Practice Questions Sem-I
UNIT 1 Atom structure
Q1) Define- a) atomic number b) atomic mass number c) Isotopes d) Isobars e) Isotones
Q.1) Define Atomic number. State and explain Bhor's assumptions.
Q.2) Explain the limitations of Bohr’s atomic model.
Q.3) Write a short note on: (2/3 Mark)
a) Principal quantum number
b) Magnetic quantum number
c) Azimuthal quantum number
Q.4) Explain Aufbau’s principle using an increasing energy level diagram. (3/4 Mark)
Q.5) State and explain Hund’s rule with an example. (3/4 mark)
Q.6) Write the electronic configuration (using a block diagram) of following elements. (2
Marks each) (Electronic configuration of elements atomic number 1-30).
Q.7) What are quantum numbers? Explain
UNIT 2 (Chemical Bonding & Catalysis)
Q. 1) Define: 1) Catalyst 2) Electro valency 3) positive electrovalency 4) negative
electrovalency 5) positive electro valency 6) Electrovalent bond / Ionic bond 7)
Covalent bond8) Chemical bond 9) Catalysis (1 Mark per definition)
Q. 2) Write the electronic configuration. (any element is given from atomic number 1 to 30 )
Q. 3) Explain the formation along with electronic diagram and identify the type of bond
present in i) Methane ii) KCl.
Q. 3) Give any four characteristics of covalent compounds. (3/4 M)
Q. 4) Explain Homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis with example. (3/4 M)
Q. 5) Write a note on: a) Adsorption theory b) Intermediate compound formation theory
(3/4 M each)
Q.6 ) Explain with example : 1) Positive catalyst 2) Negative catalyst 3) Auto catalyst (2/3
Marks each)
Q.7) Write any four characteristics of catalyst. (3/4 Marks)
Q.8) Define catalyst. Explain with example a) Catalytic inhibitor b) catalytic promotor
UNIT III CORROSION
Q.1) Define 1) Corrosion 2) Wet corrosion 3) Atmospheric corrosion 4) Inhibitors
5)Galvanizing 6) Tinning 7) Dry corrosion (1 M each)
Q. 2) Explain the process of galvanization with a neat labeled diagram
Q.3) List the factors affecting Wet corrosion. Describe any four factors in detail. (4/5 M)
Q.4) Define wet corrosion. Explain oxygen absorption mechanism of wet corrosion using
the neat labelled diagram. (4/5 M)
Q.5) Explain with example, hydrogen evolution mechanism of corrosion. (4/5 M)
Q.6) List the factors affecting Wet corrosion. Describe any four factors in detail.
Q.7) a) Distinguish between Dry corrosion and wet corrosion.(any three points) (3M)
b) Explain the reason with chemical reaction-Iron corrodes faster than aluminum,
even though iron is placed below aluminum in the electrochemical series. (2M)
Q.8) Explain the mechanism of dry corrosion, formation of metal oxide film with reactions
Q.9) Explain the reason with chemical reaction. ( 2/3 M)
I) Gold metal does not undergo corrosion.
2) Rate of the corrosion is found to be high in Molybdenum metal.
3) Iron corrodes faster than aluminium, even though iron is placed below aluminium
in the electrochemical series.
4)Corrosion occurs in steel pipe connected to copper plumbing.
5)Corrosion of water filled steel tank occurs below the waterline.
Q.10) Explain about anodic and cathodic inhibitors with examples. (3/4 M)
Q.11) Write a note on:
i) Pitting corrosion ii) Water- line corrosion iii) Crevice corrosion
Q.12) Explain the process of galvanization with a neat labeled diagram.
UNIT IV ACIDS AND BASES
Q.1) Explain Lowry-Bronsted theory of acids and bases by using chemical reactions. (3M)
Q.2) Write a note on Lewis theory. (3M)
Q.3) Define pH. Write a note on Arrhenius's theory of Ionization.
Q.4) Why water has an amphoteric nature? Explain with chemical reactions. (2/3M)
Q.5) Explain acidic and basic buffer with example. (3M)
Q.6) a) Water has amphoteric nature? Explain with chemical reactions. 2 Marks
Q.7) Define pH and pOH. What is the pH of extremely acidic and extremely alkaline
solution? Explain with help of pH scale. (4M)
Q.8) Numerical on pH and pOH.
Q.9) a) Explain acidic and basic buffers with examples. (3M)
b) Distinguish between pH and pOH. (2M)
UNIT V STUDY SOME IMPORTANT ORGANIC COMPOUNDS
Q.1)Define organic compounds. Explain classification of organic compounds on the basis of
functional group with example. (10 M)
Q.2) State and list the homologous series of alkanes along with structure. (10 M)
Q.3) State and list the homologous series of alkenes along with structure. (10 M)
Q.4) State and list the homologous series of alkynes along with structure. (10 M)
Q.5)Define Huckel’s rule. Explain classification of organic compounds on the basis of carbon
skeleton with example. (10 M)
