Class 11 Chemistry Chapter 1 Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry MCQs

Q.1: Which of the following is a basic unit in chemistry?
(a) Mole
(b) Gram
(c) Meter
(d) Liter

Answer: (a) Mole
Explanation: The mole is a fundamental unit in chemistry used to measure the amount of substance.

Q.2: What is the empirical formula of a compound with 40% carbon, 6.7% hydrogen, and 53.3% oxygen?
(a) CHO
(b) CHO₂
(c) CH₂O
(d) CH₃O

Answer: (c) CH₂O
Explanation: The empirical formula represents the simplest whole-number ratio of elements in a compound.

Q.3: The molar mass of water (H₂O) is:
(a) 16 g/mol
(b) 18 g/mol
(c) 20 g/mol
(d) 22 g/mol

Answer: (b) 18 g/mol
Explanation: The molar mass of H₂O is calculated as (2 × 1) + 16 = 18 g/mol.

Q.4: Avogadro’s number is:
(a) 6.022 × 10²²
(b) 6.022 × 10²³
(c) 6.022 × 10²⁴
(d) 6.022 × 10²⁵

Answer: (b) 6.022 × 10²³
Explanation: Avogadro’s number is the number of atoms, ions, or molecules in one mole of a substance.

Q.5: The law of conservation of mass states that:
(a) Mass can be created
(b) Mass can be destroyed
(c) Mass can neither be created nor destroyed
(d) Mass is variable

Answer: (c) Mass can neither be created nor destroyed
Explanation: According to the law of conservation of mass, mass remains constant in a chemical reaction.

Q.6: One mole of a substance contains:
(a) 6.022 × 10²³ atoms
(b) 6.022 × 10²³ molecules
(c) 6.022 × 10²³ ions
(d) All of the above

Answer: (d) All of the above
Explanation: One mole of any substance contains 6.022 × 10²³ entities, whether atoms, molecules, or ions.

Q.7: Which of the following is the correct molecular formula for glucose?
(a) CH₂O
(b) C₂H₄O₂
(c) C₆H₁₂O₆
(d) C₁₂H₂₂O₁₁

Answer: (c) C₆H₁₂O₆
Explanation: Glucose has the molecular formula C₆H₁₂O₆, indicating 6 carbon, 12 hydrogen, and 6 oxygen atoms.

Q.8: Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding atomic mass?
(a) Atomic mass is measured in atomic mass units (amu)
(b) Atomic mass is the mass of an individual atom
(c) Atomic mass is the same as atomic number
(d) Atomic mass is the weighted average mass of the atoms in a naturally occurring sample

Answer: (c) Atomic mass is the same as atomic number
Explanation: Atomic mass is different from the atomic number, which is the number of protons in an atom.

Q.9: Which of the following laws is also known as the law of definite proportions?
(a) Law of conservation of mass
(b) Law of multiple proportions
(c) Law of constant composition
(d) Avogadro’s law

Answer: (c) Law of constant composition
Explanation: The law of definite proportions states that a given compound always contains the same proportion of elements by mass.

Q.10: The mass percentage of an element in a compound is given by:
(a) (Atomic mass of element / Molar mass of compound) × 100
(b) (Number of atoms of element × Atomic mass of element / Molar mass of compound) × 100
(c) (Number of moles of element / Molar mass of compound) × 100
(d) (Number of atoms of element / Molar mass of compound) × 100

Answer: (b) (Number of atoms of element × Atomic mass of element / Molar mass of compound) × 100
Explanation: This formula calculates the mass percentage of an element in a compound.

Q.11: What is the molar volume of an ideal gas at STP?
(a) 22.4 L
(b) 24.5 L
(c) 20.8 L
(d) 18.6 L

Answer: (a) 22.4 L
Explanation: The molar volume of an ideal gas at standard temperature and pressure (STP) is 22.4 liters.

Q.12: Which of the following compounds has the highest percentage of carbon?
(a) CH₄
(b) C₂H₆
(c) C₃H₈
(d) C₄H₁₀

Answer: (d) C₄H₁₀
Explanation: C₄H₁₀ has the highest percentage of carbon among the given compounds.

Q.13: A pure substance which contains only one type of atom is called ————–.
(a) An element
(b) a compound
(c) a solid
(d) a liquid

Answer: (a) An element
Explanation: An element is made up of only one type of atom.

Q.14: The molecular weight of a substance is:
(a) The sum of the atomic weights of the atoms in its molecular formula
(b) The sum of the atomic weights of the atoms in its empirical formula
(c) The weight of one mole of its molecules
(d) Both (a) and (c)

Answer: (d) Both (a) and (c)
Explanation: The molecular weight is the sum of the atomic weights of the atoms in the molecular formula, and it also represents the weight of one mole of molecules.

Q.15: The density of a substance is defined as:
(a) Mass per unit volume
(b) Volume per unit mass
(c) Mass per unit area
(d) Area per unit mass

Answer: (a) Mass per unit volume
Explanation: Density is the mass of a substance divided by its volume.

Q.16: The empirical formula of a compound represents:
(a) The actual number of atoms in a molecule
(b) The simplest whole-number ratio of atoms in the compound
(c) The structure of the molecule
(d) The molecular geometry
Answer: (b) The simplest whole-number ratio of atoms in the compound
Explanation: The empirical formula shows the simplest ratio of elements in a compound.

Q.17: Which of the following is not a state of matter?
(a) Solid
(b) Liquid
(c) Gas
(d) Light

Answer: (d) Light
Explanation: Light is a form of energy, not a state of matter.

Q.18: The smallest particle that can take part in chemical reactions is ————–.
(a) Atom
(b) molecule
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) none of these

Answer: (c) Both (a) and (b)
Explanation: The smallest particle that can take part in chemical reactions is both an atom and a molecule.

Q.19: The Avogadro constant is used to calculate:
(a) Volume of a gas
(b) Number of particles in a mole
(c) Density of a solid
(d) Molarity of a solution

Answer: (b) Number of particles in a mole
Explanation: The Avogadro constant is the number of atoms, ions, or molecules in one mole of a substance.

Q.20: The significant figures in 0.00051 are ————–.
(a) 5
(b) 3
(c) 2
(d) 26

Answer: (c) 2
Explanation: The significant figures in 0.00051 are 2.

Q.21: Which of the following is an example of a heterogeneous mixture?
(a) Saltwater
(b) Air
(c) Soil
(d) Vinegar

Answer: (c) Soil
Explanation: Soil is a heterogeneous mixture as it has a non-uniform composition.

Q.22: The SI unit of amount of substance is:
(a) Kilogram
(b) Mole
(c) Liter
(d) Meter

Answer: (b) Mole
Explanation: The mole is the SI unit for the amount of substance, representing 6.022 × 10²³ entities.

Q.23: What is the percentage composition of hydrogen in water (H₂O)?
(a) 11.1%
(b) 8.9%
(c) 5.6%
(d) 20%

Answer: (a) 11.1%
Explanation: The percentage composition of hydrogen in H₂O is calculated as (2 × 1) / 18 × 100 = 11.1%.

Q.24: The number of significant figures in 6.02 x 1023 is ______.
(a) 23
(b) 3
(c) 4
(d) 26

Answer: (b) 3
Explanation: The number of significant figures in 6.02 x 1023 is 3.

Q.25: Which of the following has the highest number of molecules?
(a) 1 g of H₂
(b) 1 g of O₂
(c) 1 g of N₂
(d) 1 g of CO₂

Answer: (a) 1 g of H₂
Explanation: 1 g of H₂ has the highest number of molecules due to its lowest molar mass.

Q.26: What is the molar mass of ethanol (C₂H₅OH)?
(a) 34 g/mol
(b) 46 g/mol
(c) 28 g/mol
(d) 44 g/mol

Answer: (b) 46 g/mol
Explanation: The molar mass of ethanol is calculated as (2 × 12) + (6 × 1) + 16 = 46 g/mol.

Q.27: The prefix 103 is _____.
(a) giga
(b) exa
(c) kilo
(d) mega

Answer: (c) Kilo
Explanation: The prefix 103 is kilo.

Q.28: The ratio of the number of moles of solute to the volume of solution in liters is called:
(a) Molality
(b) Molarity
(c) Normality
(d) Formality

Answer: (b) Molarity
Explanation: Molarity is defined as the number of moles of solute per liter of solution.

Q.29: A solution contains 5.85 g of NaCl in 500 mL of solution. The molarity of the solution is:
(a) 0.1 M
(b) 0.2 M
(c) 0.5 M
(d) 1.0 M

Answer: (b) 0.2 M
Explanation: Molarity = moles of solute / liters of solution = (5.85 g / 58.5 g/mol) / 0.5 L = 0.2 M.

Q.30: The sum of the atomic masses of all the atoms in a formula unit of a compound is known as:
(a) Molecular mass
(b) Formula mass
(c) Molar mass
(d) Equivalent mass

Answer: (b) Formula mass
Explanation: The formula mass is the sum of the atomic masses of all atoms in a formula unit of a compound.

Q.31: The volume occupied by one mole of an ideal gas at STP is:
(a) 22.4 liters
(b) 24.0 liters
(c) 20.5 liters
(d) 18.0 liters

Answer: (a) 22.4 liters
Explanation: One mole of an ideal gas occupies 22.4 liters at standard temperature and pressure (STP).

Q.32: Which of the following represents the largest mass?
(a) 1 mole of H₂O
(b) 1 mole of CO₂
(c) 1 mole of NaCl
(d) 1 mole of CH₄

Answer: (c) 1 mole of NaCl
Explanation: 1 mole of NaCl has the largest mass compared to the other compounds listed.

Q.33: The mass of an atom of carbon is ————–.
(a) 1g
(b) 1.99 x 10-23 g
(c) 1/12 g
(d) 1.99 x 1023 g

Answer: (b) 1.99 x 10-23 g
Explanation: The mass of an atom of carbon is {12 / (6.02 x 1023)} = 1.99 x 10-23 g.

Q.34: A measured temperature on Fahrenheit scale is 98.60F. What will this reading be on the Celsius Scale?
(a) 40 ℃
(b) 94 ℃
(c) 37 ℃
(d) 30 ℃

Answer: (c) 37 ℃
Explanation: The relationship between Fahrenheit and degree Celsius is: (0F) = 9/5 (oC) +32.
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Q.35: Which of the following pairs of gases contains the same number of molecules?
(a) 16 g of O2 and 14 g of N2
(b) 6 g of O2 and 22 g of CO2
(c) 28 g of N2 and 22 g of CO2
(d) 32 g of CO2 and 32g of N2

Answer: (a) 16 g of O2 and 14 g of N2
Explanation: Divide the given mass by its molar mass to get moles, then multiply times 6.022×1023 to get the number of molecules.

Q.36: Which of the following is a pure substance?
(a) Air
(b) Milk
(c) Carbon dioxide
(d) Vinegar

Answer: (c) Carbon dioxide
Explanation: Carbon dioxide is a pure substance, while air, milk, and vinegar are mixtures.

Q.37: The molecular formula of benzene is:
(a) C₆H₆
(b) C₆H₁₂
(c) C₁₂H₆
(d) C₁₂H₁₂

Answer: (a) C₆H₆
Explanation: Benzene has the molecular formula C₆H₆, indicating 6 carbon and 6 hydrogen atoms.

Q.38: What is the mass of 1 mole of sodium chloride (NaCl)?
(a) 23 g
(b) 35.5 g
(c) 58.5 g
(d) 18 g

Answer: (c) 58.5 g
Explanation: The molar mass of NaCl is 58.5 g/mol, calculated as the sum of the atomic masses of Na and Cl.

Q.39: The simplest whole number ratio of atoms in a compound is given by the:
(a) Molecular formula
(b) Structural formula
(c) Empirical formula
(d) None of the above

Answer: (c) Empirical formula
Explanation: The empirical formula represents the simplest ratio of atoms in a compound.

Q.40: The number of moles of solute present in 1 kg of solvent is called:
(a) Molarity
(b) Molality
(c) Normality
(d) Formality

Answer: (b) Molality
Explanation: Molality is defined as the number of moles of solute per kilogram of solvent.

Q.41: The molecular formula of acetylene is:
(a) C₂H₄
(b) C₃H₆
(c) C₂H₂
(d) C₄H₄

Answer: (c) C₂H₂
Explanation: Acetylene has the molecular formula C₂H₂, indicating 2 carbon and 2 hydrogen atoms.

Q.42: The SI unit of pressure is:
(a) Pascal
(b) Atmosphere
(c) Torr
(d) Bar

Answer: (a) Pascal
Explanation: The SI unit of pressure is the pascal (Pa), equal to one newton per square meter.

Q.43: In a chemical reaction, the limiting reagent is:
(a) The reagent that is present in excess
(b) The reagent that determines the amount of product formed
(c) The reagent that reacts with water
(d) The reagent that speeds up the reaction

Answer: (b) The reagent that determines the amount of product formed
Explanation: The limiting reagent is the reactant that is completely consumed first and thus limits the amount of product that can be formed.

Q.44: The empirical formula of a compound with a molecular formula of C₆H₁₂O₆ is:
(a) CH₂O
(b) CHO
(c) C₂H₄O₂
(d) C₆H₆O₆

Answer: (a) CH₂O
Explanation: The empirical formula is the simplest ratio of the elements, which is CH₂O for C₆H₁₂O₆.

Q.45: The atomic mass of carbon is 12.01. This means that:
(a) Every carbon atom weighs 12.01 g
(b) The average mass of a carbon atom is 12.01 amu
(c) Carbon is the heaviest element
(d) Carbon atoms always have a mass of 12.01 amu

Answer: (b) The average mass of a carbon atom is 12.01 amu
Explanation: The atomic mass of an element is the weighted average mass of its isotopes.

Q.46: Which of the following is not a physical quantity?
(a) Density
(b) Temperature
(c) Molality
(d) Concentration

Answer: (d) Concentration
Explanation: Concentration is not a physical quantity but a measure of the amount of solute in a solution.

Q.47: The number of atoms in one molecule of water (H₂O) is:
(a) 2
(b) 3
(c) 4
(d) 5

Answer: (b) 3
Explanation: One molecule of water contains 2 hydrogen atoms and 1 oxygen atom, totaling 3 atoms.

Q.48: The molar mass of calcium carbonate (CaCO₃) is:
(a) 40 g/mol
(b) 100 g/mol
(c) 60 g/mol
(d) 50 g/mol

Answer: (b) 100 g/mol
Explanation: The molar mass of CaCO₃ is calculated as (40 + 12 + 3 × 16) = 100 g/mol.

Q.49: Which of the following is a unit of concentration?
(a) Mole
(b) Molecule
(c) Molality
(d) Mass

Answer: (c) Molality
Explanation: Molality is a unit of concentration, defined as moles of solute per kilogram of solvent.

Q.50: If 5 moles of A react with 10 moles of B according to the reaction A + 2B → AB₂, which is the limiting reagent?
(a) A
(b) B
(c) AB₂
(d) None

Answer: (a) A
Explanation: According to the stoichiometric ratio, 1 mole of A reacts with 2 moles of B. Therefore, 5 moles of A would require 10 moles of B. Since the moles of B provided are sufficient, A is the limiting reagent.

Q.53: The number 0.00045 expressed in scientific notation is:
(a) 4.5 × 10³
(b) 4.5 × 10⁻³
(c) 4.5 × 10⁻⁴
(d) 4.5 × 10⁴

Answer: (c) 4.5 × 10⁻⁴
Explanation: In scientific notation, 0.00045 is written as 4.5 × 10⁻⁴, where the exponent indicates the number of places the decimal point has moved to the right.

Q.54: Which of the following is correctly expressed in scientific notation?
(a) 2.34 × 10⁷
(b) 23.4 × 10⁷
(c) 0.234 × 10⁸
(d) 234 × 10⁶

Answer: (a) 2.34 × 10⁷
Explanation: Scientific notation requires a single non-zero digit to the left of the decimal point, making 2.34 × 10⁷ the correct expression.

Q.55: The atomic mass unit (amu) is defined as:
(a) The mass of one atom of hydrogen
(b) 1/12 the mass of one atom of carbon-12
(c) The mass of one proton
(d) The mass of one electron

Answer: (b) 1/12 the mass of one atom of carbon-12
Explanation: One atomic mass unit (amu) is defined as 1/12 the mass of a carbon-12 atom, which is approximately 1.66 × 10⁻²⁴ grams.

Q.56: Which of the following has a mass of approximately 1 amu?
(a) Neutron
(b) Electron
(c) Photon
(d) None

Answer: (a) Neutron
Explanation: Both protons and neutrons have masses close to 1 amu, while electrons have much smaller masses, and photons and gluons are massless.

Q.57: The mass percent of a solute in a solution is defined as:
(a) The mass of solute per unit volume of solution
(b) The mass of solute divided by the total mass of solution, multiplied by 100
(c) The mass of solute divided by the mass of solvent, multiplied by 100
(d) The volume of solute divided by the total volume of solution, multiplied by 100

Answer: (b) The mass of solute divided by the total mass of solution, multiplied by 100
Explanation: Mass percent is calculated by dividing the mass of the solute by the total mass of the solution and then multiplying by 100 to get a percentage.

Q.58: If 10 grams of NaCl is dissolved in 90 grams of water, what is the mass percent of NaCl in the solution?
(a) 10%
(b) 11.1%
(c) 9%
(d) 1%

Answer: (a) 10%
Explanation: Mass percent = (mass of solute / total mass of solution) × 100 = (10 g / (10 g + 90 g)) × 100 = 10%.

Q.59: The mole fraction of a component in a mixture is defined as:
(a) The ratio of its moles to the total moles of all components in the mixture
(b) The ratio of its moles to the mass of the mixture
(c) The ratio of its moles to the volume of the mixture
(d) The ratio of its moles to its atomic mass

Answer: (a) The ratio of its moles to the total moles of all components in the mixture
Explanation: Mole fraction is calculated by dividing the moles of a component by the total moles of all components in the mixture.

Q.60: In a mixture of gases, if the mole fraction of oxygen (O₂) is 0.2, what is the mole fraction of nitrogen (N₂) if they are the only components?
(a) 0.8
(b) 0.2
(c) 1.2
(d) 0.5

Answer: (a) 0.8
Explanation: Mole fractions of all components in a mixture add up to 1. Given that oxygen has a mole fraction of 0.2, nitrogen’s mole fraction would be 1 – 0.2 = 0.8.

Q.61: Molarity is defined as:
(a) The number of moles of solute per kilogram of solvent
(b) The number of moles of solute per liter of solution
(c) The mass of solute per liter of solution
(d) The mass of solute per kilogram of solvent

Answer: (b) The number of moles of solute per liter of solution
Explanation: Molarity (M) is defined as moles of solute per liter of solution. It is calculated using the formula Molarity = moles of solute / liters of solution.

Q.62: Molality is defined as:
(a) The number of moles of solute per kilogram of solvent
(b) The number of moles of solute per liter of solution
(c) The mass of solute per liter of solution
(d) The mass of solute per kilogram of solvent

Answer: (a) The number of moles of solute per kilogram of solvent
Explanation: Molality (m) is defined as moles of solute per kilogram of solvent. It is calculated using the formula Molality = moles of solute / kilograms of solvent.

Q.63: What is the molarity of a solution containing 0.5 moles of NaCl dissolved in 2 liters of water?
(a) 0.25 M
(b) 1.0 M
(c) 2.5 M
(d) 0.1 M

Answer: (b) 1.0 M
Explanation: Molarity (M) = moles of solute / liters of solution
Molarity = 0.5 moles / 2 liters = 0.25 M

Q.64: What is the molality of a solution containing 30 grams of glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆) dissolved in 500 grams of water?
(a) 0.06 m
(b) 0.6 m
(c) 6 m
(d) 60 m

Answer: (a) 0.06 m
Explanation: Molality (m) = moles of solute / kilograms of solvent
Step 1: Calculate moles of glucose
Moles of glucose = mass of glucose / molar mass of glucose
Moles of glucose = 30 g / 180 g/mol = 0.1667 mol
Step 2: Calculate molality
Molality = 0.1667 mol / 0.5 kg = 0.06 m

Q.65: If a solution having molarity M₁ and volume V₁ is diluted to volume V₂ so that the new molarity is M₂, then which equation represents the relationship between M₁, V₁, V₂, and M₂?
(a) M₁V₁ = M₂V₂
(b) M₁V₂ = M₂V₁
(c) M₂V₁ = M₁V₂
(d) M₂V₂ = M₁V₁

Answer: (a) M₁V₁ = M₂V₂
Explanation: According to the dilution formula, M₁V₁ = M₂V₂, where M₁ and V₁ are the initial molarity and volume, and M₂ and V₂ are the final molarity and volume after dilution.

Q.66: A solution with a molarity of 2.0 M and a volume of 500 mL is diluted to 1000 mL. What is the new molarity of the solution?
(a) 0.5 M
(b) 1.0 M
(c) 2.0 M
(d) 4.0 M

Answer: (b) 1.0 M
Explanation: Use the dilution formula M₁V₁ = M₂V₂
Given: M₁ = 2.0 M, V₁ = 500 mL = 0.5 L, V₂ = 1000 mL = 1.0 L
M₂ = (M₁V₁) / V₂ = (2.0 M × 0.5 L) / 1.0 L = 1.0 M

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