Chapter 2 - Structure of Atom

Introduction of Atomic Structure - Level I 6. 2 ×108 atoms of carbon are arranged side by side. The
radius of a carbon atom if the length of this arrangement is
1. Symbols Br and Br can be written,
79 79 2.4 cm would be
35
-11
whereas symbols Br and Br are not acceptable 1. 7.0 x 10 m
35

79
35

because 2. 5.0 x 10-11 m

1. The general convention for representing an element 3. 8.0 x 10-11 m
along with its atomic number (A) and atomic mass (Z) is 4. 6.0 x 10-11 m
A
X
Z

2. The general convention for representing an element 7. Yellow light emitted from a sodium lamp has a
along with its atomic mass (A) and atomic number (Z) is wavelength (λ) of 580 nm.
A

Z
X The frequency (ν) and wave number of this yellow light
3. The general convention for representing an element would be, respectively,
along with its wavelength (A) and frequency (Z) is XA
Z
1. 517 x 1014 s-1 , 172 x 106 m-1
4. The general convention for representing an element 2. 6.17 x 1014 s-1 , 1.72 x 106 m-1
along with its isotopes (A) and atomic number (Z) is X 3. 4.17 x 1014 s-1 , 2.72 x 106 m-1
A
Z

14 -1 6 -1
2. The atomic number of elements whose outermost 4. 5.17 x 10 s , 1.72 x 10 m
electronic configuration are represented by 3s1 and 2p5
respectively, is:
Introduction of Atomic Structure - Level II
1. 9, 7
8. The wave number of a light whose time period is 2.0 ×
2. 9, 11
3. 11, 5 10–10 s would be
4. 11, 9 1. 16.66 m-1
2. 1. 66 m-1
–16
3. A certain particle carries 2.5 × 10 C of static electric 3. 32.34 m-1
charge. The number of electrons present in it would be
1. 1460 4. 12.34 m-1
2. 1350
9. In Rutherford's experiment, generally, the thin foil of
3. 1560
heavy atoms like gold, platinum, etc. have been used to be
4. 1660
bombarded by the α-particles. If the thin foil of light atoms
4. If the diameter of a carbon atom is 0.15 nm, the number like aluminum etc. is used in Rutherford’s experiment, the
of carbon atoms that can be placed side by side in a difference that would be observed from the above results
straight line across the length of the scale of length 20 cm is :
long will be: 1. The same results will be observed
7 2. More deflection would be observed
1. 1. 33 × 10
8
3. There will not be enough deflection
2. 5. 46 × 10
4. None of the above
9
3. 1. 33 × 10

4. 2. 36 × 10
8 10. The incorrect statement regarding the characteristics of
X-rays is :
5. The diameter of a zinc atom is 2.6 Å. If zinc atoms are 1. The radiation can ionize the gas
arranged side by side lengthwise, number of atoms present 2. It causes a fluorescence effect on ZnS
in a length of 1.6 cm would be: 3. It is deflected by electric and magnetic fields
1. 5.153 x 10 7 4. Have a shorter wavelength than ultraviolet rays
2. 6.153 x 107
3. 4.153 x 109
4. 6.153 x 103
 Chapter 2 - Structure of Atom

Number of Electron,Proton & Neutron - 16. The charge on the oil drop is –1.282 × 10–18C. The
Level I number of electrons present in it would be
1. 15
2. 8
11. The number of electrons in the species H
+
, H2 , O
+

2 2
3. 2
, are respectively 4. 6
1. 15, 2, 1
2. 15, 1, 2 17. The number of protons, neutrons and electrons in
3. 1, 2, 15 Lu, respectively, are:
175

4. 2, 1, 15 71

1. 104, 71 and 71
12. The maximum number of neutrons is present in the 2. 71, 71 and 104
nuclei of 3. 175, 104 and 71
16
4. 71, 104 and 71
1. O
8

2. Mg
24
18. Which of the following has greater number of
12

56
electrons than neutrons?
1. Al3+
3. Fe
26

88
4. Sr
38 2. O2-
-
13. The complete symbol for the atom with the given 3. F
atomic number (Z) and atomic mass (A) would be, 4. C
respectively,
19. The number of electrons in 19 K with quantum
i. Z = 17 , A = 35.
ii. Z = 92 , A = 233. numbers n=3; l=0 is/are
iii. Z = 4 , A = 9. 1. 1
1. Be9
U
233
Be
9 2. 2
4 92 4
3. 4
2. Cl35
17
U
233
Be
92
9

4 4. 3
3. 9

4
Be
35

17
Cl
233

92
U

4. 233
U
9
Be
35
Cl
20. Assertion: Zn(ll) salts are diamagnetic.
Reason: Zn2+ ion has one unpaired electron.
92 4 17

14. Property which is same for the following species is: 1. Both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason
N3–, O2–, F–, Na+, Mg2+ and Al3+ is the correct explanation of the assertion.
1. Ionic radii 2. Both the assertion and the reason are true but the reason
2. Number of electrons is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
3. Nuclear charge 3. The assertion is true, but the reason is incorrect.
4. None of the above 4. Both the assertion and the reason are false statements.

15. An atom of an element contains 29 electrons and 35 21. The electron of a Br atom that experiences the lowest
neutrons. The number of protons in the element would be effective nuclear charge is
1. 29 1. 2p and 3p
2. 35 2. 4p
3. 6 3. 2p
4. 64 4. 3p

22. Which among the following are isoelectronic species?

1. Na , K , Ca , Mg
+ + 2+ 2+

2. Ca , Mg , S , K
2+ 2+ 2− +

3. Ca , Ar, S , K
2+ 2− +

4. None of the above

 Chapter 2 - Structure of Atom
23. The mass and charge of one mole of electrons are, 28. The total number of electrons present in one mole of
respectively, methane is
1. 5.48 × 10 kg, 9.65 C,
−7
1. 6. 023 × 10
23

2. 5.48 × 10 C, 1.098 x 10
−7 27 24
2. 6. 023 × 10

3. 5.48 × 10 kg, 9.65 × 10 C

−7 4
3. 6. 023 × 10
22

4. 9.65 × 10 C, 1.098 x 1027

4
4. 1. 619 × 10
23

24. An atom forms an ion by losing three electrons. The 29. The total number and mass of neutrons in 7 mg
ion has an electronic configuration [Ar]3d6. The symbol of of 14C would be
the ion is : (Assume that mass of a neutron = 1.675 × 10–27 kg)
1. Fe 3+ 1. 2. 41 × 10
21 –6
, 4. 03 × 10 kg

2. Ni 3+ 23 −21
2. 6. 23 × 10 , 1. 67 × 10 kg

3. Co3+ 3. 1. 22 × 10
22 6
, 4. 03 × 10 kg

4. Mn+3 4. 2. 41 × 10
21 −6
, 4. 03 × 10 g

Number of Electron,Proton & Neutron - 30. The unpaired electrons in Al and Si are present in the
Level II 3p orbital. The electrons that will experience a more
effective nuclear charge from the nucleus are
25. An element with a mass number of 81 contains 31.7% 1. Electrons in the 3p orbital of silicon
more neutrons as compared to protons. The atomic symbol 2. Electrons in the 5d orbital of aluminium
of the element would be 3. Electrons in the 3p orbital of aluminium
81 4. Electrons in the 5p orbital of silicon
1. Br
35

2.
81

36
Br EMT Radiation - Level I
79
3. Br
35

79 31. The energy of the photon having frequency 3×1015 Hz

4. Br
36
would be
26. An ion with a mass number of 56 contains 3 units of 1. 1.988 × 10 J
−18

positive charge and 30.4% more neutrons than electrons. 2. 1.588 × 10 J

−18

The symbol of the ion is - 3. 1.288 × 10 J

−18

1.
56
Fe
26
+3
4. 2.988 × 10 J
−18

57 +3
2.
26
Fe 32. The energies E1 and E2 of two radiations are 25 eV
3.
58
Fe
27
+3
and 50 eV respectively. The relation
56 +3
between their wavelengths ( λ1 and λ2 ) will be -
4. Fe
25
1. λ1 = 2λ2
27. Assertion: All isotopes of a given element show the 2. λ1 = 4λ2
same type of chemical behaviour. 1
3. λ1 = λ2
Reason: The chemical properties of an atom are 2

4. λ1 = λ2
controlled by the number of electrons in the atom.
1. Both the assertion and the reason are true and the
reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
2. Both the assertion and the reason are true and the
reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
3. The assertion is true but the reason is false.
4. The assertion is false but the reason is true.
 Chapter 2 - Structure of Atom
33. Match the following: 37. If the photon detector receives a total of 3.15×10 J
−18

Column I Column II from the radiation of 600 nm, the number of photons
A. X-rays 1. v = 10 0
− 10
4
Hz
received by the detector would be
2
1. 10
B. Ultraviolet wave (UV) 2. v = 10 10
Hz
2. 10
C. Long radio waves 3. v = 10 16
Hz
3. 50

D. Microwave 4. v = 10 18
Hz 4. 20

38. The neon gas emits radiation of 616 nm. The number
A B C D
of quanta that are present in 2 J of energy is
1. 4 1 3 2 1. 6. 2 × 10
−18

2. 1 4 2 3 2. 5. 6 × 10
17

3. 1 4 3 2 3. 6. 2 × 10
18

4. 4 3 1 2 −20
4. 32. 2 × 10

34. The correct arrangement of the following

electromagnetic spectrum in the increasing order of
39. The wavelength of the light emitted when the electron
frequency is
returns to the ground state in the H atom, from n = 5 to n =
1. Cosmic rays < Amber light < Radiation of FM radio <
1, would be: (The ground-state electron energy is –2.18 ×
X-rays < Radiation from microwave ovens
2. Radiation from FM radio < Radiation from microwave 10-18 ergs)
oven < Amber light < X- rays < Cosmic rays 1. Wavelength = 9.498 x 10-8 km
3. Radiation from microwave ovens < Amber light < 2. Wavelength = 12.498 x 10-8 m
Radiation of FM radio < X-rays < Cosmic rays 3. Wavelength = 9.498 x 10-8 m
4. Cosmic rays < X-rays < Radiation from microwave
ovens < Amber light < Radiation of FM radio 4. Wavelength = 9.498 x 10-8 cm

40. A 25-watt bulb emits monochromatic yellow light with

EMT Radiation - Level II a wave length of 0.57µm. The rate of emission of quanta
per second would be
35. Photons of wavelength 4000 A are used to break l
o
2
1. 7. 17 × 10
−19
s
−1

molecules. The percentage of energy converted to the

kinetic energy of atoms will be : 2. 4.13 × 1016 s-1
(bond dissociation energy of the molecule is 246.5 kJ/mol) 3. 7.17 × 1019 s-1
1. 12% 4. 1.26 × 1020 s-1
2. 8%
3. 26% 41. The number of photons of light with a wavelength of
4. 17% 4000 pm that provide 1J of energy would be
16
1. 2. 01 × 10

Planck's Theory - Level I 2. 2. 01 × 10

19

23
3. 4. 14 × 10
36. A nitrogen laser produces radiation at a wavelength of 21
4. 2. 14 × 10
337.1 nm. If the number of photons emitted is 5.6 × 1024,
the power of the laser is: 42. A radiation source emitted 2.5 × 1015 photons in 2
1. 4. 56 × 10 J
7
nanoseconds. Energy of the source is -
6 −10
2. 3. 33 × 10 J 1. 8. 28 × 10 J
6 10
3. 1. 29 × 10 J 2. 8. 24 × 10 J
5 −11
4. 9. 17 × 10 J 3. 7. 12 × 10 J
10
4. 2. 12 × 10 J
 Chapter 2 - Structure of Atom

Planck's Theory - Level II 48. A photon of wavelength 4 × 10–7 m strikes a metal

surface, the work function of the metal being 2.13 eV. The
43. Assertion: A black body is an ideal body that emits kinetic energy of emission would be
and absorbs radiation of all frequencies. 1. 0.97 eV
Reason: The frequency of radiation emitted by a body 2. 97 eV
goes from lower frequency to a higher frequency with an 3. 4.97 × 10 eV
−19

increase in temperature. 5
4. 5.84 × 10 eV
1. Both the assertion and the reason are true and the
reason is the correct explanation of assertion. 49. The work function for the Cesium atom is 1.9 eV. The
2. Both the assertion and the reason are and the reason is threshold frequency of the radiation is
not the correct explanation of assertion. 1. 4.59 × 1014 s −1

3. The assertion is true but the reason is false.

2. 8.59 × 1014 s −1

4. The assertion is false but the reason is true.

3. 5.59 × 10-14 s −1

44. Electromagnetic radiation of wavelength 242 nm is 4. 65.9 × 1014 s −1

just sufficient to ionise sodium atom. The ionisation

energy of sodium in kJ mol-1 is - 50. When a photon with a wavelength of 150 pm strikes an
1. 494 atom, one of its inner bound electrons is ejected at a
2. 4.94 velocity of 1.5 × 107 m s–1 . The energy with which it is
3. 516 bound to the nucleus would be -
4. 0.50 1. 32.22 × 10–16 J
2. 12.22 × 10–16 J
Photo Electric Effect - Level I 3. 22.27 × 10–16 J
–16
45. In the photoelectric effect, the kinetic energy of 4. 31.22 × 10 J
photoelectrons increases linearly with the
1. Wavelength of incident light 51. A photon with an initial frequency of 10 Hz scatters
11

2. Frequency of incident light off an electron at rest. Its final frequency is 0. 9 × 10

11

3. Velocity of incident light Hz. The speed of scattered electron is close to

4. Atomic mass of an element
2 −1
1. 3 × 10 ms
3 −1
2. 3. 8 × 10 ms
46. Electrons are emitted with zero velocity from a metal 3. 2 × 10
6
ms
−1

surface when it is exposed to radiation of wavelength 6800 −1

4. 30 ms
Å. The work function (W0 ) of the metal is
1. 3.109 x 10-20 J
2. 2.922 x 10-19 J Photo Electric Effect - Level II
3. 4.031 x 1019 J
52. The ejection of the photoelectron from the silver metal
4. 2.319 x 10-18 J can be stopped by applying a voltage of 0.35 eV when the
47. The photoelectric emission from a surface starts only radiation having a wavelength of 256.7 nm is used. The
when the light incident upon the surface has a certain work function for silver metal is
minimum: 1. 3.40 eV
1. Intensity 2. 5.18 eV
2. Wavelength 3. 4.48 eV
3. Frequency 4. -4.40 eV
4. Velocity
 Chapter 2 - Structure of Atom
53. The ratio of slopes of K max vs. v and V 0 vs. v 59. The wavelength of light emitted when the electron in a
curves in photoelectric effect gives - H atom undergoes the transition from an energy level
(v=frequency, K =maximum kinetic energy, V
max 0 with n = 4 to an energy level with n = 2, is
stopping potential): 1. 586 mm
1. Charge of electron 2. 486 nm
2. Planck's constant 3. 523 nm
3. Work function 4. 416 pm
4. The ratio of Planck's constant of electronic charge
60. The transition in the hydrogen spectrum that would
Hydrogen Spectra - Level I have the same wavelength as Balmer transition from n = 4
to n = 2 of He+ spectrum is -
54. The maximum number of emission lines obtained 1. n = 3 to n = 4 1 2

when the excited electron of the H atom jumps from n = 2. n = 3 to n1 = 2

2

6 to the ground state is - 3. n = 3 to n1 = 1

2

1. 30 4. n = 2 to n1 = 1
2
2. 21
3. 15 61. The electronic transition in the hydrogen atom that
4. 28 emits maximum energy is:
55. The ratio of the wavelengths of the last lines of the 1. 2 → 1
Balmer to Lyman series is 2. 1 → 4
1. 4:1 3. 4 → 3
2. 27:5 4. 3 → 2
3. 3:1
4. 9:4 62. The maximum wavelength in the Lyman series of He+
ion is-
56. The wavelength of the radiation emitted when in a H 1. 3R
atom, the electron falls from infinity to stationary state 1, 2. 1/3R
is: 3. 1/R
1. 15 nm 4. 2R
2. 192 nm
3. 406 nm 63. Emission transitions in the Paschen series end at orbit
4. 91 nm n = 3 and start from orbit n and can be represented as v =
3.29 × 1015 (Hz)( − ). The value of n if the
1

2
1

57. When an electron jumps from n=5 to n=1 in a 3 n

hydrogen atom, the number of spectral lines obtained is transition is observed at 1285 nm is
1. 3 1. 6
2. 4 2. 5
3. 6 3. 8
4. 10 4. 9

58. The energy associated with the fifth orbit of a 64. The energy of an electron in H - atom is given by En =
−18

hydrogen atom is (–2.18 × 10 )

J. The shortest wavelength of light that can

2
−18 n
1. − 2. 18 × 10 J
−20
be used to remove an electron completely from n = 2 orbit
2. − 8. 72 × 10 J
will be
−21
°
3. − 3. 88 × 10 J
1. 3647 A
−19
4. − 8. 72 × 10 J °
2. 5132 A
°
3. 3017 A

4. None of these
 Chapter 2 - Structure of Atom
65. The wave number for the longest wavelength transition Bohr's Theory - Level I
in the Balmer series of atomic hydrogen would be -
6 −1
1. 1. 52 × 10 m
71. A dye absorbs a photon of wavelength λ and re-emits
2. 3. 14 × 10
6
cm
−1
the same energy into two photons of wavelengths λ and 1

λ respectively. The wavelength λ is related to λ and λ

6 −1
3. 15. 2 × 10 m 2 1 2

4. 1. 52 × 10
6
cm
−1 as-
1. λ =
λ1 +λ2

Hydrogen Spectra - Level II

λ1 λ2

2.
λ1 λ2
λ =
λ1 +λ2
2 2

66. The wavelength of the spectral line obtained in the 3. λ =

λ +λ
1 2

spectrum of Li when the transition takes place between

+2 λ1 +λ2

4.
λ1 λ2

levels whose sum is 4 and difference is 2, will be λ =

( λ1 +λ2 )
2

1. 11.4 x 10 cm
−6

2. 1.14 x 10 cm
−6
72. The energy of an electron in the first Bohr's orbit of an
3. 0.114 x 10 cm
−6
H-atom is -13.6 eV. The possible energy value (s) of the
4. 1.14 x 10 cm
−8
excited state(s) for electrons in Bohr's orbits of hydrogen
is (are):
67. The transition in the He ion in the balmer series that 1. -3.4 eV
+
would have the same wave number as the first Lyman line 2. -4.2 eV
in the hydrogen spectrum is- 3. -6.8 eV
1. 2 →1 4. +6.8 eV
2. 5 →3
3. 4 →2 73. Assertion: The angular momentum of an electron in an
4. 6 →4 atom is quantized.
Reason: In an atom only those orbits are permitted in
68. The ionization energy for H atom in the ground state is which angular momentum of the electron is a natural
2.18 x 10-18 J. The process energy requirements will be: number multiple of .
h

2π

+
(H e (g) → H e
2+
(g) + e )
−
1. Both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason
1. 8.72 x 10-18 J is the correct explanation of the assertion.
2. Both the assertion and the reason are true but the reason
2. 7.54 x 10-18 J is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
3. 5.67 x 10-17 J 3. The assertion is true but the reason is false.
-17
4. 2.18 x 10 J 4. The assertion is false but the reason is true.

69. The mass ratio of photons corresponding to the first 74. For any H like system, the ratio of velocities of I, II &
lines of the Lymann and the Balmer series of the atomic III orbit i.e., V : V : V will be
1 2 3

spectrum of hydrogen is : 1. 1 : 2 : 3
1. 5:27 2. 1 : 1/2 : 1/3
2. 1:4 3. 3 : 2 : 1
3. 27:5 4. 1 : 1 : 1
4. 4:1
75. The concept that contradicts the Bohr Model of an
70. An absorption line of the lowest frequency in the atom is
transition of hydrogen spectra is 1. Rutherford Model
1. n=1 to n=2 2. Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle
2. n=3 to n=8 3. J.J. Thomson Model
3. n=2 to n=1 4. Photoelectric Effect
4. n=8 to n=3
 Chapter 2 - Structure of Atom
76. An ion among the following that has the same radius 81. In the transition of an electron in an atom, its kinetic
as a hydrogen atom, having n=1, is y
energy changes from y to . The change in potential
4
1. He , n = 2
+

energy will be -
2. Li , n = 2
2+

1.
−3
y
3. Be , n = 2
3+ 8

2.
3
y
4. Li , n = 3
2+
2

3. 3
y
77. Assertion: Bohr’s orbits are also called stationary
4

4.
3
− y
states. 4

Reason: Electrons are stationary in an orbit.

1. Both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason 82. Be ion and a proton are accelerated by the same
3+

is the correct explanation of the assertion. potential. The ratio of their de-Broglie wavelengths is
2. Both the assertion and the reason are true but the reason (assume mass of proton = mass of neutron)
is not the correct explanation of the assertion. 1. 1:2
3. The assertion is true but the reason is false. 2. 1:4
4. The assertion is false but the reason is true. 3. 1:1
4. 1:3√3
78. Assertion: The radius of the second orbit of He+ is
equal to that of the first orbit of hydrogen. 83. The charge on the electron and proton are reduced to
rd of their original values. Let the present value of the
2

Reason: The radius of an orbit in hydrogen-like species is 3

directly proportional to n and inversely proportional to Z. Rydberg constant of H-atom be R, then the new value of
1. Both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason the Rydberg constant will be
is the correct explanation of the assertion. 1.
2R

2. Both the assertion and the reason are true but the reason
3

4R

is not the correct explanation of the assertion. 2.

9

3. The assertion is true but the reason is false. 8R

3.
4. The assertion is false but the reason is true 27

16R
4.
79. If the size of the first orbit of the hydrogen atom is 81

5.29 nm, the size of the second orbit of He+ is

1. 2.65 nm
Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle - Level I
2. 21.16 nm
84. If uncertainty in position and momentum are both
3. 10.58 nm
equal, then uncertainty in velocity is
4. 5.29 nm
1. 1

2m
√
h

Bohr's Theory - Level II

2. √ 2π
h

80. The wavelength of a certain line in the Balmer series is

3.
1 h
√
observed to 4341 Ao for hydrogen atoms. The electronic
m π

transition may be 4. h

1. 3 → 2

2. 4 → 1
85. If the position of the electron were measured with an
3. 5 → 2
accuracy of +0.002 nm, the uncertainty in the momentum
of the electron would be
4. 5 → 3
1. 5.637 × 10–23 kg m s–1
2. 4.637 × 10–23 kg m s–1
3. 2.637 × 10–23 kg m s–1
4. 3.637 × 10–23 kg m s–1
 Chapter 2 - Structure of Atom
86. Assertion: It is impossible to determine the exact 90. The wavelength of an electron moving with a velocity
position and exact momentum of an electron of 2.05 × 107 m s-1 would be
simultaneously. 1. 4. 65 × 10
−12
m
Reason: The path of an electron in an atom is clearly
2. 3.55 × 10-11 m
defined.
1. Both the assertion and the reason are true and the 3. 2.34 × 1011 m
reason is the correct explanation of assertion. 4. 6.43 × 10-11 m
2. Both the assertion and the reason are true and the
reason is not the correct explanation of assertion. 91. If the velocity of the electron is 1.6 × 106 ms . −1

3. The assertion is true but the reason is false. The de Broglie wavelength associated with this electron is
4. The assertion is false but the reason is true. 1. 590 pm

2. 455 pm
Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle - Level 3. 512 pm

II 4. 401 pm

87. The measurement of the electron position is associated 92. The graphs that represents the variation of momentum
with an uncertainty in momentum which is equal to 1x10- of particle with de-Broglie wavelength is
18 g cm s-1. The uncertainty in velocity of the electron will
be:
(mass of an electron is 9 x 10-28 g)
1. 1 x 109 cm s-1
2. 1 x 106 cm s-1
3. 1 x 105 cm s-1 1.
11
4. 1 x 10 cm s -1

De Broglie Equation - Level I

88. The circumference of the Bohr orbit for the H atom is
related to the de Broglie wavelength associated with the
electron revolving around the orbit by which of the 2.
following relation?
1. 2πr = nλ

2. πr = 2nλ
3. mvr = nλ
4. vr = 2nλ

89. The largest de Broglie wavelength among the 3.

following (all have equal velocity) is
1. CO molecule
2

2. NH molecule
3

3. Electron
4. Proton

4.
 Chapter 2 - Structure of Atom
93. Which of the following statements is wrong? Quantum Numbers & Schrodinger Wave
1. The uncertainty principle is Δx ⋅ Δp ≥ h

4π Equation - Level I
2. Half-filled and fully filled orbitals have greater stability
due to greater exchange energy, 97. Match the quantum numbers with the information
greater symmetry, and a more balanced arrangement. provided by them:
3. The energy of the 2s orbital is less than the energy of Quantum number Information provided
the 2p orbital in the case of hydrogen-like atoms.
A. Principal quantum number 1. Orientation of the orbital
4. De-Broglie's wavelength is given by λ = h
, where
mv
B. Azimuthal quantum 2. Energy and size of
m= mass of the particle, v = group velocity of the particle.
number orbital
94. The velocity associated with a proton moving at a C. Magnetic quantum number 3. Spin of electron
potential difference of 1000 V is 4.37 × 105 ms–1. If the D. Spin quantum number 4. Shape of the orbital
hockey ball of mass 0.1 kg is moving with this velocity,
then the wavelength associated with this velocity would be A B C D
1. 1. 52 × 10
−38
m 1. 2 4 1 3
2. 2. 54 × 10
−32
m 2. 1 2 3 4
3. 1. 52 × 10
−36
m 3. 1 4 3 2
4. 3. 19 × 10
−34
m 4. 4 1 3 2

De Broglie Equation - Level II 98. The incorrect set of quantum numbers among the
following is
95. The kinetic energy of an electron is 3.0 × 10 –25 J. Its 1. n= 4, l= 0, m= 0, s= -1/2
wave length would be 2. n= 5, l= 3, m= 0, s= +1/2
3. n= 3, l= 2, m= -3, s= -1/2
1. 8.96 × 10-7 m
4. n= 3, l= 2, m= 2, s= -1/2
2. 4.37 × 10-6 m
3. 1.32 × 10-7 m 99. Consider the following sets of quantum numbers:
4. 2.89 × 10-4 m n l m s
(i) 3 0 0 +1/2
96. If the wavelength of a neutron is 800 pm, then the (ii) 2 2 1 +1/2
characteristic velocity associated with the neutron is (iii) 4 3 -2 -1/2
-1 (iv) 1 0 -1 -1/2
1. 494 m s
(v) 3 2 3 +1/2
2. 567 m s-1 Which of the following sets of quantum numbers is not
3. 494 cm s-1 possible?
4. 501 m s-1 1. ii, iii and iv
2. i, ii, iii and iv
3. ii, iv and v
4. i and iii

100. Which of the following sets of quantum numbers is

possible-
1. n = 0, l = 0, ml = 0, ms = + ½
2. n = 1, l = 0, ml = 0, ms = – ½
3. n = 1, l = 1, ml = 0, ms = + ½
4. n = 3, l = 3, ml = –3, ms = + ½
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101. The correct set of four quantum numbers for the 107. The number of orbitals that are possible at the L-
valence electron of a rubidium atom (Z =37) is energy level is
1. 5, 1, 1, + 1
1. 2
2
2. 4
2. 6, 0, 0, + 1

2 3. 6
3. 5, 0, 0, +
1

2
4. 1
4. 5, 1, 0, + 1

2
108. The quantum number of the most energetic electron
in an Ne atom in the first excited state is
102. The quantum number not obtained from the
1. 2, 1, 0, +1/2
Schrodinger’s wave equation is
2. 3, 1, 1, +1/2
1. n
3. 3, 0, 0, +1/2
2. l
4. 3, 1, 0, +1/2
3. m
4. s 109. The number of electrons that can be fit into the
orbital for which n = 3 and l = 1, is
103. The total number of electrons in an atom with the
1. 2
following quantum numbers would be
2. 6
(a) n = 4, ms = – ½ (b) n = 3, l = 0
3. 10
1. 16, 2 4. 14
2. 11, 8
3. 16, 8 Shell/Subshell - Level I
4. 12, 7

104. The angular momentum of electrons in d orbital is 110. The set of quantum numbers which represent 3p is
equal to 1. n =1, l =0;
2, n = 3; l=1
1. √6 h
3. n = 4; l =2;
2. √2 h 4. n = 4; l = 3
3. 2√3 h
4. 0 h 111. Orbital that does not exist:
1. 6p
105. The wave mechanical model of the atom depends 2. 2s
upon 3. 3f
1. De-Broglie concept of dual nature of electron 4. 2p
2. Heisenberg uncertainty principle
3. Schrodinger's principle 112. The possible values of n, l, and m for the electron
4. All present in 3d would be respectively
1. n = 3, l = 1, m = – 2, – 1, 3, 1, 2
Quantum Numbers & Schrodinger Wave 2. n = 3, l = 3, m = – 2, – 1, 0, 1, 2
3. n = 3, l = 2, m = – 2, – 1, 0, 1, 2
Equation - Level II 4. n = 5, l = 2, m = – 2, – 1, 0, 1, 2

106. The excited state of an H atom emits a photon of 113. A pair of d-orbitals having electron density along the
wavelength λ and returns to the ground state. The axes is
principal quantum number of the excited state is given by: 1. d , d
z
2
xz

1. √λR(λR − 1) 2. d , d
xz zy

2. λR 3. d , d
z
2 2
x −y
2

√
( λR−1 )
4. d , d
xy 2
x −y
2

3. √λR(λR + 1)

( λR−1 )
4. √
λR
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114. The maximum number of electrons in a subshell with 120. Assertion: All d orbitals are tetra-lobed structures
l = 3 and n = 4 is having two nodal planes.
1. 14 Reason: Out of five, only four d-orbitals are degenerate
2. 16 orbitals.
3. 10 1. Both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason
4. 12 is the correct explanation of the assertion
2. Both the assertion and the reason are true but the reason
115. Assertion: In the third energy level, there is no f is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
subshell. 3. The assertion is true but the reason is false.
Reason: For n = 3, the possible values of l are 0, 1, 2 and 4. The assertion is false but the reason is true.
for f subshell l = 3.
1. Both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason Nodal Plane - Level I
is the correct explanation of the assertion.
2. Both the assertion and the reason are true but the reason 121. The incorrect statement about the nodal plane among
is not the correct explanation of the assertion. the following is
3. The assertion is true but the reason is false. 1. A plane on which there is a zero probability of finding
4. The assertion is false but the reason is true. an electron
2. A plane on which there is maximum probability that the
116. The number of electrons that will be present in the
electron will be found
subshells having ms value of –1/2 for n = 4 is:
3. ψ is zero at nodal plane
2

1. 36 4. None of the above

2. 4
3. 16 122. The correct order of the total number of nodes of
4. 2 atomic orbitals is
1. 4f > 6s > 5d
117. The lowest value of n for 'g' orbitals is 2. 6s > 5d > 4f
1. 4 3. 4f > 5d > 6s
2. 5 4. 5d > 4f > 6s
3. 3
4. 1 123. Assertion: The number of radial nodes in 3d , is z
2

zero.
Shell/Subshell - Level II Reason: The number of angular nodes of atomic orbitals is
equal to the value of l.
118. The number of electrons with the azimuthal quantum 1. Both the assertion and the reason are true and the reason
number l = 1 and 2 for Cr 24 in ground state is is the correct explanation of the assertion.
1. 16 and 5 2. Both the assertion and the reason are true but the reason
2. 12 and 5 is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
3. 16 and 4 3. The assertion is true but the reason is false.
4. 12 and 4 4. The assertion is false but the reason is true.

119. The rule used to determine the maximum number of 124. Which of the following is correct?
electrons in a subshell of an atom is 1. Number of angular nodes = n-l-1
1. 4l+2 2. Number of radial nodes = l
2. 2l+1 3. Total number of nodes = n-1
3. 4l-2 4. All of the above
4. 2n2
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125. Orbitals having two spherical nodes are 130. The magnetic moment of 2.84 BM can be shown by
1. 2s (At. no. Ni = 28, Ti = 22, Cr = 24, Co = 27)
2. 4s 1. Ni2+
3. 3d
2. Ti3+
4. 6f
3. Cr3+
Nodal Plane - Level II 4. Co2+

126. In a subshell, if the number of radial nodes is two 131. The number of d-electrons in Fe2+ (Z = 26) is not
times the number of angular nodes, then the minimum equal to the number of :
possible value of the principal quantum number (n) is 1. s-electrons in Mg (Z = 12)
[angular nodes are non-zero) 2. p-electrons in Cl (Z = 17)
1. 1 3. d-electrons in Fe (Z = 26)
2. 2 4. p-electrons in Ne (Z = 10)
3. 3
4. 4 AUFBAU Principle - Level II
AUFBAU Principle - Level I 132. If n = 6, the correct sequence for the filling of
electrons will be
127. The correct order of increasing energy of atomic 1. ns → (n − 1) d → (n − 2) f → np
orbital is 2. ns − (n − 2) f → np → (n − 1) d
1. 3s, 3p, 4s, 3d, 4p
2. 3s, 3p, 3d, 4s, 4p 3. ns − np → (n − 1)d → (n − 2) f

3. 3s, 3p, 4s, 4p, 3d 4. ns → (n − 2) f → (n − 1) d → np

4. 3s, 3p, 3d, 4p, 4s

128. The Incorrect statement among the following is
1. Total orbital angular momentum of an electron in 's'
orbital is equal to zero.
2. An orbital is designated by three quantum numbers,
while an electron in an atom is designated by four
quantum numbers.
3. The electronic configuration of N atom is
133. The electronic configurations of Eu (Atomic no. 63),
Gd (Atomic no. 64) and Tb (Tb Atomic no. 65) are
1. [Xe]4f65d16s2, [Xe]4f75d16s2 and [Xe]4f96s2
2. [Xe]4f65d16s2, [Xe]4f75d16s2 and [Xe]4f85d16s2
3. [Xe]4f76s2, [Xe]4f75d16s2 and [Xe]4f96s2
4. [Xe]4f76s2, [Xe]4f86s2 and [Xe]4f85d16s2
Pauli's Exclusion Principle & Hund's Rule
- Level I

4. The value of m for dz2 is zero. 134. The number of unpaired electrons in 1s2 2s2 2p3 is -
1. 2
129. The group number and electronic configuration of 2. 0
element Z =114 is 3. 3
4. 1
1. Halogen family, [Rn]5f146d107s27p5
2. Carbon family, [Rn]5f146d107s27p2
3. Oxygen family, [Rn]5f146d107s27p4
4. Nitrogen family, [Rn]5f146d107s27p6
 Chapter 2 - Structure of Atom
135. Match the following species with their corresponding 137. Match the ensuing rules with the corresponding
ground state electronic configuration. statements
Atom/Ion Electronic configuration Rules Statements
A. Cu 1. 1s 2s 2p 3s 3p 3d
2 2 6 2 6 10
A. Hund’s 1. No two electrons in an atom can have the
Rule same set of four quantum numbers.
B. Cu2+ 2. 1s
2 2 6 2 6 10 2
2s 2p 3s 3p 3d 4s
B. Aufbau 2. Half-filled and completely filled orbitals
C. Zn2+ 3. 1s
2 2 6 2 6 10 1
2s 2p 3s 3p 3d 4s
Principle have extra stability.
D. Cr3+ 4. 1s
2 2 6 2 6 9
2s 2p 3s 3p 3d 3. Pairing of electrons in the orbitals
C. Pauli's
5. 1s 2 2 6 2 6 3
belonging to the same subshell does not
2s 2p 3s 3p 3d
Exclusion
take place until each orbital is singly
Principle
A B C D occupied.
1. 4 2 5 1 D.
4. It is impossible to determine the exact
Heisenberg’s
2. 3 4 1 5 position and exact momentum of a
Uncertainty
3. 3 2 1 4 subatomic particle simultaneously.
Principle
4. 4 2 1 3 5. In the ground state of atoms, orbitals are
filled in the order of their increasing
136. An electronic configuration representing an atom in energies.
the excited state is
2 2 1
1. 1s , 2s 2p
A B C D
2 2 2
2. 1s , 2s 2p
1. 3 5 1 2
2 2 2 1
3. 1s , 2s 2p , 3s 2. 1 2 3 4
2
4. 1s , 2s 2p
2 5
3. 3 5 1 4
4. 4 5 3 2

138. If the electronic structure of oxygen atom is written

as 1s , 2s
2 2
it would violate
1. Hund's rule
2. Paulis exclusion principle
3. Both Hund's and Pauli's principles
4. None of these
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Pauli's Exclusion Principle & Hund's Rule

- Level II
139. The orbital diagram in which both the Pauli's
exclusion principle and Hund's rule are violated is

1.

2.

3.

4.

140. Among the given options, the element having the

highest number of unpaired electrons in the ground state is
1. P
2. Fe
3. Kr
4. Cr