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1.

What is soda water ? A. Solution of CO2 gas in water B. Solution of CO2 gas in gas C. Solution of water in solid D. All of these

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A. Solution of CO2 gas in water

2.

An example of Ex-situ conservation is -A. Botanical garden B. Zoological gardenC. Both A and B D. Ecosystem

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C. Both A and B

3.

Which one of the following concentration unit does not depend on temperature?(A) Normality(B) Molarity(C) Molality(D) All of these

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Answer is (C) Molality

4.

Which one of the following concentration unit does not depend on temperature? A. Normality B. Molarity C. Molality D. All of these

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Correct Answer is:C. Molality 

Whereas Molality will not be affected by temperature because it depends on the mass. Even if the volume will change, the mass of solute or solvent in the solution will remain the same. Thus, we can conclude that molality will not be affected by temperature.

5.

Which one of the following concentration unit does not depend on temperature ? A. Normality B. Molarity C. Molality D. All of these

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The Correct option is C. Molality

6.

The shape of p-orbital is - A. Dumb-bell B. Double dumb-bell C. Spherical D. All of these

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A. Dumb-bell

7.

Which of the following have the highest number of species in nature?A. Angiosperms B. InsectsC. Birds D. Microbes

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The Correct option is B. Insects

8.

Potash Alum is a A. Double salt B. Simple Compound C. Complex salt D. All of these

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Correct Answer is: A. Double salt 

Potash alum is a double salt of potassium sulphate and aluminium sulphate. It has the formula K2SO4. Al2 (SO4)3 .24H2O.

9.

Which of the following have the highest number of species in nature? A. Angiosperms B. Insects C. Birds D. Microbes

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Correct Answer is: B. Insects 

In nature insects have the highest number of species (30 million). Fungi have 100,000, angiosperms have 260000 and birds have 10,000 species.

10.

The shape of p-orbital is - A. Dumb-bell B. Double dumb-bell C. Spherical D. All of these

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Correct Answer is: A. Dumb-bell 

A p orbital has the approximate shape of a pair of lobes on opposite sides of the nucleus, or a somewhat dumbbell shape. An electron in a p orbital has equal probability of being in either half.

11.

Which of the following aqueous solution should have the highest boiling point? (a) 1.0 M NaOH (b) 1.0 M Na2SO4 (c) 1.0 M NH4NO3 (d) 1.0 M KNO3

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Correct Answer is :(b) 1.0 M Na2SO4 

1.0 M Na2SO4 is correct because its molecular mass is highest among all that's why its boiling point will be highest among four.

12.

Explain desortition.

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Desorption:-

The process of removing on absorbed substance from the surface on which it is adsorbed is called desorption.

13.

Explain shape-selective catalyst.

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Shape-Selective catalyst:-

The catalyst which depends upon the pore structure of the catalyst and Molecular size of reactant and product Molecules is called shape-selective catalyst e.g. Zeolites.

14.

Human body contains ………… percent of oxygen. A) 20 B) 35 C) 75 D) 65

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Correct option is D) 65

15.

Certain gases are given below Hydrogen oxygen-nitrogen chlorine, carbon dioxide (a) Which is a combustible gas? (b) Which gas support combustion? (c) Which gas has the tendency to limit combustion? (d) Which gas resist combustion?

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(a) Hydrogen 

(b) Oxygen 

(c) Nitrogen 

(d) Carbondioxide

16.

Which non-metal is present in eggs? A) sulphur B) nitrogen C) chlorineD) hydrogen

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Correct option is A) sulphur

17.

Conduct a discussion on how nitrogen cycle benefits plants and animals.

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Nitrogen cycle helps to maintain the level of nitrogen in the atmosphere stable. During lightning nitrogen in the atmosphere combines with oxygen and forms nitric oxide. This nitric oxide combines with oxygen again to form nitrogen dioxide Nitrogen dioxide in the presence of oxygen dissolves in rainwater and reaches earth as nitric acid. This nitric acid combines with compounds present in earth and changes them to nitrates. Plants absorb this nitrates easily. Through plant products, nitrogen reacts animals also When plants and animals decay nitrogen again reaches the atmosphere this process goes on continuously. So the amount of nitrogen is kept constant.

18.

What are the other uses of nitrogen?

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  • In production of nitrogenous fertilizers 
  • To fill in the tyres of vehicles
  • Liquified nitrogen as a refrigerant 
  • Tc avoid the presence of oxygen in packed foods 
  • In the manufacture of ammonia
19.

“It is said that lightning is a boom to plants”. Justify the statement?

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During lightening the triple bond in nitrogen breaks and combine with the atmospheric oxygen to form nitric oxide (NO)

N2 + O2 → 2NO

Nitric oxide thus formed further combines with more amount of oxygen to form nitrogen dioxide (NO2)

2NO + O2 → 2NO2

Nitrogen dioxide dissolves in rainwater in the presence of oxygen and reaches the soil as nitric acid (HNO3)

4NO2 + 2H2O + O2 → 4HNO3

Nitric acid reacts with the minerals in the soil to form nitrate salts which is absorbed by the plants. So it is said that lightning is a boom to plants.

20.

A compound made of two elements A and B are found to contain 25% A (Atomic mass 12.5) and 75% B (Atomic mass 37.5). The simplest formula of the compound is _______. (A) AB (B) AB2 (C) AB3 (D) A3B

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Correct option: (A) AB

Elements% CompositionAtomic MassMolesRatio
A2512.5\(\frac{25}{12.5} = 2\)\(\frac{2}{2} = 1\)
B7537.5\(\frac{75}{37.5} = 2\)\(\frac{2}{2} = 1\)

Hence, the simplest formula of the compound is AB.

21.

The percentage of oxygen in NaOH is _____. (A) 8 (B) 10 (C) 40 (D) 60

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Correct option: (C) 40

∵ 40 gm NaOH contains 16 gm of oxygen

∴ 100 gm of NaOH contains \(\cfrac{16}{40}\)  x 100 = 40% oxygen.

22.

A sample of NHCl was boiled with 50 mL of 0.75 N, NaOH till the reaction was complete. The remaining alkali was neutralized by 10 mL 0.75 N, H2SO4 . What is the amount of NH4Cl taken initially?

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Correct answer is 1.605 g

23.

Explain the following temperature vs time graph obtained during process of boiling water.Variation of temperature with time

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1. The given temperature v/s time graph demonstrates the behaviour of water when heated continuously and uniformly.

2. Line segment AB indicates temperature of ice remaining constant at 0 °C for certain period of time.

  • This means, amount of heat (latent heat of fusion) supplied to ice is entirely used for changing its state from solid to liquid.
  • Thus, line segment AB denotes conversion of ice at 0 °C into water at 0 °C.

3. Line segment BC indicates continuous rise in temperature of water from 0 °C to 100 °C.

  • At point C, boiling point of water is reached and heat energy (latent heat of vaporisation) supplied further is used to convert water into steam.
  • During this transformation, temperature remains unchanged as represented by line segment CD.
  • Thus, line segment CD denotes conversion of water at 100 °C into steam at 100 °C.

4. Beyond point D, thermometer again shows rise in temperature.

24.

What is meant by electroplating? What is the purpose of electroplating?

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The process of coating of a layer of any metal over other metal is called electroplating. The purpose of electroplating is to provide the shiny appearance, rust free metal surface etc.

Example 

1. Chromium plating is done on metals body parts of cars, bikes, cycles, etc. 

2. Gold and silver plating is done on the artificial jewelry

25.

What criterion is followed for the selection of the stationary phase in chromatography?

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The stationary phase is selected in such a way that the impurities are more strongly absorbed or are more soluble in the stationary phase than element to be purified. Under these conditions, when the column is extracted, the impurities will be retained by the stationary phase while the pure components is easily eluted.

26.

Anhydrous iron [in] chloride is prepared by:(A) direct combination;(B) Simple displacement;(C) Decomposition;(D) Neutralization.

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(A) direct combination;

27.

Which group elements are called Carbon family?

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14 (or) IVA Group of elements are called Carbon family.

28.

Which atom is bigger in size, Ne or Ar? Why?

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Ar. In groups as we go down number of shells increases due to the formation of new shell.

“O Group”
He
Ne
Ar
Kr
Xe
Rn

29.

Generally who accepts a bill?(a) Debtor(b) Government(c) Creditor(d) Bank

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Correct option is (a) Debtor

30.

A and B are two elements. The compound formed with A and B is A2 B. What are the valencies of A and B.

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The valency of A is 1 and B is 2.

31.

Match the column:Column 1Column II1. Milka. Alloy2. Lemonadeb. Colloid3. Sand and waterc. Solution4. Brassd. Suspension

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Column 1Column II
1. Milkb. Colloid
2. Lemonadec. Solution
3. Sand and waterd. Suspension
4. Brassa. Alloy
32.

What is a mixture? Give two examples.

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When two or more elements or compounds which do not react chemically with each other are mixed in any proportion, a mixture is formed. 

Examples: Air, steel, milk.

33.

Match the column:Column IColumn II1. Potassium dichromatea. Complex compound2. Cyanocobalamineb. Element3. Airc. Compound4. Silverd. Mixture

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Column IColumn II
1. Potassium dichromatec. Compound
2. Cyanocobalaminea. Complex compound
3. Aird. Mixture
4. Silverb. Element
34.

Why does a gas have indefinite volume and shape?

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In a gas intermolecular forces are very weak and the distance between the particles is very large, as a result gas has indefinite volume and shape.

35.

What is a compound? Give two examples.

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A substance produced by a chemical reaction of two or more elements combined in a fixed proportion is called a compound. 

Examples: Water, common salt, sugar.

36.

Write any two characteristics of a compound.

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1. The proportion of constituent elements in a compound is constant. 

2. The properties of a compound is different than those of the constituent elements.

37.

Write any two characteristics of a mixture.

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1. The constituent molecules of mixture are different from each other and notoined by chemical bonds. 

2. The proportion of constituent substances are retained in the mixture. 

3. The constituents of a mixture can be separated by a physical process.

38.

What can you say about the distance between the neighbouring particles of solid?

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The particles of solid are very close to each other and the distance between them is minimum.

39.

Matter that contain two or more constituent substances is called ……… . (a) mixture (b) compound(c) element (d) metalloid

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Correct option is (a) mixture

40.

The intermolecular force is ……………. in the particles of solid. (a) minimum(b) moderate (c) maximum (d) indefinite

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Correct option is (c) maximum

41.

Write any two characteristics of an element.

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1. All the atoms/molecules of an element are alike. 

2. Atoms/molecules of different elements are different. 

3. An element cannot be decomposed into simple substances by any chemical reaction or simple physical process.

42.

Define colloid.

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A heterogeneous mixture in which the particles cannot be seen with a naked eye is called a colloid. The diameter of colloidal particles is around 10-5 m.

43.

State the characteristics of a solution.

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1. A solution is clear and transparent, it passes through a filter paper. 

2. The particles are not visible to the naked eye. 

3. A light can easily pass through it without scattering. 

4. A solution is homogeneous mixture.

44.

Classify the following into elements, compounds and mixtures: Sugar, sodium, nitrogen, sodium carbonate, air, sulphuric acid, mercury, stainless steel, cement, potassium dichromate.

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  • Elements: Sodium, nitrogen, mercury. 
  • Compounds: Sugar, sodium carbonate, sulphuric acid, potassium dichromate. 
  • Mixtures: Air, stainless steel, cement.
45.

State the characteristics of a suspension.

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1. In suspension, the solute particles do not dissolve but remain suspended in it. The liquid and solid components of suspension are separated by filtration. 

2. The particles are visible to the naked eye. 

3. The particles in suspension are of very small size and scatter a beam of light passing through it. 

4. It is heterogeneous in nature.

46.

Give examples of gas in liquid.

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Examples of gas in liquid: Chlorinated water, hydrochloric acid.

47.

What is an element? Give two examples.

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A type of matter composed of only one kind of substances where each smallest indivisible part of it has the same properties is called an element. It cannot be subdivided into simpler substances by any physical or chemical means. 

Examples: Oxygen, nitrogen, silver.

48.

Give example of liquid element.

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Mercury (Hg), Bromine (Br2)

49.

State the characteristics of a colloid.

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1. In a colloid, the particles are spread uniformly throughout the solution. 

2. The size of the particles is less than that of the particles in a suspension. 

3. The particles are not visible to the naked eye. 

4. The particles scatter a beam of light.

5. A colloidal solution appears to be homogeneous, but actually it is heterogeneous.

50.

Give two examples each :(i) Gaseous element.(ii) Solid element.(iii) Homogeneous mixture.(iv) Colloid.

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(i) Hydrogen (H2), Oxygen (O2).

(ii) Iron (Fe), Copper (Cu), Silver (Ag).

(iii) Sea water, blue vitriol dissolved in water

(iv) Milk, blood.