X-ray Diffraction -Multiple Choice Questions Quiz

Interactive MCQs on “X-ray Diffraction”:

Solve the following 10 questions. Only one option is correct. Click on the “Submit” button when done. Click on the “embed” button to use this quiz on your website. Click on “WhatsApp” to share this quiz.

Question 1: What is X-ray diffraction?

(a) The process of generating X-rays for medical imaging
(b) The scattering of X-rays by a crystal lattice, producing a diffraction pattern
(c) The absorption of X-rays by materials, leading to their illumination
(d) The conversion of X-rays into visible light for photography

Question 2: Who first discovered X-ray diffraction in crystals?

(a) Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen
(b) Max von Laue
(c) Marie Curie
(d) James Clerk Maxwell

Question 3: Which property of X-rays makes them suitable for diffraction experiments with crystals?

(a) Their low energy
(b) Their high frequency
(c) Their short wavelength
(d) Their ability to penetrate materials

Question 4: What is the primary information obtained from an X-ray diffraction pattern?

(a) The size of the crystal
(b) The composition of the crystal
(c) The arrangement of atoms in the crystal lattice
(d) The crystal's color and transparency

Question 5: In X-ray diffraction, what is the name given to the angles at which X-rays are scattered by a crystal lattice?

(a) Scattering angles
(b) Reflection angles
(c) Diffraction angles
(d) Refraction angles

Question 6: Which law describes the relationship between the wavelength of X-rays, the scattering angles, and the spacing of crystal lattice planes?

(a) Boyle's law
(b) Hooke's law
(c) Ohm's law
(d) Bragg's law

Question 7: What is the name of the device used to detect and record X-ray diffraction patterns?

(a) Spectroscope
(b) Electroscope
(c) X-ray tube
(d) X-ray detector

Question 8: What is the unit of measurement used for X-ray diffraction angles?

(a) Radians (rad)
(b) Degrees (°)
(c) Meters (m)
(d) Amperes (A)

Question 9: X-ray crystallography is a valuable technique used to determine the structures of molecules. What type of molecules can be studied using this technique?

(a) Only inorganic molecules
(b) Only organic molecules
(c) Both inorganic and organic molecules
(d) Only gaseous molecules

Question 10: What is the most common crystalline material used for X-ray diffraction studies?

(a) Diamond
(b) Silicon
(c) Gold
(d) Graphite