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Gas behaviour is explained through the kinetic molecular theory and the relationships among pressure, volume and temperature. Work includes STP, Boyle's and Charles's laws, absolute zero, the ideal gas equation, and the distinction between ideal and real gases, especially the effects of intermolecular forces and molecular volume.

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  • A. Raised
  • B. Depressed
  • C. Compressed
  • D. Remains same

Explanation: In a manometer, the liquid column on the side exposed to greater pressure is pushed down, so that column is depressed.

Correct answer: Depressed
  • A. 1.65 g/L
  • B. 1.67 g/L
  • C. 1.68 g/L
  • D. None of the above

Explanation: Using the ideal-gas density relation d = PM/RT, d = (1.05 atm x 39.95 g/mol) / (0.0821 L atm mol^-1 K^-1 x 303 K) = 1.69 g/L, which rounds…

Correct answer: 1.68 g/L
  • A. CH4
  • B. CO2
  • C. C2H4
  • D. Xe

Explanation: At 273 K and 76 cm Hg, the gas is at STP, where one mole occupies about 22.4 dm3.

Correct answer: CO2
  • A. 98.5 atm
  • B. 96.7 atm
  • C. 95.8 atm
  • D. 97.1 atm

Explanation: Using PV = nRT, P = nRT/V = (1 mol)(0.0821 L atm K^-1 mol^-1)(300 K)/(0.250 L) = 98.52 atm, which rounds to 98.5 atm.

Correct answer: 98.5 atm
  • A. 0.0821 atm dm3k-1mol-
  • B. 0.0821 atm m3k-1mol-1
  • C. 2 cal k-1 mol-1
  • D. 8.314 Nm2k-1mol-1

Explanation: The gas constant can be written as R = 0.0821 L atm K^-1 mol^-1, equivalent to 0.0821 dm3 atm K^-1 mol^-1, so option a has the intended…

Correct answer: 0.0821 atm dm3k-1mol-
  • A. 22.414 m3
  • B. 44.828 dm3
  • C. 22.414 dm3
  • D. 11.212 cm3

Explanation: Apply PV = nRT: V = nRT/P = (1 mol x 0.082057 L atm mol-1 K-1 x 546.5 K)/(2 atm) = 22.414 L. Since 1 L = 1 dm3, the volume is 22.414 dm3.

Correct answer: 22.414 dm3
  • A. Half
  • B. Double
  • C. Same
  • D. None

Explanation: For a fixed amount of ideal gas at constant temperature, density is given by d = PM/RT.

Correct answer: Double
  • A. one / seventeen
  • B. sixteen / seventeen
  • C. one / three
  • D. two / three

Explanation: For equal masses, take 32 g of each gas: 32 g CH4 ÷ 16 g mol-1 = 2.0 mol CH4, while 32 g O2 ÷ 32 g mol-1 = 1.0 mol O2.

Correct answer: one / three
  • A. pressure
  • B. volume
  • C. moles
  • D. density

Explanation: The ideal gas equation uses pressure, volume, temperature, and amount of gas in moles: PV = nRT.

Correct answer: density
  • A. increases by two times
  • B. increases by four times
  • C. decreases by two times
  • D. decrease by four times

Explanation: The average translational kinetic energy of gas molecules is proportional to the square of their speed, KE = 1/2 mv^2.

Correct answer: increases by four times
  • A. Straight
  • B. Parabolic
  • C. Zig-zag
  • D. Hyperbolic

Explanation: Kinetic molecular theory assumes that gas particles move continuously in straight lines between collisions.

Correct answer: Straight
  • A. Bohr's Theory
  • B. Dalton's Theory
  • C. Kinetic Molecular Theory
  • D. None

Explanation: Kinetic molecular theory explains the behaviour of matter by relating its macroscopic properties to the motion and collisions of…

Correct answer: Kinetic Molecular Theory
  • A. H2 at -73oC
  • B. CH4 at 300 K
  • C. N2 at 1,027oC
  • D. O2 at 0oC

Explanation: For gas molecules at comparable conditions, average speed is proportional to the square root of T/M, where T is in kelvin and M is molar…

Correct answer: H2 at -73oC
  • A. Double
  • B. Same
  • C. Half
  • D. Four times

Explanation: The average kinetic energy of gas molecules is directly proportional to absolute temperature.

Correct answer: Double
  • A. Diffusion
  • B. Effusion
  • C. Attraction with air
  • D. Low dsensity

Explanation: Fragrance molecules move randomly from the region of high concentration near the source into regions of lower concentration, causing…

Correct answer: Diffusion
  • A. Gas
  • B. Liquid
  • C. Solid
  • D. Plasma

Explanation: In the usual elementary classification of matter on Earth, solids are considered the most abundant form because most of Earth's mass is…

Correct answer: Solid
  • A. Three
  • B. Four
  • C. Five
  • D. Two

Explanation: At the basic chemistry level, matter is commonly classified into four states: solid, liquid, gas and plasma.

Correct answer: Four
  • A. H2S
  • B. NO
  • C. Cl2
  • D. N2O

Explanation: Graham's law states that diffusion rate is inversely proportional to the square root of molar mass.

Correct answer: NO
  • A. Daltons law
  • B. Avogadros law
  • C. Grahams law
  • D. Charles law

Explanation: Graham's law explains both diffusion and effusion by relating rate to molar mass: rate is proportional to 1 divided by the square root of…

Correct answer: Grahams law
  • A. 16 gmol-1
  • B. 32 gmol-1
  • C. 48 gmol-1
  • D. 64 gmol-1Mathematics

Explanation: Using Graham's law, rate of H2 divided by rate of unknown gas equals the square root of molar mass of the unknown divided by 2 g mol-1.

Correct answer: 32 gmol-1