is:

[A]. [A] Iodine
[B]. Carbon
[C]. Silicon
[D]. Phosphorus
Q18

If there is a solution. But which of the following solutions will not make the bulb glow:

[A]. Sodium chlorides
[B]. Copper sulphate
[C]. Silver nitrate
[D]. Sugar solution in diluted water
Q19

The decomposition produced by passing current through a conducting liquid is called:

[A]. Dialysis
[B]. Hydrolysis
[C]. Electrolysis
[D]. Electroplating
Q20

In the purification of an impure metal by using the chemical effect of electric current or electrolysis, we should not take:

[A]. A thick rod of impure metal is made positive electrode.
[B]. A thin strip of pure metal is made negative electrode.
[C]. A water-soluble salt of the metal to be purified is taken as electrolyte.
[D]. A distilled water salt of the metal to be purified is taken as electrolyte.
Q21

Which of the following can be electroplated with chromium?

[A]. Bakelite and Graphite
[B]. Graphite and Steel
[C]. Steel
[D]. Graphite and Teflon
Q22

In order to obtain a coating of silver metal on a flower vase made of copper, the electrolyte has to be:

[A]. Silver nitrate solution
[B]. Copper nitrate solution
[C]. Sodium nitrate solution
[D]. Copper sulphate solution
Q23

Chemical effect of electric current is used in industries or factories for the different purposes. Choose the correct purposes:

[A]. Electroplating metals and purification of metals
[B]. Production of certain metals from the ores
[C]. Production of chemical compounds and decomposing chemical compounds
[D]. All the above
Q24

The process of purification of an impure metal is like:

[A]. Electroplating a metal on the same type of metal
[B]. Electroplating a metal on another type of metal
[C]. Producing a chemical compound by electrolysis
[D]. Decomposing a chemical compound by electrolysis.
Q25

For electroplating an iron object with copper metal or copper plating, we should not follow the method is or are:

[A]. The iron object is made negative electrode.
[B]. The copper plate is made positive electrode.
[C]. Iron sulphate solution is taken as electrolyte.
[D]. Copper sulphate solution is taken as electrolyte.

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