Atoms and Molecules
Atoms and Molecules, Chemistry, Science, IX
Questions
Samples of water have been sourced from a river, a tap and a rainwater harvesting tank. However, upon testing, all the samples contain hydrogen and oxygen in the ratio of 1 : 8 by mass irrespective of the source of water. Which of the following laws does this prove?
- Law of conservation of mass
- Law of multiple proportions
- Law of definite proportions
- Law of atomic theory of matter
- None of these
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
(a). Law of conservation of mass states that mass can neither be created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction.
(b). The law of definite proportions states that in a chemical substance the elements are always present in definite proportions by mass.
(c). Dalton's atomic theory states that matter consists of indivisible particles called atoms and that atoms of a given element are all identical and can neither be created nor destroyed.
- (a), (b) and (c)
- (a) and (c)
- (b) and (c)
- (c) only
- (a) only
The combining capacity of an element is called its
- molar mass
- atomic mass unit
- valency
- Avogadro constant
- mole
Which of the following statements are incorrect?
(a). An ion is a charged particle.
(b). Ionic compunds are formed from a combination of metals with non-metals.
(c). A negatively charged ion is called an anion.
- (a) and (b) only
- (b) and (c) only
- (a) and (c) only
- All of the above
- None of these
Which of the following molecules is/are triatomic?
(a). NH3
(b). H2O
(c). CO2
- (a) only
- (b) only
- (c) only
- (b) and (c)
- (a), (b) and (c)
The atomic mass of zinc is 65.37 u. Which of the following is the correct weight of 1 atom of zinc?
- 9.21 X 1021 grams
- 1.08 X 10-22 grams
- 1.08 X 1022 grams
- 10.85 x 1021 grams
- 0.09 X 10-22 grams
Match the following symbols with the names of corresponding elements:
| Symbols | Elements |
| a. Ag | 1. Iron |
| b. Fe | 2. Lead |
| c. Pb | 3. Silver |
- a - 1, b - 2, c - 3
- a - 2, b - 1, c - 3
- a - 3, b - 1, c - 2
- a - 2, b - 3, c - 1
- a - 3, b - 2, c - 1
What is the correct number of hydrogen atoms in 0.25 moles of water?
- 2
- 12.05 x 1023
- 0.18 x 1023
- 3.01 x 1023
- 0.75 x 1023
Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?
(a). Atoms of most elements are able to exist independently.
(b). Atoms form molecules and ions.
(c). An atom is a group of molecules tightly held together by attractive forces.
- (a) only
- (b) only
- (c) only
- (a) and (b)
- (a) and (c)
What is the mass of one molecule of water?
- 0.33 X 10-23
- 2.66 X 10 -23
- 6.02 X 1023
- 1.99 X 10 -23
- 2.99 X 10 -23
What is the number of grams of Cr in 85 grams of Cr2S3?
- 200 grams
- 104 grams
- 244.7 grams
- 163.4 grams
- 44.2 grams
Directions: In the question given below, there are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark your answer as per the codes provided below:
A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is true but R is false.
D. A is false but R is true.
E. Both A and R are false.
Assertion (A): Graphite and diamond though made from carbon, show different properties.
Reason (R): This supports Dalton's atomic theory of matter.
- A
- B
- C
- D
- E
Directions: In the questions given below, there are two statements labelled as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark your answer as per the codes provided below:
A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is true but R is false.
D. A is false but R is true.
E. Both A and R are false.
Assertion: In water, 1 gram of hydrogen combines with 16 grams of oxygen. In hydrogen peroxide, 1 gram of hydrogen combines with 8 grams of peroxide.
Reason: The ratio of oxygen in water and hydrogen peroxide combining with the same amount of hydrogen is the law of multiple proportions.
- A
- B
- C
- D
- E
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
(a). Naturally occurring oxygen is a mixture of atoms of slightly different masses called isotopes.
(b). Formula mass and not molecular mass is used for a substance whose constituent particles are ions.
(c). Basic radicals carry negative charge.
- (a) only
- (b) only
- (c) only
- (a) and (b)
- (b) and (c)
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
(a). The word “mole” was introduced in 1896 by Wilhelm Ostwald.
(b). The mass of 1 mole of a substance is equal to its relative atomic or molecular mass in grams.
(c). The quantity of a substance can be characterised by the valency of its molecules.
- (a) only
- (b) only
- (c) only
- (a) and (b)
- (a), (b) and (c)
Which of the following is paired incorrectly with its chemical name and chemical formula?
- Baking soda - Sodium bicarbonate NaHCO3
- Washing soda - Sodium carbonate NaC03.10H2O
- Soda ash - Sodium carbonate Na2 CO3
- Marble chips - Calcium hydroxide Ca(OH)2
- Oil of vitriol - Sulphuric acid H2SO4
Match the columns.
| Compound | Formula |
| a. Magnesium hydroxide | 1. AgNO3 |
| b. Potassium nitrate | 2. Mg(OH)2 |
| c. Silver nitrate | 3. KNO3 |
- a - 1, b - 2, c - 3
- a - 2, b - 1, c - 3
- a - 2, b - 3, c - 1
- a - 3, b - 1, c - 2
- a - 1, b - 3, c - 2
Which of the following compounds is/are made up of charged ions?
(a). CaO
(b). NaCl
(c). MgCl2
- (a) only
- (b) only
- (c) only
- (b) and (c)
- (a), (b) and (c)