This section includes 7 InterviewSolutions, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Current Affairs knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
Calculate the number of neutrons in the following.(a)._(15)X^(31)(b)._(92)"U"^(235)(c )._(19)"K"^(39) |
|
Answer» Solution :(a) Neutrous =31 -15 =16 (b)NEUTROUNS = 235 -92 =143 (C )Neutrons =39 -19 = 20 |
|
| 2. |
Calculate the amount of heat energy required to increase the temperature of 10 g of water through 12^(@)C. |
|
Answer» Solution :Specific HEAT capacity of water is 1 cal `g^(-1) .^(@)C^(-1)`. 1 cal heat is REQUIRED to increase the temperature of 1 g of water by `1^(@)C`. `THEREFORE` To increase the temperature of 10 g water by `12^(@)C`, 120 calories heat is required. |
|
| 3. |
Calcium hydroxide on heating gives a solid product 'X' and on treatment with hydrochloric acid gives another solid product Y. What do you observe whe X and Y are exposed to atmosphere? Explain. |
|
Answer» SOLUTION :`CA(OH)_(2) rarr underset(("X"))(CaO + H_(2)O)` `Ca(OH)_(2) + HC1 rarr underset(("Y"))(CaC1_(2)) + H_(2)O` CaO is hygroscopic in nature absorbs moisture and remains in solid state. `CaC1_(2)` is deliquescent in nature, absorbs moisture and is converted into solution state. |
|
| 4. |
Calcium hydroxide is added to soils before applying fertilisers. Justify the purpose. |
| Answer» Solution :Generally SOILS are slightly acidic in nature. As calcium hydroxide is basic in nature it NEUTRALIZES the acidityof soils. Calcium hydroxide is prepared form NATURALLY occurring LIMESTONE. | |
| 5. |
Calassify the chemical reactions into varous types depending on the way the products are formed by giving suitable examples. |
|
Answer» Solution : (i)Chemical combination : Thereaction in which two substances , that is , ELEMENTS , compounds or both combine to form a new compound is called chemicalcombination. Representation :`X+YtoXY` `{:("Type","Example"),("Element - element (synthesis)",H_(2)+Cl_(2)to2HCl),("Element - compound",2SO_(2)+O_(2)to2SO_(3)),("Compound - compound",CaO+H_(2)OtoCa(OH)_(2)):}` (ii) Chemical decomposition :The reaction in which a compound undergoes decomposition to form more than one substance in the PRESENCE of heat or light or electricity is called chemical decomposition. Representation :`ABtoA+B` `{:("Type","Example"),("Thermal decomposition (In presence of heat)",2Pb(NO_(3))_(2)to2PbO+4NO_(2)+O_(2)),("Photolytic decomposition (In presence of light)",2HOCl to2HCl+O_(2)),("Electrolytic decomposition (By passing electricity)",2H_(2)Oto2H_(2)+O_(2)):}` (iii)Chemical displacement :When few pieces of zinc are dipped ingreen coloured ferrous SULPHATE solution , the COLOUR disappears after some time and ironis found to be deposited .Thisphennomenon takes place because zinc is more active metal than iron and hence it takes away the other constituent that is iron from ferrous sulphate and iron gets separated. Whereas , when copper is added to the ferrous sulphate solution , no change is observed . from this observation it can be concluded that copper is less active metal than iron. The chemical reaction in which the more REACTIVE element displaces the less reactive element from its compound is called chemical displacement reaction. Representation : `X+YZtoXZ+Y` X is more reactive element than Y. `Y+XZto` Noreaction Y cannot displace X from its compound since it is less reactive than X. Example :`Zn+FeSO_(4)toZnSO_(4)+Fe` `Cu+FeSO_(4)to` no reaction (iv)Chemical double decomposition / double displacement : The chemical reaction in which the two reactant (compounds) exchange their respective radicals and two other new compounds are formed is called double displacement reaction. Representation : `AB+XYtoAY+XB` Where B and Ycorrespond to the negative radicals which are exchanged to give AY and XB. Example :`2KNO_(3)+FeSO_(4)toK_(2)SO_(4)+Fe(NO_(3))_(2)` In the above reactive `K^(+)` (potassium ion) combines with `SO^(4-)` (sulphate ion) and `Fe^(+2)` (ferrous ion) combines with `NO^(3-)` (nitrate ion) to form two new compounds , `K_(2)SO_(4) and Fe(NO_(3))_(2)` . During certain double displacement reactions , a solid substance is found to be deposited . The solid deposition is called precipitate and this of reaction is called precipitation reaction. Example :`NaCl+AgNO_(3)toNaNO_(3)+AgCl` in theabove reaction , during the exchange of radicals , silver chloride is formed which is insoluble in water . therefore it remains as a solid at the bottom of the container as precipitate. |
|
| 6. |
CaC1_(2) is an example of |
|
Answer» normal salt |
|
| 7. |
Both the formation of mist and clouds involve the condensation of water vapour. In which aspect do they differ from each other ? |
|
Answer» The process of colud formation takes place in summer WHEREAS the process of formation of mist takesplace in winter. The process of cloud formation takes place through out the year while the formation of mist takes place only tat certain times at perticular temperatures. |
|
| 8. |
Both protons and neutrons possess thesame magnitude of charge but opposite signs. |
|
Answer» SOLUTION :False Neutrons carryno CHARGE i.e., they are NEUTRAL , but all protons are POSITIVELY charged. |
|
| 9. |
Both galvanizing and tinning are adopted for preventing of iron but only tinned iron containers are used to preserve food material. Justify. |
| Answer» Solution :In the process of GALVANIZING. Zinc is coated on the iron, the zinc can react with react with ACIDS present in food MATERIAL as a result food items cannot be concumed. Where as tin cannot react react with acids present in food items hence TINNED iron SHEETS are extensively used for making boxes to store edible substances. | |
| 10. |
Boiling point is the temperature at which _______ is converted to ________ at one atmospheric pressure. |
|
Answer» BOILING POINT is the TEMPERATURE at which a liquid is CONVERTED to gas at one atmospheric presssure. |
|
| 11. |
Blue vitriol is used as a fungicide for grape plants. |
|
Answer» REASON : Blue vitriol is as fungicide for fruit tree in theform of BORDEAUX MIXTURE. |
|
| 12. |
Blue coloured solid anhydrous cobalt chloride is exposed to atmosphere and forms pink coloured solid. From this, we can infer that cobalt chloride is |
|
Answer» HYGROSCOPIC |
|
| 13. |
Between H_(2)SO_(4) "and" H_(3)PO_(4), which solution possesses greater number of H^(+) ions in the given volume assuming that the number of molecules of both acids are equal? Give reasons. |
|
Answer» Solution :As `H_(2)SO_(4)` is strong acid it PRODUCES greater NUMBER of `H^(+)` ions that is complete ionization. `H_(2)SO_(4) rarr 2H^(+) + SO_(4)^(-2)` As `H_(3)PO_(4)` is weak acid it produces LESS number of `H^(+)` ions that is complete ionization. `H_(3)PO_(4) rarr 3H^(+) + PO_(4)^(-3)` |
|
| 14. |
Balance the following chemical equations.(i)NH_(3)+Br_(2)toN_(2)+NH_(4)Br(ii)FeS_(2)+O_(2)toFe_(2)O_(3)toSO_(2) |
|
Answer» SOLUTION :(i)`NH_(3)+O_(2)toNO+H_(2)O` `4NH_(3)+5O_(2)to4NO+6H_(2)O` (ii)`FeS_(2)+O_(2)toFe_(2)O_(3)+SO_(2)` `4FeS_(2)+11O_(2)to2Fe_(2)O_(3)+8SO_(2)` |
|
| 15. |
Balackening of silverware is a ____________ change. |
|
Answer» Blackening of SILVERWARE is a CHEMICAL change. |
|
| 16. |
Baking soda (NaHCO_(3)) is a compound because |
|
Answer» the CONSTITUENTS retain their properties. |
|
| 17. |
Bakelite is an example of ________ plastic. |
|
Answer» BAKELIT is an EXAMPLE of thermosetting PLASTIC. |
|
| 18. |
Auroras appear in the layer of atmosphere which is known as ………… |
|
Answer» AURORAS APPEAR in the layer of the atmosphere which is KNOW as themosphere. |
|
| 20. |
Atomic number of a metal having 12 neutrons and mass number 23 is __________ . |
|
Answer» Atomic NUMBER= MASS number = number of neutronsAtomic number = 23 -12 =11 |
|
| 21. |
Assme that temperature is recorded in the termosphere with the help of a thermometer. You will be amazed to find that the temperature recorded in will be extremely low. This is because |
|
Answer» of the complete absorption of high energetic radiations by MOLECULES. |
|
| 22. |
Assertion (A): When carbon dioxide gas is passed through lime water, lime water is turned milky. Reason (R): Calcium carbonate is soluble in water. |
|
Answer» Both (A) and ( R) are true and ( R) is the correct explanation for (A). |
|
| 23. |
Assertion (A) : Washing soda (Na_(2)CO_(3)) is a compounds. Reason (R ) : Sodium retains its property in washing soda. |
|
Answer» Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation for A. In a compound, constituents do not RETAIN their properties. Since sodium is the constituent of washing soda `(Na_(2)CO_(3))` it does not retain its properties |
|
| 24. |
Assertion (A) : Tin is used in the manufacture of fusible alloys. Reason (R) : Tin is a good conductor of electricity. |
|
Answer» Both (A) and (R)are true and (R) is the correct reason of (A). |
|
| 25. |
Assertion (A) : The total mass of the protons of a born atom is 6185 times the total mass of electrons.Reason (R ) : Mass of one proton is times the mass of electron. |
|
Answer» Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation For A. |
|
| 26. |
Assertion (A): The products of electrolysis of water are hydrogen and oxygen. Reason (R ): In electrolysis process of water, hydrogen ions are attracted to anode and hydroxyl ions are attracted to cathode. |
|
Answer» Both (A) and (R ) are TRUE and (R ) is the CORRECT reason for (A). |
|
| 27. |
Assertion (A): The Clark's method involves removal of permanent hardness. Reason (R ):The Clark's method involves the addition of slaked lime which results in the removal of bicarbonates as insoluble carbonates. |
|
Answer» Both (A) and (R ) are true and (R ) is the correct reason for (A). |
|
| 28. |
Assertion (A) : sodium formss a monovalent ion.Reason (R ) :Sodium loses only one electron from second last shell. |
|
Answer» Both A and R are true and R is the CORRECT explanation For A. |
|
| 29. |
Assertion (A) : Rate of evaporation is less in rainy season. Reason ( R) Rate of evaporation is directly proportional to humidity. |
|
Answer» Both A and R are true and R is the CORRECT explanation for A. |
|
| 30. |
Assertion (A): Pure nitric acid on standing for long turns yellow. Reason (R): HNO_(3) undergoes decomposition and forms NO_(2). |
|
Answer» Both A and R are true and R is CORRECT explanation for A. |
|
| 31. |
Assertion (A): Pure H_(2)SO_(4) is colourless. Reason (R): On long standing H_(2)SO_(4) undergoes decomposition to form SO_(2). |
|
Answer» Both A and R are true and R is CORRECT EXPLANATION for A. `H_(2)SO_(4)` is a stable ACID. HENCE it does not undergo decomposition on long standing. |
|
| 32. |
Assertion (A): Pickles are generally not stored in tin vessels. Reason (R): Tin reacts with the acid components of pickles. |
|
Answer» Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation for A. |
|
| 33. |
Assertion (A) : Mass number of a carbon is 12.Reason ( R): Carbon possesses equal number of all three fundamental particles. |
|
Answer» Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation For A. |
|
| 34. |
Assertion (A): Many fuel gases contain hydrogen as a major constituent. Reason ( R): Liquid hydrogen is a very light fuel. |
|
Answer» Both (A) and ( R) are true and ( R) is the correct EXPLANATION for (A). |
|
| 35. |
Assertion (A): If excess of carbon is passed through lime water, it becomes transparent. Reason ( R): Calcium cicarbonate is soluble in water. |
|
Answer» Both (A) and ( R) are ture and ( R) is the correct EXPLANATION for(A). |
|
| 36. |
Assertion (A): Hydrogen gas is one of the components in both oxyhydrogen flams and oxyacetylene flame. Reason ( R): Hydrogen is inflammable. |
|
Answer» Both (A) and ( R) are ture and ( R) is the correct REASON of(A). |
|
| 37. |
Assertion (A) : Gold threads are used in silk sarees. Reason (R) : Gold is highly ductile by nature. |
|
Answer» Both (A) and (R)are TRUE and (R) is the correct reason of (A). |
|
| 38. |
Assertion (A) : Gold is used for making jewellery coins. Reason (R) : It is relatively hard metal. |
|
Answer» Both (A) and (R)are true and (R) is the correct reason of (A). |
|
| 39. |
Assertion (A): Generally pickles are stored in glass vessels and plastic vessels. Reason (R): The components of pickles are highly reactive towards glass/plastic. |
|
Answer» Both A and R are TRUE and R is CORRECT explanation for A. |
|
| 40. |
Assertion (A) : Fuse wire is made up of alloy constituted of lead and tin in 1 : 1 ratio by mass. Reason (R) : Bothlead and tin have comparatively low melting points than other metals. |
|
Answer» Both (A) and (R)are true and (R) is the CORRECT REASON of (A). |
|
| 41. |
Assertion (A): Electrolysis of water results in liberation of hydrogen at anode and oxygen at cathode. Reason (R ): When burning splinter is introduced in test tube at cathode, it is put off with a pop sound. |
|
Answer» Both (A) and (R ) are true and (R ) is the correct reason for (A). |
|
| 42. |
Assertion (A) : Dogs stretch out their tongues in summer. Reason (R ) : Evaporation leads to cooling. |
|
Answer» Both A and R are true and R is the CORRECT explanation for A. |
|
| 43. |
Assertion(A) :Copper exhibits variable valency.Reason (R ) : Copper loses two electrons from its valence shell and it can loss one moreelectron from second last shell. |
|
Answer» Both A and R are true and R is the correct EXPLANATION For A. |
|
| 44. |
Assertion (A): Boiling removes both temporary and permanent hardness from water. Reason (R ): Bicarbonates of calcium and magnesium undergoes decomposition on heating |
|
Answer» Both (A) and (R ) are true and (R ) is the CORRECT REASON for (A). |
|
| 45. |
Assertion (A) : Baking soda (NaHCO_(3)) is a compound. Reason (R ) : Properties NaHCO_(3) are absolutely different from sodium, carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. |
|
Answer» Both A and R are true and R is the correct EXPLANATION for A. |
|
| 46. |
Asha 's mother asked her daughter Asha to boil the milk and after some time , she told Usha , Asha 's sister to add little curd in the same luke warm milk . Nextday, their father while teaching"Transformation of matter " to his daughters wanted to relate the given activity . so he asked them - " what type of changewas involved in the activities performed by you yesterday ?" Predict the answer given by them and justify. |
| Answer» Solution :During boiling of milk , the FAT PARTICLES being lighter than water RISE up when some amount of water vaporises . Thislayer of fat becomes thick and forms a COATING over milk is a physical change . Curdling of milk invloves partial conversion of lactose sugar into lactic acid . Since there is change in molecular composition , curdling of milk is a chemical change. | |
| 47. |
Arrange the terms in sequence of water cycle starting from water bodies. Precipitation(b) Condensation(c ) Water vapour (d) Infiltration(e) Ground water table |
|
Answer» edbca (ii) CONDENSATION (iii) Precipitation (IV) Infiltration (v) GROUND water table |
|
| 48. |
Arrange the steps in sequence for the manufacture of common salt. (a)Recrystallization (b)Evaporation of sea water (c)Addition of sodium iodide and potassium iodide (d)Dissolution in water (e ) Formation of crude salt |
|
Answer» bedac (ii) FORMATION of CRUDE salt (iii) Dissolution in water (iv) Recrystallization (v) Addition of sodium iodide and POTASSIUM iodide and potassium iodide |
|
| 49. |
Arrange the suitable steps in correct sequence for the manufacture of sodium chloride from sea water. (a)Making of hot saturated solution (b)Evaporation (c)Recrystallization (d) Collection fo sea water (e ) Addition of small quantity of sodium iodide or potassium iodide |
|
Answer» deba (ii) Evaporation (iii) Making of hot saturated solution (iv) Recrystallization. |
|
| 50. |
Arrange the steps in sequence for the manufacture of cement in process. (a) Formation of clinker (b) Pulverization (c) Additon of gypsum (d) Heating to high temperature (1500^(@)C" to " 1600^(@)C) |
|
Answer» bdac (ii) HEATING to high temperature `(1500 ^(@) C "to" 1600^(@)C)` (iii) FORMATION of CLINKERS (iv) Addition of gypsum |
|