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Chemistry Solved Exercises
Chemistry Solved Exercises
2. **Explain why are hydrogen and oxygen considered elements whereas water as a compound.**
- Hydrogen and oxygen are considered elements because they consist of only one type of atom (H₂ and O₂,
respectively). Water (H₂O) is a compound because it is made up of two different elements, hydrogen and
oxygen, chemically combined in a fixed ratio.
5. **State the nature and name of the substance formed by combining the following:**
- i. **Zinc + Copper**: This forms an alloy known as brass.
- ii. **Water + Sugar**: This forms a mixture known as a sugar solution.
- iii. **Aluminium + Sulphur**: This forms a compound known as aluminium sulfide (Al₂S₃).
- iv. **Iron + Chromium + Nickel**: This combination forms an alloy known as stainless steel.
6. **Differentiate between molecular mass and formula mass, which of the followings have molecular
formula?**
- Molecular mass is the sum of the masses of all atoms in a molecule, applicable to molecular compounds.
Formula mass is the sum of the masses of all atoms in the empirical formula of a compound, applicable to
both ionic and molecular compounds. The following have molecular formulas: H₂O, KI, and H₂SO₄.
### Q.4 Write at least two examples of the following chemical reactions.
1. **Addition reaction**
- \( C_2H_4 + H_2 \rightarrow C_2H_6 \) (Hydrogenation of ethene)
- \( N_2 + 3H_2 \rightarrow 2NH_3 \) (Synthesis of ammonia)
2. **Decomposition reaction**
- \( 2H_2O \rightarrow 2H_2 + O_2 \) (Electrolysis of water)
- \( CaCO_3 \rightarrow CaO + CO_2 \) (Thermal decomposition of calcium carbonate)
3. **Exothermic reaction**
- \( CH_4 + 2O_2 \rightarrow CO_2 + 2H_2O \) (Combustion of methane)
- \( 2H_2 + O_2 \rightarrow 2H_2O \) (Formation of water)
4. **Endothermic reaction**
- \( 6CO_2 + 6H_2O + sunlight \rightarrow C_6H_12O_6 + 6O_2 \) (Photosynthesis)
- \( NH_4NO_3 + H_2O \rightarrow NH_4^+ + NO_3^- + heat \) (Dissolution of ammonium nitrate in water)
- Chemical reactions are fundamental in various industries such as pharmaceuticals, where they are used to
create medications.
- In agriculture, chemical reactions are essential for producing fertilizers.
- In energy production, reactions like combustion are crucial for generating power.
- Chemical reactions are also key in environmental processes, such as water purification and waste
management.
### Q.6 Write down the rules for balancing chemical equations.
1. Write the unbalanced equation using correct chemical formulas for all reactants and products.
2. Count the number of atoms of each element on both sides of the equation.
3. Use coefficients to balance each element one at a time, starting with the most complex substance.
4. Ensure the coefficients are in the simplest whole-number ratio.
5. Double-check to confirm that the number of atoms of each element is equal on both sides of the equation.
- Exothermic reactions provide energy for heating homes and cooking food (e.g., combustion of natural gas).
- They are used in hand warmers to provide heat.
- Exothermic reactions are fundamental in industrial processes like the production of cement and steel.
- They play a crucial role in biological processes such as respiration, where energy is released to sustain life.
### Q.8 Give two examples of chemical reactions from everyday life which are essential for life.
1. **Photosynthesis**
- \( 6CO_2 + 6H_2O + sunlight \rightarrow C_6H_12O_6 + 6O_2 \)
- This process is essential for producing oxygen and glucose, which are vital for the survival of most life
forms.
2. **Cellular respiration**
- \( C_6H_12O_6 + 6O_2 \rightarrow 6CO_2 + 6H_2O + energy \)
- This process releases energy from glucose, which is necessary for cellular activities.
### Q.9 How do the following reactants react together? Write down complete reactions and balance the
resulting equations.
4. **Methane + Oxygen**
- \( CH_4 + 2O_2 \rightarrow CO_2 + 2H_2O \)
**ii. Point out two properties of water that make it an excellent solvent.**
1. **Polarity**: Water molecules have a polar structure with a positive end (hydrogen) and a negative end
(oxygen), allowing them to surround and interact with various solutes.
2. **Hydrogen bonding**: Water can form hydrogen bonds with other polar molecules and ions, helping to
dissolve them effectively.
**v. Explain the chemistry of removing the temporary hardness by boiling water.**
- Temporary hardness caused by calcium and magnesium bicarbonates (\( Ca(HCO_3)_2 \) and \(
Mg(HCO_3)_2 \)) can be removed by boiling. Boiling decomposes the bicarbonates into insoluble carbonates,
carbon dioxide, and water:
\[ Ca(HCO_3)_2 (aq) \rightarrow CaCO_3 (s) + CO_2 (g) + H_2O (l) \]
\[ Mg(HCO_3)_2 (aq) \rightarrow MgCO_3 (s) + CO_2 (g) + H_2O (l) \]
**xiv. How does the polarity of water molecules play its role to dissolve substances?**
- The polarity of water molecules allows them to surround and interact with various solutes. The positive end
of the water molecule attracts negative ions, while the negative end attracts positive ions, effectively breaking
them apart and keeping them in solution. This ability to dissolve a wide range of substances makes water an
excellent solvent.
**Concentration Units:**
- **Molarity (M)**: Moles of solute per liter of solution.
- **Molality (m)**: Moles of solute per kilogram of solvent.
- **Weight/Weight percentage (w/w %)**: Mass of solute per mass of solution, multiplied by 100.
- **Volume/Volume percentage (v/v %)**: Volume of solute per volume of solution, multiplied by 100.
- **Parts per million (ppm)**: Mass of solute per million parts of solution.
- **Normality (N)**: Gram equivalent weight of solute per liter of solution.
**i. Molality is independent of temperature because it is based on the mass of the solvent, which does not
change with temperature. Molarity depends on temperature because it is based on the volume of the
solution, which can expand or contract with temperature changes.**
**ii. The sum of mole fractions of all components in a solution is always equal to unity because mole fraction
is defined as the ratio of the number of moles of a component to the total number of moles in the solution,
and thus the sum of all mole fractions must equal 1.**
**iv. The relative lowering of vapor pressure is independent of temperature because it depends on the ratio of
the number of solute particles to solvent particles, which does not change with temperature.**
**v. Colligative properties are obeyed when the solute is non-electrolyte and solutions are dilute because
colligative properties depend on the number of particles in solution, not their nature. Non-electrolytes do not
dissociate, ensuring predictable behavior, and dilution minimizes solute-solute interactions.**
- **Elevation of Boiling Point (ΔTb)**: When a non-volatile solute is added to a solvent, the boiling point of the
solution increases. This can be represented by a graph showing the boiling point of the pure solvent and the
boiling point of the solution.
- **Graph**: Plot temperature on the y-axis and the number of solute particles on the x-axis. The boiling point
of the solution is higher than the boiling point of the pure solvent, and the difference (ΔTb) is proportional to
the molal concentration of the solute.
### 6. Freezing Point Depression
- **Freezing Point Depression (ΔTf)**: Adding a non-volatile solute to a solvent lowers the freezing point of
the solution. This can be explained by the fact that the solute particles disrupt the formation of the solid
phase, requiring a lower temperature to achieve the same phase change.
- **Graph**: Plot temperature on the y-axis and the number of solute particles on the x-axis. The freezing
point of the solution is lower than the freezing point of the pure solvent, and the difference (ΔTf) is
proportional to the molal concentration of the solute.
### 8. Calculate the Mass of Urea in 100 g of H2O in 0.3 Molal Solution
- Given:
- 250 g of 20% NaCl solution (50 g NaCl and 200 g water).
- 200 g of 40% NaCl solution (80 g NaCl and 120 g water).
- Total NaCl = 50 g + 80 g = 130 g.
- Total water = 200 g + 120 g = 320 g.
- Moles of NaCl = 130 g / 58.44 g/mol = 2.224 mol.
- Molality (m) = moles of solute / kg of solvent = 2.224 mol / 0.320 kg = 6.95 mol/kg.
- Given:
- 80% H2SO4 solution with density 1.8 g/cm³.
- 20% H2SO4 solution with density 1.25 g/cm³.
- Mass of H2SO4 in final solution = 200 g (20% of 1 dm³ or 1000 g).
- Mass of H2O in final solution = 800 g.
- Volume of 80% H2SO4 solution needed:
- Let
- **Base**: A substance that can accept hydrogen ions (protons) or donate a pair of valence electrons to form
a bond.
- **Explanation**:
- **Alkalies** are bases that are soluble in water. Examples include sodium hydroxide (NaOH) and potassium
hydroxide (KOH).
- Not all bases are alkalies because some bases are insoluble in water. For example, copper(II) oxide (CuO) is a
base but not an alkali.
**ii. Define Bronsted-Lowry base and explain with an example that water is a Bronsted-Lowry base.**
**iii. How can you justify that Bronsted-Lowry concept of acid and base is applicable to non-aqueous
solutions?**
- The Bronsted-Lowry concept defines acids and bases in terms of proton transfer, which is not limited to
aqueous solutions. For example, in liquid ammonia, \( NH_4^+ \) acts as an acid by donating a proton, and \(
NH_2^- \) acts as a base by accepting a proton.
**iv. Which kind of bond is formed between Lewis acid and a base?**
- **Coordinate Covalent Bond**: This bond is formed when a Lewis base donates a pair of electrons to a Lewis
acid.
- The \( H^+ \) ion acts as a Lewis acid because it can accept a pair of electrons from a Lewis base to form a
coordinate covalent bond.
- **Na2SO4** is formed by the neutralization of a strong acid (H2SO4) and a strong base (NaOH), making it
neutral.
- **NaHSO4** is formed by the partial neutralization of sulfuric acid, retaining one acidic hydrogen, making it
an acid salt.
- Insoluble salts are typically prepared by **precipitation reactions** where two soluble salts are mixed, and
an insoluble salt precipitates out of the solution.
- A salt is neutral when it is formed from the neutralization of a strong acid and a strong base. Example: NaCl,
formed from HCl (strong acid) and NaOH (strong base).
- **Pb(OH)NO3** is a basic salt because it contains hydroxide ions (OH-) in its formula, indicating that it was
formed from a partial neutralization involving a weak acid and a strong base.
**xvi. You are in need of an acidic salt. How can you prepare it?**
- Acidic salts can be prepared by the partial neutralization of a strong acid with a weak base. Example: Adding
a limited amount of NaOH to H2SO4 will produce NaHSO4.
**xvii. Which salt is used to prepare plaster of Paris?**
**1. Define an acid and a base according to Bronsted-Lowry concept and justify with examples that water is an
amphoteric compound.**
- **Salt**: An ionic compound formed from the neutralization reaction between an acid and a base.
- **Properties**:
- Ionic structure.
- High melting and boiling points.
- Solubility in water varies.
- Conduct electricity in aqueous solutions.
**7. You are having a strong acid (HNO3) and strong base (NaOH). On mixing:**
- **a) What type of salt you will have?**: **Sodium nitrate (NaNO3)**
- **b) What type of reaction will it be?**: **Neutralization reaction**
- **c) Will it be soluble or insoluble salt?**: **Soluble**
- **d) If it is soluble, how will it be recovered?**: By **evaporating** the water from the solution.
1. Pure water
2. Distilled water
3. Neutral saline solution
- **pH**: A measure of the hydrogen ion concentration of a solution, representing its acidity or basicity. It is
calculated as the negative logarithm (base 10) of the hydrogen ion concentration:
\[ \text{pH} = -\log[H^+] \]
- The pH of pure water is 7, which is neutral.
**iii. How many times a solution of pH 1 will be stronger than that of a solution having pH 2?**
- A solution of pH 1 has a hydrogen ion concentration 10 times greater than a solution of pH 2 because pH is a
logarithmic scale. Each pH unit represents a tenfold difference in hydrogen ion concentration.
### Numericals
- **Oxidation**: Oxidation is the loss of electrons from an atom or ion. For example, in the reaction:
\[ \text{Zn} \rightarrow \text{Zn}^{2+} + 2e^- \]
Zinc (Zn) loses two electrons and is oxidized to zinc ion (Zn²⁺).
**II. Define reduction in terms of loss or gain of oxygen or hydrogen. Give an example.**
- **Reduction**: Reduction is the gain of hydrogen or the loss of oxygen. For example, in the reaction:
\[ \text{CuO} + \text{H}_2 \rightarrow \text{Cu} + \text{H}_2\text{O} \]
Copper(II) oxide (CuO) loses oxygen and is reduced to copper (Cu).
- **Valency**: Valency is the combining power of an element, which is determined by the number of
electrons an atom can lose, gain, or share to achieve a stable electronic configuration.
- **Oxidation State**: Oxidation state is the charge an atom would have if all bonds to atoms of different
elements were completely ionic. It reflects the number of electrons lost or gained by an atom.
- **Oxidizing Agent**: A substance that accepts electrons and gets reduced in a chemical reaction. It causes
oxidation of another substance. Example: \( \text{O}_2 \) (oxygen gas).
- **Reducing Agent**: A substance that donates electrons and gets oxidized in a chemical reaction. It causes
reduction of another substance. Example: \( \text{H}_2 \) (hydrogen gas).
- **Strong Electrolytes**: Substances that completely dissociate into ions in solution, conducting electricity
well. Example: NaCl (sodium chloride).
- **Weak Electrolytes**: Substances that partially dissociate into ions in solution, conducting electricity
poorly. Example: CH₃COOH (acetic acid).
**VII. Why is steel plated with nickel before the electroplating of chromium?**
- Steel is plated with nickel before chromium to:
1. Provide a smooth and uniform surface for the chromium layer.
2. Enhance corrosion resistance.
3. Improve adhesion of the chromium layer.
**VIII. How can you explain that the following reaction is oxidation in terms of an increase in oxidation
number?**
- In the reaction:
\[ \text{Fe}^{2+} \rightarrow \text{Fe}^{3+} + e^- \]
The oxidation number of iron increases from +2 to +3, indicating that iron has lost an electron and is oxidized.
**IX. How can you prove with an example that conversion of an ion to an atom is an oxidation process?**
- Conversion of an ion to an atom involves the loss of electrons, which is oxidation. For example:
\[ \text{Na}^+ + e^- \rightarrow \text{Na} \]
Here, the sodium ion (Na⁺) gains an electron to become a sodium atom (Na), showing a reduction.
Conversely, the reverse process (Na to Na⁺) involves oxidation:
\[ \text{Na} \rightarrow \text{Na}^+ + e^- \]
**X. Why does the anode carry a negative charge in a galvanic cell but a positive charge in an electrolytic cell?
Justify with comments.**
- **Galvanic Cell**: The anode is negative because it is the source of electrons (oxidation occurs here).
- **Electrolytic Cell**: The anode is positive because it is connected to the positive terminal of an external
power supply, attracting electrons from the anode material (oxidation occurs here).
**XI. Where do the electrons flow from the Zn electrode in Daniel's cell?**
- In a Daniel's cell, electrons flow from the zinc electrode (anode) to the copper electrode (cathode) through
an external circuit.
**XII. Why do electrodes get their names 'anode' and 'cathode' in a galvanic cell?**
- **Anode**: The electrode where oxidation occurs and electrons are released.
- **Cathode**: The electrode where reduction occurs and electrons are gained.
- In a galvanic cell, reduction takes place at the cathode. Electrons flow to the cathode where they reduce ions
in the solution.
- The electrolyte used in Nelson's cell is brine (concentrated sodium chloride solution).
**XV. Name the by-products produced in Nelson's cell.**
- By-products of Nelson's cell include chlorine gas (Cl₂) and hydrogen gas (H₂).
**XVI. Discuss the construction and working of a cell in which electricity is produced.**
- **Working**:
1. Oxidation occurs at the anode, releasing electrons.
2. Electrons flow through the external circuit to the cathode.
3. Reduction occurs at the cathode, consuming electrons.
4. Ion exchange through the salt bridge maintains charge balance.
**XVII. How can we prepare NaOH on a commercial scale? Discuss its chemistry along with the diagram.**
**XIX. Find out the oxidation numbers of the underlined elements in the following compounds.**
**XX. How can a non-spontaneous reaction be carried out in an electrolytic cell? Discuss in detail.**
- How do primary, secondary, and tertiary amides differ from each other?
- What are the common substitutes found in primary, secondary, and tertiary amides?
- What does the 'R' group represent in the general formula of amines?
- How does the structure of amines vary based on the 'R' group?
- Can you provide examples of specific pharmaceuticals and polymers that contain amides?
- How are amides utilized in organic synthesis and industrial processes?
- How do the structures of amines and amides affect their chemical properties?
- In what ways do amines and amides differ in their reactivity and applications?
Chapter#9
i. Which elements are found in proteins?
- Proteins contain carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and sometimes sulfur.
Chapter#11
i. What is the difference between ghee and oil?
- Ghee is clarified butter with milk solids removed, while oil is a liquid fat derived from plants or animals.
- Plants are a source of oils because they contain oil-rich seeds, nuts, fruits, and grains. These oils are
extracted through processes like pressing or solvent extraction. Plants store energy in the form of oils for seed
germination and provide essential fatty acids for human nutrition.
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