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151.

Define 1. Interface 2. Desorption.

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1. Interface: The surface of separation of the two phases where the concentration of adsorbed molecule is high is known as interface.

2. Desorption: The process of removing an adsorbed substance from the substance is called desorption.

152.

Define Desorption.

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Removal of adsorbate from the surface of adsorbent is known as desorption. 

153.

The extent of surface adsorption does not depend on (a) Nature of the adsorbent (b) Pressure (c) Temperature (d) Density

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The extent of surface adsorption does not depend on Density

154.

Which one of the following colloid has spherical shape?(a) AS2S3 (b) Fe(OH)3 (c) W3O5 (d) dust

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AS2S3 has spherical shape

155.

The shape of tungstic acid W3O5 sol is …….(a) spherical (b) disc (c) plate like (d) rod like

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(d) rod like

156.

Consider the following statements. (i) Colloidal solutions are quite stable and are not affected by gravity (ii) Colloids diffuse more readily through membranes (iii) Colloidal solutions show colligative properties Which of the above statement is / are correct? (a) (i) & (iii) (b) (ii) & (iii) (c) (ii) only (d) (iii) only

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(a) (i) & (iii)

157.

Which will be adsorbed more readily on the surface of charcoal and why; NH3 or CO2 ?

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1. The gaseshaving low critical temperature are adsorbed slowly, while gases with high critical temperature are adborbed readily.

2. Among CO2 , and NH3 , NH3 will be more readily adsorbed on the surface of the charcoal. This is because the critical temperature of ammonia gas is quite high than the CO2 . Hence, it easily combines with the materials than the CO2 whether it is solid, liquid or any gases.

158.

Which will be adsorbed more readily on the surface of charcoal and why, NH3 or CO2?

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Due to high critical temperature and easily liquefiable gas NH3 is more readily adsorbed on the surface of charcoal.

159.

What is meant by shape selective catalyst? 

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 The catalytic reaction that depends upon the structure of the catalyst and size of the reactant and product molecules is called shape selective catalyst. e.g. Zeolite.

160.

What is shape selective catalyst?

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The catalytic reaction that depends upon the pore size e of the catalyst and also the size of reactant and product molecules is called shape selective catalysis. 

e.g. Zeolites are good shape selective catalyst.

161.

Classify the following in lyophilic and lyophobic colloid:(a) As2S3(b) Gum(c) Starch(d) Au sol.

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Lyophilic colloids: Gum and Starch
Lyphobic colloids: As2S3 and Au sol.

162.

At the equilibrium position in the process of adsorption ___________.(i) ΔH > 0(ii) ΔH = TΔS(iii) ΔH > TΔS(iv) ΔH < TΔS

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(ii) ΔH = TΔS

163.

Match the followingAV3O5i.High density polyethyleneBziegler - Nattaii.PANCPeroxideiii.NH3DFinely divided FeivH2SO4ABCD(a)(iv)(i)(ii)(iii)(b)(i)(ii)(iv)(iii)(c)(ii)(iii)(iv)(i)(d)(iii)(iv)(ii)(i)

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(a) (iv) (i) (ii) (iii)

164.

Assertion (A) : Physical adsorption occurs at low temperature. Reason (R) : in physical adsorption, weak Van der Waals force of attraction exist. Other weak forces exist in physical adsorption are dipole-dipole interaction and dispersion forces. As these forces are weak, heat of adsorption is low. (a) Both A and R are correct but R is not correct explanation of A. (b) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.(c) Both A and R are wrong.(d) A is correct but R is wrong.

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(b) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.

165.

Which one of the following is an example for homogeneous catalysis? (a) manufacture of ammonia by Haber’s process (b) manufacture of sulphuric acid by contact process (c) hydrogenation of oil(d) Hydrolysis of sucrose in presence of all HCI

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(a) Hydrolysis of sucrose in presence of all HCl 

Both reactant and catalyst are in same phase. i.e. (1)

166.

Physical adsorption is inversly proportional to ………(a) volume (b) concentration (c) temperature (d) all of these

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(c) temperature

167.

Collodion is a 4% solution of which one of the following compounds in alcohol – ether mixture? (a) Nitroglycerine (b) Cellulose acetate (c) Glycoldinitrate (d) Nitrocellulose

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(a) Nitrocellulose

pyroxylin (nitro cellulose)

168.

Fill in the blanks1. Adsorption occurs at fixed sites called ………2. Gases like NH3 , SO3 and CO2 are …………… as have greater Van der Waals force of attraction. 3. gases like H2 , N2 , O2 have low critical temperature and ….. slowly.4. A plot between the amount of adsorbate adsorbed and pressure or concentration of adsorbate at constant temperature is called ……5. Freundlich adsorption isothermal equation is applicable fo adsorption of ……6. During World War I ….. gas mask was employed 7. ….. is used to create high vaccum in vessels.8. In blast furnace .….. is used for drying air 9. For dehydration and also purification of gases like CO2 , N2 , CI2 , O2 and He …….. and are employed.10. …… is employed in the softening of hard water to adsorb Ca2+ and Mg2+ ions

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1. active centres 

2. easily liquefiable 

3. Permanent, adsorbed 

4. Adsorption isotherm 

5. gases on solid surface 

6. charcoal 

7. Activated charcoal 

8. silica gel

9. alumina, silica

10. Permutit

169.

Gold numbers of protective eolloids, A, B, C and D are respectively 0.50, 0.01, 0.10 and 0.005. The correct order of the stability of colloids is ……..(a) B &lt; D &lt; A &lt; C (b) D &lt; A &lt; C &lt; B (c) C &lt; B &lt; D &lt; A (d) A &lt; C &lt; B &lt; D

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(d) A < C < B < D

170.

Fill in the blanks 1. The surface of separation of the two phases where the concentration of adsorbed molecule is high is known as ……2. In adsorption, if the concentration of a substance in the interface is high, it is called ………3. The process of removing a adsorbed substance from the surface is called ……4. Adsorption is always accompanied by decrease in ……5. A term …… is used for sorption of gases on metal surfaces6. M.C. Bain introduced a term …… to represent the simultaneous adsorption and absorption. 7. In chemical adsorption, gas molecules are held to the surface by formation of chemical bond and nearly ……… is given out as heat of adsorption 8. In physical adsorption …… exist between adsorbent and adsorbate 9. Heat of adsorption is low hence physical adsorption occurs at …….10. ……… involves the formation of activated complex with appreciable activation energy.

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1. interface 

2. positive adsorption 

3. desorption 

4. free energy 

5. occlusion 

6. sorption 

7. 400kJ/rnole

8. Van der Waals forces of attraction 9. low temperature 

10. Chemisorption

171.

Noble gases are adsorbed by …… (a) anhydrous CaCl2 (b) Fe(OH)3 (c) Conc. H2SO4 (d) activated charcoal

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(d) activated charcoal

172.

Assertion (A) : Gases like SO2 , NH3 and CO2 are readily adsorbed. Reason (R) : SO2 , NH3 and CO2 are easily liquefiable as have greater van der WaaI’s forces of attraction and adsorbed readily. (a) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A. (b) Both A and Rare wrong. (c) A is correct but R is wrong. (d) A is wrong but R is correct.

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(a) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.

173.

What are the different methods used for reduction of metal oxide used for reduction of metal oxide into metal?

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I. By heating

II. By chemical – Smelting, Aluminothermite process.

III. Auto reduction

OR

IV.  Electrolytic reduction

174.

Match the items of Column I and Column II.Column IColumn II(i) Butter(a) dispersion of liquid in liquid(ii) Pumice stone(b) dispersion of solid in liquid(iii) Milk(c) dispersion of gas in solid(iv) Paints(d) dispersion of liquid in solid

Answer» (i) → (d) (ii) → (c) (iii) → (a) (iv) → (b)
175.

In the following questions a statement of assertion followed by a statement of reason is given. Choose the correct answer out of the following choices.(i) Assertion and reason both are correct and the reason is correct explanation of assertion.(ii) Assertion and reason both are correct but reason does not explain assertion.(iii) Assertion is correct but reason is incorrect.(iv) Both assertion and reason are incorrect.(v) Assertion is incorrect but reason is correct.Assertion : Colloidal solutions show colligative properties.Reason : Colloidal particles are large in size.

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(ii) Assertion and reason both are correct but reason does not explain assertion.

176.

What is the difference between physisorption and chemisorption?

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PhysisorptionChemisorption
1. In this type of adsorption, the adsorbate is attached to the surface of the absorbent with weak Van der Waal’s forces of attraction.1. In this type of adsorption, strong chemical bond is formed between the absorbate and the surface of the absorbent.
2. No new compound is formed in the process.2. New compounds are formed at the surface of the adsorbent.
3. It is generally found  to be reversible in nature.3. It is usually irreversible in nature.
177.

Which of the following has minimum gold number?(a) Gelatin(b) Albumin of egg(c) Gum arabic(d) Starch

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The answer is (a) Gelatin

178.

Name a method of refining of metal which are available in minute quantities and impurities are not very different in chemical properties. 

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Chromatographic method.

179.

Which of the following is the size of the colloidal particle?(a) 100 μm diameter – 1000 μm diameter (b) 1 mμ to 1 μm diameter (c) 1 mμ to 100 μm diameter (d) 1 μm to 1 μm diameter

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(b) 1 mμ to 1 μm diameter

180.

Explain about ultrafiltration.

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1. The pores of ordinary filter papers permit the passage of colloidal solutions. In ultrafilteration, the membranes are made by using collodion, cellophane or visiking.

2. Vhen a colloidal solution is filtered using such a filter, colloidal particles are separated on the filter and the impurities are removed as washings.

3. This process is quickened by application of pressure. The separation of sol particles from electrolyte by fikration through an ultrafilter is called ultrafiltration. 

4. Collodian is 4% solution of nitrocellulose in a mixmre of alcohol and water.

181.

Give reason why a finely divided substance is more effective as an adsorbent.

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Adsorption is a surface phenomenon. Therefore, adsorption is directly proportional to the surface area. A finely divided substance has a large surface area. Both physisorption and chemisorption increase with an increase in the surface area. Hence, a finely divided substances behaves as a good absorbent.

182.

Define gold number.

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The gold number is defined as the number of milligrams of a hydrophilic colloid that will just prevent the precipitation of 10 mL of a gold sol on the addition of 1 mL 10% NaCl solution.

183.

Which types of elements are extracted by oxidation method?

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Nonmetals are extracted by oxidation method.

184.

What is the principle of vapour phase method ?

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Metal should form volatile compound with given reagent at low temperature. Volatile compound of metal should be unstable at high temperature. 

185.

Explain why soaps do not show saponification in acidic medium?

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Saponification value of soaps depends on the amount of base required to saponify therefore soaps do not show saponification in acidic medium.

186.

Write the name of catalyst which convert methanol to gasoline.

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Zeolite catalyst ZSM-5 is used for converting methanol into gasoline.

187.

Explain why finely divided substance is more effective adsorbent.

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Adsorption is a surface phenomenon. The extent of adsorption depends on the surface area, therefore adsorption is directly proportional to surface area. A finely divided substance like nickel, platinum and porous substances like charcoal, silica gel provide large surface area. Hence, finely divided substances behave as good adsorbent.

188.

Write an example of each type of emulsion.

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1. Oil-in-water (O/W): milk

2. Water in oil (W/O): Butter

189.

Which of the following act as catalyst in the oxidation of alcohol into acetic acid? (a) pepsin (b) diastase (c) micoderma (d) urease

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(c) micoderma

190.

Which catalyst is used in the hydrolysis of urea? (a) micoderma (b) zymase(c) pepsin (d) urease

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Urease is used in the hydrolysis of urea

191.

Which one of the following is lyophobic colloid?(a) Protein sol (b) Starch sol (c) Gel (d) Gold sol

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(d) Gold sol

192.

An example of liquid aerosol is ……….. (a) Soda water (b) Milk (c) Fog (d) Inks

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An example of liquid aerosol is Fog

193.

Which of the following is an example of Emulsion?(a) mayonnaise (b) shaving cream (c) fumes (d) paint

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(a) mayonnaise

194.

List two applications of adsorption.

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(a) The gas masks function on principle of adsorption. 

(b) Chromatography is based on adsorption phenomenon.

195.

The precipitation power of ions are in the order Al3+ &gt; Ba2+ &gt; Na+ . Similarly [Fe(CN)6]4- SO42- Cl-. Give the reason behind this.

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1. A negative ion causes the precipitation of positively changed sol and vice versa.

2. When the valency of ion is high, the precipitation power increased. So in cations the precipitation power order is Al3+ > Ba2+ > Na and in anions the precipitation power order is [Fe(CN)6]4- > SO42- > Cl-.

3. The precipitation power of electrolyte is determined by finding the minimum concentration required to cause precipitation of sol in 2hrs. This value is called flocculation value. The smaller the flocculation value, greater will be precipitation.

196.

What are the applications of adsorption in chemical analysis?

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(1) In the preparation of gas masks using activated charcoal to avoid poisonous gases like CO, CH4 etc.     

(2) Froth floatation method used for concentration of sulphide ores is based on adsorption. 

(3) Silica gel can be used to remove moisture and to control humidity.     

(4) Ion exchange method used to soften water is based on adsorption.     

(5) Adsorption chromatography is used to purify and separate pigments, harmones etc.     

(6) Charcoal powder can remove coloured impurities from sugar.     

(7) Charcoal is used for making high vacuum.     

(8) The cleaning action of soaps and detergents.     

(9) Formation of stable emulsions in cosmetics and syrups etc.     

(10) In heterogeneous catalysis.

197.

In the following questions a statement of assertion followed by a statement of reason is given. Choose the correct answer out of the following choices.(i) Assertion and reason both are correct and the reason is correct explanation of assertion.(ii) Assertion and reason both are correct but reason does not explain assertion.(iii) Assertion is correct but reason is incorrect.(iv) Both assertion and reason are incorrect.(v) Assertion is incorrect but reason is correct.Assertion : Coagulation power of Al3+ is more than Na+.Reason : Greater the valency of the flocculating ion added, greater is its power to cause precipitation (Hardy Schulze rule).

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(i) Assertion and reason both are correct and the reason is correct explanation of assertion.

198.

What is the role of adsorption in heterogenous catalysis?

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Role of adsorption in a catalytic reaction. The role of heterogeneous catalysis has been explained on the basis of adsorption theory postulated by Faraday. 

According to it: Due to unsatisfied valences forces on the catalyst surface, the molecules of the gaseous reactants get adsorbed in unimolecular layer.Due to increased concentration of the reacting substances on the surface of the solid catalyst the chemical action is accelerated. 

199.

How is the electrical charge of the colloidal particles responsible for the stability of colloidal sols? 

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The electrical charges of the particles prevent them from coming together due to electrostatic repulsion. All the dispersed particles in a colloidal solution carry the same charge while the dispersion medium has equal and opposite charge.

200.

The movement of dispersion medium under the influence of electric potential is called ……… (a) Electrophoresis (b) Cataphoresis (c) Electro osmosis (d) Electro dialysis

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(c) Electro osmosis