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1.

State the two developments that led to the formation of Bohr’s model of atom.

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(1) Dual character of the electromagnetic radiations i.e. wave like and particle like properties, and

(2) Atomic spectra explained only by assuming quantized electronic energy levels in atoms.

2.

Line spectra is formed by ……………… A) atoms B) molecules C) ions D) protons

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Correct option is  A) atoms

3.

In this figure magnetic field and electric field are………. each other.A) parallel to B) perpendicular to C) intersect D) None of these

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Correct option is  B) perpendicular to

4.

De-Broglie concept cannot be applied to a moving cricket ball. Why?

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A moving cricket ball will have a wave like character but the wave length of the wave would be very small. So, this concept cannot be applied to a moving cricket ball.

5.

What is the number of waves in nth orbit?

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Number of waves in nth orbit

\(\mathrm{\frac{Circumference\,of\,the\,orbit}{Wavelength}}\)

=2πr/λ = 2πr /(ℎ/mv) = 2πmvr/h

= 2π(nh /2π )/h =n

6.

Calculate the ratio of K.E and P.E of an electron in an orbit? (For competitive exam)

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K.E. = Ze2/2r

P.E. = -Ze2/r

∴ P.E. = –2K.E

∴ K.E/P.E = - 1/2

7.

The energy of electron in the nth Bohr orbit of H-atom is …………(A) \(-\frac{2.18\times 10^{-16}}{n^2}J\) (B) \(-\frac{2.18\times 10^{-18}}{n}J\) (C) \(-\frac{2.18\times 10^{-18}}{n^2}J\) (D) \(-\frac{2.18\times 10^{-16}}{n}J\)

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Option : (C) \(-\frac{2.18\times 10^{-18}}{n^2}J\)

8.

Electrons are emitted with zero velocity from a metal surface when it is exposed to radiation of wavelength 6800 Å. Calculate threshold frequency (V0) and work function (W0) of the metal.

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Wavelength of the radiation, λ = 6800 Å = 6800 x 10-10 m

Work function of the metal, W0 = hv0 = hc/λ

= {6.626 x 10-34 Js x 3 x 108 ms-1}/{6800 x 10-10 m}

= 2.91 x 10-19 J

and threshold frequency, v0 = W0/h = {2.92 x 10-19 J}/{6.626 x 10-34 Js} = 4.41 x 1014 s-1

or, v0 = 4.41 x 1014 Hz

9.

Which of the following ions is larger in size ? A) Na+B) Mg2+C) Al3+ D) H+

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Correct option is  A) Na+

10.

Correct ionization energy order in following set of elements is ……………… A) C > O > NB) N > O > C C) O > N > C D) N > C > O

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Correct option is  B) N > O > C

11.

How much energy is required for the removal of only electron present in the hydrogen atom?

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∆E = E− E

= 0 − (−1312 kj mol−1

= 1312 kj mol−1

12.

Calculate the numbers of electrons which will together weigh one gram

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Mass of an electron = 9.1 x 10-28 g

Or

9.1 x 10-28 g contains = 1 electron

Therefore 1g contains = 1/9.1 x 10-28 *1 = 1.098 x 1027 electrons

13.

Calculate the number of electrons which will together weigh one gram.

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Mass of electron = 9.1 x 10-31 kg = 9.1 x 10-28 g

∴ 9.1 x 10-28 g = 1 electron

or, 1 g = {1 electron x 1 g}/{9.1 x 10-28 g} 

= 1.099 x 1027 electron

14.

Electromagnetic radiation of wavelength 242 nm is just sufficient to ionize the sodium atom. Calculate the ionization energy of sodium in KJ mol-1.

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Wavelength of radiation, λ = 242 nm = 242 x 10-9 m

Energy (per mole) of the photons = {NA.hc}/{λ}

= {6.023 x 1023 mol-1 x 6.626 x 10-24 Js x 3 x 108 ms-1}/{242 x 10-9 m}

= 4.95 x 105 J mol-1

= 494 kJ mol-1

This energy is equal to the ionization energy of sodium. Therefore, Ionisation energy of sodium = 495 kJ mol-1

15.

When light with a wavelength of 400 nm falls on the surface of sodium, electrons with a kinetic energy of 1.05 x 105J Mol-1 are emitted.(i) What is the minimum energy needed to remove an electron from sodium?(ii) What is the maximum wavelength of light that will cause a photoelectron to be emitted?

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E = hv = \(\frac{hc}{\lambda}\)

Wavelength \(\lambda\) = 400 nm = 400 × 10−9m

\(\therefore\) E = \(\frac{6.626\times10^{-34}Js\times3.0\times10^{-9}m}{400\times10^{-9}m}\)

= 4.969 × 10−19 J

Energy of one mole of photons

= 4.969 × 10−19 J x 6.022 × 1023 mol−1

= 29.923 × 104

= 2.99 × 105 J mol−1

(i) The minimum energy needed to remove one mole of electrons from sodium

= (2.99 − 1.05) × 105 J mol−1

= 1.94 × 105 J mol −1​​​​​​​

\(\therefore\) The minimum energy for one electron from sodium

\(\frac{1.94\times10^5Jmol^{-1}}{6.022\times10^{23}electron\,mol^{-1}}\)

= 0.322 × 10−18

= 3.22 × 10−19J

(ii) Maximum wavelength of light

\(\lambda=\frac{hc}{E}\)

\(\frac{6.626\times10^{-34}Js\times3.0\times10^8ms^{-1}}{3.22\times10^{-19}J}\)

= 6.17 × 10−17m

= 617 × 10−9m

= 617 nm

16.

To which orbit the electron in H-atom will jump on absorbing 12.1 eV energy?

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According to Bohr's theory, Energy of electron in nth orbital of H-atom with Atomic number (Z) = \(-13.6\frac{2^2}{n^2}\)eV

\(\therefore\) The energy of ground state electron in H-atom = -13.6 eV

Now, it absorbs 12.1 eV energy.

So, its energy increase to -13.6 + 12.1 = - 0.85 eV

\(\therefore\) E = -13.6\(\frac{z^2}{n^2}\)eV

-0.85 = -13.6 x \(\frac{(1)^2}{n^2}\) (\(\because\) for hydrogen Z = 1)

\(\therefore\) n2 \(\frac{13.6}{0.85}\) = 16

\(\therefore\) n = 4

Hence, the electron in H-atom jumps to 4th orbit on absorbing 12.1 eV energy.

17.

What is the maximum number of emission lines when the excited electron of a H atom in n = 6 drops to the ground state?

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Number of spectral lines = {n(n - 1)}/{2}

= {6(6 - 1)}/{2} = 30/2

= 15 emission lines.

18.

What is the distance of separation between 3rd and 4th orbit of H-atom?

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Distance of 3rd orbit

d3\(\frac{52.9\times n^2}{z}\)

\(\frac{52.9\times(3)^2}{1}\)

= 476.1 pm

Distance of 2nd orbit

d2\(\frac{52.9\times n^2}{z}\)

\(\frac{52.9\times(2)^2}{1}\)

= 211.6 pm

\(\therefore\) Distance of separation between 3rd and 4th orbit of H-atom

= Distance of 3rd orbit – Distance of 2nd orbit from the nucleus

= 476.1 − 211.6

= 264.5 pm

19.

The energy associated with the first orbit in the hydrogen atom is -2.18 x 10-18 J atom-1. What is the energy associated with the fifth orbit?

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Energy of the first orbit in a H atom = -2.18 x 10-18 J atom-1

Energy of the 5th orbit in a H atom = -{2.17 x 10-18 J atom-1}/{(5)2}

= -8.72 x 10-10 J atom-1

20.

1 pm = ……………. m A) 10-3B) 10-9C) 10-12D) 10-6

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Correct option is  C) 10-12

21.

What is photo electric effect? Explain it on the basis quantum theory.

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Photo electric effect: It is defined as the emission of electrons when light is shone onto a material. Electrons emitted in this manner are called photo-electrons. Photo electric effect on the basis of quantum theory:

(i) Electrons can only absorb or emit energy in discrete amounts called quanta (packets).

(ii) Energy of each quanta (photon) is directly proportional to frequency of radiation.

E= hv

Where E = Energy of photon

h = Planck′s constant

v = Frequency of radiation

22.

Calculate the wavelength of a tennis ball of mass 60 gm moving with a velocity of 10 m per second.

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Given, 

m = 60 gm = \(\frac{60}{1000}\)= 6 x 10-2 kg

v = 10 m/sec

According to de-Broglie equation,

\(\lambda=\frac{h}{mv}\)

\(\frac{6.626\times10^{-34}Js}{6\times10^{-2}kg\times10\,m/sec}\)

= 1.104 × 10−33 m

23.

“No two electrons of same atom have same set of four quantum numbers”. This principle is known as …………….. A) Hund’s principle B) Aufbau principle C) Pauli’s exclusion principleD) Heisenberg uncertainty principle

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C) Pauli’s exclusion principle

24.

Name the elements and its valency having electronic configuration 2, 8, 3.

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Name of the element is Aluminium (Al). its Valency is 3.

25.

Why hydrogen should be placed in group I ?

Answer» Hydrogen should be placed in group I, since it has only one electron in its outermost shell.
26.

Why noble gases do not show much of chemical reactivity?

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Noble gases having closed valence shell configuration as ns2 np6 . The valence shell orbitais of noble gases are completely filled by electrons and it is very difficult to alter this stable arrangement by the addition or removal of electrons. Because of these reasons noble gases do not show much of chemical reactivity

27.

Why do you think the noble gases are placed in a separate group?

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The noble gases are placed in a separate group because these are unreactive and present in a very low concentration in the atmosphere and their properties do not resemble with any other group so they are placed in a separate group.

28.

The bond angle in C2H2 molecule is A) 109° 28′B) 120° C) 180°D) 107°

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Correct option is  D) 107°

29.

Carbon has four electrons in its valence shell. How does carbon attain stable electronic configuration.

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By sharing four electrons with other atoms.

30.

The electronic configuration of carbon in excited state is …………………. A) 1s2 2s2 2p1y2p1z B) 1s2 2s1 2p1x2p1y2p1z C) 1s2 2s2 2p1x 2p1y D) 1s2 2s2 2p2x

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B) 1s2 2s1 2p1x2p1y2p1

31.

Give reasons:(i) Sodium metal is kept in kerosene oil.(ii) Platinum, gold and silver are used to make jewellery.(iii) Tarnished copper vessels are cleaned.

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(i) Na, K, Li etc. are very reactive so these metals react vigorously with atmospheric oxygen to form oxides. Storing them in oil prevents their oxidation. 

(ii) Platinum, gold and silver are least reactive, so they are not corroded by air and water easily. 

(iii) Copper vessels get tarnished by reacting with air and water, due to which a layer is formed mainly contains black copper oxide and green copper hydroxide which is basic in nature. The citric acid in lemon dissolves this layer and washes off easily.

32.

An element A which is a part of common salt and kept under kerosene reacts with another element B of atomic number 17 to give a product C. When an aqueous solution of product C is electrolysed then a compound D is formed and two gases are liberated.(a) What are A and B ?(b) Identify C and D.(c) What will be the action of C on litmus solution ? Why ?(d) State whether element B is a solid, liquid or gas at room temperature.(e) Write formula of the compound formed when element B reacts with an element E having atomic number 5.

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(a) A is sodium and B is chlo rine

(b) C is sodium chloride and D is sodium hydroxide

(c) C will have no effect on litmus solution since it is neutral in nature.

(d) B is a gas at room temperature.

(e) EB 3

33.

What is the common name of methanal ?

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Formaldehyde

34.

Fill in the following blanks with suitable words :(a) The basis for modern periodic table is………(b) The horizontal rows in a periodic table are called……….(c) Group 1 elements are called………(d) Group 17 elements are known as………(e) Group 18 elements are called…….(f) According to Newlands’ classification of elements, the properties of sulphur are similar to those of oxygen because sulphur is the………. element starting from oxygen.

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(a) Atomic number .

(b) Periods.

(c) Alkali metals .

(d) Halogens .

(e) Noble Gases .

(f) Eighth.

35.

Name the following aromatic compound(a) toluene (b) aniline (c) phenol (d) furan

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Toluene is aromatic compound.

36.

Give the common name and IUPAC name of the simplest aldehyde.

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Common name:

formaldehyde

IUPAC name: methanal

37.

Identify the functional group present in the following compound(a) aldehyde (b) bromine (c) carboxylic (d) both bromine and carboxylic group

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 (d) both bromine and carboxylic group

38.

Identify the functional group present in the following compound and name it according to IUPAC system :CH3OH

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Alcohol group;

Methanol

39.

Which is not true about homologous series? (a) They have same general formula. (b) They differ from other by CH3 group. (c) They have same functional group. (d) They have same chemical properties.

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(b) They differ from other by CH3 group.

40.

The legal measures to prevent plastic pollution come under the ……………….. Protection Act 1988. (a) forest (b) wildlife (c) environment (d) human rights

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(c) Environment

41.

Fill in the blanks. 1. ……… named carbon. 2. Buckminster Fullerene contains ……… carbon atoms. 3. Compounds with same molecular formula and different structural formula are known as …………4. Different methods of formation of carbon is the main reason for its ………… 5. There are ………… plastic resin codes.

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1. Antoine Lavoisier 

2. 60 

3. isomer 

4. Allotropy 

5. 7

42.

The upper and lower homologue of C2H5OH are respectively (a) methyl alcohol and butyl alcohol (b) ethyl alcohol and propyl alcohol (c) butyl alcohol and propyl alcohol (d) propyl alcohol and methyl alcohol 

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The upper and lower homologue of C2H5OH are respectively propyl alcohol and methyl alcohol.

43.

Give the name and structural formula of one homologue of HCOOH.

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Ethanoic acid; CH3COOH.

44.

Fill in the following blanks with suitable words :(a) The process of burning of a hydrocarbon in the presence of air to give CO H O, heat and light is known as………(b) The sodium salt of a long chain fatty acid is called………………..(c) is better than soap for washing clothes when the water is hard.(d) The organic acid present in vinegar is………………..

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(a) Combustion

(b) Soap

(c) Detergent

(d) Ethanoic acid

45.

State whether the following statement is true or false :The minimum number of carbon atoms in a ketone molecule is two.

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The statement is-

False

46.

What is the next higher homologue of methanol (CH3OH) ?

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Ethanol (C2H5OH)

47.

The upper and lower homologue of C2H5OH are respectively. (a) methyl alcohol and butyl alcohol (b) ethyl alcohol and propyl alcohol (c) butyl alcohol and propyl alcohol (d) propyl alcohol and methyl alcohol

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(d) propyl alcohol and methyl alcohol

48.

Give reason:Air holes of a gas burner have to be adjusted when the heated vessels get blackened by the flame.

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The vessels blacken due to deposits of black carbon particles on it which is caused due to incomplete combustion of fuel. Air holes are adjusted so that air enters through the holes and helps in complete combustion of the fuel.

49.

Why acetic acid is called glacial acetic acid?

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Acetic acid has very low melting point i.e. 290 K, hence it freezes during winters in cold countries. So it is called glacial acetic acid.

50.

Why does carbon forms large number of compounds?

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Carbon forms large number of compounds because of tetravalency and catenation property. 

Tetravalency – Carbon has valency 4, to attain noble gas configuration carbon share its valence electrons with other elements like hydrogen, chlorine, etc. 

Catenation – Carbon also shows the property of self-linking in which it forms long, branched or cyclic chains to form large number of compounds.