Chemistry practice Test 4
Question 1
How many significant figures are there in the following figures?
i. 6*104
ii. 0.008320
iii. 4.05*10-2
iv. 100.0
1, 7, 5, 4
5, 6, 5, 3
1, 4, 3, 4
1, 7, 5, 3
1, 4, 3, 1
Correct Answer : c) 1, 4, 3, 4.
Explanation:
6*104 = 6000 has only one significant figure. Leading zeros are not significant, for 0.008320 it is 4. Zeros appearing anywhere between two non-zero digits are significant figures, for 4.05*10-2 = 0.00405, it is 3. Trailing zeros in a number containing a decimal point are significant, for 100.0 it is 4.
Question 2
One mole of any gas at STP occupies
0.224 L
0.022L
2.24 L
22.4 L
23 L
Correct Answer : d) 22.4 L
Explanation:
By applying Ideal gas equation, V = nRT/P
At STP, P=1 atm, n=1mol, R=0.082 L atm K-1 mol-1, T=273K
V = (1*0.082*273)/273 = 22.38 L = 22.4 L
Question 3
The conversion of liquid to solid is known as
Melting
Freezing
Sublimation
Condensation
Deposition
Correct Answer : b) Freezing
Explanation:
Freezing – liquid to solid, melting – solid to liquid, sublimation – solid to vapour, condensation – gas to liquid, deposition – gas to solid.
Question 4
Identify the unit of concentration of the solution (NA)/(Kg of solvent).
Molarity
Molality
Normality
Mole fraction
ppm
Correct Answer : b) Molality
Explanation:
Molarity (MA) = nA/ volume in litres.
Normality = Gram equivalent of A/Volume in litres of solution.
Mole fraction (?i) = ni/ (n1+n2+n3....).
Parts per million (ppm) = (Mass of A/Total mass) x 106
Question 5
In a polyatomic species, the sum of oxidation numbers of the element in the ion _________ the charge on that species.
Is greater than
Is lesser than
Equals
Is either greater or lesser than
Is zero to
Correct Answer : c) Equals
Explanation:
The sum of oxidation numbers in polyatomic ion or species is equal to the charge of the ion. For example, the sum of the oxidation number for SO42- is -2.
Question 6
In which of the following processes, is the process always non-feasible?
?H>0, ?S>0
?H<0, ?S>0
?H>0, ?S<0
?H<0, ?S<0
?H=0, ?S=0
Correct Answer : c) ?H>0, ?S<0
Explanation:
For a non-spontaneous or non feasible process, ?H>0 and ?S<0. For a spontaneous or irreversible reaction, ?H<0 and ?S>0. For an equilibrium or reversible process, ?H=0 and ?S=0.
Question 7
The hybridisation in NH4+ is
a) sp
b) sp2
c) sp3
d) sp3d
e) sp3 d2
Correct Answer : c) sp3
Explanation:
Number of valence electrons in N is 5 and in H it is 4.
So total number of valence electrons = 5 + 4 = 9; Charge = +1.
Therefore, total electrons in NH4+ = 9 - 1 = 8
When the total number of electrons is less than 8, divide by 2. If it lies between 9 and 56, divide it by 8.
8/2 = 4; X=4
Therefore, hybridisation in NH4+ is sp3.
Question 8
Slater's rule is used to calculate the value of
Screening constant
Electron affinity
Ionisation energy
Effective nuclear charge
Both a and d
Correct Answer : e) Both a and d
Explanation:
The value of screening constant (S) and effective nuclear charge (Z*) can be calculated using Slater's rule. Effective charge (Z*) = Z – S (where Z- atomic number and S-screening constant).
Question 9
Which of the following solvents is suitable for SN2 reactions?
Ethanol
Water
Acetonitrile
Acetic acid
t-butanol
Correct Answer : c) Acetone
Explanation:
Aprotic solvents do not solvate the anions effectively and it is used for SN2 reactions. Acetonitrile is the only aprotic solvent whereas others are polar protic solvents.
Question 10
Identify the glass equipment with ground-glass joints
Graduated pipette
Erlenmeyer flask
Buckner funnel
Separating funnel
Funnel
Correct Answer : d) Separating funnel
Explanation:
Glass equipments are divided into two; with ground-glass joints and without ground-glass joints. Separating funnel is the only glass equipment with ground-glass joints.
Question 11
The base peak in a mass spectrum is
The peak set to 100 % relative intensity
The peak set to 0 % relative intensity
The peak corresponding to the parent ion
The highest mass peak
The lowest mass peak
Correct Answer : a) The peak set to 100 % relative intensity
Explanation:
The most intense peak is called as base peak. It usually corresponds to the molecular ion only, if the spectra are recorded at low ionization energy.
Question 12
Which of the following is the weakest base?
CH3
H-F
H-Cl
H-Br
H-I
Correct Answer : e) H-I
Explanation:
The electronegativity and atomic size of iodine is larger so there is a weaker bond between hydrogen and iodine that makes the electron cloud much lesser than H-F bond. So, H-I is the weakest base; in other words it is the strongest acid.
Question 13
Which of the following shows the increasing order of solubility?
KCl
KCl
PbS
AgCl
AgCl
Correct Answer : b) KCl
Explanation:
KCl is highly soluble because its solubility is greater than 0.1M. AgCl is sparingly soluble because its solubility is less than 0.01 M. PbS is least sparingly soluble becauseits solubility is very much less than 0.01 M.
Question 14
Calculate the cell potential at 250C for the following cell reaction using Nernst equation.Eoox = -3.402 V, E0red=0.7996 V
Cu|Cu2+(0.024 M)||Ag+(0.0048 M)|Ag
0.25 V
0.30 V
0.370 V
0.5 V
0.1 V
Correct Answer : c) 0.370 V
Explanation:
Oxidation: Cu?Cu2+ + 2 e- Eoox = -(0.340 V) Reduction: Ag+ + e-?Ag Eored = 0.799 V Overall cell reaction is Cu(s) + 2 Ag+(aq)? Cu2+ (aq) + 2 Ag(s) E0cell = E0red + E0ox = 0.799 V + (-0.340 V) = 0.459 V Nernst equation, Ecell = E0cell – (0.0256/n) (Inox/Inred) = 0.459 –(0.0256/2) * In [0.024 / (0.0048)2] = 0.459 – 0.0128 * In (1043) = 0.459 – 0.0128 * 6.95 Ecell = 0.370 V
Question 15
An ideal gas can be defined thermodynamically, when,
I. PV = constant
II. (?U/?V)p = 0
III. (?U/?V)T = 0
I only
I & II
I & III
II & III
II
Correct Answer : c) I & III
Explanation:
For an ideal gas, PV = constant, at constant temperature. The internal energy of a given quantity of an ideal gas at a constant temperature is independent of its volume, thus (?U/?V)T = 0.
