. Why was the Thomson’s Model of an atom failed? i. It could not explain the screening of negative charges from that of positive ii. It did not tell about the presence of electrons iii. It did not give an idea about the discrete energy levels iv. It explained the atom as a whole to be electrically neutral Choose the correct option from the following:
Only (iii)
Both (i) & (iii)
Only (i)
Both (ii) & (iv)
In an alpha scattering experiment, few alpha particles rebounded because
Most of the space in the atom is occupied
Positive charge of the atoms very little space
The mass of the atom is concentrated in the centre
All the positive charge and mass of the atom is concentrated in small volume
What was the source of alpha particles in Rutherford scattering experiment?
Hydrogen nucleus
Argon nucleus
Helium nucleus
None of these
An alpha particle contains
4 positive charge and 2 mass unit
2 positive charge and 4 mass unit
2 positive charge and 2 mass unit
4 positive charge and 4 mass unit
The nucleons are
Protons and electrons
Neutrons and electrons
Protons and neutrons
None of these
Rutherford’s ‘alpha (α) particles scattering experiment’ resulted in the discovery of
electron (b) (c) (d)
proton
nucleus in the atom
atomic mass
Which of the following correctly represents the electronic distribution in the Mg atom?
3, 8, 1
2, 8, 2
1, 8, 3
8, 2, 2
The isotope deuterium of hydrogen has
No neutrons and one proton
One neutrons and two protons
One electron and two neutron
One proton and one neutron
The electrons present in the outermost shell are called
Valency electrons
Octate electrons
Duplet electrons
Valence electrons
The atomic number of sodium is 11 and its mass number is 23. It has
11 neutrons and 12 protons
12 protons and 11 electrons
11 electrons and 12 neutrons
12 electrons and 11 neutrons
The electronic configuration of chlorine is
2,7
2,8,8,7
2,8,7
2,7,8
The isotope used to remove the brain tumours and treatment of cancer is
U-235
Na-24
Iodine-131
Co-60
Which of the following are true for an element? (i) Atomic number = number of protons + number of electrons (ii) Mass number = number of protons + number of neutrons (iii) Atomic mass = number of protons = number of neutrons (iv) Atomic number = number of protons = number of electrons
(i) and (ii)
(i) and (iii)
(ii) and (iii)
(ii) and (iv)
The ion of an element has 3 positive charges. Mass number of the atom is 27 and the number of neutrons is 14. What is the number of electrons in the ion?
13
10
14
16
The first model of an atom was given by
N. Bohr
E. Goldstein
Rutherford
J.J. Thomson
An atom with 3 protons and 4 neutrons will have a valency of
3
7
1
4
The ------------ is the sum of the number of protons and neutrons in an atom.
Isobar
Atomic mass number
isotone
Atomic number
How many electrons are present in M-shell of an element with atomic number 20?
5
8
12
18
Which scientist gave the concept of fixed energy levels around the nucleus?
Ernest Rutherford
Neils Bohr
J.J.Thomsan
None of these
What prevents an atom from being collapsed?
The nuclear forces
Movement of electrons in discrete energy levels
The electron-electron repulsions
All of these
Which of the following is an incorrect statement in reference with observation in Rutherford’s α-particle scattering experiment?
Some of the α-particles rebound after hitting the gold foil (a few α-particles)
Some of the particles deflected from their path
Some of the particles not pass through the gold foil
Most of the particles pass straight through the gold foil
Why do most of the elements try to participate in the chemical combinations? i. To gain more electrons ii. To achieve Inert Gas configuration iii. To complete their octet iv. To complete their inner shells Choose the correct option among the following
Both (i) & (iii)
Both (ii) & (iii)
Only (ii)
Both (i) & (iv)
An alpha particle is also known as:
subatomic particle
an unionised helium atom
a neutral particle
a doubly (+)ve charged helium ion
Which of the following isotope is used in the treatment of blood cancer?
P-32
I-131
Co-60
any of these
Isobars do not differ in the number of
protons
electrons
neutrons
nucleons
Cathode rays consist of negatively charged particles known as ………………
Electrons
protons
Neutrons
None of these
Canal rays consist of negatively charged particles known as ………………
Electrons
Protons
Neutrons
Neutrino
……………. are the atoms containing same number of neutrons.
isotones
Isobars
isotopes
None of these
The maximum number of electrons in a shell is given by ……………..
2n²
n²
3n²
4n²
Neutrons were discovered by …………….
Ernest Rutherford
Neils Bohar
J.J.Thomsan
James Chadwick
-------------used for treatment of Goitre disease.
What happens when a solution of an acid is mixed with a solution of a base in a test tube? (i) Temperature of the solution decreases (ii) Temperature of the solution increases (in) Temperature of the solution remains the same (iv) Salt formation takes place
(i) and (iv)
(i) and (iii)
(ii) only
(ii) and (iv)
Which one of the following salts does not con-tain water of crystallisation?
Blue vitriol
Baking soda
Washing soda
Gypsum
In terms of acidic strength, which one of the following is in the correct increasing order?
Water < Acetic acid < Hydrochloric acid
Water < Hydrochloric acid < Acetic acid
Acetic acid < Water < Hydrochloric acid
Hydrochloric acid < Water < Acetic acid
Tomato is a natural source of which acid?
Acetic acid
Citric acid
Tartaric acid
Oxalic acid
Brine is an
aqueous solution of sodium hydroxide
aqueous solution of sodium carbonate
aqueous solution of sodium chloride
aqueous solution of sodium bicarbonate
Na2CO3 . 10H2O is
washing soda
baking soda
bleaching powder
tartaric acid
At what temperature is gypsum heated to form Plaster of Paris?
90°C
100°C
110°C
120°C
Sodium carbonate is a basic salt because it is a salt of a
strong acid and strong base
weak acid and weak base
strong acid and weak base
weak acid and strong base
Alkalis are
acids, which are soluble in water
acids, which are insoluble in water
bases, which are insoluble in water
bases, which are soluble in water
Which of the following statements is correct about an aqueous solution of an acid and of a base? (i) Higher the pH, stronger the acid (ii) Higher the pH, weaker the acid (in) Lower the pH, stronger the base (iv) Lower the pH, weaker the base
(i) and (iii)
(ii) and (iii)
(i) and (iv)
(ii) and (iv)
Lime water reacts with chlorine to give
bleaching powder
baking powder
baking soda
washing soda
Nettle sting is a natural source of which acid?
MetiWanoic acid
Lactic acid
Citric acid
Tartaric acid
An aqueous solution turns red litmus solution blue, Excess addition of which of the following solution would reverse the change?
Baking poder
Lime
Ammonium hydroxide solution
Hydrochlororic acid
Calcium phosphate is present in tooth enamel. its nature is-
Basic
Acidic
Neutral
Amphoteric
What is the pH range of our body?
7.0 – 7.8
7.2 – 8.0
7.0 – 8.4
7.2 – 8.4
Rain is called acid rain when its:
pH falls below 7
pH falls below 6
pH falls below 5.6
pH is above 7
Sodium hydroxide turns phenolphthalein solution
pink
yellow
colourless
orange
Which one of the following can be used as an acid-base indicator by a visually impaired (blind) student?
Litmus
Turmeric
Vanilla essence
Petunia leaves
Sodium carbonate is a basic because
it is a salt of strong acid and strong base.
it is a salt of weak acid and strong base.
it is a salt of Strong acid and weak base.
it is a salt of weak acid and weak base.
Setting of plaster of paris takesplace due to
Hydration
dehydration
Oxidation
Reduction
The odour of acetic acid resembles with
Rose
Burning plastics
burning woods
Vinegar
An aqueous solution with pH=7.2 is
Acidic
Basic
Amphoteric
None of these
Plaster of paris is harden by
Giving off carbon-dioxide
combining with water
Giving out water
none of these
Dry HCl does not change the colour of litmus paper. Which is the correct answer ?
The colour of litmus paper changes only in the presence of ions like hydrogen (H+) or hydronium (H3O+) ions only.
dry HCL is not dissociated into any ion only.
Both (A) and (B) are the reasons
None of these
Some fruits like mango, lemon, raw grapes, orange, etc., have a sour taste due to the presence of:
Acetic acid
Citric acid
Lactic acid
Oxalic acid
Zinc granules on treating with an acid X, form the zinc sulphate (ZnSO4) salt along with the evolution of a gas Y which burns with a pop sound when brought near to a burning candle. Identify the acid X and gas evolved Y.
X- Sulphuric acid and Y- Oxygen gas
X- Hydrochloric acid and Y- Oxygen gas
X- Sulphuric acid and Y- Hydrogen gas
X- Hydrochloric acid and Y- Hydrogen gas
Which of the following indicators turn red in an acidic solution? i. Phenolphthalein ii. Litmus iii. Turmeric iv. Methyl orange Choose the correct option:
(i) and (ii)
(ii) and (iii)
Only (ii)
(ii) and (iv)
Dilute acid does not produce carbon dioxide on being treated with:
Marble
Lime
Baking soda
Limestone
The sample of soil from a particular place was tested for its pH value. It came out to be 5. Which one of the following should be added to the soil to make it suitable for the plant growth? i. Calcium chloride ii. Calcium Hydroxide iii. Calcium oxide Choose the correct option:
Both (i) and (ii)
Both (ii) and (iii)
Only (i)
Only (iii)
An ant’s sting can be treated with …………which will neutralise the effect of the chemical injected by the ant’s sting into our skin. Choose the correct option from the following to be filled in the blank space:
Methanoic acid
formic acid
Baking soda
Caustic soda
Bleaching powder is used as a disinfectant for water to:
Make water tastier
Remove all the dirt from water
Make water germ-free
Make water clear
Copper sulphate crystals when heated strongly, lose their water of crystallization to give anhydrous copper sulphate accompanied by a change in color from:
Blue to green
Blue to white
Blue to sky blue
Blue to grey
In the following reaction, identify the salt formed NH4OH (aq) + H2SO4 (aq) → _____ + 2H2O (l)