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APPSC Junior Lecturer Exam Paper 2 (Chemistry) - English

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1
Which quantum number determines the size of an orbital?
  1. A.Azimuthal quantum number
  2. B.Magnetic quantum number
  3. C.Principal quantum number
  4. D.Spin quantum number
2
Which quantum number describes the shape of an orbital?
  1. A.Principal quantum number
  2. B.Azimuthal quantum number
  3. C.Magnetic quantum number
  4. D.Spin quantum number
3
Which quantum number gives the orientation of an orbital in space?
  1. A.Principal quantum number
  2. B.Azimuthal quantum number
  3. C.Magnetic quantum number
  4. D.Spin quantum number
4
Which quantum number has only two possible values?
  1. A.n
  2. B.l
  3. C.m
  4. D.s
5
The value of azimuthal quantum number (l) for s-orbital is?
  1. A.0
  2. B.1
  3. C.2
  4. D.3
6
How many orbitals are present in p-subshell?
  1. A.1
  2. B.2
  3. C.3
  4. D.5
7
Total number of orbitals in d-subshell is?
  1. A.3
  2. B.5
  3. C.7
  4. D.10
8
Maximum number of electrons in a shell is given by?
  1. A.2n
  2. B.nΒ²
  3. C.2nΒ²
  4. D.4nΒ²
9
Which orbital has spherical shape?
  1. A.p
  2. B.d
  3. C.f
  4. D.s
10
Which rule explains pairing of electrons in orbitals?
  1. A.Aufbau principle
  2. B.Pauli exclusion principle
  3. C.Hund’s rule
  4. D.Heisenberg principle
11
Aufbau principle is based on?
  1. A.Shape of orbitals
  2. B.Increasing atomic number
  3. C.Increasing energy of orbitals
  4. D.Nuclear charge
12
Which orbital is filled after 3p according to Aufbau rule?
  1. A.3d
  2. B.4s
  3. C.4p
  4. D.5s
13
The maximum electrons in p-subshell are?
  1. A.2
  2. B.4
  3. C.6
  4. D.10
14
Which principle states that no two electrons have same set of quantum numbers?
  1. A.Hund’s rule
  2. B.Aufbau principle
  3. C.Pauli exclusion principle
  4. D.Heisenberg principle
15
Number of nodal planes in p-orbital is?
  1. A.0
  2. B.1
  3. C.2
  4. D.3
16
Which subshell has maximum penetration power?
  1. A.f
  2. B.d
  3. C.p
  4. D.s
17
Which orbital has dumbbell shape?
  1. A.s
  2. B.p
  3. C.d
  4. D.f
18
Which subshell has highest energy in the same shell?
  1. A.s
  2. B.p
  3. C.d
  4. D.f
19
Degeneracy of p-orbitals means?
  1. A.Same shape
  2. B.Same size
  3. C.Same energy
  4. D.Same orientation
20
Total number of electrons in f-subshell is?
  1. A.10
  2. B.12
  3. C.14
  4. D.16
21
The value of magnetic quantum number ranges from?
  1. A.0 to n
  2. B.–l to +l
  3. C.–n to +n
  4. D.–1 to +1
22
Which orbital has clover-leaf shape?
  1. A.s
  2. B.p
  3. C.d
  4. D.f
23
Which orbital has maximum number of nodal planes?
  1. A.s
  2. B.p
  3. C.d
  4. D.f
24
Which rule explains extra stability of half-filled orbitals?
  1. A.Pauli principle
  2. B.Aufbau principle
  3. C.Hund’s rule
  4. D.Heisenberg principle
25
The electronic configuration of Cr shows anomaly due to?
  1. A.Nuclear charge
  2. B.Pairing energy
  3. C.Extra stability of half-filled orbitals
  4. D.Screening effect
26
Which orbital is lowest in energy?
  1. A.2p
  2. B.3s
  3. C.4s
  4. D.1s
27
Which orbital has zero angular momentum?
  1. A.p
  2. B.d
  3. C.f
  4. D.s
28
Which quantum number decides energy in multi-electron atoms?
  1. A.n only
  2. B.l only
  3. C.n and l
  4. D.m only
29
The order of increasing energy is?
  1. A.s < p < d < f
  2. B.p < s < d < f
  3. C.d < p < s < f
  4. D.f < d < p < s
30
Which orbital has two nodal planes?
  1. A.s
  2. B.p
  3. C.d
  4. D.f
31
Maximum electrons in d-subshell are?
  1. A.6
  2. B.8
  3. C.10
  4. D.14
32
The number of orbitals in f-subshell is?
  1. A.5
  2. B.7
  3. C.9
  4. D.14
33
Which orbital penetration order is correct?
  1. A.p > s > d > f
  2. B.d > p > s > f
  3. C.s > p > d > f
  4. D.f > d > p > s
34
The shape of 3d orbitals is?
  1. A.Spherical
  2. B.Dumbbell
  3. C.Clover leaf
  4. D.Linear
35
Which orbital does not exist?
  1. A.1s
  2. B.2p
  3. C.3d
  4. D.1p
36
Which quantum number indicates spin direction?
  1. A.n
  2. B.l
  3. C.m
  4. D.s
37
Which orbital has maximum shielding effect?
  1. A.s
  2. B.p
  3. C.d
  4. D.f
38
The probability of finding electron is maximum at nucleus for?
  1. A.p
  2. B.d
  3. C.f
  4. D.s
39
The nodal plane passes through nucleus in which orbital?
  1. A.s
  2. B.p
  3. C.d
  4. D.f
40
Total orbitals in third shell are?
  1. A.3
  2. B.5
  3. C.7
  4. D.9
41
Which orbital has highest angular momentum?
  1. A.s
  2. B.p
  3. C.d
  4. D.f
42
Electronic configuration depends on?
  1. A.Atomic mass
  2. B.Atomic number
  3. C.Neutrons
  4. D.Isotopes
43
Which orbital is filled last in 3rd shell?
  1. A.3s
  2. B.3p
  3. C.3d
  4. D.3f
44
The value of l for f-orbital is?
  1. A.1
  2. B.2
  3. C.3
  4. D.4
45
Which orbital has four lobes?
  1. A.s
  2. B.p
  3. C.d
  4. D.f
46
Which orbital has no nodal plane?
  1. A.s
  2. B.p
  3. C.d
  4. D.f
47
The energy of orbital increases with increase in?
  1. A.n
  2. B.l
  3. C.n + l
  4. D.m
48
Which principle violates electron pairing in same orbital?
  1. A.Hund’s rule
  2. B.Pauli principle
  3. C.Aufbau principle
  4. D.Heisenberg principle
49
The shape of electron cloud represents?
  1. A.Orbit
  2. B.Path
  3. C.Probability
  4. D.Charge
50
Which orbital is most stable?
  1. A.2p
  2. B.3s
  3. C.4s
  4. D.1s
51
Which orbital has maximum probability density away from nucleus?
  1. A.s
  2. B.p
  3. C.d
  4. D.f
52
Which quantum number determines the energy of an electron in hydrogen atom?
  1. A.n
  2. B.l
  3. C.m
  4. D.s
53
The number of radial nodes in 3s orbital is?
  1. A.0
  2. B.1
  3. C.2
  4. D.3
54
The number of radial nodes in 3p orbital is?
  1. A.0
  2. B.1
  3. C.2
  4. D.3
55
The number of radial nodes in 3d orbital is?
  1. A.0
  2. B.1
  3. C.2
  4. D.3
56
Total number of angular nodes is equal to?
  1. A.n
  2. B.l
  3. C.m
  4. D.s
57
Which orbital has both radial and angular nodes?
  1. A.1s
  2. B.2p
  3. C.3p
  4. D.3s
58
Which orbital has only radial nodes?
  1. A.3s
  2. B.2p
  3. C.3d
  4. D.4f
59
Which orbital has no radial node?
  1. A.2s
  2. B.3s
  3. C.2p
  4. D.4s
60
Which shell has maximum number of subshells?
  1. A.K
  2. B.L
  3. C.M
  4. D.N
61
Maximum electrons in M shell are?
  1. A.8
  2. B.18
  3. C.32
  4. D.50
62
Which shell has 16 electrons maximum?
  1. A.K
  2. B.L
  3. C.M
  4. D.N
63
The azimuthal quantum number for d-orbital is?
  1. A.0
  2. B.1
  3. C.2
  4. D.3
64
Which orbital has maximum number of electrons?
  1. A.s
  2. B.p
  3. C.d
  4. D.f
65
Which orbital is symmetrical about all three axes?
  1. A.p
  2. B.d
  3. C.f
  4. D.s
66
The electron density is zero at nucleus for which orbital?
  1. A.s
  2. B.p
  3. C.d
  4. D.f
67
Which orbital experiences maximum shielding?
  1. A.s
  2. B.p
  3. C.d
  4. D.f
68
Which subshell is filled last according to (n + l) rule?
  1. A.Lower n
  2. B.Higher n
  3. C.Lower (n + l)
  4. D.Higher (n + l)
69
Which orbital is more penetrating than 3p?
  1. A.3d
  2. B.4s
  3. C.4p
  4. D.4d
70
Which atom shows exceptional electronic configuration?
  1. A.Na
  2. B.Mg
  3. C.Cr
  4. D.Al
71
Which element shows fully filled d-subshell in ground state?
  1. A.Fe
  2. B.Cu
  3. C.Zn
  4. D.Ni
72
Which orbital has maximum probability at nucleus?
  1. A.s
  2. B.p
  3. C.d
  4. D.f
73
Which quantum number can never be zero?
  1. A.n
  2. B.l
  3. C.m
  4. D.s
74
Which orbital has two angular nodes?
  1. A.p
  2. B.d
  3. C.f
  4. D.s
75
Which subshell has maximum exchange energy?
  1. A.s
  2. B.p
  3. C.d
  4. D.f
76
Which orbital has highest energy in 4th shell?
  1. A.4s
  2. B.4p
  3. C.4d
  4. D.4f
77
Which orbital has three angular nodes?
  1. A.p
  2. B.d
  3. C.f
  4. D.s
78
Which orbital has maximum degeneracy?
  1. A.s
  2. B.p
  3. C.d
  4. D.f
79
Which subshell has zero degeneracy?
  1. A.s
  2. B.p
  3. C.d
  4. D.f
80
The number of electrons in completely filled N-shell is?
  1. A.18
  2. B.32
  3. C.50
  4. D.72
81
Degree of hydrolysis a increases with?
  1. A.Dilution
  2. B.Concentration
  3. C.Temperature only
  4. D.Pressure only
82
Ka of weak acid and Kb of conjugate base related by?
  1. A.Ka Γ— Kb = Kw
  2. B.Ka + Kb = Kw
  3. C.Ka – Kb = Kw
  4. D.None
83
pH of salt solution depends on?
  1. A.Hydrolysis of ions
  2. B.Pressure only
  3. C.Color only
  4. D.Temperature only
84
Hydrolysis of KCN gives?
  1. A.Basic solution
  2. B.Acidic solution
  3. C.Neutral solution
  4. D.None
85
Hydrolysis constant Kh for basic salt?
  1. A.Kw / Kb
  2. B.Kw / Ka
  3. C.Ka / Kw
  4. D.Kb / Ka
86
Strong acid + weak base salt undergoes?
  1. A.Acidic hydrolysis
  2. B.Basic hydrolysis
  3. C.No hydrolysis
  4. D.Colloidal formation
87
Weak acid + strong base salt undergoes?
  1. A.Basic hydrolysis
  2. B.Acidic hydrolysis
  3. C.Neutral
  4. D.None
88
Hydrolysis constant Kh for acidic salt?
  1. A.Kw / Ka
  2. B.Ka / Kw
  3. C.Kb / Kw
  4. D.Kb Γ— Ka
89
Common ion effect decreases?
  1. A.Solubility and ionization
  2. B.Only color
  3. C.Only pH
  4. D.None
90
Ionic product of water increases with?
  1. A.Temperature
  2. B.Pressure only
  3. C.Color
  4. D.None
91
Strong acid-strong base salt solution is?
  1. A.Neutral
  2. B.Acidic
  3. C.Basic
  4. D.Colloidal
92
Weak acid-weak base salt pH depends on?
  1. A.Relative Ka and Kb
  2. B.Pressure only
  3. C.Color only
  4. D.Viscosity
93
Fractional ionization a decreases by?
  1. A.Common ion effect
  2. B.Temperature increase
  3. C.Dilution
  4. D.Pressure increase
94
Buffers resist pH change due to?
  1. A.Addition of small amounts of acid or base
  2. B.Temperature change
  3. C.Pressure change
  4. D.Viscosity
95
Neutral solution pH at 25Β°C?
  1. A.7
  2. B.0
  3. C.14
  4. D.1
96
Buffer solution resists change in?
  1. A.pH
  2. B.Color
  3. C.Density
  4. D.Temperature
97
Acidic buffer is made of?
  1. A.Weak acid + its salt
  2. B.Strong acid + strong base
  3. C.Weak base only
  4. D.Strong base only
98
Basic buffer is made of?
  1. A.Weak base + its salt
  2. B.Strong acid + strong base
  3. C.Weak acid only
  4. D.Strong acid only
99
pH of acidic buffer solution?
  1. A.<7
  2. B.>7
  3. C.=7
  4. D.14
100
pH of basic buffer solution?
  1. A.>7
  2. B.<7
  3. C.=7
  4. D.0
101
Buffer capacity increases with?
  1. A.Concentration of acid and salt
  2. B.Dilution
  3. C.Temperature only
  4. D.Pressure only
102
pH change in buffer occurs when?
  1. A.Excess strong acid or base is added beyond capacity
  2. B.Small amounts of acid added
  3. C.Small amounts of base added
  4. D.Pressure applied
103
Basic buffer pH calculation depends on?
  1. A.Kb and concentrations of B and BH
  2. B.Temperature only
  3. C.Pressure only
  4. D.Color
104
Buffers maintain pH by?
  1. A.Neutralizing added acid or base
  2. B.Changing color
  3. C.Changing temperature
  4. D.Changing density
105
Strong base added to acidic buffer reacts with?
  1. A.Weak acid (HA)
  2. B.Conjugate base (A)
  3. C.Water only
  4. D.Salt
106
Strong acid added to basic buffer reacts with?
  1. A.Weak base (B)
  2. B.Conjugate acid (BH)
  3. C.Water only
  4. D.Salt
107
Strong base added to basic buffer reacts with?
  1. A.Conjugate acid (BH)
  2. B.Weak base (B)
  3. C.Water only
  4. D.Salt
108
pH of buffer depends mainly on?
  1. A.Ratio [salt]/[acid]
  2. B.Absolute concentrations
  3. C.Pressure only
  4. D.Temperature only
109
pH of acidic buffer increases when?
  1. A.Base added
  2. B.Acid added
  3. C.Pressure applied
  4. D.Temperature increased
110
pH of basic buffer decreases when?
  1. A.Acid added
  2. B.Base added
  3. C.Pressure applied
  4. D.Temperature increased
111
Maximum buffer capacity occurs at pH?
  1. A.Equal to pKa
  2. B.7
  3. C.14
  4. D.0
112
Buffer solution pH is independent of?
  1. A.Small volume additions of acid or base
  2. B.Large additions
  3. C.Total dilution beyond capacity
  4. D.Pressure
113
pH meter measures?
  1. A.Hydrogen ion activity
  2. B.Hydroxide only
  3. C.Buffer capacity
  4. D.Solubility
114
Universal indicator measures?
  1. A.pH
  2. B.Pressure
  3. C.Temperature
  4. D.Buffer capacity
115
Buffer capacity depends on?
  1. A.Total concentration of acid and salt
  2. B.Ratio only
  3. C.Temperature
  4. D.Pressure
116
pH of blood?
  1. A.7.35–7.45
  2. B.7.0
  3. C.6.5
  4. D.8
117
pH of stomach juice?
  1. A.1–3
  2. B.7
  3. C.8
  4. D.5–6
118
Buffer action prevents?
  1. A.Large pH fluctuations
  2. B.Temperature changes
  3. C.Color change
  4. D.Pressure change
119
Respiratory acidosis is corrected by?
  1. A.Blood buffer
  2. B.Kidneys only
  3. C.Liver
  4. D.Lungs
120
Metabolic acidosis is corrected by?
  1. A.Blood buffer and kidney excretion
  2. B.Lungs
  3. C.Liver
  4. D.Skin
121
Acidic buffer effective range?
  1. A.pH = pKa Β± 1
  2. B.pH = 7 only
  3. C.pH = 14 only
  4. D.None
122
Basic buffer effective range?
  1. A.pH = pKb Β± 1
  2. B.pH = 7 only
  3. C.pH = 0 only
  4. D.None
123
Buffer solution can neutralize?
  1. A.Added small amounts of acid or base
  2. B.Large amounts
  3. C.Pressure changes
  4. D.Temperature changes
124
Addition of strong acid to buffer?
  1. A.Conjugate base reacts
  2. B.Weak acid reacts
  3. C.Water reacts
  4. D.None
125
Addition of strong base to buffer?
  1. A.Weak acid reacts
  2. B.Conjugate base reacts
  3. C.Water reacts
  4. D.None
126
Blood buffer maintains pH?
  1. A.~7.4
  2. B.7.0
  3. C.6.0
  4. D.8.0
127
Henderson-Hasselbalch equation applies to?
  1. A.Both acidic and basic buffers
  2. B.Only acidic buffers
  3. C.Only basic buffers
  4. D.Strong acids
128
pH of solution decreases when?
  1. A.Strong acid added
  2. B.Strong base added
  3. C.Salt added
  4. D.Solvent added
129
pH of solution increases when?
  1. A.Strong base added
  2. B.Strong acid added
  3. C.Salt added
  4. D.Water added
130
Effective buffer contains?
  1. A.Weak acid and conjugate base
  2. B.Strong acid and strong base
  3. C.Water only
  4. D.Non-electrolyte only
131
Acidic buffer neutralizes?
  1. A.Added base
  2. B.Added acid
  3. C.Salt
  4. D.Water
132
Basic buffer neutralizes?
  1. A.Added acid
  2. B.Added base
  3. C.Salt
  4. D.Water
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Buffers resist pH change because?
  1. A.Equilibrium shifts
  2. B.Color change
  3. C.Density change
  4. D.Temperature change
134
Buffer capacity is maximum when?
  1. A.[Acid] = [Conjugate base]
  2. B.[Acid] >> [Base]
  3. C.[Base] >> [Acid]
  4. D.Dilute solution
135
Buffers are used in?
  1. A.Biological systems and analytical chemistry
  2. B.Nuclear reactions
  3. C.Electroplating
  4. D.Paints
136
Buffer solution is important in?
  1. A.Pharmaceuticals
  2. B.Construction
  3. C.Paint industry
  4. D.Plastic industry
137
pH of buffer depends on?
  1. A.Ratio of [salt]/[acid]
  2. B.Temperature only
  3. C.Pressure only
  4. D.Density
138
Buffer solution prevents?
  1. A.Large pH fluctuations
  2. B.Temperature changes
  3. C.Color change
  4. D.Pressure changes
139
Acidic buffer resists?
  1. A.Added base
  2. B.Added acid
  3. C.Water addition
  4. D.Temperature change
140
Basic buffer resists?
  1. A.Added acid
  2. B.Added base
  3. C.Temperature change
  4. D.Pressure change
141
Buffer solution prepared by?
  1. A.Mixing weak acid and its salt
  2. B.Strong acid and strong base
  3. C.Non-electrolyte
  4. D.Water only
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Buffer solution maintains?
  1. A.Constant pH
  2. B.Constant pressure
  3. C.Constant color
  4. D.Constant density
143
Catalysis is defined as?
  1. A.Increase in reaction rate by a substance that is not consumed
  2. B.Decrease in reaction rate
  3. C.Change in equilibrium constant
  4. D.Production of heat
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Substance that increases reaction rate without being consumed is called?
  1. A.Catalyst
  2. B.Inhibitor
  3. C.Reactant
  4. D.Solvent
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Homogeneous catalysis occurs when?
  1. A.Catalyst and reactants are in same phase
  2. B.Catalyst and reactants in different phase
  3. C.Catalyst solid only
  4. D.Reactant gaseous only
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Heterogeneous catalysis occurs when?
  1. A.Catalyst and reactants in different phases
  2. B.Same phase
  3. C.Catalyst gas only
  4. D.Reactant liquid only
147
Enzyme catalysis is?
  1. A.Biological catalyst
  2. B.Heterogeneous catalyst
  3. C.Homogeneous catalyst
  4. D.Inhibitor
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Positive catalysis?
  1. A.Increases reaction rate
  2. B.Decreases reaction rate
  3. C.No effect
  4. D.Changes equilibrium
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Negative catalysis?
  1. A.Decreases reaction rate
  2. B.Increases reaction rate
  3. C.No effect
  4. D.Changes equilibrium
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Promoter in catalysis?
  1. A.Enhances catalytic activity
  2. B.Decreases activity
  3. C.Inhibits reaction
  4. D.Reactant