Q. The electrochemical series is a list of: (2023)
A.Reactions
B.Electrodes arranged by standard electrode potential
C.Ionic compounds
D.Gases
Solution
The electrochemical series is a list of electrodes arranged by their standard electrode potentials, indicating their tendency to gain or lose electrons.
Correct Answer: B — Electrodes arranged by standard electrode potential
Q. The equilibrium constant for the reaction 2SO2(g) + O2(g) ⇌ 2SO3(g) is 4. What is the value of Kp? (2023)
A.4
B.16
C.0.25
D.0.0625
Solution
Kp can be calculated from Kc using the relation Kp = Kc(RT)^(Δn), where Δn is the change in moles of gas. Here, Δn = 2 - 3 = -1, so Kp = Kc(0.0821T)^(-1). Assuming standard conditions, Kp = 4 * (1/RT) = 16.
Q. The Faraday's first law of electrolysis states that: (2018)
A.The mass of substance deposited is directly proportional to the current
B.The voltage is directly proportional to the current
C.The energy is conserved
D.The temperature remains constant
Solution
Faraday's first law states that the mass of a substance deposited at an electrode is directly proportional to the quantity of electricity passed through the electrolyte.
Correct Answer: A — The mass of substance deposited is directly proportional to the current
Q. The Freundlich adsorption isotherm is best described by which equation? (2023)
A.x/m = kP
B.x/m = kP^(1/n)
C.P = k(x/m)
D.P = k(x/m)^(1/n)
Solution
The Freundlich isotherm is represented by the equation x/m = kP^(1/n), where x is the amount adsorbed, m is the mass of the adsorbent, and P is the pressure.
Q. The half-life of a first-order reaction is independent of the initial concentration of the reactant. What is the expression for the half-life? (2022)
A.t₁/₂ = 0.693/k
B.t₁/₂ = k/0.693
C.t₁/₂ = 1/k
D.t₁/₂ = k/1
Solution
The half-life of a first-order reaction is given by t₁/₂ = 0.693/k.
Q. The half-life of a first-order reaction is independent of the initial concentration of the reactant. What is the expression for the half-life (t₁/₂)? (2022)
A.t₁/₂ = 0.693/k
B.t₁/₂ = k/0.693
C.t₁/₂ = 1/k
D.t₁/₂ = k/1
Solution
The half-life of a first-order reaction is given by t₁/₂ = 0.693/k.
Q. The half-life of a first-order reaction is independent of the initial concentration. What is the expression for the half-life (t1/2) of a first-order reaction? (2022)
A.t1/2 = 0.693/k
B.t1/2 = k/0.693
C.t1/2 = 1/k
D.t1/2 = k/2
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.
Q. The half-life of a first-order reaction is independent of the initial concentration of the reactant. What is the expression for the half-life (t1/2)? (2022)
A.t1/2 = 0.693/k
B.t1/2 = k/0.693
C.t1/2 = 1/k
D.t1/2 = k/2
Solution
The half-life of a first-order reaction is given by the expression t1/2 = 0.693/k, where k is the rate constant.
Q. The heat capacity of a substance is defined as: (2023)
A.The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one gram by one degree Celsius.
B.The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one mole by one degree Celsius.
C.The total heat content of the substance.
D.The heat required to change the state of the substance.
Solution
The heat capacity of a substance is defined as the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one mole of the substance by one degree Celsius.
Correct Answer: B — The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one mole by one degree Celsius.
Q. The rate of a reaction is defined as the change in concentration of a reactant or product per unit time. What is the general form of the rate equation? (2023)
A.Rate = k[A]^n
B.Rate = k[A][B]
C.Rate = k[A]^2[B]
D.Rate = k[A] + [B]
Solution
The general form of the rate equation is Rate = k[A]^n, where n is the order of the reaction.
Q. The rate of a reaction is directly proportional to the concentration of one reactant raised to the power of 2. What is the order of the reaction? (2022)
A.Zero order
B.First order
C.Second order
D.Third order
Solution
If the rate is proportional to the concentration of one reactant raised to the power of 2, the reaction is second order.
Q. The rate of a reaction is directly proportional to the product of the concentrations of the reactants raised to their respective powers. This statement defines:
A.Rate law
B.Equilibrium constant
C.Reaction quotient
D.Catalytic efficiency
Solution
This statement defines the rate law of a reaction.
Q. The rate of a reaction is directly proportional to the product of the concentrations of the reactants raised to their respective powers. This statement defines which law?
A.Law of conservation of mass
B.Rate law
C.Le Chatelier's principle
D.Gibbs free energy
Solution
This statement defines the rate law of a chemical reaction.
Q. The rate of a reaction is directly proportional to the product of the concentrations of the reactants raised to their respective powers. This statement defines which of the following? (2020)
A.Rate law
B.Equilibrium constant
C.Le Chatelier's principle
D.Reaction mechanism
Solution
This statement defines the rate law of a reaction.