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Which of the following statements regarding catalyst is not true?
  • A
    A catalyst remains uncharged in composition and quantity at the end of the reaction.
  • A catalyst can initiate a reaction.
  • C
    A catalyst does not alter the equilibrium in a reversible reaction.
  • D
    Catalysts are sometimes very specific in respect of reaction.

Answer: B.

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The stabilizer used in the preparation of colloidal sol of mercury and sulphur is:
  • A
    An ammonium salt.
  • B
    A citrate.
  • C
    $\text{KOH}.$
  • Both $A$ and $B.$

Answer: D.

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An example of autocatalytic reaction is:
  • Decomposition of nitroglycerine.
  • B
    Thermal decomposition of $\mathrm{KClO}_3$ and $\mathrm{MnO}_2$ mixture.
  • C
    Breakdown of ${ }^{14} \mathrm{C}_6$
  • D
    Hydrogenation of vegetable oil using nickel catalysts.

Answer: A.

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In these questions, a statement of assertion followed by a statement of reason is given. Choose the correct answer out of the following choices.
Assertion: Colloidal sols scatter light while true solutions do not.
Reason: The particles in the colloidal sol move much slower than that of the true solution.
  • A
    Assertion and reason both are correct statements and reason is correct explanation for assertion.
  • Assertion and reason both are correct statements but reason is not correct explanation for assertion.
  • C
    Assertion is correct statement but reason is wrong statement.
  • D
    Assertion is wrong statement but reason is correct statement.

Answer: B.

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In these questions, a statement of assertion followed by a statement of reason is given. Choose the correct answer out of the following choices.
Assertion: Colloidal particles show Brownian movement.
Reason: Brownian movement arises because of the impact of the molecules of the dispersion medium with the colloidal particles.
  • Assertion and reason both are correct statements and reason is correct explanation for assertion.
  • B
    Assertion and reason both are correct statements but reason is not correct explanation for assertion.
  • C
    Assertion is correct statement but reason is wrong statement.
  • D
    Assertion is wrong statement but reason is correct statement.

Answer: A.

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In these questions, a statement of assertion followed by a statement of reason is given. Choose the correct answer out of the following choices.
Assertion: Lyophilic sols are prepared by directly mixing the substance with the dispersion medium.
Reason: Lyophobic sols can not be prepared by simply mixing the substance with the dispersion medium.
  • A
    Assertion and reason both are correct statements and reason is correct explanation for assertion.
  • Assertion and reason both are correct statements but reason is not correct explanation for assertion.
  • C
    Assertion is correct statement but reason is wrong statement.
  • D
    Assertion is wrong statement but reason is correct statement.

Answer: B.

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In these questions, a statement of assertion followed by a statement of reason is given. Choose the correct answer out of the following choices.
Assertion: The molecules on the surface have lesser energy than the molecules inside.
Reason: During adsorption, the surface of solid is in a state of strain.
  • A
    Assertion and reason both are correct statements and reason is correct explanation for assertion.
  • B
    Assertion and reason both are correct statements but reason is not correct explanation for assertion.
  • C
    Assertion is correct statement but reason is wrong statement.
  • Assertion is wrong statement but reason is correct statement.

Answer: D.

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In these questions, a statement of assertion followed by a statement of reason is given. Choose the correct answer out of the following choices.
Assertion: A colloidal sol of $\ce{As_2S_3}$ is coagulated faster by $\ce{0.1M\ BaCl_2}$ than by $\ce{0.1M\ NaCl}.$
Reason: $\ce{BaCl_2}$ gives double the number of $Cl^-$ ions than $\ce{NaCl.}$
  • A
    Assertion and reason both are correct statements and reason is correct explanation for assertion.
  • Assertion and reason both are correct statements but reason is not correct explanation for assertion.
  • C
    Assertion is correct statement but reason is wrong statement.
  • D
    Assertion is wrong statement but reason is correct statement.

Answer: B.

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Q 213 Marks Question3 Marks
  1. In which of the following does adsorption take place and why?
  1. Silica gel placed in the atmosphere saturated with water.
  2. Anhydrous $CaCl_2$ placed in the atmosphere saturated with water.
  1. How does $BF_3$ act as a catalyst in industrial process?
  2. Give an example of shape-selective catalysis.
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Q 223 Marks Question3 Marks
  1. What are micelles? How do they differ from ordinary colloidal particles? Give two examples of micelles forming substances.
  2. State Hardy-Schulze rule.
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Q 243 Marks Question3 Marks
Write one difference in each of the following:
  1. Write the dispersed phase and dispersion medium of milk.
  2. Write one similarity between physisorption and chemisorption.
  3. Write the chemical method by which $Fe(OH)_3$ sol is prepared from $FeCl_3.$
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Q 253 Marks Question3 Marks
Define adsorption with an example. Why is adsorption exothermic in nature? Write the types of adsorption based on the nature of forces between adsorbate and adsorbent.
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In these questions, a statement of assertion followed by a statement of reason is given. Choose the correct answer out of the following choices.
Assertion: Colloidal sols scatter light while true solutions do not.
Reason: The particles in the colloidal sol move much slower than that of the true solution.
  • A
    Assertion and reason both are correct statements and reason is correct explanation for assertion.
  • Assertion and reason both are correct statements but reason is not correct explanation for assertion.
  • C
    Assertion is correct statement but reason is wrong statement.
  • D
    Assertion is wrong statement but reason is correct statement.

Answer: B.

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In these questions, a statement of assertion followed by a statement of reason is given. Choose the correct answer out of the following choices.
Assertion: Colloidal particles show Brownian movement.
Reason: Brownian movement arises because of the impact of the molecules of the dispersion medium with the colloidal particles.
  • Assertion and reason both are correct statements and reason is correct explanation for assertion.
  • B
    Assertion and reason both are correct statements but reason is not correct explanation for assertion.
  • C
    Assertion is correct statement but reason is wrong statement.
  • D
    Assertion is wrong statement but reason is correct statement.

Answer: A.

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In these questions, a statement of assertion followed by a statement of reason is given. Choose the correct answer out of the following choices.
Assertion: Lyophilic sols are prepared by directly mixing the substance with the dispersion medium.
Reason: Lyophobic sols can not be prepared by simply mixing the substance with the dispersion medium.
  • A
    Assertion and reason both are correct statements and reason is correct explanation for assertion.
  • Assertion and reason both are correct statements but reason is not correct explanation for assertion.
  • C
    Assertion is correct statement but reason is wrong statement.
  • D
    Assertion is wrong statement but reason is correct statement.

Answer: B.

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In these questions, a statement of assertion followed by a statement of reason is given. Choose the correct answer out of the following choices.
Assertion: The molecules on the surface have lesser energy than the molecules inside.
Reason: During adsorption, the surface of solid is in a state of strain.
  • A
    Assertion and reason both are correct statements and reason is correct explanation for assertion.
  • B
    Assertion and reason both are correct statements but reason is not correct explanation for assertion.
  • C
    Assertion is correct statement but reason is wrong statement.
  • Assertion is wrong statement but reason is correct statement.

Answer: D.

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In these questions, a statement of assertion followed by a statement of reason is given. Choose the correct answer out of the following choices.
Assertion: A colloidal sol of $\ce{As_2S_3}$ is coagulated faster by $\ce{0.1M\ BaCl_2}$ than by $\ce{0.1M NaCl.}$
Reason: $BaCl_2$ gives double the number of $Cl^-$ ions than $\ce{NaCl.}$
  • A
    Assertion and reason both are correct statements and reason is correct explanation for assertion.
  • Assertion and reason both are correct statements but reason is not correct explanation for assertion.
  • C
    Assertion is correct statement but reason is wrong statement.
  • D
    Assertion is wrong statement but reason is correct statement.

Answer: B.

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Method of formation of solution is given in Column I. Match it with the type of solution given in Column II.
  Column I   Column II
(i) Sulphur vapours passed through cold water. (a) Normal electrolyte solution.
(ii) Soap mixed with water above critical micelle concentration. (b) Molecular colloids.
(iii) White of egg whipped with water. (c) Associated colloid.
(iv) Soap mixed with water below critical micelle concentration. (d) Macro molecular colloids.
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Match the items of Column I and Column II.
  Column I   Column II
(i) Butter. (a) Dispersion of liquid in liquid.
(ii) Pumice stone. (b) Dispersion of solid in liquid.
(iii) Milk. (c) Dispersion of gas in solid.
(iv) Paints. (d) Dispersion of liquid in solid.
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Match the items given in Column $I$ and Column $II.$
  Column $I$   Column $II$
$(i)$ Protective colloid. $(a)$ $FeCl_3 + NaOH.$
$(ii)$ Liquid - liquid colloid. $(b)$ Lyophilic colloids.
$(iii)$ Positively charged colloid. $(c)$ Emulsion.
$(iv)$ Negatively charged colloid. $(d)$ $FeCl_3 +$ hot water.
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Match the statement given in Column I with the phenomenon given in Column II.
  Column I   Column II
(i) Dispersion medium moves in an electric field. (a) Osmosis.
(ii) Solvent molecules pass through semi permeable membrane towards solvent side. (b) Electrophoresis.
(iii) Movement of charged colloidal particles under the influence of applied electric potential towards oppositely charged electrodes. (c) Electroosmosis.
(iv) Solvent molecules pass through semi permeable membranes towards solution side. (d) Reverse osmosis.
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Match the types of colloidal systems given in Column I with the name given in Column II.
  Column I   Column II
(i) Solid in liquid. (a) Foam.
(ii) Liquid in solid. (b) Sol.
(iii) Liquid in liquid. (c) Gel.
(iv) Gas in liquid. (d) Emulsion.
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