CHEMISTRY -1ST YEAR
8 Marks , 1ST lesson
1 How are the quantum numbers n.l & m1 arrived at ? Explain the signification of these
quantum numbers
2 What are the postulates of Bohr’s model of Hydrogen atom? Discuss the importance of this
model to explain various series of line spectra in hydrogen atom.
2nd LESSON
1 Write an essay on s.p.d and f block elements.
2 What is a periodic property ? how the following properties very in a group and in a group
and in a period . explain .
a)Atomic radius b) Election gain enthalpy c) IE d) EN
3 Define IE 1 and IE 2 . Why is IE 2 IE 1 for a given atom ? discus the factors that effect IE of an
atom
CHEMICAL BONDING
SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
1 Explain the hybridization involved in pcl5 molecule.
2 Explain the hybridization involved in SF6 molecule.
3 What is Hybridization? Explain the structure of CH 4 in the basis of Hybridization.
4 What is Hydrogen bond Explain the different types of Hydrogen bonds with examples.
5 Explain the formation of Coordinate covalent bond with one example.
CHEMICAL EQUILIBRIUM AND ACID & BASES
LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS
1 Explain Lewis acid-base theory with suitable example . Classify the following species into
Lewis acid and Lewis bases and these act as Lewis acid / base.
SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
1 Derive the relation between K c and K P for equilibrium reaction.
a N2 g + 3H 2 g
2 NH3 g b. 2SO2 g O2 g 2SO3 g
2 Arrhenius concept of acids and bases ?
VERY SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
1 What is homogeneous equilibrium ? Write two homogeneous reactions.
2 Define equilibrium constant.
3 Write the relation between K p and K c with example.
4 What are Lewis acid & base? Give suitable example.
5 What is Bronsted base ? Give an example.
6 What is dynamic equilibrium.
7 Can catalyst disturb the state of equilibrium.
STATES OF MATTER
SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
1 Deduce (a) Boyle’s law and (b) Charle’s law (c) Graham’s law (d) Dalton’s law (e) Kinetic
Energy from Kinetic gas equation.
2 Derive Ideal gas equation.
VERY SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
1 What are S T P conditions?
2 Which of the gases diffuses faster among N2 , O2 and CH 4 Why?
3 What is Boltzmann’s constant? Give its value.
STOICHIOMETRY
SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
1 Balance the following redox equation by ion-electron method taking place in acidic
medium.
a) Cr2O7 2 + SO2 Cr 3 SO4 2 b) MnO4 SO2 Mn2 HSO 4
2 Determination of Empirical formula and molecular formula
a) Chemical analysis of a carbon compound gave the following percentage composition by
weight of the elements present, carbon=10.06%, hydrogen=0.84%
chlorine=89.10%,calculate the empirical formula of the compound.
b) Calculate the empirical formula of the compound having percentage composition
potassium(K)=26.57, chromium(Cr)=35.36,oxygen(O)=38.07[Given the atomic weight of
K , Cr , O as 39,52 and 16 respectively]
3 Balance the following redox equation by ion-electron method taking place in basic medium.
a) H 2O2 (aq)+ Fe 2 (aq) Fe3 (aq)+ H 2O (IN ACIDIC SOLUTION)
VERY SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
1 How many number of moles of glucose are present in 540 gms of glucose?
2 Calculate the weight of 0.1 mole of sodium carbonate.
3 The empirical formula of compound is CH2O . Its molecular weight is 90. Calculate the
molecular formula of the compound.
THERMODYNAMICS
SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
1 State and explain the Hess’s law of constant Heat summation.
2 Define heat capacity. What are C p and Cv ? Show that C p Cv R
3 Explain Intensive and extensive properties.
HYDROGEN AND ITS COMPOUNDS
SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
1 Explain the terms hard water and soft water. Write a note on the (i) ion-exchange method and
(ii) Calgon method for the removal of hardness of water.
2 Write a note on heavy water.
3 Write a few lines on the utility of hydrogen as a fuel.
4 Name the isotopes of hydrogen. What is the ratio of masses of these isotopes?
Alkali and Alkaline earth metals(S-BLOCK ELEMENTS)
VERY SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
1 Write completely the electronic configurations of K and Rb
2 Lithium reacts with water less vigorously than sodium. Give your reasons
3 What happens when magnesium metal is burnt in air?
4 Describe the importance of Plaster of Paris(Mar-18)(or) what is plaster of Paris? Write its
uses.
5 Describe the important uses of caustic soda.
6 Describe the important uses of sodium carbonate
7 Describe the important uses of quick lime
8 Why are alkali metals not found in the free state in nature
GROUP-13 ELEMENTS
SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
1 Explain the structure of diborane.
2 Explain borax bead test with a suitable example.
3 Give two methods of preparation of diborane.
4 What are electron deficient compounds? Is BCl3 an electron deficient species. Explain.
GROUP-14 ELEMENTS
VERY SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
1 Why is CO poisonous?
2 What is allotropy?
3 How does graphite function as a lubricant
4 Graphite is a good conductor-explain.
5 Diamond has high melting point-explain.
6 Write the use of ZSM-5
7 Name any two man made silicates.
8 How is water gas or blue gas prepared?
9 how is producer gas prepared?
10 Write the hybridisation of carbon in the following(a) CO2 (b) Diamond(c)Graphite(d)
Fullerene (e) CO32
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ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY:
QUESTION-3&4
1) a) What is Greenhouse effect? It is caused by ........and .... gases
b) Mention the harmful effects caused by Global warming
2) What is PAN? What Effect is caused by it?
3) What is chemical oxygen demand (COD) & (BOD)?
4) Define the terms sink, TLV & Receptor?
5) a) What are smoke and mist
b) Define Receptor?
6) Mention the Harmful effects caused due to Depletion of Ozone layer?
7) Which oxides cause acid rain, and what is its value? Adverse effects caused by acid rains.
8) What is Pollutant, contaminant, speciation
9) Define the terms atmosphere, biosphere.
10) Name the common compounds of Photochemical smog?
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY:
QUESTION NO-10
1) Write the structural formula of the given compounds -
(a) 3,4,4,5 - Tetramethyl heptane (b) 2-Methyl -1-butene
2) Write the IUPAC names of
(a) CH 3 CH 2 CH 2 CH CH 2
CH 3 C H CH 2 CH 2 CH 3
I 0
(b) OH (c)
CH 3 C CH 3
3) Write the IUPAC names of
4) Write the reagents required for conversion of benzene to methyl benzene.
5) Write a short note on a) Wurtz reaction b) Friedel craft alkylation
6) How is nitrobenzene prepared?
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ORGANIC CHEMISTRY:
QUESTION N0-21
1) Describe any two methods of preparation of benzene? Explain the halogenation, alkylation,
acylation, nitration and sulphonation of benzene.
2) Describe two methods of preparation of ethylene. Give equation for the reaction of ethylene
with thefollowing
(a) Ozone (b) Hypohalous acid
(c) Cold and dil.alk KMnO4 (d) Heated with O2 at high pressure
3) How does acetylene react with the following reagents? Give the corresponding equation send
and name the product formed in the reactions.
(a) Acetic acid (b) Water (c) Hydrogen (d) Halogens
(e) Hydrogen halide (f) Ammonical AgNO3 and Cu2Cl2
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