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Last 10 Years Surface Chemistry Questions
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1Surface Chemistry
The adsorbent used in adsorption chromatography is/are -
A. silica gel
B. alumina
C. quick lime
D. magnesia
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
A. silica gel
B. alumina
C. quick lime
D. magnesia
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
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2Surface Chemistry
'Adsorption' principle is used for which of the following purification method?
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3Surface Chemistry
Which of the following represent the Freundlich adsorption isotherms?
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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4Surface Chemistry
Coagulating value of the electrolytes \(\mathrm{AlCl}_{3}\) and \(\mathrm{NaCl}\) for \(\mathrm{As}_{2} \mathrm{S}_{3}\) are 0.09 and 50.04 respectively. The coagulating power of \(\mathrm{AlCl}_{3}\) is \(x\) times the coagulating power of...
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5Surface Chemistry
For the adsorption of hydrogen on platinum, the activation energy is \(30 ~\mathrm{k} ~\mathrm{J} \mathrm{mol}^{-1}\) and for the adsorption of hydrogen on nickel, the activation energy is \(41.4 ~\mathrm{k} ~\mathrm{J} \mathrm{mol}^{-1}\)....
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6Surface Chemistry
The number of colloidal systems from the following, which will have 'liquid' as the dispersion medium, is ___________.
Gem stones, paints, smoke, cheese, milk, hair cream, insecticide sprays, froth, soap lather
Gem stones, paints, smoke, cheese, milk, hair cream, insecticide sprays, froth, soap lather
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7Surface Chemistry
Adding surfactants in non polar solvent, the micelles structure will look like
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8Surface Chemistry
Match List I with List II
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9Surface Chemistry
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : In expensive scientific instruments, silica gel is kept in watch-glasses or in semipermeable membrane bags.
Reason (R...
Assertion (A) : In expensive scientific instruments, silica gel is kept in watch-glasses or in semipermeable membrane bags.
Reason (R...
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10Surface Chemistry
The graph of $\log \frac{x}{m}$ vs $\log \mathrm{p}$ for an adsorption process is a straight line inclined at an angle of $45^{\circ}$ with intercept equal to $0.6020$. The mass of gas adsorbed per unit mass of adsorbent at the pressure of ...
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11Surface Chemistry
Which of the following salt solutions would coagulate the colloid solution formed when \(\mathrm{FeCl_3}\) is added to \(\mathrm{NaOH}\) solution, at the fastest rate?
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12Surface Chemistry
Match List I and List II
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13Surface Chemistry
The variation of the rate of an enzyme catalyzed reaction with substrate concentration is correctly represented by graph :
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14Surface Chemistry
The number of incorrect statement/s from the following is/are ___________
A. Water vapours are adsorbed by anhydrous calcium chloride.
B. There is a decrease in surface energy during adsorption.
C. As the adsorption proceeds, \(\Delta\)H be...
A. Water vapours are adsorbed by anhydrous calcium chloride.
B. There is a decrease in surface energy during adsorption.
C. As the adsorption proceeds, \(\Delta\)H be...
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15Surface Chemistry
Based on the given figure, the number of correct statement/s is/are __________.
A. Surface tension is the outcome of equal attractive and repulsive forces acting on the liquid molecule in bulk.
B. Surface tension is due to uneven forces ac...
A. Surface tension is the outcome of equal attractive and repulsive forces acting on the liquid molecule in bulk.
B. Surface tension is due to uneven forces ac...
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16Surface Chemistry
Statement I : For colloidal particles, the values of colligative properties are of small order as compared to values shown by true solutions at same concentration.
Statement II : For colloidal particles, the potential difference between the...
Statement II : For colloidal particles, the potential difference between the...
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17Surface Chemistry
The number of statement/s which are the characteristics of physisorption is __________
A. It is highly specific in nature
B. Enthalpy of adsorption is high
C. It decreases with increase in temperature
D. It results into unimolecular layer
E...
A. It is highly specific in nature
B. Enthalpy of adsorption is high
C. It decreases with increase in temperature
D. It results into unimolecular layer
E...
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18Surface Chemistry
Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R
Assertion A: Amongst \(\mathrm{He}, \mathrm{Ne}, \mathrm{Ar}\) and \(\mathrm{Kr}\); 1\(\mathrm{g}\) of activated charcoal adsorbs more of $...
Assertion A: Amongst \(\mathrm{He}, \mathrm{Ne}, \mathrm{Ar}\) and \(\mathrm{Kr}\); 1\(\mathrm{g}\) of activated charcoal adsorbs more of $...
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19Surface Chemistry
In figure, a straight line is given for Freundrich Adsorption (\(y=3x+2.505\)). The value of \(\frac{1}{n}\) and \(\log \mathrm{K}\) are respectively.
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20Surface Chemistry
$20 \mathrm{~mL}$ of $0.5 \mathrm{M} ~\mathrm{NaCl}$ is required to coagulate $200 \mathrm{~mL}$ of $\mathrm{As}_{2} \mathrm{S}_{3}$ solution in 2 hours. The coagulating value of $\mathrm{NaCl}$ is ____________ .
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21Surface Chemistry
What happens when a lyophilic sol is added to a lyophobic sol?
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22Surface Chemistry
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A : The diameter of colloidal particles in solution should not be much smaller than wavelength of light to show Tyndall effect.
...
Assertion A : The diameter of colloidal particles in solution should not be much smaller than wavelength of light to show Tyndall effect.
...
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23Surface Chemistry
Four gases A, B, C and D have critical temperatures \(5.3,33.2,126.0\) and \(154.3 \mathrm{~K}\) respectively. For their adsorption on a fixed amount of charcoal, the correct order is:
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24Surface Chemistry
The number of correct statements about modern adsorption theory of heterogeneous catalysis from the following is __________
A. The catalyst is diffused over the surface of reactants.
B. Reactants are adsorbed on the surface of the catalyst....
A. The catalyst is diffused over the surface of reactants.
B. Reactants are adsorbed on the surface of the catalyst....
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25Surface Chemistry
The enthalpy change for the adsorption process and micelle formation respectively are
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26Surface Chemistry
Ferric chloride is applied to stop bleeding because -
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27Surface Chemistry
100 mL of 0.3 M acetic acid is shaken with 0.8 g of wood charcoal. The final concentration of acetic acid in the solution after adsorption is 0.125 M. The mass of acetic acid adsorbed per gram of carbon is _____________ \(\times\) 10\(-\)4 ...
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28Surface Chemistry
TLC analysis of a mixture having 3 components (A, B, C) using silica gel as the stationary phase gave following Rf values; for A = 0.72, B = 0.48, C = 0.20.
Regarding the above observations, which one of the following statements is not corr...
Regarding the above observations, which one of the following statements is not corr...
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29Surface Chemistry
Which of the following is a correct statement?
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30Surface Chemistry
A 42.12% (w/v) solution of NaCl causes precipitation of a certain sol in 10 hours. The coagulating value of NaCl for the sol in 2 hours is :
[Given : Molar mass : Na = 23.0 g mol\(-\)1 ; Cl = 35.5 g mol\(-\)1]
[Given : Molar mass : Na = 23.0 g mol\(-\)1 ; Cl = 35.5 g mol\(-\)1]
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31Surface Chemistry
\(100 \mathrm{~mL}\) of \(5 \%\,(\mathrm{w} / \mathrm{v})\) solution of \(\mathrm{NaCl}\) in water was prepared in \(250 \mathrm{~mL}\) beaker. Albumin from the egg was poured into \(\mathrm{NaCl}\) solution and stirred well. This resulted ...
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32Surface Chemistry
Given below are the critical temperatures of some of the gases:
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33Surface Chemistry
The Zeta potential is related to which property of colloids?
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34Surface Chemistry
Match List - I with List - II :
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35Surface Chemistry
Match List - I with List - II.
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36Surface Chemistry
Among the following the number of curves not in accordance with Freundlich adsorption isotherm is ________.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
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37Surface Chemistry
Match List-I with List-II
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38Surface Chemistry
If the initial pressure of a gas is 0.03 atm, the mass of the gas adsorbed per gram of the adsorbent is ___________ \(\times\) 10\(-\)2 g.
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39Surface Chemistry
Given below are two statements : one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : Dissolved substances can be removed from a colloidal solution by diffusion through a parchment paper.
Reason (R) : Pa...
Assertion (A) : Dissolved substances can be removed from a colloidal solution by diffusion through a parchment paper.
Reason (R) : Pa...
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40Surface Chemistry
Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A : Finest gold is red in colour, as the size of the particles increases, it appears purple then blue and finally gold.
Reason R...
Assertion A : Finest gold is red in colour, as the size of the particles increases, it appears purple then blue and finally gold.
Reason R...
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41Surface Chemistry
Using very little soap while washing clothes, does not serve the purpose of cleaning of clothes, because :
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42Surface Chemistry
Incorrect statement for Tyndall effect is :
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43Surface Chemistry
For micelle formation, which of the following statements are correct?
A. Micelle formation is an exothermic process.
B. Micelle formation is an endothermic process.
C. The entropy change is positive.
D. The entropy change is negative.
A. Micelle formation is an exothermic process.
B. Micelle formation is an endothermic process.
C. The entropy change is positive.
D. The entropy change is negative.
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44Surface Chemistry
Given below are two statements :
Statement I : Emulsions of oil in water are unstable and sometimes they separate into two layers on standing.
Statement II : For stabilisation of an emulsion, excess of electrolyte is added.
In the light of ...
Statement I : Emulsions of oil in water are unstable and sometimes they separate into two layers on standing.
Statement II : For stabilisation of an emulsion, excess of electrolyte is added.
In the light of ...
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45Surface Chemistry
When 200 mL of 0.2 M acetic acid is shaken with 0.6 g of wood charcoal, the final concentration of acetic acid after adsorption is 0.1 M. The mass of acetic acid adsorbed per gram of carbon is ____________ g.
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46Surface Chemistry
Select the graph that correctly describes the adsorption isotherms at two temperatures T1, and T2 (T1 > T2) for a gas :(x - mass of the gas absorbed ; m - mass of adsorbent ; P - pressure)
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47Surface Chemistry
CH4 is absorbed on 1g charcoal at 0\(^\circ\)C following the Freundlich adsorpiton isotherm 10.0 mL of CH4 is adsorbed at 100 mm of Hg, whereas 15.0 mL is adsorbed at 200 mm of Hg. The volume of CH4 adsorbed at 300 mm of Hg is 10x mL. The v...
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48Surface Chemistry
CO2 gas adsorbs on charcoal following Freundlich adsorption isotherm. For a given amount of charcoal, the mass of CO2 adsorbed becomes 64 times when the pressure of CO2 is doubled. The value of n in the Freundlich isotherm equation is _____...
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49Surface Chemistry
Tyndall effect is more effectively shown by :
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50Surface Chemistry
Lyophilic sols are more stable than lyophobic sols because :
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