Chemistry

Surface Chemistry

Question:

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

Answer:

The catalytic reaction which depends upon the pore structure of the catalyst and the size of the reactant and product molecules is called shape selective catalysis. Zeolites are good shape selective catalysts because of their honey comb like structures.
(i) Zeolites are microporous aluminosilicates of the general formula Mx/n[(AlO2)x(SiO2)y]mH2O
(ii) Zeolites have an enormous surface area which is largely on the inside of the solid. The zeolites can permit the entry and exit of molecules of a certain size into the active regions within the holes.
(iii) They are used in petrochemical industries for cracking of hydrocarbons and isomerization.
(iv) The reactions in zeolites depend upon the size of the cavities (cages) and pores (tunnels) present in them. The pore size in zeolites generally varies between 260 pm and 740 pm.
(v) Zeolite catalyst known as ZSM-5 converts alcohols to gasoline. The alcohol is dehydrated in the cavities and the hydrocarbons are formed.

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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.

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

Q 4.

Why is chemisorption referred to as activated adsorption?

Q 5.

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 6.

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 7.

What role does adsorption play in heterogeneous catalysis?

Q 8.

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 9.

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

Q 10.

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

Q 11.

What are the applications of adsorption in chemical analysis?

Q 12.

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

Q 13.

What is an adsorption isotherm? Describe Freundlich adsorption isotherm.

Q 14.

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

Q 15.

Why does physisorption decrease with the increase of temperature?

Q 16.

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

Q 17.

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

Q 18.

Which of the following electrolytes will have maximum coagulating value
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Q 19.

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 20.

Give four examples of heterogeneous catalysis.

Q 21.

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

Q 22.

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

Q 23.

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

Q 24.

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 25.

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

Q 26.

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 27.

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

Q 28.

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

Q 29.

What causes Brownian motion in colloidal dispersion?

Q 30.

Why does leather get hardened after tanning?

Q 31.

What happens when dialysis is prolonged?

Q 32.

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

Q 33.

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 34.

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

Q 35.

Match the types of colloidal systems given in Column I with the name given in Column II.
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Q 36.

Why are powdered substances more effective . adsorbents than their crystalline forms?

Q 37.

Which of the following curves is in accordance with Freundlich adsorption isotherm?
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Q 38.

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 39.

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

Q 40.

Write any two characteristics of Chemisorption.

Q 41.

What are emulsions? What are their different types? Give example of each type.

Q 42.

Which one of the following is not applicable to the phenomenon of adsorption?
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Q 43.

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 44.

What happens when gelatin is mixed with gold sol?

Q 45.

Why does bleeding stop by rubbing moist alum?

Q 46.

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

Q 47.

Assertion (A): Colloidal solutions do not show Brownian motion.
Reason (R): Brownian motion is responsible for stability of sols.

Q 48.

What modification can you suggest in the Hardy Schulze, law?

Q 49.

What is the difference between physisorption and chemisorption?

Q 50.

How do emulsifires stabilise emulsion? Name two emulsifiers.