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1.

How many significant figures are in each of the following numbers? (Assume that each number is a measured quantity).(a) 4.003 (b) 6.023 x 1023

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(a) Four - The zeros are significant figures.

(b) Four - The exponential term does not add to the number of significant figures.

2.

Express each of the following in SI unit – (i) 14 pound per inch2 (ii) 200 mile per hour (iii) 5 feet 2 inch

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(i) 1 pound per inch2 = 6894.76 Nm–2

\(\therefore\) 14 pound per inch2 = 6894.76 × 14

= 96526.64 N/m2

(ii) 1 mile/hr = \(\frac{1.6\times10^3m}{3600\,s}\)

= 0.444 m/sec

\(\therefore\) 200 mile/hr = 200 × 0.444

= 88.8 m/sec

(iii) 1 m = 39.37 inch 

1 feet = 12 inch 

5 feet 2 inch = 5 × 12 + 2 inch

= 60 + 2 = 62 inch

\(\therefore\) 5 feet 2 inch = \(\frac{62}{39.37}\) = 1.5748 m

3.

Define Avogadro's hypothesis. Give an example that illustrate it.

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Avogadro's hypothesis: Under similar conditions of pressure and temperature, equal volumes of gases contain equal number of molecules.

H2         +       Cl2         →          2HCl

1 vol              1 vol                      2 vol

n molecules   n molecules        2n molecules

                                          (By Avogadro's law)

1/2 molecules 1/2 molecules   1 molecules

                          (By dividing throughout by 2n)

It implies that one molecule of hydrogen chloride gas is made up of 1/2 molecule of hydrogen and 1/2 molecule of chlorine. Since a molecule is made up of two or more atoms, so 1/2 molecule is possible and may contain one or two atoms. Thus, this result does not contradict Dalton's atomic theory.

4.

Convert ‘450’ into SI unit and write answer in scientific notation upto 2 significant figures.

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\(\because\) 1 pm = 10–12 m

\(\therefore\) 450 pm = 450 × 10–12 m

= 4.5 × 10–10 m

5.

How many significant figures are present in the answer of the following calculations?(i) 0.0125 + 0.8250 + 0.025(ii) \(\frac{0.025\times298.15\times0.1155}{0.5785}\)

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(i) 0.0125 + 0.8250 + 0.025

= 0.8625 = 0.863

\(\because\) 0.025 has three digits including zero after the decimal point so the result should be reported only upto three digits after the decimal point.

There are three significant figures in the answer.

(ii) \(\frac{0.025\times298.15\times0.1155}{0.5785}\)

\(\frac{0.860908125}{0.8785}\)

= 1.48817

= 1.49

\(\because\) 298.15 has two digits after the decimal point so the result should be reported only upto two digits after the decimal point. There are three significant figures.

6.

What is the IUPAC name of the alcohol:HC ≡ C-CH2OH ?

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Prop-2-yn-1-ol

7.

Explain how compounds differ from elements?

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ElementsCompounds
(i) They are made up of only one kind of atoms.(i) They are made up of two or more kinds of elements.
(ii) They do not decompose to form simpler substance.(ii) They decompose to form simpler substance.
(iii) Elements cannot be created by chemical reaction however they can be synthetically prepared by artificial transmutation.(iii) Compounds can be prepared by chemical reactions.
(iv) The number of elements are 115 till date.(iv) There are innumerable number of compounds which are formed from elements.
8.

Convert into meter :(I) 7 nm (diameter of small virus ) (II) 40 Em(thickness of milky way galaxy) (III) 1.4Gm(diameter of sun) 

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(I) 7nm= 7nm/nm× 10 -9 m=7×10-9 m. 

(II) 40Em= 40×1018m=4×1019m. (Note E= Exa, 1E= 1018

(III) 1.4Gm= 1.4×109 m.

9.

What do you mean by significant figures?

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The significant figures in any number are all certain digits plus one doubtful digit.

10.

Define an inorganic compound. Give one example.

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Inorganic compound is made up of two or more elements containing rare percentage of carbon eg: NaCl, KCl, ZnS, etc.

11.

In sulphur estimation of 0.157 h of an organic compound gave 0.4813 g of barium sulphate. What is the percentage of sulphur in the compound?[At. Mass of (a) Barium = 137 u (b) Sulphur = 32 u (c) Oxygen = 16 u] 

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Mass of organic compound = 0.157 g

Mass of BaSO4 = 0.4813 g

Percentage of sulphur = \(\frac{32}{233}\) x \(\frac{Mass\,of\,BaSO_4}{Mass\,of\,organic\,compound}\) x 100

\(\frac{32}{233}\) x \(\frac{0.4813}{0.157}\) x 100

= 42.10 %

12.

A sample of drinking water was found to be severely contaminated with chloroform, CHCl3, supposed to be carcinogenic in nature. The level of contamination was 15 ppm (by mass). (i) Express this in percent by mass. (ii) Determine the molality of chloroform in the water sample.

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15 ppm means 5 parts in million(106) parts. 

∴ % by mass = 15/106 × 100 = 15×10-4 = 1.5×10-3

(ii) Molar mass of chloroform(CHCl3) = 12+1+(3×35.5) = 118.5 g mol-1 

100g of the sample contain chloroform = 1.5×10-3

∴ 1000 g(1 kg) of the sample will contain chloroform = 1.5×10-2

= 1.5×10-2/118.65 mole = 1.266×10-4 mole 

Hence: Molality = 1.266×10-4 m.

13.

Define an organic compound. Give one example.

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Organic compound contains essentially carbon, hydrogen along certain elements like N, P, S, O, halogen, etc., eg: urea, sugar.

14.

How many significant figures are present in the following?(i) 0.0025 (ii) 208 (iii) 5005 (iv) 126.000 (v) 500.0 (vi) 2.0034

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(i) Two, because the zeros in the left of the first nonzero digit are not significant.

(ii) Three significant figures

(iii) Four significant figures

(iv) Three significant figures

(v) Four significant figures

(vi) Five

15.

A sample of drinking water was found to be severely contaminated with chloroform, CHCl3, supposed to be carcinogen. The level of contamination was 15 ppm (by mass)(i) Express this in percent by mass(ii) Determine the molarity of chloroform in the water sample.

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We know that, ppm = {Mass of chloroform}/{Mass of solution} x 106

Given ppm of chloroform = 15

If the mass of solution is 1 kg (1000 gm) the mass of chloroform

= {15 x 1000}/{106} = 0.015 g

It means 1000 g of solution contains 0.015 g of chloroform

Thus the % of the solution = {0.015 x 100}/{1000} = 0.0015%

Because the solution is very dilute and the density of water is 1.0 g mL-1, therefore the mass of the solution will be nearly same to volume of the solution, thus

Molarity = {Mass of chloroform}/{Molar mass of chloroform} x {1000}/{Volume of solution}

= {0.015}/{119.5} x {1000}/{1000} = 12.6 x 10-5 m

= 1.25 x 10-4 m

16.

Express the following in scientific notation: (I) 0.0048 (II) 234,000 (III) 8008 (IV) 500.0

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(I) 4.8 × 10-3 (II) 2.34 × 105 (III) 8.008 × 103 (Iv) 5.000 × 102

17.

One of the statements of Dalton’s atomic theory is given below:“Compounds are formed when atoms of different elements combine in a fixed ratio”Which of the following laws is not related to this statement?(i) Law of conservation of mass (iii) law of multiple proportions. (iii) Law of definite proportions (iv) Avogadro’s law

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(i), (iv). Statements (i) and (iv) involve masses and volume, respectively. Therefore, these are not related to the statements.

18.

How many significant figure are present in the following ?(I) 0.0025 (II) 208 (III) 5005 (IV) 126000

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(I) 2 

(II) 3 

(III) 4 

(IV) 3

19.

Express the following in scientific notation:(I) 0.0048 (II) 234,000 (III) 8008 (IV) 500.0

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(I) 4.8 x 10-3 

(II) 2.34 x 10

(III) 8.008 x 10

(Iv) 5.000 x 102

20.

How many moles of magnesium phosphate, Mg3 (PO3 )2 will contain 0.25 mole of oxygen atoms?(a) 1.25 x 10-2(b) 2.5 x 10-2(c) 0.02(d) 3.125 x 10-2

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Correct option is  : (d)

Strategy : using the mole concept equate the moles of Mg3 (PO4 )2 to the number of atoms of oxygen in the formula of the compound.

Solution : 1 mole of Mg3 (PO4 )2 contains 8 moles of oxygen atoms. 

Therefore 0.25 moles of oxygen atoms are present in 1/8 x 0.25 moles of Mg3 (PO4 )2   = 3.125 x 10-2 moles of Mg3 (PO4 )2 

21.

Name two methods for balancing a chemical equation.

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 Hit and trial method, Oxidation number method.

22.

What would be the SI unit for the quantity pV2 T2 /n?

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SI unit would be N m-2 (m3 ) 2 (K)2 / mol 

N m4 K2 mol-1

23.

Volume of gas at S.T.P is :(A) 22400Litres (B) 22000ml (C) 22.4Litres (D) 24.2Litres.

Answer» (C) 22.4 Litres
24.

How many significant figures are there in (i) 3.070 and (ii) 0.0025?

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(i) 4

(ii) 2

25.

A compound prepared by any method contains the same elements in the fixed ratio by mass e.g. What is name of this law;(A) Law of multiple proportion (B) Law of constant composition(C ) Law of conservation of mass (D) Avogadro’s Law

Answer» (B) Law of constant composition
26.

Express 0.0025 in scientific notation ;(A) 2.0x10-3 (B) 2.5x10-2 (C) 2.5x100-3 (D) 2.5x10-4 .

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(C) 2.5x100-3

27.

Define the term mole.

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One mole is the amount of a substance that contains as many particles or entities as there are atoms in exactly 12 g (or 0.012 kg) of the 12C isotope.

28.

What is Limiting reagent? Identify limiting reagent in reaction between 3.0 g H2 and 29 g O2.

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A limiting reagent is a reactant which is present in lesser amount in a reaction. When it gets consumed, the reaction will not proceed irrespective of the amount of other reactant present in the reaction. It limits the amount of product formed. In other words, it determines the extent of reaction. Consider the reaction between hydrogen and oxygen to form water. It can be represented as:
2H2 + O2 = 2H2O
From the above reaction, it is clear that 2 moles of hydrogen react with 1 mole of oxygen.
Molar mass of H2 = 2 g
Molar mass of O= 32 g
This means that
4 g of H2 reacts with 32 g of O2
3 g of H2 reacts with = (32/4) x 3 g of O2 gas = 24 g
As the given amount of O2 is more than required.
Therefore, O2 is in excess and H2 is limiting reagent here.

29.

Write short notes on Dalton’s Atomic Theory.

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Dalton’s Atomic Theory: Main postulates of
Dalton’s atomic theory are as follow :

(i) Matter is composed of very tiny or microscopic particles called “Atom”.

(ii) Atom is an indivisible particle.

(iii) Atom can neither be created nor be destroyed.

(iv) Atoms of an element are identical in size, shape, mass and in other properties.

(v) Atoms of different elements are different in their properties.

(vi) Atoms combine with each other in small whole numbers.

(vii) All chemical reactions are due to combination or separation of atoms.

30.

In an organic compound, 40% carbon, 6.66% hydrogen and rest oxygen is present. Its vapour destiny is 30. Calculate the empirical formula and molecular formula.

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Percentage of oxygen = 100 - (40 + 6.66) = 100 - 46.6 = 53.4%

Element%Atomic massRelative ratio of atomsSimplest ratio
C401240/12 = 3.33.3/3.3 = 1
H6.661.0086.61/1.008 = 6.56.5/3.3 = 2
O53.41653.4/16 = 3.33.3/3.3 = 1

Hence, empirical formula = CH2O
Now, empirical formula mass
= 12 + (2 × 1) + 16 = 12 + 2 + 16 = 30″
Molecular mass = 2 x Vapour density = 2 × 30 = 60
n = Molecular mass / Empirical formula mass
\(\frac{60}{30}\) = 2
Thus, Molecular formula = (Empirical formula) × n = (CH2O) × 2 = C2H4O2

31.

State Avogadro’s law

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Avogadro’s law states that “equal volumes of all gases, at the same temperature and pressure, have the same number of molecules”.

32.

Round up the following upto three significant figure: (i) 34.216 (II) 10.4107 (III) 0.04597 (IV) 2808

Answer» (I) 34.2 (II) 10.4 (III) 0.0460 (IV) 2810
33.

In chemical analysis, it is found that in 10 g iron chloride, 3.438 g iron and 6.650 g chlorine are present. Calculate the empirical formula of iron chloride. (Fe = 55.8, Cl= 35.5)

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Percentage of iron = \(\frac{3.438}{10}\) × 100 = 34.38%
Percentage of Chlorine = \(\frac{6.65}{10}\) × 100 = 66.5%

Element%Atomic massRelative ratioSimplest ratio
Fe34.3855.834.38/55.8 = 0.60.6/0.6 = 1
Cl66.535.566.5/35.5 = 1.81.8/0.6 = 3

Thus, the empirical formula of iron chloride is FeCl3

34.

Define atomic mass, molecular mass and equivalent weight. In 500 mL solution, 20.7 g potassium carbonate is dissolved. Calculate its molarity. (Molecular mass of K2CO3=138)

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Atomic mass: The atomic mass of an element is defined as the number of times an atom of that element is heavier than an atom of carbon-12. It is expressed in a.m.u. or atomic mass unit. In place of a.m.u., symbol u is used which is known as unified mass.
Atomic mass = Mass of an atom × 1 /12 mass of carbon atom

Molecular mass: Molecular mass of any substance is defined as the average relative mass of its molecules as compared to mass of an atom of carbon-12. Molecular mass is expressed as a.m.u. It is given by,
Molecular mass = Mass of one molecule of substance /(1/12) x mass of carbon -12. ,

Equivalent mass: Quantity of a substance in which is numerically equal to its equivalent mass is called its gram equivalent mass.
Calculation of Molarity:
Molar mass of K2CO3= 138 g/mol
Volume of solution = 500 mL or 0.5 L
Mass of  K2CO= 20.7
Number of moles = 20.7/138 = 0.149
Now,
Molarity = Number of moles/Volume of solution
\(\frac{0.149}{0.5}\) = 0.299 M
Thus, molarity of solution is 0.299 M.

35.

Calculate molar mass of the CO2

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Molar mass of CO2 = (1 x atomic mass of C + 2 × atomic mass of O)
= 1(1 × 12) + (2 × 16)
= 12 + 32 = 44 g/mol.

36.

What is the number of atoms present in 32 g of oxygen gas and 14 g of nitrogen gas?

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Gram atomic mass of oxygen is 16 g
So, 16 g oxygen contains 6.023 × 1023 atoms
Hence 32 g oxygen will contain 6.023 × 1023 × 2 atoms
=12.046 x 1023
Now, gram atomic mass of Nitrogen = 14 g
So, 14 g nitrogen contains 6.023 × 1023 atoms

37.

1.68 g iron contains how many moles of iron? Calculate, the number of atoms in same amount of iron. (At. mass of Fe = 56).

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Number of moles = mass of substance/mass of one mole
\(\frac{1.68}{56}\) = 0.03 moles
1 mole of iron contains 6.023 × 1023 atoms
0.03 moles of iron will contain 0.03 x 6.023 × 1023  atoms
= 1.8 ×1022  atoms

38.

How many atoms of carbon will be present in 0.1 mole of C6H12O6.

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Number of moles of carbon in 1 mol of C6H12O6 = 6
Number of carbon atoms in 1 mole of C6H12O6
= 6 × 6.023× 1023 atoms
Number of carbon atoms is 0.1 mol of C6H12O6
= 0.1 × 6 × 6.023 × 1023 atoms
= 3.6138 × 1023 atoms

39.

State the main principles of Islam.

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The main principles of Islam: 

1. There is only one God and Muhammad is his Prophet, (z’z) Muslims must turn towards Mecca and say their prayers five times a day. 

2. They must fast from dawn to dusk during the holy month of Ramzan. 

3. They must help the poor and needy by giving away a portion of their wealth in charity. 

4. They must make a pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in their lifetime.

40.

What is the fundamental principle for balancing a chemical equation?

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Law of conservation of mass is the fundamental principle for balancing a chemical equation. 

Law of Conservation of Mass: Mass cannot be created and cannot be destroyed.

41.

What is a reversible reaction?

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When a reaction takes place in both directions, it is called reversible reaction. In a reversible reaction, the moment a product is formed it starts changing into reactant.

42.

Distinguish between an exothermic and an endothermic reaction. Amongst the following reactions, identify the exothermic and the endothermic reaction. (i) Heating coal in air to form carbon dioxide. (ii) Heating lime-stone in a lime kiln to form quick lime.

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Exothermic ReactionEndothermic Reaction
The reaction in which heat is released.The reaction in which heat is absorbed.

(i) Exothermic

(ii) Endothermic

43.

Substance which increases the speed of reaction is known as? (a) Catalyst (b) Oxidizing Agent (c) Reducing agent (d) None of these

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Correct answer is (a) Catalyst

44.

Enzymes are which type of catalyst? (a) Negative catalyst (b) Positive catalyst (c) Autocatalyst (d) Bio-catalyst

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(d) Bio-catalyst

45.

What is the function of catalyst in a chemical reaction?

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Catalyst alters the speed of a chemical reaction.

46.

Name the catalyst which facilitates change of vegetable oil to vegetable ghee.

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Name the catalyst Nickel facilitates change of vegetable oil to vegetable ghee.

47.

This is an example of which type of reaction: Zn + CuSO4 → ZnSO4 + Cu?

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Displacement reaction.

48.

How many types of reactions are there on the basis of speed?

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Slow reaction and fast reaction.

49.

What happens chemically when quick lime is added to water?

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Quick lime is CaO. On adding water to it large amount of heat is released, with the formation of Ca (OH)2

CaO + H2O → Ca(OH)2

50.

What is a chemical change?

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A change after which a new substance is formed is called a chemical change.