Important Objectives for Chemistry XI 2015



Important Objectives for Chemistry XI  2015

1.         The oxidation potential of hydrogen electrode is 0.00 volt.

2.         The pH of 0.01M HCl solution is 2.

3.         The oxidation number of oxygen in H2O2 is –1 and in OF2 is +2.

4.         The volume of 1 gm of H2 gas at STP is 11.2 dm3.

5.         The oxidation number of ‘N’ in NO21¯ and NO31¯ are +3 and +5 respectively.

6.         Volume of 1 mole of chlorine gas at STP is 22.4 dm3.

7.         Shorter the bond length, higher will be bond energy.

8.         pH  +  pOH  =  14.

9.         Oxidation takes place at anode while reduction at cathode.

10.       Evaporation is a cooling process.

11.       The blue colour of CuSO4 is due to the water of crystallization, [Cu(H2O)4]2+.

12.       4Be9  +  2He4   ¾¾¾¾® 6C12  +  0n1

13.       No. of electrons in Mg2+ is 10 and in O2¯ is 10.

14.       1s2, 2s2 2px1 is the electronic configuration of Boron.

15.       Cations have smaller radii than its neutral atom.

16.       Anions are larger in size than its parent atom.

17.       The shape of orbital for which l = 1 is dumb-bell.

18.       A solution which tends to resist changes in its pH is called Buffer.

19.       Shape of sp-hybrid orbital is Linear.

20.       Shape of sp2-hybrid orbital is Trigonal.

21.       Shape of sp3-hybrid orbital is Tetrahedral.

22.       There are 2 significant figures in 0.0021.

23.       The oxidation number of ‘Cr’ in K2Cr2O7 is +6.

24.       The substances undergoing decrease in oxidation no. is called Oxidizing Agent.

25.       The substances undergoing increase in oxidation no. is called Reducing Agent.

26.       Water rises in capillary tube due to Capillary Action (Surface Tension).

27.       CO2 has zero dipole moment due to its linear structure.

28.       The oxidation no. of Cl in HOCl is +1 and in HClO4 is +7.

29.       KMnO4 is an example of Oxidizing Agent.

30.       1 M solution of KMnO4 contains 158 gm/litre.

31.       1 N solution of KMnO4 contains 31.6 gm/litre.

32.       The shape of CH4 is Tetrahedral.

33.       The shape of C2H4 is Trigonal.

34.       The shape of C2H2 is Linear.

35.       3.2 gm of O2 gas at STP has a volume 2.24 dm3.

36.       pH is the negative logarithm of Hydrogen Ion Concentration, [H+].

37.       The oxidation No. of ‘Mn’ in KMnO4, K2MnO4, MnO2 and MnSO4 are +7, +6, +4 and +2 respectively.

38.       The shape of H2O is Angular.

39.       7.3 is the pH of human blood.

40.     35.5 g of Cl2 gas at STP has a volume 11.2 dm3.

41.       1 N solution of oxalic acid contains 63 g/litre.

42.       The empirical formula of acetylene is CH.  Its molecular formula will be C2H2 if its molecular mass is 26.

43.       During electrolytic conduction, cations are attracted towards cathode while anions are attracted towards anode.

44.     A graph of volume with 1/P is straight line.

45.    Reaction between an acid and alcohol is called Esterification.

46.       Aqueous solution of Na2CO3 is basic in nature.

47.       Aqueous solution of NH4Cl is acidic in nature.

48.       The oxidation number of N in NCl3 is +3.

49.       The oxidation number of C in C2H6O is –2.

50.    Universal indicator turns green in neutral solution.

51.     Universal indicator turns yellow at pH  6.

52.     Universal indicator turns blue at pH  8.

53.       The amount of heat of neutralization for strong acid and strong base is about 13700 calories.

54.       Fast reactions possess low energy of activation.

55.       Slow reactions have high energy of activation.

56.       Each orbital in an atom can be completely described by Quantum Numbers.

57.     The addition of HCl to H2S solution decreases the ionization of H2S.

58.     A catalyst increases the velocity of a reaction but decreases Ea.

59.     The reactions catalysed by sunlight are called Photochemical Reactions.

60.    The e/m ratio of canal rays is the lowest when hydrogen is taken in the discharge tube.

61.     The negative ion tends to expand with the increase of negative charge on it.

62.       I.P. decreases in a group from top to bottom.

63.       I.P. increases along each period.

64.     Cesium is the most electropositive element.

65.     Fluorine is the most electronegative element.

66.       Atomic radii increases down each group.

67.       Atomic radii decreases along each period.

68.       Dipole moment  =  Charge  x  distance between the charges.

69.     1st I.P. is always less than 2nd I.P.

70.       It is easier to remove electron from Mg than to Mg+.

71.H     If DE.N. between bonding atoms is greater than 1.7 than the bond between them will be ionic.

72.     If DE.N. < 1.7, than the bond will be covalent.

73.     Water forms concave meniscus in glass tube due to greater adhesive forces.

74.     Mercury forms convex meniscus in a glass tube due to greater cohesive forces.

75.       Wetting liquids always form concave meniscus.

76.       Non-wetting liquids always form convex meniscus.

77.     Surface tension is inversely proportional to the temperature.

78.     Viscosity of liquid decreases with the rise of temperature (2% per degree).

79.     Viscosity of gases increases with the rise of temperature.

80.       Pmoist gas  =  Pdry gas  +  Pwater vapours.

81.       Partial pressure of a gas  =  Mole fraction  x  Total pressure.

82.       Rate of diffusion of a gas is inversely proportional to the square root of the density (Molecular wt) of the gas.

83.       Value of ‘R’ in dm3-atm is 0.0821.

84.       Value of ‘R’ in N-m or Joule is 8.3143.

85.     6.02  x  1023 molecules of N2 gas at STP has a volume 22.4 dm3.

86.       0°C  =  273.16 K.

87.       K  =  °C  +  273.

88.    The lowest possible temperature at which all molecular motion ceases to exist is called Absolute Zero.

89.       1 atm  =  14.7 lb/inch2 (Psi).

90.       1 atm  =  101325 (1.01325 x 105)  N/m2.

91.     1 a.m.u.  =  1.67 x 10¯24 gm  =  1.67 x 10¯27 Kg.

92.       The value of ‘h’ in J.S. is 6.627 x 10¯34.

93.       92U238  ¾¾¾¾® 90Th234  +  2He4

94.     The radius of Bohr’s orbit is found out to be 0.529 °A.

95.     1°A  =  10¯10 m  =  10¯8 cm.

96. As the multiple bonds are shorter, they have greater bond energies than single bond.

97.     s-p sigma bond is stronger than s-s sigma bonds.

98.     p-p sigma bond is stronger than s-p or s-s sigma bonds.

99.       s-orbitals do not take part in p-bond formation.

100.     The bond angle in CH4 is 109. 28° while in C2H4 is 120°.

101.   Alpha rays have higher ionizing power than b and g rays.

102.     Density, Pressure, M.P, B.P and Refractive Index are Intensive Properties.

103.     Enthalpy, Internal Energy, Mass, Volume and Mole are Extensive Properties.

104.   W is + when work is done on system.

105.   W is – when work is done by the system.

106.   The difference of potential, create between a metal and solution of its salt is called Electrode Potential of the metal.

107.     Potential associated with oxidation is called Oxidation Potential.

108.     Potential associated with reduction is called Reduction Potential.

109.     Metals placed in the electro chemical series above hydrogen act as anode (they are oxidised) while below hydrogen acts as cathode (they are reduced).

110.     If the sign of electrode potential is positive, then the reaction is spontaneous, and the electrode acts as anode whereas if the sign is negative then the electrode act as cathode.

111.     The ratio F/NA represents an electronic charge.

112.     Ethyl alcohol is an ester.


M.C.Qs on Oxidation Number ....Unit # 10

M.C.Qs  on Oxidation Number ....Unit # 10


1.  Which one is incorrect regarding oxidation?
(a)
It involves addition of oxygen to a substance or removal of hydrogen from a compound.
(b)
It involves the loss of electron and is always accompanied by an increase in oxidation number.
(c)
It always occurs at cathode.
(d)
All of the above.

2.  Which one is incorrect regarding reduction?
(a)
It involves addition of hydrogen to a substance or removal of oxygen from oxides.
(b)
It involves the gain of electron and is always accompanied by a decrease in oxidation number.
(c)
It always occurs at anode.
(d)
All of the above.

3.         Which one is an example of oxidation reaction?
(a)
Cl
+
e-
¾¾®
Cl
 

 
 
 
(b)
H2O
 
 
¾¾®
H+
+
OH
 
 
 
(c)
Ag+
+
Cl
¾¾®
AgCl
 

 
 
 
(d)
Al
-
3e
¾¾®
Al3+
 

 
 
 

4.         Which one is an example of reduction reaction?
(a)
C
+
O2
¾¾¾¾®
CO2
 

 
 
 
(b)
Fe3+
 
 
¾¾¾¾®
Fe2+
 

 
 
 
(c)
H2
 
 
¾¾¾¾®
2H+
 

 
 
 
(d)
Zn
 
 
¾¾¾¾®
Zn2+
 

 
 
 

5.         Which one is incorrect regarding oxidizing agent?
(a)
It provides nascent oxygen either on decomposition or on reaction with other substance.
(b)
It acts as electron acceptor.
(c)
It undergoes decrease in oxidation number.
(d)
It always oxidizes itself.

6.         Which one is incorrect regarding reducing agent?
(a)
It provides nascent hydrogen either on decomposition or on reaction with other substance.
(b)
It acts as electron donor.
(c)
It undergoes an increase in oxidation number.
(d)
It always reduces itself.

7.  Which one of the following reactions involves oxidation and reduction?
(a)
NaBr
+
HCl
¾¾¾¾®
NaCl
+
HBr
 
 
 
(b)
HBr
+
AgNO3
¾¾¾¾®
AgBr
+
HNO3
 
 
 
(c)
H2
+
Br2
¾¾¾¾®
2HBr
 

 
 
 
(d)
Na2O
+
H2SO4
¾¾¾¾®
Na2SO4
+
2H2O
 
 
 

8.         Which one of the following is not an oxidation-reduction reaction?
(a)
MgO
+
2HCl
¾¾¾¾®
MgCl2
+
H2O
 
 
 
(b)
Mg
+
HCl
¾¾¾¾®
MgCl2
+
H2
 
 
 
(c)
Cu
+
4HNO3
¾¾¾¾®
Cu(NO3)2
+
2H2O
+
2NO2
 
(d)
Cu
+
2H2SO4
¾¾¾¾®
CuSO4
+
2H2O
+
SO2
 

9.         Which one of the following equation does not represent a redox reaction?
(a)
Ba2+
+
SO42
¾¾¾¾®
BaSO4
 

 
 
 
(b)
Br2
+
2I
¾¾¾¾®
2Br
+
I2
 
 
 
(c)
Cl2
+
S2–
¾¾¾¾®
S
+
2Cl
 
 
 
(d)
Cu2+
+
Zn
¾¾¾¾®
Cu
+
Zn2+
 
 
 

10.       Which one is incorrect regarding oxidation number?
(a)
It shows the extent of oxidation or reduction.
(b)
Free elements have zero oxidation number.
(c)
It may have fractional value and it may be zero.
(d)
It is a number without positive or negative sign.

11.    When oxidation number of a specie increases in a chemical reaction, the specie is said to be:  
(a)
Oxidized
(b)
Reduced
(c)
Electrolyzed
(d)
Hydrolyzed

12.  The oxidation number of an element in the free state is always:
(a)
0
(b)
+1
(c)
+2
(d)
-1

13.   The oxidation number of oxygen in a molecule is not -2 when it is bonded to a …… atom.
(a)
Ne
(b)
S
(c)
Br
(d)
F

14.     The oxidation number of oxygen in OF2 is:
(a)
+1
(b)
+2
(c)
-2
(d)
-1

15.    The oxidation number of oxygen in peroxides (e.g. Na2O2, H2O2, BaO2, and SrO2) is:
(a)
-1
(b)
-1
(c)
- ½
(d)
+2

16.    The oxidation number of oxygen in superoxides (e.g. KO2, RbO2, and CsO2) is:
(a)
-1
(b)
-2
(c)
- ½
(d)
+2

17.   The oxidation number of hydrogen is +1 in its compounds except in:
(a)
Covalent hydrides
(b)
H2O
(c)
Ionic hydrides
(d)
CH4

18.       The oxidation number of Pt in K2PtCl6 is:
(a)
+2
(b)
+4
(c)
+3
(d)
-4

19.       The oxidation number of W in WO3 is:
(a)
+5
(b)
+2
(c)
+3
(d)
+6

20.       The oxidation number of Ni in Ni(CO)4 is:
(a)
+5
(b)
+4
(c)
Zero
(d)
+3

21.       The oxidation number of carbon in C12H22O11 is:
(a)
+12
(b)
-12
(c)
Zero
(d)
+4

22.       The oxidation number of chlorine in HClO4 is:
(a)
+1
(b)
+7
(c)
+5
(d)
+3

23.       The oxidation number of S in SO32- is:
(a)
-4
(b)
+4
(c)
-2
(d)
+6

24.       The oxidation number of S in S2O32- is:
(a)
+2
(b)
+4
(c)
-2
(d)
+2.5

25.       In which of the following substances does sulphur exhibits is highest oxidation state?
(a)
S8
(b)
SO2Cl2
(c)
Na2S4O6
(d)
Na2S2O3

26.       When Cl ions are converted to Cl2, the oxidation number of chlorine increases from:  
(a)
-1 to +1
(b)
-1 to zero
(c)
-1 to -2
(d)
-1 to +2

27.       The most common oxidation state of an element is -2. The number of electrons present in its             outermost shell is:
(a)
4
(b)
6
(c)
5
(d)
2
28.       Which one of the following formulae contains nitrogen with an oxidation state of +5?
(a)
NH4+
(b)
N2O5
(c)
NO2
(d)
N2O

29.       The electronic configuration of an element is 1s2, 2s2 2p5. In a chemical reaction, it is most likely to
(a)
Donate two electrons
(b)
Gain one electron
(c)
Donate one electron
(d)
Gain two electrons

30.       An atom has 3 electrons in its valence shell. It is most likely to have following oxidation state?
(a)
-3
(b)
-5
(c)
+2
(d)
+3

31.    What is the oxidation number associated of the element with oxygen in each of the following radicals?
            (i).        CrO42–                            (ii).       ClO41–                                   (iii).      PO43–                           (iv).      PbO22–
(a)
+6, +7, +5, +2
(b)
+6, +5, +5, +4
(c)
+2, +5, +7, +6
(d)
+5, +6, +2, +7

32.       What is the oxidation number of Mn in the following compounds?
            KMnO4, K2MnO4, MnO2, MnCl2
(a)
+7, +6, +4, +2
(b)
+7, +2, +6, +4
(c)
+6, +4, +7, +2
(d)
+7, +4, +6, +4

33.       What is the oxidation number of Cl in the following compounds?
            Cl2O, HOCl, NaClO3, AuCl3, ClF
(a)
+1, +1, +5, -1, -1
(b)
+1, +2, +5, -1, +1
(c)
+1, -1, +3, -1, +1
(d)
+3, +1, +5, -1, -1

34.       In which of the following formulae contains Mn in its highest oxidation state?
(a)
MnO2
(b)
MnO41
(c)
MnO42-
(d)
Mn(OH)3

35.       In which of the following formulae contains P in its highest oxidation state?
(a)
P2O72
(b)
P4
(c)
PO33
(d)
PH3

36.       In which of the following formulae contains C with oxidation state of -2?
(a)
CO
(b)
Al4C3
(c)
C2H6O
(d)
HCO31

37.       In which of the following formulae contains C with oxidation state of +4?
(a)
C6H12O6
(b)
C6H10O5
(c)
CO
(d)
None of them

38.       In which of the following formulae contains Cr with oxidation state of +3?
(a)
K2Cr2O7
(b)
H2CrO4
(c)
CrO3
(d)
None of them

39.       In which of the following formulae contains O in its highest oxidation state?
(a)
Na2O
(b)
KO2
(c)
OF2
(d)
O2F2

40.       In the reaction; Zn + H2SO4  ¾¾¾¾®  ZnSO4 + H2, which element is reduced?
(a)
H
(b)
O
(c)
Zn
(d)
S

41.       In the reaction; 2HBr + H2SO4  ¾¾¾¾®  SO2  +  Br2  +  2H2O, which element is oxidized?
(a)
S
(b)
Br
(c)
H
(d)
O

42.       In the reaction; Zn  + I2  ¾¾¾¾®  ZnI2, which element is oxidized?
(a)
Zinc atom
(b)
Zinc ion
(c)
Iodine atom
(d)
Iodide ion



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