LAB VIVA
1. Define boiling point.
Ans. Boiling point may be defined as the temperature at which the vapour pressure of the
liquid becomes equal to the atmospheric pressure.
2. What is the effect of increase of pressure on the boiling point?
Ans. On increasing the outside pressure the boiling point of liquid increases.
3. What is the effect of decrease of pressure on the boiling point?
Ans. On decreasing the outside pressure the boiling point of liquid decreases.
4. What will happen to the boiling point of the liquid if some non-volatile liquid is
added to it?
Ans. The boiling point of the liquid will increase.
5. Why different liquids have different boiling points?
Ans. Boiling point depends upon intermolecular forces existing in the liquid. Since different
liquids have intermolecular forces of different strength therefore their boiling points are
different.
6. Why is food cooked more quickly in a pressure cooker?
Ans. In a pressure cooker water boils at a higher temperature and hence cooking takes
place at a higher temperature.
7. Suppose boiling point of a liquid is 100°C in Delhi. At hill station will it be the same
or different? Give reasons.
Ans. The boiling point of the liquid will be less than 100°C at the hill station. Boiling point
decreases with decrease in atmospheric pressure. At hill stations the atmospheric pressure
is less than that in plains.
1. Define melting point.
Ans. It is defined as the constant temperature at which the solid and the liquid phases of
sub¬stance coexist.
2. How is the determination of melting point useful?
Ans. It helps us to:
(i) identify unknown substances;
(ii) know whether a compound is pure or not.
3. How does the determination of melting point help us know about the purity of
the compound?
Ans. Melting point indicates the purity of a substance. If a substance contains moisture
or some other impurity, then its melting point is usually lowered. A sharp melting point
indicates a pure substance.
4. What is sharp melting point ?
Ans. Melting point of a solid is said to be sharp if it melts completely within a range of
1°C.
5. Why do pure solids possess sharp melting point ?
Ans. A pure solid has same force of attraction between particles at different places and
hence melts at a constant temperature.
6. What is the effect of impurities on the melting point of solids ?
Ans. Impurities lower the melting point of a solid.
7. Can we heat the capillary tube directly for the determination of melting point ?
Ans. No, because direct heating would result in uneven and fast heating.
8. Can any other liquid be used in place of liquid paraffin to determine the melting
point ?
Ans. Yes, concentrated H2S04 or silicone oils can be used to determine the melting
point.
9. Why is the melting point of benzamide more than that of acetamide ?
Ans. Benzamide and acetamide contain same functional group, but the molecular mass
of benzamide is more than that of acetamide. As a result benzamide has stronger
intermolecular forces and hence has higher melting point.
10. Why different solids have different melting points ?
Ans. Melting point depends upon intermolecular forces existing in the solid state. Since
different solids have intermolecular forces of different strength, their melting points are
different.
1. Why is a Bunsen burner provided with air holes ?
Ans. To regulate the supply of air.
2. What type of flame would you use for general heating purpose ?
Ans. A non-luminous oxidising flame is used for general heating as it gives maximum
heat due to complete combustion of hydrocarbons.
3. What is the use of a fume cup-board?
Ans. It is used to perform those experiments which involve the production of poisonous
gases or vapours.
4. Why is a broad flame used for bending a glass tube?
Ans. If a narrow flame is used, folds are formed at the bend.
5. Why does glass not possess a sharp melting point?
Ans. Glass is an amorphous solid. It does not have a regular arrangement of
constituent particles. Hence, it does not have a sharp melting point.
6. Which type of glass softens readily, soda lime glass or borosilicate glass?
Ans. Soda lime glass.
7. Why is it required to round off the freshly cut edges of glass tube?
Ans. Freshly cut edges of glass tube are sharp. They might injure fingers while
handling.
8. Why should the tube be rotated while heating?
Ans. The tube is rotated while heating in order to ensure uniform heating from all sides.
9. Why is the red hot tube bent slowly?
Ans. Red hot tube is very soft. It might flatten if it is bent suddenly. Slow process of
bending prevents flattening of glass tube.
10. What is the role of glycerine in the process of boring ?
Ans. Glycerine is used to lubricate the borer. This gives a smooth hole on boring.
11. Why should the diameter of the borer be less than the diameter of the tube to
be inserted in the hole ?
Ans. This is done to ensure that the tube fits tightly in the hole.
12. What type of glass is preferred for drawing out a jet ?
Ans. Soda lime glass (soft glass) is used for drawing out a jet because it has lower
melting point and hence softens easily.
13. Why is the glass tube of smaller diameter choosen for drawing out a jet ?
Ans. In order to draw a jet from tube of larger diameter the tube will have to be
stretched too far which is not convenient.
14. What is the use of wash bottle ?
Ans. It is used for getting a thin stream of water required for washing or transferring a
precipitate.
