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101.

In which of the following particles, convection is not possible?(a) Milk(b) Water(c) Atmosphere(d) IronThe question was asked at a job interview.My doubt is from States of Matter topic in section States of Matter of Chemistry – Class 11

Answer» RIGHT choice is (d) Iron

The best explanation: Convection is a way of transferring THERMAL ENERGY. It is possible in fluids only. Fluids include liquids and gases. MILK and water are liquids, whereas the atmosphere is a gas. So convection is not possible in iron, which is a solid.
102.

What is the result of balancing between intermolecular forces and thermal energy?(a) matter(b) three States of matter(c) four States of matter(d) chemical bond formationThis question was posed to me in an online interview.I need to ask this question from States of Matter topic in division States of Matter of Chemistry – Class 11

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The correct option is (b) three States of matter

The best explanation: In a molecule, intermolecular FORCES always tend to keep molecules with each other while the thermal ENERGY always TRIES to SEPARATE them. So the result of balancing between intermolecular energy and thermal energy is three States of matter.

103.

Sunlight and heat reaching earth is an example of _________(a) conduction(b) radiation(c) convection(d) both convection and conductionI got this question by my college director while I was bunking the class.This intriguing question comes from States of Matter in section States of Matter of Chemistry – Class 11

Answer» RIGHT choice is (b) radiation

The BEST explanation: Thermal energy is transferred in the form of heat and sunlight. This PROCESS occurs through radiation, which is a type of transfer of thermal energy. It requires no direct contact and uses electromagnetic waves.
104.

Thermal energy transfer can occur through______ ways.(a) 2(b) 1(c) 3(d) 0I got this question in an interview for job.This question is from States of Matter in portion States of Matter of Chemistry – Class 11

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Correct CHOICE is (C) 3

Easiest explanation: Thermal can TRANSFER through WAYS, there are namely conduction, convection, and radiation. Conduction needs direct contact of particles, convection is possible to fluids and radiation through electromagnetic waves.

105.

Which of the following may not be a source of thermal energy?(a) Micro-oven(b) Sun(c) Moon(d) HeaterI had been asked this question in an interview for job.I'd like to ask this question from States of Matter in section States of Matter of Chemistry – Class 11

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The correct option is (c) Moon

To explain I WOULD say: THERMAL energy is ALSO KNOWN as heat energy, it’s source s are the same as heat energy. As we know that micro-oven produces heat waves to raise FOOD’s temperature and bake them, sun for solar energy and heater produces heat. Moon doesn’t.

106.

Choose the best option. Boiling kettle is an example of ____________(a) only thermal energy(b) both thermal and Kinetic energy(c) only kinetic energy(d) potential and Kinetic energyThe question was posed to me in exam.The doubt is from States of Matter topic in chapter States of Matter of Chemistry – Class 11

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The correct answer is (b) both thermal and Kinetic energy

To EXPLAIN I WOULD SAY: A boiling kettle produces HEAT, and causes the liquid’s temperature to rise. As the temperature rises, it results in thermal energy, but as kinetic energy is a type of kinetic energy, the answer both thermal and kinetic energy is the BEST option.

107.

___________ of particles results in the rise of thermal energy.(a) Direction(b) Vibration(c) Shape(d) AtomsThe question was posed to me by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.Question is taken from States of Matter in division States of Matter of Chemistry – Class 11

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The correct OPTION is (B) Vibration

Explanation: Temperature INCREASES due to the vibration of particles. As we know that temperature is directly proportional to the thermal ENERGY, the vibration of particles results in the rise the thermal energy.

108.

The faster the body moves, the higher the thermal energy.(a) True(b) FalseThe question was posed to me by my school principal while I was bunking the class.My enquiry is from States of Matter in section States of Matter of Chemistry – Class 11

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Correct ANSWER is (a) True

For explanation: As thermal energy is a TYPE of kinetic energy, the faster the object moves, the higher the thermal energy. The measure of an average of kinetic energy is thermal energy. So the above STATEMENT REGARDING thermal energy is true.

109.

Thermal energy is an example of __________(a) kinetic energy(b) potential energy(c) muscular energy(d) momentary energyI had been asked this question in unit test.My question is from States of Matter topic in chapter States of Matter of Chemistry – Class 11

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The correct choice is (a) KINETIC energy

For explanation I WOULD SAY: Thermal energy is ALSO defined as an average measure of kinetic energy. It is a result of a body’s motion and that of its atoms and molecules. Thermal energy, which is an example of kinetic energy is responsible for a body’s motion.

110.

Which of the following posses highest thermal energy?(a) Water at 0°(b) Iron at 37°(c) Milk at 50°(d) Chocolate at 26°This question was posed to me during an interview.Enquiry is from States of Matter topic in section States of Matter of Chemistry – Class 11

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The correct choice is (C) Milk at 50°

Best explanation: As we know that, the THERMAL energy is dependent on TEMPERATURE, among the OPTIONS milk at given temperature has a higher temperature, so milk posses higher thermal energy than OTHERS (temperature is proportional to thermal energy).

111.

Which energy is generated from due to the motion of its particles?(a) Thermal(b) Muscular(c) Momentary(d) PotentialThe question was asked during an online interview.This intriguing question comes from States of Matter in division States of Matter of Chemistry – Class 11

Answer» RIGHT OPTION is (a) Thermal

Easy explanation: Thermal energy is the result of the motion of a body’s atoms and molecules. It DEPENDS on the TEMPERATURE and is directly proportional to each other. It’s the average of kinetic energy and is RESPONSIBLE for a body’s motion.
112.

Hydrogen bond plays a vital role in determining substance properties and structure. Which of the following may not an example?(a) Proteins(b) Nucleic acids(c) Methane molecule(d) WaterThis question was addressed to me during an interview for a job.Enquiry is from States of Matter in chapter States of Matter of Chemistry – Class 11

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Right choice is (c) Methane molecule

To explain I would say: As PER the above statement, substance PROPERTIES and structure is DETERMINED as per the hydrogen bond present in them, but in a methane molecule, there is no hydrogen bond. So it MAY not be an example.

113.

Molecules do exert repulsive forces on one other.(a) True(b) FalseI have been asked this question by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.My query is from States of Matter in section States of Matter of Chemistry – Class 11

Answer» RIGHT answer is (a) True

To elaborate: When two MOLECULES come closer, the ELECTRON clouds between them they repel. This is the reason why solids and liquids cannot be easily compressed. As the distance between molecules decreases, the repulsive forces become MUCH stronger.
114.

Take “r” as the distance between two molecules. The energy between stationary polar molecules is proportional to ____________in the case of dipole-dipole intercations.(a) 1/r^3(b) r^3(c) r^2(d) 1/r^2This question was addressed to me in an online quiz.Origin of the question is States of Matter topic in division States of Matter of Chemistry – Class 11

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The CORRECT choice is (a) 1/r^3

The best explanation: The energy between TWO POLAR molecules which are stationary, is inversely proportional to the cube of the distance between the molecules, in the CASE of dipole-dipole intercations. This interaction is stronger than the London forces.

115.

Which of the following interaction occurs between a permanent dipole and a neutral molecule?(a) Dipole-Dipole interactions(b) Dipole-induced dipole interactions(c) London interaction(d) Van der Waals interactionThe question was asked in an online interview.My question is taken from States of Matter in division States of Matter of Chemistry – Class 11

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Right option is (B) Dipole-induced dipole interactions

The best I can EXPLAIN: Dipole-induced dipole interactions occur between a molecule of permanent dipole and molecule LACKING permanent dipole. The dipole gets induced to the other molecule in this PARTICULAR INTERACTION.

116.

Dipole-Dipole forces are stronger than _______and weaker than _________ interactions.(a) dipole-induced dipole, london(b) ion-ion, dispersion(c) ion-ion, london(d) london, ion-ionI had been asked this question at a job interview.This key question is from States of Matter in section States of Matter of Chemistry – Class 11

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Correct choice is (d) london, ion-ion

For explanation I would say: Dipole-Dipole forces are STRONGER than London forces and WEAKER than ion-interactions. As only the partial charges are INVOLVED. London forces have no charges, and ion-ion forces have FULL charges.

117.

HCl is an example of __________(a) dipole-dipole intercations(b) dipole-induced dipole interactions(c) london intercation(d) van der waals interactionI had been asked this question in class test.This interesting question is from States of Matter topic in division States of Matter of Chemistry – Class 11

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Right option is (a) dipole-dipole intercations

Easiest explanation: Dipole-Dipole interactions occur between molecules having permanent dipoles. And ALSO the ends of dipoles POSSES partial CHARGE which represented by a Greek letter δ. In an HCl MOLECULE, the same type of interactions occur.

118.

Dispersion force’s interaction energy is proportional to (take “r” as the distance between the two particles)___________(a) r^6(b) 1/r^-6(c) r^2(d) 1/r^6This question was addressed to me during an internship interview.This question is from States of Matter in section States of Matter of Chemistry – Class 11

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Correct CHOICE is (d) 1/r^6

The explanation: The INTERACTION ENERGY between two atoms or molecules experiencing dispersion or London forces is inversely proportional to the sixth power of the distance between those molecules when found, experimentally.

119.

Deviation of real gas behavior from ideal gas is discovered by _____________(a) Jonathan(b) Van der Waals(c) Boyle(d) NewlandI had been asked this question during an internship interview.My doubt stems from States of Matter topic in chapter States of Matter of Chemistry – Class 11

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Correct option is (b) Van der Waals

The BEST I can explain: A Dutch SCIENTIST named Johannes van der Waals found out the REASON for real gas BEHAVIOR’s deviation from ideal gas behavior. And he said that those forces which were named van der Waals were RESPONSIBLE.

120.

London force is also known as _____________(a) dispersion force(b) van der Waals forces(c) hydrogen bonding(d) covalent bondsI had been asked this question in final exam.My question comes from States of Matter topic in division States of Matter of Chemistry – Class 11

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The correct answer is (a) DISPERSION force

For explanation I would say: Electrically SYMMETRICAL atoms and non-polar molecules having zero DIPOLE movement due to their electron DISTRIBUTION may sometimes develop a momentary dipole also known as London force or the Dispersion forces.

121.

What are the forces of attraction and repulsion between interacting molecules known as _________(a) attractive forces(b) repulsive forces(c) intermolecular forces(d) intramolecular forcesI had been asked this question in an interview.Question is from States of Matter topic in chapter States of Matter of Chemistry – Class 11

Answer» RIGHT ANSWER is (c) intermolecular forces

Best explanation: Intermolecular MEANS between molecules and intramolecular means within in MOLECULE. Both attractive and repulsive forces include intermolecular forces. THEREFORE, the forces of attraction and repulsion between interacting molecules are known as Intermolecular forces.