Chemistry (School & UG)

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The Chemistry (School & UG) category covers the fundamental to advanced concepts of Chemistry, structured to support Class 11–12 students, competitive exam aspirants, and undergraduate learners. The content emphasizes conceptual clarity, problem-solving skills, and strong alignment with NCERT and university syllabi.

In this category, you will study:

  • Physical Chemistry – atomic structure, thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, equilibrium, electrochemistry, and solutions

  • Organic Chemistry – basic principles, reaction mechanisms, hydrocarbons, functional groups, biomolecules, and polymers

  • Inorganic Chemistry – periodic trends, chemical bonding, coordination compounds, metallurgy, and s-, p-, d-, and f-block elements

  • Numerical problem-solving – formula-based calculations, mole concept, and graph-based questions

  • Reaction mechanisms and derivations with step-by-step explanations

  • Comparisons, trends, and exceptions important for exams

  • NCERT-based theory, supported by diagrams, tables, MCQs, assertion–reason questions, numericals, and PYQs

The content is designed to build strong foundations, improve analytical and quantitative skills, and prepare students for school examinations, competitive exams, and undergraduate assessments.

Develop a clear, logical, and application-oriented understanding of Chemistry to excel academically and confidently tackle problem-based and conceptual questions at both school and UG levels.

Q. In a coordination compound, what does the term 'coordination number' refer to?
  • A. The number of ligands attached to the metal ion
  • B. The total number of electrons in the complex
  • C. The oxidation state of the metal ion
  • D. The number of unpaired electrons in the metal
Q. In a Daniell cell, what is the role of the salt bridge?
  • A. To provide a pathway for electrons
  • B. To maintain charge neutrality
  • C. To increase the cell potential
  • D. To facilitate ion exchange
Q. In a Daniell cell, which electrode is the anode?
  • A. Copper electrode
  • B. Zinc electrode
  • C. Silver electrode
  • D. Lead electrode
Q. In a Daniell cell, which species is reduced?
  • A. Zn
  • B. Cu²⁺
  • C. Zn²⁺
  • D. Cu
Q. In a first-order reaction, if the half-life is 10 minutes, what is the rate constant?
  • A. 0.0693 min^-1
  • B. 0.1 min^-1
  • C. 0.693 min^-1
  • D. 0.5 min^-1
Q. In a first-order reaction, if the half-life is 10 minutes, what will be the concentration after 30 minutes if the initial concentration is 1 M?
  • A. 0.125 M
  • B. 0.5 M
  • C. 0.75 M
  • D. 0.25 M
Q. In a first-order reaction, if the half-life is 10 minutes, what will be the half-life after doubling the temperature?
  • A. 5 minutes
  • B. 10 minutes
  • C. 20 minutes
  • D. It cannot be determined
Q. In a first-order reaction, if the half-life is 10 minutes, what will be the half-life if the initial concentration is doubled?
  • A. 10 minutes
  • B. 20 minutes
  • C. 5 minutes
  • D. 15 minutes
Q. In a first-order reaction, if the half-life is 10 minutes, what will be the half-life after the concentration is halved?
  • A. 5 minutes
  • B. 10 minutes
  • C. 15 minutes
  • D. 20 minutes
Q. In a first-order reaction, if the half-life is 10 minutes, what will be the half-life if the concentration is doubled?
  • A. 10 minutes
  • B. 20 minutes
  • C. 5 minutes
  • D. It cannot be determined
Q. In a flame test, which color indicates the presence of sodium ions?
  • A. Green
  • B. Red
  • C. Yellow
  • D. Blue
Q. In a galvanic cell, if the anode reaction is Zn → Zn²⁺ + 2e⁻, what is the half-reaction at the cathode if Cu²⁺ is reduced?
  • A. Cu + 2e⁻ → Cu²⁺
  • B. Cu²⁺ + 2e⁻ → Cu
  • C. Cu²⁺ → Cu + 2e⁻
  • D. Cu → Cu²⁺ + 2e⁻
Q. In a galvanic cell, what is the function of the external circuit?
  • A. To provide a path for ions
  • B. To allow electron flow
  • C. To maintain temperature
  • D. To store energy
Q. In a galvanic cell, what occurs at the anode?
  • A. Reduction of the oxidizing agent.
  • B. Oxidation of the reducing agent.
  • C. Neutralization of acids.
  • D. Formation of a precipitate.
Q. In a galvanic cell, which electrode is the site of reduction?
  • A. Anode
  • B. Cathode
  • C. Salt bridge
  • D. Electrolyte
Q. In a galvanic cell, which reaction occurs at the anode?
  • A. Reduction
  • B. Oxidation
  • C. Neutralization
  • D. Hydrolysis
Q. In a molecule with a triple bond, how many sigma and pi bonds are present?
  • A. 1 sigma, 2 pi
  • B. 2 sigma, 1 pi
  • C. 3 sigma, 0 pi
  • D. 0 sigma, 3 pi
Q. In a nucleophilic substitution reaction, what is the role of the nucleophile?
  • A. To donate a proton
  • B. To accept electrons
  • C. To attack the electrophile
  • D. To stabilize the leaving group
Q. In a nucleophilic substitution reaction, what is the role of the solvent?
  • A. To stabilize the nucleophile
  • B. To stabilize the leaving group
  • C. To provide a medium for the reaction
  • D. To increase the reaction rate
Q. In a phase diagram, what does the line between the solid and liquid phases represent?
  • A. Sublimation point
  • B. Melting point
  • C. Boiling point
  • D. Triple point
Q. In a qualitative analysis using paper chromatography, which factor primarily affects the Rf value of a substance?
  • A. Solvent polarity
  • B. Temperature
  • C. pH of the solution
  • D. Molecular weight
Q. In a qualitative analysis using paper chromatography, which factor primarily affects the separation of ions?
  • A. Temperature
  • B. Solvent polarity
  • C. pH of the solution
  • D. Ion concentration
Q. In a reaction A → B, if the rate of formation of B is 0.5 M/s, what is the rate of disappearance of A?
  • A. 0.5 M/s
  • B. 1.0 M/s
  • C. 0.25 M/s
  • D. 0.75 M/s
Q. In a reaction at equilibrium, what does the equilibrium constant (K) represent?
  • A. The ratio of products to reactants at equilibrium.
  • B. The rate of the forward reaction.
  • C. The change in Gibbs free energy.
  • D. The concentration of reactants only.
Q. In a reaction at equilibrium, what effect does adding an inert gas at constant volume have?
  • A. Shifts the equilibrium to the right
  • B. Shifts the equilibrium to the left
  • C. No effect on the equilibrium
  • D. Increases the reaction rate
Q. In a reaction at equilibrium, what effect does increasing the pressure have if the number of moles of gas on the reactant side is greater than that on the product side?
  • A. Shifts to the right
  • B. Shifts to the left
  • C. No effect
  • D. Reaction rate decreases
Q. In a reaction at equilibrium, what effect does increasing the pressure have if the number of moles of gas on the reactant side is greater than on the product side?
  • A. Shifts to the right
  • B. Shifts to the left
  • C. No effect
  • D. Reaction stops
Q. In a reaction at equilibrium, what effect does increasing the temperature have on an exothermic reaction?
  • A. Shifts equilibrium to the right
  • B. Shifts equilibrium to the left
  • C. No effect on equilibrium
  • D. Increases the rate of reaction
Q. In a reaction at equilibrium, what happens if the concentration of a reactant is increased?
  • A. The equilibrium shifts to the right
  • B. The equilibrium shifts to the left
  • C. The equilibrium remains unchanged
  • D. The reaction stops
Q. In a reaction at equilibrium, what happens if the concentration of reactants is increased?
  • A. The equilibrium shifts to the right
  • B. The equilibrium shifts to the left
  • C. The equilibrium remains unchanged
  • D. The reaction stops
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