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11601.

Give an example of a chemical reaction which is characterised by the evolution of a gas.

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Give an example of a chemical reaction which is characterised by the evolution of a gas.

11602.

Carbonic acid is a ___ acid.

Answer» Carbonic acid is a ___ acid.
11603.

The type of medicine used to treat indigestion is

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The type of medicine used to treat indigestion is


11604.

When a copper wire is placed in a solution of AgNO3, the solution acquires blue colour. This is due to the formation of

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When a copper wire is placed in a solution of AgNO3, the solution acquires blue colour. This is due to the formation of


11605.

Name a reducing agent that may be used to obtain manganese from manganese dioxide.

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Name a reducing agent that may be used to obtain manganese from manganese dioxide.

11606.

Out of aluminium, copper calcium and tin, the most reactive metal is : (a) aluminium (b) copper (c) tin (d) calcium

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Out of aluminium, copper calcium and tin, the most reactive metal is :
(a) aluminium (b) copper (c) tin (d) calcium

11607.

Name the organic compound present in vinegar. [1 MARK]

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Name the organic compound present in vinegar. [1 MARK]

11608.

Ethylamine can be obtained by the

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Ethylamine can be obtained by the


11609.

Raw materials used in the preparation of glass are:

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Raw materials used in the preparation of glass are:

11610.

An element 'M' has atomic number 11. [5 MARKS] 1. Write its electronic configuration. 2. State the group to which 'M' belongs. 3. Is 'M' a metal or a non-metal? 4. Write the formula of its chloride. 5. Name at least four elements present in this group.

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An element 'M' has atomic number 11. [5 MARKS]
1. Write its electronic configuration.
2. State the group to which 'M' belongs.
3. Is 'M' a metal or a non-metal?
4. Write the formula of its chloride.
5. Name at least four elements present in this group.

11611.

Which of the following is/are characteristic of gasses?

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Which of the following is/are characteristic of gasses?


11612.

The least metallic element of group 2 is

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The least metallic element of group 2 is


11613.

The reaction in which chlorine atom replaces hydrogen atom in a molecule of methane is called

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The reaction in which chlorine atom replaces hydrogen atom in a molecule of methane is called


11614.

Which of the following can you use to get metal from rust:

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Which of the following can you use to get metal from rust:


11615.

Which of the following options represent correct decreasing order by which the metals: Na, Au, Cu and Mg will lose their lustre when exposed to air?

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Which of the following options represent correct decreasing order by which the metals: Na, Au, Cu and Mg will lose their lustre when exposed to air?


11616.

(a) What are alcohols? State their sources. (b) Give general formulae of monohydric alcohol.

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(a) What are alcohols? State their sources.

(b) Give general formulae of monohydric alcohol.

11617.

X, Y and Z were partners, sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 12,38, and 18 respectively. On 31st March, 2012, they agreed to dissolve their partnership firm when their position was as follows: LiabilitiesRsAssetsRsReserve Fund40,000Freehold Property1,80,000Loan by X30,000Machinery1,20,000Creditors80,000Book Debts 1,60,000Capitals:Less:Provision 10,000––––––––1,50,000 X 2,00,000Stock1,30,000 Y 1,50,000Cash20,000 Z 1,20,000––––––––––4,70,000Loan to Z20,000¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯6,20,000––––––––––¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯6,20,000–––––––––– The assets were realised as follows : Freehold Property Rs 2,20,000; Machinery Rs 1.10,000; Book Debts 10% less; Stock Rs 1,20,000 and Goodwill Rs 40,000. The creditors were paid off at a discount of 2.5% and expenses of realisation amounted to Rs 5,000. Rent Rs 3,000 was outstanding and had to be paid. Prepare realisation account.

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X, Y and Z were partners, sharing profits and losses in the ratio of 12,38, and 18 respectively. On 31st March, 2012, they agreed to dissolve their partnership firm when their position was as follows:

LiabilitiesRsAssetsRsReserve Fund40,000Freehold Property1,80,000Loan by X30,000Machinery1,20,000Creditors80,000Book Debts 1,60,000Capitals:Less:Provision 10,000––––––1,50,000 X 2,00,000Stock1,30,000 Y 1,50,000Cash20,000 Z 1,20,000––––––––4,70,000Loan to Z20,000¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯6,20,000––––––––¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯6,20,000––––––––

The assets were realised as follows :

Freehold Property Rs 2,20,000; Machinery Rs 1.10,000; Book Debts 10% less; Stock Rs 1,20,000 and Goodwill Rs 40,000. The creditors were paid off at a discount of 2.5% and expenses of realisation amounted to Rs 5,000. Rent Rs 3,000 was outstanding and had to be paid.

Prepare realisation account.

11618.

(a) What is aqua regia? (b) State the uses of aqua-regia. (c) What is the function of HCI in the preparation of aqua-regia? [5 MARKS]

Answer» (a) What is aqua regia?
(b) State the uses of aqua-regia.
(c) What is the function of HCI in the preparation of aqua-regia? [5 MARKS]
11619.

Noble gases are considered to be inert. Identify a pair of noble gases from the options given below.

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Noble gases are considered to be inert. Identify a pair of noble gases from the options given below.


11620.

The pH of soil A is 7.5 while that of soil B is 4.5. Which of the two soils, A or B, should be treated with powdered chalk to adjust its pH and why ?

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The pH of soil A is 7.5 while that of soil B is 4.5. Which of the two soils, A or B, should be treated with powdered chalk to adjust its pH and why ?

11621.

'Stability of a crystal is reflected in the magnitude of its melting points', Comment. Collect melting points of solid water, ethyl alcohol, diethyl ether and methane from a data book. What can you say about the intermolecular forces between these molecules?

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'Stability of a crystal is reflected in the magnitude of its melting points', Comment. Collect melting points of solid water, ethyl alcohol, diethyl ether and methane from a data book. What can you say about the intermolecular forces between these molecules?

11622.

If a hydrocarbon contains 4 carbon atoms then how many different arrangements of carbon skeletons are possible?

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If a hydrocarbon contains 4 carbon atoms then how many different arrangements of carbon skeletons are possible?


11623.

Prepare a Bank Reconciliation Statement on 31 May 2012 for the following: (1) Cheques issued before May 31, 2012, amounting to Rs. 25,940 had not been presented for encashment. (2) Two cheques of Rs. 3,900 and Rs. 2,350 were deposited into the bank on May 31 but the bank gave credit for the same in June, 2012. (3) There was also a debit in the passbook of Rs. 2,500 in respect of a cheque dishonoured on 31.5.2012. Prepare a bank reconciliation statement as on May 31, 2012

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Prepare a Bank Reconciliation Statement on 31 May 2012 for the following:

(1) Cheques issued before May 31, 2012, amounting to Rs. 25,940 had not been presented for encashment.

(2) Two cheques of Rs. 3,900 and Rs. 2,350 were deposited into the bank on May 31 but the bank gave credit for the same in June, 2012.

(3) There was also a debit in the passbook of Rs. 2,500 in respect of a cheque dishonoured on 31.5.2012. Prepare a bank reconciliation statement as on May 31, 2012

11624.

Why metals are malleable and ductile ??

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Why metals are malleable and ductile ??

11625.

Explain with suitable example the metal used to reduce the oxides of less reactive, moderately reactive, highly reactive metals.

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Explain with suitable example the metal used to reduce the oxides of less reactive, moderately reactive, highly reactive metals.

11626.

Do calcium salts react with aqueous ammonia?

Answer» Do calcium salts react with aqueous ammonia?
11627.

The cell reaction in a galvanic cell is Cu(s)+2Ag+(aq)→Cu+2(aq)+2Ag(s) Then the incorrect statement is

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The cell reaction in a galvanic cell is

Cu(s)+2Ag+(aq)Cu+2(aq)+2Ag(s)

Then the incorrect statement is


11628.

4.5 moles of calcium carbonate are reacted with dilute hydrochloric acid How many moles of HCl are used in this reaction?

Answer» 4.5 moles of calcium carbonate are reacted with dilute hydrochloric acid
How many moles of HCl are used in this reaction?
11629.

Why should magnesium ribbon be cleaned before burning in air?

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Why should magnesium ribbon be cleaned before burning in air?

11630.

How electrolysis helps in removing impurities of metal under cuso4 solution? And after the process the impurities settle under the anode. How ,why

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How electrolysis helps in removing impurities of metal under cuso4 solution?

And after the process the impurities settle under the anode. How ,why

11631.

Is there cases where there is no limiting reagent ? Can you please tell a exa!ple ?

Answer» Is there cases where there is no limiting reagent ?
Can you please tell a exa!ple ?
11632.

Why we use calcination for carbonates but roasting for sulphides?

Answer» Why we use calcination for carbonates but roasting for sulphides?
11633.

What are hydroxyl ions?

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What are hydroxyl ions?

11634.

What is a substitution reaction?

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What is a substitution reaction?

11635.

When hydrogen is passed over copper oxide, copper and steam are formed. Write a balanced equation for this reaction and state which of the chemicals are : (i) elements (ii) compounds (iii) reactants (iv) products (v) metals (vi) non-metals

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When hydrogen is passed over copper oxide, copper and steam are formed. Write a balanced equation for this reaction and state which of the chemicals are :

(i) elements (ii) compounds (iii) reactants

(iv) products (v) metals (vi) non-metals

11636.

If a neutron makes a head-on collision with a stationary deuteron; the fractional energy loss of neutron in the collision is

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If a neutron makes a head-on collision with a stationary deuteron; the fractional energy loss of neutron in the collision is


11637.

The correct electronic configuration of an alkaline earth metals can be:

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The correct electronic configuration of an alkaline earth metals can be:


11638.

The metal which can be extracted simply by heating the cinnabar ore in the air is: (a) Zn (b) Cu (c) Al (d) Hg

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The metal which can be extracted simply by heating the cinnabar ore in the air is:
(a) Zn (b) Cu (c) Al (d) Hg

11639.

What happens when an acid reacts with a metal hydrogen carbonate? Write an equation of the reaction which takes place.

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What happens when an acid reacts with a metal hydrogen carbonate? Write an equation of the reaction which takes place.

11640.

What is metal activity series ?

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What is metal activity series ?

11641.

Which of the following properties are shown by simple hydrocarbons with 4-5 carbon atoms?

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Which of the following properties are shown by simple hydrocarbons with 4-5 carbon atoms?


11642.

500 ml of 0.150 M AgNO3 solution is mixed with 500 ml of 1.09 M Fe2+ solution and the reaction is allowed to reach equilibrium at 300K Fe2++Ag+⇌Fe3++AgFor 25 ml of solution , 30 ml of 0.833 M KMnO4 were required for oxidation. Calculate the equilibrium constant for reaction at 300 K

Answer» 500 ml of 0.150 M AgNO3 solution is mixed with 500 ml of 1.09 M Fe2+ solution and the reaction is allowed to reach equilibrium at 300K Fe2++Ag+Fe3++AgFor 25 ml of solution , 30 ml of 0.833 M KMnO4 were required for oxidation.
Calculate the equilibrium constant for reaction at 300 K
11643.

Which acid is produced when sulphuric acid reacts with sodium acetate?

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Which acid is produced when sulphuric acid reacts with sodium acetate?


11644.

How would you represent hydrogen chloride and hydrochloric acid by chemical formula? Why do they differ? [2 MARKS]

Answer» How would you represent hydrogen chloride and hydrochloric acid by chemical formula? Why do they differ? [2 MARKS]
11645.

Take an element from an alkali metal and one from an alkaline earth metal and write an equation for their action with: [4 MARKS] a) Hydrochloric acid b) Oxygen c) Sulphuric acid d) Water

Answer» Take an element from an alkali metal and one from an alkaline earth metal and write an equation for their action with: [4 MARKS]
a) Hydrochloric acid
b) Oxygen
c) Sulphuric acid
d) Water
11646.

The sides of a quadrilateral ABCD in order are AB = 6, BC = 18, CD = 6, DA = 10. If the restriction is that the diagonal BD must be an integer, the number of such quadrilaterals is

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The sides of a quadrilateral ABCD in order are AB = 6, BC = 18, CD = 6, DA = 10. If the restriction is that the diagonal BD must be an integer, the number of such quadrilaterals is


11647.

Explain the mechanism of the bromination of ethene without using the quantum mechanical model of an atom.

Answer» Explain the mechanism of the bromination of ethene without using the quantum mechanical model of an atom.
11648.

What will determine the valency of an element? How to identify the type of bond it forms?

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What will determine the valency of an element?

How to identify the type of bond it forms?

11649.

How will you prove that a given salt is a carbonate of a metal.

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How will you prove that a given salt is a carbonate of a metal.

11650.

what is a homologous series ??

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what is a homologous series ??