Chemistry

Surface Chemistry

Question:

In Haber's process, hydrogen is obtained by reacting methane with steam in presence of NiO as catalyst. The process is known as steam reforming. Why is it necessary to remove CO when ammonia is obtained by Haber's process?

Answer:

CO acts as a poison for the catalyst used in the manufacture of NH3 by Haber's process. Hence, it is necessary to remove it.

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Surface Chemistry

Q 1.

Assertion (A): Colloidal solutions show colligative properties.
Reason (R): Colloidal particles are large in size.

Q 2.

Why is the ester-hydrolysis slow in the beginning and becomes faster after sometime?

Q 3.

Why is chemisorption referred to as activated adsorption?

Q 4.

What type of solutions are formed on dissolving different concentrations of soap in water?

Q 5.

Explain what is observed
(i) when a beam of light is passed through a colloidal sol.
(ii) an electrolyte, NaCI is added to hydrated ferric oxide sol.
(iii) electric current is passed through a colloidal sol.

Q 6.

In the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) followed by a statement of Reason (R) is given. Choose the correct option out of the following choices:
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason arc correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion.
(c) Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
(d) Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect.
(e) Assertion is incorrect but Reason is correct

Assertion (A): An ordinary filter paper impregnated with collodion solution stops the flow of colloidal particles.
Reason (R): Pore size of the filter paper becomes more than size of colloidal particle.

Q 7.

What role does adsorption play in heterogeneous catalysis?

Q 8.

What are lyophilic and lyophobic sols? Give one example of each type. Why are hydrophobic sols easily coagulated?

Q 9.

A colloid is formed by adding FeCl3  in excess of hot water. What will happen if excess sodium chloride is added to this colloid?

Q 10.

Gelatin which is a peptide added in ice-creams. What can be its role?

Q 11.

Why is it essential to wash the precipitate with water before estimating it quantitatively?

Q 12.

Give four examples of heterogeneous catalysis.

Q 13.

Why do physisorption and chemisorption behave differently with rise in temperature?

Q 14.

What happens when dialysis is prolonged?

Q 15.

Give an example where physisorption changes to chemisorption with rise in temperature. Explain the reason for change.

Q 16.

Give reason why a finely divided substance is more effective as an adsorbent?

Q 17.

Which of the following phenomenon occurs when a chalk stick is dipped in ink?
(a) Adsorption of coloured substance
(b) Adsorption of solvent
(c) Absorption and adsorption both of solvent
(d) Absorption of solvent.

Q 18.

What causes Brownian motion in colloidal dispersion?

Q 19.

Distinguish between the meaning of the terms adsorption and absorption. Give one example of each.

Q 20.

What is an adsorption isotherm? Describe Freundlich adsorption isotherm.

Q 21.

H2 gas is adsorbed on activated charcoal to a very little extent in comparison
to easily liquefiable gases due to
(a) very strong van der Waals interaction
(b) very weak van der Waals forces
(c) very low critical temperature
(d) very high critical temperature.

Q 22.

Which of the following phenomenon occurs when a chalk stick is dipped in ink?
(a) Adsorption of coloured substance
(b) Adsorption of solvent
(c) Absorption and adsorption both of solvent
(d) Absorption of solvent.

Q 23.

What are the applications of adsorption in chemical analysis?

Q 24.

Why does physisorption decrease with the increase of temperature?

Q 25.

What is the role of adsorption in froth floatation process used especially for concentration of sulphide ores?

Q 26.

Which of the following electrolytes will have maximum coagulating value
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Q 27.

Why is Fe(OH)3colloid positively charged, when prepared by adding FeCl3 to hot water?

Q 28.

What are enzymes? Write in brief the mechanism of enzyme catalysis.

Q 29.

In a reaction, catalyst changes  
(a) physically (b) qualitatively
(c) chemically (d) quantitatively

Q 30.

Why is it important to have clean surface in surface studies?

Q 31.

What happens when gelatin is mixed with gold sol?

Q 32.

What is the role of activated charcoal in gas mask used in coal mines?

Q 33.

How does a delta form at the meeting place of sea and river water?

Q 34.

Write any two characteristics of Chemisorption.

Q 35.

Why is chemisorption referred to as activated adsorption?

Q 36.

Why are some medicines more effective in the colloidal form?

Q 37.

Why does leather get hardened after tanning?

Q 38.

How will you distinguish between dispersed phase and dispersion medium in an emulsion?

Q 39.

How does a delta form at the meeting place of sea and river water?

Q 40.

Match the types of colloidal systems given in Column I with the name given in Column II.
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Q 41.

Assertion (A): Detergents with low CMC are more economical to use. Reason (R): Cleansing action of detergents involves the formation of micelles. These are formed when the concentration of detergents becomes equal to CMC.

Q 42.

What do you understand by shape selective catalysis? Why are zeolites good shape selective catalysts?

Q 43.

In Haber's process, hydrogen is obtained by reacting methane with steam in presence of NiO as catalyst. The process is known as steam reforming. Why is it necessary to remove CO when ammonia is obtained by Haber's process?

Q 44.

What is the role of desorption in the process of catalysis.

Q 45.

Arrange the following diagrams in correct sequence of steps involved in the mechanism of catalysis, in accordance with modem adsorption theory.
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Q 46.

Which of the following curves is in accordance with Freundlich adsorption isotherm?
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Q 47.

Which of the following statements are correct?
(a) Mixing two oppositely charged sols neutralizes their charges and stabilizes the colloid.
(b) Presence of equal and similar charges on colloidal particles provides stability to the colloids.
(c) Any amount of dispersed liquid can be added to emulsion without destabilizing it.
(d) Brownian movement stabilizes sols.

Q 48.

Which of the following options are correct?
(a) Micelle formation by soap in aqueous solution is possible at all temperatures.
(b) Micelle formation by soap in aqueous solution occurs above a particular concentration.
(c) On dilution of soap solution micelles may revert to individual ions.
(d) Soap solution behaves as a normal strong electrolyte at all concentrations.

Q 49.

Which phenomenon occurs when an electric field is applied to a-colloidal solution and electrophoresis is prevented?
(a) Reverse osmosis takes place.
(b) Electroosmosis takes place.
(c) Dispersion medium begins to move.
(d) Dispersion medium becomes stationary.

Q 50.

Why does bleeding stop by rubbing moist alum?