Practice questions for 1st sem

1. Derive Schrödinger’s wave equation and explain the significance of each symbols used.
2. Derive de-Broglie’s equation with its applications & limitations.
3. Explain Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle.
4. Calculate the uncertainty in the position of a dust particle if 0.1% error in the measurement of
velocity is allowed. (Given; velocity = 10-6 ms-1, mass = 10-14 kg, h = 6.6x10-34 JS).
5. Calculate and analyze the wavelength associated with an object. (Given; velocity = 10-6 ms-1,
mass = 10-14 kg, h = 6.6x10-34 JS).
6. What is corrosion? Explain electrochemical theory of corrosion. How it can be prevented?
7. Define pH and pH scale. What is buffer solution and buffer range? Explain the types of
buffer solutions with Henderson’s equation and mechanism of buffer solution.
8. Describe ionic compounds with their characteristics.
9. State and explain Hess law of constant heat summation with its applications.
10. Define enthalpy of formation. Determine the heat of formation of C6H6 . Given; heat of
combustion of C6H6, C &H2 as 3654, 396.5 & 289.6 KJmol-1.
11. What are molar heat capacities Cp & Cv ? How are they related? Which one is greater and
why?
12. What are transition elements? Explain first transition series on the basis of electronic
configuration, formation of colored complexes, variable oxidation states & magnetic
properties of complexes.
13. What are coordination compounds? How they differ from double salts? Explain Werner’s
coordination theory with examples.
14. Explain the geometry and magnetic behaviour of MnCl42- & CoF63-
15. What are enantiomers & diastereomers?
16. Show your familiarity Grignard’s reagent.

17. What are addition reactions? Describe Markovnikov’s rule and peroxide effect with
mechanism.
18. What are substitution reactions? Differentiate between SN1 & SN2 reactions.
19. Write the necessary conditions for a substance to be optically active. Explain the terms
Enantiomers, Diastereomers, Racemic mixtures & Meso compound.
20. Write short notes:
(a) Quantum numbers
(b) Ostwald’s dilution law
(c) Electrochemical series
(d) Environmental pollution
(e) Chemistry of silicones
(f) VBT
(g) Hydrogen bonding
(h) Nernst equation and its applications
(i) Application of coordination complexes
(j) Explosives