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Q. Which of the following statements is true about the electron configuration of an atom?
A.
Electrons fill orbitals in order of increasing energy
B.
Electrons can occupy the same orbital with opposite spins
C.
Both A and B
D.
None of the above
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Solution
Both statements A and B are true regarding electron configurations.
Correct Answer: C — Both A and B
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Q. Which of the following statements is true about the emission spectrum of hydrogen?
A.
It is continuous
B.
It consists of discrete lines
C.
It is only visible in ultraviolet
D.
It has no relation to energy levels
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Solution
The emission spectrum of hydrogen consists of discrete lines corresponding to specific energy transitions between levels.
Correct Answer: B — It consists of discrete lines
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Q. Which of the following statements is true about the energy levels of an electron in an atom?
A.
They are continuous
B.
They are quantized
C.
They can be any value
D.
They depend on temperature
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Solution
The energy levels of an electron in an atom are quantized, meaning they can only take on specific values.
Correct Answer: B — They are quantized
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Q. Which of the following statements is true about the equilibrium constant Kp?
A.
Kp is always equal to Kc
B.
Kp depends on temperature
C.
Kp is independent of pressure
D.
Kp is always greater than Kc
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Solution
Kp is dependent on temperature and can vary with changes in temperature.
Correct Answer: B — Kp depends on temperature
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Q. Which of the following statements is true about the kinetic molecular theory of gases?
A.
Gas particles have significant volume
B.
Gas particles attract each other
C.
Gas particles are in constant random motion
D.
Gas particles do not collide
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Solution
The kinetic molecular theory states that gas particles are in constant random motion.
Correct Answer: C — Gas particles are in constant random motion
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Q. Which of the following statements is true about the molecular orbital theory?
A.
It only applies to diatomic molecules
B.
It explains the magnetic properties of molecules
C.
It does not consider electron spin
D.
It is less accurate than valence bond theory
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Solution
Molecular orbital theory explains the magnetic properties of molecules, particularly the presence of unpaired electrons.
Correct Answer: B — It explains the magnetic properties of molecules
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Q. Which of the following statements is true about the photoelectric effect?
A.
It requires a minimum frequency of light
B.
It occurs with any frequency of light
C.
It is independent of light intensity
D.
It can occur in a vacuum only
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Solution
The photoelectric effect requires a minimum frequency of light known as the threshold frequency.
Correct Answer: A — It requires a minimum frequency of light
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Q. Which of the following statements is true about the second law of thermodynamics?
A.
Energy can be created
B.
Entropy of an isolated system always decreases
C.
Entropy of an isolated system always increases
D.
Energy can be destroyed
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Solution
The second law of thermodynamics states that the total entropy of an isolated system can never decrease over time.
Correct Answer: C — Entropy of an isolated system always increases
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Q. Which of the following statements is true about thermal equilibrium?
A.
Heat flows from cold to hot
B.
Heat flows from hot to cold
C.
No heat flow occurs
D.
Temperature is irrelevant
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Solution
In thermal equilibrium, no heat flows between systems, meaning they are at the same temperature.
Correct Answer: C — No heat flow occurs
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Q. Which of the following statements is true according to molecular orbital theory?
A.
Bonding orbitals are higher in energy than antibonding orbitals.
B.
Bonding orbitals are lower in energy than antibonding orbitals.
C.
All molecular orbitals are degenerate.
D.
Molecular orbitals do not influence bond length.
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Solution
Bonding orbitals are lower in energy than antibonding orbitals, which is a fundamental principle of molecular orbital theory.
Correct Answer: B — Bonding orbitals are lower in energy than antibonding orbitals.
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Q. Which of the following statements is true according to Raoult's Law?
A.
The vapor pressure of a solution is always higher than that of the pure solvent.
B.
The vapor pressure of a solution is lower than that of the pure solvent.
C.
Raoult's Law applies only to ideal solutions.
D.
The mole fraction of solute affects the vapor pressure of the solvent.
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Solution
Raoult's Law indicates that the vapor pressure of a solution is lower than that of the pure solvent due to the presence of solute.
Correct Answer: B — The vapor pressure of a solution is lower than that of the pure solvent.
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Q. Which of the following statements is true according to the first law of thermodynamics?
A.
Energy can be created or destroyed.
B.
Energy can only be transformed from one form to another.
C.
The total energy of an isolated system decreases.
D.
Heat and work are the same forms of energy.
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Solution
The first law of thermodynamics states that energy can only be transformed from one form to another, not created or destroyed.
Correct Answer: B — Energy can only be transformed from one form to another.
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Q. Which of the following statements is true according to the kinetic molecular theory?
A.
Gas particles have significant volume
B.
Gas particles are in constant motion
C.
Gas particles attract each other
D.
Gas particles do not collide
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Solution
According to the kinetic molecular theory, gas particles are in constant motion.
Correct Answer: B — Gas particles are in constant motion
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Q. Which of the following statements is true according to the kinetic theory of gases?
A.
Gas molecules occupy a fixed volume.
B.
Gas molecules have significant attractive forces between them.
C.
Gas molecules are in constant random motion.
D.
Gas molecules do not collide with each other.
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Solution
According to the kinetic theory, gas molecules are in constant random motion, which is a fundamental assumption of the theory.
Correct Answer: C — Gas molecules are in constant random motion.
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Q. Which of the following statements is true according to the second law of thermodynamics?
A.
Energy can be created
B.
Entropy of the universe decreases
C.
Heat cannot spontaneously flow from a colder body to a hotter body
D.
All processes are reversible
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Solution
The second law states that heat cannot spontaneously flow from a colder body to a hotter body, which implies that entropy of the universe tends to increase.
Correct Answer: C — Heat cannot spontaneously flow from a colder body to a hotter body
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Q. Which of the following statements is true for a converging lens?
A.
It can only form real images.
B.
It can only form virtual images.
C.
It can form both real and virtual images.
D.
It cannot form images.
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Solution
A converging lens can form both real images (when the object is outside the focal length) and virtual images (when the object is within the focal length).
Correct Answer: C — It can form both real and virtual images.
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Q. Which of the following statements is true for a convex lens?
A.
It can produce only real images.
B.
It can produce only virtual images.
C.
It can produce both real and virtual images.
D.
It has a negative focal length.
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Solution
A convex lens can produce both real images (when the object is outside the focal length) and virtual images (when the object is within the focal length).
Correct Answer: C — It can produce both real and virtual images.
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Q. Which of the following statements is true for a diverging lens?
A.
It always forms real images
B.
It can form virtual images
C.
It has a positive focal length
D.
It converges light rays
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Solution
A diverging lens (concave) can only form virtual images.
Correct Answer: B — It can form virtual images
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Q. Which of the following statements is true for a satellite in a stable orbit?
A.
It requires continuous propulsion.
B.
It moves in a straight line.
C.
It is acted upon by gravitational force.
D.
It has zero velocity.
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Solution
A satellite in a stable orbit is acted upon by gravitational force, which provides the necessary centripetal force to keep it in orbit.
Correct Answer: C — It is acted upon by gravitational force.
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Q. Which of the following statements is true for an adiabatic process?
A.
Heat is exchanged with the surroundings
B.
The system is insulated from heat transfer
C.
Temperature remains constant
D.
Pressure remains constant
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Solution
In an adiabatic process, the system is insulated from heat transfer, meaning no heat is exchanged with the surroundings.
Correct Answer: B — The system is insulated from heat transfer
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Q. Which of the following statements is true for an endothermic reaction?
A.
ΔH is negative
B.
ΔH is positive
C.
Activation energy is zero
D.
It occurs spontaneously
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Solution
In an endothermic reaction, the enthalpy change (ΔH) is positive as heat is absorbed.
Correct Answer: B — ΔH is positive
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Q. Which of the following statements is true for an exothermic reaction?
A.
ΔH is positive
B.
ΔH is negative
C.
ΔH = 0
D.
ΔH is undefined
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Solution
In an exothermic reaction, heat is released, so ΔH is negative.
Correct Answer: B — ΔH is negative
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Q. Which of the following statements is true for an ideal gas?
A.
The internal energy depends on temperature only
B.
The internal energy depends on volume and pressure
C.
The internal energy is constant at all temperatures
D.
The internal energy is independent of temperature
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Solution
For an ideal gas, the internal energy depends only on temperature, not on volume or pressure.
Correct Answer: A — The internal energy depends on temperature only
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Q. Which of the following statements is true for an isobaric process?
A.
Pressure remains constant
B.
Volume remains constant
C.
Temperature remains constant
D.
Internal energy remains constant
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Solution
In an isobaric process, the pressure remains constant.
Correct Answer: A — Pressure remains constant
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Q. Which of the following statements is true for real gases?
A.
They obey the ideal gas law at all conditions
B.
They have no volume
C.
They experience intermolecular forces
D.
They have a fixed shape
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Solution
Real gases experience intermolecular forces, which causes deviations from ideal behavior.
Correct Answer: C — They experience intermolecular forces
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Q. Which of the following statements is true regarding a balanced Wheatstone bridge?
A.
The total resistance is minimized.
B.
The potential difference across the galvanometer is zero.
C.
The current through the resistors is equal.
D.
The resistors must be of equal value.
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Solution
In a balanced Wheatstone bridge, the potential difference across the galvanometer is zero, indicating no current flow.
Correct Answer: B — The potential difference across the galvanometer is zero.
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Q. Which of the following statements is true regarding a catalyst?
A.
Increases activation energy
B.
Lowers activation energy
C.
Changes the equilibrium constant
D.
Is consumed in the reaction
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Solution
A catalyst lowers the activation energy of a reaction, thereby increasing the rate without being consumed.
Correct Answer: B — Lowers activation energy
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Q. Which of the following statements is true regarding a potentiometer?
A.
It can measure both AC and DC voltages
B.
It can only measure DC voltages
C.
It can only measure AC voltages
D.
It cannot measure voltages
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Solution
A potentiometer can measure both AC and DC voltages, but it is primarily used for DC measurements due to its principle of operation.
Correct Answer: B — It can only measure DC voltages
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Q. Which of the following statements is true regarding a saturated solution?
A.
It contains more solute than solvent.
B.
It is in dynamic equilibrium.
C.
It can dissolve more solute.
D.
It is always at room temperature.
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Solution
A saturated solution is in dynamic equilibrium where the rate of dissolution equals the rate of crystallization.
Correct Answer: B — It is in dynamic equilibrium.
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Q. Which of the following statements is true regarding a Wheatstone bridge?
A.
It can only be used for DC circuits.
B.
It can only be used for AC circuits.
C.
It can be used for both AC and DC circuits.
D.
It is only used for measuring voltage.
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Solution
A Wheatstone bridge can be used for both AC and DC circuits to measure resistance.
Correct Answer: C — It can be used for both AC and DC circuits.
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