Chapter 3: Atoms and Molecules ( practice questions)

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1. Who proposed the concept of Parmanu?

(a) Democritus
(b) Leucippus
(c) Maharishi Kanad
(d) Antoine Lavoisier

2. Who suggested that matter is composed of small, indivisible particles called atoms?

(a) Antoine Lavoisier
(b) Pakudha Katyayama
(c) Democritus
(d) John Dalton

3. What was the main limitation of the atomic concepts proposed by ancient Indian and Greek philosophers?

(a) Lack of experimental validation
(b) Incorrect definition of atoms
(c) They ignored the concept of compounds
(d) Atoms were thought to be visible

4. Who established the two important laws of chemical combination?

(a) Democritus
(b) John Dalton
(c) Antoine Lavoisier
(d) Pakudha Katyayama

5. Assertion: Ancient Indian philosophers suggested that matter is composed of extremely small particles.
Reason: These particles were experimentally observed and tested.

(a) Both assertion and reason are correct, and reason explains the assertion.
(b) Both assertion and reason are correct, but reason does not explain the assertion.
(c) Assertion is correct, but reason is incorrect.
(d) Assertion is incorrect, but reason is correct.

6. What does the Law of Conservation of Mass state?

(a) Mass can be created and destroyed in a chemical reaction
(b) Mass remains constant before and after a chemical reaction
(c) Mass of reactants is always greater than products
(d) None of the above

7. Who established the Law of Constant Proportions?

(a) Antoine Lavoisier
(b) John Dalton
(c) Joseph L. Proust
(d) Democritus

8. According to the Law of Constant Proportions, what is the mass ratio of hydrogen to oxygen in water?

(a) 1:2
(b) 1:8
(c) 2:1
(d) 8:1

9. Assertion: The Law of Conservation of Mass applies to both physical and chemical changes.
Reason: In any closed system, the total mass of substances remains the same before and after the reaction.

(a) Both assertion and reason are correct, and reason explains the assertion.
(b) Both assertion and reason are correct, but reason does not explain the assertion.
(c) Assertion is correct, but reason is incorrect.
(d) Assertion is incorrect, but reason is correct.

10. Which experiment is commonly used to verify the Law of Conservation of Mass?

(a) Electrolysis of water
(b) Mixing of barium chloride and sodium sulphate in a closed flask
(c) Heating of magnesium in open air
(d) Rusting of iron

11. Match the following:

Column A	Column B
(i) Law of Conservation of Mass	(A) Joseph L. Proust
(ii) Law of Constant Proportions	(B) Matter cannot be created or destroyed
(iii) Antoine Lavoisier	(C) Elements always combine in fixed mass ratios
(iv) 1:8 ratio	(D) Mass of Hydrogen to Oxygen in water

Choose the correct matching:

(a) (i - B), (ii - C), (iii - A), (iv - D)
(b) (i - C), (ii - B), (iii - D), (iv - A)
(c) (i - A), (ii - D), (iii - B), (iv - C)
(d) (i - D), (ii - A), (iii - C), (iv - B)

12. Who proposed the atomic theory that explained the laws of chemical combination?

(a) Antoine Lavoisier
(b) John Dalton
(c) Joseph L. Proust
(d) Democritus

13. Which of the following is NOT a postulate of Dalton’s atomic theory?

(a) Atoms are indivisible and cannot be created or destroyed.
(b) Atoms of the same element have different masses and properties.
(c) Atoms combine in simple whole-number ratios to form compounds.
(d) All matter is composed of tiny particles called atoms.

14. Assertion: Atoms of different elements have different masses and chemical properties.
Reason: Atoms of the same element are identical in mass and properties.

(a) Both assertion and reason are correct, and reason explains the assertion.
(b) Both assertion and reason are correct, but reason does not explain the assertion.
(c) Assertion is correct, but reason is incorrect.
(d) Assertion is incorrect, but reason is correct.

15. Match the following postulates of Dalton’s Atomic Theory with their correct explanations:

Column A (Postulate)	Column B (Explanation)
(i) Atoms are indivisible	(A) Atoms of the same element have the same mass and properties
(ii) Atoms of an element are identical	(B) Atoms cannot be split or destroyed in a chemical reaction
(iii) Atoms combine in whole-number ratios	(C) Atoms of different elements have different properties
(iv) Atoms of different elements are different	(D) Compounds are formed by atoms in fixed ratios

Choose the correct matching:

(a) (i - B), (ii - A), (iii - D), (iv - C)
(b) (i - A), (ii - B), (iii - C), (iv - D)
(c) (i - C), (ii - D), (iii - B), (iv - A)
(d) (i - D), (ii - C), (iii - A), (iv - B)

16. Who proposed the atomic theory based on experimental observations?

(a) Antoine Lavoisier
(b) Joseph Proust
(c) John Dalton
(d) Democritus

17. According to Dalton’s atomic theory, atoms of different elements differ in:

(a) Size
(b) Mass
(c) Chemical properties
(d) All of the above

18. Which postulate of Dalton’s atomic theory is now known to be incorrect?

(a) Atoms are indivisible.
(b) Atoms of an element are identical in mass and properties.
(c) Atoms combine in simple whole-number ratios.
(d) Both (a) and (b)

19. Which of the following best explains why Dalton’s atomic theory was important?

(a) It provided a logical explanation for chemical reactions.
(b) It confirmed that matter is made of atoms.
(c) It formed the basis of modern chemistry.
(d) All of the above

20. According to Dalton’s atomic theory, which statement is true?

(a) Atoms are indivisible and cannot be created or destroyed.
(b) Atoms of different elements have different masses and properties.
(c) Atoms combine in whole-number ratios to form compounds.
(d) All of the above

21. What is the basic building block of all matter?

(a) Molecule
(b) Atom
(c) Electron
(d) Proton

22. What is the approximate size of an atom?

(a) 10⁻¹ m
(b) 10⁻⁶ m
(c) 10⁻¹⁰ m
(d) 10 m

23. Which unit is used to measure atomic size?

(a) Millimeter
(b) Centimeter
(c) Nanometer
(d) Kilometer

24. Why do scientists study atoms if they are so small?

(a) Atoms make up everything around us.
(b) Atoms affect physical and chemical properties of substances.
(c) Modern techniques allow us to observe atoms.
(d) All of the above

25. How many atoms approximately make up a layer as thick as a sheet of paper?

(a) A few hundred
(b) A few thousand
(c) More than a million
(d) More than a billion

26. Which element's symbol is derived from its Latin name 'ferrum'?

(a) Sodium
(b) Iron
(c) Potassium
(d) Copper

27. What is the chemical symbol for Gold?

(a) Au
(b) Ag
(c) Ge
(d) Ga

28. Which element has the symbol 'Na'?

(a) Sodium
(b) Nitrogen
(c) Neon
(d) Nickel

29. Which element has the symbol 'Co'?

(a) Cobalt
(b) Copper
(c) Chromium
(d) Carbon

30. What is the symbol for Potassium?

(a) P
(b) K
(c) Pt
(d) Po

31. What is the unit for atomic mass according to the latest IUPAC recommendations?

(a) amu (atomic mass unit)
(b) u (unified mass)
(c) gm (gram)
(d) kg (kilogram)

32. Which element is used as the standard for defining atomic masses?

(a) Oxygen
(b) Hydrogen
(c) Carbon-12
(d) Nitrogen

33. What is the atomic mass of Oxygen?

(a) 12 u
(b) 14 u
(c) 16 u
(d) 23 u

34. What is the atomic mass of Sodium?

(a) 12 u
(b) 23 u
(c) 24 u
(d) 32 u

35. The atomic mass of which element is 32 u?

(a) Magnesium
(b) Sulphur
(c) Chlorine
(d) Calcium

36. Assertion: The atomic mass unit (u) is based on the carbon-12 isotope.
Reason: Carbon-12 is chosen as the standard because it is the most abundant and stable isotope of carbon.

(a) Both assertion and reason are correct, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both assertion and reason are correct, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) The assertion is correct, but the reason is incorrect.
(d) The assertion is incorrect, but the reason is correct.

37. Assertion: The relative atomic mass of an element is measured using a standard reference atom.
Reason: The atomic mass of carbon-12 is set as 12 u, and other elements are compared to it.

(a) Both assertion and reason are correct, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both assertion and reason are correct, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) The assertion is correct, but the reason is incorrect.
(d) The assertion is incorrect, but the reason is correct.

38. Assertion: The atomic mass unit (u) is a fraction of the mass of one carbon-12 atom.
Reason: The definition of 1 u is 1/12th the mass of a carbon-12 atom.

(a) Both assertion and reason are correct, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both assertion and reason are correct, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) The assertion is correct, but the reason is incorrect.
(d) The assertion is incorrect, but the reason is correct.

39. Assertion: Carbon-12 is used as the reference for determining atomic masses of elements.
Reason: The atomic mass of Carbon-12 is exactly 12 u, making it an ideal reference point for comparison.

(a) Both assertion and reason are correct, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both assertion and reason are correct, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) The assertion is correct, but the reason is incorrect.
(d) The assertion is incorrect, but the reason is correct.

40. Assertion: The atomic masses of all elements are relative to the mass of a carbon-12 atom.
Reason: The use of carbon-12 as a reference allows atomic masses to be expressed as whole numbers or near whole numbers.

(a) Both assertion and reason are correct, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both assertion and reason are correct, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) The assertion is correct, but the reason is incorrect.
(d) The assertion is incorrect, but the reason is correct.

41. What is a molecule?

(a) A single atom of an element
(b) A group of atoms chemically bonded together
(c) A particle of an element that cannot exist independently
(d) A compound formed from multiple elements

42. Which of the following is a diatomic molecule?

(a) Oxygen (O2)
(b) Phosphorus (P4)
(c) Helium (He)
(d) Carbon (C)

43. What is the atomicity of sulfur?

(a) Monoatomic
(b) Diatomic
(c) Polyatomic
(d) Tetra-atomic

44. Assertion: A molecule is the smallest particle of a substance that can exist independently.
Reason: A molecule must always consist of atoms from two different elements.

(a) Both assertion and reason are correct, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both assertion and reason are correct, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) The assertion is correct, but the reason is incorrect.
(d) The assertion is incorrect, but the reason is correct.

45. Assertion: An ion is a charged species formed when atoms lose or gain electrons.
Reason: Anions are negatively charged ions, and cations are positively charged ions.

(a) Both assertion and reason are correct, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both assertion and reason are correct, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) The assertion is correct, but the reason is incorrect.
(d) The assertion is incorrect, but the reason is correct.

46. Match the elements with their atomicity:

Column 1
1. Oxygen
2. Nitrogen
3. Sulfur
4. Argon
Column 2
A. Diatomic
B. Polyatomic
C. Monoatomic
D. Tetra-atomic

(a) 1-A, 2-A, 3-B, 4-C
(b) 1-A, 2-A, 3-D, 4-C
(c) 1-B, 2-A, 3-C, 4-D
(d) 1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D

47. Match the following ionic compounds with their constituent elements:

Column 1
1. Sodium chloride
2. Magnesium sulfate
3. Calcium oxide
4. Sodium carbonate
Column 2
A. Sodium and Chlorine
B. Magnesium and Sulfur
C. Calcium and Oxygen
D. Sodium and Carbonate

(a) 1-D, 2-A, 3-B, 4-C
(b) 1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D
(c) 1-A, 2-D, 3-C, 4-B
(d) 1-B, 2-C, 3-D, 4-A

48. What is the formula of sodium chloride?

(a) NaCl
(b) Na₂Cl
(c) Na₂Cl₂
(d) NaCl₂

49. What is the formula for magnesium hydroxide?

(a) MgOH
(b) Mg(OH)₂
(c) Mg₂OH
(d) Mg(OH)₄

50. What is the valency of the ammonium ion (NH₄⁺)?

(a) 1
(b) 2
(c) 3
(d) 4

51. Assertion: The formula for sodium hydroxide is NaOH.
Reason: Sodium has a valency of +1, and hydroxide has a valency of -1.

(a) Both assertion and reason are correct, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both assertion and reason are correct, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) The assertion is correct, but the reason is incorrect.
(d) The assertion is incorrect, but the reason is correct.

52. Assertion: The formula of calcium oxide is CaO.
Reason: Calcium has a valency of +2, and oxygen has a valency of -2.

(a) Both assertion and reason are correct, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both assertion and reason are correct, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) The assertion is correct, but the reason is incorrect.
(d) The assertion is incorrect, but the reason is correct.

53. Match the following ions with their valency:

Column 1
1. Sodium (Na⁺)
2. Magnesium (Mg²⁺)
3. Ammonium (NH₄⁺)
4. Chloride (Cl⁻)
Column 2
A. +1
B. +2
C. +3
D. -1

(a) 1-C, 2-B, 3-C, 4-a
(b) 1-A, 2-C, 3-B, 4-D
(c) 1-A, 2-B, 3-D, 4-C
(d) 1-A, 2-B, 3-c, 4-D

54. Match the following ionic compounds with their constituent ions:

Column 1
1. Calcium chloride
2. Potassium nitrate
3. Magnesium sulfate
4. Copper (II) oxide
Column 2
A. Ca²⁺ and Cl⁻
B. K⁺ and NO₃⁻
C. Mg²⁺ and SO₄²⁻
D. Cu²⁺ and O²⁻

(a) 1-C, 2-B, 3-C, 4-A
(b) 1-D, 2-A, 3-B, 4-C
(c) 1-B, 2-C, 3-A, 4-D
(d) 1-A, 2-B, 3-c, 4-D

55. What is the chemical formula for iron (III) chloride?

(a) FeCl₂
(b) FeCl₃
(c) Fe₂Cl₄
(d) Fe₃Cl₂

56. What is the formula for aluminum sulfate?

(a) Al₂(SO₄)₃
(b) Al(SO₄)₂
(c) Al₃(SO₄)₂
(d) Al(SO₄)₃

57. Which of the following compounds is correctly paired with its ionic composition?

(a) Magnesium chloride - Mg₂Cl₂
(b) Calcium oxide - CaO
(c) Sodium sulfate - Na₂SO₄₂
(d) Copper(I) oxide - Cu₂O₃

58. Assertion: The formula of copper (II) sulfate is CuSO₄.
Reason: Copper (II) has a valency of +2 and sulfate has a valency of -2.

(a) Both assertion and reason are correct, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both assertion and reason are correct, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) The assertion is correct, but the reason is incorrect.
(d) The assertion is incorrect, but the reason is correct.

59. Assertion: The formula of potassium permanganate is KMnO₄.
Reason: Potassium has a valency of +1, manganese has a valency of +7, and oxygen has a valency of -2.

(a) Both assertion and reason are correct, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both assertion and reason are correct, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) The assertion is correct, but the reason is incorrect.
(d) The assertion is incorrect, but the reason is correct.

60. Match the following elements with their respective valencies:

Column 1
1. Phosphorus
2. Sulfur
3. Iron (III)
4. Zinc
Column 2
A. +3
B. +6
C. +2
D. +5

(a) 1-D, 2-B, 3-A, 4-C
(b) 1-A, 2-C, 3-B, 4-D
(c) 1-C, 2-D, 3-B, 4-A
(d) 1-B, 2-A, 3-D, 4-C

61. Match the following compounds with their molecular formulae:

Column 1
1. Potassium hydroxide
2. Sodium carbonate
3. Copper (II) chloride
4. Magnesium nitrate
Column 2
A. Na₂CO₃
B. KOH
C. CuCl₂
D. Mg(NO₃)₂

(a) 1-B, 2-A, 3-C, 4-D
(b) 1-D, 2-C, 3-A, 4-B
(c) 1-A, 2-D, 3-B, 4-C
(d) 1-C, 2-A, 3-D, 4-B

62. What is the molecular mass of sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO₃)?

(a) 84 u
(b) 90 u
(c) 100 u
(d) 110 u

63. What is the formula unit mass of magnesium sulfate (MgSO₄)?

(a) 120 u
(b) 148 u
(c) 136 u
(d) 130 u

64. The molecular mass of carbon dioxide (CO₂) is:

(a) 32 u
(b) 44 u
(c) 46 u
(d) 40 u

65. Assertion: The formula unit mass of calcium phosphate (Ca₃(PO₄)₂) is 310 u.
Reason: The atomic mass of calcium is 40, phosphorus is 31, and oxygen is 16.

(a) Both assertion and reason are correct, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both assertion and reason are correct, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) The assertion is correct, but the reason is incorrect.
(d) The assertion is incorrect, but the reason is correct.

66. Assertion: The molecular mass of sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄) is 98 u.
Reason: The atomic mass of hydrogen is 1, sulfur is 32, and oxygen is 16.

(a) Both assertion and reason are correct, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both assertion and reason are correct, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) The assertion is correct, but the reason is incorrect.
(d) The assertion is incorrect, but the reason is correct.

67. Match the following compounds with their respective molecular masses:

Column 1
1. Ammonia (NH₃)
2. Nitric acid (HNO₃)
3. Sodium chloride (NaCl)
4. Methane (CH₄)
Column 2
A. 63 u
B. 58.5 u
C. 17 u
D. 16 u

(a) 1-C, 2-A, 3-B, 4-D
(b) 1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D
(c) 1-D, 2-C, 3-B, 4-A
(d) 1-C, 2-B, 3-A, 4-D

68. Match the following elements with their atomic masses:

Column 1
1. Hydrogen
2. Oxygen
3. Carbon
4. Nitrogen
Column 2
A. 12 u
B. 14 u
C. 1 u
D. 16 u

(a) 1-B, 2-D, 3-A, 4-C
(b) 1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D
(c) 1-C, 2-D, 3-A, 4-B
(d) 1-C, 2-D, 3-B, 4-A

69. What is the number of moles present in 52 g of helium (He)?

(a) 13 mol
(b) 14 mol
(c) 12 mol
(d) 15 mol

70. The number of moles in 12.044 × 10²³ atoms of helium is:

(a) 2 mol
(b) 3 mol
(c) 1 mol
(d) 4 mol

71. The mass of 0.5 moles of nitrogen gas (N₂) is:

(a) 7 g
(b) 14 g
(c) 28 g
(d) 56 g

72. Assertion: The number of atoms in 16 g of oxygen gas (O₂) is 6.022 × 10²³ atoms.
Reason: 16 g of oxygen gas contains 1 mole of O₂ molecules, and each molecule of O₂ contains 2 oxygen atoms.

(a) Both assertion and reason are correct, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both assertion and reason are correct, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) The assertion is correct, but the reason is incorrect.
(d) The assertion is incorrect, but the reason is correct.

73. Assertion: The mass of 1 mole of nitrogen atoms (N) is 14 g.
Reason: The molar mass of nitrogen atoms is numerically equal to its atomic mass in grams.

(a) Both assertion and reason are correct, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both assertion and reason are correct, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) The assertion is correct, but the reason is incorrect.
(d) The assertion is incorrect, but the reason is correct.

74. Match the following quantities with the corresponding values:

Column 1
1. 1 mole of oxygen atoms
2. 16 g of oxygen gas (O₂)
3. 0.5 mole of nitrogen gas (N₂)
4. 28 g of nitrogen gas (N₂)
Column 2
A. 1.204 × 10²⁴ atoms
B. 1.204 × 10²⁴ molecules
C. 14 g
D. 32 g

(a) 1-A, 2-D, 3-C, 4-B
(b) 1-B, 2-D, 3-C, 4-A
(c) 1-A, 2-C, 3-D, 4-B
(d) 1-B, 2-A, 3-C, 4-D

75. Match the following amounts of substance with the number of particles:

Column 1
1. 12.044 × 10²³ atoms of sodium
2. 0.5 mole of carbon atoms
3. 32 g of O₂ molecules
4. 1 mole of sulfur atoms
Column 2
A. 1.204 × 10²⁴ atoms
B. 3.011 × 10²³ atoms
C. 6.022 × 10²³ molecules
D. 6.022 × 10²³ atoms

(a) 1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D
(b) 1-B, 2-D, 3-C, 4-A
(c) 1-C, 2-A, 3-D, 4-B
(d) 1-D, 2-A, 3-B, 4-C

76. Which of the following formulas correctly represents the relationship between the number of moles (n), the number of particles (N), and Avogadro’s constant (N₀)?

(a) n = N₀ / N
(b) N = n × N₀
(c) N = N₀ / n
(d) n = N × N₀

77. What is the molar mass of a substance?

(a) The mass of one molecule of the substance
(b) The atomic mass of an element in grams
(c) The mass of 1 mole of a substance, expressed in grams
(d) The mass of one atom of the substance

78. The number of moles (n) in 100 g of a substance with a molar mass (M) of 25 g/mol is:

(a) 4 mol
(b) 5 mol
(c) 2 mol
(d) 10 mol

79. Assertion: The number of molecules in one mole of any substance is always 6.022 × 10²³.
Reason: One mole of a substance always contains 6.022 × 10²³ particles, regardless of the substance.

(a) Both assertion and reason are correct, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both assertion and reason are correct, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) The assertion is correct, but the reason is incorrect.
(d) The assertion is incorrect, but the reason is correct.

80. Assertion: The molar mass of hydrogen is 1 g/mol.
Reason: The atomic mass of hydrogen is 1 u, and the molar mass is the same as the atomic mass but expressed in grams.

(a) Both assertion and reason are correct, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both assertion and reason are correct, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) The assertion is correct, but the reason is incorrect.
(d) The assertion is incorrect, but the reason is correct.

81. Match the following substances with their molar masses:

Column 1
1. Hydrogen gas (H₂)
2. Oxygen gas (O₂)
3. Nitrogen gas (N₂)
4. Water (H₂O)
Column 2
A. 32 g/mol
B. 28 g/mol
C. 18 g/mol
D. 2 g/mol

(a) 1-D, 2-A, 3-B, 4-C
(b) 1-C, 2-A, 3-D, 4-B
(c) 1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D
(d) 1-D, 2-B, 3-A, 4-C

82. Match the following terms with their correct units:

Column 1
1. Molar mass
2. Number of particles
3. Number of moles
4. Avogadro’s number
Column 2
A. g/mol
B. particles/mol
C. moles
D. 6.022 × 10²³ particles/mol

(a) 1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D
(b) 1-B, 2-C, 3-D, 4-A
(c) 1-A, 2-D, 3-B, 4-C
(d) 1-B, 2-A, 3-D, 4-C

83. Who is credited with the introduction of the term "mole" in chemistry?

(a) John Dalton
(b) Wilhelm Ostwald
(c) Amedeo Avogadro
(d) Dmitri Mendeleev

84. Who determined that the number of molecules in one mole of a substance is always the same, now called Avogadro’s number?

(a) Amedeo Avogadro
(b) John Dalton
(c) Albert Einstein
(d) Niels Bohr

85. Who was the scientist that first presented the concept of atomic mass and its relationship to the atomic weight of elements?

(a) Dmitri Mendeleev
(b) John Dalton
(c) J.J. Thomson
(d) Robert Boyle

86. Assertion: Amedeo Avogadro’s hypothesis was essential for understanding the behavior of gases.
Reason: Avogadro’s hypothesis stated that the volume of gas is directly proportional to the number of molecules present, given constant temperature and pressure.

(a) Both assertion and reason are correct, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both assertion and reason are correct, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) The assertion is correct, but the reason is incorrect.
(d) The assertion is incorrect, but the reason is correct.

87. Assertion: The concept of mole was introduced by Avogadro.
Reason: The mole concept allows chemists to count individual molecules or atoms in a given sample based on its mass.

(a) Both assertion and reason are correct, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(b)Both assertion and reason are correct, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) The assertion is correct, but the reason is incorrect.
(d) The assertion is incorrect, but the reason is correct.

89. What is the primary reason for the introduction of the concept of "mole" by Avogadro in the context of chemical reactions?

(a) To simplify the representation of chemical equations using atomic masses.
(b) To provide a method for counting atoms and molecules that is independent of the substance’s physical state.
(c) To relate the chemical reactions in terms of measurable quantities like mass and volume.
(d) To establish a relationship between the macroscopic amount of a substance and the number of particles involved in a reaction.

90. Which of the following statements best explains the concept of "molar mass" in relation to Avogadro’s number?

(a) Molar mass represents the mass of 6.022 × 10²³ atoms or molecules of a substance, and is numerically equal to the molecular or atomic mass in grams.
(b) Molar mass is the mass of 1 mole of a substance, but it is numerically smaller than the atomic or molecular mass in grams.
(c) Molar mass represents the number of atoms in a molecule when multiplied by Avogadro’s number.
(d) Molar mass and atomic mass have no relation since the mass of 1 mole of any substance is always the same irrespective of its molecular composition.

91. Avogadro’s hypothesis led to the concept that the volume of gas at constant temperature and pressure is directly proportional to the number of molecules. What does this imply about the molecular structure of gases?

(a) All gases, regardless of molecular composition, have the same molecular mass at constant temperature and pressure.
(b) The volume of gas is solely determined by the temperature and pressure, irrespective of the number of molecules present.
(c) Gases of different molecular compositions will occupy the same volume under the same conditions, as long as they contain the same number of molecules.
(d) Avogadro’s hypothesis is only applicable to ideal gases, not real gases, which deviate from the ideal behavior.

92. According to Avogadro’s law, if two volumes of hydrogen and oxygen gases react to form water at constant temperature and pressure, what is the volume relationship between the reactants and products?

(a) 1 volume of hydrogen reacts with 1 volume of oxygen to form 2 volumes of water.
(b) 2 volumes of hydrogen react with 1 volume of oxygen to form 2 volumes of water.
(c) 2 volumes of hydrogen react with 2 volumes of oxygen to form 2 volumes of water.
(d) 1 volume of hydrogen reacts with 2 volumes of oxygen to form 1 volume of water.

93. What is the significance of Avogadro’s number (6.022 × 10²³) in the calculation of the number of particles in a mole of a substance?

(a) Avogadro’s number represents the number of particles in one mole of a substance, and its value is derived from the ratio of the atomic mass unit to the molecular mass.
(b) Avogadro’s number is a constant value used only to calculate the mass of a single particle.
(c) Avogadro’s number is used to convert between moles of a substance and the number of particles, allowing chemists to count individual atoms or molecules.
(d) Avogadro’s number is applicable only to gases and has no relevance to solids or liquids.

94. Which of the following statements is correct regarding the relationship between molar mass and the number of particles in a mole?

(a) Molar mass is the same for all substances, as it represents the mass of one mole of particles irrespective of the substance’s molecular composition.
(b) The molar mass of a substance is numerically equal to the molecular mass in atomic mass units but is expressed in grams per mole.
(c) Molar mass is the mass of one mole of atoms, and it is numerically smaller than the atomic mass in grams for heavier elements.
(d) Molar mass is used to determine the number of particles in a substance and is independent of the chemical composition of the substance.

95. How does the concept of Avogadro’s number aid in calculating the number of atoms or molecules in a given sample?

(a) Avogadro’s number relates the macroscopic amount of a substance to its molecular or atomic composition, enabling conversion from moles to individual particles.
(b) Avogadro’s number allows chemists to measure the actual mass of individual atoms or molecules in a sample.
(c) Avogadro’s number is used to calculate the volume of gases in chemical reactions at constant temperature and pressure.
(d) Avogadro’s number simplifies the measurement of temperature and pressure for gaseous substances in reactions.

96. In a chemical reaction, 1 mole of oxygen gas (O₂) reacts with 2 moles of hydrogen gas (H₂) to form 2 moles of water (H₂O). How many molecules of water are produced if 0.5 mole of O₂ reacts completely?

(a) 1.2044 × 10²³ molecules of water
(b) 6.022 × 10²³ molecules of water
(c) 1.2044 × 10²² molecules of water
(d) 2.4088 × 10²³ molecules of water

97. Which of the following best describes the significance of the "gram atomic mass" in relation to the mole concept?

(a) Gram atomic mass is the mass of 6.022 × 10²³ atoms of an element, and it is numerically equal to the atomic mass in grams.
(b) Gram atomic mass is the total mass of one mole of a substance, regardless of the atomic or molecular composition.
(c) Gram atomic mass is a theoretical concept used only for gases and has no application for solid or liquid elements.
(d) Gram atomic mass is different for each element and refers to the mass of one atom of the element in grams.

98. If 0.1 mole of a substance weighs 16 grams, what is the molar mass of the substance?

(a) 160 g/mol
(b) 1.6 g/mol
(c) 16 g/mol
(d) 0.16 g/mol

99. How is the "formula unit mass" of an ionic compound different from the "molecular mass" of a covalent compound?

(a) Formula unit mass refers to the sum of the atomic masses of atoms in a formula unit, while molecular mass refers to the sum of the atomic masses in a molecule.
(b) Formula unit mass is only applicable for covalent compounds, and molecular mass is used for ionic compounds.
(c) Formula unit mass and molecular mass are equivalent terms and are used interchangeably for all types of compounds.
(d) Formula unit mass is calculated based on the empirical formula, whereas molecular mass is based on the molecular formula and atomic masses.

100. According to the Law of Conservation of Mass, which of the following statements is correct in a chemical reaction?

(a) The mass of the reactants is always greater than the mass of the products.
(b) The mass of the reactants and products remains unchanged, but the energy changes.
(c) The mass of the products is always greater than the mass of the reactants.
(d) The mass of reactants is irrelevant in chemical reactions.

101. In the context of the Law of Definite Proportions, which of the following compounds would violate this law?

(a) H₂O
(b) NaCl
(c) CO₂
(d) A compound whose mass ratio of its elements varies based on its source

102. The relative atomic mass of an element is compared to which of the following?

(a) The atomic mass of hydrogen
(b) The atomic mass of oxygen
(c) The atomic mass of carbon-12
(d) The atomic mass of nitrogen

103. Which of the following best defines a mole in terms of particles?

(a) A mole is the mass of a substance equal to its molecular weight in grams.
(b) A mole is the amount of substance that contains 6.022 × 10²³ particles, atoms, ions, or molecules.
(c) A mole is the mass of 6.022 × 10²³ atoms or molecules.
(d) A mole is the number of atoms in exactly 12 g of oxygen.

104. Which of the following statements correctly explains the concept of a chemical formula in a compound?

(a) A chemical formula only represents the molecular mass of a compound.
(b) A chemical formula shows the constituent elements and their exact number of atoms in a molecule of the compound.
(c) A chemical formula represents only the ionic bonds between atoms in a compound.
(d) A chemical formula shows the number of molecules in a compound, not the elements involved.

105. Which of the following is an example of a polyatomic ion?

(a) Na⁺
(b) Cl⁻
(c) SO₄²⁻
(d) Fe³⁺

106. What is the significance of the Avogadro constant (6.022 × 10²³) in chemical calculations?

(a) It allows chemists to calculate the number of molecules or atoms in one mole of a substance.
(b) It is used to determine the atomic mass of a substance.
(c) It is used to calculate the molar mass of a compound.
(d) It allows chemists to measure the temperature of a substance in moles.

107. Which of the following compounds obeys the Law of Definite Proportions?

(a) H₂O₂
(b) C₆H₁₂O₆
(c) NaCl
(d) Both (a) and (b)

108. The molar mass of a substance can be directly calculated from which of the following properties?

(a) The number of moles present in the substance
(b) The relative atomic mass or molecular mass of the substance
(c) The mass of the substance in grams
(d) The volume of the substance at standard temperature and pressure (STP)

109. Which of the following statements about Avogadro's constant is true?

(a) Avogadro’s constant is only used to calculate the number of atoms in a sample.
(b) The number of particles in one mole of a substance is constant for all substances.
(c) The number of particles in one mole of a substance depends on the type of element.
(d) Avogadro’s constant is used only for calculating molecules in organic compounds.

110. The Law of Definite Proportions implies that:

(a) The chemical formula of a compound can vary based on the method of synthesis.
(b) A compound is always made of the same proportion of elements, regardless of the source.
(c) The proportion of elements in a compound changes depending on the environmental conditions.
(d) The chemical composition of a compound is determined solely by its atomic mass.