Chapter 01 Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. Two students performed the same experiment separately and each one of them recorded two readings of mass which are given below. Correct reading of mass is
Students | Readings | |
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(i) | (ii) | |
3.01 | 2.99 | |
3.05 | 2.95 |
(a) Results of both the students are neither accurate nor precise
(b) Results of student
(c) Results of student
(d) Results of student
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Thinking Process
Look at the reading of students
(i) Closeness of reading is precision, and
(ii) If mean of reading is exactly same as the correct value then it is known as accuracy.
Answer
(b) Average of readings of student,
Average of readings of student,
Correct reading
For both the students, average value is close to the correct value. Hence, readings of both are accurate.
Readings of student
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(a) Results of both the students are neither accurate nor precise:
- This is incorrect because the average readings of both students are close to the correct value of 3.0 g, indicating that their results are accurate. However, only student A’s readings are precise, as they are close to each other.
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(c) Results of student
are neither precise nor accurate:- This is incorrect because the average reading of student B is close to the correct value of 3.0 g, indicating that the results are accurate. However, the readings are not precise as they differ by 0.1 g.
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(d) Results of student
are both precise and accurate:- This is incorrect because, although the average reading of student B is accurate, the individual readings differ by 0.1 g, indicating that the results are not precise.
2. A measured temperature on Fahrenheit scale is
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
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(c) There are three common scales to measure temperature
The temperatures on two scales are related to each other by the following relationship.
Putting the values in above equation
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Option (a)
: This is incorrect because when converting to Celsius using the formula , the result is not but . -
Option (b)
: This is incorrect because the precise conversion of to Celsius is , not . The slight difference is due to rounding errors. -
Option (d)
: This is incorrect because is far too low for the conversion of . The correct conversion is .
3. What will be the molarity of a solution, which contains
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
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(c) Since, molarity
Note Molarity of solution depends upon temperature because volume of a solution is temperature dependent.
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Option (a)
: This option is incorrect because the calculated molarity of the solution is , not . The value is significantly higher than the correct molarity. -
Option (b)
: This option is incorrect because the calculated molarity of the solution is , not . The value is extremely high and unrealistic for the given amount of solute and volume. -
Option (d)
: This option is incorrect because the calculated molarity of the solution is , not . The value is ten times higher than the correct molarity.
4. If
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
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Thinking Process
In case of solution, molarity is calculated by using molarity equation,
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(b) Given that,
For dilution, a general formula is
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Option (a)
: This option is incorrect because it does not match the calculated molarity after dilution. The correct calculation using the dilution formula . -
Option (c)
: This option is incorrect because it is significantly lower than the calculated molarity. The correct molarity after dilution is is not a plausible result given the initial conditions. -
Option (d)
: This option is incorrect because it is close but not accurate. The precise calculation using the dilution formula results in .
5. The number of atoms present in one mole of an element is equal to Avogadro number. Which of the following element contains the greatest number of atoms?
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
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Thinking Process
The number of atoms is related to Avogadro’s number
Number of atoms
The number of atoms of elements can be compared easily on the basis of their moles only because
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(d) For comparing number of atoms, first we calculate the moles as all are monoatomic and hence, moles
Hence,
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(a)
He: This option is incorrect because of He corresponds to , which is fewer moles compared to of He, which corresponds to . -
(b)
: This option is incorrect because of Na corresponds to , which is fewer moles compared to of He, which corresponds to . -
(c)
: This option is incorrect because of Ca corresponds to , which is significantly fewer moles compared to of He, which corresponds to .
6. If the concentration of glucose
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
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(c) In the given question,
(where, molecular mass of glucose
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Option (a)
: This option is incorrect because it suggests a much higher concentration of glucose than calculated. Given that of glucose in of solution corresponds to , a concentration of would imply of glucose per liter, which is not the case. -
Option (b)
: This option is incorrect because it suggests an even higher concentration of glucose than option (a). A concentration of would imply of glucose per liter, which is far beyond the given per liter. -
Option (d)
: This option is incorrect because it also suggests a higher concentration than calculated. A concentration of would imply of glucose per liter, which is significantly more than the given per liter.
7. What will be the molality of the solution containing
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
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(d) Molality is defined as the number of moles of solute present in
Thus,
Given that, Mass of solvent
Molecular weight of
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Option (a)
: This option is incorrect because the calculation of molality is based on the number of moles of solute per kilogram of solvent. Given that the moles of HCl are 0.5 and the mass of the solvent is 0.5 kg, the molality is calculated as , not 0.1 m. -
Option (b)
: This option is incorrect because it refers to molarity, not molality. Molarity is the number of moles of solute per liter of solution, whereas molality is the number of moles of solute per kilogram of solvent. The problem specifically asks for molality, not molarity. -
Option (c)
: This option is incorrect because the calculation of molality shows that the number of moles of HCl is 0.5 and the mass of the solvent is 0.5 kg. Therefore, the molality is , not 0.5 m.
8. One mole of any substance contains
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
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(a) One mole of any substance contains
Hence, Number of millimoles of
Number of molecules
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Option (b)
molecules is incorrect because this value represents the number of molecules in one mole of a substance, not in 100 mL of a 0.02 M solution. -
Option (c)
molecules is incorrect because it underestimates the number of molecules present in 100 mL of a 0.02 M solution. The correct calculation yields molecules. -
Option (d)
molecules is incorrect because it overestimates the number of molecules present in 100 mL of a 0.02 M solution. The correct calculation yields molecules.
9. What is the mass per cent of carbon in carbon dioxide?
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
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(b) Molecular mass of
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Hence, the mass per cent of carbon in
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Option (a)
%: This value is far too low to represent the mass percent of carbon in carbon dioxide. Given that carbon dioxide is composed of one carbon atom and two oxygen atoms, the mass percent of carbon must be significantly higher than this value. -
Option (c)
%: This value is also too low. The mass percent of carbon in carbon dioxide is calculated based on the ratio of the mass of carbon to the total mass of the molecule. Since the molecular mass of CO₂ is 44 g/mol and the mass of carbon is 12 g/mol, the correct mass percent is much higher than 3.4%. -
Option (d)
%: This value is slightly higher than the correct mass percent. The correct calculation shows that the mass percent of carbon in carbon dioxide is 27.27%, not 28.7%. This discrepancy indicates an overestimation.
10. The empirical formula and molecular mass of a compound are
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
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Thinking Process
(i) Empirical formula shows that number of moles of different elements present in a molecule, so find the number of moles by dividing molecular mass with empirical formula mass.
(ii) To calculate the molecular formula of the compound, multiply the number of moles with empirical formula.
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(c) Empirical formula mass
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Option (a)
: This option is incorrect because the molecular formula derived from the empirical formula and the given molecular mass of results in , not . The factor calculated is 6, not 9. -
Option (b)
: This option is incorrect because is the empirical formula, not the molecular formula. The molecular formula must be a multiple of the empirical formula that matches the given molecular mass of . The correct multiple is 6, resulting in . -
Option (d)
: This option is incorrect because it does not match the molecular mass of . The molecular formula derived from the empirical formula and the given molecular mass results in , not . The factor calculated is 6, not 2.
11. If the density of a solution is
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
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Answer
(a) Given that, density of solution
Volume of solution
For a solution,
The digit 1.5 has only two significant figures, so the answer must also be limited to two significant figures. So, it is rounded off to reduce the number of significant figures.
Hence, the answer is reported as
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Option (b)
: This option is incorrect because it is not expressed in the correct significant figures. The correct answer should be rounded to two significant figures, and (which equals ) has four significant figures. -
Option (c)
: This option is incorrect because it has four significant figures. The correct answer should be rounded to two significant figures, and is not rounded to the appropriate number of significant figures. -
Option (d)
: This option is incorrect because it is not only expressed with four significant figures but also represents an incorrect value. The correct calculation yields , not .
12. Which of the following statements about a compound is incorrect?
(a) A molecule of a compound has atoms of different elements
(b) A compound cannot be separated into its constituent elements by physical methods of separation
(c) A compound retains the physical properties of its constituent elements
(d) The ratio of atoms of different elements in a compound is fixed
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(c) A compound is a pure substance containing two or more than two elements combined together in a fixed proportion by mass and which can be decomposed into its constituent elements by suitable chemical methods.
Further, the properties of a compound are quite different from the properties of constituent elements. e.g., water is a compound containing hydrogen and oxygen combined together in a fixed proportionation. But the properties of water are completely different from its constituents, hydrogen and oxygen.
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(a) A molecule of a compound has atoms of different elements: This statement is correct. A compound is formed when atoms of different elements chemically combine in a fixed ratio.
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(b) A compound cannot be separated into its constituent elements by physical methods of separation: This statement is correct. Compounds can only be separated into their constituent elements by chemical methods, not by physical methods.
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(d) The ratio of atoms of different elements in a compound is fixed: This statement is correct. In a compound, the elements are always present in a definite proportion by mass.
13. Which of the following statements is correct about the reaction given below?
(a) Total mass of iron and oxygen in reactants
(b) Total mass of reactants
(c) Amount of
(d) Amount of
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Thinking Process
This problem is based upon the law of conservation of mass as well as limiting reagent.
(i) Law of conservation of mass is that in which total mass of reactants is equal to total mass of products.
(ii) Limiting reagent represents the reactant which reacts completely in the reaction.
Answer
(a) According to the law of conservation of mass,
Total mass of reactants
Amount of
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(b) The law of multiple proportions states that when two elements combine to form more than one compound, the masses of one element that combine with a fixed mass of the other are in the ratio of small whole numbers. This reaction does not illustrate the law of multiple proportions; it illustrates the law of conservation of mass.
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(c) The amount of
produced is determined by the limiting reagent, not by taking any one of the reactants in excess. Taking one reactant in excess will not increase the amount of produced beyond what the limiting reagent allows. -
(d) Taking any one of the reactants (iron or oxygen) in excess will not decrease the amount of
produced. The amount of produced is determined by the limiting reagent, and taking one reactant in excess will not affect the amount produced by the limiting reagent.
14. Which of the following reactions is not correct according to the law of conservation of mass?
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
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(b) In this equation,
i.e., mass of reactants
Hence, law of conservation of mass is not followed.
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For option (a): The reaction is
. The molar masses are: for for for The total mass of reactants is , which equals the total mass of products. Hence, the law of conservation of mass is followed.
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For option (c): The reaction is
. The molar masses are: for for for The total mass of reactants is , which equals the total mass of products. Hence, the law of conservation of mass is followed.
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For option (d): The reaction is
. The molar masses are: for for for for The total mass of reactants is , which equals the total mass of products. Hence, the law of conservation of mass is followed.
15. Which of the following statements indicates that law of multiple proportion is being followed?
(a) Sample of carbon dioxide taken from any source will always have carbon and oxygen in the ratio
(b) Carbon forms two oxides namely
(c) When magnesium burns in oxygen, the amount of magnesium taken for the reaction is equal to the amount of magnesium in magnesium oxide formed
(d) At constant temperature and pressure
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(b) The element, carbon, combines with oxygen to form two compounds, namely, carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide. In
Therefore, the masses of oxygen combine with a fixed mass of carbon (12 parts) in
This is an example of law of multiple proportion
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(a) This statement describes the law of definite proportions, not the law of multiple proportions. The law of definite proportions states that a chemical compound always contains its component elements in a fixed ratio by mass, regardless of the source of the compound.
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(c) This statement describes the law of conservation of mass, which states that mass is neither created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction. The amount of magnesium taken for the reaction being equal to the amount of magnesium in magnesium oxide formed is an example of this law.
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(d) This statement describes Gay-Lussac’s law of combining volumes, which states that when gases react together at constant temperature and pressure, the volumes of the reacting gases and the volumes of the products (if gaseous) are in simple whole number ratios.
Multiple Choice Questions (More Than One Options)
16. One mole of oxygen gas at STP is equal to…….
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
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Answer
1 mole of
Hence, 1 mole of oxygen gas is equal to molecular weight of oxygen as well as Avogadro number.
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Option (b) is incorrect because 1 mole of oxygen gas (O₂) consists of molecules, not individual atoms. Therefore, 1 mole of O₂ contains
molecules, which corresponds to atoms of oxygen, not atoms. -
Option (c) is incorrect because the molar mass of oxygen gas (O₂) is 32 grams per mole, not 16 grams. 16 grams would correspond to half a mole of O₂, not a full mole.
17. Sulphuric acid reacts with sodium hydroxide as follows
When
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
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Answer
(
For the reaction,
According to the reaction, 1 mole of
Hence, 0.1 mole of
Since, only 0.05 mole of
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Option (a)
: This option is incorrect because it suggests that the molarity of the sodium sulphate formed is . However, the correct molarity of sodium sulphate in the final solution is , as calculated from the reaction stoichiometry and the total volume of the solution. -
Option (d)
: This option is incorrect because it suggests that the mass of sodium sulphate formed is . However, the correct mass of sodium sulphate formed is , as calculated from the number of moles of sodium sulphate produced and its molar mass.
18. Which of the following pairs have the same number of atoms?
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
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(c) Number of atoms in
Number of atoms in
(d)
Number of atoms in
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(a)
of and of :- Number of atoms in
of - Number of atoms in
of - The number of atoms in
of is , while the number of atoms in of is . Therefore, they do not have the same number of atoms.
- Number of atoms in
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(b)
of and of :- Number of atoms in
of - Number of atoms in
of - The number of atoms in
of is , while the number of atoms in of is . Therefore, they do not have the same number of atoms.
- Number of atoms in
19. Which of the following solutions have the same concentration?
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
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(a) Molarity
(b)
(c)
(d)
Thus,
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Option (c): The concentration is calculated as 10 M, which is significantly higher than the concentration of 2.5 M found in options (a) and (b).
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Option (d): The concentration is calculated as 1.785 M, which is lower than the concentration of 2.5 M found in options (a) and (b).
Q.20
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
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Answer
(c, d)
The number of molecules can be calculated as follows
Number of molecules
Number of molecules, in
In
In
In
In
So,
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For option (a)
of : The number of molecules in of is calculated as . This is not equal to the number of molecules in of , which is . -
For option (b)
of : The number of molecules in of is calculated as . This is not equal to the number of molecules in of , which is .
21. Which of the following terms are unitless?
(a) Molality
(b) Molarity
(c) Mole fraction
(d) Mass per cent
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Answer
Both mole fraction and mass per cent are unitless as both are ratios of moles and mass respectively.
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Molality: Molality is defined as the number of moles of solute per kilogram of solvent. Since it involves the mass of the solvent (in kilograms), it has units of moles per kilogram (mol/kg).
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Molarity: Molarity is defined as the number of moles of solute per liter of solution. Since it involves the volume of the solution (in liters), it has units of moles per liter (mol/L).
22. One of the statements of Dalton’s atomic theory is given below “Compounds are formed when atoms of different elements combine in a fixed ratio”
Which of the following laws is not related to this statement?
(a) Law of conservation of mass
(b) Law of definite proportions
(c) Law of multiple proportions
(d) Avogadro law
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Law of conservation of mass is simply the law of indestructibility of matter during physical or chemical changes. Avogadro law states that equal volumes of different gases contain the same number of molecules under similar conditions of temperature and pressure.
- The Law of definite proportions is related to the statement because it states that a chemical compound always contains exactly the same proportion of elements by mass.
- The Law of multiple proportions is related to the statement because it states that when two elements combine to form more than one compound, the masses of one element that combine with a fixed mass of the other are in ratios of small whole numbers.
Short Answer Type Questions
23. What will be the mass of one atom of
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The mass of a carbon-12 atom was determined by a mass spectrometer and found to be equal to
1 mole of
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Thinking Process
(i) To answer the given calculations, least precise term decide the significant figures.
(ii) To round up a number, left the last digit as such, if the digit next to it is less than 5 and increase it by 1 , if the next digit is greater than 5.
Answer
Least precise term 2.5 or 3.5 has two significant figures.
Hence, the answer should have two significant figures
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Symbol for SI unit of mole is mol.
One mole is defined as the amount of a substance that contains as many particles and there are atoms in exactly
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Molality It is defined as the number of moles of solute dissolved in
Molarity It is defined as the number of moles of solute dissolved in
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Thinking Process
To calculate the mass per cent of atom, using the formula
Mass per cent of an element
Answer
Mass per cent of calcium
Which law is being obeyed in this experiment? Write the statement of the law?
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For the reaction,
Hence, the ratio between the volumes of the reactants and the product in the given question is simple i.e.,
Note Gay-Lussac’s law of gaseous volumes, when gases combine or are produced in a chemical reaction, they do so in a simple ratio by volume provided all gases are at same temperature and pressure.
(a) Is this statement true?
(b) If yes, according to which law?
(c) Give one example related to this law.
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(a) Yes, the given statement is true.
(b) According to the law of multiple proportions
(c)
Here, masses of oxygen, (i.e.,
Isotope | % Natural abundance | Molar mass |
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99.985 | 1 | |
0.015 | 2 |
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Many naturally occurring elements exist as more than one isotope. When we take into account the existence of these isotopes and their relative abundance (per cent occurrence), the average atomic mass of the element can be calculated as
Calculate the volume of hydrogen gas liberated at STP when
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Given that, Mass of
1 mole of gas occupies
Atomic mass of
The given equation is
From the above equation, it is clear that
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Thinking Process
Determine the mass of solution from the given molality of the solution followed by volume of solution relating mass and density to each other, i.e.,
Then, calculate the molarity of solution as
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3 molal solution of
(Molar mass of
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No, molality of solution does not change with temperature since mass remains unaffected with temperature.
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Thinking Process
(i) To proceed the calculation, first calculate the number of moles of
(ii) Then, find mole fraction of
(iii) Then, calculate molarity
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Number of moles of
Total mass of solution
(a) which is the limiting reagent?
(b) calculate the amount of
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According to the given reaction, 2 moles of
Hence, 5 moles of
(a) It indicates that reactant
(b) Limiting reagent decide the amount of product produced.
According to the reaction,
4 moles of
Note Limiting reagent limits the amount of product formed because it is present in lesser amount and gets consumed first.
Matching The Columns
36. Match the following.
A. | 1. | ||
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B. | 2. | ||
C. | 3. | ||
D. | 4. | ||
D. | 1 mole of any gas | 5. |
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A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
A. Number of moles of
B. 1 mole of a substance
C.
D. Number of moles of
E. 1 mole of any gas = Avogadro number
Physical quantity | Unit | ||
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A. | Molarity | 1. | |
B. | Mole fraction | 2. | |
C. | Mole | 3. | Pascal |
D. | Molality | 4. | Unitless |
E. | Pressure | 5. | |
F. | Luminous intensity | 6. | Candela |
G. | Density | 7. | |
H. | Mass | 8. | |
9. |
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A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
A. Molarity
B. Mole fraction = Unitless
C. Mole
D. Molality
Molality
F. Unit of luminous intensity = candela.
The candela is the luminous intensity, in a given direction, of a source that emits monochromatic radiation of frequency
G. Density
The kilogram is the unit of mass; it is equal to the mass of the international prototype of the kilogram
Assertion and Reason
In the following questions a statement of Assertion (A) followed by a statement of Reason (
Reason (R) The empirical formula represents the simplest whole number ratio of various atoms present in a compound.
(a) Both
(b)
(c)
(d) Both
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(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
The molecular formula of ethene is
Thus, Molecular formula
Reason (R) Carbon-12 isotope is the most abundant isotope of carbon and has been chosen as standard.
(a) Both
(b) Both
(c)
(d) Both
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(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
Atomic masses of the elements obtained by scientists by comparing with the mass of carbon comes out to be close to whole number value.
Reason (R) Zero at the end or right of a number are significant provided they are not on the right side of the decimal point.
(a) Both
(b) Both
(c)
(d) Both
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(c) Assertion is true but Reason is false.
0.200 contains 3 while 200 contains only one significant figure because zero at the end or right of a number are significant provided they are on the right side of the decimal point.
Reason (R) In the combustion of methane, water is one of the products.
(a) Both
(b)
(c)
(d) Both
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(c) Assertion is false but Reason is true.
Combustion of
Long Answer Type Questions
42. A vessel contains
(a) volume of the new vessel.
(b) number of molecules of dioxygen.
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(a)
From Boyle’s law (as temperature is constant),
(b) Number of moles of dioxygen
What mass of
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Molar mass of
Moles of
(It is given that moles of
According to the equation,
1 mole of
But we have only 0.19 moles
Since,
2 moles of
0.19 mole of
Molar mass of
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‘Law of multiple proportions’ was first studied by Dalton in 1803 which may be defined as follows
When two elements combine to form two or more chemical compounds, then the masses of one of the elements which combine with a fixed mass of the other, bear a simple ratio to one another.
e.g., hydrogen combines with oxygen to form two compounds, namely, water and hydrogen peroxide.
Here, the masses of oxygen (i.e.,
As we know that, when compounds mixed in different proportionation, Then they form different compounds. In the above examples, when hydrogen is mixed with different proportion of oxygen, then they form water or hydrogen peroxide.
It shows that there are constituents which combine in a definite proportion. These constituents may be atoms. Thus, the law of multiple proportions shows the existence of atoms which combine into molecules.
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Thinking Process
In this question, it is seen that the masses of
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Combination | Mass of |
Mass of |
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2 | 5 | |
2 | 10 | |
4 | 5 | |
4 | 15 |
Mass of