Chemistry 9th Class Unit 8 Short Questions

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SHORT QUESTIONS
QUESTIONS ANSWERS
In a group the reactivity of metals with In a group, the reactivity of metals with
oxygen increases? Give example. oxygen increase because of increase of
atomic size and increase in affinity on
exposure to air e.g. Lithium form normal
oxide with oxygen.
Which element is more metallic Mg or Al? Al is more metallic than Mg because Al
Explain atom release three valence electron and
change into AL+3 while Mg loses two
electrons so formed Mg+2. High the net
charge more will be the metallic nature.
What is the importance of Mg?  Mg has relatively low density and used
in making light weight alloy with
Aluminum that are used for making
frames of automobiles, air craft and
spaceship etc.
 Mg burns brilliantly with white smoke,
it is used in Photoflash guns.
 Mg(OH)2 called milk of magnesia is
commonly used as antacid.
Arrange in order of increasing acidic HF < HCl < HBr < HI
strength HF, HI, HBr, HCl
Can F2 oxidize all the halides ions to free Yes F2 oxideze all the halides ions to free
halogen? halogen
Arrange the following oxides in order of SrO > CaO > MgO > BeO
decreasing basic character. BeO, CaO,
MgO, SrO
Rank the each set of elements in order of a) NA < Mg < Al so Al will be more
increasing metallic character. metallic
a) Al, Na, Mg b) Li < Na < K because down the
b) Na, Li, K group reactivity increases due to
decreases of Ionization of Energy.
Which of the following displacement A. Cl2 cannot displace F ions from NaF
reaction will not occur? Give reason. because oxidizing power of Cl2 is
A) Cl2+2NaF ---> 2NaCl + F2 lesser than F2.
B) Br2+ 2KI ---> 2KBr + I2 B. Br2 can displace I-1 from KI because
C) I2 + 2KBr ---> 2KI + Br2 oxidizing power of Br2 is more than
that of I2
C. I2 cannot displace Br- ions from KBr
because oxidizing power of I2 is
lesser than Br2.
Give some important applications of  Platinum has many applications in
platinum electrical and medical fields.
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 It is used in spinneret nozzles.
 Its alloys is used in dentistry and
jewellery manufacture.
 It is used in industrial processes as
catalysis.
 It is used as electrode as a part of
Hydrogen electrode and in fuel cells.
 Cis-Platin is useful as an anticancer
agent.
Identify the position of potassium and Potassium belongs to Alkali metal and its
calcium in the periodic table. atomic number is 19. Its electron
distribution is 1s2, 2s2, 2p6, 3s2, 3p6, 4s1
In calcium electron distribution is 1s2,
2s2, 2p6, 3s2, 3p6, 4s2 .So: -
Name Period Group
th
Potassium 4 I-A
Calcium 4th II-A
What is aqua region? It is a mixture of two acids HCl and HNO3
with proportion 3:1 respectively. It is also
called royal water because it is used to
dissolve all metals (Gold, Pt etc.)
Name the most electronegative and Fluorine is most electronegative and
electropositive elements Caesium is the most electropositive.
How physical states of halogens change F2 and Cl2 are gases. At radioactive solid.
down the group Br2 liquid while I2 is solid.
Colour of halogen intensity increases F2 = yellow gas
down the group. How Cl2 = greenish yellow gas
Br2 = reddish brown liquid
I2 = deep violet solid
How the solubility of halogens in water Halogens are slightly so label in water.
change down the group. Their solution decreases down the group.
F2 cannot be dissolved in water because it
decomposes water.
Differentiate between Soft metals and Soft Metals:
Hard metals  They have low MP and BP
 They have low binding energy
 Their compounds are white
Hard Metals:
 They have high MP and BP
 They have high binding energy
 Their compounds are coloured
Why mercury is liquid at room Mercury metal is liquid at room
temperature? temperature because its melting point is
very low (-38.83oC)
Why metals can be easily converted into Because metals have low ionization
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cations? energies and are more electropositive in
characters.
Why Non-Metals can be easily converted Non-metals have high electron affinity or
into anions? light electro negativity. They have
tendency to gain electron and hence form
anions (-ev ions).
Define Chemical Reactivity The easiest way in which an atom (metal)
loses an electron from outermost shell or
an atom (non-metal) gain an electron in
an outer most shell is called chemical
reactivity.
Define Metals, Non-Metals and Metalloids. Elements which conduct heat and
electricity and can easily loss electrons
are called metals. E.g. Iron, Gold, Silver
etc.
Elements which don’t conduct heat and
electricity and can easily gain electrons
are called non-metals. E.g. Carbon,
Sulphur etc.
Elements which have both properties of
metals and non-metals are called
Metalloids. E.g. Silicon, Boron etc.
Define Minerals The form of soil or rock stone which
contains different compounds of metals
and non-metals is called minerals.
Define Ores Minerals which have sufficient amount of
metals are called ores.
Define Metallurgy The science that deals with the
extraction, working and use of metals and
their alloys from their ores is called
metallurgy.
What is meant by electropositive The tendency of an element to lose
character electron(s) and form positive ions
(cations) is called electropositive
character or electro positivity.
Why electro positivity increases in group In group it increases because of increase
and decreases in a period of atomic size and decrease of ionization
energy.
In period it increases because tendency to
lose electron decreases as we move from
left to right in period.
Define Alkali Metals The elements of group I-A except
hydrogen are called alkali metals. E.g.
sodium, potassium, rubidium etc.
Define Akaline Earth Metals The elements of group IIA are called
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Alkaline Earth Metals. E.g. Calcium,
Barium, and Radium etc.
Why Alkali metals are kept under a The alkali and alkaline earth metals show
kerosene oil? increased reactivity down the group. They
are all so reactive that they may react
with air or moist air at room temperature,
so they are kept under inert atmosphere
or liquid such as kerosene oil.
What are halogens? The element in group VII-A are called
halogens. Halogens means salt former.
Describe Inertness of Nobel metals The chemistry of metals is characterized
by their ability to lose electrons to form
cations. Some metals such as copper,
gold, silver and platinum are relatively
difficult to oxidize. Therefore these metals
are often called Nobel Metals.
Write about Strontium-90 It is radioactive isotope. It is major
product of an Atomic Bomb explosion. Its
constant exposure of the body to high
energy radiations emitted by Sr-90 can
lead to anaemia, leukemia and other
chronic illnesses.
Why copper, silver and gold have used for These metals have beautiful high luster
jewllery and malleability, therefore these are used
as jewllery.
What is Carat? Carat is standard purity of gold. The
purity of gold is expressed in Carat.
22 Carat = 92% Gold
LONG QUESTIONS
Question: Compare the Properties of Metals and Non-Metals.
Metals Non-metals
Metals are hard and strong Non-Metals are mostly liquid and gases.
Metals can be moulded into wires and They are difficult to mould.
sheets.
Atoms are bonded by metallic bonding Atoms are bonded with covalent bonding.
Metals can transfer heat easily Non-metals do not transfer heat.
Metals reflect light Non-metals absorb light.
Melting and boiling points are high Melting and boiling points are low
Oxides of metals are basic Oxides of non-metals are acidic
Metals have tendency to lose electrons Non-metals have tendency to gain
electrons
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CHEMISTRY FOR 9TH CLASS (UNIT # 8)

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CHEMISTRY FOR 9TH CLASS (UNIT # 8)

CHEMISTRY FOR 9TH CLASS (UNIT # 8)

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