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101
EasyMCQ
The molarity of pure water is $......$
A
$55.6$
B
$50$
C
$100$
D
$18$

Solution

(A) The density of pure water is approximately $1 \ g/mL$.
For $1 \ L$ $(1000 \ mL)$ of water,the mass is $1000 \ g$.
The molar mass of water $(H_2O)$ is $18 \ g/mol$.
Number of moles $(n)$ = $\frac{\text{mass}}{\text{molar mass}} = \frac{1000 \ g}{18 \ g/mol} \approx 55.56 \ mol$.
Molarity $(M)$ = $\frac{\text{moles of solute}}{\text{volume of solution in liters}} = \frac{55.56 \ mol}{1 \ L} = 55.56 \ M \approx 55.6 \ M$.
102
MediumMCQ
If $23 \ g$ of ethanol ($C_2H_5OH$,molar mass $= 46 \ g \ mol^{-1}$) is dissolved in $500 \ mL$ of solution,find the molarity of the solution in $M$.
A
$0.5$
B
$2$
C
$1$
D
$1.5$

Solution

(C) Molarity $(M)$ is defined as the number of moles of solute per liter of solution.
First,calculate the number of moles of ethanol $(C_2H_5OH)$:
$\text{Moles} = \frac{\text{mass}}{\text{molar mass}} = \frac{23 \ g}{46 \ g \ mol^{-1}} = 0.5 \ mol$.
Next,convert the volume of the solution from $mL$ to $L$:
$500 \ mL = 0.5 \ L$.
Finally,calculate the molarity:
$M = \frac{\text{moles of solute}}{\text{volume of solution in } L} = \frac{0.5 \ mol}{0.5 \ L} = 1 \ M$.
103
MediumMCQ
If the concentration of $Al^{3+}$ in an aqueous solution of $Al_2(SO_4)_3$ is $0.28 \ M$,then the concentration of $(SO_4)^{2-}$ ion is ........... $M$.
A
$0.28$
B
$0.84$
C
$0.042$
D
$0.42$
104
MediumMCQ
If the mole fraction of ethanol in a solution formed by mixing $x \, g$ of water and $69 \, g$ of ethanol is $0.6$,then $x =$ ...... $g$.
A
$54$
B
$36$
C
$180$
D
$18$

Solution

(D) Moles of water $= \frac{x}{18}$.
Moles of ethanol $= \frac{69}{46} = 1.5$.
Mole fraction of ethanol $(X_{ethanol}) = \frac{n_{ethanol}}{n_{water} + n_{ethanol}}$.
Given $X_{ethanol} = 0.6$,so $0.6 = \frac{1.5}{\frac{x}{18} + 1.5}$.
$\frac{x}{18} + 1.5 = \frac{1.5}{0.6} = 2.5$.
$\frac{x}{18} = 2.5 - 1.5 = 1.0$.
$x = 18 \, g$.
105
DifficultMCQ
In a solution of a solute in benzene with a molality of $x \ m$,the mole fraction of the solute is $0.2$. The value of $x$ is ...... .
A
$1.4$
B
$3.2$
C
$14$
D
$2$

Solution

(B) solution with molality $x \ m$ means $x \ mol$ of solute is present in $1000 \ g$ of solvent (benzene).
Moles of solute $= x$
Moles of benzene $= \frac{1000}{78} \approx 12.82 \ mol$ (Molar mass of benzene $= 78 \ g \ mol^{-1}$).
Mole fraction of solute $(X_{solute}) = 0.2$.
Formula for mole fraction: $X_{solute} = \frac{n_{solute}}{n_{solute} + n_{solvent}}$.
$0.2 = \frac{x}{x + 12.82}$.
$0.2(x + 12.82) = x$.
$0.2x + 2.564 = x$.
$0.8x = 2.564$.
$x = \frac{2.564}{0.8} = 3.205 \approx 3.2$.
106
MediumMCQ
The density of liquid $HCl$ is $1.17 \ g/cm^3$. What is its molarity?
A
$36.5$
B
$18.25$
C
$42$
D
$32.05$

Solution

(D) The density of $HCl$ is $1.17 \ g/cm^3$,which means $1 \ cm^3$ $(1 \ mL)$ of the solution contains $1.17 \ g$ of $HCl$.
The molar mass of $HCl$ is $36.5 \ g/mol$.
Number of moles in $1 \ L$ $(1000 \ mL)$ of solution = $\frac{1.17 \ g}{36.5 \ g/mol} \times 1000 \ mL = 32.05 \ mol$.
Therefore,the molarity is $32.05 \ M$.
107
MediumMCQ
If the mole fraction of water in a solution of $H_2SO_4$ is $0.85$,then the molality of the solution is:
A
$9.80$
B
$10.50$
C
$10.58$
D
$11.25$

Solution

(A) Given,mole fraction of water $X_{H_2O} = 0.85$.
Therefore,mole fraction of $H_2SO_4$ is $X_{H_2SO_4} = 1 - 0.85 = 0.15$.
Molality $(m)$ is defined as the number of moles of solute per $1000 \ g$ of solvent.
Moles of water $(n_{H_2O})$ in $1000 \ g$ of water = $\frac{1000 \ g}{18 \ g/mol} = 55.55 \ mol$.
Using the relation $\frac{n_{H_2SO_4}}{n_{H_2O}} = \frac{X_{H_2SO_4}}{X_{H_2O}}$:
$n_{H_2SO_4} = \frac{0.15}{0.85} \times 55.55 = 9.80 \ mol$.
Since this amount of solute is present in $1000 \ g$ of solvent,the molality is $9.80 \ m$.
108
MediumMCQ
Concentrated $HCl$ is $10 \,N$. How can $1000 \,cc$ of $1 \,N \,HCl$ be prepared by dilution?
A
$1 \,cc$ of concentrated $HCl$ diluted to $1000 \,cc$
B
$10 \,cc$ of concentrated $HCl$ diluted to $1000 \,cc$
C
$20 \,cc$ of concentrated $HCl$ diluted to $1000 \,cc$
D
$100 \,cc$ of concentrated $HCl$ diluted to $1000 \,cc$

Solution

(D) Using the dilution formula $N_1V_1 = N_2V_2$:
Given $N_1 = 10 \,N$,$N_2 = 1 \,N$,and $V_2 = 1000 \,cc$.
Substituting the values: $10 \,N \times V_1 = 1 \,N \times 1000 \,cc$.
$V_1 = \frac{1000}{10} \,cc = 100 \,cc$.
Therefore,$100 \,cc$ of concentrated $HCl$ is required to prepare $1000 \,cc$ of $1 \,N \,HCl$.
109
EasyMCQ
What are the mole fraction of water and the total number of moles in a solution formed by dissolving $1$ mole of urea in $1000 \ g$ of pure water,respectively?
A
$0.0177, 56.55$
B
$0.982, 56.55$
C
$0.999, 56.55$
D
$1.21, 53.2$

Solution

(B) The molar mass of water $(H_2O)$ is $18 \ g/mol$.
Number of moles of water = $\frac{1000 \ g}{18 \ g/mol} \approx 55.55 \ mol$.
Number of moles of urea = $1 \ mol$.
Total number of moles = $55.55 + 1 = 56.55 \ mol$.
Mole fraction of water $(x_{water})$ = $\frac{\text{moles of water}}{\text{total moles}} = \frac{55.55}{56.55} \approx 0.982$.
110
MediumMCQ
Which of the following is incorrect for the mole fraction $(x)$?
A
$x < 1$
B
$-2 \leq x \leq 2$
C
$0 \leq x \leq 1$
D
$x > 0$

Solution

(B) The mole fraction $(x)$ of a component in a solution is defined as the ratio of the number of moles of that component to the total number of moles of all components present in the solution.
Since the number of moles of any component cannot be negative and cannot exceed the total number of moles,the value of the mole fraction must lie between $0$ and $1$ inclusive,i.e.,$0 \leq x \leq 1$.
Therefore,the statement $-2 \leq x \leq 2$ is incorrect.
111
MediumMCQ
Two solutions of a substance are mixed as follows: $480 \ mL$ of $1.5 \ M$ first solution + $520 \ mL$ of $1.2 \ M$ second solution. The molarity of the final solution will be ............. $M$.
A
$1.50$
B
$1.20$
C
$2.70$
D
$1.34$

Solution

(D) The molarity of the mixture is calculated using the formula: $M_{mixture} = \frac{M_1V_1 + M_2V_2}{V_1 + V_2}$
Substituting the given values:
$M_{mixture} = \frac{(1.5 \times 480) + (1.2 \times 520)}{480 + 520}$
$M_{mixture} = \frac{720 + 624}{1000}$
$M_{mixture} = \frac{1344}{1000} = 1.344 \ M$
112
MediumMCQ
An antifreeze solution is prepared from $222.6 \ g$ of ethylene glycol $[C_2H_4(OH)_2]$ and $200 \ g$ of water. What is the molality of this solution (in $m$)?
A
$17.95$
B
$13.65$
C
$16.37$
D
$14.79$

Solution

(A) The molar mass of ethylene glycol $[C_2H_4(OH)_2]$ is $(2 \times 12) + (6 \times 1) + (2 \times 16) = 62 \ g/mol$.
Molality $(m)$ is defined as the number of moles of solute per kilogram of solvent.
Moles of ethylene glycol $= \frac{222.6 \ g}{62 \ g/mol} = 3.59 \ mol$.
Mass of solvent (water) $= 200 \ g = 0.2 \ kg$.
Molality $(m) = \frac{\text{moles of solute}}{\text{mass of solvent in kg}} = \frac{3.59 \ mol}{0.2 \ kg} = 17.95 \ m$.
113
EasyMCQ
Which of the following concentration factors changes with temperature?
A
Molarity
B
Molality
C
Mole fraction
D
Mass percentage

Solution

(A) Concentration terms that involve volume are temperature-dependent because volume changes with temperature.
$Molarity (M)$ is defined as the number of moles of solute per liter of solution.
Since volume of the solution changes with temperature,$Molarity$ also changes with temperature.
Other terms like $Molality$,$Mole fraction$,and $Mass percentage$ involve mass,which is independent of temperature.
114
MediumMCQ
The density of a $2.05 \ M$ solution of acetic acid $(CH_3COOH)$ in water is $1.02 \ g \ mL^{-1}$. The molality of the solution is ......... $mol \ kg^{-1}$.
A
$3.28$
B
$2.28$
C
$0.44$
D
$1.44$

Solution

(B) Given: Molarity $(M) = 2.05 \ mol \ L^{-1}$,Density $(d) = 1.02 \ g \ mL^{-1}$.
Molar mass of acetic acid $(CH_3COOH) = 12 + 3 + 12 + 16 + 16 + 1 = 60 \ g \ mol^{-1}$.
Mass of solute in $1 \ L$ solution = $2.05 \ mol \times 60 \ g \ mol^{-1} = 123 \ g$.
Mass of $1 \ L$ solution = $Volume \times Density = 1000 \ mL \times 1.02 \ g \ mL^{-1} = 1020 \ g$.
Mass of solvent (water) = $Mass \ of \ solution - Mass \ of \ solute = 1020 \ g - 123 \ g = 897 \ g = 0.897 \ kg$.
Molality $(m) = \frac{\text{moles of solute}}{\text{mass of solvent in kg}} = \frac{2.05 \ mol}{0.897 \ kg} \approx 2.28 \ mol \ kg^{-1}$.
115
MediumMCQ
$125 \, cm^3$ of isopropyl alcohol is added to water to make a solution of volume $175 \, cm^3$. Find the volume fraction and volume percentage of isopropyl alcohol in the solution.
A
$0.627, \, 75.7\%$
B
$0.714, \, 71.4\%$
C
$1.187, \, 90.7\%$
D
$0.557, \, 61.7\%$

Solution

(B) Volume of solute (isopropyl alcohol) = $125 \, cm^3$.
Total volume of solution = $175 \, cm^3$.
Volume fraction = $\frac{\text{Volume of solute}}{\text{Total volume of solution}} = \frac{125}{175} = 0.714$.
Volume percentage = $\text{Volume fraction} \times 100 = 0.714 \times 100 = 71.4\%$.
Thus,the volume fraction is $0.714$ and the volume percentage is $71.4\%$.
116
MediumMCQ
How many $cc$ of water should be added to $200 \ cc$ of $seminormal$ $NaOH$ solution to make it $decinormal$?
A
$1000$
B
$400$
C
$800$
D
$600$

Solution

(C) The dilution formula is $N_1V_1 = N_2V_2$.
Here,$N_1 = 0.5 \ N$ (seminormal),$V_1 = 200 \ cc$.
$N_2 = 0.1 \ N$ (decinormal),$V_2 = ?$.
Substituting the values: $0.5 \times 200 = 0.1 \times V_2$.
$V_2 = \frac{0.5 \times 200}{0.1} = 1000 \ cc$.
The volume of water to be added is $V_2 - V_1 = 1000 - 200 = 800 \ cc$.
117
EasyMCQ
The molarity of the solution obtained by mixing $50 \ mL$ of concentrated $H_2SO_4$ $(36 \ N)$ with $50 \ mL$ of water is .......... $M$.
A
$36$
B
$18$
C
$9$
D
$6$

Solution

(C) Using the dilution formula: $N_1V_1 = N_2V_2$
Here,$N_1 = 36 \ N$,$V_1 = 50 \ mL$,$V_2 = 50 \ mL + 50 \ mL = 100 \ mL$.
$36 \times 50 = N_2 \times 100$
$N_2 = \frac{1800}{100} = 18 \ N$.
For $H_2SO_4$,the n-factor $(n)$ is $2$.
Since $M = \frac{N}{n}$,we have $M = \frac{18}{2} = 9 \ M$.
118
MediumMCQ
$3.65 \ g$ of $HCl$ is dissolved in $16.2 \ g$ of water. The mole fraction of $HCl$ in the resulting solution is ......
A
$0.3$
B
$0.4$
C
$0.2$
D
$0.1$

Solution

(D) The number of moles of $HCl$ $(n)$ is calculated as: $n = \frac{w}{m} = \frac{3.65 \ g}{36.5 \ g/mol} = 0.1 \ mol$.
The number of moles of water $(N)$ is calculated as: $N = \frac{W}{M} = \frac{16.2 \ g}{18 \ g/mol} = 0.9 \ mol$.
The mole fraction of $HCl$ $(X_{HCl})$ is given by: $X_{HCl} = \frac{n}{n + N} = \frac{0.1}{0.1 + 0.9} = \frac{0.1}{1.0} = 0.1$.
119
MediumMCQ
The density of a stock solution of $29.2\% \, (w/w) \, HCl$ is $1.25 \, g \, mL^{-1}$. If the molar mass of $HCl$ is $36.5 \, g \, mol^{-1}$,what volume (in $mL$) of the stock solution is required to prepare $200 \, mL$ of $0.4 \, M \, HCl$ solution?
A
$4$
B
$2$
C
$8$
D
$12$

Solution

(C) First,calculate the molarity $(M_1)$ of the stock solution using the formula: $M = \frac{\% \, (w/w) \times d \times 10}{Molar \, Mass}$.
$M_1 = \frac{29.2 \times 1.25 \times 10}{36.5} = \frac{365}{36.5} = 10 \, M$.
Now,use the dilution equation: $M_1V_1 = M_2V_2$.
$10 \, M \times V_1 = 0.4 \, M \times 200 \, mL$.
$V_1 = \frac{0.4 \times 200}{10} = 8 \, mL$.
120
MediumMCQ
If $0.0100 \ g$ of urea $[(NH_2)_2CO]$ is added to $0.3000 \ m^3$ of water,what is the molality of the urea solution?
A
$0.555 \ m$
B
$5.55 \times 10^{-4} \ m$
C
$33.3 \ m$
D
$3.33 \times 10^{-2} \ m$

Solution

(B) Given: Mass of urea $= 0.0100 \ g$.
Molecular mass of urea $[(NH_2)_2CO] = 60 \ g/mol$.
Number of moles of urea $= \frac{0.0100 \ g}{60 \ g/mol} = 1.667 \times 10^{-4} \ mol$.
Volume of water $= 0.3000 \ m^3 = 300 \ L = 300,000 \ mL$.
Since density of water is $1 \ g/mL$,mass of water $= 300,000 \ g = 300 \ kg$.
Molality $(m) = \frac{\text{moles of solute}}{\text{mass of solvent in kg}} = \frac{1.667 \times 10^{-4} \ mol}{300 \ kg} = 5.55 \times 10^{-7} \ m$.
Note: Based on the provided options,the calculation assumes the volume was $0.3000 \ L$ instead of $0.3000 \ m^3$. If volume $= 0.3000 \ L$,then mass $= 0.3 \ kg$,and $m = \frac{1.667 \times 10^{-4}}{0.3} = 5.55 \times 10^{-4} \ m$.
121
MediumMCQ
$A$ $1000 \ g$ aqueous solution of $CaCO_3$ contains $10 \ g$ of calcium carbonate. The concentration of the solution in $ppm$ is .........
A
$10$
B
$100$
C
$1000$
D
$10,000$

Solution

(D) The concentration in $ppm$ is calculated as:
$ppm = \frac{\text{mass of solute}}{\text{mass of solution}} \times 10^6$
$ppm = \frac{10 \ g}{1000 \ g} \times 10^6$
$ppm = 0.01 \times 10^6 = 10,000 \ ppm$
122
MediumMCQ
$A$ $10\% (w/v)$ aqueous solution of glucose is prepared. What is the volume in $litre$ of this solution that contains $2 \, \text{moles}$ of the solute?
A
$3.6$
B
$18$
C
$0.9$
D
$1.8$

Solution

(A) $10\% (w/v)$ solution means $10 \, \text{g}$ of glucose is present in $100 \, \text{mL}$ of solution.
The molar mass of glucose $(C_6H_{12}O_6)$ is $180 \, \text{g/mol}$.
Mass of $2 \, \text{moles}$ of glucose $= 2 \, \text{mol} \times 180 \, \text{g/mol} = 360 \, \text{g}$.
Since $10 \, \text{g}$ of glucose is in $100 \, \text{mL}$ of solution,then $360 \, \text{g}$ of glucose will be in:
$\text{Volume} = \frac{100 \, \text{mL}}{10 \, \text{g}} \times 360 \, \text{g} = 3600 \, \text{mL}$.
Converting to liters: $3600 \, \text{mL} = 3.6 \, \text{L}$.
123
MediumMCQ
How many liters of a $10 \% \, w/v$ glucose solution contain $1 \, \text{mole}$ of glucose?
A
$18$
B
$9$
C
$0.9$
D
$1.8$

Solution

(D) $1 \, \text{mole}$ of glucose $= 180 \, \text{g}$ (molar mass of glucose).
$\text{Concentration } (\% \, w/v) = \frac{\text{Mass of solute (g)}}{\text{Volume of solution (mL)}} \times 100$
Given,$10 = \frac{180 \, \text{g}}{\text{Volume (mL)}} \times 100$
$\text{Volume (mL)} = \frac{180 \times 100}{10} = 1800 \, \text{mL}$
$\text{Volume (L)} = \frac{1800}{1000} = 1.8 \, \text{L}$
124
EasyMCQ
Which of the following represents the percentage strength of a solution?
A
$\frac{\text{Weight of solute}}{\text{Weight of solution}} \times 100$
B
$\frac{\text{Weight of solute}}{\text{Volume of solution}} \times 100$
C
$\frac{\text{Volume of solute}}{\text{Volume of solution}} \times 100$
D
All of the above

Solution

(D) The percentage strength of a solution can be expressed in different ways depending on the physical states of the solute and solvent:
$1$. Mass percentage $(w/w)$: $\frac{\text{Weight of solute}}{\text{Weight of solution}} \times 100$
$2$. Mass by volume percentage $(w/v)$: $\frac{\text{Weight of solute}}{\text{Volume of solution}} \times 100$
$3$. Volume percentage $(v/v)$: $\frac{\text{Volume of solute}}{\text{Volume of solution}} \times 100$
Since all these formulas represent valid ways to express the percentage concentration of a solution,the correct answer is $D$.
125
MediumMCQ
What volume of water in $mL$ is required to prepare a $0.20\,N$ solution from $1600\,mL$ of a $0.2050\,N$ solution?
A
$30$
B
$28$
C
$40$
D
$38$

Solution

(C) The number of milliequivalents $(Meq.)$ in the concentrated solution is $1600 \times 0.2050 = 328$.
Let the final volume after dilution be $V \, mL$.
The number of milliequivalents in the diluted solution is $0.20 \times V$.
Since the number of milliequivalents remains constant during dilution,we have $328 = 0.20 \times V$.
Solving for $V$,we get $V = \frac{328}{0.20} = 1640 \, mL$.
The volume of water to be added is the difference between the final volume and the initial volume: $1640 \, mL - 1600 \, mL = 40 \, mL$.
126
MediumMCQ
What is the molarity of a $1 \ L$ solution of $93\% \ (w/v)$ $H_2SO_4$ (in $M$)? The density of the solution is $1.84 \ g/mL$.
A
$10.43$
B
$20.36$
C
$12.05$
D
$14.05$

Solution

(A) Given: $93\% \ (w/v)$ $H_2SO_4$ means $93 \ g$ of $H_2SO_4$ is present in $100 \ mL$ of solution.
Therefore,in $1000 \ mL$ $(1 \ L)$ of solution,the mass of $H_2SO_4$ is $930 \ g$.
Molar mass of $H_2SO_4 = 2 \times 1 + 32 + 4 \times 16 = 98 \ g/mol$.
Number of moles of $H_2SO_4 = \frac{\text{Mass}}{\text{Molar mass}} = \frac{930}{98} \approx 9.49 \ mol$.
Molarity $(M) = \frac{\text{Moles of solute}}{\text{Volume of solution in } L} = \frac{9.49}{1} = 9.49 \ M$.
Note: The provided options suggest the question might be asking for molality or there is a discrepancy in the provided options. Based on standard molarity calculation,the result is $9.49 \ M$. However,if we calculate molality $(m)$ using density $d = 1.84 \ g/mL$:
Mass of solution $= 1000 \ mL \times 1.84 \ g/mL = 1840 \ g$.
Mass of solvent $= 1840 \ g - 930 \ g = 910 \ g = 0.91 \ kg$.
Molality $(m) = \frac{9.49 \ mol}{0.91 \ kg} \approx 10.43 \ m$. Thus,the correct answer corresponds to the calculated molality.
127
MediumMCQ
$300 \ g$ of $25\%$ solution and $400 \ g$ of $40\%$ solution are mixed by weight. Calculate the percentage of the solute by weight in the final mixture. (in $\%$)
A
$33.57$
B
$37.57$
C
$17.57$
D
$21.57$

Solution

(A) $25\%$ solution means $25 \ g$ of solute in $100 \ g$ of solution.
$40\%$ solution means $40 \ g$ of solute in $100 \ g$ of solution.
Mass of solute in $300 \ g$ solution $= \frac{25 \times 300}{100} = 75 \ g$.
Mass of solute in $400 \ g$ solution $= \frac{40 \times 400}{100} = 160 \ g$.
Total mass of solute $= 75 + 160 = 235 \ g$.
Total mass of solution $= 300 + 400 = 700 \ g$.
Percentage by weight $= \frac{235}{700} \times 100 = 33.57\%$.
128
EasyMCQ
$A$ $1$ molal solution is defined as $1$ mole of solute dissolved in:
A
$1000 \ g$ of solvent
B
$1 \ L$ of solution
C
$1 \ L$ of solvent
D
$22.4 \ L$ of solution

Solution

(A) Molality $(m)$ is defined as the number of moles of solute present in $1 \ kg$ $(1000 \ g)$ of solvent.
Therefore,a $1$ molal solution contains $1$ mole of solute in $1000 \ g$ of solvent.
129
MediumMCQ
$A$ solution contains $7.8 \ g$ of benzene $(C_6H_6)$ and $46.0 \ g$ of toluene $(C_6H_5CH_3)$. What is the mole fraction of benzene?
A
$1/6$
B
$1/5$
C
$1/2$
D
$1/3$

Solution

(A) Step $1$: Calculate the molar mass of benzene $(C_6H_6)$ and toluene $(C_6H_5CH_3)$.
$M(C_6H_6) = (6 \times 12) + (6 \times 1) = 78 \ g/mol$.
$M(C_6H_5CH_3) = (7 \times 12) + (8 \times 1) = 92 \ g/mol$.
Step $2$: Calculate the number of moles of each component.
$n(C_6H_6) = \frac{7.8 \ g}{78 \ g/mol} = 0.1 \ mol$.
$n(C_6H_5CH_3) = \frac{46.0 \ g}{92 \ g/mol} = 0.5 \ mol$.
Step $3$: Calculate the mole fraction of benzene $(x_{benzene})$.
$x_{benzene} = \frac{n(C_6H_6)}{n(C_6H_6) + n(C_6H_5CH_3)} = \frac{0.1}{0.1 + 0.5} = \frac{0.1}{0.6} = \frac{1}{6}$.
130
MediumMCQ
If a solution is $98\% \ H_2SO_4$ by weight and has a density of $1.8 \ g/mL$,its molarity is ....... $M$.
A
$6$
B
$18$
C
$10$
D
$4$
131
MediumMCQ
$A$ sample of drinking water is found to be severely contaminated with chloroform $(CHCl_3)$,which is a suspected carcinogen. If the level of contamination is $15 \ ppm$ (by mass),express this in percentage by mass.
A
$1.6 \times 10^{-2}$
B
$1.5 \times 10^{-3}$
C
$1.8 \times 10^{-2}$
D
$1.9 \times 10^{-2}$

Solution

(B) $1 \ ppm$ (part per million) by mass means $1 \ part$ of solute in $10^6 \ parts$ of solution by mass.
Given,concentration of $CHCl_3 = 15 \ ppm$.
This means $15 \ g$ of $CHCl_3$ is present in $10^6 \ g$ of the water sample.
Percentage by mass $= \frac{\text{Mass of solute}}{\text{Mass of solution}} \times 100$.
Percentage by mass $= \frac{15}{10^6} \times 100 = 15 \times 10^{-4} = 1.5 \times 10^{-3} \%$.
132
MediumMCQ
If $120 \, g$ of urea (molar mass = $60 \, g/mol$) is dissolved in $1000 \, g$ of water and the density of the resulting solution is $1.15 \, g/mL$,what is the molarity of the solution in $M$?
A
$1.78$
B
$2.00$
C
$2.05$
D
$2.22$

Solution

(C) Mass of solute (urea) = $120 \, g$
Molar mass of urea = $60 \, g/mol$
Moles of urea = $\frac{120}{60} = 2 \, mol$
Mass of solvent (water) = $1000 \, g$
Total mass of solution = $120 \, g + 1000 \, g = 1120 \, g$
Density of solution = $1.15 \, g/mL$
Volume of solution = $\frac{\text{Mass}}{\text{Density}} = \frac{1120}{1.15} \, mL = \frac{1120}{1.15 \times 1000} \, L = \frac{1.12}{1.15} \, L$
Molarity $(M)$ = $\frac{\text{Moles of solute}}{\text{Volume of solution in } L} = \frac{2}{1.12 / 1.15} = \frac{2 \times 1.15}{1.12} \approx 2.05 \, M$
133
MediumMCQ
$A$ solution of $H_2O_2$ used for hair bleaching contains approximately $5.0 \ g$ of $H_2O_2$ per $100 \ mL$ of solution. If the molar mass of $H_2O_2$ is $34 \ g/mol$,what is the molarity of this solution?
A
$0.15$
B
$1.5$
C
$3.0$
D
$3.4$

Solution

(B) Molarity $(M)$ is defined as the number of moles of solute per liter of solution.
Given:
Mass of $H_2O_2 = 5.0 \ g$
Volume of solution = $100 \ mL = 0.1 \ L$
Molar mass of $H_2O_2 = 34 \ g/mol$
Step $1$: Calculate the number of moles of $H_2O_2$.
Moles = $\frac{\text{Mass}}{\text{Molar mass}} = \frac{5.0 \ g}{34 \ g/mol} \approx 0.147 \ mol$
Step $2$: Calculate Molarity.
$M = \frac{\text{Moles of solute}}{\text{Volume of solution in liters}} = \frac{0.147 \ mol}{0.1 \ L} = 1.47 \ M \approx 1.5 \ M$.
Therefore,the correct option is $B$.
134
MediumMCQ
Which solution has the maximum normality?
A
$8 \ g$ $KOH$ per liter
B
$1 \ N$ phosphoric acid
C
$6 \ g$ $NaOH$ per $100 \ mL$
D
$0.5 \ M$ $H_2SO_4$

Solution

(C) To find the normality $(N)$ of each solution:
$A$: $8 \ g$ $KOH$ per liter. Molar mass of $KOH = 56 \ g/mol$. $N = \frac{8/56}{1} = 0.143 \ N$.
$B$: $1 \ N$ phosphoric acid is given as $1 \ N$.
$C$: $6 \ g$ $NaOH$ per $100 \ mL = 60 \ g$ per liter. Molar mass of $NaOH = 40 \ g/mol$. $N = \frac{60/40}{1} = 1.5 \ N$.
$D$: $0.5 \ M$ $H_2SO_4$. $N = M \times \text{valency factor} = 0.5 \times 2 = 1.0 \ N$.
Comparing the values: $0.143, 1, 1.5, 1.0$. The maximum is $1.5 \ N$.
135
MediumMCQ
When $120 \ g$ of urea (molar mass $= 60 \ g/mol$) is dissolved in $1000 \ g$ of water,the density of the resulting solution is $1.15 \ g/mL$. The molarity of this solution is ........ $M$.
A
$2.05$
B
$0.50$
C
$1.78$
D
$1.02$

Solution

(A) $1$. Calculate the number of moles of urea: $n = \frac{\text{mass}}{\text{molar mass}} = \frac{120 \ g}{60 \ g/mol} = 2 \ mol$.
$2$. Calculate the total mass of the solution: $\text{Mass of solution} = \text{mass of solute} + \text{mass of solvent} = 120 \ g + 1000 \ g = 1120 \ g$.
$3$. Calculate the volume of the solution: $V = \frac{\text{mass}}{\text{density}} = \frac{1120 \ g}{1.15 \ g/mL} \approx 973.91 \ mL = 0.97391 \ L$.
$4$. Calculate the molarity: $M = \frac{n}{V(L)} = \frac{2 \ mol}{0.97391 \ L} \approx 2.05 \ M$.
136
DifficultMCQ
$A$ sample of drinking water is found to be severely contaminated with chloroform $(CHCl_3)$,which is a suspected carcinogen. The level of contamination is $15 \ ppm$ (by mass). Calculate the molarity of chloroform in the water sample.
A
$1.63 \times 10^{-2} \ M$
B
$1.25 \times 10^{-4} \ M$
C
$1.89 \times 10^{-3} \ M$
D
$1.93 \times 10^{2} \ M$

Solution

(B) Given: Concentration of $CHCl_3 = 15 \ ppm$ (by mass).
This means $15 \ g$ of $CHCl_3$ is present in $10^6 \ g$ of the solution.
Since the solution is dilute,we assume the density of the solution is approximately $1 \ g/mL$,so the volume of $10^6 \ g$ of solution is $10^6 \ mL = 1000 \ L$.
Molar mass of $CHCl_3 = 12 + 1 + 3 \times 35.5 = 119.5 \ g/mol$.
Number of moles of $CHCl_3 = \frac{15 \ g}{119.5 \ g/mol} \approx 0.1255 \ mol$.
Molarity $(M) = \frac{\text{moles of solute}}{\text{volume of solution in } L} = \frac{0.1255 \ mol}{1000 \ L} = 1.255 \times 10^{-4} \ M$.
137
MediumMCQ
$A$ solution of a solute in benzene has a molality of $X \ m$. If the mole fraction of the solute is $0.2$,what is the value of $X$?
A
$14$
B
$3.2$
C
$1.4$
D
$2$

Solution

(B) Molality $(X)$ is defined as the number of moles of solute per $1000 \ g$ of solvent.
Given,mass of solvent (benzene,$C_6H_6$) = $1000 \ g$.
Molar mass of benzene = $78 \ g/mol$.
Moles of benzene = $\frac{1000}{78} \approx 12.82 \ mol$.
Mole fraction of solute $(x_{solute})$ = $\frac{n_{solute}}{n_{solute} + n_{solvent}} = 0.2$.
Let $n_{solute} = X$.
$\frac{X}{X + 12.82} = 0.2$.
$X = 0.2X + 2.564$.
$0.8X = 2.564$.
$X = \frac{2.564}{0.8} = 3.205 \approx 3.2$.
138
EasyMCQ
Which method of expressing the concentration of a solution is independent of temperature?
A
Molarity
B
Molality
C
Normality
D
Gram per liter

Solution

(B) Concentration terms that involve volume (such as Molarity,Normality,and Gram per liter) are dependent on temperature because volume changes with temperature.
Molality $(m)$ is defined as the number of moles of solute per kilogram of solvent.
Since mass does not change with temperature,Molality is independent of temperature.
139
EasyMCQ
Which of the following statements is correct?
$(1)$ Molarity is the number of moles of solute in one liter of solution.
$(2)$ The normality and molarity of a sodium carbonate solution are the same.
$(3)$ The number of moles of solute dissolved in $1000 \ g$ of solvent is defined as molality $(m)$.
$(4)$ The ratio of the mole fractions of solute and solvent is equal to the ratio of their respective moles.
A
$1$ and $2$
B
$1$ and $4$
C
$2$ and $3$
D
Only $4$

Solution

(D) Statement $(1)$ is incorrect because molarity is defined as moles of solute per liter of $solution$,not $solvent$.
Statement $(2)$ is incorrect because for $Na_2CO_3$,the $n$-factor is $2$,so $Normality = 2 \times Molarity$.
Statement $(3)$ is incorrect because $1000 \ g$ of solvent refers to molality $(m)$,but the statement labels it as molarity $(m)$,which is a notation error (molarity is $M$).
Statement $(4)$ is correct. The mole fraction $x_A = \frac{n_A}{n_A + n_B}$ and $x_B = \frac{n_B}{n_A + n_B}$. Therefore,the ratio $\frac{x_A}{x_B} = \frac{n_A}{n_B}$.
140
EasyMCQ
What is the density (in $g \ mL^{-1}$) of a $29\%$ (by mass) $H_2SO_4$ solution that has a molarity of $3.60 \ M$? (Molar mass of $H_2SO_4 = 98 \ g \ mol^{-1}$)
A
$1.64$
B
$1.88$
C
$1.22$
D
$1.45$

Solution

(C) The relationship between molarity $(M)$,density ($d$ in $g \ mL^{-1}$),and percentage by mass $(w/w\%)$ is given by the formula:
$M = \frac{w/w\% \times d \times 10}{Molar \ mass}$
Given:
$M = 3.60 \ M$
$w/w\% = 29\%$
$Molar \ mass = 98 \ g \ mol^{-1}$
Substituting the values:
$3.60 = \frac{29 \times d \times 10}{98}$
$3.60 = \frac{290 \times d}{98}$
$d = \frac{3.60 \times 98}{290}$
$d = \frac{352.8}{290} \approx 1.2165 \ g \ mL^{-1}$
Rounding to two decimal places,we get $d \approx 1.22 \ g \ mL^{-1}$.
141
MediumMCQ
The reason for the change in concentration of an aqueous solution with an increase in temperature is......
A
Decrease in molality
B
Decrease in molarity
C
Decrease in mole fraction
D
Decrease in $\% (w/w)$

Solution

(B) Molarity is defined as the number of moles of solute per liter of solution. $M = \frac{n}{V(L)}$.
As temperature increases,the volume of the solution $(V)$ increases due to thermal expansion.
Since $V$ is in the denominator,an increase in $V$ leads to a decrease in molarity $(M)$.
142
EasyMCQ
What is the approximate normality of a $10\% (W/V)$ $H_2SO_4$ solution?
A
$0.1$
B
$0.2$
C
$0.5$
D
$2$

Solution

(D) The concentration is given as $10\% (W/V)$,which means $10 \ g$ of $H_2SO_4$ is present in $100 \ mL$ of the solution.
Normality $(N)$ is defined as the number of gram equivalents of solute per liter of solution.
$N = \frac{\text{Mass of solute in } g}{\text{Equivalent mass of solute} \times \text{Volume of solution in } L}$.
The molar mass of $H_2SO_4$ is $98 \ g/mol$. Since it is a dibasic acid,its n-factor is $2$.
Equivalent mass of $H_2SO_4 = \frac{98}{2} = 49 \ g/eq$.
Volume of solution = $100 \ mL = 0.1 \ L$.
$N = \frac{10 \ g}{49 \ g/eq \times 0.1 \ L} = \frac{10}{4.9} \approx 2.04 \ N$.
Therefore,the approximate normality is $2$.
143
MediumMCQ
The molarity of the solution obtained by mixing $800 \ mL$ of $0.5 \ M$ $HCl$ and $200 \ mL$ of $1 \ M$ $HCl$ will be ....... $M$.
A
$0.8$
B
$0.6$
C
$0.4$
D
$0.2$

Solution

(B) The molarity of the mixture is calculated using the formula: $M_3 = \frac{M_1V_1 + M_2V_2}{V_1 + V_2}$
Given:
$M_1 = 0.5 \ M$,$V_1 = 800 \ mL$
$M_2 = 1 \ M$,$V_2 = 200 \ mL$
Total volume $V_3 = V_1 + V_2 = 800 \ mL + 200 \ mL = 1000 \ mL$
Substituting the values:
$M_3 = \frac{(0.5 \times 800) + (1 \times 200)}{1000}$
$M_3 = \frac{400 + 200}{1000} = \frac{600}{1000} = 0.6 \ M$
144
MediumMCQ
When $5 \ g$ of acetic acid is dissolved in $1 \ L$ of ethanol,assuming no reaction occurs between them,calculate the molality of the resulting solution. (Density of ethanol = $0.789 \ g/mL$) (in $m$)
A
$0.126$
B
$0.059$
C
$0.150$
D
$0.106$

Solution

(D) Mass of solute $(CH_3COOH)$ = $5 \ g$.
Molar mass of $CH_3COOH$ = $60 \ g/mol$.
Moles of solute = $\frac{5}{60} \approx 0.0833 \ mol$.
Volume of solvent (ethanol) = $1000 \ mL$.
Mass of solvent = $\text{Density} \times \text{Volume} = 0.789 \ g/mL \times 1000 \ mL = 789 \ g = 0.789 \ kg$.
Molality $(m)$ = $\frac{\text{moles of solute}}{\text{mass of solvent in kg}} = \frac{0.0833 \ mol}{0.789 \ kg} \approx 0.1056 \ m \approx 0.106 \ m$.
145
MediumMCQ
If the density of a solution is $1.17 \, g/cc$,what is the molarity of liquid $HCl$?
A
$36.5$
B
$18.25$
C
$32.05$
D
$42.10$

Solution

(C) The molarity $(M)$ of a pure liquid can be calculated using the formula: $M = \frac{d \times 1000}{M_w}$.
Here,$d$ is the density in $g/cc$ and $M_w$ is the molar mass of $HCl$.
The molar mass of $HCl = 1 + 35.5 = 36.5 \, g/mol$.
Given density $d = 1.17 \, g/cc$.
$M = \frac{1.17 \times 1000}{36.5} = \frac{1170}{36.5} \approx 32.05 \, M$.
146
MediumMCQ
If equal weights of $NaCl$ and $KCl$ are dissolved in the same volume of solution,how will the molarity of the two solutions compare?
A
Equal
B
Molarity of $NaCl$ is less than $KCl$
C
Molarity of $NaCl$ is greater than $KCl$
D
Molarity of $NaCl$ is half of $KCl$

Solution

(C) Molarity $(M)$ is defined as the number of moles of solute per liter of solution: $M = \frac{n}{V} = \frac{w}{MW \times V}$.
Since the weight $(w)$ and volume $(V)$ are the same for both,$M \propto \frac{1}{MW}$.
The molar mass of $NaCl$ is $23 + 35.5 = 58.5 \ g/mol$.
The molar mass of $KCl$ is $39 + 35.5 = 74.5 \ g/mol$.
Since the molar mass of $NaCl$ $(58.5 \ g/mol)$ is less than the molar mass of $KCl$ $(74.5 \ g/mol)$,the molarity of the $NaCl$ solution will be greater than that of the $KCl$ solution.
147
EasyMCQ
Calculate the mass fraction and mass percentage of aspirin in a solution prepared by dissolving $3.65 \, g$ of aspirin in $25.08 \, g$ of water.
A
$0.127, 12.7\%$
B
$0.197, 17.7\%$
C
$1.187, 10.7\%$
D
$0.157, 11.7\%$

Solution

(A) Total mass of the solution $= \text{mass of aspirin} + \text{mass of water} = 3.65 \, g + 25.08 \, g = 28.73 \, g$.
Mass fraction of aspirin $= \frac{\text{mass of aspirin}}{\text{total mass of solution}} = \frac{3.65 \, g}{28.73 \, g} \approx 0.127$.
Mass percentage of aspirin $= \text{mass fraction} \times 100 = 0.127 \times 100 = 12.7\%$.
148
MediumMCQ
What is the mole fraction of the solute in a $1 \, m$ (molal) aqueous solution?
A
$0.027$
B
$0.036$
C
$0.018$
D
$0.009$

Solution

(C) $1 \, m$ (molal) solution means $1 \, \text{mole}$ of solute is dissolved in $1000 \, g$ of solvent (water).
Number of moles of solute $(n)$ = $1 \, \text{mol}$.
Mass of solvent $(W)$ = $1000 \, g$.
Molar mass of water $(H_2O)$ = $18 \, g/mol$.
Number of moles of solvent $(N)$ = $\frac{1000}{18} = 55.55 \, \text{mol}$.
Mole fraction of solute $(x)$ = $\frac{n}{n + N} = \frac{1}{1 + 55.55} = \frac{1}{56.55} \approx 0.0177 \approx 0.018$.
149
EasyMCQ
What volume (in $mL$) of $3.0 \ M \ H_2SO_4$ is required to prepare $1.0 \ L$ of a $1.0 \ M$ solution?
A
$300$
B
$320$
C
$333.3$
D
$350.0$

Solution

(C) Using the dilution formula: $M_1V_1 = M_2V_2$
Here,$M_1 = 3.0 \ M$,$M_2 = 1.0 \ M$,and $V_2 = 1.0 \ L = 1000 \ mL$.
Substituting the values: $3.0 \times V_1 = 1.0 \times 1000$
$V_1 = \frac{1000}{3} \ mL = 333.3 \ mL$.
150
MediumMCQ
When $100 \ mL$ of $0.3 \ N$ $HCl$ solution is mixed with $200 \ mL$ of $0.6 \ N$ $H_2SO_4$ solution,what is the normality of $H_2SO_4$ in the final mixture?
A
$0.9$
B
$0.6$
C
$0.5$
D
$0.4$

Solution

(D) The normality of a component in a mixture is calculated by the formula $N_{final} = \frac{N_1V_1 + N_2V_2}{V_{total}}$.
Here,we are asked for the normality of $H_2SO_4$ specifically in the final mixture.
Initial volume of $H_2SO_4$ $(V_2)$ = $200 \ mL$.
Initial normality of $H_2SO_4$ $(N_2)$ = $0.6 \ N$.
Total volume of the mixture $(V_{total})$ = $100 \ mL + 200 \ mL = 300 \ mL$.
The amount of $H_2SO_4$ (in terms of milliequivalents) remains constant as it is not reacting with $HCl$.
$N_{final} \times V_{total} = N_2 \times V_2$.
$N_{final} = \frac{0.6 \ N \times 200 \ mL}{300 \ mL} = \frac{120}{300} \ N = 0.4 \ N$.

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