DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY

St. Joseph’s College (Autonomous)

Tiruchirappalli – 620 002
Course I-MSc CHEMISTRY
Sem I Paper Code 14PCH1103 Units I–V
Title of the
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY – I
Paper
Staff Name Dr.A.Peter Pascal Regis &Dr.A.N.Paul Angelo

UNIT – I
1. According to Arrhenius the rate is directly proportional to the concentration of ____________.
a) reactants b) Products
c) active molecules d) activation energy.

Answer: c
2. In collision theory, the collision number is the total number of____
a) collisions per unit time b) collisions per unit volume
c) collisions in the liquid molecules d) collisions per unit time per unit volume.
Answer: d
3. The SI unit of collision number is
a) m-3 s-1 b) m3s1
c) s-1 d) dm3mol-1 sec-1..
Answer: a
4. In collision theory ,the rate of formation of the product of reaction is
a) collision number b) collision number X e-E/RT
c) e-E/RT d) None.
Answer:b
5. The unit of second order reaction is___________.
a) lit mol-1 sec-1 b) mol lit-1 sec-1
c) mol sec-1 d) All the above.
Answer: a
6. The pre exponential factor in collision theory is__________.
a) steric factor b) energy of activation
c) frequency factor d) collision number
 Answer: a
7. The partition functions are generally expressed in
a) per sec b) per unit volume
c) per mol d) per atom.
Answer: b
8. The number of degrees of freedom related to vibrational energyofnon linear molecule is_______.
a) 3N-6 b) 3N-5
c) 3 d) 2
Answer: a
9. The total number of vibrational degrees of freedom of the linear molecule carbon
dioxideis__________.
a) 3N-5 b) 3N-6
c) 4 d) 3
Answer: c
10. The total number of rotational degree of freedom of a linear molecule is__________.
a) 0 b) 1
c) 2 d) 3
Answer: c
11. For an atom it has only ______________
a) translational motion b) vibrational motion
c) rotational motion d) all the above.
Answer: a
12. For the reaction between two atoms, the formed activated complex must be_____.
a) non linear b) directional
c) linear d) tetrahedral.
Answer: c
13. In the case of reaction between two non linear molecules , the partition function for the activated
complex is
a) qt3 qr3qv3n-5 b) qt3 qr3qv3n-6
c) qt3qr3qv3n-7 d) qt3qr2qv3n-7
Answer: c
14. In the thermodynamic treatment of ARRT,the frequency factor is equal to__________.
a) kT/h b) H  / RT
e

c) S  / RT d) S  / RT
e ( kT / h ) e

Answer: d
15. For an unimolecular reaction the value of ∆n is _______.
a) 0 b) 1
c) 2 d) 3
Answer: a
16. For a bimolecular reaction the value of ∆n is _____________.
a) 0 b) 1
c) -1 d) 2
Answer: c
17. From kinetic theory of gases the mean molecular speed of a gas molecule is proportional
to__________
a) T1/2 b) T
c) m1/2 d) m
Answer: a
18. According to hard sphere collision theory, the rate of formation of product of reaction is equal
to_____.
a) collision number b) Arrhenius factor
c) collision number X e-E/RT d) all the above
Answer: c
19. The frequency factor of rate constant in collision theory of bimolecular reaction is ______.
a) energy of activation b) collision frequency
c) Avagadro number d) reduced mass
Answer: b
20. The specific rate constant of decomposition of a compound is represented by lnk=5.0- 12000/T .The
activation energy of decomposition for this compound at 300 K is____.

a) 24 k cal/mol b) 12 kcal /mol

c) 24 cal/mol d) 12cal/mol
Answer: a
21. The rate of a chemical reaction increases rapidly even for small temperature increase because of
rapid increase in the_________.

a) collision frequency b) fraction of molecules with increase in excess

of the activation energy
c) activation energy d) average kinetic energy of molecules
Answer: b
22. According to collision theory, the activation energy is equal to___.
a) E min b) RT
c) ½ RT d) Emin + ½ RT.
Answer: d
23. Which is wrong about the simple collision theory?
a) The reactant molecules are hard sphers, b) Over estimation of collision diameters
is too crude
c) Higher rate is explained by steric factor d) Only translational energy is utilized in the
for unimolecular reaction activation process.
Answer: c
24. In thermodynamic treatment of ARRT, for gas reactions at normal temperatures and pressures, the
behavior is _________.
a) ideal b)  
 ( PV )  n RT

c) both “a” and “b” only d) None

Answer: c
25. At higher concentrated region, the theory of unimolecular reaction according to Lindmann
mechanism shows_____.
a) first order b) second order
c) zero order d) third order
Answer: a
26. Severalunimolcular reactions are very fast due to____.
a) the activated complex is not very b) high positive entropy of activation
different from the reactant
c) large vibrational frequency d) all the above
Answer: d
27. Which of these is most sensitive to temperature change?
a) N2O5  NO3 + NO2 b) Cyclobutene1,3- butadiene
k=6 X1012exp(-18500/RT) k=1.2X1013exp(- 2500/RT)
c) Cyclopropane propylene d) none
k=1.5 X 1015exp(-65000/RT)
Answer: c
28. The complexity of the reactant molecule increases and the entropy of activation becomes
____________.
a) zero b) more positive
c) more negative d) none
Answer: c
29. In ionic reactions, the polar solvent
a) increases the energy of activation b) decreases the energy of activation
c) slows down the reaction d) decrease the rate of the reaction
Answer: b
30. For an unimolecular reaction A B, the rate of the reaction with respect to time is
a) dcA/dt b) dcB/dt
c) dt/dcA d) dt/ dcB
Answer: b
 UNIT – II
31. Which factor determine the rate of the reaction in solution?
a) Diffusion of reactant molecule to each b) No chemical transformation
other
c) No diffusion of products d) None
Answer: a
32. If the rate in solution and in the gas phase are equal, the activity coefficient factor is____________
a) greater than unity b) less than unity
c) equal to unity d) is not equal to unity
Answer: c
33. The reaction between pyridine and methyl iodide in nitrobenzene results
a) less salvation of activated complex b) less salvation of reactants
c) lower the activity coefficient and higher d) higher the activity coefficient
the rate
Answer: c
34. The reaction between two oppositively charged ions gives
a) high frequency factor b) low frequency factor
c) low rate d) all the above
Answer: a
35. The frequency of the collision is reduced by
a) the reactants are opposite charged b) high attractive forces
c) the reaction in solution d) the reaction in gas phase
Answer: a
36. The thermodynamic relation between entropy and Gibb’s free energy is________________.
a) S =  (G/T) b) S =  (G/T)P
c) S = (G/T) d) S = (G/T)P
Answer: b
37. The term electrostriction means_________
a) restrict the freedom of motion of ions by b) greater the entropy
solvent molecules
c) motion of the ions are not restricted d) a loss of entropy and the activated complex
is not formed.
Answer: a
38. when the reacting species are of same sign
a) an increase in ionic strength decreases b) an increase in ionic strength increases the
the rate rate
 c) responsible for decreases the rate d) a decrease in ionic strength increases the
rate.
Answer: b
39. The charge number for sulpate ion in sodium sulphate is ______.
a) 0 b) 1
c) 2 d) -2
Answer: d
40. In the equation log10 k/k0=1.02 ZAZB,if one of the reactant is
neutral then
a) ZAZB =0 b) the rate constant is independent upon ionic
strength
c) both ‘a’ and ‘b’ only d) None
Answer: a
41. The reaction between two neutral molecules in solution
a) is not affected by ionic strength b) is affected by ionic strength
c) ZA ZB> 0 d) ZA ZB < 0
Answer: a
42. In dipole – dipole reaction, the increasing dielectric constant_______.
a) decreses the rate b) leads to decrease in entropy
c) leads to increase in entropy d) increase in volume of activation
Answer: b
43. Calclate the activity of Ca2+ in 0.01 molal solution. The activity coefficient is 0.5.
a) 0.01 b) 0.5
c) 0.005 d) 0.05
Answer: c
44. The activity coefficient of positive ion is______________.
a) a+/m+ b) a-/m-
c) a+ d) ) a-.
Answer: a
45. The mean activity of the electrolyte is defined as (a)
a) a+x ay b) +
c) (a+x ay)[1/(x+y)] d) none
Answer: c
46. The characteristic properties of an acid is due to the presence of ___________.
a) hydride ions b) hydroxyl ions
 c) hydronium ions d) oxide ions
Answer: c
47. A strong acid in solution is ___________.
a) mostly molecules b) mostly ions
c) both molecules and ions d) mostly water
Answer: b
48. A weak acid in solution is ___________.
a) mostly molecules b) mostly ions
c) both molecules and ions d) less water
Answer: c
49. The pH of a carbonated drink is ___________.
a) less than 7 b) more than 7
c) equal to 7 d) approximately 7.8
Answer: c
50. An acid is ___________.
a) a proton donor b) a proton acceptor
c) electron donor d) electron acceptor
Answer: a
51. A salt derived from a strong base and a weak acid will give a salt that is _______.
a) acidic b) basic
c) neutral d) volatile
Answer: b
52. Which of the following ionic species exist in a neutralization reaction?
a) HCl- b) H+
c) H2O d) H3O+
Answer: b
53. Which of the statements regarding enzymes is false?
a) Enzymes are proteins that function as b) Enzymes are specific.
catalysts
c) Enzymes provide activation energy for d) Enzyme activity can be regulated
reactions.
Answer: d
54. The relationship between an enzyme and a reactant molecule can best be described as
a) a temporary association b) an association stabilized by a covalent bond
c) one in which the enzyme is changed d) a permanent mutual alteration of structure
 permanently
Answer: a
55. When [S] = KM, the velocity of an enzyme catalyzed reaction is about:
a) 0.1*Vmax b) 0.2*Vmax.
c) 0.5*Vmax d) 0.9*Vmax
Answer: c
56. The active site of an enzyme___________.
a) remains rigid and does not change shape. b) is found at the center of globular enzymes
c) is complementary to the rest of the d) None of the above choices are correct
molecule
Answer: d
57. The transition state of a catalyzed reaction (EX‡) is________.
a) higher in energy than that of an b) lower in energy than that of an uncatalyzed
uncatalyzed reaction. reaction
c) lower in energy than the reaction d) bound very weakly to the catalyst.
substrate
Answer: b
58. The substrate KM in an enzyme-catalyzed reaction____.
a) is usually less than Kd, the dissociation b) is never less than Kd.
constant.
c) cannot be equal to Kd d) is estimated from the Y-intercept of a
Lineweaver-Burk plot.
Answer: d
59. The initial velocity, vo, of an enzyme catalyzed reaction reaches Vmax
a) at [S] = KM b) at [S] = 10*KM.
c) at 1/[S] = 1/KM. d) only as 1/[S] --> 0
Answer: a
60. When [S] = 0.1*KM, the velocity of an enzyme catalyzed reaction is about:
a) 0.5*Vmax b) 0.7*Vmax

c) 0.9*Vmax d) 0.1* Vmax

Answer: d
 UNIT – III
61. Which of the following process does not occur at the interface of phases?

a) crystallisation b) heterogenous catalysis

c) homogeneous catalysis d) corrosion

Answer: c
62. At the equilibrium position in the process of adsorption ___________.
a) ΔH > 0 b) ΔH = TΔS
c) ΔH > TΔS d) ΔH < TΔS
Answer: b
63. Which of the following interface cannot be obtained?
a) liquid-liquid b) solid-liquid
c) liquid-gas d) gas-gas
Answer: d
64. The term ‘sorption’ stands for ____________.
a) absorption b) adsorption
c) both absorption and adsorption d) desorption

Answer: c
65. Extent of Physisorption of a gas increases with ___________.
a) increase in temperature b) decrease in temperature.
c) decrease in surface area of adsorbent d) decrease in strength of van der Waals forces.
Answer: b
66. Extent of adsorption of adsorbate from solution phase increases with ________.
a) increase in amount of adsorbate in b) decrease in surface area of adsorbent.
solution
c) increase in temperature of solution. d) decrease in amount of adsorbate in solution
Answer: a

67. Which one of the following is not applicable to the phenomenon of adsorption?
a) ΔH > 0 b) ΔG < 0

c) ΔS < 0 d) ΔH < 0

Answer: a

68. Which of the following is not a favorable condition for physical adsorption?

a) high pressure b) negative ΔH

 c) higher critical temperature of adsorbate d) high temperature

Answer: d

69. Physical adsorption of a gaseous species may change to chemical adsorption with_________.
a) decrease in temperature b) increase in temperature

c) increase in surface area of adsorbent d) decrease in surface area of adsorbent

Answer: b

70. In Physisorption adsorbent does not show specificity for any particular gas
because______________.

a) involved van der Waals forces are b) gases involved behave like ideal gases
universal
c) enthalpy of adsorption is low. d) it is a reversible process.
Answer: a
71. Which of the following is an example of absorption?

a) Water on silica gel b) Water on calcium chloride

c) Hydrogen on finely divided nickel d) Oxygen on metal surface

Answer: b
72. On the basis of data given below predict which of the following gases shows least adsorption
on a definite amount of charcoal?
Gas CO2, SO2 , CH4, H2,
Critical temp./K 304 630 190

a) CO2 b) SO2
c) CH4 d) H2
Answer: d
73. In which of the following reactions heterogenous catalysis is involved?

(a) 2SO2 (g) +O2 (g) ⎯⎯NO(g) ⎯⎯→ 2SO3 (g)

(b) 2SO2 (g) ⎯⎯⎯Pt(s)⎯→ 2SO3 (g)

(c) N2 (g) + 3H2 (g) ⎯⎯Fe(s)⎯⎯→ 2NH3 (g)

(d) CH3COOCH3 (l) +H2O (l) ⎯⎯HCl(l)⎯⎯→CH3COOH (aq)+CH3OH (aq)

a) (b), (c) b) (b), (c), (d)

c) (a), (b), (c) d) (d)

 Answer: a

74. At high concentration of soap in water, soap behaves as ______.

a) molecular colloid b) associated colloid

c) macromolecular colloid d) lyophilic colloid

Answer: b

75. Which of the following will show Tyndall effect?

a) Aqueous solution of soap below critical b) Aqueous solution of soap above critical
micelle concentration micelle concentration
c) Aqueous solution of sodium chloride. d) Aqueous solution of sugar.

Answer: b

76. Method by which lyophobic sol can be protected.

a) By addition of oppositely charged sol. b) By addition of an electrolyte.

c) By addition of lyophilic sol. d) By boiling.

Answer: c
77. Freshly prepared precipitate sometimes gets converted to colloidal solution by ___________.
a) coagulation b) electrolysis
c) diffusion d) peptisation
Answer: d
78. Which of the following electrolytes will have maximum coagulating value for AgI/Ag+ sol?
a) Na2S b) Na3PO4
c) Na2SO4 d) NaCl
Answer: b
79. A colloidal system having a solid substance as a dispersed phase and a liquid as a dispersion
medium is classified as ____________.

a) solid sol b) gel

c) emulsion d) sol

Answer: d

80. The values of colligative properties of colloidal solution are of small order in comparison to those
shown by true solutions of same concentration because of colloidal particles _____.

a) exhibit enormous surface area b) remain suspended in the dispersion medium

 c) form lyophilic colloids. d) are comparatively less in number.

Answer: d

81. The graphical plot of Temperature versus pressure with constant amount of adsorption is termed as
____________

a) Isotherm b) Isobar
c) Isostere d) Isotopes
Answer: c
82. . Which of the following process is responsible for the formation of delta at a place where rivers
meet the sea?

a) Emulsification b) Colloid formation

c) Coagulation d) Peptisation

Answer: c

83. Which geometrical form of solid adsorbent adsorbs the maximum gas

a) cube b) Sphere
c) conical d) Powder form
Answer: d
84. Which of the following process is not responsible for the presence of electric charge on the sol
particles?

a) Electron capture by sol particles b) Adsorption of ionic species from solution

c) Formation of Helmholtz electrical double d) Absorption of ionic species from solution.
layer
Answer: d
85. Physical Adsorption increases with increase in_________.
a) Temperature b) Surface area
c) Coagulation d) Surface tension
Answer: b
86. In Freundlich Adsorption isotherm, the value of 1/n is _________.
a) 1 in case of physical b) 1 in case of chemisorption

c) Between 0 and 1 in all cases d) Between 2 and 4 in all cases

Answer: c
87. Which one of the following statement is incorrect about enzyme catalysis?

a) Enzymes are denaturated by ultraviolet b) Enzymes are least reactive at optimum

rays and at high temperature temperature
c) d)
Enzymes are mostly proteinous in Nature Enzyme action is specific

Answer: b
88. The Langmuir adsorption isotherm is deduced using the assumption

a) b)
The adsorbed molecules interact with The adsorption takes place in multilayers.
each other

c) The adsorption sites are equivalent in d)

their ability to adsorb the particles The heat of adsorption varies with coverage.

Answer: c
89. A plot of log x/m versus log p for the adsorption of a gas on a solid gives a straight line with slope
equal to
a) N b) 1/n
c) log K d)
–log K

Answer: b
90.
Which one of the following is an example for homogenous catalysis?

a) Hydrogenation of oil b) Manufacture of ammonia by Haber's process

c) Manufacture of sulphuric acid by Contact d) Hydrolysis of sucrose in presence of dilute

process hydrochloric acid
Answer: d
 UNIT - IV
91. Which is the correct postulate related to Arrhenius theory of electrolytic dissociation?
a) The ions of an electrolyte contribute to b) An acid is a substance that dissociates in
colligative properties like osmotic solution to give OH-
pressure and elevation of boiling point
c) The properties of an electrolyte like d) For a 1:1 electrolyte AB  A+ + B- , The
colour and, conductivity are not the sum constant K= [AB]/[A][B]
of the properties of the constituent ions
Answer: a

92. Arrhenius theory explains

a) Oswald’s dilution law b) theory of solubility product
c) precipitation of salts d) All the above.
Answer: d

93. The Debye Huckel theory of strong electrolyte is based on

a) the speed of the ionic species b) activity

c) Inter ionic interaction d) d) all the above

Answer: d

94. The ionic strength of 1:1 electrolyte is__________.

a) I=m b) I=m/2

c) I=m2/2 d) m3

Answer: d

95. The Poission equation explains in terms of strong electrolyte for

a) stationary ions b) moving ion

c) unsymmetrical electrical cloud d) None

Answer: a

96. The Boltzmann equation is________

a) ni=exp(Ei/kT) b) ni=nioexp(-Ei/kT)
c) ni=ni0 d) exp(-Ei/kT)
Answer: b

97. The electrostatic potential is equal to__________.

a) ion b) ionic atomspere
c) ion+ ionic atomsphere d) none.
 Answer: c
98. Activity coefficient can be determined from
a) vapour pressure b) freezing point
c) EMF measurements d) all the above
Answer: d
99. The correct equation for the ionic strength is
a) I=(1/2 )Zi2 b) (1/2 ) miZi2
c) I=miZi2 d) I=(3/2)miZi2
Answer: b
100. The interionic interactions are significant in strong electrolytes even
a) at low concentration b) at higher concentration
c) for ideal solution d) None
Answer: a
101. The valence of aluminium in aluminiumsulphate solution is_________.
a) 0 b) 2
c) 2 d) 3
Answer: d
102. The thickness of ionic atmosphere for 0.1 m solution of KCl at 250C is_____.
a) 4.31 X10-8/(0.1)1/2 cm b) 4.31 X10-8/(0.2)1/2cm
c) 4.31x 10-8/(0.3)1/2cm d) 4.31 x 10-8/0.4 cm
Answer: b
103. In the absence of electric field, the ionic atmosphere is
a) not stationary b) spherically symmetrical
c) spherically unsymmetrical d) disturbed.
Answer: b
104. The potential gradient means
a) 1 Volt b) cm
c) 1 Volt cm-1 d) frictional force.
Answer: c
105. The retarding influences of ions in the electric field____________.
a) relaxation effect b) asymmetry effect
c) electrophoretic effect d) all the above
Answer: d
106. Electrical force acting on the central ion is due to ________.
a) electrical potential gradient b) valence of the ions
 c) electronic charge d) all the above.
Answer: d

107. DebyeHuckel expression was modified by Onsagar, who assumed the ions to
a) move along the straight line b) take zig- zag path
c) Obey Stokes law d) have the potential.
Answer: b
108. Which of the following is correct related to Debye HuckelOnsagar conduction equation?
a) The solution should not be extremely b) There is an ion pair formation
dilute
c) The electrolyte should be 1:2 valence d) all the above are correct
type
Answer: b
109. The two constants ‘A’ and ‘B’ of Debye HuckelOnsagar equation whose values depend on
a) the dielectric constant b) viscosity of the medium
c) temperature d) All the above.
Answer: d
110. In the Graphical representation of Debye Huckelonsagar equation, the slope is equal to
a) (A+Bλ0) b) –(A +B)
c) B λ0 d) A+B λ0
Answer: a
111. The debye huckel Onsagar equation explains very well
a) KCl b) CuSO4
c) NaCl d) both ‘a’ and ‘c ‘ only.
Answer: d
112. The Shedlovsky equation is the modified form of Debye Huckel Onsagar equation which is hold
good for
a) dilute solution b) concentrated solution
c) without ion pair formation d) not considering the ionic size
Answer: b
113. The existence of ionic atmosphere is proved on the basis of
a) Debye Falkenhagen effect b) Wein effect
c) dispersion of conductance d) all the above.
Answer: d
114. In Debye Falkenhagen effect the electrolyte at high alternating frequency
a) denotes the asymmetry effect disappears b) the ionic atmosphere is not symmetric
 partly and entirely
c) the decrease in conductance takes place d) the central ion is not stationary
Answer: a
115. The main difference between Debye Huckel theory and Debye Huckel limiting law is

a) central ion has definite size b) the ionic atmosphere would extent from r=
to r= (instead of r=0 to r=)
c) the deviation from ideal behavior is d) all the above
explained in the form of electrical nature
Answer: d
116. The interionic attraction in an electrolyte
a) depends on the valency of the ion b) is independent of concentration
c) depends on weak ionization d) is not depending on ionic strength

Answer: a
117. For 1:1 electrolyte (NaCl) the molality is ‘m’ and the ionic strength is
a) 1 b) m
c) 2m d) 2
Answer: b
118. The molality of CuSo4 solution is ‘m’ and the ionic strength is _________
a) m b) 2m
c) 3m d) 4m
Answer: d
119.
For an electrolyte Na3Po4 and La(No3)3, the molality is ‘m’ and the ionic strength is____.
a) same for Na3Po4 and La(No3)3 b) 6m
c) both ‘a’ and ‘b’ only d) none
Answer: c
120.
For CaCl2 solution , a+_ is
a) a b) a1/2
c) a1/3 d) a4 .
Answer: c
 UNIT - V
121. An electrochemical cell _______________

a) Produces electrical energy b) Uses external energy

c) The cathode has –ve sign d) Anode has +ve sign
Answer: a
122. The separation of charge at the electrode – electrolyte interface is termed as

a) Electrical double layer b) Adsorption

c) Absorption d) Isostere
Answer: a
123. Helmholtz double layer has __________ layer.

a) Fixed b) Diffused layer of charges

c) Both fixed and diffused layers d) None
Answer: a
124. Zeta potential is expressed in the equation of __________ model.

a) Helmholtz b) GouyChapmann
c) Stern d) Lipmann
Answer: a
125. Specific adsorption model is otherwise called as

a) Stern b) Gouychapmann
c) Helmholtz d) Graham
Answer: a
126. Which among the following is correct

a) 1 1 1 b) = +
= +

c) 1 d) 1 1
= + = +

Answer: a
127. An example of a triple layer model is

a) Helmholtz b) Gouychapmann
c) Stern d) Grahame
Answer: d
128. The unit of interfacial tension is

a) Nm-2 b) evg cm-1

c) Sm-1 d) V cm-1
 Answer: d
129. __________ reflect the relation between the surface tension and the interfacial tension

a) Electrocapillary phenomenon b) Electrokinetic phenomenon

c) Lippmann equation d) Elecrocapillarymaximum
Answer: b
130. The plot of surface tension with respect to potential is __________.

a) ECC b) ECM
c) Lippmann d) Langmuir
Answer: a
131. The relationship of Lippmann equation is
2
a) − = d
b) e/ = Cs
e
c) - = Hg
d) − = I
e e
Answer: c
132. At ECM the change on the mercury surface is __________.

a) + ve b) – ve
c) Zero d) None
Answer: c

133. Null point is also called as _________.

a) Potential of zero change b) ECM

c) Unchanged surface potentia d) All the above
Answer: d
134. The Oswald potential (or) absolute potential of Zn is ______.

a) -0.76 V b) + 0.76 V
c) – 0.56 V d) + 0.56 V

Answer: c
135. The relation of contact angle method is ____________.

a) Smv – SmL/SLV b) SLV –SmL/Smv

c) SmL– SLv/Smv d) SmL – Smv/SLv
Answer: a
136. The movement of solid phase under stationary liquid phase under applied potential is

a) Electro osmosis b) Electrophoresis

c) Streaming potential d) Sedimentation potential

 Answer: b

137. One electrostatic unit is equivalent to ___________

a) 1/300 Volt b) 1/300 Ampere

c) 300 V d) 1/300 mV

Answer: c
138. The other term explaining polarization is ____________

a) Diffusion b) Migration
c) Convection d) Over potential
Answer: d
139. The kinetics of electrode reaction is generally ___________ equation

a) Lippmann b) Butler – volmer

c) Helmholtz d) ARRT

Answer: b

140. The value of symmetry factor or transfer coefficient (β) is _________

a) 0 <β < 1 b) 0<β>1

c) 0>β<1 d) 0>β>1

Answer: c
141. Thickness of the double layer (d) is related to the dielectric constant of the solvent in_______
relation.
a) Direct b) Indirect
c) Equal d) None of the above
Answer: a
142. Sharp potential change within the thickness of the double layer is observed in ____model.

a) Helmholtz b) Guoy-chappmann
c) Stern d) Graham
Answer: a
143. Which among the following relates to Ohms law

a) I = VR b) R = IV
c) V = IR d) R = I/V
Answer: c
144. The value of zeta potential in water system with glass electrode is _____.

a) 1.01325 x 105 b) 1.602 x 10-19 C

 c) 0.049V d) 300 V

Answer: c

145. The deviation of potential from its equililibrium value due to slowness of a reaction is called_____.

a) Current b) Voltage
c) Polarization d) Electrodics
Answer: c
146. An Example of Activation polarization is _________polarization

a) Reaction b) Diffusion
c) Phase transfer polarization d) None
Answer: c
147. Electronation reaction is also called as ___________.

a) Oxidation b) Reduction
c) substitution d) Elimination
Answer: b
148. De Electronation reaction is also called as___________.

a) Oxidation b) Reduction
c) substitution d) Elimination
Answer: a
149. Capillary active ion alter the

a) Current b) potential
c) ECM d) Electrode
Answer: c
150. Electrode which is not polarized is called -------------------- electrode.

a) Auxillary b) working
c) polariazble d) Reference
Answer: d

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