Chemistry
Q. The half-life of a first-order reaction is independent of the initial concentration of the reactant. What is the formula for the half-life (t1/2) of a first-order reaction? (2020)
A.
t1/2 = 0.693/k
B.
t1/2 = k/0.693
C.
t1/2 = 1/k
D.
t1/2 = k/1
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Solution
The half-life of a first-order reaction is given by the formula t1/2 = 0.693/k, where k is the rate constant.
Correct Answer: A — t1/2 = 0.693/k
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Q. The Langmuir isotherm assumes that adsorption occurs at specific sites on the surface. What does this imply? (2020)
A.
Adsorption is uniform.
B.
Adsorption is multilayered.
C.
Adsorption is monolayered.
D.
Adsorption is temperature dependent.
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Solution
The Langmuir isotherm assumes that adsorption occurs at specific sites, leading to a monolayer coverage of the adsorbate.
Correct Answer: C — Adsorption is monolayered.
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Q. The Langmuir isotherm assumes that adsorption occurs at specific sites on the surface. What is the maximum coverage called? (2021)
A.
Saturation
B.
Monolayer
C.
Multilayer
D.
Equilibrium
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Solution
In the Langmuir isotherm, the maximum coverage of adsorbate on the adsorbent is referred to as a monolayer.
Correct Answer: B — Monolayer
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Q. The rate constant of a reaction is affected by which of the following? (2023)
A.
Nature of the reactants
B.
Temperature
C.
Catalysts
D.
All of the above
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Solution
The rate constant of a reaction is affected by the nature of the reactants, temperature, and the presence of catalysts.
Correct Answer: D — All of the above
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Q. What does the term 'enthalpy' refer to? (2020)
A.
Internal energy plus pressure times volume
B.
Heat content of a system at constant pressure
C.
Total energy of a system
D.
Work done by the system
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Enthalpy refers to the heat content of a system at constant pressure, defined as internal energy plus pressure times volume.
Correct Answer: B — Heat content of a system at constant pressure
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Q. What happens to the entropy of an isolated system? (2020) 2020
A.
It decreases
B.
It remains constant
C.
It increases
D.
It can either increase or decrease
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Solution
According to the second law of thermodynamics, the entropy of an isolated system always increases over time.
Correct Answer: C — It increases
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Q. What happens to the particles in a gas when the temperature increases? (2023)
A.
They move slower
B.
They move faster
C.
They stay the same
D.
They condense
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Solution
As the temperature increases, the kinetic energy of gas particles increases, causing them to move faster.
Correct Answer: B — They move faster
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Q. What happens to the particles in a solid when it is heated? (2023)
A.
They move closer together.
B.
They vibrate more vigorously.
C.
They become gas.
D.
They stop moving.
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Solution
When a solid is heated, its particles gain energy and vibrate more vigorously, potentially leading to a change in state.
Correct Answer: B — They vibrate more vigorously.
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Q. What happens to the particles of a solid when it is heated? (2023)
A.
They move closer together
B.
They vibrate faster
C.
They become a gas
D.
They lose mass
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Solution
When a solid is heated, its particles gain energy and vibrate faster, which can lead to a change in state.
Correct Answer: B — They vibrate faster
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Q. What happens to the pressure of a gas if the volume is decreased while the temperature remains constant?
A.
Increases
B.
Decreases
C.
Remains the same
D.
Doubles
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Solution
According to Boyle's Law, if the volume decreases and temperature is constant, the pressure increases.
Correct Answer: A — Increases
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Q. What happens to the temperature of a gas during an isothermal expansion? (2021)
A.
Increases
B.
Decreases
C.
Remains constant
D.
Varies with pressure
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Solution
During an isothermal expansion, the temperature of the gas remains constant as the system absorbs heat to do work.
Correct Answer: C — Remains constant
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Q. What happens to the volume of a gas when its temperature increases at constant pressure? (2020)
A.
Volume decreases
B.
Volume remains constant
C.
Volume increases
D.
Volume fluctuates
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Solution
According to Charles's Law, the volume of a gas increases with an increase in temperature at constant pressure.
Correct Answer: C — Volume increases
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Q. What is the atomic mass of Oxygen approximately? (2019)
A.
16 u
B.
18 u
C.
14 u
D.
12 u
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The atomic mass of Oxygen is approximately 16 u.
Correct Answer: A — 16 u
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Q. What is the atomic mass of Sodium (Na)? (2021)
A.
22.99
B.
23.00
C.
24.00
D.
25.00
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Solution
The atomic mass of Sodium (Na) is approximately 22.99 u.
Correct Answer: A — 22.99
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Q. What is the atomic number of Carbon? (2021)
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The atomic number of Carbon is 6, which is the number of protons in its nucleus.
Correct Answer: A — 6
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Q. What is the atomic number of Oxygen?
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The atomic number of Oxygen is 8.
Correct Answer: B — 8
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Q. What is the basic unit of proteins? (2023) 2023
A.
Monosaccharide
B.
Amino acid
C.
Nucleotide
D.
Fatty acid
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Solution
Proteins are made up of amino acids, which are their basic building blocks.
Correct Answer: B — Amino acid
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Q. What is the boiling point of water at standard atmospheric pressure?
A.
100°C
B.
0°C
C.
50°C
D.
150°C
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Solution
The boiling point of water at standard atmospheric pressure is 100°C.
Correct Answer: A — 100°C
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Q. What is the boiling point trend among alcohols? (2020) 2020
A.
Decreases with molecular weight
B.
Increases with molecular weight
C.
Remains constant
D.
Increases with branching
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Solution
The boiling point of alcohols increases with molecular weight due to stronger hydrogen bonding.
Correct Answer: B — Increases with molecular weight
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Q. What is the boiling point trend among primary, secondary, and tertiary amines?
A.
Primary > Secondary > Tertiary
B.
Tertiary > Secondary > Primary
C.
Secondary > Primary > Tertiary
D.
All have the same boiling point
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Solution
Primary amines have higher boiling points than secondary and tertiary amines due to stronger hydrogen bonding.
Correct Answer: A — Primary > Secondary > Tertiary
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Q. What is the boiling point trend of alcohols compared to alkanes?
A.
Higher
B.
Lower
C.
Same
D.
Varies
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Solution
Alcohols have higher boiling points than alkanes due to hydrogen bonding.
Correct Answer: A — Higher
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Q. What is the boiling point trend of amines compared to alkanes?
A.
Higher
B.
Lower
C.
Same
D.
Varies
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Solution
Amines have higher boiling points than alkanes due to hydrogen bonding.
Correct Answer: A — Higher
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Q. What is the boiling point trend of carboxylic acids compared to alcohols?
A.
Higher
B.
Lower
C.
Same
D.
Depends on molecular weight
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Solution
Carboxylic acids have higher boiling points than alcohols due to stronger hydrogen bonding.
Correct Answer: A — Higher
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Q. What is the boiling point trend of primary, secondary, and tertiary amines?
A.
Primary > Secondary > Tertiary
B.
Tertiary > Secondary > Primary
C.
Secondary > Primary > Tertiary
D.
All have the same boiling point
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Solution
Primary amines have higher boiling points due to stronger hydrogen bonding compared to secondary and tertiary amines.
Correct Answer: A — Primary > Secondary > Tertiary
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Q. What is the bond angle in a methane (CH4) molecule? (2023) 2023
A.
90 degrees
B.
109.5 degrees
C.
120 degrees
D.
180 degrees
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Solution
The bond angle in methane (CH4) is approximately 109.5 degrees due to its tetrahedral geometry.
Correct Answer: B — 109.5 degrees
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Q. What is the cell potential of a Daniell cell at standard conditions?
A.
1.10 V
B.
1.96 V
C.
0.76 V
D.
0.34 V
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Solution
The standard cell potential of a Daniell cell is 1.10 V.
Correct Answer: A — 1.10 V
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Q. What is the cell potential of a galvanic cell with E° = 1.5 V and Q = 10?
A.
1.2 V
B.
1.0 V
C.
1.3 V
D.
1.4 V
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Solution
Using the Nernst equation, E = E° - (RT/nF)lnQ, we find E ≈ 1.0 V.
Correct Answer: B — 1.0 V
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Q. What is the change in internal energy (ΔU) for an ideal gas that expands isothermally? (2022)
A.
0
B.
nRT
C.
nRΔT
D.
PV
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Solution
For an isothermal process, the change in internal energy ΔU = 0 for an ideal gas.
Correct Answer: A — 0
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Q. What is the change in internal energy for an ideal gas that expands isothermally? (2019)
A.
nRT
B.
0
C.
-nRT
D.
nR(Tf - Ti)
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Solution
For an isothermal process, the change in internal energy (ΔU) for an ideal gas is zero, as ΔU depends only on temperature.
Correct Answer: B — 0
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Q. What is the change in internal energy of an ideal gas when it expands isothermally? (2021)
A.
Zero
B.
Positive
C.
Negative
D.
Depends on the gas
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Solution
In an isothermal process for an ideal gas, the internal energy remains constant, hence the change in internal energy is zero.
Correct Answer: A — Zero
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