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1
MediumMCQ
$2 \ g$ of $O_2$ at $27 \ ^\circ C$ and $760 \ mm$ of $Hg$ pressure has volume ............. $L$.
A
$1.5$
B
$2.8$
C
$11.2$
D
$22.4$

Solution

(A) Given: Mass of $O_2$ $(w)$ = $2 \ g$,Molar mass of $O_2$ $(M)$ = $32 \ g/mol$,Temperature $(T)$ = $27 + 273 = 300 \ K$,Pressure $(P)$ = $760 \ mm \ Hg = 1 \ atm$.
Using the ideal gas equation: $PV = nRT$.
Number of moles $(n)$ = $\frac{w}{M} = \frac{2}{32} = 0.0625 \ mol$.
Substituting values into the equation: $V = \frac{nRT}{P} = \frac{0.0625 \times 0.0821 \times 300}{1}$.
$V = 1.539 \ L \approx 1.5 \ L$.
2
EasyMCQ
Volume occupied by a gas at $1 \, \text{atm}$ pressure and $0 \, ^\circ C$ is $V \, mL$. Its volume at $273 \, K$ will be
A
$V \, mL$
B
$V/2 \, mL$
C
$2 \, V \, mL$
D
None of these

Solution

(A) The temperature $0 \, ^\circ C$ is equivalent to $273 \, K$ $(T = 0 + 273 = 273 \, K)$.
Since the pressure and temperature remain constant,according to the gas laws,the volume of the gas will remain unchanged.
Therefore,the volume at $273 \, K$ is $V \, mL$.
3
DifficultMCQ
$N_2$ is found in a $1 \ L$ flask under $100 \ kPa$ pressure and $O_2$ is found in another $3 \ L$ flask under $320 \ kPa$ pressure. If the two flasks are connected,the resultant pressure is $............... \ kPa$.
A
$310$
B
$210$
C
$420$
D
$265$

Solution

(D) The total volume of the two flasks when connected is $V_{total} = 1 \ L + 3 \ L = 4 \ L$.
Applying Boyle's Law $(P_1V_1 = P_2V_2)$ for each gas individually:
For $N_2$: $100 \ kPa \times 1 \ L = P_{N_2} \times 4 \ L$,which gives $P_{N_2} = 25 \ kPa$.
For $O_2$: $320 \ kPa \times 3 \ L = P_{O_2} \times 4 \ L$,which gives $P_{O_2} = 240 \ kPa$.
According to Dalton's Law of partial pressures,the total pressure $P_{total} = P_{N_2} + P_{O_2} = 25 \ kPa + 240 \ kPa = 265 \ kPa$.
4
EasyMCQ
If $P$,$V$,and $T$ represent pressure,volume,and temperature of the gas,the correct representation of Boyle's law is:
A
$V \propto \frac{1}{T}$ (at constant $P$)
B
$PV = RT$
C
$V \propto \frac{1}{P}$ (at constant $T$)
D
$PV = nRT$

Solution

(C) Boyle's law states that for a fixed amount of an ideal gas kept at a fixed temperature,pressure and volume are inversely proportional.
Mathematically,this is expressed as $V \propto \frac{1}{P}$ at constant $T$ and $n$.
5
EasyMCQ
At constant temperature,in a given mass of an ideal gas,
A
The ratio of pressure and volume always remains constant
B
Volume always remains constant
C
Pressure always remains constant
D
The product of pressure and volume always remains constant

Solution

(D) According to Boyle's law,for a given mass of an ideal gas at constant temperature,$V \propto \frac{1}{P}$.
This implies $V = \frac{k}{P}$,where $k$ is a constant.
Therefore,$PV = k$,meaning the product of pressure and volume always remains constant.
6
MediumMCQ
If $20 \ cm^3$ of gas at $1 \ atm$ is expanded to $50 \ cm^3$ at constant $T$,what is the final pressure?
A
$20 \times \frac{1}{50} \ atm$
B
$50 \times \frac{1}{20} \ atm$
C
$1 \times \frac{1}{20} \times 50 \ atm$
D
None of these

Solution

(A) According to Boyle's Law,at constant temperature $(T)$,the pressure $(P)$ and volume $(V)$ are related as $P_1 V_1 = P_2 V_2$.
Given: $P_1 = 1 \ atm$,$V_1 = 20 \ cm^3$,$V_2 = 50 \ cm^3$.
Substituting the values: $1 \ atm \times 20 \ cm^3 = P_2 \times 50 \ cm^3$.
Therefore,$P_2 = \frac{20}{50} \times 1 \ atm = 0.4 \ atm$.
Comparing this with the given options,the correct expression is $20 \times \frac{1}{50}$.
7
EasyMCQ
Which of the following statements is false?
A
The product of pressure and volume of a fixed amount of a gas is independent of temperature.
B
Molecules of different gases have the same $K.E.$ at a given temperature.
C
The gas equation is not valid at high pressure and low temperature.
D
The gas constant per molecule is known as Boltzmann constant.

Solution

(A) The correct answer is $A$. According to Boyle's Law,$PV = \text{constant}$ only at a constant temperature. As the temperature changes,the value of this constant also changes. Therefore,the product $PV$ is dependent on temperature.
8
EasyMCQ
Which of the following graphs represents Boyle's law?
A
Option A
B
Option B
C
Option C
D
Option D

Solution

(B) According to Boyle's law,for a fixed amount of an ideal gas at constant temperature,the product of pressure $(P)$ and volume $(V)$ is constant,i.e.,$PV = k$ (where $k$ is a constant).
This means that the value of $PV$ does not change with a change in pressure $(P)$ or volume $(V)$.
Therefore,a graph of $PV$ versus $P$ or $PV$ versus $V$ will be a horizontal straight line parallel to the x-axis.
Both options $(b)$ and $(c)$ represent this relationship. However,in standard textbook representations for Boyle's law,the $PV$ vs $P$ plot is the most common illustration.
9
MediumMCQ
At constant pressure,the volume of a fixed mass of an ideal gas is directly proportional to
A
Absolute temperature
B
Degree centigrade
C
Degree Fahrenheit
D
None

Solution

(A) According to $Charles's \ Law$,at constant pressure,the volume $(V)$ of a fixed mass of an ideal gas is directly proportional to its absolute temperature $(T)$ in $Kelvin$. $V \propto T$.
10
MediumMCQ
Which of the following expressions at constant pressure represents Charles's law?
A
$V \propto \frac{1}{T}$
B
$V \propto \frac{1}{T^2}$
C
$V \propto T$
D
$V \propto d$

Solution

(C) Charles's law states that at constant pressure,the volume of a fixed mass of a gas is directly proportional to its absolute temperature $(T)$.
Mathematically,this is expressed as $V \propto T$ or $\frac{V}{T} = k$ (where $k$ is a constant).
Therefore,the correct expression is $V \propto T$.
11
EasyMCQ
Use of hot air balloons in sports and meteorological observations is an application of
A
Boyle's law
B
Newtonic law
C
Kelvin's law
D
Charles's law

Solution

(D) The use of hot air balloons is based on $Charles's \ law$,which states that the volume of a fixed mass of gas is directly proportional to its absolute temperature at constant pressure $(V \propto T)$.
As the air inside the balloon is heated,its volume increases,causing its density to decrease relative to the surrounding cooler air,which creates the buoyancy required for the balloon to rise.
12
MediumMCQ
$A$ $10 \ g$ of a gas at atmospheric pressure is cooled from $273 \ ^oC$ to $0 \ ^oC$ keeping the volume constant,its pressure would become ............. $atm$.
A
$0.5$
B
$1/273$
C
$2$
D
$273$

Solution

(A) Given:
$T_1 = 273 \ ^oC = (273 + 273) \ K = 546 \ K$
$T_2 = 0 \ ^oC = (273 + 0) \ K = 273 \ K$
$P_1 = 1 \ atm$
Since the volume is constant,we apply Gay-Lussac's law:
$\frac{P_1}{T_1} = \frac{P_2}{T_2}$
$P_2 = \frac{P_1 \times T_2}{T_1} = \frac{1 \times 273}{546} = 0.5 \ atm$
13
MediumMCQ
Pressure remaining the same,the volume of a given mass of an ideal gas increases for every degree centigrade rise in temperature by a definite fraction of its volume at:
A
$0\,^{\circ}C$
B
Its critical temperature
C
Absolute zero
D
Its Boyle temperature

Solution

(A) According to Charles's Law,the relationship between volume and temperature at constant pressure is given by: $V_t = V_0(1 + \alpha_v t)$.
Here,$V_t$ is the volume at $t\,^{\circ}C$,$V_0$ is the volume at $0\,^{\circ}C$,and $\alpha_v$ is the coefficient of volume expansion,which is equal to $\frac{1}{273.15}\,^{\circ}C^{-1}$.
For every $1\,^{\circ}C$ rise in temperature,the change in volume $\Delta V$ is given by $\Delta V = V_0 \times \alpha_v \times 1 = \frac{V_0}{273.15}$.
Thus,the volume increases by a definite fraction $\frac{1}{273.15}$ of its volume at $0\,^{\circ}C$.
14
EasyMCQ
$A$ certain sample of gas has a volume of $0.2 \ L$ measured at $1 \ atm$ pressure and $0 \ ^oC$. At the same pressure but at $273 \ ^oC$,its volume will be ................ $L$.
A
$0.4$
B
$0.8$
C
$27.8$
D
$55.6$

Solution

(A) According to Charles's Law,at constant pressure,the volume of a fixed mass of gas is directly proportional to its absolute temperature: $\frac{V_1}{T_1} = \frac{V_2}{T_2}$.
Given: $V_1 = 0.2 \ L$,$T_1 = 0 \ ^oC = 273 \ K$,$T_2 = 273 \ ^oC = 546 \ K$.
Substituting the values: $V_2 = V_1 \times \frac{T_2}{T_1} = 0.2 \ L \times \frac{546 \ K}{273 \ K} = 0.2 \ L \times 2 = 0.4 \ L$.
15
MediumMCQ
$400 \ cm^{3}$ of oxygen at $27\,^{\circ}C$ were cooled to $-3\,^{\circ}C$ without change in pressure. The contraction in volume will be ............... $cm^{3}$
A
$40$
B
$30$
C
$44.4$
D
$360$

Solution

(A) According to Charles's Law,at constant pressure,$V \propto T$ or $\frac{V_1}{T_1} = \frac{V_2}{T_2}$.
Given: $V_1 = 400 \ cm^{3}$,$T_1 = 27 + 273 = 300 \ K$,$T_2 = -3 + 273 = 270 \ K$.
Calculating the final volume: $V_2 = \frac{T_2 \times V_1}{T_1} = \frac{270 \ K \times 400 \ cm^{3}}{300 \ K} = 360 \ cm^{3}$.
The contraction in volume is the difference between the initial and final volume: $\Delta V = V_1 - V_2 = 400 \ cm^{3} - 360 \ cm^{3} = 40 \ cm^{3}$.
16
MediumMCQ
The pressure $p$ of a gas is plotted against its absolute temperature $T$ for two different constant volumes,$V_1$ and $V_2$. When $V_1 > V_2$,the
A
Curves have the same slope and do not intersect
B
Curves must intersect at some point other than $T = 0$
C
Curve for $V_2$ has a greater slope than that for $V_1$
D
Curve for $V_1$ has a greater slope than that for $V_2$

Solution

(C) From the ideal gas equation,$PV = nRT$,we get $P = (\frac{nR}{V})T$.
Comparing this with the equation of a straight line $y = mx$,where $y = P$ and $x = T$,the slope $m = \frac{nR}{V}$.
Since $n$ and $R$ are constants,the slope is inversely proportional to the volume,i.e.,$m \propto \frac{1}{V}$.
Given $V_1 > V_2$,it follows that the slope for $V_2$ $(m_2)$ must be greater than the slope for $V_1$ $(m_1)$,i.e.,$m_2 > m_1$.
Therefore,the curve for $V_2$ has a greater slope than that for $V_1$.
17
DifficultMCQ
Two closed vessels of equal volume containing air at pressure $P_1$ and temperature $T_1$ are connected to each other through a narrow tube. If the temperature in one of the vessels is now maintained at $T_1$ and that in the other at $T_2$,what will be the final pressure in the vessels?
A
$\frac{2 P_1 T_2}{T_1 + T_2}$
B
$\frac{T_1}{2 P_1 T_2}$
C
$\frac{2 P_1 T_2}{T_1 + T_2}$
D
$\frac{2 P_1}{T_1 + T_2}$

Solution

(A) Initially,the total number of moles $n$ in both vessels of volume $V$ is given by:
$n = n_1 + n_2 = \frac{P_1 V}{R T_1} + \frac{P_1 V}{R T_1} = \frac{2 P_1 V}{R T_1}$
When the temperatures are changed to $T_1$ and $T_2$ respectively,the new pressure $P$ is the same in both vessels. The total number of moles remains constant:
$n = \frac{P V}{R T_1} + \frac{P V}{R T_2} = \frac{P V}{R} \left( \frac{1}{T_1} + \frac{1}{T_2} \right) = \frac{P V}{R} \left( \frac{T_1 + T_2}{T_1 T_2} \right)$
Equating the initial and final moles:
$\frac{2 P_1 V}{R T_1} = \frac{P V}{R} \left( \frac{T_1 + T_2}{T_1 T_2} \right)$
$P = \frac{2 P_1 T_2}{T_1 + T_2}$
18
EasyMCQ
In the ideal gas equation,the gas constant $R$ has the dimensions of
A
$mole \cdot atm \cdot K^{-1}$
B
$litre \cdot mole$
C
$litre \cdot atm \cdot K^{-1} \cdot mole^{-1}$
D
$erg \cdot K^{-1}$

Solution

(C) The ideal gas equation is given by $PV = nRT$.
Rearranging for the gas constant $R$,we get $R = \frac{PV}{nT}$.
Substituting the units for pressure $(P)$,volume $(V)$,amount of substance $(n)$,and temperature $(T)$,we have:
$R = \frac{atm \cdot litre}{mole \cdot K} = litre \cdot atm \cdot K^{-1} \cdot mole^{-1}$.
19
EasyMCQ
In the equation $PV = nRT$,which one cannot be the numerical value of $R$?
A
$8.31 \times 10^7 \ erg \ K^{-1} \ mol^{-1}$
B
$8.31 \times 10^7 \ dyne \ cm \ K^{-1} \ mol^{-1}$
C
$8.31 \ J \ K^{-1} \ mol^{-1}$
D
$8.31 \ atm \ K^{-1} \ mol^{-1}$

Solution

(D) The universal gas constant $R$ has different values depending on the units used for pressure and volume.
$R = 8.314 \ J \ K^{-1} \ mol^{-1}$ ($SI$ units).
Since $1 \ J = 10^7 \ erg$ and $1 \ J = 1 \ N \ m = 10^5 \ dyne \times 10^2 \ cm = 10^7 \ dyne \ cm$,options $A$,$B$,and $C$ are equivalent.
Option $D$ $(8.31 \ atm \ K^{-1} \ mol^{-1})$ is incorrect because the unit of $R$ in $atm$ is $0.0821 \ L \ atm \ K^{-1} \ mol^{-1}$,not $8.31$.
20
EasyMCQ
Which one of the following indicates the correct value of the gas constant $R$?
A
$1.987 \, cal \, K^{-1} \, mol^{-1}$
B
$8.3 \, cal \, K^{-1} \, mol^{-1}$
C
$0.0821 \, L \, K^{-1} \, mol^{-1}$
D
$1.987 \, J \, K^{-1} \, mol^{-1}$

Solution

(A) The universal gas constant $R$ has different values depending on the units used:
$1$. In $SI$ units,$R = 8.314 \, J \, K^{-1} \, mol^{-1}$.
$2$. In terms of calories,since $1 \, cal \approx 4.184 \, J$,we have $R = \frac{8.314}{4.184} \approx 1.987 \, cal \, K^{-1} \, mol^{-1}$.
$3$. In terms of pressure-volume units,$R = 0.0821 \, L \, atm \, K^{-1} \, mol^{-1}$.
Comparing these with the given options,option $A$ is the correct value.
21
EasyMCQ
The universal gas constant $R$ is defined as:
A
Work done per molecule
B
Work done per degree absolute
C
Work done per degree per mole
D
Work done per mole

Solution

(C) The ideal gas equation is given by $PV = nRT$.
Rearranging for $R$,we get $R = \frac{PV}{nT}$.
Since $PV$ represents work done $(W)$,$n$ represents the number of moles,and $T$ represents the absolute temperature in Kelvin,the units of $R$ are $\text{J} \cdot \text{mol}^{-1} \cdot \text{K}^{-1}$.
Therefore,$R$ represents the work done per mole per degree of absolute temperature.
22
MediumMCQ
Select one correct statement. In the gas equation,$PV = nRT$
A
$n$ is the number of molecules of a gas
B
$V$ denotes volume of one mole of the gas
C
$n$ moles of the gas have a volume $V$
D
$P$ is the pressure of the gas when only one mole of gas is present

Solution

(C) The ideal gas equation is given by $PV = nRT$.
In this equation:
$P$ represents the pressure of the gas.
$V$ represents the volume occupied by $n$ moles of the gas.
$n$ represents the number of moles of the gas.
$R$ is the universal gas constant.
$T$ is the absolute temperature.
Therefore,$V$ is the volume occupied by $n$ moles of the gas at pressure $P$ and temperature $T$. Thus,the statement '$n$ moles of the gas have a volume $V$' is correct.
23
EasyMCQ
The correct value of the gas constant $R$ is close to
A
$0.082 \ L \ atm \ K^{-1}$
B
$0.082 \ L \ atm \ K^{-1} \ mol^{-1}$
C
$0.082 \ L \ atm^{-1} \ K \ mol^{-1}$
D
$0.082 \ L^{-1} \ atm^{-1} \ K \ mol$

Solution

(B) The universal gas constant $R$ is defined by the ideal gas equation $PV = nRT$.
Its value depends on the units used for pressure,volume,and temperature.
In units of liters,atmospheres,Kelvin,and moles,the value is approximately $0.082 \ L \ atm \ K^{-1} \ mol^{-1}$.
24
EasyMCQ
The $S.I.$ unit of the gas constant $R$ is:
A
$0.0821 \, L \, atm \, K^{-1} \, mol^{-1}$
B
$2 \, cal \, K^{-1} \, mol^{-1}$
C
$8.31 \, J \, K^{-1} \, mol^{-1}$
D
None of these

Solution

(C) The ideal gas equation is given by $PV = nRT$.
Rearranging for $R$,we get $R = \frac{PV}{nT}$.
In $S.I.$ units,pressure $P$ is measured in $Pascal$ ($Pa$ or $N \, m^{-2}$),volume $V$ in $m^3$,and temperature $T$ in $K$.
Substituting these units: $R = \frac{(N \, m^{-2}) \times (m^3)}{mol \times K} = N \, m \, K^{-1} \, mol^{-1} = J \, K^{-1} \, mol^{-1}$.
The value of the universal gas constant $R$ in $S.I.$ units is $8.314 \, J \, K^{-1} \, mol^{-1}$.
25
EasyMCQ
The gas equation $PV = nRT$ is obeyed by:
A
Only isothermal process
B
Only adiabatic process
C
Both $(a)$ and $(b)$
D
None of these

Solution

(C) The ideal gas equation $PV = nRT$ describes the state of an ideal gas.
An isothermal process occurs at a constant temperature $(T = \text{constant})$,and an adiabatic process is one where there is no heat exchange $(q = 0)$.
For an ideal gas,the equation of state $PV = nRT$ holds true for any process as long as the gas behaves ideally.
Therefore,the equation is obeyed in both isothermal and adiabatic processes.
26
EasyMCQ
For an ideal gas,the number of moles per litre in terms of its pressure $P$,gas constant $R$,and temperature $T$ is:
A
$PT/R$
B
$PRT$
C
$P/RT$
D
$RT/P$

Solution

(C) The ideal gas equation is given by $PV = nRT$.
Here,$P$ is pressure,$V$ is volume,$n$ is the number of moles,$R$ is the gas constant,and $T$ is the temperature.
We need to find the number of moles per litre,which is the molar concentration $\frac{n}{V}$.
Rearranging the ideal gas equation:
$\frac{n}{V} = \frac{P}{RT}$
Therefore,the correct option is $C$.
27
EasyMCQ
If two moles of an ideal gas at $546 \ K$ occupy a volume of $44.8 \ L$,the pressure must be ............. $atm$.
A
$2$
B
$3$
C
$4$
D
$1$

Solution

(A) Using the ideal gas equation: $PV = nRT$
Given: $n = 2 \ mol$,$T = 546 \ K$,$V = 44.8 \ L$,and $R = 0.0821 \ L \ atm \ K^{-1} \ mol^{-1}$.
$P = \frac{nRT}{V} = \frac{2 \times 0.0821 \times 546}{44.8} \approx 2 \ atm$.
Therefore,the correct option is $A$.
28
MediumMCQ
How many moles of $He$ gas occupy $22.4 \, L$ at $30^{\circ}C$ and $1 \, atm$ pressure?
A
$0.9$
B
$1.11$
C
$0.11$
D
$1$

Solution

(A) Using the ideal gas equation $PV = nRT$,where $P = 1 \, atm$,$V = 22.4 \, L$,$R = 0.0821 \, L \cdot atm \cdot K^{-1} \cdot mol^{-1}$,and $T = 30 + 273 = 303 \, K$.
$n = \frac{PV}{RT} = \frac{1 \times 22.4}{0.0821 \times 303}$.
$n = \frac{22.4}{24.8763} \approx 0.9004 \, mol$.
Thus,the number of moles is approximately $0.9 \, mol$.
29
MediumMCQ
Volume of $0.5 \ mole$ of a gas at $1 \ atm$ pressure and $273 \ K$ is ............. $litres$.
A
$22.4$
B
$11.2$
C
$44.8$
D
$5.6$

Solution

(B) The ideal gas equation is given by $PV = nRT$.
Given: $n = 0.5 \ mole$,$P = 1 \ atm$,$T = 273 \ K$,and $R = 0.0821 \ L \ atm \ K^{-1} \ mol^{-1}$.
Substituting the values: $V = \frac{nRT}{P} = \frac{0.5 \times 0.0821 \times 273}{1} \approx 11.2 \ L$.
Thus,the correct option is $(B)$.
30
MediumMCQ
At $0\, ^\circ C$ and $1\, atm$ pressure,a gas occupies $100\, cc$. If the pressure is increased to $1.5$-times and temperature is increased by one-third of its absolute temperature,then the final volume of the gas will be .............. $cc$.
A
$80$
B
$88.9$
C
$66.7$
D
$100$

Solution

(B) Using the combined gas law: $\frac{P_1 V_1}{T_1} = \frac{P_2 V_2}{T_2}$.
Given:
$P_1 = P$,$V_1 = 100\, cc$,$T_1 = 0 + 273 = 273\, K$.
Conditions:
$P_2 = 1.5 P = \frac{3}{2} P$.
$T_2 = T_1 + \frac{1}{3} T_1 = \frac{4}{3} T_1 = \frac{4}{3} \times 273\, K$.
Calculation:
$V_2 = V_1 \times \frac{P_1}{P_2} \times \frac{T_2}{T_1} = 100 \times \frac{P}{\frac{3}{2} P} \times \frac{\frac{4}{3} \times 273}{273}$.
$V_2 = 100 \times \frac{2}{3} \times \frac{4}{3} = 100 \times \frac{8}{9} = \frac{800}{9} \approx 88.89\, cc$.
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MediumMCQ
The correct gas equation is:
A
$\frac{V_1 T_2}{P_1} = \frac{V_2 T_1}{P_2}$
B
$\frac{P_1 V_1}{P_2 V_2} = \frac{T_1}{T_2}$
C
$\frac{P_1 T_2}{V_1} = \frac{P_2 V_2}{T_2}$
D
$\frac{V_1 V_2}{T_1 T_2} = P_1 P_2$

Solution

(B) According to the combined gas law,for a fixed amount of gas,the relationship between pressure $(P)$,volume $(V)$,and temperature $(T)$ is given by $\frac{P_1 V_1}{T_1} = \frac{P_2 V_2}{T_2}$.
Rearranging this equation,we get $\frac{P_1 V_1}{P_2 V_2} = \frac{T_1}{T_2}$.
Therefore,the correct option is $B$.
32
MediumMCQ
Two separate bulbs contain ideal gases $A$ and $B$. The density of gas $A$ is twice that of gas $B$. The molecular mass of $A$ is half that of gas $B$. The two gases are at the same temperature. The ratio of the pressure of $A$ to that of gas $B$ is
A
$2$
B
$0.5$
C
$4$
D
$0.25$

Solution

(C) Given: $d_A = 2d_B$ and $M_A = 0.5M_B$ (or $M_B = 2M_A$).
Using the ideal gas equation: $PV = nRT = \frac{m}{M}RT$.
Rearranging for pressure: $P = \frac{m}{V} \cdot \frac{RT}{M} = \frac{dRT}{M}$.
Since temperature $T$ is constant,the ratio of pressures is $\frac{P_A}{P_B} = \frac{d_A}{d_B} \times \frac{M_B}{M_A}$.
Substituting the given values: $\frac{P_A}{P_B} = \frac{2d_B}{d_B} \times \frac{2M_A}{M_A} = 2 \times 2 = 4$.
33
MediumMCQ
$16 \, g$ of oxygen and $3 \, g$ of hydrogen are mixed and kept at $760 \, mm$ pressure and $0 \, ^oC$. The total volume occupied by the mixture will be nearly
A
$22.4 \, L$
B
$33.6 \, L$
C
$44.8 \, L$
D
$44800 \, mL$

Solution

(C) Step $1$: Calculate the number of moles of each gas.
$n(O_2) = \frac{16 \, g}{32 \, g/mol} = 0.5 \, mol$
$n(H_2) = \frac{3 \, g}{2 \, g/mol} = 1.5 \, mol$
Step $2$: Calculate the total number of moles.
$n_{total} = 0.5 \, mol + 1.5 \, mol = 2.0 \, mol$
Step $3$: Use the ideal gas equation $PV = nRT$.
Given $P = 760 \, mm \, Hg = 1 \, atm$,$T = 0 \, ^oC = 273 \, K$,and $R = 0.0821 \, L \cdot atm \cdot K^{-1} \cdot mol^{-1}$.
$V = \frac{nRT}{P} = \frac{2.0 \, mol \times 0.0821 \, L \cdot atm \cdot K^{-1} \cdot mol^{-1} \times 273 \, K}{1 \, atm} \approx 44.8 \, L$.
Since $1 \, L = 1000 \, mL$,$44.8 \, L = 44800 \, mL$.
34
EasyMCQ
At $N.T.P.$,the volume of a gas is found to be $273 \ mL$. What will be the volume of this gas at $600 \ mm \ Hg$ and $273 \ ^oC$? ................. $mL$
A
$391.8$
B
$380$
C
$691.6$
D
$750$

Solution

(C) Given: $P_1 = 760 \ mm \ Hg$,$V_1 = 273 \ mL$,$T_1 = 273 \ K$ (at $N.T.P.$).
Final conditions: $P_2 = 600 \ mm \ Hg$,$T_2 = 273 + 273 = 546 \ K$.
Using the combined gas law: $\frac{P_1 V_1}{T_1} = \frac{P_2 V_2}{T_2}$.
$V_2 = \frac{P_1 V_1 T_2}{T_1 P_2} = \frac{760 \times 273 \times 546}{273 \times 600} = \frac{760 \times 546}{600} = 691.6 \ mL$.
35
MediumMCQ
One litre of a gas weighs $2 \ g$ at $300 \ K$ and $1 \ atm$ pressure. If the pressure is made $0.75 \ atm$,at which of the following temperatures will one litre of the same gas weigh $1 \ g$?
A
$450$
B
$600$
C
$800$
D
$900$

Solution

(A) Using the ideal gas law $PV = nRT$,where $n = \frac{m}{M}$ ($m$ is mass,$M$ is molar mass).
Since $V$,$R$,and $M$ are constant,we have $\frac{P_1 V}{m_1 T_1} = \frac{P_2 V}{m_2 T_2}$.
Rearranging for $T_2$: $T_2 = T_1 \times \frac{P_2}{P_1} \times \frac{m_1}{m_2}$.
Given: $P_1 = 1 \ atm$,$T_1 = 300 \ K$,$m_1 = 2 \ g$,$P_2 = 0.75 \ atm$,$m_2 = 1 \ g$.
$T_2 = 300 \times \frac{0.75}{1} \times \frac{2}{1} = 300 \times 1.5 = 450 \ K$.
36
EasyMCQ
$A$ weather balloon filled with hydrogen at $1 \, atm$ and $27 \, ^oC$ has a volume equal to $12000 \, L$. On ascending,it reaches a place where the temperature is $-23 \, ^oC$ and the pressure is $0.5 \, atm$. The volume of the balloon is .............. $L$.
A
$24000$
B
$20000$
C
$10000$
D
$12000$

Solution

(B) Using the combined gas law: $\frac{P_1 V_1}{T_1} = \frac{P_2 V_2}{T_2}$
Given: $P_1 = 1 \, atm$,$V_1 = 12000 \, L$,$T_1 = 27 + 273 = 300 \, K$
$P_2 = 0.5 \, atm$,$T_2 = -23 + 273 = 250 \, K$
$V_2 = \frac{P_1 \times V_1 \times T_2}{P_2 \times T_1} = \frac{1 \times 12000 \times 250}{0.5 \times 300} \, L$
$V_2 = \frac{12000 \times 250}{150} = 20000 \, L$
Therefore,the correct option is $(B)$.
37
MediumMCQ
The density of a gas at $27\,^oC$ and $1\, atm$ is $d$. At constant pressure,at which of the following temperatures will its density become $0.75\, d$?
A
$20\,^oC$
B
$30\,^oC$
C
$400\, K$
D
$300\, K$

Solution

(C) From the ideal gas equation,$PV = nRT = (\frac{m}{M})RT$.
Since density $d = \frac{m}{V}$,we have $P = \frac{dRT}{M}$,which implies $d = \frac{PM}{RT}$.
At constant pressure $P$ and molar mass $M$,$d \propto \frac{1}{T}$.
Therefore,$\frac{d_1}{d_2} = \frac{T_2}{T_1}$.
Given $T_1 = 27 + 273 = 300\, K$,$d_1 = d$,and $d_2 = 0.75\, d$.
Substituting the values: $\frac{d}{0.75\, d} = \frac{T_2}{300\, K}$.
$T_2 = \frac{300}{0.75} = 400\, K$.
38
MediumMCQ
$A$ sample of gas occupies $100 \ mL$ at $27 \ ^oC$ and $740 \ mm$ pressure. When its volume is changed to $80 \ mL$ at $740 \ mm$ pressure,the temperature of the gas will be ............. $^oC$
A
$2.16$
B
$240$
C
$-33$
D
$89.5$

Solution

(C) According to the combined gas law,$\frac{P_1 V_1}{T_1} = \frac{P_2 V_2}{T_2}$.
Given: $P_1 = 740 \ mm$,$V_1 = 100 \ mL$,$T_1 = 27 + 273 = 300 \ K$.
Given: $P_2 = 740 \ mm$,$V_2 = 80 \ mL$.
Since pressure is constant $(P_1 = P_2)$,the equation simplifies to Charles's Law: $\frac{V_1}{T_1} = \frac{V_2}{T_2}$.
$T_2 = \frac{V_2 \times T_1}{V_1} = \frac{80 \ mL \times 300 \ K}{100 \ mL} = 240 \ K$.
Converting to Celsius: $T_2 = 240 - 273 = -33 \ ^oC$.
39
MediumMCQ
"Equal volumes of all gases at the same temperature and pressure contain equal number of particles." This statement is a direct consequence of
A
Avogadro’s law
B
Charles's law
C
Ideal gas equation
D
Law of partial pressure

Solution

(A) Avogadro's Law states that equal volumes of all gases,under the same conditions of temperature and pressure,contain an equal number of molecules or particles.
40
EasyMCQ
Dalton's law of partial pressure will not apply to which of the following mixtures of gases?
A
$H_2$ and $SO_2$
B
$H_2$ and $Cl_2$
C
$H_2$ and $CO_2$
D
$N_2$ and $O_2$

Solution

(B) Dalton's law of partial pressure is applicable only to a mixture of non-reacting gases.
Among the given options,$H_2$ and $Cl_2$ react with each other to form $HCl$ gas $(H_2 + Cl_2 \rightarrow 2HCl)$.
Therefore,Dalton's law of partial pressure will not apply to this mixture.
41
MediumMCQ
Under what conditions will a pure sample of an ideal gas not only exhibit a pressure of $1 \, atm$ but also a concentration of $1 \, mol \, L^{-1}$ $(R = 0.082 \, L \, atm \, mol^{-1} \, K^{-1})$?
A
At $STP$
B
When $V = 22.4 \, L$
C
When $T = 12 \, K$
D
Impossible under any conditions

Solution

(C) The ideal gas equation is given by $PV = nRT$.
Rearranging for concentration $C = \frac{n}{V}$,we get $P = CRT$.
Given $P = 1 \, atm$,$C = 1 \, mol \, L^{-1}$,and $R = 0.082 \, L \, atm \, mol^{-1} \, K^{-1}$.
Substituting these values: $1 = 1 \times 0.082 \times T$.
Therefore,$T = \frac{1}{0.082} \approx 12.19 \, K$.
Thus,the condition is $T \approx 12 \, K$.
42
EasyMCQ
Five grams each of the following gases at $87 \, ^{\circ}C$ and $750 \, mm$ pressure are taken. Which of them will have the least volume?
A
$HF$
B
$HCl$
C
$HBr$
D
$HI$

Solution

(D) According to the ideal gas equation,$PV = nRT$,where $n = \frac{w}{M}$.
Substituting $n$,we get $PV = \frac{w}{M} RT$,which implies $V = \frac{wRT}{PM}$.
Since $w$,$R$,$T$,and $P$ are constant for all gases,the volume $V$ is inversely proportional to the molar mass $M$ $(V \propto \frac{1}{M})$.
Therefore,the gas with the highest molar mass will have the least volume.
The molar masses are: $HF = 20 \, g/mol$,$HCl = 36.5 \, g/mol$,$HBr = 81 \, g/mol$,and $HI = 128 \, g/mol$.
Since $HI$ has the highest molar mass,it will occupy the least volume.
43
MediumMCQ
At what pressure will a quantity of gas occupy a volume of $60 \, mL$,if it occupies a volume of $100 \, mL$ at a pressure of $720 \, mm$ (assuming temperature is constant)?
A
$700$
B
$800$
C
$100$
D
$1200$

Solution

(D) According to Boyle's law,at constant temperature,$P_1V_1 = P_2V_2$.
Given: $V_1 = 60 \, mL$,$V_2 = 100 \, mL$,$P_2 = 720 \, mm$.
Substituting the values: $P_1 \times 60 = 720 \times 100$.
$P_1 = \frac{720 \times 100}{60} = 1200 \, mm$.
44
MediumMCQ
At what pressure will a quantity of gas,which occupies $100 \ mL$ at a pressure of $720 \ mm$,occupy a volume of $84 \ mL$?
A
$736.18$
B
$820.20$
C
$784.15$
D
$857.14$

Solution

(D) According to Boyle's law,for a fixed amount of gas at constant temperature,$P_1 V_1 = P_2 V_2$.
Given: $V_1 = 100 \ mL$,$P_1 = 720 \ mm$,$V_2 = 84 \ mL$.
Substituting the values into the equation: $720 \times 100 = P_2 \times 84$.
$P_2 = \frac{720 \times 100}{84} = \frac{72000}{84} \approx 857.14 \ mm$.
Therefore,the correct option is $D$.
45
MediumMCQ
Containers $A$ and $B$ contain the same gas. If the pressure,volume,and temperature of container $A$ are all twice those of container $B$,what is the ratio of the number of molecules in $A$ to those in $B$?
A
$1:2$
B
$2:1$
C
$1:4$
D
$4:1$

Solution

(B) According to the ideal gas law,$PV = nRT$,where $n$ is the number of moles. Since the number of molecules is directly proportional to the number of moles $(n = \frac{N}{N_A})$,we have $n = \frac{PV}{RT}$.
Given for container $A$: $P_A = 2P_B$,$V_A = 2V_B$,and $T_A = 2T_B$.
The ratio of the number of molecules is equal to the ratio of the number of moles:
$\frac{n_A}{n_B} = \frac{P_A V_A}{R T_A} \times \frac{R T_B}{P_B V_B} = \frac{P_A}{P_B} \times \frac{V_A}{V_B} \times \frac{T_B}{T_A}$.
Substituting the given values:
$\frac{n_A}{n_B} = (2) \times (2) \times (\frac{1}{2}) = 2$.
Thus,the ratio is $2:1$.
46
MediumMCQ
$A$ cylinder of $5 \, L$ capacity,filled with air at $NTP$,is connected to another evacuated cylinder of $30 \, L$ capacity. The resultant air pressure in both the cylinders will be .............. $cm$ of $Hg$.
A
$10.8$
B
$14.9$
C
$21.8$
D
$38.8$

Solution

(A) Given that the initial pressure at $NTP$ is $P_1 = 76 \, cm$ of $Hg$.
Initial volume $V_1 = 5 \, L$.
The total final volume after connecting the two cylinders is $V_2 = 5 \, L + 30 \, L = 35 \, L$.
According to Boyle's law,at constant temperature,$P_1V_1 = P_2V_2$.
Substituting the values: $76 \times 5 = P_2 \times 35$.
$P_2 = \frac{76 \times 5}{35} = \frac{380}{35} \approx 10.857 \, cm$ of $Hg$.
Rounding to the nearest option,the result is $10.8 \, cm$ of $Hg$.
47
MediumMCQ
$A$ certain mass of gas occupies a volume of $300 \, cc$ at $27 \, ^oC$ and $620 \, mm$ pressure. The volume of this gas at $47 \, ^oC$ and $640 \, mm$ pressure will be ........... $cc$.
A
$400$
B
$510$
C
$310$
D
$350$

Solution

(C) Using the combined gas law: $\frac{P_1 V_1}{T_1} = \frac{P_2 V_2}{T_2}$.
Given:
$P_1 = 620 \, mm$,$V_1 = 300 \, cc$,$T_1 = 27 + 273 = 300 \, K$.
$P_2 = 640 \, mm$,$T_2 = 47 + 273 = 320 \, K$.
Substituting the values:
$\frac{620 \times 300}{300} = \frac{640 \times V_2}{320}$.
$620 = 2 \times V_2$.
$V_2 = \frac{620}{2} = 310 \, cc$.
48
MediumMCQ
The pressure and temperature of $4 \ dm^3$ of carbon dioxide gas are doubled. Then the volume of carbon dioxide gas would be ............. $dm^3$.
A
$2$
B
$3$
C
$4$
D
$8$

Solution

(C) Using the ideal gas law equation: $\frac{P_1 V_1}{T_1} = \frac{P_2 V_2}{T_2}$.
Given: $V_1 = 4 \ dm^3$,$P_2 = 2P_1$,and $T_2 = 2T_1$.
Substituting the values: $\frac{P_1 \times 4}{T_1} = \frac{2P_1 \times V_2}{2T_1}$.
Simplifying the equation: $4 = V_2$.
Therefore,the volume remains $4 \ dm^3$.
49
MediumMCQ
If the absolute temperature of an ideal gas becomes double and the pressure becomes half,the volume of the gas would be:
A
Remain unchanged
B
Will be double
C
Will be four times
D
Will be one fourth

Solution

(C) Given: $P_1 = P, V_1 = V, T_1 = T$
$P_2 = P/2, T_2 = 2T$
Using the ideal gas equation: $\frac{P_1V_1}{T_1} = \frac{P_2V_2}{T_2}$
Substituting the values: $\frac{PV}{T} = \frac{(P/2) \times V_2}{2T}$
$\frac{PV}{T} = \frac{P \times V_2}{4T}$
$V = \frac{V_2}{4}$
$\therefore V_2 = 4V$
Thus,the volume will be four times the initial volume.
50
MediumMCQ
At what $^o C$ temperature,the sample of neon gas would be heated to double its pressure,if the initial volume of gas is reduced to $15\%$ at ${75\,^o}C$?
A
$319$
B
$529$
C
$128$
D
$60$

Solution

(A) Using the combined gas law: $\frac{P_1 V_1}{T_1} = \frac{P_2 V_2}{T_2}$
Initial conditions: $P_1 = P$,$V_1 = V$,$T_1 = 75 + 273 = 348 \ K$
Final conditions: $P_2 = 2P$,$V_2 = 0.15V$ (since volume is reduced to $15\%$ of its initial value)
Substituting the values: $\frac{P \times V}{348} = \frac{2P \times 0.15V}{T_2}$
$T_2 = 348 \times 2 \times 0.15 = 104.4 \ K$
Converting to Celsius: $T_2(^oC) = 104.4 - 273 = -168.6 \ ^oC$
Note: Based on the calculation,the provided options do not match the result. However,if the question meant volume is reduced $BY$ $15\%$ (i.e.,$V_2 = 0.85V$),then $T_2 = 348 \times 2 \times 0.85 = 591.6 \ K = 318.6 \ ^oC$,which rounds to $319 \ ^oC$ (Option $A$).

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