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The Language of Chemistry - 1

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What does the chemical symbol 'Cl2' represent?

  1. An atom of chlorine

  2. An isotope of chlorine

  3. A molecule of chlorine

  4. An isobar of chlorine


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Cl2 represents two chlorine atoms, i.e. a molecule of chlorine.

1 a.m.u. is equivalent to

  1. $\frac{1}{12}$th of mass of carbon atom

  2. $\frac{1}{6} th$ of mass of carbon atom

  3. $\frac{1}{4}th$ of mass of carbon atom

  4. $\frac{1}{16}th$ of mass of carbon atom


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

1 a.m.u. is equivalent to $\frac{1}{12}$th of mass of carbon atom.

Which of the following is atomic mass of an atom with 12 neutrons, 10 electrons and 10 protons?

  1. 12 U

  2. 22 U

  3. 20 U

  4. 32 U


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Atomic mass is equivalent to the sum of neutrons and protons. Therefore, atomic mass of the atom will be 12 + 10 = 22 U

Which of the following is not a correct formula of the given compound?

  1. Acetic acid - $CH _3$ COOH

  2. Slaked lime - $Ca\left(OH\right)_2$

  3. Aluminium oxide - $AlO _3$

  4. Potassium carbonate - $K _2CO _3$


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The chemical formula of aluminium oxide is $Al _2O _3.$

Which of the following cannot be depicted from the chemical formula of a compound?

  1. Molecular weight of a compound

  2. Number of atoms in a compound

  3. Ratio of weights of elements in a compound

  4. Nature of bonds between elements in a compound


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chemical formula of a compound cannot depict the nature of bonding between two elements.

Which of the following is not indicated by the formula 'CO2'?

  1. Molecular weight of carbon dioxide is 44.

  2. Carbon dioxide contains 32 parts by weight of carbon.

  3. Carbon atom is joined with the oxygen atoms by chemical bonds.

  4. There are three atoms in the molecule.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

It contains 12 parts by weight of carbon.

What is the valency of iron in ferrous oxide?

  1. -2

  2. -3

  3. +3

  4. +2


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ferrous oxide is Iron (II) oxide (FeO) in which valency of iron is + 2.

Which of the following shows variable valencies?

  1. Copper

  2. Sodium

  3. Chlorine

  4. Calcium


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Valencies shown by copper are  + 1 and + 2.

What is the name of the compound HgO?

  1. Hydragyrium oxide

  2. Mercurous oxide

  3. Mercuric oxide

  4. Hydragyric oxide


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Valency of oxygen is - 2 and that of mercury is + 2. Therefore, name of the compound is mercuric oxide.

Which of the following statements is true for NaCl?

  1. Sodium forms acidic and positive radical.

  2. Chlorine forms basic and positive radical.

  3. Sodium forms positive and basic radical.

  4. Chlorine forms negative and basic radical.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sodium forms Na+ which is a basic and positive radical.

Which of the following is a simple radical?

  1. $(PO^3)^{-9}$

  2. $OH^{-1}$

  3. $SO_4^{2-}$

  4. $Pt^+4$


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

$Pt^\left(+4\right)$ is made up of one kind of atom. So, it is a simple radical.

Which of the following is a simple bivalent electronegative ion?

  1. SO$4^{2-}$

  2. N-3

  3. S-2

  4. CN-1


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

S-2 is a simple ion with bivalent electronegativity.

Which of the following statements is true regarding HCO$3^-$?

  1. It is simple, electronegative and basic radical.

  2. It is simple, electronegative and acidic radical.

  3. It is compound, electronegative and basic radical.

  4. It is compound, electronegative and acidic radical.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

It is compound and acidic radical.

Which of the following is a basic radical?

  1. Hydroxide

  2. Peroxide

  3. Argentic

  4. Arsenate


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Silver is the only metal in argentic ion [Ag+2] and it forms a basic radical.

Which of the following elements will form acidic radical?

  1. Tin

  2. Platinum

  3. Arsenic

  4. Gold


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Arsenic is a non-metal. Hence, it will form acidic radical.

Which of the following is true regarding sodium carbonate compound?

  1. Compound consists of two atoms, i.e. sodium and carbonate.

  2. Valency of carbonate in the compound is - 2.

  3. Two different elements form this compound.

  4. Valency of sodium in sodium carbonate is + 2.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Formula of sodium carbonate is Na2CO3. Valency of carbonate is - 2 in this compound.

The valency of phosphorous is 3, but that of oxygen is 2. What will be the molecular formula of phosphorous oxide?

  1. $P_3O_2$

  2. $2PO_3$

  3. $P_2O_3$

  4. $3PO_2$

  5. $P_4O_10$


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Molecular formula is derived by interchanging valencies, i.e. P2O3.

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