Chemistry Section 14


  • The correct atomic weight sequence is Co > Ni > Fe.
  • The limit of the visible spectrum is 3800 to 7600 A°.
  • The wave-number of the second line in the Lyman series is 3R/4.
  • The magnetic quantum number specifies the orientation of orbitals.
  • The azimuthal quantum number defines the angular momentum of an electron.
  • The energy of one mole of photons with a frequency of 4×10^14 Hz is 159.6 kJ.
  • Helium (He) shows more ideal behavior at 0°C.
  • When a gas is heated from 300K to 600K at constant pressure, its kinetic energy becomes double.
  • The volume of gas becomes twice at 546 K when pressure is constant.
  • The gas with a density of 1.964 g dm^-3 at 273 K and 76 cm Hg is CO2.
  • (CH3)3CBr is hydrolyzed by SN1 mechanism.
  • Grignard reagent is treated with H2O to form hydrocarbon.
  • Grignard reagent gives carboxylic acid with CO2.
  • The law of traids is applicable to Cl, Br, I.
  • The concept of telluric helix was developed by A.E de Chancourtois.
  • Elements in group 18 exist as monoatomic molecules.
  • The element with electronic configuration [kr] 4d10, 4f14, 5s2, 5p6, 5d1, 6s2 belongs to the f-block.
  • The bridge element among the options is Be.
  • The common oxidation state of lanthanides is +3.
  • The most soluble substance in water among the options is MgSO4.
  • The aqueous solution with the highest boiling point is 0.15 m CaCl2.
  • The mass of 3.2 moles of ammonia (NH3) gas is 54.4 grams.
  • The moles in 22.2 grams of Calcium chloride (CaCl2) are 0.2 moles.
  • The mass percent of silver in AgNO3 is 63.5%.
  • The percent of iron in the ore with a mass of 35.8 grams and iron mass of 27.9 grams is 78% Fe.
  • The molecular formula of a compound with empirical formula C2H6O and molar mass 138 g/mole is C6H18O3.
  • The molecular formula of a compound with empirical formula CH2 and molar mass 56 g/mole is C4H8.
  • The density of argon gas at 30°C and 1.05 atm is 1.68 g/L.
  • Ethyl Mercaptan (C6H5-CO-CH3) is used as an indicator in volumetric analysis.
  • The poisonous gas in jet plane exhaust fumes is carbon monoxide (CO).
  • The O-O linkage is present in H2SO8.
  • The number of lone pairs in XeOF4 is 1.
  • Argon gas was discovered by Ramsay.
  • SO2 reacts with Cl in sunlight to form Sulphuryl chloride.
  • The oxidation state +1 for phosphorus is found in H3PO2.
  • The electric bulb filament is made of tungsten.
  • Tetraethyl lead is used as a petrol additive.
  • The average salinity of seawater is 3.5%.
  • Ethyl Mercaptan is added to LPG cooking gas for imparting a detectable smell.
  • Marsh gas is methane (CH4).
  • Potassium Permanganate is used for purifying drinking water as an oxidizing agent.
  • The pH of a 0.001 M solution of Nitric acid (HNO3) is 3.
  • The set of quantum numbers not allowed is n=2, l=2, m1=1, ms=-1/2.
  • Smelting is used to reduce an ore.
  • MnO2 is the amphoteric oxide of manganese.
  • Forth flotation is a process used for the concentration of ore.
  • Carbon is used as a reducing agent in smelting.
  • Parke’s process is used in the extraction of silver.
  • In the extraction of iron, the reaction Fe2O3+3CO forms 2Fe+3CO2.
  • The formula of Gypsum is CaSO4.2H2O.
  • Orthophosphoric acid has a basicity of 3.
  • The electronic configuration of Calcium (Ca) atom is Ar, 4s2.
  • The chemical symbol for Tungsten is W.
  • The composition of ‘Golden spangles’ is PbCrO4.
  • The lead pencil does not contain any percentage of lead; it’s a misconception.
  • The compound formed in the Borax bead test is Metaborate.
  • Noble gases are called zero group elements because they have both zero valency and zero electronegativity.
  • The chemical symbol for Tungsten is W.
  • The compound Galena has the formula PbS.
  • The percentage of lead in a lead pencil is actually zero; there is no lead present in pencils.
  • In the Borax bead test, a Metaborate compound is formed.
  • Water molecule has a V-shaped geometry.
  • The shape of I3- (tri-iodine) ion is linear.
  • BeCl2 has a hybridization of type Sp.
  • Molecular Orbital Theory is also called Antibonding theory.
  • The formula for Cassiterite, an ore of tin, is SnO2.
  • The percentage of gold in ‘Golden spangles’ is zero; it does not contain gold.
  • Ethylene diamine is a bidentate ligand.
  • Methyl orange indicator is used when the acid is strong.
  • The reaction 2HI ⇌ H2 + I2 follows Kp = Kc relationship.
  • Lucas reagent reacts the fastest with (CH3)3COH.
  • The empirical formula for the compound with 24g carbon, 2g hydrogen, and 64g oxygen is CHO2.
  • Noble gases are called zero group elements due to their zero valency and zero electronegativity.
  • The element with the chemical symbol W is Tungsten.
  • The composition of ‘Golden spangles’ is PbCrO4.
  • Passing SO2 solution over K2Cr2O7 turns it green.
  • If a bivalent metal has an equivalent weight of 12, its oxide’s molecular weight will be 40.
  • The weight of a metal with an equivalent of 12 that gives 0.475g of its chloride is 0.18g.
  • To produce 224 ml of H2 by reacting with an acid, 7.5g of Zinc (at. Wt=65) is required.
  • AgCl is not soluble in HNO3.
  • Curd in water is formed by the anions of soap, Sodium hexadecanoate and Sodium octadecanoate.
  • Nitrogen atom in pyridine has Sp2 hybridization.
  • The IUPAC name for pyridine is Azine.
  • There are 16 isomeric aldoses possible for the molecular formula C6H12O6.
  • The systematic name of sucrose is 1-α-D- glucopyranosyl-2-β-D-fructopyranoside.
  • Treatment of sucrose with conc. HNO3 results in Nitrosucrose.
  • Alpha (α) particles are helium (He) nuclei with a charge of 2e.
  • Elements emitting natural radioactivity are known as radioactive elements.
  • An alpha particle is a helium nucleus comprising two protons and two neutrons with a charge of 2e.
  • In SI base units, 1 Bq is equal to 1 disintegration per second.
  • Enzymes are examples of ‘globular’ proteins.
  • Steel tubes are used when ammonia is used as a refrigerant in a vapor compression cycle.
  • The solution remaining after crystal formation is called the mother liquor.
  • Rayon is an artificial manmade fiber.
  • Human brain and heart are composed of 73% water.
  • Carbon, Diamond, and Graphite are together called allotropes.
  • Actinides are elements with atomic numbers from 89 to 103.
  • A falling barometer indicates rainfall.
  • One fathom is equal to 6 feet.
  • Metal-bearing rocks are called ores.
  • Soil pollution is caused by acid rain.
  • Radiation causes skin cancer.
  • The practical problem in hydrogen production is its weight.
  • [Pt(NH3)]Cl2 produces 3 ions.
  • Stone is a solid substance.
  • Barrett’s esophagus is an example of metaplasia.
  • Ethylene gas is used for artificial ripening of green fruit.
  • Phonon is the quantum of an elastic wave.
  • The concept of ensemble was introduced by Gibbs.
  • Water has stronger London dispersion forces.
  • Urea as a fertilizer contains 46% N.
  • Honey is the most viscous substance.
  • Aufbau’s principle is not the name of any scientist.
  • Animal wastes are commonly used for the generation of biogas.
  • The electronic configuration of Sodium is 1s2,2s2,2p6,3s1.
  • Air is a mixture.
  • The elements used for the formation of alloys include Chromium.
  • The bond energy of H-F is 562 kJ/mol.
  • Benzene gives mainly substitution reactions.
  • The chemical formula of sand is SiO2.
  • Sand and Naphthalene can be separated by the sublimation method.
  • The boiling point of a liquid is determined to check its purity and nature.
  • Ethyl alcohol shows a high boiling point due to hydrogen bonding.
  • The boiling point of ethyl alcohol is 78°C.
  • Sublimation is the process in which solid changes directly into vapors without passing through the liquid state.
  • The pH of milk is 6.5-7.
  • The % of N in KNO3 is 13.86%.
  • Isotone refers to elements that have the same number of neutrons.
  • Schwartz introduced the term “Concentration window” for drawing arbitrary lines of demarcation.
  • Algae serves as an aquatic solar fuel cell.
  • One-third of the solar flux absorbed by Earth’s surface is used to drive the hydrologic cycle.
  • Polyamides are synthetic polymers commonly known as Nylon.
  • The rate of ozone formation depends on the flux of ultraviolet radiation.
  • Traffic policemen on duty at busy street crossings during heavy traffic rush hours are advised to use oxygen tanks.
  • Earth absorbs radiation in the visible range but emits radiation at the same rate in the infrared.
  • The mass of one mole of Iodine is 254g.
  • Atoms of all elements always contain protons in the nucleus.
  • Chemistry is derived from the Greek language.
  • A metallic atom loses its valence electron to form a cation.
  • An acid-base reaction is always exothermic.
  • The size of Na+ ion is smaller than the size of a Na atom.
  • Urea is a synthetic fertilizer.
  • All metals do not form acidic oxides.
  • The smallest particle that is indivisible is an atom.
  • Diamond is one of the allotropic modifications of carbon.
  • When radiation of light passes through a prism, it undergoes refraction.
  • Petra means rock.
  • The radiations with the highest speed are gamma radiations.
  • Radiations with negative charge are beta radiations.
  • The discovery of proton resulted from the process of canal rays.
  • Nitrate (NO3) ions are obtained by the process of nitrification.
  • Hookworm is a parasitic worm that infects the small intestine.

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