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 3.0 g. On the basis of given data, mark the correct option out of the following statements

Students Readings
(i) (ii)
A 3.01 2.99
B 3.05 2.95

(a) Results of both the students are neither accurate nor precise

(b) Results of student A are both precise and accurate

(c) Results of student B are neither precise nor accurate

(d) Results of student B are both precise and accurate

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Thinking Process

Look at the reading of students A and B given in the question while keeping in mind the concept of precision and accuracy i.e.,

(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, A=3.01+2.992=3.00

Average of readings of student, B=3.05+2.952=3.00

Correct reading =3.00

For both the students, average value is close to the correct value. Hence, readings of both are accurate.

Readings of student A are close to each other (differ only by 0.02 ) and also close to the correct reading, hence, readings of A are precise also. But readings of B are not close to each other (differ by 0.1 ) and hence are not precise.

  • (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.
  • (c) Results of student B 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.
  • (d) Results of student B 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 200F. What will this reading be on celsius scale?

(a) 40C

(b) 94C

(c) 93.3C

(d) 30C

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Answer

(c) There are three common scales to measure temperature C (degree celsius),

F (degree fahrenheit) and K (kelvin). The K is the SI unit.

The temperatures on two scales are related to each other by the following relationship.

F=95tC+32

Putting the values in above equation

20032=95tC95tC=168tC=168×59=93.3C

  • Option (a) 40C: This is incorrect because when converting 200F to Celsius using the formula (tC=59(20032)), the result is not 40C but 93.3C.

  • Option (b) 94C: This is incorrect because the precise conversion of 200F to Celsius is 93.3C, not 94C. The slight difference is due to rounding errors.

  • Option (d) 30C: This is incorrect because 30C is far too low for the conversion of 200F. The correct conversion is 93.3C.

3. What will be the molarity of a solution, which contains 5.85 g of NaCl(s) per 500 mL ?

(a) 4 mol L1

(b) 20 mol L1

(c) 0.2 mol L1

(d) 2 mol L1

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Answer

(c) Since, molarity (M) is calculated by following equation

 Molarity = weight ×1000 molecular weight × volume (mL)=5.85×100058.5×500=0.2 mol L1

Note Molarity of solution depends upon temperature because volume of a solution is temperature dependent.

  • Option (a) 4 mol L1: This option is incorrect because the calculated molarity of the solution is 0.2 mol L1, not 4 mol L1. The value 4 mol L1 is significantly higher than the correct molarity.

  • Option (b) 20 mol L1: This option is incorrect because the calculated molarity of the solution is 0.2 mol L1, not 20 mol L1. The value 20 mol L1 is extremely high and unrealistic for the given amount of solute and volume.

  • Option (d) 2 mol L1: This option is incorrect because the calculated molarity of the solution is 0.2 mol L1, not 2 mol L1. The value 2 mol L1 is ten times higher than the correct molarity.

4. If 500 mL of a 5M solution is diluted to 1500 mL, what will be the molarity of the solution obtained?

(a) 1.5M

(b) 1.66M

(c) 0.017M

(d) 1.59M

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Thinking Process

In case of solution, molarity is calculated by using molarity equation, M1V1=M2V2, we have, V1 (before dilution) and V2 (after dilution), so calculate molarity of the given solution from this equation.

Answer

(b) Given that,

M1=5MV1=500 mLV2=1500 mLM2=M

For dilution, a general formula is

M1V1=M2V2 (Before dilution)  (After dilution) 500×5M=1500×MM=53=1.66M

  • Option (a) 1.5M: This option is incorrect because it does not match the calculated molarity after dilution. The correct calculation using the dilution formula (M1V1=M2V2)gives(M2=1.66M),not(1.5M).

  • Option (c) 0.017M: This option is incorrect because it is significantly lower than the calculated molarity. The correct molarity after dilution is (1.66M),and(0.017M) is not a plausible result given the initial conditions.

  • Option (d) 1.59M: This option is incorrect because it is close but not accurate. The precise calculation using the dilution formula results in (1.66M),not(1.59M).

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) 4 g He

(b) 46 gNa

(c) 0.40 gCa

(d) 12 gHe

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Thinking Process

The number of atoms is related to Avogadro’s number (NA) by

Number of atoms = moles ×NA

The number of atoms of elements can be compared easily on the basis of their moles only because NA is a constant value. Thus, element with large number of moles will possess greatest number of atoms.

Answer

(d) For comparing number of atoms, first we calculate the moles as all are monoatomic and hence, moles ×NA= number of atoms.

 Moles of 4 gHe=44=1 mol46 gNa=4623=2 mol0.40 gCa=0.4040=0.1 mol12 gHe=124=3 mol

Hence, 12 g He contains greatest number of atoms as it possesses maximum number of moles.

  • (a) 4 g He: This option is incorrect because 4 g of He corresponds to 1 mol, which is fewer moles compared to 12 g of He, which corresponds to 3 mol.

  • (b) 46 gNa: This option is incorrect because 46 g of Na corresponds to 2 mol, which is fewer moles compared to 12 g of He, which corresponds to 3 mol.

  • (c) 0.40 gCa: This option is incorrect because 0.40 g of Ca corresponds to 0.01 mol, which is significantly fewer moles compared to 12 g of He, which corresponds to 3 mol.

6. If the concentration of glucose (C6H12O6) in blood is 0.9 g L1, what will be the molarity of glucose in blood?

(a) 5M

(b) 50M

(c) 0.005M

(d) 0.5M

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Answer

(c) In the given question, 0.9 g L1 means that 1000 mL (or 1 L ) solution contains 0.9 g of glucose.

Number of moles =0.9 g glucose =0.9180 mol glucose

=5×103 mol glucose 

(where, molecular mass of glucose (C6H12O6)=12×6+12×1+6×16=180u ) i.e., 1 L solution contains 0.05 mole glucose or the molarity of glucose is 0.005M.

  • Option (a) 5M: This option is incorrect because it suggests a much higher concentration of glucose than calculated. Given that 0.9 g of glucose in 1 L of solution corresponds to 0.005M, a concentration of 5M would imply 900 g of glucose per liter, which is not the case.

  • Option (b) 50M: This option is incorrect because it suggests an even higher concentration of glucose than option (a). A concentration of 50M would imply 9000 g of glucose per liter, which is far beyond the given 0.9 g per liter.

  • Option (d) 0.5M: This option is incorrect because it also suggests a higher concentration than calculated. A concentration of 0.5M would imply 90 g of glucose per liter, which is significantly more than the given 0.9 g per liter.

7. What will be the molality of the solution containing 18.25 g of HCl gas in 500 g of water?

(a) 0.1 m

(b) 1M

(c) 0.5 m

(d) 1 m

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Answer

(d) Molality is defined as the number of moles of solute present in 1 kg of solvent. It is denoted by m.

Thus,

 Molality (m)= Moles of solute  Mass of solvent (in kg)(i)

Given that, Mass of solvent (H2O)=500 g=0.5 kg

 Weight of HCl=18.25 g

Molecular weight of HCl=1×1+1×35.5=36.5 g

 Moles of HCl=18.2536.5=0.5m=0.50.5=1 m[from Eq. (i)]

  • Option (a) 0.1 m: 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 (0.50.5=1 m), not 0.1 m.

  • Option (b) 1M: 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) 0.5 m: 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 (0.50.5=1 m), not 0.5 m.

8. One mole of any substance contains 6.022×1023 atoms/molecules. Number of molecules of H2SO4 present in 100 mL of 0.02MH2SO4 solution is…….. .

(a) 12.044×1020 molecules

(b) 6.022×1023 molecules

(c) 1×1023 molecules

(d) 12.044×1023 molecules

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Answer

(a) One mole of any substance contains 6.022×1023 atoms / molecules.

Hence, Number of millimoles of H2SO4

= molarity × volume in mL=0.02×100=2 millimoles =2×103 mol

Number of molecules = number of moles ×NA

=2×103×6.022×1023=12.044×1020 molecules 

  • Option (b) 6.022×1023 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) 1×1023 molecules is incorrect because it underestimates the number of molecules present in 100 mL of a 0.02 M solution. The correct calculation yields 12.044×1020 molecules.

  • Option (d) 12.044×1023 molecules is incorrect because it overestimates the number of molecules present in 100 mL of a 0.02 M solution. The correct calculation yields 12.044×1020 molecules.

9. What is the mass per cent of carbon in carbon dioxide?

(a) 0.034 %

(b) 27.27 %

(c) 3.4 %

(d) 28.7 %

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Answer

(b) Molecular mass of CO2=1×12+2×16=44 g

1 g molecule of CO2 contains 1 g atoms of carbon

Q 44 g of CO2 contain C=12 g atoms of carbon

% of C in CO2=1244×100=27.27%

Hence, the mass per cent of carbon in CO2 is 27.27%.

  • Option (a) 0.034 %: 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) 3.4 %: 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) 28.7 %: 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 CH2O and 180 g respectively. What will be the molecular formula of the compound?

(a) C9H18O9

(b) CH2O

(c) C6H12O6

(d) C2H4O2

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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.

Answer

(c) Empirical formula mass =CH2O

=12+2×1+16=30 Molecular mass =180n= Molecular mass  Empirical formula mass =18030=6

Molecular formula =n× empirical formula

=6×CH2O=C6H12O6

  • Option (a) C9H18O9: This option is incorrect because the molecular formula derived from the empirical formula CH2O and the given molecular mass of (180 g) results in (C6H12O6, not C9H18O9). The factor n calculated is 6, not 9.

  • Option (b) CH2O: This option is incorrect because CH2O 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 (180 g). The correct multiple is 6, resulting in C6H12O6.

  • Option (d) C2H4O2: This option is incorrect because it does not match the molecular mass of (180 g). The molecular formula derived from the empirical formula (CH2O) and the given molecular mass results in (C6H12O6, not C2H4O2). The factor n calculated is 6, not 2.

11. If the density of a solution is 3.12 g mL1, the mass of 1.5 mL solution in significant figures is…… .

(a) 4.7 g

(b) 4680×103 g

(c) 4.680 g

(d) 46.80 g

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Answer

(a) Given that, density of solution =3.12 g mL1

Volume of solution =1.5 mL

For a solution,

 Mass = volume × density =1.5 mL×3.12 g mL1=4.68 g

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 4.7 g.

  • Option (b) 4680×103 g: 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 4680×103 g (which equals 4.680 g) has four significant figures.

  • Option (c) 4.680 g: This option is incorrect because it has four significant figures. The correct answer should be rounded to two significant figures, and 4.680 g is not rounded to the appropriate number of significant figures.

  • Option (d) 46.80 g: This option is incorrect because it is not only expressed with four significant figures but also represents an incorrect value. The correct calculation yields 4.68 g, not 46.80 g.

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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Answer

(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.

  • (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.

  • (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.

  • (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?

4Fe(s)+3O2(g)2F2O3(g)

(a) Total mass of iron and oxygen in reactants = total mass of iron and oxygen in product therefore it follows law of conservation of mass

(b) Total mass of reactants = total mass of product, therefore, law of multiple proportions is followed

(c) Amount of Fe2O3 can be increased by taking any one of the reactants (iron or oxygen) in excess

(d) Amount of Fe2O3 produced will decrease if the amount of any one of the reactants (iron or oxygen) is taken in excess

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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 = Total mass of products

Amount of Fe2O3 is decided by limiting reagent.

  • (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.

  • (c) The amount of (Fe2O3) 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 (Fe2O3) 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 (Fe2O3) produced. The amount of (Fe2O3) 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) 2Mg(s)+O2( g)2MgO(s)

(b) C3H8( g)+O2( g)CO2( g)+H2O(g)

(c) P4( s)+5O2( g)P4O10( s)

(d) CH4( g)+2O2( g)CO2( g)+2H2O(g)

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Answer

(b) In this equation,

C3H8(g)44 g+O2(g)32 gCO2(g)44 g+H218 gO(g)

i.e., mass of reactants mass of products.

Hence, law of conservation of mass is not followed.

  • For option (a): The reaction is 2Mg(s)+O2(g)2MgO(s). The molar masses are:

    • 2×24.305,g/mol=48.61,g for 2,Mg
    • 1×32.00,g/mol=32.00,g for O2
    • 2×40.305,g/mol=80.61,g for 2,MgO The total mass of reactants is 48.61,g+32.00,g=80.61,g, which equals the total mass of products. Hence, the law of conservation of mass is followed.
  • For option (c): The reaction is P4(s)+5O2(g)P4O10(s). The molar masses are:

    • 1×123.895,g/mol=123.895,g for P4
    • 5×32.00,g/mol=160.00,g for 5,O2
    • 1×283.895,g/mol=283.895,g for P4O10 The total mass of reactants is 123.895,g+160.00,g=283.895,g, which equals the total mass of products. Hence, the law of conservation of mass is followed.
  • For option (d): The reaction is CH4(g)+2O2(g)CO2(g)+2H2O(g). The molar masses are:

    • 1×16.04,g/mol=16.04,g for CH4
    • 2×32.00,g/mol=64.00,g for 2,O2
    • 1×44.01,g/mol=44.01,g for CO2
    • 2×18.02,g/mol=36.04,g for 2,H2O The total mass of reactants is 16.04,g+64.00,g=80.04,g, 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 1:2

(b) Carbon forms two oxides namely CO2 and CO, where masses of oxygen which combine with fixed mass of carbon are in the simple ratio 2:1

(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 200 mL of hydrogen will combine with 100 mL oxygen to produce 200 mL of water vapour

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Answer

(b) The element, carbon, combines with oxygen to form two compounds, namely, carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide. In CO2,12 parts by mass of carbon combine with 32 parts by mass of oxygen while in CO, 12 parts by mass of carbon combine with 16 parts by mass of oxygen.

Therefore, the masses of oxygen combine with a fixed mass of carbon (12 parts) in CO2 and CO are 32 and 16 respectively. These masses of oxygen bear a simple ratio of 32:16 or 2:1 to each other.

This is an example of law of multiple proportion

  • (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.

  • (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.

  • (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) 6.022×1023 molecules of oxygen

(b) 6.022×1023 atoms of oxygen

(c) 16 g of oxygen

(d) 32 g of oxygen

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Answer

(a,d)

1 mole of O2 gas at STP =6.022×1023 molecules of O2 (Avogadro number) =32 g of O2

Hence, 1 mole of oxygen gas is equal to molecular weight of oxygen as well as Avogadro number.

  • Option (b) is incorrect because 1 mole of oxygen gas (O₂) consists of molecules, not individual atoms. Therefore, 1 mole of O₂ contains 6.022×1023 molecules, which corresponds to 2×6.022×1023 atoms of oxygen, not 6.022×1023 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

H2SO4+2NaOHNa2SO4+2H2O

When 1 L of 0.1M sulphuric acid solution is allowed to react with 1 L of 0.1M sodium hydroxide solution, the amount of sodium sulphate formed and its molarity in the solution obtained is

(a) 0.1 mol L1

(b) 7.10 g

(c) 0.025 mol L1

(d) 3.55 g

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Answer

( b,c )

For the reaction, H2SO4+2NaOHNa2SO4+2H2O

1 L of 0.1MH2SO4 contains =0.1 mole of H2SO4

1 L of 0.1MNaOH contains =0.1 mole of NaOH

According to the reaction, 1 mole of H2SO4 reacts with 2 moles of NaOH. Hence, 0.1 mole of NaOH will react with 0.05 mole of H2SO4 (and 0.05 mole of H2SO4 will be left unreacted), i.e., NaOH is the limiting reactant. Since, 2 moles of NaOH produce 1 mole of Na2SO4.

Hence, 0.1 mole of NaOH will produce 0.05 mole of Na2SO4.

Mass ofNa2SO4= moles × molar mass =0.5×(46+32+64)g=7.10 g Volumme of solution after mixing =2 L

Since, only 0.05 mole of H2SO4 is left behind as NaOH completely used in the reaction. Therefore, molarity of the given solution is calculated from moles of H2SO4.

H2SO4 left unreacted in the solution =0.05 mole

Molarity of the solution =0.052=0.025 mol L1

  • Option (a) 0.1 mol L1: This option is incorrect because it suggests that the molarity of the sodium sulphate formed is 0.1 mol L1. However, the correct molarity of sodium sulphate in the final solution is 0.025 mol L1, as calculated from the reaction stoichiometry and the total volume of the solution.

  • Option (d) 3.55 g: This option is incorrect because it suggests that the mass of sodium sulphate formed is 3.55 g. However, the correct mass of sodium sulphate formed is 7.10 g, 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) 16 g of O2( g) and 4 g of H2( g)

(b) 16 g of O2 and 44 g of CO2

(c) 28 g of N2 and 32 g of O2

(d) 12 g of C(s) and 23 g of Na(s)

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Answer

(c,d)

(c) Number of atoms in 28 g of N2=2828×NA×2=2NA (where, NA= Avogadro number)

Number of atoms in 32g of O2=3232×NA×2=2NA

(d) 12 g of C(s) contains atoms =1212×NA×1=NA

Number of atoms in 23 g of Na(s)=2323×NA×1=NA

  • (a) 16 g of O2( g) and 4 g of H2( g):

    • Number of atoms in 16 g of O2=1632×NA×2=NA
    • Number of atoms in 4 g of H2=42×NA×2=4NA
    • The number of atoms in 16 g of O2 is NA, while the number of atoms in 4 g of H2 is 4NA. Therefore, they do not have the same number of atoms.
  • (b) 16 g of O2 and 44 g of CO2:

    • Number of atoms in 16 g of O2=1632×NA×2=NA
    • Number of atoms in 44 g of CO2=4444×NA×3=3NA
    • The number of atoms in 16 g of O2 is NA, while the number of atoms in 44 g of CO2 is 3NA. Therefore, they do not have the same number of atoms.

19. Which of the following solutions have the same concentration?

(a) 20 g of NaOH in 200 mL of solution

(b) 0.5 mol of KCl in 200 mL of solution

(c) 40 g of NaOH in 100 mL of solution

(d) 20 g of KOH in 200 mL of solution

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Answer

(a,b)

(a) Molarity (M)= weight of NaOH×1000 Molecular weight of NaOH×V( mL)

=20×100040×200=2.5M

(b) M=0.5×1000200=2.5M

(c) M=40×100010×100=10M

(d) M=20×100056×200=1.785M

Thus, 20 gNaOH in 200 mL of solution and 0.5 mol of KCl in 200 mL have the same concentration.

  • 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).

  • 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 16 g of oxygen has same number of molecules as in

(a) 16 g of CO

(b) 28 g of N2

(c) 14 g of N2

(d) 1.0 g of H2

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Answer

(c, d)

The number of molecules can be calculated as follows

Number of molecules = Mass  Molar mass × Avogadro number (NA)

Number of molecules, in 16 g oxygen =1632×NA=NA2

In 16 g of CO=1628×NA=NA1.75

In 28 g of N2=2828×NA=NA

In 14 g of N2=1428×NA=NA2

In 1 g of H2=12×NA=NA2

So, 16 g of O2=14 g of N2=1.0 g of H2

  • For option (a) 16 g of CO: The number of molecules in 16 g of CO is calculated as 1628×NA=NA1.75. This is not equal to the number of molecules in 16 g of O2, which is NA2.

  • For option (b) 28 g of N2: The number of molecules in 28 g of N2 is calculated as 2828×NA=NA. This is not equal to the number of molecules in 16 g of (O2, which is NA2).

21. Which of the following terms are unitless?

(a) Molality

(b) Molarity

(c) Mole fraction

(d) Mass per cent

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Answer

(c,d)

Both mole fraction and mass per cent are unitless as both are ratios of moles and mass respectively.

 Mole fraction = Number of moles of solute  Number of moles of solution = moles  moles = Number of moles of solvent  Number of moles of solution = moles  moles  Mass per cent = Mass of solute in gram  Mass of solution in gram ×100

  • 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).

  • 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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Answer

(a,d)

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 C12 in grams?

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Answer

The mass of a carbon-12 atom was determined by a mass spectrometer and found to be equal to 1.992648×1023 g. It is known that 1 mole of C12 atom weighing 12 g contains NA number of atoms. Thus,

1 mole of C12 atoms =12 g=6.022×1023 atoms

6.022×1023 atoms of C12 have mass =12 g

1 atom of C12 will have mass =126.022×1023 g

=1.992648×1023 g1.99×1023 g

24. How many significant figures should be present in the answer of the following calculations?

2.5×1.25×3.52.01

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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

2.5×1.25×3.52.015.4415=5.4

25. What is the symbol for SI unit of mole? How is the mole defined?

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Answer

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 12 g(0.012 kg) of the 12C - isotope.

112 g of 12C-isotope =1 mole 

26. What is the difference between molality and molarity?

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Answer

Molality It is defined as the number of moles of solute dissolved in 1 kg of solvent. It is independent of temperature.

Molarity It is defined as the number of moles of solute dissolved in 1 L of solution. It depends upon temperature (because, volume of solution temperature).

27. Calculate the mass per cent of calcium, phosphorus and oxygen in calcium phosphate Ca3(PO4)2.

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Thinking Process

To calculate the mass per cent of atom, using the formula

Mass per cent of an element

= Atomic mass of the element present in the compound  Molar mass of the compound ×100

Answer

Mass per cent of calcium 3×(atomic mass of calcium)molecular mass ofCa3(PO4)2×100

=120u310u×100=38.71%

 Mass per cent of phosphorus =2×( atomic mass of phosphorus ) molecular mass of Ca3(PO4)2×100

=2×31u310u×100=20%

 Mass per cent of oxygen =8×( atomic mass of oxygen ) molecular mass of Ca3(PO4)2×100

=8×16u310u×100=41.29%

Q.28 45.4 L of dinitrogen reacted with 22.7 L of dioxygen and 45.4 L of nitrous oxide was formed. The reaction is given below

2 N2(g)+O2(g)2 N2O(g)

Which law is being obeyed in this experiment? Write the statement of the law?

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Answer

For the reaction,

22 VN2(g)+O2(g)1 V22 VN2O(g)

45.422.7=222.722.7=145.422.7=2

Hence, the ratio between the volumes of the reactants and the product in the given question is simple i.e., 2:1:2. It proves the Gay-Lussac’s law of gaseous volumes.

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.

29. If two elements can combine to form more than one compound, the masses of one element that combine with a fixed mass of the other element, are in whole number ratio.

(a) Is this statement true?

(b) If yes, according to which law?

(c) Give one example related to this law.

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Answer

(a) Yes, the given statement is true.

(b) According to the law of multiple proportions

(c) H22g+O216 gH2O18 g

H22g+O232gH2O234g

Here, masses of oxygen, (i.e., 16 g in H2O and 32 gin2O2 ) which combine with fixed mass of hydrogen (2 g) are in the simple ratio i.e.,16:32 or 1:2.

30. Calculate the average atomic mass of hydrogen using the following data

Isotope % Natural abundance Molar mass
1H 99.985 1
2H 0.015 2

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Answer

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

( Natural abundance of 2H× molar mass of 2H)100

 Average atomic mass =( Natural abundance of 2H× molar mass of 2H)100

=99.985×1+0.015×2100

=99.985+0.030100=100.015100=1.00015u

31. Hydrogen gas is prepared in the laboratory by reacting dilute HCl with granulated zinc. Following reaction takes place

Zn+2HClZnCl2+H2

Calculate the volume of hydrogen gas liberated at STP when 32.65 g of zinc reacts with HCl.1 mol of a gas occupies 22.7 L volume at STP; atomic mass of Zn=65.3u

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Answer

Given that, Mass of Zn=32.65 g

1 mole of gas occupies =22.7 L volume at STP

Atomic mass of Zn=65.3u

The given equation is

Zn65.3 g+2HClZnCl2+H21 mol=22.7 L at STP 

From the above equation, it is clear that 65.3 gZn, when reacts with HCl, produces =22.7 L of H2 at STP

32.65 gZn, when reacts with HCl, will produce =22.7×32.6565.3=11.35 L of H2 at STP.

32. The density of 3 molal solution of NaOH is 1.110 g mL1. Calculate the molarity of the solution.

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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.,

 Volume = Mass  Density 

Then, calculate the molarity of solution as

 Molarity = Number of moles  Volume in litres 

Answer

3 molal solution of NaOH means 3 moles of NaOH are dissolved in 1 kg solvent. So, the mass of solution =1000 g solvent +120 gNaOH=1120 g solution

(Molar mass of NaOH=23+16+1=40 g and 3 moles of NaOH=3×40=120 g )

 Volume of solution = Mass of solution  Density of solution (d=mV)V=1120 g1.110 g mL1=1009 mL Molarity = Moles of solute ×1000 Volume of solution (mL)=3×10001009=2.973M3M

33. Volume of a solution changes with change in temperature, then what will the molality of the solution be affected by temperature? Give reason for your answer.

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Answer

No, molality of solution does not change with temperature since mass remains unaffected with temperature.

 Molality, m= moles of solute  weight of solvent (in g) ×1000

34. If 4 g of NaOH dissolves in 36 g of H2O, calculate the mole fraction of each component in the solution. Also, determine the molarity of solution (specific gravity of solution is 1 g mL1 ).

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Thinking Process

(i) To proceed the calculation, first calculate the number of moles of NaOH and H2O

(ii) Then, find mole fraction of NaOH and H2O by using the formula,

XNaOH=nNaOHnNaOH+nH2O

(orXH2O=nH2OnNaOH+nH2O)

(iii) Then, calculate molarity =W×1000m×V, so in order to calculate molarity we require volume of solution which is, V=m specific gravity .

Answer

Number of moles of NaOH,

nNaOH=440=0.1 mol {Qn=Mass(g)Molar Mass(gmol1)}

Similarly,nNaOH=3618=2 mol

 Mole fraction of NaOH,XNaOH= moles of NaOH moles of NaOH+ moles of H2O

XNaOH=0.10.1+2=0.0476

Similarly,XH2O=nH2OnNaOH+nH2O

=20.1+2=0.9524

Total mass of solution = mass of solute + mass of solvent

=4+36=40 g Volume of solution = Mass of solution  specific gravity =40 g1 g mL1=40 mL Molarity = Moles of solute ×1000 Volume of solution (mL)=0.1×100040=2.5M

35. The reactant which is entirely consumed in reaction is known as limiting reagent. In the reaction 2A+4B3C+4D, when 5 moles of A react with 6 moles of B, then

(a) which is the limiting reagent?

(b) calculate the amount of C formed?

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Answer

2A+4B3C+4D

According to the given reaction, 2 moles of A react with 4 moles of B.

Hence, 5 moles of A will react with 10 moles of B(5×42=10 moles )

(a) It indicates that reactant B is limiting reagent as it will consume first in the reaction because we have only 6 moles of B.

(b) Limiting reagent decide the amount of product produced.

According to the reaction,

4 moles of B produces 3 moles of C

6 moles of B will produce 3×64=4.5 moles of C.

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. 88 gofCO2 1. 0.2 mol
B. 6.022×1023 molecules of H2O 2. 2 mol
C. 5.6 LofO2 at STP 3. 1 mol
D. 96 gofO2 4. 6.022×1023 molecules
D. 1 mole of any gas 5. 3 mol

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Answer

A. (2)

B. (3)

C. (1)

D. (5)

E. (4)

A. Number of moles of CO2 molecule = Weight in gram of CO2 Molecular weight of CO2=8844=2 mol

B. 1 mole of a substance =NA molecules =6.022×1023 molecules

= Avogadro number

=6.022×1023 molecules of H2O=1 mol

C. 22.4 L of O2 at STP=1 mol

5.6 L of O2 at STP=5.622.4 mol=0.25 mol

D. Number of moles of 96 gof O2=9632 mol=3 mol

E. 1 mole of any gas = Avogadro number =6.022×1023 molecules

37. Match the following physical quantities with units.

Physical quantity Unit
A. Molarity 1. gmL1
B. Mole fraction 2. mol
C. Mole 3. Pascal
D. Molality 4. Unitless
E. Pressure 5. molL1
F. Luminous intensity 6. Candela
G. Density 7. molkg1
H. Mass 8. Nm1
9.  kg

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Answer

A. (5)

B. (4)

C. (2)

D. (7)

E. (3)

F. (6)

G. (1)

H. (9)

A. Molarity = concentration in molL1

 Molarity = Number of moles  Volume in litres 

B. Mole fraction = Unitless

C. Mole = Mass (g) Molar mass (gmol1)=mol

D. Molality = concentration in mol per kg solvent

Molality = Number of moles  Mass of solvent (kq)

E. The SI unit for pressure is the pascal (Pa), equal to one newton per square metre (N/m2 or kgm1 s2). This special name for the unit was added in 1971; before that, pressure in SI was expressed simply as N/m2.

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 540×1012 hertz and that has a radiant intensity in that direction of 1/683 watt per steradian.

G. Density = mass  volume =gmL1

H. Unit of mass = kilogram

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 ( R ) is given. Choose the correct option out of the choices given below in each question.

38. Assertion (A) The empirical mass of ethene is half of its molecular mass.

Reason (R) The empirical formula represents the simplest whole number ratio of various atoms present in a compound.

(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

(b) A is true but R is false.

(c) A is false but R is true.

(d) Both A and R are false.

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Answer

(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.

The molecular formula of ethene is C2H4 and its empirical formula is CH2.

Thus, Molecular formula = Empirical formula ×2

39. Assertion (A) One atomic mass unit is defined as one twelfth of the mass of one carbon-12 atom.

Reason (R) Carbon-12 isotope is the most abundant isotope of carbon and has been chosen as standard.

(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

(b) Both A and R true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

(c) A is true but R is false.

(d) Both A and R are false.

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Answer

(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.

40. Assertion (A) Significant figures for 0.200 is 3 where as for 200 it is 1 .

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 A and R are true and R is correct explanation of A.

(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

(c) A is true but R is false.

(d) Both A and R are false.

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Answer

(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.

41. Assertion (A) Combustion of 16 g of methane gives 18 g of water.

Reason (R) In the combustion of methane, water is one of the products.

(a) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

(b) A is true but R is false.

(c) A is false but R is true.

(d) Both A and R are false.

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Answer

(c) Assertion is false but Reason is true.

Combustion of 16 g of methane gives 36 g of water.

CH41mol=16g+2O2CO2+2H2O2mol=36g

Long Answer Type Questions

42. A vessel contains 1.6 g of dioxygen at STP (273.15 K, 1 atm pressure). The gas is now transferred to another vessel at constant temperature, where pressure becomes half of the original pressure. Calculate

(a) volume of the new vessel.

(b) number of molecules of dioxygen.

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Answer

(a) p1=1 atm,p2=12=0.5 atm,T1=273.15,V2= ? , V1= ?

32 g dioxygen occupies =22.4 L volume at STP

1.6 g dioxygen will occupy =22.4 L×1.6 g32 g=1.12 L

V1=1.12 L

From Boyle’s law (as temperature is constant),

p1V1=p2V2V2=p1V1p2

=1 atm×1.12 L0.5 atm=2.24 L

(b) Number of moles of dioxygen = Mass of dioxygen  Molar mass of dioxygen 

nO2=1.632=0.05 mol1 mol of dioxygen contains =6.022×1023 molecules of dioxygen 0.05 mol of dioxygen =6.022×1023×0.05 molecule of O2=0.3011×1023 molecules =3.011×1022 molecules 

43. Calcium carbonate reacts with aqueous HCl to give CaCl2 and CO2 according to the reaction given below

CaCO3(s)+2HCl(aq)CaCl2(aq)+CO2(g)+H2O(l)

What mass of CaCl2 will be formed when 250 mL of 0.76MHCl reacts with 1000 g of CaCO3 ? Name the limiting reagent. Calculate the number of moles of CaCl2 formed in the reaction.

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Answer

Molar mass of CaCO3=40+12+3×16=100 g mol1

Moles of CaCO3 in 1000 g,nCaCO3= Mass (g) Molar mass 

nCaCO3=1000 g100 g mol1=10 mol Molarity = Moles of solute (HCl)×1000 Volume of solution 

(It is given that moles of HCl in 250 mL of 0.76MHCl=nHCl )

0.76=nHCl×1000250

nHCl=0.76×2501000=0.19 mol.

CaCO3(s)+2HCl(aq)CaCl2(aq)+CO2(g)+H2O(l)

According to the equation,

1 mole of CaCO3 reacts with 2 moles HCl

10 moles of CaCO3 will react with 10×21=20 moles HCl.

But we have only 0.19 moles HCl,soHCl is limiting reagent and it limits the yield of CaCl2.

Since,

2 moles of HCl produces 1 mole of CaCl2

0.19 mole of HCl will produce 1×0.192=0.095 molCaCl2

Molar mass of CaCl2=40+(2×35.5)=111 g mol1

0.095 mole of CaCl2=0.095×111=10.54 g

44. Define the law of multiple proportions. Explain it with two examples. How does this law point to the existence of atoms?

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Answer

‘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.

Hydrogen2g+Oxygen16gWater18g

Hydrogen2g+Oxygen32gHydrogen peroxide34g

Here, the masses of oxygen (i.e., 16 g and 32 g ) which combine with a fixed mass of hydrogen (2 g) bear a simple ratio, i.e., 16:32 or 1:2.

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.

Q.45 A box contains some identical red coloured balls, labelled as A, each weighing 2 g. Another box contains identical blue coloured balls, labelled as B, each weighing 5 g. Consider the combinations AB,AB2, A2B and A2B3 and show that law of multiple proportions is applicable.

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Thinking Process

In this question, it is seen that the masses of B which combine with the fixed mass of A in different combinations are related to each other by simple whole numbers.

Answer

Combination Mass of A(g) Mass of B(g)
AB 2 5
AB2 2 10
A2B 4 5
A2B3 4 15

Mass of B which is combined with fixed mass of A (say 1 g ) will be 2.5 g,5 g,1.25 g and 3.75 g. They are in the ratio 2:4:1:3 which is a simple whole number ratio. Hence, the law of multiple proportions is applicable.