Vapour pressure of solutions, Raoult's law, ideal and non-ideal solutions, colligative properties and determination of molecular mass, van't Hoff factor - One Line Questions
1.
For NaCl, which dissociates into Na⁺ and Cl⁻ ions, the theoretical van't Hoff factor is: —
2
2.
If a solute associates to form 'n' particles in solution, and the degree of association is α, the van't Hoff factor 'i' is given by: —
1 + α(1/n - 1)
3.
If a solute dissociates into 'n' ions in solution, and the degree of dissociation is α, the van't Hoff factor 'i' is given by: —
1 + α(n-1)
4.
Which of the following pairs forms a non-ideal solution with negative deviation? —
Acetone and Carbon disulphide
5.
Which of the following pairs forms a non-ideal solution with positive deviation? —
Acetone and Ethanol
6.
Azeotropes are solutions that: —
Boil at a constant temperature and have the same composition in the liquid and vapour phases.
7.
A solution of glucose in water and a solution of sucrose in water, both having the same molar concentration, will have the same: —
Osmotic pressure
8.
How does the vapour pressure of a pure solvent change with increasing temperature? —
Increases
9.
The determination of molecular mass of a solute using colligative properties relies on the fact that colligative properties are: —
Dependent on the number of solute particles.
10.
The van't Hoff factor (i) is used to account for the: —
Association or dissociation of solute particles in solution.
11.
Elevation of boiling point (ΔT_b) is directly proportional to the molality (m) of the solution. The proportionality constant is known as: —
Ebullioscopic constant (K_b)
12.
Depression of freezing point (ΔT_f) is directly proportional to the molality (m) of the solution. The proportionality constant is known as: —
Cryoscopic constant (K_f)
13.
For a solution of acetic acid in water, which undergoes partial dissociation, the van't Hoff factor (i) is typically: —
Greater than 1 but less than 2
14.
A solution that boils at a temperature higher than the boiling point of the pure solvent is said to exhibit: —
Boiling point elevation
15.
For a non-electrolyte solute that does not dissociate or associate in solution, the van't Hoff factor (i) is: —
Equal to 1
16.
The vapour pressure of a solution is always lower than that of the pure solvent at the same temperature due to: —
Presence of non-volatile solute particles on the surface.
17.
When a non-volatile solute is dissolved in a solvent, the vapour pressure of the solvent: —
Decreases
18.
Osmotic pressure is particularly useful for determining the molecular mass of: —
Polymers and macromolecules
19.
Which of the following statements about Raoult's law is INCORRECT? —
It describes the behaviour of real solutions under all conditions.
20.
The unit of ebullioscopic constant (K_b) is: —
K mol kg⁻¹
21.
The unit of cryoscopic constant (K_f) is: —
K mol kg⁻¹
22.
To determine the molecular mass of a non-volatile solute using the elevation of boiling point method, the formula is: —
M = (K_b * w) / (ΔT_b * W)
23.
In the formula for determining molecular mass from freezing point depression (M = (K_f * w) / (ΔT_f * W)), 'w' represents: —
Mass of the solute in grams
24.
According to Raoult's law, the partial vapour pressure of a volatile component in a solution is directly proportional to its: —
Mole fraction in the liquid phase
25.
Minimum boiling azeotropes are formed by solutions showing: —
Positive deviation from Raoult's law
26.
An ideal solution is one that: —
Obeys Raoult's law under all conditions of temperature and concentration.
27.
A non-ideal solution is one that: —
Does not obey Raoult's law.
28.
Non-ideal solutions that show positive deviation from Raoult's law exhibit: —
P_total > P_A° * x_A + P_B° * x_B
29.
For a binary solution of two volatile components A and B, Raoult's law can be expressed as: —
P_total = P_A° * x_A + P_B° * x_B
30.
Non-ideal solutions that show negative deviation from Raoult's law exhibit: —
P_total < P_A° * x_A + P_B° * x_B
31.
For a dilute solution, the relative lowering of vapour pressure is given by: —
P° - P_s / P° = n / (n+N)
32.
For a non-ideal solution showing negative deviation, the enthalpy of mixing (ΔH_mix) is typically: —
Negative
33.
Maximum boiling azeotropes are formed by solutions showing: —
Negative deviation from Raoult's law
34.
Which of the following is NOT a colligative property? —
Osmotic pressure
35.
Which colligative property is generally preferred for determining the molecular mass of macromolecules? —
Osmotic pressure
36.
The relative lowering of vapour pressure of a solvent is equal to the mole fraction of the: —
Solute
37.
Reverse osmosis is a process where: —
Solvent moves from a region of lower solute concentration to a region of higher solute concentration.
38.
What is the total vapour pressure of an ideal solution according to Raoult's law? —
Sum of partial pressures of individual components
39.
The depression in freezing point of a solvent upon addition of a solute is a colligative property because it depends on: —
The concentration of the solute particles.
40.
Colligative properties depend on: —
The total number of solute particles, irrespective of their nature.
41.
If the degree of dissociation of an electrolyte is 1 (complete dissociation), the van't Hoff factor 'i' is equal to: —
The number of ions produced per molecule
42.
What is the definition of vapour pressure of a liquid? —
The pressure exerted by the liquid molecules in the gaseous state in equilibrium with the liquid at a given temperature.
43.
Isotonic solutions are solutions that have: —
The same osmotic pressure.
44.
For a non-ideal solution showing positive deviation, the intermolecular forces between solvent-solvent and solute-solute are generally: than solvent-solute interactions. —
Stronger
45.
Which of the following is a characteristic of an ideal solution? —
ΔH_mix = 0, ΔV_mix = 0
46.
The van't Hoff factor can be used to modify the colligative property expressions. For example, elevation of boiling point becomes: —
ΔT_b = i * K_b * m
47.
What is the relationship between osmotic pressure (Π), molar concentration (C), gas constant (R), and absolute temperature (T)? —
Π = CRT
48.
Osmotic pressure (Π) of a solution is given by the formula: —
Π = nRT / V