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.

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

Q 3.

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

Q 4.

Why is chemisorption referred to as activated adsorption?

Q 5.

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

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.

Give four examples of heterogeneous catalysis.

Q 9.

Why does physisorption decrease with the increase of 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.

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

Q 13.

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 14.

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

Q 15.

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

Q 16.

Which of the following electrolytes will have maximum coagulating value
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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 happens when dialysis is prolonged?

Q 19.

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

Q 20.

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

Q 21.

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

Q 22.

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

Q 23.

Which one of the following is not applicable to the phenomenon of adsorption?
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Q 24.

Freundlich adsorption isotherm is given by the expression  x/m=KP1/n. Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from this expression?
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Q 25.

Why do we add alum to purify water?

Q 26.

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 27.

Which of the following statements are correct about solid catalyst?
(a) Same reactants may give different product by using different catalysts.
(b) Catalyst does not change AH of reaction.
(c) Catalyst is required in large quantities to catalyse reactions.
(d) Catalytic activity of a solid catalyst does not depend upon the strength of chemisorption.

Q 28.

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

Q 29.

How does the precipitation of colloidal smoke take place in Cottrell precipitator?

Q 30.

Why is desorption important for a substance to act as a good catalyst?

Q 31.

Match the items of Column I ahd Column II.
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Q 32.

Assertion (A): Coagulation power of Al3+ is more than  Na+
Reason (R): Greater the Valency of the flocculating ion added, greater is its power to cause precipitation (Hardy-Schulze rule).

Q 33.

What is the role of adsorption in heterogeneous catalysis?

Q 34.

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

Q 35.

How do emulsifires stabilise emulsion? Name two emulsifiers.

Q 36.

At the equilibrium position in the process of adsorption
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Q 37.

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 38.

What happens when a lyophilic sol is added to a lyophobic sol?
(a) Lyophobic sol is protected.
(b) Lyophilic sol is protected.
(c) Film of lyophilic sol is formed over lyophobic sol.
(d) Film of lyophobic sol is formed over lyophilic sol.

Q 39.

How does it become possible to cause artificial rain by spraying silver iodide on the clouds?

Q 40.

What causes Brownian motion in colloidal dispersion?

Q 41.

Why are some medicines more effective in the colloidal form?

Q 42.

Why does leather get hardened after tanning?

Q 43.

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

Q 44.

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

Q 45.

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

Q 46.

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 47.

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

Q 48.

What is the difference between physisorption and chemisorption?

Q 49.

What are the factors which influence the adsorption of a gas on a solid?

Q 50.

Discuss the effect of pressure and temperature on the adsorption of gases on solids.