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1.

Which of the following process is used for the manufacture of sulphuric acid?

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Which of the following process is used for the manufacture of sulphuric acid?


2.

can saturated solution be converted into unsaturated solution

Answer» can saturated solution be converted into unsaturated solution
3.

Hydrogen and oxygen combine in a ratio of 1:8 by mass to form water. What mass of oxygen gas is required to react completely with 3g of hydrogen gas?

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Hydrogen and oxygen combine in a ratio of 1:8 by mass to form water. What mass of oxygen gas is required to react completely with 3g of hydrogen gas?

4.

An element 'M' has atomic number 12. (a) Write its electronic configuration. (b) State the group to which 'M' belongs. (c) Is 'M' a metal or a non-metal. (d) Write the formula of its chloride.

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An element 'M' has atomic number 12.

(a) Write its electronic configuration.

(b) State the group to which 'M' belongs.

(c) Is 'M' a metal or a non-metal.

(d) Write the formula of its chloride.

5.

Consider a family with exactly three children. Suppose that each child born is equally likely to be a boy or a girl. List the eight elements of the sample space.

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Consider a family with exactly three children. Suppose that each child born is equally likely to be a boy or a girl. List the eight elements of the sample space.

6.

(a) Name the most abundant metal in the earth's crust (b) Name the most abundant non-metal in hte earth's crust.

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(a) Name the most abundant metal in the earth's crust
(b) Name the most abundant non-metal in hte earth's crust.

7.

Which of the following has the electronic configuration [Kr]5s2?

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Which of the following has the electronic configuration [Kr]5s2?

8.

The products formed when an excess of sodium hydroxide solution is added to zinc sulphate solution are ___ and ___.

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The products formed when an excess of sodium hydroxide solution is added to zinc sulphate solution are ___ and ___.


9.

An oxide of metal M has 40% by mass of oxygen. Metal M has relative atomic mass of 24g/mol. The empirical formula of the oxide is:

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An oxide of metal M has 40% by mass of oxygen. Metal M has relative atomic mass of 24g/mol. The empirical formula of the oxide is:


10.

Find the energy liberated in the reaction: 223Ra→209Pb+14C The atomic masses needed are as follows: 223Ra223.018u 209Pb208.981u 14C14.003u

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Find the energy liberated in the reaction: 223Ra209Pb+14C
The atomic masses needed are as follows:
223Ra223.018u 209Pb208.981u 14C14.003u


11.

What are the physical properties of salts.

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What are the physical properties of salts.

12.

Based on the group valency of elements state the formula for the following giving justification for each: (i) Oxides of 1st group elements. (ii) Halides of the elements of group 13, and (iii) Compounds formed when an element of group 2 combines with, an element of group 16

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Based on the group valency of elements state the formula for the following giving justification for each:
(i)
Oxides of 1st group elements.
(ii) Halides of the elements of group 13, and
(iii) Compounds formed when an element of group 2 combines with, an element of group 16

13.

If an element with atomic number 'X' is an inert gas, then in which group would you like to place an element with atomic number (X + 1) in the Modern Periodic Table.

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If an element with atomic number 'X' is an inert gas, then in which group would you like to place an element with atomic number (X + 1) in the Modern Periodic Table.


14.

Explain the process of electrolysis with brief and give one example.

Answer» Explain the process of electrolysis with brief and give one example.
15.

CO2 + NaOH H2O + X: Identify X?

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CO2 + NaOH H2O + X:

Identify X?


16.

What are the horizontal rows in the modern periodic table called?

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What are the horizontal rows in the modern periodic table called?

17.

If the symbol for Cobalt, Co, were written as CO, what would be wrong with it?

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If the symbol for Cobalt, Co, were written as CO, what would be wrong with it?

18.

Which of the following orbitals are not possible?

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Which of the following orbitals are not possible?


19.

The ratio of concentrated hydrochloric acid and concentrated nitric acid in aqua regia is:

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The ratio of concentrated hydrochloric acid and concentrated nitric acid in aqua regia is:


20.

State any five physical properties of metals and five physical properties of non-metals.

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State any five physical properties of metals and five physical properties of non-metals.

21.

List some of the advantages of the modern periodic table.

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List some of the advantages of the modern periodic table.

22.

___ is the process of converting molten glass into articles of desired shapes by either blowing or moulding or pressing between rollers.

Answer» ___ is the process of converting molten glass into articles of desired shapes by either blowing or moulding or pressing between rollers.
23.

Mercury + sulphuric acid → No reaction. This is because of:-

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Mercury + sulphuric acid No reaction. This is because of:-


24.

Identify the following : [5 MARKS] (a) black metallic oxide which reacts with hydrochloric acid to give a coloured solution. (b) two colourless gases which when mixed produce a white solid. (c) two gases which chemically combine to form a liquid. (d) a chloride which is soluble in excess of ammonium hydroxide. (e) the chemical in which gold can be dissolved

Answer» Identify the following : [5 MARKS]
(a) black metallic oxide which reacts with hydrochloric acid to give a coloured solution.
(b) two colourless gases which when mixed produce a white solid.
(c) two gases which chemically combine to form a liquid.
(d) a chloride which is soluble in excess of ammonium hydroxide.
(e) the chemical in which gold can be dissolved
25.

Gold (Au) has a unique property because of which 1 g of gold can be drawn into a wire up to 2 km. This property of gold is known as___.

Answer» Gold (Au) has a unique property because of which 1 g of gold can be drawn into a wire up to 2 km. This property of gold is known as___.
26.

Fill in the blanks : [5 MARKS] (i) Members of the alkene series containing ....... to ....... number of carbon atoms are liquids. (ii) Among isomers, the one with more branched chain has a ...... boiling point. (iii) The term ....... is used when one carbon atom is attached to four other carbon atoms. (iv) The molecular mass of any two homologues differs by ....... amu. (v) The melting point of alkanes increases with ....... in molecular weight.

Answer» Fill in the blanks : [5 MARKS]
(i) Members of the alkene series containing ....... to ....... number of carbon atoms are liquids.
(ii) Among isomers, the one with more branched chain has a ...... boiling point.
(iii) The term ....... is used when one carbon atom is attached to four other carbon atoms.
(iv) The molecular mass of any two homologues differs by ....... amu.
(v) The melting point of alkanes increases with ....... in molecular weight.
27.

(a) Name and state the law given by Lindeman which tell us how much energy entering a particular trophic level of organisms is available for transfer to the next higher trophic level. (b) How much energy will be available to hawks in the food chain comprising hawk, snake, paddy and mice, if 10,000 J of energy is available to paddy from the sun?

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(a) Name and state the law given by Lindeman which tell us how much energy entering a particular trophic level of organisms is available for transfer to the next higher trophic level.

(b) How much energy will be available to hawks in the food chain comprising hawk, snake, paddy and mice, if 10,000 J of energy is available to paddy from the sun?

28.

(a) What happens when an acid reacts with a metal carbonate? Explain with the help of an example. Write chemical equation of the reaction involved. (b) What happens when carbon dioxide gas is passed through lime water : (i) for a short time? (ii) for a considerable time? Write equations of the reactions involved.

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(a) What happens when an acid reacts with a metal carbonate? Explain with the help of an example. Write chemical equation of the reaction involved.

(b) What happens when carbon dioxide gas is passed through lime water :

(i) for a short time?

(ii) for a considerable time?

Write equations of the reactions involved.

29.

(a) Why is it wrong to treat a bee sting with vinegar? (b) Why is it wrong to treat a wasp sting with baking soda solution?

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(a) Why is it wrong to treat a bee sting with vinegar?

(b) Why is it wrong to treat a wasp sting with baking soda solution?

30.

Among the following, which surfactant will form micelles in aqueous solution at the lowest molar concentration at ambient conditions? [IIT-JEE, 2008]

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Among the following, which surfactant will form micelles in aqueous solution at the lowest molar concentration at ambient conditions?

[IIT-JEE, 2008]


31.

Write the chemical formula of the simplest hydrocarbon.

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Write the chemical formula of the simplest hydrocarbon.

32.

An ionic salt exhibits colour only when _______.

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An ionic salt exhibits colour only when _______.


33.

Certain metals would not evolve hydrogen gas with HNO3. Give reason.

Answer» Certain metals would not evolve hydrogen gas with HNO3. Give reason.
34.

Write two applications of electrolysis in which the anode diminishes in mass.

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Write two applications of electrolysis in which the anode diminishes in mass.

35.

Which of the following statement is correct regarding covalent radius and van der Waals radius?

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Which of the following statement is correct regarding covalent radius and van der Waals radius?


36.

How do alcohols differ structurally from alkanes?

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How do alcohols differ structurally from alkanes?

37.

Which of the following is the correct representation of O2?

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Which of the following is the correct representation of O2?


38.

Anima has two test tubes, one contains a solution of HCl and the other one has a solution of NaOH. Then – a) i) Which solution has lesser concentration of H+? ii) Which solution will turn blue litmus red? b) What happens when both the solution are mixed? Write a balanced equation of the reaction.

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Anima has two test tubes, one contains a solution of HCl and the other one has a solution of NaOH. Then –
a) i) Which solution has lesser concentration of
H+?
ii) Which solution will turn blue litmus red?
b) What happens when both the solution are mixed? Write a balanced equation of the reaction.

39.

Name the indicator which can give us an idea of how strong or weak an acid or base is.

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Name the indicator which can give us an idea of how strong or weak an acid or base is.

40.

The number of carbon compounds is very large because:

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The number of carbon compounds is very large because:


41.

Why every atom wants to become stable?

Answer» Why every atom wants to become stable?
42.

Draw the structural formula of all the possible isomers of the compound with the molecular formula for C3H6O and also give their electron dot structures.

Answer» Draw the structural formula of all the possible isomers of the compound with the molecular formula for C3H6O and also give their electron dot structures.
43.

Among the following reactions, which one occurs at the cathode in the Hall–Héroult process?

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Among the following reactions, which one occurs at the cathode in the Hall–Héroult process?

44.

Calculate the volume fo HCL gas formed and chlorine gas required when 40 mL of methane reacts completely with chlorine at STP. CH4+2Cl2→CH2Cl2+2HCl

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Calculate the volume fo HCL gas formed and chlorine gas required when 40 mL of methane reacts completely with chlorine at STP.
CH4+2Cl2CH2Cl2+2HCl

45.

The colour of blue litmus will turn red in:

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The colour of blue litmus will turn red in:


46.

Wasp sting is

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Wasp sting is


47.

Reactions in which energy is absorbed, usually in the form of heat are known as ___ reactions.

Answer» Reactions in which energy is absorbed, usually in the form of heat are known as ___ reactions.
48.

Is hydrogen an atom or a molecule?

Answer» Is hydrogen an atom or a molecule?
49.

What is the gas pressure within a cylinder if there is 5.0g of CO2 gas in a 10L cylinder at 250C inside it.

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What is the gas pressure within a cylinder if there is 5.0g of CO2 gas in a 10L cylinder at 250C inside it.


50.

The electrons are identified by quantum number n and l. Place them in increasing order of energy: (i) n = 4, l = 1 (ii) n = 4, l = 0 (iii) n = 3, l = 2 (iv) n = 3, l = 1

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The electrons are identified by quantum number n and l. Place them in increasing order of energy:
(i) n = 4, l = 1
(ii) n = 4, l = 0
(iii) n = 3, l = 2
(iv) n = 3, l = 1