Q. Which of the following factors does NOT affect the vapor pressure of a liquid?
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A.
Temperature
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B.
Nature of the liquid
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C.
Surface area
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D.
Presence of impurities
Solution
Surface area does not significantly affect the vapor pressure of a liquid.
Correct Answer: C — Surface area
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Q. Which of the following factors does NOT affect the viscosity of a liquid?
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A.
Temperature
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B.
Molecular weight
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C.
Pressure
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D.
Surface area
Solution
Surface area does not significantly affect the viscosity of a liquid.
Correct Answer: D — Surface area
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Q. Which of the following gases behaves most ideally under standard conditions?
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A.
NH3
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B.
CO2
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C.
He
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D.
H2O
Solution
Helium (He) behaves most ideally under standard conditions due to its low intermolecular forces.
Correct Answer: C — He
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Q. Which of the following gases has the highest density at STP?
Solution
CO2 has the highest density at STP among the given gases.
Correct Answer: D — CO2
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Q. Which of the following gases is most likely to behave ideally?
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A.
NH3
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B.
H2O
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C.
He
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D.
CO2
Solution
Helium (He) behaves most ideally due to its small size and weak intermolecular forces.
Correct Answer: C — He
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Q. Which of the following gases would have the highest rate of diffusion at a given temperature?
Solution
Hydrogen (H2) has the lowest molar mass and thus the highest rate of diffusion according to Graham's law.
Correct Answer: D — H2
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Q. Which of the following is a characteristic of a crystalline solid compared to a liquid?
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A.
Definite melting point
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B.
Fluidity
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C.
High compressibility
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D.
Random arrangement of particles
Solution
Crystalline solids have a definite melting point due to their ordered structure.
Correct Answer: A — Definite melting point
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Q. Which of the following is a characteristic of a liquid in a closed container?
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A.
It can expand indefinitely
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B.
It has a fixed volume
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C.
It has a fixed shape
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D.
It cannot exert pressure
Solution
A liquid in a closed container has a fixed volume but can exert pressure.
Correct Answer: B — It has a fixed volume
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Q. Which of the following is a characteristic of a liquid in equilibrium?
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A.
Constant density
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B.
Constant temperature
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C.
Constant pressure
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D.
All of the above
Solution
In equilibrium, a liquid maintains constant density, temperature, and pressure.
Correct Answer: D — All of the above
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Q. Which of the following is a characteristic of a supercooled liquid?
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A.
It has a definite shape
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B.
It flows like a solid
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C.
It has a higher viscosity than normal liquids
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D.
It can exist below its freezing point
Solution
Supercooled liquids can exist below their freezing point without solidifying.
Correct Answer: D — It can exist below its freezing point
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Q. Which of the following is a characteristic of amorphous solids?
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A.
Long-range order
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B.
Short-range order
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C.
Definite melting point
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D.
High thermal conductivity
Solution
Amorphous solids have short-range order but lack long-range order.
Correct Answer: B — Short-range order
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Q. Which of the following is a characteristic of non-Newtonian fluids?
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A.
Constant viscosity
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B.
Viscosity changes with shear rate
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C.
Incompressible
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D.
High surface tension
Solution
Non-Newtonian fluids exhibit a change in viscosity with the rate of shear applied.
Correct Answer: B — Viscosity changes with shear rate
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Q. Which of the following is a characteristic of solids?
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A.
They can flow
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B.
They have a definite shape
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C.
They are compressible
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D.
They have high kinetic energy
Solution
Solids have a definite shape and are not compressible; they do not flow like liquids or gases.
Correct Answer: B — They have a definite shape
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Q. Which of the following is an example of a crystalline solid?
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A.
Sugar
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B.
Glass
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C.
Rubber
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D.
Plastic
Solution
Sugar is an example of a crystalline solid, characterized by a well-ordered structure.
Correct Answer: A — Sugar
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Q. Which of the following is an example of a physical change related to states of matter?
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A.
Burning wood
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B.
Dissolving sugar in water
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C.
Rusting of iron
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D.
Cooking an egg
Solution
Dissolving sugar in water is a physical change as it does not alter the chemical composition.
Correct Answer: B — Dissolving sugar in water
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Q. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of gases?
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A.
They have no definite shape.
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B.
They are compressible.
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C.
They have a definite volume.
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D.
They fill the container they are in.
Solution
Gases do not have a definite volume; they expand to fill their container.
Correct Answer: C — They have a definite volume.
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Q. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of liquids?
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A.
Definite volume
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B.
Definite shape
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C.
Incompressible
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D.
Fluidity
Solution
Liquids have a definite volume but take the shape of their container, hence they do not have a definite shape.
Correct Answer: B — Definite shape
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Q. Which of the following is NOT a postulate of the kinetic molecular theory?
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Gas particles are in constant random motion
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B.
Gas particles have negligible volume
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C.
Gas particles attract each other
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D.
The average kinetic energy of gas particles is proportional to temperature
Solution
The kinetic molecular theory assumes that gas particles do not attract each other, which is why option 3 is NOT a postulate.
Correct Answer: C — Gas particles attract each other
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Q. Which of the following is not an assumption of the kinetic molecular theory?
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A.
Gas particles are in constant motion
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B.
Gas particles have no volume
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C.
Gas particles attract each other
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D.
Collisions between gas particles are elastic
Solution
The kinetic molecular theory assumes that gas particles do not attract or repel each other.
Correct Answer: C — Gas particles attract each other
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Q. Which of the following liquids has the highest boiling point?
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A.
Ethanol
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B.
Water
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C.
Benzene
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D.
Hexane
Solution
Water has a higher boiling point due to strong hydrogen bonding.
Correct Answer: B — Water
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Q. Which of the following liquids has the highest surface tension?
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A.
Water
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B.
Ethanol
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C.
Benzene
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D.
Mercury
Solution
Mercury has the highest surface tension due to strong cohesive forces.
Correct Answer: D — Mercury
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Q. Which of the following liquids has the highest viscosity?
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A.
Water
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B.
Glycerol
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C.
Ethanol
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D.
Acetone
Solution
Glycerol is a thick liquid and has a higher viscosity compared to the others.
Correct Answer: B — Glycerol
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Q. Which of the following liquids has the lowest boiling point?
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A.
Water
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B.
Ethanol
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C.
Benzene
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D.
Hexane
Solution
Benzene has a lower boiling point compared to water, ethanol, and hexane.
Correct Answer: C — Benzene
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Q. Which of the following liquids is an example of a non-polar liquid?
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A.
Water
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B.
Ethanol
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C.
Benzene
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D.
Acetic acid
Solution
Benzene is a non-polar liquid, while the others are polar.
Correct Answer: C — Benzene
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Q. Which of the following liquids is considered a non-polar solvent?
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A.
Water
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B.
Ethanol
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C.
Hexane
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D.
Acetic acid
Solution
Hexane is a non-polar solvent, while the others are polar.
Correct Answer: C — Hexane
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Q. Which of the following liquids is most likely to exhibit strong hydrogen bonding?
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A.
Hexane
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B.
Ethanol
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C.
Chloroform
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D.
Acetone
Solution
Ethanol can form strong hydrogen bonds due to the presence of an -OH group.
Correct Answer: B — Ethanol
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Q. Which of the following liquids would have the lowest surface tension?
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A.
Water
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B.
Mercury
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C.
Ethanol
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D.
Oil
Solution
Ethanol has a lower surface tension compared to water and mercury due to its molecular structure.
Correct Answer: C — Ethanol
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Q. Which of the following properties is characteristic of liquids?
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A.
Definite shape
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B.
Definite volume
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C.
Compressibility
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D.
High viscosity
Solution
Liquids have a definite volume but take the shape of their container.
Correct Answer: B — Definite volume
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Q. Which of the following properties is NOT associated with liquids?
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A.
Surface tension
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B.
Viscosity
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C.
Compressibility
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D.
Fluidity
Solution
Liquids are generally incompressible, so compressibility is not a property associated with them.
Correct Answer: C — Compressibility
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Q. Which of the following properties is NOT typical of liquids?
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A.
High density
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B.
Low compressibility
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C.
Fixed volume
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D.
Fixed shape
Solution
Liquids have a fixed volume but do not have a fixed shape; they take the shape of their container.
Correct Answer: D — Fixed shape
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