MCQS INORGANIC BS 2ND
1: Both of elements of 1st period contains valence electrons in
A. M shell
B. N shell
C. K shell
D. S shell
(c)
2: In periodic table, helium is placed at
A. top left corner
B. bottom right corner
C. bottom left corner
D. top right corner
(D )
3: Across period atomic size decreases due to
A. shielding effect
B. photoelectric effect
C. increase in nuclear force of attraction
D. decrease in nuclear force of attraction
(C)
4: First three periods are
A. long periods
B. short periods
C. moderate periods
D. none of above
(B)
5: On basis of electronic configuration group and period of 95B is
A. 2 and IIIA
B. 3 and IIA
C. 4 and VIA
D. 5 and VIIA
(A)
6: Chemical properties depends upon
A. electronic configuration
B. valence shell electronic configuration
C. atomic mass
D. none of above
(B)
7: Nobel gases are present in
A. VIIA group
B. VIA group
C. VA group
D. VIIIA group
(D)
8: Energy required to remove an electron from outermost shell is called
A. potential energy
B. kinetic energy
C. mechanical energy
D. ionization energy
(D)
9: As we go from top to bottom in a group shielding effect
A. doesn't change
B. decreases
C. increases
D. none of above
(C)
10: Group A elements are called
A. metals
B. alkali metals
C. representative elements
D. transition elements
(C)
11 : Period number of element indicates n
A. value of all shells
B. value of valence shell
C. value of 1st shell
D. none of above
(B)
12: Ability of atom to attract electrons towards itself is called
A. electron affinity
B. electronegativity
C. ionization energy
D. shielding effect
(B)
13: Average distance between nucleus and outer shell is called
A. atomic size
B. nuclear size
C. shielding effect
D. none of above
(A)
14: Horizontal rows of periodic table are called
A. rows
B. periods
C. columns
D. none of above
( B)
15: Shielding effect across period
A. increases
B. decreases
C. becomes equal to above periods
D. remains same
(D)
16: Period number of 2713Al is
A. 1
B. 2
C. 4
D. 3
( D)
17: In periodic table elements with similar valence shell configuration are placed
in
A. different groups
B. same group
C. can be placed any where
D. none of above
(B)
18: When an electron is added in valence shell then
A. energy is absorbed
B. energy is released
C. energy remains same
D. force of attraction increases
(B)
19: Value of ionization energy
A. decreases down the group
B. increases down the group
C. remains same down the group
D. none of above
(A)
20:
Groups contain alkaline earth metals are
A. IA
B. IIIA
C. IIA
D. IVA
(C)
21:
Elements in the same vertical group of the periodic table have same
A. Number of valence electrons B. Atomic number
C. Atomic mass D. Atomic volume
(A)
22:
An element having low value of ionization energy and low value of electron affinity is likely to belong
to
A. Group IA B. Group IB
C. Group VIIA D. Group VIII
(A)
23:
Which set of elements is listed in order of increasing ionization energy?
A. Sb < As < S < P < Cl B. Cl < Sb < P < As < S
C. As < Cl < P < S < Sb D. Sb < As < Cl < S < P
(A)
24:
Which of the following always increases on going from top to bottom in a group?
A. Metallic character B. Electronegativity
C. Oxidizing power D. Tendency to get reduced
(A )
25:
Which of the p-block elements are not representative elements?
A. Alkali metals (I-A) B. Group-14 elements (IV-A)
C. Group-18 elements (VIII-A) D. Halogens (VII-A)
(C)
26:
Among halogens the highest boiling point is of
A. Flrorine B. Chlorine
C. Bromine D. Iodine
(D)
27 :
Which of the following will not form crystalline structure with opporitely charged ions
A. H+ B. H-
C. Mg2+ D. Ca2+
( A)
28:
Which statement is incorrect?
All the metals are good conductor of
A. B. All the metals are good conductor of heat
electricity.
C. All the metals form positive ions D. All the metals form acidic oxides
( D)
29:
Periodic table provides a basic framework to study elements with respect to their
A. Physical properties B. Chemical properties
C. Properties of their compounds D. All
(D)
30:
The scientist who did not contribute in the construction of periodic table?
A. Al-Razi B. Moseley
C. Dobereiner D. Democritus
( D)
31:
Concept of Triads was introduced by
A. Dobereiner B. Newland
C. Mendeleev D. Al-Raz
( A)
32:
Which element was not known when Mendeleev proposed his classification?
A. Hydrogen B. Sodium
C. Copper D. Germanium
( D)
33:
Elements with similar chemical properties appear in the
A. Same family B. Same period
C. p block elements D. Right upper corner
( A)
34:
Noble gases are named so because they are
A. less reactive B. Zero group elements
C. Having completely filled valence shell D. All
( D)
35:
In modern periodic table all the leements are arranged in ascending order of
A. Valency B. Atomic mass
C. Atomic number D. Valence electrons
(C)
36:
The longest period in the modern periodic table is
A. 6th B. 7th
C. 2nd and 3rd both D. 5th
( A)
37:
Inner transition elements are called
A. Lanthanides B. Actinides
C. Rare earth metals D. All
(D)
38:
Seventh period contains ______________ normal elements
A. 2 B. 4
C. 6 D. 8
(A)
39:
Modern periodic table has been divided in _______ blocks
A. 2 B. 4
C. 8 D. 7
(B )
40:
Non-metals usually form ______________ oxides
A. Acidic B. Amphoteric
C. Neutral D. All of the above
(A)
41: Physical properties depends on the
A. size of atom
B. size of proton
C. size of neutron
D. no. of electrons
( A)
42: Elements that lie in same column have
A. similar properties
B. different properties
C. same physical properties
D. different chemical properties
(A)
43: As we go from left to right across period, electron affinity
A. increases
B. decreases
C. remains same
D. none of above
( A)
44: Elements are arranged in order of
A. decreasing atomic number
B. decreasing atomic mass
C. increasing atomic number
D. increasing atomic mass
(C)
45: Decrease in force of attraction between valence electrons and nucleus by
inner electrons is called
A. screening effect
B. shielding effect
C. photoelectric effect
D. dopler effect
( B)
46: Which one is correctly matched?
a) Acids – pH range above7
b) Acids – pH range below 7
c) Acids – pH range 7( neutral)
d) Acids – pH range 8-9
Answers: b
Explanation: Acids have a pH range less than 7, Water is the only solvent that has a pH of 7
(neutral).
47: A Strong acid is same as concentrated acid. State true or false
a) False
b) True
Answer: a
Explanation: Concentration of an acid depends upon the water content whereas the strength of an
acid depends on dissociation power.
48: When an acid reacts with a metal, which one of the following gas is usually liberated?
a) ammonia gas
b) chlorine
c) oxygen
d) Hydrogen gas
Answer: d
Explanation: When metal reacts with acid, a soap bubble is formed and the bubble contains
Hydrogen gas (example: HCl, H2SO4).
49: Select the one which is neither an acid nor base
a) CH3COOH
b) HCl
c) KCl
d) CH3OH
Answer: c
Explanation: CH3COOH and CH3OH are organic acids, HCl is strong acid and KCl is a salt.
50: Which one will change from red litmus to blue?
a) NaCl
b) HCl
c) KOH
d) LiOH
Answer: b
Explanation: since HCl is a base it turns red litmus to blue.
51: . What is the pH of 0.0001 molar HCl solution?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Answer: d
Explanation: It has a H+ concentration of 10-4. The value of negative exponent(^-4) gives pH value to
be 4.
52: Find the odd one out:
a) Neutral salt : NaCl
b) Acid salt : CuSO4.5H2O
c) Basic salt: [Link](OH)2
d) Nonhydrated salt: KNO3
Answer: b
Explanation: CuSO4.5H20 is a hydrated salt. An example of acid salt is NaHCO3.
53: When an acid (H+) is added to alkali (OH-), product is
A. hydroxides
B. water
C. salts
D. hydrogen gas
( C)
54: K2O + H2O →
A. K(OH)3
B. KOH
C. KOH.H2O
D. KO + H2 + O2
(B)
55: Mineral acids are
A. naturally occurring
B. man made
C. include malic acid
D. include formic acid
(A)
56: Excess acidity caused by acid rain can be neutralized by adding
A. more fertilizers
B. by removing the acidified soil
C. by adding P2O5
D. by adding lime
(D)
57: More corrosive acid is
A. H2CO3
B. H2SO3
C. HNO3
D. C6H8O7
(C)
58: n Universal indicators, red color shows
A. strong acids
B. strong alkalis
C. weak acids
D. weak bases
( A)
59: HClO is known as
A. chloric acid
B. Chlorine
C. bacteria killer
D. water
( A)
60: A small amount of chlorine added to water can
A. purify it
B. kill bacteria
C. safer to drink
D. all of them
(D)
61: Mixture which contains equal amount of sodium chloride (NaCl) and
sodium chlorate (NaClO3) gives off
A. bleach
B. aerosols
C. solvents
D. refrigerants
(A)
62: Organic compounds which contains halogens is
A. PVC
B. polyvinyl chloride
C. poly chloro ethene
D. all of them
( D)
63: Which of the following statement is false?
a) Radon is obtained from the decay of radium
b) Helium is an inert gas
c) Xenon is the most reactive among the rare gases
d) The most abundant rare gas found in the atmosphere is helium
(D)
64: Number of unpaired electron in inert gas is ..
a) Zero
b) 8
c) 4
d) 18
(A)
65: Shape of XeOF4 is [ Harayana CEET 2000]
a) Octahedral
b) Square pyramidal
c) Pyramidal
d) T-shaped
(B )
Number of valence electrons = 8 + 6 + 4×7 = 42
Now 42 ÷ 8 = 5 (Q1 + 2(R1)
R1 ÷ 2 = 2 ÷ 2 = 1(Q2)
Now Q1 + Q2 = 5+1 = 6
∴ hybridization is sp3d2
shape is square pyramidal
Answer:(b)
66: Which of the following is the life saving mixture for an asthma patient? [ MP PMT 2001]
a) Mixture of helium and oxygen
b) Mixture of neon nad Oxygen
c) Mixture of xenon anad nitrogen
d) Mixture of argon and oxygen
( A)
67: Covalent compounds
(a) (a) have high melting and boiling point
(b) are mostly soluble in water
(c) are formed between atoms of metals and non-metals
(d) are formed by the sharing of electrons in the bonding atoms
(D)
68: Fluorine is more oxiding in nature than
A. iodine
B. fluorine
C. chlorine
D. bromine
( A)
69: Fluorine can be stored in a metal lined with nickel and copper alloy to
protect from
A. further reaction
B. outside
C. water
D. all of them
( A)
70: Fluorine reacts with noble gases to form
A. krypton
B. xenon
C. radon
D. all of them
(D)
71: At temperatures above 1500°C, hydrogen fluoride (HF) and hydrogen
chloride (HCl) are
A. decomposed
B. not decomposed
C. stable
D. melt
(B )
72: A fluorine atom (F) has effect on pair of electron in a covalent bond,
which is
A. weakest
B. strongest
C. neutral
D. constant
(B)
