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Group 14 Elements

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Which of the following sets represents three-dimensional silicates only?

  1. Feldspars, Zeolites, Quartz

  2. Micas, Zeolites, Clay

  3. Asbestos, Quartz, Beryl

  4. Micas, Clay, Asbestos

  5. Zeolites, Micas, Quartz


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Feldspars, Zeolites, Quartz: All are three-dimensional silicates (Tectosilicates).

Which of the following pairs of silicates has the same general formula?

  1. Chain silicates and double chain silicates

  2. Double chain silicates and sheet silicates

  3. Sheet silicates and cyclic silicates

  4. Cyclic silicates and chain silicates

  5. Cyclic silicates and double sheet silicates


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cyclic silicates as well as chain silicates have same general formula, i.e. (SiO3)n2n-.

Which of the following sets represents orthosilicates only?

  1. Thortveitite, Phenacite, Willemite

  2. Benitoite, Beryl, Phenacite

  3. Willemite, Zircone, Kaolinite

  4. Phenacite, Willemite, Zircone

  5. Beryl, Thortveitite, Kaolinite


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Phenacite - Be2SiO4 : Orthosilicate Willemite - Zn2SiO4 : Orthosilicate Zircone - ZrSiO4 : Orthosilicate

Which of the following sets represents carbonate ores only?

  1. Dolomite, Azurite, Chalcopyrite, Malachite

  2. Cassiterite, Pyrolusite, Azurite, Galena

  3. Pyrolusite, Magnetite, Siderite, Malachite

  4. Dolomite, Azurite, Siderite, Malachite

  5. Magnetite, Chalcopyrite, Malachite, Galena


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Dolomite: CaCO3.MgCO3 (Carbonate ore) Azurite: 2[CuCO3].Cu(OH)2 (Carbonate ore) Siderite: FeCO3 (Carbonate ore) Malachite: CuCO3.Cu(OH)2 (Carbonate ore)

Which of the following sets represents soft acids only?

  1. Ni(0), Cu(I), Mg(II), Al(III)

  2. Ni(0), Cu(I), Hg(II), Pt(II)

  3. Cu(I), Cu(II), Hg(II), Fe(III)

  4. Ag(I), Au(I), Zn(II), Mg(II)

  5. Li(I), Ca(II), Al(III), Si(IV)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ni(0), Cu(I), Hg(II), Pt(II) : All are soft acids

Which of the following statements is true?

  1. Ionic bond is non-directional.

  2. Ionic compounds do not conduct electricity in their molten state.

  3. Ionic compounds are highly soluble in non-polar solvents.

  4. The rates of ionic reactions are very slow.

  5. Ionic compounds have very low high melting and boiling points.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

 Ionic bond is directionless (non-directional), and the electrostatic forces of attraction are present in all directions around an ion.

Which of the following compounds are the examples of reverse spinel?

  1. MgAl2O4 and Mn3O4

  2. Fe3O4 and Mn3O4

  3. MgAl2O4 and NiFe2O4

  4. Fe3O4 and NiFe2O4

  5. Fe3O4 and Co3O4


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Fe3O4 and NiFe2O4 : Both are reverse spinels.

The hydrogen emission spectrum consists of several series of lines named after their discoverers. Which of the following spectral series of lines are found in the infrared region?

  1. Lyman, Balmer and Paschen series

  2. Balmer, Paschen and Pfund series

  3. Paschen, Brackett, and Pfund series

  4. Paschen, Balmer and Pfund series

  5. Lyman, Balmer and Pfund series


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Paschen, Brackett and Pfund series of lines are found in the infrared region.

Which of the following statements is false?

  1. Hydrogen has the simplest line spectrum among all the elements.

  2. Absorption spectrum forms when atoms or molecules are excited from lower energy level to higher energy levels.

  3. Emission spectrum forms when atoms or molecules are de-excited from higher energy level to lower energy level.

  4. Line spectra are also known as molecular spectra.

  5. Band spectrum forms due to the vibrations and rotations of atoms in molecules.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Line spectra are also called atomic spectra because the lines represent wavelengths radiated from atoms when electrons change from one energy level to another.  Band spectra are also known as molecular spectra because they are produced when the emitting substance is in the molecular state.

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

  1. Hard and Soft Acids and Bases (HSAB) theory was introduced by Pearson.

  2. Hard acids prefer binding to the soft bases.

  3. Hard acids have high energy LUMOs, and hard bases have high energy HOMOs.

  4. Hard acids and bases are small and non-polarisable.

  5. Soft acids and bases are larger and more polarisable.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

According to HSAB concept, hard acids prefer binding to hard bases, whereas soft acids prefer binding to soft bases.

Which of the following types of solids involve hydrogen bonding, dipole-dipole interaction and London dispersion forces?

  1. Ionic solids

  2. Metallic solids

  3. Molecular solids

  4. Network solids

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In molecular solids, molecules are held together by hydrogen bonds, dipole-dipole interaction or London dispersion forces.

For which of the following lattice systems is the highest number of Bravais lattices possible?

  1. Cubic

  2. Tetragonal

  3. Orthorhombic

  4. Rhombohedral

  5. Monoclinic


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

For orthorhombic lattice system, possible Bravais lattices are primitive, body-centred, face-centred and base-centred.

Which of the following matchings is not correct?

  1. Cubic: a = b = c and α = β = γ = 90o

  2. Tetragonal: a = b ≠ c and α = β = γ = 90o

  3. Orthorhombic: a ≠ b ≠ c and α = β = γ = 90o

  4. Rhombohedral: a = b = c and α = β = γ ≠ 90o

  5. Monoclinic: a ≠ b ≠ c and α ≠ β ≠ γ ≠ 90o


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Correct match Cubic : a = b = c and α = β = γ = 90o Monoclinic: a  ≠ b ≠ c and α = γ = 90o, β ≠ 90o Triclinic: a ≠ b ≠ c and α ≠ β ≠ γ ≠ 90o

Which of the following statements about chemisorption is not true?

  1. Adsorbate molecules are bound to the surface of adsorbent by chemical bonds.

  2. Chemisorption is an endothermic process.

  3. This process increases with increase in surface area of the adsorbent.

  4. This process is highly specific in nature.

  5. It is also known as activated adsorption.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Chemisorption is an exothermic process.

Which of the following statements is true?

  1. The reference calomel electrode is made from HgCl2.

  2. Electrolysis involves oxidation and reduction respectively at cathode and anode.

  3. The standard electrode potential is measured by galvanometer.

  4. If a salt bridge is removed between the two half cells, the voltage will drop to zero.

  5. In electroplating, the article to be electroplated serves as cathode.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Correct statement. If a salt bridge is removed between the two half cells, the voltage will drop to zero.

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