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Select the correct statement(s).
  • a)
    Cohesive forces are the intermolecular forces between like molecules and adhesive forces are between unlike molecules
  • b)
    A drop maintains its shape if cohesive forces are stronger than adhesive forces
  • c)
    If cohesive forces are weak compared to adhesive forces, drop collapses and spreads into film
  • d)
    Cohesive forces in mercury, consiste of metallic bonds between atoms, are strong; thus it does not wet glass
Correct answer is option 'A,B,C,D'. Can you explain this answer?

Om Desai answered
a) True, cohesive forces are intermolecular forces between like molecules and adhesive forces between unlike molecules.
b) True, only due to cohesive force, all the molecules of droplets(which are like molecule) are attracted towards each other to form drop
c) True, if the cohesive force becomes weak as to adhesive forces, then there will be no force to bind water molecules and the drop will collapse and spread into film.
d) True, It's only due to cohesive force that mercury doesn’t wet the glass.

In comparing gases with liquids , gases have ........ compressibility and...........density.
  • a)
    greater, smalle
  • b)
    greater, greater
  • c)
    smaller, smaller
  • d)
    smaller, greater
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Neha Patel answered
In a gas, the distance between molecules, whether monatomic or polyatomic, is very large compared with the size of the molecules; thus gases have a low density and are highly compressible.Density: The molecules of a liquid are packed relatively close together. Consequently, liquids are much denser than gases.

Hydrogen bonding reduces the quality of water molecules to
  • a)
    repel
  • b)
    attract
  • c)
    compactly arrange
  • d)
    slide over each other
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Shreya Gupta answered
Hydrogen bonding is a type of attractive force that occurs between molecules when a hydrogen atom is covalently bonded to a highly electronegative atom, such as oxygen, nitrogen, or fluorine. In water molecules, hydrogen bonding occurs between the positively charged hydrogen atoms of one water molecule and the negatively charged oxygen atoms of another water molecule. These hydrogen bonds cause the water molecules to attract each other and stick together, which gives water many of its unique properties, such as its high surface tension and its ability to act as a solvent. The hydrogen bonds do not cause the water molecules to repel each other or to compactly arrange, but they do make it more difficult for the molecules to slide over each other, which contributes to the high viscosity of water.

Surface tension of water is 73 dynes cm -1 at 20° C. If surface area is increased by 0.10 m2, work done is
  • a)
    7.3 erg
  • b)
    7.3 x 10erg
  • c)
    7.3 J
  • d)
    0.73 J
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Lavanya Menon answered
Work done = surface tension×Change in area
Surface tension = 73 dyne cm-1 or 73 x 10-3 N/m
Area = 0.10 m2
So, work done = 73×10-3 x 0.10
= 73 x 10-4 J or 73×10-4 x 107 erg
= 7.3×104 erg

The correct value of R is - [aieee-2002]
  • a)
    R = 0.082 litre-atm
  • b)
    R = 8.314 × 107 erg K-1 mol-1
  • c)
    R = 2 k-1 mol-1
  • d)
     None
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Lavanya Menon answered
The different values of R are as follow:-
8.314 J mol-1 K-1, 8.314×107 erg mol-1 K-1, 0.0821 atm-lit mol-1 K-1 or 2 cal mol-1 K-1

Atom which must be present in hydrogen bonding is
  • a)
    hydrogen
  • b)
    sodium
  • c)
    calcium
  • d)
    sulphur
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Nandini Patel answered
A hydrogen bond is the attractive force between the hydrogen attached to an electronegative atom of one molecule and an electronegative atom of a different molecule. Usually the electronegative atom is oxygen, nitrogen, or fluorine, which has a partial negative charge. The hydrogen then has the partial positive charge.

Based on the following statements I and IS, select the correct answer from the codes given.
Statement I
Three states of matter are the result of balance between intermolecular forces and thermal energy of the molecules.
Statement II
Intermolecular forces tend to keep the molecules together but thermal energy of molecules tends to keep them apart.
  • a)
    Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I
  • b)
    Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I
  • c)
    Statement I is correct but Statement il is incorrect
  • d)
    Statement II is correct but Statement I is incorrect
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Geetika Shah answered
Thermal energy is the energy of a body arising from motion of its atoms or molecules. It is directly proportional to the temperature of the substance. It is the measure of average kinetic energy of the particles of the matter and is thus responsible for movement of particles. This movement of particles is called thermal motion. We have already learnt that intermolecular forces tend to keep the molecules together but thermal energy of the molecules tends to keep them apart. Three states of matter are the result of balance between intermolecular forces and the thermal energy of the molecules.

In van der Waals equation of state of the gas law, the constant `b' is a measure of -
[AIEEE-2004]
  • a)
     Intermolecular repulsions
  • b)
     Intermolecular attraction
  • c)
    Volume occupied by the molecules
  • d)
     Intermolecular collisions per unit volume
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Lavanya Menon answered
The correct answer is Option C.
In van der Waals equation of state of the gas law, the constant b is a measure of the volume occupied by the molecules. 
 
It gives the effective size of the gas molecules. The greater value of b indicates a larger size of the molecules and smaller compressible volume.

Dipole-dipole interaction energy between stationary polar molecules is proportional to x and that between rotating molecules is proportional to y. Assume distance between polar molecules as r, then x and y are
  • a)
  • b)
  • c)
  • d)
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Dipole-dipole interaction energy between stationary polar molecules is proportional to 1/ r3 and that between rotating polar molecules is proportional to 1/ r6 where ‘r’ is the distance between polar molecules
Besides dipole - dipole interaction, polar molecules can interact by London forces also.

Arrange ortho, meta and para-nitrophenols in increasing boiling points
  • a)
    para < meta < ortho
  • b)
    ortho < para < meta
  • c)
    ortho = para = meta
  • d)
    ortho < meta < para
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Lavanya Menon answered
Para has max packing efficiency due to its symmetrical structure and it also forms intermolecular H-bonds. Meta derivative has comparatively low packing efficiency but forms intermolecular H-bonds and ortho derivative has the least packing efficiency and does not form intermolecular hydrogen bonds instead it forms intramolecular hydrogen bond which doesn't have any role in increasing the boiling point.

Direction (Q. Nos. 16 and 17) This section contains 2 questions. when worked out will result in an integer from 0 to 9 (both inclusive).
Q. The vapour pressure of benzene C6H6 at 298 K is 95 torr. After 10.00 g of benzene is injected into a 10.0 L bulb at 298 K, how many grams of benzene remain as liquid?
    Correct answer is '5'. Can you explain this answer?

    Question Analysis


    The question provides the initial conditions of a system (vapour pressure of benzene at 298 K) and asks for the final state of the system (grams of benzene remaining as liquid after injection into a bulb). To solve this problem, we need to apply the concept of vapour pressure and use the ideal gas law.

    Solution


    Step 1: Calculate the number of moles of benzene


    Given:
    - Mass of benzene (m) = 10.00 g
    - Molar mass of benzene (M) = 78.11 g/mol

    Using the formula:
    Number of moles (n) = mass / molar mass

    Substituting the given values:
    n = 10.00 g / 78.11 g/mol
    n ≈ 0.128 mol

    Step 2: Calculate the initial number of moles of benzene in the vapor phase


    Given:
    - Total volume of the bulb (V) = 10.0 L
    - Vapour pressure of benzene (P) = 95 torr

    Using the ideal gas law:
    PV = nRT

    Rearranging the formula:
    n = PV / RT

    Substituting the given values:
    n = (95 torr) * (10.0 L) / (0.0821 L·atm/mol·K) * (298 K)
    n ≈ 3.84 mol

    Step 3: Calculate the number of moles of benzene in the liquid phase


    Given:
    - Initial number of moles of benzene = 0.128 mol
    - Number of moles of benzene in the vapor phase = 3.84 mol

    Using the law of conservation of mass:
    Number of moles of benzene in the liquid phase = Initial number of moles - Number of moles in the vapor phase

    Substituting the given values:
    Number of moles of benzene in the liquid phase = 0.128 mol - 3.84 mol
    Number of moles of benzene in the liquid phase ≈ -3.712 mol

    Step 4: Calculate the mass of benzene remaining as liquid


    Given:
    - Molar mass of benzene (M) = 78.11 g/mol

    Using the formula:
    Mass of benzene remaining as liquid = Number of moles of benzene in the liquid phase * Molar mass of benzene

    Substituting the given values:
    Mass of benzene remaining as liquid = -3.712 mol * 78.11 g/mol
    Mass of benzene remaining as liquid ≈ -289.57 g

    Since mass cannot be negative, the negative sign indicates an error in the calculations.

    Step 5: Identifying the error and correcting it


    The error in the calculations is likely due to the assumption that all the benzene injected into the bulb vaporizes. However, in reality, only a fraction of the benzene will vaporize based on its vapour pressure.

    To correct the error, we need to determine the fraction of benzene that vaporizes and subtract it from the initial mass of benzene.

    Step 6: Calculate the fraction of benz

    Which of the following properties of water can be used to explain the spherical shape of rain droplets?
    • a)
      Viscosity
    • b)
      Surface tension
    • c)
      Critical phenomenon
    • d)
      Vapour pressure
    Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

    Naina Bansal answered
    A simple way to form a drop is to allow liquid to flow slowly from the lower end of a vertical tube of small diameter. The surface tension of the liquid causes the liquid to hang from the tube, forming a pendant. When the drop exceeds a certain size it is no longer stable and detaches itself. The falling liquid is also a drop held together by surface tension.

    Choose the correct statement with respect to the vapour pressure of a liquid among the following.
    • a)
      Increases linearly with increasing temperature
    • b)
      Increases non-linearly with increasing temperature
    • c)
      Decreases linearly with increasing temperature
    • d)
      Decreases non-linearly with increasing temperature
    Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

    Sarita Yadav answered
    Vapour pressure is defined as the pressure exerted by the vapours above the liquid surface in equilibrium with the liquid at a given temperature. The vapour pressure of a liquid increases non-linearly with increasing temperature.
    This is because kinetic energy is the function of temperature which means that as the temperature is increased, more molecules will have greater kinetic energies and thus they can escape from the surface of the liquid to the vapour phase resulting in higher vapour pressure.

    The no. of moles per litre in the equation PV = nRT is expressed by - [aieee-2002]
    • a)
       
    • b)
       
    • c)
        
    • d)
      None
    Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

    Dhruv Visariya answered
    It's easy moles per litre means n/Vso by using equation of ideal gas , make some rearrangement.PV=nRT is similar to n/V=P/RTso A is correct.

    A gaseous hydrocarbon gives upon combustion 0.72 g of water and 3.08 g. of CO2. The empirical formula of the Hydrocarbon is : [Jee(Main) 2013, 3/120]
    • a)
       C2H
    • b)
      C3H4
    • c)
      C6H5
    • d)
      C7H8
    Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

    Naina Bansal answered
    General equation for combustion of hydrocarbon:

    CxHy + (x+ y/4)O2 → xCO2 + (y/2)H2O

    Number of moles of CO2 produced = 3.08/44 = 0.07

    Number of moles of H2O produced = 0.72/18 = 0.04

    SO, x / (y/2) = 0.07/0.04 =  7/4

    The formula of hydrocarbon is C7H8

    Hence, the correct option is D.

    Intermolecular forces can be out of the following.
    • a)
      van der Waais' forces
    • b)
      Electrostatic forces existing between two oppositely charged ions
    • c)
      Covalent bond between two like atoms
    • d)
      Gravitational force
    Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

    Shreya Gupta answered
    In molecular physics, the van der Waals forces, named after Dutch scientist Johannes Diderik van der Waals, are distance-dependent interactions between atoms or molecules. Unlike ionic or covalent bonds, these attractions are not a result of any chemical electronic bond, and they are comparatively weak and more susceptible to being perturbed. Van der Waals forces quickly vanish at longer distances between interacting molecules.

    Van der Waals forces play a fundamental role in fields as diverse as supramolecular chemistry, structural biology, polymer science, nanotechnology, surface science, and condensed matter physics. Van der Waals forces also define many properties of organic compounds and molecular solids, including their solubility in polar and non-polar media.

    Van der waals forces include the following except
    • a)
      London forces
    • b)
      dipole - dipole forces 
    • c)
      dipole- include dipole forces
    • d)
      chemical bonding forces
    Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

    Om Desai answered
    Chemical bonding forces are not considered to be part of van der Waals forces. Van der Waals forces include London forces, dipole-dipole forces, and dipole-induced dipole forces.
     

    The molecular velocity of any gas is - [aieee-2011]
    • a)
      Inversely proportional to absolute temperature
    • b)
      Directly proportional to square of temperature
    • c)
      Directly proportional to square root of temperature
    • d)
      Inversely proportional to the square root of temperature
    Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

    Rohit Shah answered
    The average kinetic energy of a gas particle is directly proportional to the temperature. An increase in temperature increases the speed in which the gas molecules move. All gases at a given temperature have the same average kinetic energy. Lighter gas molecules move faster than heavier molecules.

    One of the following properties increase with increase in temperature,
    • a)
      Viscosity
    • b)
      Surface tension
    • c)
      Vapour pressure
    • d)
      Density
    Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

    Naina Bansal answered
    Vapor pressure or equilibrium vapor pressure is defined as the pressure exerted by a vapor in thermodynamic equilibrium with its condensed phases at a given temperature in a closed system. The equilibrium vapor pressure is an indication of a liquid's evaporation rate.

    Direction (Q. Nos. 10-12) This section contains 3 multiple choice questions. Each question has four choices (a), (b), (c) and (d), out of which ONE or  MORE THANT ONE  is correct.
    Q. Select correct statement(s).
    • a)
      The water drop in vacuum is perfectly spherical
    • b)
      The shape of water drop is distorted due to action of gravity
    • c)
      Soaps and detergents drastically decrease the surface tension of water
    • d)
      Due to increase in temperature, surface tension also increases and becomes maximum at critical temperature.
    Correct answer is option 'A,B,C'. Can you explain this answer?

    Lead Academy answered
    The spherical shape is the shape in which it is most stable due to its surface tension. On earth also it is applicable. A drop of water wants to be in a spherical shape but is affected by other forces, so it becomes distorted. The shape is due to surface tension and not pressure. In space there is no force available to distort the spherical shape.
    Adding soaps and detergents that disrupt the intermolecular attractions between adjacent water molecules can reduce the surface tension of water. Because they affect the surface properties of a liquid, soaps, and detergents are called surface-active agents, or surfactants.
     Surface tension decreases when the temperature increases because cohesive forces decrease with an increase in molecular thermal activity.

    Atmospheric pressures recorded in four metro cities are as follows :
     
    Q. Based on the above data, order in which water will boil (starting the earliest) in these cities is
    • a)
      I > III > IV > II
    • b)
      II > IV > III > I
    • c)
      I > III > II > IV
    • d)
      IV > II > III > I
    Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

    Om Desai answered
    For water to boil, it needs to balance the atmospheric pressure exerted on it. It will be easy for water to boil when atmospheric pressure is less. So for the answer, the pressure would be arranged from least pressure to highest pressure and this will be the order of decreasing ease of boiling point.

    Direction (Q. Nos. 16-20) This section contains 5 multiple choice questions. Each question has four choices (a), (b), (c) and (d), out of which ONE or MORE THAN ONE are correct.
    Q. 
    Identify the products formed at the electrodes upon electrolysis of molten ICI.
    • a)
      I2 at cathode
    • b)
      Cl2 at anode
    • c)
      I2 and Cl2 at anode
    • d)
       Cl2 at cathode
    Correct answer is option 'A,C'. Can you explain this answer?

    Puja Pillai answered
    To understand the products formed at the electrodes upon electrolysis of molten ICI (sodium chloride), we need to consider the process of electrolysis and the reactions occurring at the electrodes.

    Electrolysis is a process in which an electric current is passed through an electrolyte (a substance that conducts electricity when dissolved in water or molten form) to bring about a chemical change. During electrolysis, positive ions migrate towards the negative electrode (cathode) and negative ions migrate towards the positive electrode (anode).

    - At the cathode (negative electrode):
    The positive ions are attracted to the cathode and gain electrons, leading to their reduction. In the case of molten ICI, the positive ions are sodium ions (Na+). Upon gaining electrons, sodium ions are reduced to form sodium metal (Na). Therefore, the product formed at the cathode is sodium metal.

    - At the anode (positive electrode):
    The negative ions are attracted to the anode and lose electrons, leading to their oxidation. In the case of molten ICI, the negative ions are chloride ions (Cl-). Upon losing electrons, chloride ions are oxidized to form chlorine gas (Cl2). Therefore, the product formed at the anode is chlorine gas.

    Therefore, the correct options for the products formed at the electrodes upon electrolysis of molten ICI are:

    a) I2 at cathode (incorrect): Since the positive ions are sodium ions (Na+), iodine (I2) is not formed at the cathode.

    b) Cl2 at anode (correct): The negative ions, chloride ions (Cl-), are oxidized to form chlorine gas (Cl2) at the anode.

    c) I2 and Cl2 at anode (correct): While chlorine gas (Cl2) is formed at the anode, iodine (I2) is not formed during the electrolysis of molten ICI.

    d) Cl2 at cathode (incorrect): Chlorine gas (Cl2) is formed at the anode, not at the cathode.

    Hence, the correct options are (b) Cl2 at anode and (c) I2 and Cl2 at anode.

    A chemist decides to find the vapour pressure of water by the gas saturation method . 100 L of N2 gas is passed through 65.44 g of water. After passage of the gas, 63.13 g water remained. The temperature of water is 298 K.
    Thus, vapour pressure of water is
    • a)
      23.86 mm
    • b)
      652.13 mm
    • c)
      676 mm
    • d)
      736.14 mm
    Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

    Tanishq Tiwari answered
    Given:
    - Initial weight of water = 65.44 g
    - Final weight of water = 63.13 g
    - Volume of N2 gas passed = 100 L
    - Temperature of water = 298 K

    To find:
    Vapour pressure of water

    Solution:
    Step 1: Calculate the moles of N2 gas passed
    The volume of N2 gas passed is given as 100 L. Since the gas is at room temperature and pressure, we can use the ideal gas law to calculate the moles of N2 gas.

    PV = nRT

    Where:
    P = pressure (unknown)
    V = volume of gas (100 L)
    n = moles of gas (unknown)
    R = ideal gas constant (0.0821 L atm/mol K)
    T = temperature (298 K)

    Solving for n, we get:
    n = PV / RT

    Substituting the given values, we get:
    n = (P * 100) / (0.0821 * 298)

    Step 2: Calculate the moles of water vaporized
    The change in weight of water can be used to calculate the moles of water vaporized.

    Initial weight of water = 65.44 g
    Final weight of water = 63.13 g

    Change in weight = Initial weight - Final weight
    = 65.44 g - 63.13 g
    = 2.31 g

    Since the molar mass of water is 18 g/mol, we can calculate the moles of water vaporized using the formula:
    moles = weight / molar mass

    Substituting the given values, we get:
    moles = 2.31 g / 18 g/mol

    Step 3: Calculate the vapour pressure of water
    The vapour pressure of water can be calculated using the formula:
    vapour pressure = moles of water vaporized / moles of N2 gas passed

    Substituting the calculated values, we get:
    vapour pressure = (2.31 g / 18 g/mol) / n

    Now, substitute the value of 'n' calculated in Step 1 to get the final answer.

    Final Answer:
    The vapour pressure of water is approximately 23.86 mm. (Option A)

    Direction (Q. Nos. 15) Choice the correct combination of elements and column I and coloumn II  are given as option (a), (b), (c) and (d), out of which ONE option is correct.
    Q. Variation of vapour pressure with temperature is given by 
    Graphically
    Match the parameters in Column i with their values in Column II and select answer from codes given
    • a)
      a
    • b)
      b
    • c)
      c
    • d)
      d
    Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

    Manisha Mehta answered
    The vapor pressure of a liquid varies with its temperature, as the following graph shows for water. The line on the graph shows the boiling temperature for water. As the temperature of a liquid or solid increases its vapor pressure also increases. Conversely, vapor pressure decreases as the temperature decreases.

    Passage II
    Variation of log10 p with 1/T is given in the following graph (pressure in bar)
     
    Q. Enthalpy of vaporisation based on this data is
    • a)
      460.6 cal mol -1
    • b)
      -460.6 cal mol-1
    • c)
      200.0 cal mol -1
    • d)
      - 200.0 cal mol -1
    Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

    We have, log p2/p1 = ∆Hvap / 2.303 R [1/T2-1/T1]  
    Or log p2-log p1 = ∆Hvap / 2.303 R [1/T2-1/T1]
    On putting necessary value
    0.5-0.25 = ∆Hvap / 2.303 2 [2.5 10-3 - 5 10-3]
    ∆Hvap=-0.25× 2.303× 2/2.5× 10-3
    ∆Hvap = -460 cal mol-1

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