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XII CHEMISTRY REST OF THE CHAPTERS (ASSG – I)

(S and P Block elements/Transition metals including lanthanides/Co-ordination compounds &
organometallics/Polymers/Surface Chemistry)
CHEMISTRY OF MAIN GROUP ELEMENTS
[s-and p-block elements]
(1 Mark Questions)
Q.1 On being slowly passed through water PH3 Q.19 Give reason: The maximum number of covalent
forms bubbles but NH3 dissolves. Why is it so? bonds formed by nitrogen is 4.

Q.2 Which of three is the strongest oxidizing agent: Q.20 Why do noble gases form compounds with
CIO4- , BrO4- , IO4- ? fluorine and oxygen only?

Q.3 Why is HF the weakest acid among hydrohalo- Q.21 Write two uses of elemental selenium.
acids in spite of the fact that fluorine is most
electro negative? Q.22 How is the nature of π bonding in H2SO4 different
from that of water?
Q.4 What happens when XeF6 is hydrolysed?
Q.23 Write an example of a neutral molecule which is
Q.5 Which compound led to the discovery of the iso–electronic with CIO- .
compounds of noble gas?
Q.24 What is difference between the nature of pi-
Q.6 Give an example of compound in which bonds present in H3PO3 and HNO3 molecules .
oxidation state of chlorine is +7. Q.25 Mention one property of hydrazine.

Q.7 Name the geometry of XeOF4 and XeO3. Q.26 Name the state of hybridization of orbitals in
XeF2 molecule.
Q.8 Write the structure of pyrophosphoric acid. (2 Marks Questions)
Q.9 What is the oxidation state of Ni in [Ni(CO)4]? Q.1 Decide giving reasons which one of the following
pairs has the property indicated :
Q.10 What is state of hybridization of N in NO3- ion? (i) Fe or Cu has higher melting point .
(ii) Co2+ or Ni2+ has lower magnetic moment.
Q.11 A nitrogen atom possesses 5 valence electrons
but it does not form NCI5. Give the reason. Q.2 Arrange the following in decreasing order of
property indicated:
Q.12 H2O is liquid whereas H2S is gas at room (i) H2O, H2S, H2Se, H2 Te boiling point
temperature. Give reason. (ii) F2 , Cl2 , Br2 , I2 bond energy
(iii) MF , MCl , MBr , MI ionic character of the
Q.13 What is inert pair effect? bond
(iv) NH3 , PH3 , AsH3 , SbH3 base strength.
Q.14 Explain why the tendency to show - 2 oxidization
state diminishes from sulphur to polonium? Q.3 Draw the structures of XeF4 and XeF6 molecules.
Q.15 Why does oxygen not show an oxidation state of
+ 4 and + 6 like sulphur? Q.4 (i) Identify ‘X’ in the following reactions:
Cl2 + 2X-  2Cl - + X2
Q.16 Give the reasons which prompted Barlett to
prepare first noble gas compounds. Q.5 Explain the hybridization in SF6 molecule. What
is the shape of this molecule?
Q.17 Why is N2 not particularly reactive?
Q.6 Explain why phosphorus forms PF5 while
Q.18 Which of the two is more covalent SbCl3 or nitrogen does not form NF5.
SbCl5?
Q.7 How is XeO3 prepared? Write the related (b) Present a comparative account of each of the
chemical equation. Draw the structure of XeO3. following:
(i) Acidic properties of HF and HCl
Q.8 Explain the following in terms of VB theory: (ii) Basic properties of NH3 and PH3
(i) Both PCl+4 and SiCl4 have tetrahedral structures.
(ii) N(CH3)3 is a pyramidal molecule whereas Q.2 (a) Present a comparative account of following:
N(SiH3)3 molecule is plane. (i) Proton affinity of NH3 and PH3
(ii) Physical state of nitrogen and phosphorous
Q.9 Explain the following observations in terms of (iii) Shapes of ClO2 and Cl2O
VB theory : (iv) Oxidizing power of F2 and Cl2
(i) Both PF6- and SF6 are octahedral structures. (v) Bond angles of H2O and H2S
(ii) BF3 is planer molecule but NH3 is pyramidal (vi) Nitrogen forms a large number of oxides than
molecule. phosphorus.
(3 Marks Questions)
Q.1 Give a comparative account of the chemistry of Q.3 Draw the structure of XeF2 and write the
hydrides (stability and basic character) and hybridisatin of Xe (At No. 54) in this molecule.
halides. (MX3 and MX5 types) of N and P. (i) Draw the structure of XeF4 molecule. (Atomic
number of Xe = 54)
Q.2 Describe the following about halogen family (ii) Draw the structure of peroxo monosulphuric
group 17 elements): acid.
(i) Relative oxidizing power (iii) Draw the structure of IF5 (Iodine pentafluoride)
(ii) Relative strength of their hydrides.
(iii) Oxy acids and their related oxidizing ability. Q.4 (a) Explain giving reasons each of the following:
(i) Nitrogen exist as diatomic molecule (N2) whereas
Q.3 Justifying the order of your choice, arrange the phosphorus exists as tetra atomic P4 molecule.
following in decreasing order of property (ii) SF6 is known but SH6 is not known.
indicated : (b) Write the balanced equations for the following
(i) NH3, PH3, AsH3, SbH3 – base strength reactions:
(ii) HClO4, HClO3, HClO2, HClO – oxidizing (i) BrO3- + F2 + OH-
power.
(iii) M-F, M-Br, M-Cl , M-I – ionic character. Q.5 Explain the giving reasons each of the following:
(i) NF3 is an exothermic compound but NCl3 is an
Q.4 (a) Write the balanced equations for the following endothermic compound.
reactions: (ii) Nitrogen does not form penta chloride why
(i) XeF2 + PF5 (ii) XeF6 + NaF Phosphorus form.
(b) Discuss two similar and two dissimilar properties
from the chemistry of nitrogen and that of Q.6 Describe the properties of O, S, Se, Te and Po
phosphorus. (Group 16 elements) with reference to (i)
metallic/Non-metallic character (ii) catenation
Q.5 Account the following: (iii) thermal stability of hydrides (iv) oxidation
(i) NH3 has higher boiling point than PH3. states (v) allotropy.
(ii) H3PO3 is diprotic acid.
(iii) OF2 should be called oxygen difluoride and not Q.7 (a) Write the balanced equations for the following
fluorine oxide. reactions:
(i) IO3- + I- + H+
Q.6 State the trends observed in case of each of the (ii) XeF4 + PF5
following:
(i) Oxidizing power of members of halogen family Q.8 (a) Which of these is regarded as weak acid and
(ii) Basic character of hydrides of elements of Group why – HF, HCl, HBr, HI?
15 (b) How is bleaching powder prepared? Mention
(5 Marks Questions) two of its uses.
(c) Give two compounds of halogens in which the
Q.1(a) What are interhalogen compounds and why are halogens display different positive oxidation
they more reactive than corresponding molecular states.
halogens.
Q.9 Why should binary compounds of oxygen and Q.9 Name one ore of manganese and chromium.
fluorine be called oxygen fluorides and not
Fluorine oxide? State any four properties which Q.10 State a consequence of lanthanide contraction
make oxygen different from the rest of the shown by transition group elements.
elements of the same group. Give reasons for
anomalous behaviour of oxygen. Q.11 Which is the most stable oxidation state among
lanthanides?
Q.10 Describe briefly the properties of group 17
elements (halogen family). State two examples of Q.12 Why are the compounds of transition metals
the compounds in which halogen display positive generally coloured?
oxidation states.
Q.13 What is the basic difference between the
Q.11 Describe briefly the properties of group 16 electronic configuration of lanthanides and those
elements (oxygen family).Define catenation and of actinides?
illustrate it with an example.
Q.14 Write any two uses of pyrophoric alloys.
Q.12 Discuss briefly the trends in chemical properties
of group 15 elements (nitrogen family). Q.15 What are the two important oxidation states of
Why does nitrogen show anomalous behaviour as group 6 elements of the periodic table?
compared to other members of this group.
Q.16 The electronic configuration of an element is
Q.13 (i) The first element in every group of 3d54s2. Write its (i) most stable oxidation state
representative elements show properties different and (ii) most oxidizing state.
from the characteristics properties of the group.
Name three such elements and mention two Q.17 The electronic configuration of an element is
abnormal properties of each one of them. 3d54s1. Write its (i) most stable oxidation state
(ii) Draw the structures of IF3 and (ii) most oxidizing oxidation state.
CHAPTER –11
TRANSITION METALS INCLUDING Q.18 What is the general formula by which the
LANTHANIDES electronic configuration of the transition element
(1 Mark Questions) is represented?
Q.1 Name the metal with tri positive charge
represented by following electronic Q.19 State the common characteristic of actinides and
configuration: lanthanides which places them in the f-block of
1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 3d3. elements.
Q.2 Why is K2Cr2O7 generally preferred over
Na2Cr2O7 in volumetric analysis although both Q.20 Why is that orange solution of K2Cr2O7 turns
are oxidizing agents? yellow on adding NaOH to it?

Q.3 Why does V2O5 act as catalyst? Q.21 Why is it anhydrous copper(II) chloride is a
covalent while anhydrous copper(II) fluoride is
Q.4 The size of trivalent cations in the lanthanide ionic in nature?
series decreases steadily as the atomic number (2 Marks Questions)
increases. What is this known as? Q.1 The sum of first and second ionization energies
and those of third and fourth ionization Energies
Q.5 Write the ionic equation representing the of nickel and platinum are given below:
oxidizing property of acidified KMnO4 solution. IE1 + IE2KJ mol-1 IE3 + IE4 (KJ mol-1)
Ni 2.49 8.80
Q.6 Why is copper sulphate pentahydrate coloured? Pt 2.66 6.70
Taking these values into account write.
Q.7 Why is HCl not used to acidify a permanganate (i) The most common oxidation state for Ni and Pt
solution in volumetric estimations of and its reason.
Fe2+ or C2O42- ? (ii) The name of the metal (Ni or Pt) which can form
compounds in + 4 oxidation state more easily and
Q.8 What is the most stable oxidation state of Ti why?
(Z=22) in aqueous solution?
Q.2 (a) Of the ions Ag+, Co2+, Ti4+, which one will be (ii) V or Mn exhibits more number of oxidation
coloured in aqueous solutions. states.
[Atomic nos: Ag = 47, Co = 27, Ti = 22]
(b) If each one of the above ionic species is in turn Q.12 What is a transition element? Give reasons for the
kept in a magnetic field, how will it respond and following:
why? (i) Transition metals have high enthalpy of
atomization.
Q.3 Among ionic species, Sc3+, Ce4+ and Eu+2, which (ii) Most of the compounds of the transition metals
one is good oxidizing agent? Give a suitable are coloured.
reason for your answer. [Atomic nos: Sc = 21, (iii) Transition metals and most of their compounds
Ce = 58, Eu = 63] are paramagnetic in nature.
(iv) Transition metals form complex compounds.
Q.4 Explain why the first ionization energies of the
elements of the first transition series do not vary Q.13 Which out of Sc3+ and Cr3+ exhibits
much with increasing atomic number. paramagnetism and why?

Q.5 What are interstitial compounds? Mention their Q.14 For some of first row of transition elements the
two important properties. Eo values are
V Cr Mn Fe Co Ni Cu
Q.6 Describe with chemical reactions what happens –1.18V –0.91V –1.18V –0.44V –0.28V –0.25V +0.34V
when Give suitable explanation for the irregular trend
(i) Dilute NaOH solution is added to K2Cr2O7 in these values.
solution in water.
(ii) Chromite ore is fused with molten NaOH in Q.15 Why is +2 oxidation state of manganese (Z = 25)
presence of air. more stable than its +3 oxidation state while the
(iii) Acidified KMnO4 solution is added ferrous same is not true for iron (Z = 26)?
sulphate solution.
Q.16 Phosphorus (Z =15) and vanadium (Z = 23)
Q.7 Account the following: exhibit variable oxidation state for different
(i) Enthalpies of atomization of transition elements reasons.Explain this difference.
are quite high.
(ii) Transition metals form interstitial compounds. Q.17 What is lanthanide contraction? State two of its
(iii) Ce(Atomic number 58) forms tetrapositive ions, consequences.
Ce4+ in aqueous solutions.
(iv) The second and third transition series elements (3 Marks Questions)
have very similar atomic radii. Q.1 How would you account for the following:
(i) Sc, the first member of first transition series does
Q.8(i) Why do transition metal show variability in not exhibit variable oxidation state.
oxidation state? (ii) K2PtCl6 is well known compound whereas
(ii) Write the formula of a compound in which corresponding compounds of nickel is not known
transition metals has + 7 oxidation state. (iii) Only transition metals form complex compounds
with ligands such as CO?
Q.9 Account the following statements:
(i) Co(II) is stable in aqueous solution but in Q.2 Answer the following:
presence of strong ligands and in air it gets (i) What oxidation states are exhibited by
oxidized to Co(III). (Atomic number of Co is 27) lanthanide elements?
(ii) Among the lanthanide, Ce(III)can be easily (ii) In what way the electronic configuration of
oxidized to Ce(IV)(Atomic no. of Ce is 58) transition metal differs from that of representative
element?
Q.10 Write an equation in ionic form to represent the
oxidizing action of Cr2O72-ion is acidic Q.3 Write ionic equation for conversion of
medium.Also draw the structure of Cr2O72-. (i) Manganate to permanganate ion
(ii) Permanganate ion to manganese (II) ion
Q.11 Describe giving reasons which one of the (iii) Chromate ion to dichromate ion.
following pairs exhibits the property indicated:
(i) Sc3+ or Cr3+ exhibits paramagnetism. Q.4 Account for the following:
(i) Sc forms no coloured ions and yet it is regarded (i) exhibit paramagnetism (ii) form complex and
as transition metal compounds
(ii) The lowest oxide of transition metals [say Cr(24) (iii) their catalytic behaviour.
and Mn(25)] is basic & highest is usually acidic.
(iii) Transition metal sometimes show very low Q.6 Account the following :
oxidation state such as 0 and + 1 (i) Transition elements have high boiling points and
(iv) The chemical properties of lanthanides are quite high enthalpy of atomization.
similar to each other. (ii) Zn, Cd, Hg are normally not regarded as
transition elements.
Q.5 Of the ions Co2+ , Sc3+ and Cr3+ which one will (iii) A transition metal generally forms alloy with
give coloured aqueous solutions and how will other transition metals.
each of them respond to a magnetic field and (iv) Transition metals forms a number of interstitial
why? [Atomic no: Co = 27, Sc = 21, Cr = 24] compounds.

Q.6 Comment on the following tendencies of Q.7 What are transition elements? How do you
transition elements of the first series: account for the following:
(i) They exhibits variable oxidation state (i) The ionic sizes of Zr4+ and Hf 4+ are nearly the
(ii) They easily form alloys same.
(iii) They often act as catalysts. (ii) Manganese (Z = 35) exhibits are the larger
number of oxidation state.
(5 Marks Questions) (iii) KMnO4 is a stronger oxidizing agent in an acidic
medium than in alkaline medium.
Q.1 (a) What are inner transition elements? (iv) Only transition metals are known to form
(b) What is the difference between electronic carbonyls.
configurations of transition and inner
transition elements? CHAPTER-12
(c) Complete the following: CO-ORDINATION COMPOUNDS AND
(i) Na2Cr2O7 + KCl ORGANOMETALLICS
(ii) 2MnO2 + 4KOH + O2 (1 Mark Questions)
(iii) MnO4- + C2O42- + H+ Q.1 Write IUPAC name of the co-ordination isomer
of the complex [Co(en)3][Cr(CN)6]
Q.2(a) Describe the preparation of K2Cr2O7 from the
chromite ore (FeCr2O4). Q.2 What is oxidation state of Co in complex
Write the chemical equations for the reactions [Co(NH3) 2(NO2)Cl][Au(CN)2]
involved.
(b) Represent the reactions of acidified K2Cr2O7 Q.3 What is the shape of [Ni(CN)4]2- ?
with (i) KI solution chemical equations.
(ii) FeSO4 solution with the help of Q.4 Write the formula of tetrachloro cuprate (II) ion.
(c ) Draw the structure of chromate ion.
Q.5 Fill in the blanks:
Q.3 What is lanthanide contraction? How would you The complexes with co-ordination number 6
account for it? What are its important having three _________ ligands are optically
consequences? What are the common oxidation active.
states of lanthanides and actinides?
Q.6 Write IUPAC name of [Co(NH3)5ONO]2+ .
Q.4 Give balanced equations for what happens when
acidified dichromate solution reacts with Q.7 Write IUPAC name of the linkage isomer of
Hydrogen sulphide gas (i) [Co(NH3)5NO2]Cl2
(ii) [Cr(H2O)5SCN]2+
Q.5 (a) (i)In what way are the observed oxidation
states of the lanthanides related to their electronic Q.8 Write IUPAC name of co-ordination isomer of
configurations? [Co(NH3)6][Cr(CN)6].
(b) Describe the general characteristics of the
transition elements with special reference to Q.9 How many isomers are there for the complex
their tendency to [Co(NH3) 4Cl]Cl .
Q.10 Write IUPAC name of [Ni(CN)4]2-ion. IUPAC name of the complex and write its
structural formula.
Q.11 Write IUPAC name of complex [Pt(NH3)3]Cl
Q.7 Explain geometrical isomerism with reference to
Q.12 How many isomers are there for octahedral square planar complexes giving one example.
complex [CoCl2(en)(NH3)2]+ How is tetrahedral complexes with simple ligands
do not exhibit geometrical isomerism?
Q.13 Define a ‘ligand’. Give an example also.
Q.8 Predict the shape and magnetic character of each
Q.14 What scheme of hybridisation is proposed for Co of the following:
in [Co(NH3)6]3+ ? (i) [Cr(NH3)6]3+(ii) [Cr(CO)6]
[Given Atomic no. of Cr is 24]
Q.15 Write an anion whose shape can be explained by
the scheme of sp3d2 hybridisation. Q.9 Using valence bond approach, predict the shape
Q.16 Write the formula of copper hexacyanoferrate(II). and magnetic character of:
Q.17 Write IUPAC name for the ionisation isomer of (i) [Ni(CO)4)] (ii) [NiCl4]2-
[Co(NH3)5 SO4]Br. [Atomic no. of Ni is 28]

Q.18 Write IUPAC name for the linkage isomer of Q.10 Using valence bond approach, predict the shape
[Co(NH3)5 ONO]Cl2. and magnetic character of [Ni(CN)4]2- ion
[Atomic no. of Ni is 28]
Q.19 Write the chemical formula for pentaammine
chloroplatinum(IV) chloride. Q.11 Draw the structures and write the hybridised state
of central atom of each of the following species:
Q.20 Write IUPAC name for [Ag(NH3)2]NO3. (i) Fe(CO)5
(ii) trans-[Co(NH3)4Cl2]+ [Atomic . of Fe = 26 , Co
Q.21 Write IUPAC name for [Pt(NH3)2Cl4]2- = 27]

Q.22 Write IUPAC name for [Co(en)2(NH3)2]Cl3. Q.12 Using valence bond approach explain the shape
and magnetic behaviour of [Fe(CN)6]-3
Q.23 Write IUPAC name for [Co(NH3)5Cl]Cl2. (Atomic number of Fe = 26)

(2 Marks Questions) Q.13 Write the state of hybridisation and the oxidation
Q.1 (a) Illustrate the geometrical isomerism with the state of the central atom in each of the following
of an example [Pt(NH3)4 Cl2]2+ species:
(b) Write the name of the organometallic compound h(i) cis-[Co(NH3)4Cl2]+ (ii) [PtCl3(C2H4)]-
used as homogeneous catalyst. (Atomic number of Pt = 78)

Q.2 Using valence bond theory, predict the geometry Q.14 Among [Ag(NH3)2]Cl, [Ni(CN)4]2- and
and magnetic character of [NiCl4]2. (Atomic no. [CuCl4]2- which
of Ni is 28). (i) has square planar geometry?
(ii) remains colourless in aqueous solutions and
Q.3 Describe the shape of tetra cyano nicklate(II) ion why?
and account for its magnetic property. [Atomic no. of Ag = 47, Ni = 28, Cu = 29]

Q.4 Discuss the role of complex compounds in the (3 Marks Questions)

areas of Q.1 Describe the following:
(i) Electroplating (ii) Softening of water (i) Optical isomerism

Q.5 Using valence bond approach explain the shape Q.2 Describe with an example
and magnetic behaviour of [Ni(NH3)6]2+ (i)Linkage isomerism
[Atomic number of Ni is 28] (iii) Magnetic behaviour of [Fe(CN)6]4- ion.
Atomic no. of Fe = 28]
Q.6 A co-ordination compound has the formula
CoCl3.4NH3. It does not liberate ammonia but Q.3 Select a complex formation reaction and write an
precipitates chloride ion as AgCl. Give the expression for the stability constant of the
 complex species. What information is conveyed (iii) Synthetic rubber- Monomer unit
regarding the strength of ligands from the (iv) Nylon-66- Materials required for the
stability constant values of their complexes with preparation.
a metal ion? Illustrate your answer with examples
of mono-dentate ligands. Q.14 What is meant by polymerization? What type of
CHAPTER POLYMERS polymer is teflon and what is its chief use.
(2 Marks Questions)
Q.1 Explain the following processes with a suitable Q.15 Write the names and molecular structures of the
example in each case: monomers of the following:
(i) Chain-growth polymerization. (i) Natural rubber
(ii) Step growth polymerization.
Q.16 How is terylene synthesized?
Q.2 Write the names and molecular structures of the
monomers of the following polymers. Give one Q.17 Name a polymer used for non-stick kitchen wares.
use of each specify the property responsible for Give its method of preparation.
this use.
(i) Glyptal(ii) Nylon-6(iii) Neoprene Q.18 Mention which of the following are addition
polymers:
Q.3 (a) Give one example for each of the following: (i) Terylene(ii) Nylon-66(iii) Neoprene(iv) Teflon
(i) Natural polymer (ii) Condensation polymers
(b) Write the monomers used for the synthesis of Q.19 Differentiate, giving suitable examples, between
Buna-S. addition and condensation polymerisation.
Q.4 (a) Name a polymer used to make cups for hot
drinks. CHAPTER-15
(b) Give an example of step growth polymer. SURFACE CHEMISTRY
(1 Mark Questions)
Q.5 How is Nylon-66 synthesized? Write the
chemical reaction for the reactions involved. Q.1 Why do colloidal solutions exhibit Tyndall
effect?
Q.6 State the structural and behaviour difference
between thermoplastic and thermosetting Q.2 How is dialysis carried out? Mention its one
polymers. Give one example of each type. application.

Q.7 What is Buna-S? Name the monomers used in its Q.3 What is cause of Brownian movement observed
preparation. Mention its use. in colloidal solution?

Q.8 What are the monomer units of (i) Teflon (ii) Q.4 Indicate a chemical reaction involving a
Nylon-66? Give one use of each polymer. homogeneous catalyst.
Q.5 Name two industrial processes in which
Q.9 Give one example of each of the following: heterogeneous catalyst are employed.
(i)Thermoplastic (ii) Natural polymer (iii)
Condensation (iv) Chain growth polymer Q.6 What is Tyndall effect due to?
Q.7 What is electro-phoresis due to?
Q.10 What are the constituents of terylene? How do
nylon-6 and nylon-66 differ? Q.8 How can colloidal solution of sulphur in water be
prepared?
Q.11 Write equations for the synthesis of the given
polymers (a) Glyptal (b) Teflon (2 Marks Questions)

Q.12 What type of polymer is nylon-66 and how is it Q.1 What are micelles? Give an example of miceller
synthesized? system.

Q.13 Write the information asked for in the following Q.2 Explain the observation likely to be made when
polymers: (i) beam of light and (ii) an electric current
(i) Bakelite- Materials used for preparation Are allowed to pass through a colloidal solution.
(ii) PVC- Monomer unit
Q.3 What are multi-molecular and macro-molecular Tyndall effect? Why do colloidal solutions
colloids? Give an example of each? exhibit these phenomenon?

Q.4 What is the difference between a colloidal Q.7 (i) Explain the meaning of the statement
solutions and emulsion? Give one example of ‘Adsorption is a surface phenomenon’.
each type. (ii) State two features of chemical adsorption
What is role of emulsifier in forming emulsion? which are not found in physical adsorption.

Q.5 Giving examples differentiate between Lyophilic Q.8 Explain each of the following terms:
and Lyophobic colloids (i) Lyophillic sols (ii) Micelles
(iii) Emulsification
Q.6 (a) How is physically adsorbed mass of a gas on Q.9 Physical and chemical adsorptions respond
a unit mass of adsorbent related to pressure of the differently to a rise in temperature . What is this
Gas? difference and why is it so?
(b) How do enzymes catalyze reactions? What
role is played by co-enzymes? Q.10 What is meant by adsorption? State two points of
(3 Marks Questions) difference between physical and chemical
Q.1 By giving suitable examples distinguish between adsorption.
the terms absorption and adsorption. Assuming
adsorption to be spontaneous process, show Q.11 With the help of suitable diagrams, describe the
thermodynamically that is always an exothermic variation in (i) Chemisorption and (ii)
process. Physisorption with changes in temperature and
pressure of the adsorbed gas. How may these
Q.2 (a) Distinguish between the true solution and the diagrams be used to distinguish the two types of
colloidal solution of same colour . adsorption?
(b) How are the given solutions in water prepared
–(i) sulphur (ii) ferric hydroxide? Q.12 What are emulsions? Describe different types of
(c) Explain why deltas are formed where river emulsions with examples. State any two
and sea water meet? applications of emulsion.

Q.3 Derive the mathematical expression or show the

relationship between the extent of adsorption
of a gas on the surface of a solid (with lower and
higher ranges of pressure). Calculate the extent of
adsorption at one atmosphere.

Q.4 (a) Compare physical adsorption and chemical

adsorption in terms of rate and prevailing
temperature.
(b) Show graphically how the amount of gas
adsorbed on a solid in physical adsorption vary
with ]
(i) Pressure (ii) Temperature

Q.5 What is meant by colloidal state of matter?

Explain the terms – (i) Multimolecular colloids
(ii) Electro dialysis.

Q.6 With the help of suitable diagrams describe the

phenomenon of Brownian movement and