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10301.

Element P, Q, R and S belong to the same group. The oxide of P is acidic, oxide of Q and R are amphoteric while the oxide of S is basic. Which of the following elements is the most electropositive ?

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Element P, Q, R and S belong to the same group. The oxide of P is acidic, oxide of Q and R are amphoteric while the oxide of S is basic. Which of the following elements is the most electropositive ?


10302.

During photosynthesis, the light energy is converted to chemical energy that is later used by the green plants for their activities. This is an example of ________________ reaction.

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During photosynthesis, the light energy is converted to chemical energy that is later used by the green plants for their activities. This is an example of ________________ reaction.

10303.

Give the formulae of the chlorides of the elements X and Y having atomic numbers of 3 and 6 respectively. Will the properties of the two chlorides be similar or different? Explain your answer.

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Give the formulae of the chlorides of the elements X and Y having atomic numbers of 3 and 6 respectively.
Will the properties of the two chlorides be similar or different? Explain your answer.

10304.

Balance the following equations: 1. FeCl3 + NH4OH → Fe(OH)3 + NH4Cl 2. Na2S2O3 + I2 → Na2S4O6 + NaI

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Balance the following equations:
1. FeCl3 + NH4OH → Fe(OH)3 + NH4Cl
2. Na2S2O3 + I2 → Na2S4O6 + NaI

10305.

Manganese is a transition element because _____________.

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Manganese is a transition element because _____________.


10306.

Are all metal carbonates and metal hydrogencarbonates basic in nature? Explain

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Are all metal carbonates and metal hydrogencarbonates basic in nature? Explain

10307.

Which of the following is the correct representation of carbon tetrachloride(CCl4)?

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Which of the following is the correct representation of carbon tetrachloride(CCl4)?


10308.

Which is the most reactive nonmetal?

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Which is the most reactive nonmetal?

10309.

What is electropositivity ?

Answer» What is electropositivity ?
10310.

How does the method used for extracting a metal from its ore depend on the metal's position in the reactivity series? Explain with examples.

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How does the method used for extracting a metal from its ore depend on the metal's position in the reactivity series? Explain with examples.

10311.

A chemical reaction in which a more reactive element displaces a less reactive element from its compound is called as a ___ reaction.

Answer» A chemical reaction in which a more reactive element displaces a less reactive element from its compound is called as a ___ reaction.
10312.

Question 24 Verify by calculating that (a) 5 moles of CO2 and 5 moles of H2O do not have the same mass. (b) 240 g calcium and 240 g magnesium elements have a mole ratio of 3:5.

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Question 24
Verify by calculating that

(a) 5 moles of CO2 and 5 moles of H2O do not have the same mass.

(b) 240 g calcium and 240 g magnesium elements have a mole ratio of 3:5.

10313.

Complete the following reaction: nCH2=CH2High Temperature−−−−−−−−−−−−−−→High pressure,Catalyst

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Complete the following reaction:

nCH2=CH2High Temperature−−−−−−−−−−−−−High pressure,Catalyst


10314.

(a) In electrolysis of water, why is the volume of gas collected over one electrode double that of gas collected over the other electrode ? (b) (i) What is observed when a solution of potassium iodide is added to a solution of lead nitrate taken in a test tube ? (ii) What type of reaction is this ? (iii)Write a balanced chemical equation to represent the above reaction.

Answer» (a) In electrolysis of water, why is the volume of gas collected over one electrode double that of gas collected over the other electrode ?

(b) (i) What is observed when a solution of potassium iodide is added to a solution of lead nitrate taken in a test tube ?

(ii) What type of reaction is this ?

(iii)Write a balanced chemical equation to represent the above reaction.
10315.

What percentage of the solar energy is trapped and utilised by the plants?

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What percentage of the solar energy is trapped and utilised by the plants?

10316.

Dimethyl ether is an isomer of ethanol.

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Dimethyl ether is an isomer of ethanol.


10317.

Why is it wrong to write that "antioxidants REDUCE OXYGEN"?

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Why is it wrong to write that "antioxidants REDUCE OXYGEN"?

10318.

Three elements 'X', 'Y' , 'Z' having atomic number 11, 7 , 6 respectively react with oxygen to form their iroxides . Arrange these oxides in increasing order of their basic nature.

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Three elements 'X', 'Y' , 'Z' having atomic number 11, 7 , 6 respectively react with oxygen to form their iroxides .

Arrange these oxides in increasing order of their basic nature.

10319.

Option 6 (a) The position of three elements A, B and C in the periodic table are shown below – Group 16Group 17−−−A−−BC State whether A is a metal or non-metal.

Answer» Option 6 (a)
The position of three elements A, B and C in the periodic table are shown below –
Group 16Group 17ABC
State whether A is a metal or non-metal.
10320.

Boron generally forms:

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Boron generally forms:


10321.

We often use this fuel to keep our houses cool or warm.

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We often use this fuel to keep our houses cool or warm.


10322.

Choose the correct option:

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Choose the correct option:


10323.

A certain quantity of a gas occupies a volume of 1000 cm3 at 760 mm and 27∘C. Find the volume of the gas if the pressure and temperature are 1520 mm and 327∘C.

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A certain quantity of a gas occupies a volume of 1000 cm3 at 760 mm and 27C. Find the volume of the gas if the pressure and temperature are 1520 mm and 327C.


10324.

Plaster of Paris is prepared by heating which of the following compounds?

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Plaster of Paris is prepared by heating which of the following compounds?


10325.

Which of the following are used as an indicator for identifying acids and bases:

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Which of the following are used as an indicator for identifying acids and bases:


10326.

Elements having 5 valence electrons are placed in____.

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Elements having 5 valence electrons are placed in____.


10327.

The acid present in tomato is:

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The acid present in tomato is:


10328.

Calculate the mass of 1022 atoms of sulphur. [Atomic mass: S = 32, C = 12 and O=16 and Avogadro's Number = 6 x 1023]

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Calculate the mass of 1022 atoms of sulphur.

[Atomic mass: S = 32, C = 12 and O=16 and Avogadro's Number = 6 x 1023]


10329.

Match the following symbols to their corresponding physical states: Physical StateSymbolGas(A) (dw)Solid(B) (g)Liquid(C) (aq)Dissolved in water(solution with water)(D) (l)(E) (s)(F) (v)

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Match the following symbols to their corresponding physical states:

Physical StateSymbolGas(A) (dw)Solid(B) (g)Liquid(C) (aq)Dissolved in water(solution with water)(D) (l)(E) (s)(F) (v)


10330.

What type of bonding would you expect between the following pairs of elements? (i) Calcium and Oxygen (ii) Carbon and Chlorine (iii) Hydrogen and Chlorine

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What type of bonding would you expect between the following pairs of elements?
(i) Calcium and Oxygen
(ii) Carbon and Chlorine
(iii) Hydrogen and Chlorine

10331.

Name the process in which a harmful chemical enters the food chain and gets concentrated at each trophic level.

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Name the process in which a harmful chemical enters the food chain and gets concentrated at each trophic level.

10332.

Complete and balance the following chemical equations : (a) Zn(s)+HCl(aq)→ (b) Na2CO3(s)+HCl(aq)→ (c) NaHCO3(s)+HCl(aq)→ (d) NaOH(aq)+HCl(aq)→ (e) CuO(s)+HCl(aq)→

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Complete and balance the following chemical equations :

(a) Zn(s)+HCl(aq)

(b) Na2CO3(s)+HCl(aq)

(c) NaHCO3(s)+HCl(aq)

(d) NaOH(aq)+HCl(aq)

(e) CuO(s)+HCl(aq)

10333.

Which of the following cannot be added in a composting pit to prepare compost? (a) sunflower (b) fruit and vegetable peels (c) flowers of plastic (d) red worms

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Which of the following cannot be added in a composting pit to prepare compost?

(a) sunflower (b) fruit and vegetable peels

(c) flowers of plastic (d) red worms

10334.

If the energy available at the producer level in a food chain is 150 J, how much energy will be transferred to the tertiary consumer? (a) 15 J (b) 10 J (c) 1.50 J (d) 0.15 J

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If the energy available at the producer level in a food chain is 150 J, how much energy will be transferred to the tertiary consumer?

(a) 15 J (b) 10 J (c) 1.50 J (d) 0.15 J

10335.

How to count the oxidation number of NH4+ N2H4 NH2OH and N2O?

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How to count the oxidation number of NH4+ N2H4 NH2OH and N2O?

10336.

MgSO4.H2O is also known as

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MgSO4.H2O is also known as


10337.

(a) What is meant by biodegradable waste materials? Give two examples of biodegradable wastes. (b) Which of the following materials are non-biodegradable? Aluminium wire, Tea leaves, Synthetic fibre, Wool

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(a) What is meant by biodegradable waste materials? Give two examples of biodegradable wastes.

(b) Which of the following materials are non-biodegradable? Aluminium wire, Tea leaves, Synthetic fibre, Wool

10338.

Classify bases on the basis of their concentration, acidity and ionisation. Explain with examples in case.

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Classify bases on the basis of their concentration, acidity and ionisation. Explain with examples in case.

10339.

How we can prove metallic oxides are basic and non- metallic oxides are acidic?

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How we can prove metallic oxides are basic and non- metallic oxides are acidic?

10340.

If both ore and gangue contain sulphur then ___ is used to separate ore from gangue in the froth flotation process.

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If both ore and gangue contain sulphur then ___ is used to separate ore from gangue in the froth flotation process.


10341.

Electromagnetic radiations of wavelength 242 nm is just sufficient to ionize Sodium atom. Then the ionization energy of Sodium in kJ mole−1 is

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Electromagnetic radiations of wavelength 242 nm is just sufficient to ionize Sodium atom. Then the ionization energy of Sodium in kJ mole−1 is

10342.

300 ml of a gas at 27∘ C is cooled to - 3∘ C at constant pressure, the final volume is

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300 ml of a gas at 27 C is cooled to - 3 C at constant pressure, the final volume is


10343.

A substance X is a compound of an element of group 1, and gives violet colour in flame test. X is:

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A substance X is a compound of an element of group 1, and gives violet colour in flame test. X is:


10344.

Relatively more volatile substance among the following

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Relatively more volatile substance among the following


10345.

Question 32 A substance X, which is an oxide of a group 2 element, is used intensively in the cement industry. This element is present in bones also. On treatment with water, it forms a solution which turns red litmus blue. Identify X and also write the chemical reactions involved.

Answer» Question 32
A substance X, which is an oxide of a group 2 element, is used intensively in the cement industry. This element is present in bones also. On treatment with water, it forms a solution which turns red litmus blue. Identify X and also write the chemical reactions involved.

10346.

The southern continents have developed in sheep rearing, while woolen industries are concentrated in northern continents. The reason for such happening is:

Answer» The southern continents have developed in sheep rearing, while woolen industries are concentrated in northern continents. The reason for such happening is:
10347.

The non-metals are present:

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The non-metals are present:


10348.

The process by which metals become more resistant to wear and tear by freezing them to low temperatures is known as

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The process by which metals become more resistant to wear and tear by freezing them to low temperatures is known as


10349.

Read the following passage and answer the question at the end of it. The mixing of different gases by random molecular motion and with frequent collisions is called diffusion. A similar process in which gas molecules escape without collision through a tiny hole into a vacuum is called effusion. 1. Select the correct alternate(s). (a) All gases spontaneously diffuse into one another when they are brought into contact. (b) Diffusion into a vacuum will take place much more rapidly than diffusion into another gas. (c) Both the rate of diffusion of a gas and its rate of effusion depend on its molar mass. (d)All of the above statements are correct 2. The stopcock of the bulbs X (containing NH3 and Y (containing HCl) are opened simultaneously. White fumes of NH4Cl are formed at point B. If AB = 36.5 cm, then BC is approximately

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Read the following passage and answer the question at the end of it.

The mixing of different gases by random molecular motion and with frequent collisions is called diffusion. A similar process in which gas molecules escape without collision through a tiny hole into a vacuum is called effusion.

1. Select the correct alternate(s).

(a) All gases spontaneously diffuse into one another when they are brought into contact.

(b) Diffusion into a vacuum will take place much more rapidly than diffusion into another gas.

(c) Both the rate of diffusion of a gas and its rate of effusion depend on its molar mass.

(d)All of the above statements are correct

2. The stopcock of the bulbs X (containing NH3 and Y (containing HCl) are opened simultaneously. White fumes of NH4Cl are formed at point B. If AB = 36.5 cm, then BC is approximately


10350.

What happens when sodium sulphite reacts with sulphuric acid?

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What happens when sodium sulphite reacts with sulphuric acid?