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1.

An element belonging to chalcogen group is :

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CARBON
Phosphorus
Chlorine
Sulphur.

Answer :D
2.

An element (atomic mass = 60) having fcc structure has density of 6.23 g cm^(-3). The edge length of its unit cell is :

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400 PM
276 pm
126 pm
470 pm

Answer :A
3.

An element (atomic mass = 31) crystallises in a cubic structure. The density of the metal is 5.4g*cm^(-3). The number of unit cells is 3.1g of metal is 6.022xx10^(22). The number of atoms per unit cell is-

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6
1
4
2

Answer :B
4.

An element (atomic mass = 100 // mol) having bcc structure has unit cell edge 400 pm. The density of the element is :

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`10.376g cm^(-3)`
`5.1888 g cm^(-3)`
`7.289 g cm^(-3)`
`2.144 g cm^(-3)`

Solution :DENSITY , `d = ( Z xx M)/( a^(3) xx N_(A))`
Z = 2 ( bcc), M100 g `mol^(-1)`
a = `400 xx 10^(-10) cm = 4 xx 10^(-8) cm`,
`N_(A) = 6.02 xx 10^(23)`
`:. d = ( 2 xx 100)/( ( 4 xx 10^(-8))^(3) xx ( 6.02 xx 10^(23)))`
`= 5.19 g cm^(-3)`
5.

An element (atomic mass = 100 g/mole) having b.c.c. structure has unit cell edge 4.00 Å. The density in g/cc of the element is

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10.376
5.188
7.289
2.144

Answer :B
6.

An element (at. mass = 60) having face centred cubic unit cell has a density of 6.23g cm^(-3). What is the edge length of the unit cell? (Avogadro's constant = 6.023 xx 10^(23) mol^(-1))

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SOLUTION :M=60, Z = 4 for fcc unit cell, d=6.23 g `cm^(-3)`, `N_A = 6.023 XX 10^(23) mol^(-1), d = (ZM)/(Ν_Α xx a^3)`
`a^3=(4 xx 60)/(6.023 xx 10^(23) xx 6.23) cm^3 = 6.396 xx 10^(-23) cm^3`,
`a = 4 xx 10^(-8)` cm = 400 PM
7.

An element A occupies group number 17 and period number 2, shows anomalous behaviour . A reacts with water forms a mixture of B,C and acid D. B and C are allotropes. A also reacts with hydrogen violently even in dark to given an acid D. Identify A,B,C and D write the reactions.

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Solution :i) The element A that occupies group number 17 and period number 2 is fluorine
ii) Fluorine reacts with water and FORMS a mixture of B and C
`2F_2 + 2H_2 O to 4HF + O_2`
`3F_2 + 3H_2 O to 6HF + O_3`
Therefore B is Oxygen and C is Ozone.
iii) Fluorine reacts with hydrogen to give D.
`F_2 + H_2 to 2HF`
D is hydrofluorine ACID.
8.

An element A occupies group number 17 and period number 2, is the most electronegative element. Element A reacts with another element B, Which occupies group number 17 and period number 4, to give a compound C. CompoundC undergoes sp^3 d^2hybridisation and has octahedral structure. Identify the elements A and B and the compound C. Write the reactions.

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Solution :(i) The element of group number 17 and period number 2 is fluorine (A).
(ii) The element of group number 17 and period number 4 is BROMINE (B).
(III) (A) and (B) react to give an interhalogen COMPOUND (C) bromine penta fluoride.
`UNDERSET((A)) (Br_(2))+underset((B))(5F_(2)) rarr underset((C))(2BrF_(5))`
(C) undergoes `sp^(3)p^(2)` hybridisation and has octahedral structure.
9.

An element A has three isotopes A^(20), A^(21), A^(22). The % abundance of A^(20) is 90% by mole and average atomic mass of the element A is 20.18 then mole % abundance of A^(21) would be -

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`8%`
`10%`
`2%`
`0.5%`

Solution :`{:(,A^(20),A^(21),A^(22),M_(avg) = 20.18,),(,darr,darr,darr,,),(% "by moles",90%,(10 - x)%,x%,,):}`
`M_(avg) = sum %` of ISOTOPE `xx` atomic mass
`20.18 = (90 xx 20 + (10 - x) 21 + x xx 22)/(100)`
`2018 = 1800 + 210 - 21 x + 22 x`
`2018 = 2018 + x`
`x = 8 %`
`%` abundance of `.^(21)A = (10 - x) = 2%`
10.

An element A forms a chloride which contains 29.34% by weight of chloride and is isomorphous with KCl. The atomic weight of A is

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85.49
40
23
137.5

Answer :A
11.

An element (A) extracted from kernite. A reacts with nitrogen at high temperature gives B. A reacts with alkali to form C. Find out A, B and C. Give the chemical equations.

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SOLUTION :(i) An element (A) extracted form kernite is boron.
(ii) Boron reacts with NITROGEN at high TEMPERATURE gives Boron nitride (B)
`UNDERSET((A))(2B)+N_(2) overset(Delta)(to)underset((B))(2BN)`
12.

An element 'A' exists as a yellow solid in standard state. It forms a volatile hydride 'B' which is a foul smelling gas and is extensively used in qualitative analysis of salts. When treated with oxygen, 'B' forms an oxide 'C' which is a colourless and pungent smelling gas. The gas when passed through acidified KMnO_(4) solution, decolourises it. 'C' gets oxidised to another oxide 'D' in the presence of heterogeneous catalyst. Identify A, B, C, D and also give the chemical equations of reaction of 'C' with acidified KMnO_(4) solution and for conversion of 'C' into 'D'.

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Solution :(i) The data suggests that the yellow solid 'A' is sulphur `(S_(8))`. The volatile hydride 'B' with a punget smell is hydrogen sulphides `(H_(2)S)` gas.
Upon treatment with oxygen, `H_(2)S` is converted to sulphur dioxide `(SO_(2))` which is a colourless pungent smelling gas 'C'.
(iii) The gas 'C' DECOLOURISES acidified `KMnO_(4)` solution and is also converted another oxide `SO_(3)` 'D' in the presence of heterogeneous catalyst platinised ASBESTOS.
The chemical reactions involved are as follow :
`underset((A))(S_(8)(s))+8H_(2)(g) overset("heat") to underset((B))(8H_(2)S(g))`
`underset((B))(2H_(2)S(g))+3O_(2)(g) overset("heat") to underset((C ))(2SO_(2)(g))+2H_(2)O(g)`
`underset((C ))(2SO_(2)(g))+O_(2)(g) overset(Pt)to underset((D))(2SO_(3))(g)`
`2KMnO_(4)+3H_(2)SO_(4)to K_(2)SO_(4)+2MnSO_(4)+3H_(2)O+5(O)`
`[SO_(2)+2H_(2)O to H_(2)SO_(4)+2H]xx5`
`(2H+O to H_(2)O xx5)/(underset(("Violet"))(2KMnO_(4))+5SO_(2)+2H_(2)O to underset(("Colourless"))(K_(2)SO_(4)) +underset(("Colourless"))(2MnSO_(4))+2H_(2)SO_(4)`
13.

An element 'A' exists as a yellow solid in standard state. It forms a volatile hydride 'B' which is a foul smelling gas and is extensively used in qualitative analysis of salts. When teated with oxygen, 'B' forms an oxide 'C' which is a colourless, pungent smelling gas. This gas when passed through acidified KMnO_(4) solution, decolourises it. 'C' gets oxidised to another oxide 'D' in the presence of a heterogeous catalyst. Identify A, B, C, D and also give the chemical equation of reaction of 'C' with acidified KMnO_(4) solution and for conversion of 'C' to 'D'.

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Solution :(i) SINCE element 'A' is a yellow solid in the standard state and forms a foul smelling gas 'B' which is extensively USED in qualitative analysis of salts, therefore, the element 'A' must be sulphure `(H_(2)S)`.
`UNDERSET(("Yellow solid, A"))underset("Sulphur")(S) + H_(2) overset("Heat")rarr underset(("Foul smelling gas, B"))underset("Hydrogen sulphide")(H_(2)S)`
(ii) Since the volatile gas 'B' reacts with OXYGEN to form a colourless pungent smelling gas 'C' which decolourises acidified `KMnO_(4)` solution, the gas 'C' must be sulphur dioxide `(SO_(2))`.
`underset("Hydrogen suphide (B)")(2H_(2)S) + 3O_(2) rarr 2 H_(2)O + underset(("Colourless pungent smelling gas C"))underset("Sulphur dioxide")(2SO_(2))`
The gas C being a reducing agent reduces acidified `KMnO_(4)` solution.
`{:(""2KMnO_(4)+3H_(2)SO_(4) rarr K_(2)SO_(4)+2MnSO_(4)+3H_(2)O+5[O]),(""SO_(2)+H_(2)O+[O] rarr [H_(2)SO_(4)] xx 5),(bar(underset(("Pink"))(2KMnO_(4))+5SO_(2)+2H_(2)rarr K_(2)SO_(4)+underset(("Colourless"))(2MnSO_(4))+2H_(2)SO_(4))):}`
(iii) Since the colourless pungent smelling gas 'C', i.e., `SO_(2)`, can be oxidised to another oxide 'D' in the presence of a heterogeneous CATALYST (i.e., Pt or `V_(2)O_(5)`), therefore, the oxide 'D' must be sulphur trioxide `(SO_(3))`.
`underset("Sulphur dioxide (C)")(2SO_(2)) + O_(2) rarr underset("Sulphur trioxide (D)")(2SO_(3))`
Thus, 'A' is sulphur (S), 'B' is hydrogen sulphide, `(H_(2)S)`. 'C' is sulphur dioxide `(SO_(2))` and 'D' is sulphur trioxide `(SO_(3))`.
14.

An element A exist in two isotopic forms A^15 and A^16 . If the average atomic mass of A was found to be 15.24, then the % relative abundance of A^15 will be

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0.1
0.2
0.4
0.76

Answer :D
15.

An element A emits an alpha particle and form B. A and B are

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isotopes
isobars
ISOTONES
nuclides

SOLUTION :`""_(Z)^(A)A OVERSET(-ALPHA)(rarr) ""_(Z-2)^(A-4)B.` A and B are simply nuclides.
16.

An element Adissolves both in acid and alkali. It is an example of

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Allotropic NATURE of A
Dimorphic nature of A
Amorphous nature of A
AMPHOTERIC nature of A

Solution :Amphoteric SUBSTANCE can REACT with both acid and base .
17.

An element A dissolves both in acid and alkali. It is an example of :

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ALLOTROPIC NATURE of A
Dimorphic nature of A
Amorphous nature of A
Amophoteric nature of A

Answer :D
18.

An element A belongs to 14th group and occupies period number 6. A reacts with conc. HCl to give B an acid. A is used to prepare C which is used as an antiknock in automobilies. Identify the element A and the compounds B and C write the reactions

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Solution :1. As per the position in the periodic table, the element A is lead.
2. Lead with Conc. HCl GIVES B
`PB + 4HCl to H_2 PbCL_4 + H_2 `
`therefore ` Compound B is chloroplumbic ACID.
3. Compound C is tetraethyl lead.
19.

An element A (at.wt.=75) and B (at.wt. =25) combine to form a compound . The compound contains 75% A by weight. The formula of the compound will be :

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`A_2B`
`A_3B`
`AB_3`
AB

Answer :D
20.

An element A and B constiture bcc type crystallinestructure. Element A occupies body centre positionand Bis at thecorners of cube. What is the formula of thecompound ? Whatarethecoordinationnumbers of A and B?

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SOLUTION :FORMULA = AB, coordinationnumberof A= 8,
coordinationnumber= of B= 8
21.

An element ._(96)X^(227) emits 4alpha and 5 beta particles to form new element Y. Then atomic number and mass number of Y are

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93, 211
211,93
212,88
88,212

Solution :`._(96)X^(227) rarr Y + 4 alpha + 5 BETA`
On equations mass number
`227 = y + 4 xx 4 + 0, y = 211`
On EQUATING atomic number
`96 + y + 2 xx 4 - 5, y = 93`
22.

An element ‘X’ (At mass = 40 g mol–1) having f.c.c. structore, has unit celledge length of 400 pm.Calculate the density of ‘X’ and the number of unit cells in 4 g of ‘X’ (N_A = 6.022 × 10^23 mol^–1)

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SOLUTION :`d=(zM)/(a^3N_A)`
=`(4 times 40)/((4 times 10^-8) times 6.022 times 10^-23)`
`=4.15g//cm^3`
No of UNIT cells=total no of atoms 4
=`[4/40 times 6.022 times 10^23]//4`
`=1.5 times 10^22`
23.

An element ‘A’ exist as a yellow solid in standard stae. It forms a voilet hydride ‘B’ which is a foul smelling gas and is extensively used in qualitative analysis of salts. When reated with oxygen. ‘B’ forms an oxide ‘C’ which is a colourless and pungent smelling gas. The gas when passed through acidified kMnO_(4) solution, decolourises it, ‘C’ gets oxidised to another oxide ‘D’ in the presence of heterogenous catalyst. Identifier A, B, C, D and also give the chemical equation of reaction ‘C’ with acidified KmnO_(4) solution and for conversion of ‘C’ into ‘D’.

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Solution :`underset(("A"))(S_(8)(s))+8H_(2)(g)overset("heat")rarrunderset(("B"))(8H_(2)S(g))`
`underset(("B"))(2H_(2)S(g))+3O_(2)(g)overset(Delta)rarrunderset(("C"))(2SO_(2))(g)+2H_(2)O(g)`
`underset(("C"))(2SO_(2))(g)+O_(2)(g)overset("Pt.")rarrunderset(("D"))(2SO_(3))(g)`
OVERALL : `underset(("voilet"))(2KMnO_(4))+5SO_(2)+2H_(2)Orarrunderset(("colourless"))(K_(2)SO_(4))+underset(("colourless"))(2MnSO_(4))+2H_(2)SO_(4)`
24.

An electroytic cell contains a solution of Ag_2SO_4 and platinum electrodes. A current is passeduntil 1.6 g of O_2 has been liberated at anode. The amount of Ag deposited at cathode would be :

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`1.6g`
`0.8g`
`21.6g`
`107.88g`

ANSWER :C
25.

An electrophilic reagent is :

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Electron DEFICIENT SPECIES
Electron RICH species
NEGATIVELY CHARGED species
A Lewis base.

Answer :A
26.

An electronic vacuum tube wassealed off during an experiment at a pressure of 8.2xx10^(-10) atm at 27^(@)C The volume of the tube was 30dm^(3). The number of gas molecules remaining in the tube are

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`6.02xx10^(14)`
`49.4xx10^(23)`
`24.6xx10^(6)`
`8.2xx30xx6.02xx10^(23)`

Solution :`PV=nRT,n=(PV)/(RT)=(8.2xx10^(-10)xx30)/(0.082xx300)`
`=10^(-9)` mol`=6.02xx10^(14)` MOLECULES
27.

An electronic vacuum tube was sealed off during an experiment at a pressure of 8.2 xx 10^(-10) atm at 27^(@)C. The volume of the tube was 30 dm^(3). The number of gas molecules remaining in the tube are :

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`6.023 XX 10^(14)`
`8.2 xx 6.02 xx 10^(23)`
`24.6 xx 10^(6)`
`8.2 xx 30 xx 6.02 xx 10^(23)`

Solution :Moles of gas remaining,n`= ( pV)/( RT)`
`n = ( 8 .2 xx 10^(-10)xx 30)/( 0.082 xx 300) = 1 xx 10^(-9)`
Molecules of gas
`= 1 xx 10^(-9) xx 6.02 xx 10^(23)`
`= 6.02 xx 10^(14)`
28.

An electron will have the highest energy in the set:

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3, 2, 1, 1/2
4, 2, -1, 1/2
4, 1, 0, -1/2
5, 0, 0, 1/2

Answer :B
29.

An electron will have highest energy with which one of the followng sets of four quantum numbers?

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`{:(n""l""m""s),(3""2""1""+1/2):}`
`{:(n""l""m""s),(4""2""-1""+1/2):}`
`{:(n""l""m""s),(4""2""0""-1/2):}`
`{:(n""l""m""s),(5""0""0""-1/2):}`

Solution :`A(3d),B(4d),C(4P),D(5s)`.The SEQUENCE of energies is 3d, 4p, 5s, 4d.
30.

An electron, practically at rest, is initially accelerated through a potential difference of 100 volts. It then has a de Broglie wavelength =lambda_(1) Å. It then get retarded through 19 volts and then has a wavelength lambda_(2) Å. A further retardation through 32 volts changes the wavelength to lambda_(3)Å, What is (lambda_(3)-lambda_(2))/(lambda_(1))?

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ANSWER :`20/63`
31.

An electron practically at rest, is initially accelerated through a potential difference of 100 volts. It then has a de Broglie wavlength =lambda_(1)Å. It then get retorted through 19 volts and then has a wavelength lambda_(2)Å . A further retardation through 32 volts changes the wavelength to lambda_(3). What is the value of (lambda_(3)-lambda_(2))/(lambda_(1))?

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`(20)/(41)`
`(10)/(63)`
`(20)/(63)`
`(10)/(41)`

ANSWER :C
32.

An electron jumps from n^(th) level to 1^(st) level, the fact ( s) which is // are correct of H - atoms is // are

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Number of spectral lines `= ( N ( n - 1))/( 2)`
number of spectral lines `= Sigma ( n - 1)`
If n = 4, the number of spectral lines = 6
Number of spectral lines `= n ( n - 1) `

Answer :A,B,C
33.

An electron of a velocity x is found to have a certain wavelength.The velocity to be possessed by the neuron to have half the de Broglie wavelength possessed by electron is:

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`x//1840`
`x//920`
`3680x`
`x//3680`

SOLUTION :No. of unpaired ELECTRONS =3
TOTAL spin `=3xx1/2=3/2`
34.

An electron is allowed to move freely in a closed cubic box of length 10 cm. The maximum uncertainty in its velocity will be observed as

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`4xx10^(-3)m//s`
`5xx10^(-4)m//s`
`4xx10^(-5)m//s`
`4xx10^(-6)m//s`

Answer :B
35.

An electron is a hydrogen atom is its ground state absorbs 1.50 times as much energy as the minimum required for its escape from the atom. What is the wavelength of the emitted electron?

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`4.70Å`
4.70 NM
`9.4 Å`
9.40 nm

Answer :A
36.

An electron in the ground state of hydrogen was excited to a higher energy level using monochromatic radiations of wave length (lambda )975 Å . The longest wave length that appears in the resulting spectrum is due to transition from:

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`n_(4) to n_(1)`
`n_(4) to n_(3)`
`n_(5) to n_(4)`
`n_(5) to n_(1)`

Solution :The energy assoicated with radiation of WAVE length `975 Å`is given by
`E = (12400)/(975)eV = 12.72 eV`
[For a radiaton of WAVELENGHT x `Å`
we know `E = (12400)/(x) eV`]
`E = 13.6 [(1)/(n_(1)^(2)) - (1)/(n_(2)^(2))]eV`
` or12.72 = 13.6 [1 - (1)/(n_(2)^(2))] ""[becauseE = 12.72 eV]`
or ` (1)/(n_(2)^(2))k = (13.6-12.72)/(13.6) = (0.88)/(13.6) = (1)/(16)`
or `n_(2)^(2) = 16 , n_(2) ~= 4`
The transition `n_(4) to n_(3)`willgivethe longestwave lenght.
37.

An electron in an isolataed atom, may be described by four quantum number n,l,m and s. The value of m for electron most easily removed from a gaseous atom of n-alkaline earth metal is

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same as the maximum VALUE of N for the element
any NUMBER from `-(n-1)` to `+(n-1)`
an positive numberfrom 1 to (n-1)
zero

Answer :C
38.

An electron in a hydrogne atom in its ground state absorbs 1.50 times as much energy as the minium required for its escape from the atom. What is the wavelength of the emitted electron ?

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`4.7 Å`
`4.7 NM`
`9.4 Å`
9.40 nm

ANSWER :A
39.

An electron has spin quantum number +1//2 and a magnetic quantum number -1. It cannot be present in

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s-orbital
p-orbital
d-orbital
f-orbital

Answer :A
40.

An electron has a total energy of 2 MeV. Calculate the effective mass of the electron in kg and its speed. Assume rest mass of electron 0.511 MeV.

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ANSWER :`2.9xx10^(10)CM"SEC"^(-1)`
41.

an electron beam can undergo diffraction by crystals. Through what potential should a beam of electrons be accelerated so that its wavelength is equal to 1.6 angestrom ?

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`58.90`V
`85.75V`
`45.35`V
`105.31` V

Answer :A
42.

An electrolytic cell is constructed for preparing hydrogen. For the average current of 1 ampere inthe circuit, the time required for producing 112 ml of H_2 at STP is approximately

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500 SEC
800 sec
1930 sec
965 sec

Answer :D
43.

An electrolytic cell contains a solution of AgNO_(3) and Pt electrodes. A current is passed until 1.6 gm of O_(2) has been liberated at anode. The amount of Ag deposited has liberated at cathode would be

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1.6 G
0.8 g
21.6 g
10.788 g

Solution :1.6 g of `O_2-=0.2F `of ELECTRICITY
Now 1F `-=` 107.8 g of AG.
`THEREFORE 0.2F -=21.6` g of Ag.
44.

An electrolytic cell contains a solution of Ag_(2)SO_(4)and platinum electrodes. Current is passed until 1.6 g. of O_(2)has been liberated at anode. The amonut of Ag deposited at cathode would be

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0.8g
1.6g
21.6g
107.88g

Answer :C
45.

An electrolytic cell contains a solution of Ag_(2)SO_(4) and platinum electrodes. A current is passed until 1.6 gof O_(2) has been liberated at anode. The amount of silver deposited at cathode would be

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`107.88g`
`1.6g`
`0.8g`
`21.60g`

SOLUTION :`(W_(A))/(E_(A))=(W_(B))/(E_(B)),(16)/(8)=(WT. of Ag)/(108)`
`therefore`of `Ag =21.6` g
46.

An electrolytec cell contains a solution of AgNO_3 andhave platinum electrodes. A current is passed untill 1.6 g ofO_2 has been liberated at anode. The amount of silver peposited at cathode would be :

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`107.88`G
`1.6`g
`0.8`g
`21.60 g`

ANSWER :D
47.

An electrolyte

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FORMS complex ions in solution
gives ions only when electricity is passed
possesses ions even in soid state
gives ions ony when DISSOLVED in water.

Solution :ELECTROLYTES posses ions even in SOLID state.
48.

An electrode is prepared by dipping an Ag strip into a solution saturated withsilver thiocyanate, AgSCN, and containing 0.10 M SCN^- . The emf of the voltaic cell constructed by connecting this electrode as the cathode to the standard hydrogen half cell as the anode is 0.45 V. What is K_(sp)of AgSCN?

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SOLUTION :`1 XX 10^(-2)`
49.

An electrode is prepared by dipping a silver strip into a solution saturateed with AgACN and contanining 0.10 M SCN^(-). The e.m.f. of voltaic cell constructed by connecting this, as the cathode, to the standard hydrogen half-cell as anode was found to be 0.45 V. What is the solubility product of AgSCN. (Given E_(Ag^(+)//Ag)^(@) = 0.80 V)

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ANSWER :`1.169 XX 10^(-7) ;`
50.

An electrochemical cell is set up as follows : Pt (H_(2), atm ) | 0.1 M HCl |0.1 M acetic acid | (H_(2) , 1 atm ) Pt EMF of this cell will not be zero because

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the temperature is constant
the pH of 0.1 M HCl and 0.1 M acetic ACID is not the same
acids used in the two COMPARTMENTS are different
EMF of a CELL depends on molarities of the acids used.

Solution :It is a concentration cell . EMF `ne 0` because 0.1 MHCl and 0.1 M `CH_(3)COOH` have different `[H^(+)]` , i.e., their pH are not equal .