Chemistry
Q. What is the pH of a 0.1 M solution of K2SO4? (2023)
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Solution
K2SO4 is a neutral salt formed from a strong acid (H2SO4) and a strong base (KOH). Therefore, the pH of the solution is 7.
Correct Answer: A — 7
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Q. What is the pH of a 0.1 M solution of NH4Cl?
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NH4Cl is an acidic salt, pH is approximately 5.1.
Correct Answer: B — 6
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Q. What is the pH of a 0.1 M solution of sodium acetate (Ka for acetic acid = 1.8 x 10^-5)?
A.
4.75
B.
5.25
C.
9.25
D.
10.25
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Using the formula for salt of weak acid, pH = 14 + 0.5(pKa + logC) = 14 + 0.5(4.74 + log(0.1)) = 9.25.
Correct Answer: C — 9.25
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Q. What is the pH of a 0.1 M solution of sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3)? (2022) 2022
A.
8.00
B.
9.00
C.
7.00
D.
6.00
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NaHCO3 is a weak base, pH ≈ 8.00 due to its bicarbonate ion acting as a weak base.
Correct Answer: A — 8.00
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Q. What is the pH of a 0.1 M solution of sulfuric acid (H2SO4)?
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H2SO4 is a strong acid; it dissociates completely, so [H+] = 0.1 M; pH = -log(0.1) = 1.
Correct Answer: B — 2
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Q. What is the pH of a buffer solution made from 0.1 M acetic acid and 0.1 M sodium acetate? (2023)
A.
4.74
B.
5.00
C.
5.74
D.
6.00
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Using the Henderson-Hasselbalch equation, pH = pKa + log([A-]/[HA]) = 4.74 + log(1) = 4.74.
Correct Answer: A — 4.74
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Q. What is the pH of a neutral solution at 25°C? (2023) 2023
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At 25°C, the pH of a neutral solution is 7.
Correct Answer: B — 7
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Q. What is the pH of a solution formed by mixing 25 mL of 0.1 M HCl with 25 mL of 0.1 M NaOH? (2020) 2020
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HCl and NaOH neutralize each other, resulting in a neutral solution with pH = 7.
Correct Answer: A — 7
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Q. What is the pH of a solution that is 0.01 M in both HCl and NaOH?
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HCl and NaOH neutralize each other, resulting in a neutral solution with pH = 7.
Correct Answer: C — 7
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Q. What is the pH of a solution when 0.1 M of Na2CO3 is dissolved in water? (2023)
A.
10.3
B.
11.0
C.
11.5
D.
12.0
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Solution
Na2CO3 is a salt of a weak acid (H2CO3) and a strong base (NaOH). The pH can be estimated using the hydrolysis of CO3^2- which gives a pH around 11.0.
Correct Answer: B — 11.0
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Q. What is the pH of a solution with 0.01 M of a weak acid with a Ka of 1.0 x 10^-5? (2023) 2023
A.
4.00
B.
5.00
C.
3.00
D.
6.00
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Solution
Using the formula for weak acids, pH = 0.5(pKa - logC) = 0.5(4.00 - log(0.01)) = 5.00.
Correct Answer: B — 5.00
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Q. What is the pH of a solution with a hydrogen ion concentration of 0.001 M? (2022)
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pH = -log[H+]. pH = -log(0.001) = 3.
Correct Answer: A — 3
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Q. What is the pH of a solution with [H+] = 0.00001 M?
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pH = -log(0.00001) = 5.
Correct Answer: B — 6
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Q. What is the pH of a solution with [H+] = 1 x 10^-7 M? (2023)
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pH = -log[H+] = -log(1 x 10^-7) = 7.
Correct Answer: A — 7
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Q. What is the pKa of acetic acid?
A.
4.76
B.
5.76
C.
3.76
D.
6.76
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The pKa of acetic acid is approximately 4.76.
Correct Answer: A — 4.76
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Q. What is the pKa range of most carboxylic acids?
A.
0-1
B.
4-5
C.
8-9
D.
10-11
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Most carboxylic acids have a pKa range of about 4-5.
Correct Answer: B — 4-5
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Q. What is the pKb value of a weak base like aniline? (2020)
A.
Less than 5
B.
Around 9
C.
Around 14
D.
Greater than 15
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Aniline has a pKb value around 9, indicating it is a weak base.
Correct Answer: B — Around 9
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Q. What is the pKb value of a weak base like methylamine?
A.
Less than 7
B.
Equal to 7
C.
Greater than 7
D.
Undefined
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Methylamine is a weak base, so its pKb value is less than 7.
Correct Answer: A — Less than 7
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Q. What is the primary characteristic of gases compared to solids and liquids? (2023)
A.
Definite shape
B.
Definite volume
C.
High compressibility
D.
Low density
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Gases have high compressibility due to the large spaces between particles, unlike solids and liquids which have definite shape and volume.
Correct Answer: C — High compressibility
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Q. What is the primary component of natural gas? (2020)
A.
Ethane
B.
Propane
C.
Methane
D.
Butane
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The primary component of natural gas is methane (CH4).
Correct Answer: C — Methane
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Q. What is the primary component of the cell membrane?
A.
Proteins
B.
Carbohydrates
C.
Phospholipids
D.
Nucleic Acids
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Phospholipids are the primary component of cell membranes, forming a bilayer.
Correct Answer: C — Phospholipids
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Q. What is the primary difference between liquids and gases? (2023)
A.
Shape
B.
Volume
C.
Compressibility
D.
Density
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Gases are highly compressible while liquids are not, due to the distance between particles in each state.
Correct Answer: C — Compressibility
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Q. What is the primary difference between solids and liquids in terms of particle arrangement? (2023)
A.
Solids have loosely packed particles
B.
Liquids have tightly packed particles
C.
Solids have fixed shape and volume
D.
Liquids have fixed shape but variable volume
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Solids have a fixed shape and volume due to closely packed particles, while liquids take the shape of their container but have a fixed volume.
Correct Answer: C — Solids have fixed shape and volume
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Q. What is the primary factor affecting the rate of adsorption of a gas on a solid surface?
A.
Temperature
B.
Pressure
C.
Surface area
D.
Molecular weight
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The rate of adsorption increases with the surface area of the solid, as more surface provides more sites for gas molecules to adhere.
Correct Answer: C — Surface area
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Q. What is the primary function of proteins in the body? (2023)
A.
Energy storage
B.
Catalyzing biochemical reactions
C.
Genetic information storage
D.
Cell membrane structure
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Proteins act as enzymes that catalyze biochemical reactions.
Correct Answer: B — Catalyzing biochemical reactions
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Q. What is the primary function of proteins in the body? (2023) 2023
A.
Energy storage
B.
Catalyzing biochemical reactions
C.
Genetic information storage
D.
Cell membrane structure
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Proteins primarily function as enzymes that catalyze biochemical reactions.
Correct Answer: B — Catalyzing biochemical reactions
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Q. What is the primary gas in the Earth's atmosphere? (2022)
A.
Oxygen
B.
Nitrogen
C.
Carbon Dioxide
D.
Hydrogen
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Nitrogen makes up about 78% of the Earth's atmosphere, making it the primary gas.
Correct Answer: B — Nitrogen
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Q. What is the primary mechanism of adsorption in activated charcoal?
A.
Chemical bonding
B.
Physical adsorption
C.
Capillary action
D.
Electrostatic attraction
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Activated charcoal primarily adsorbs substances through physical adsorption due to its high surface area and porous structure.
Correct Answer: B — Physical adsorption
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Q. What is the primary process involved in adsorption? (2023)
A.
Chemical reaction
B.
Physical attraction
C.
Evaporation
D.
Condensation
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Adsorption primarily involves physical attraction between the adsorbate and the surface of the adsorbent.
Correct Answer: B — Physical attraction
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Q. What is the primary process involved in the adsorption of gases on solid surfaces? (2022) 2022
A.
Diffusion
B.
Condensation
C.
Chemical reaction
D.
Van der Waals forces
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Solution
Adsorption of gases on solid surfaces primarily occurs due to Van der Waals forces, which are weak intermolecular forces that allow gas molecules to adhere to the surface.
Correct Answer: D — Van der Waals forces
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