05.

Surface Chemistry
Ans. (c) : In homogeneous catalysis, reactants and
1. Homogeneous and catalyst are in the same phase.
Heterogeneous Catalysis (a) SO2 (g) + O 2 (g) ↽ ⇀ SO3 (g) (Contact process)
Pt (s)

It is an example of heterogeneous catalysis.

1. Which one of the following reactions is an Fe (s)
example of heterogeneous catalysis? (b) N 2 (g) + H 2 (g) ↽ ⇀ 2NH3 (g) (Haber’s process)
(a) 2CO(g) + O 2 (g) 
NO(g )
→ 2CO 2 (g) It is an example of heterogeneous catalysis.
(c) C12 H 22 O11 (aq) + H 2O(aq) ↽
HCl(aq)
⇀ C 6 H12 O6 (aq)
(b) 2CO(g) + O 
2
NO(g)
→ 2SO (g)
3
+C 6 H12 O 6 (aq)
(c) 2CO(g) + O 2 (g) 
Pt (s)
→ 2CO 2 (g)
It is an example of heterogeneous catalysis.
(d) CH 3 CHO(g)  I 2 (g)
→ CO(g)
(d) Oil(l ) + H 2 (g) →
(Hardening)
Pt (s)
Fat
J & K CET-2006, AP EAMCET-2001
AP EAMCET (Engg.) 2001 Thus, it is also an example of heterogeneous catalysis.
Ans. (c) : 2CO(g) + O 2 (g)  Pt(s)
→ 2CO 2 (g) 5. In the reaction,
I − ( aq ) 1
It is an example of heterogeneous catalysis because of H 2O 2 ( aq ) → H 2O ( l ) + O 2 ( g )
CO and O2 are in gaseous phase and the catalyst is in 2
solid phase. iodide ion acts as
2. Which of the following is an example for (a) homogeneous catalyst
heterogeneous catalysis reaction? (b) acid catalyst
(a) 2SO 2 (g) + O 2 (g)  NO(g )
→ 2SO3 (g) (c) heterogenous catalyst
(b) Hydrolysis of aqueous sucrose solution in the (d) enzyme catalyst
presence of aqueous mineral acid MHT CET-02.05.2019, SHIFT-II
(c) 2H 2 O 2 (l ) 
Pt (s)
→ 2H 2 O(l ) + O 2 (g) UP CPMT-2009
(d) Hydrolysis of liquid in the presence of Ans. (a) : If the catalyst is present in the same phase as
aqueous mineral acid the reactants, it is called homogeneous catalyst.
JIPMER-2014, AP EAMCET-2005 6. Which one of the following will act as the best
Ans. (c) : Heterogeneous catalysis typically involve protective colloid?
solid phase catalyst and gas phase. (a) Gelatin (b) Starch
Pt(s) (c) Gum arabic (d) Egg albumin
2H 2O 2 (l ) → 2H 2 O(l ) + O 2 (g) CG PET-22.05.2022
Hence, in this reaction, reactant and catalyst are in Ans. (a) : Gelatin has least number and a best
different phase. protecting agent.
3. An example for homogeneous catalysis is
7. Identify the gas which is adsorbed by activated
(a) Contact process charcoal:
(b) Haber's process
(a) H2 (b) N2
(c) Lead chamber process
(c) O2 (d) SO2
(d) Hydrogenation of oils
CG PET-22.05.2022
SRMJEEE – 2016, J&K CET-2016
Ans. (c) : Homogeneous catalysis refers to such type of Ans. (d) : The gas which can be most readily adsorbed
reaction where the catalyst is in same phase with by activated charcoal.
reactant. In the lead chamber process the reactant and easily liquelible gases like SO2, NH3 have greater value
catalyst are in same phase. of critical temperature than elemental gases i.e. N2, O2
4. Which one of the following is an example for H2 thus, readily get adsorbed by activated charcoal.
homogeneous catalysis? 8. Given below are two statements:
(a) Manufacture of sulphuric acid by Contact Statement I: Emulsions of oil in water are
process unstable and sometimes they separate into two
(b) Mancufacture of ammonia by Haber’s process layers on standing.
(c) Hydrolysis of sucrose in presence of dilute Statement II: for stabilization of an emulsion,
hydrochloric acid excess of electrolyte is added. In the light of the
(d) Hydrogenation of oil above statement, choose the most appropriate
Karnataka CET - 2009, JCECE- 2007 answer from the options given below.
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 (a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct. Ans. (a):
(b) Both Statement I and Statement II are List-I List-II
incorrect. (A) Lyphillic colloid (ii) Protective colloid
(c) Statement I is correct but Statement II is (B) Emulsion (i) Liquid –liquid colloid
incorrect (C) Positively charged (v) FeCl3 + hot water
(d) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is (D) Negatively charged (iii) FeCl3 + NaOH
correct. colloid
JEE Main-24.06.2022, Shift-I Hence, option (a) is correct
Ans. (c) : Emulsion of oil in water are unstable and A-(ii), B-(i), C(iv), D-(iii)
sometimes they seprate into two layers on standing. For 11. The critical temperature of some gases are:
stabilization of an emulsion, a third component collect Methane 190K, ammonia 405K, carbon dioxide
emulsilying agent is usually added. 304K, n-butane 425K and dihydrogen 33K. The
Hence, statement I is correct but statement II is gas that is absorbed to the maximum extent on 1g
incorrect. of activated charcoal at a given temperature is
9. If the initial pressure of a gas 0.03 atm, the (a) dihydrogen (b) methane
mass of the gas absorbed per gram of the (c) carbon dioxide (d) n-butane
absorbent is ______ × 10–2g (e) ammonia
Kerala CEE -03.07.2022
Ans. (d) : Critical temperature (T) is the measure of
intermolecular forces of altraction. The order of the
critical temperature are.
n-butane > ammonia > carbond di-oxide > methane >
(425 K) (405K) (304 K) (190K)
dihydrogen
(33K)
12. Which one of the following is not true with
regard to physisorption?
JEE Main-27.06.2022, Shift-II (a) It arises because of van der Waals' forces
Ans. (12) : According to langmuir adsorption isotherm (b) It is not specific in nature
x (c) High activation energy is needed
= kP1/ n
m (d) It depends on the nature of gas
Taking log both side (e) Enthalpy of adsorption is low (20-40 kJ mol–1)
x 1 Kerala CEE -03.07.2022
log = log k + log p Ans. (c) : Physical adsorption occurs rapidly because it
m n
from graph does not required an activation energy. So, the
activation energy for physical adsorption is also very
1 low and hence it is practically a revirsible process.
slope = = 1 ⇒ n = 1
n 13. The Zeta potential is related to which property
Intercept = logk = 0.602 ⇒ k = 4 of colloids?
x (a) Colour
= 4 × (0.03)1/1
(b) Tyndall effect
m
(c) Charge on the surface of colloidal particles
x
= 12 ×10−2 (d) Brownian movement
m
JEE Main-28.06.2022, Shift-I
10. Match List-I with List – II Ans. (c) : Measuring zeta potential is useful in
List – I List - II determining stability of the charge on the surface of
(A) Lyophilic colloid (I) Liquid-liquid colloidal particles.
colloid 14. When 200 mL of 0.2 m acetic acid is shaken
(B) Emulsion (II) Protective colloid with 0.6 g of wood charcoal, the final
(C) Positively charged (III) FeCl3 + NaOH concentration of acetic acid after adsorption is
(D) Negative charged (V) FeCl3 + hot water 0.1 M. The mass of acetic acid absorbed per
Colloid gram of carbon is _____g.
Choose the correct answer from the option JEE Main-24.06.2022, Shift-II
Given below: Ans. (2) : Intial concentration of acetic acid = 0.2
(a) (A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III) Intial millimoles of acetic acid = M × V
(b) (A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II) = 0.2 × 200
(c) (A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV) = 40 milli mole
(d) (A)-(III), (B)-(II), (C)-(I), (D)-(IV) Final remaining millimoles of acetic acid = 0.1 × 200
JEE Main-27.06.2022, Shift-I = 40 millimole
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Change in millimoles = 40 − 20 (d) Ostwald's process
= 20 millimole 4NH3(g) + SO2(g)  Pt (s)

V2 O5 (s)
→ 4NO(g) + 6H2O(g)
So, 0.6 g wood charcoal adsorbed = 20 millimole So, option (b) is correct.
CH3COOH
In heterogeneous reactions, physical state of reactions
20 and that of catalyst(s) used are different.
∴ 1g wood charcoal adsorbed =
0.6 18. Which of the following is an example of
mass of acetic acid (per gm of charcoal) = homogeneous catalysis?
20 (a) oxidation of NH3 in Ostwald's process
× 60 × 10−3 g = 2g.
0.6 (b) oxidation of SO2 in contact process
15. Which one of the following is an example for (c) oxidation of SO2 in lead chamber process
heterogeneous catalysis? (d) manufacture of NH3 by Haber's process
(a) 2SO 2 + O 2 →NO
2SO3 Karnataka CET-2019
Ans. (c) : In oxidation of SO2, gaseous NO2 is used as
C12 H 22 O11 + H 2 O 
Dilute H 2 SO4
→ catalyst, both (reactants and catalyst) are in the same
(b)
C6 H12 O 6 + C6 H12 O6 phase during the reaction. So, it is an example of
homogeneous catalysis
(c) N 2 + O 2 → 2NO
Pt
So, 2SO 2 (g) + O 2 (g) 
NO(g)
→ 2SO3 (g)
CH 3 COOCH 3 + NaOH 
→ 19. According to the adsorption theory of catalysis,
(d)
CH 3 COONa + CH 3 OH the speed of reaction increases because :
COMEDK-2019 (a) adsorption lowers the activation energy of the
Ans. (c) : Heterogeneous catalysis is a type of catalysis reaction
in which the catalyst occupies a different phase from the (b) the concentration of reactant molecules at the
reactant and products. active centres of the catalyst becomes high
due to adsorption
N 2 (g) + O 2 
Pt (s)
→ 2NO(g) (c) in the process of adsorption, the activation
16. Which one of the following is not an example of energy of the molecules becomes large
heterogeneous catalysis? (d) adsorption produces heat which increases the
(a) Cracking of hydrocarbon in the presence of speed of the reaction
H2 by zeolite catalyst Manipal-2019
(b) Decomposition of ozone in presence of NO or Ans. (a) : In surface catalysis or heterogeneous
Cl atoms as catalyst catalysis, the reaction becomes last an account of
(c) Contact process for the manufacture of lowering of activation energy. The old view point was
sulfuric acid that the increases concentration of the reactants on the
(d) Fischer-Tropsch process for production of surface influence the rate of reaction.
hydrocarbon from CO and H2 20. Which of the following feature of catalysis is
Assam CEE-2019 described in reactions given below?
Ans. (b) : Both catalyst NO and Cl are in different (i) CO(g) + 2H 2 (g) 
Cu/ZnO-Cr2O 3
→ CH 3OH(g)
Phase. So, it is not an example of heterogeneous
catalysis. (ii) CO(g) + H 2 (g) 
Cu
→ HCHO(g)
17. Which of the following is not an example of (iii) CO(g) + 3H 2 (g)  Ni
→ CH 4 (g) + H 2O(g)
heterogeneous catalytic reaction?
(a) Activity (b) Selectivity
(a) Haber's process
(c) Catalytic promoter (d) Catalytic poison
(b) Combustion of coal
BITSAT – 2018
(c) Hydrogenation of vegetable oils
(d) Ostwald's process Ans. (b) : The ability of the catalyst to direct a reaction
to yield a particular product is referred to as the
JEE Main 2019, 10 Jan Shift-I selectivity of the catalyst. Reaction shows that the
Ans. (b) : Habers process, hydrogenation of vegetable selectivity of different catalysts for some reactant are
oils and Ostwald's process all are heterogeneous different.
catalytic reaction process. Combustion of coal is not a
21. Hydrogenation of vegetable oils in presence of
heterogeneous catalytic reaction.
finely divided nickel as catalyst. The reaction is
(a) Haber's process (a) enzyme catalysed reaction
N2(g) + 3H2(g) → Fe(s), mo(s)
2NH3(g) (b) homogeneous catalysis
(b) Combustion of coal (c) heterogeneous catalysis
No catalyst is used in combustion of coal and the (d) liquid catalysed reaction
reaction is highly spontaneous in nature. Karnataka CET-2017
C + O2 → CO2 Ans. (c) : The process in which reaction and catalyst are
(c) Hydrogenation of vegetable oils in different phases is called heterogeneous catalysis.
vegetable oil(l) 
[(Php)3 ClRh ]
or Ni(s)
→ vanaspati(s) Vegetableoil(l ) + H 2 (g) 
Ni(s)
∆
→ Vegetableghee(s)

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22. The phenomenon of negative catalysis is :
(a) Autocatalysis (b) Induced catalysis
(c) Inhibition (d) Enzyme catalysis
MPPET-2013
Ans. (c) : In negative catalysis, a substance that inhibit
the rate of a chemical reaction called negative catalyst
and phenomenon is called inhibition. Concentration of
the inhibition may in cases be much lower than those of
the reactant. e.g.- Phosphoric acid.
23. A negative catalyst will
(a) lower the activation energy of the reaction
(b) does not alter activation energy of the
reaction
(c) provides a new and easy path to the reaction
(d) increases the activation energy of the
reaction.
COMEDK-2012
Ans. (d) : A negative catalyst will decrease the rate of
reaction and increase the activation energy of the
reaction.
24. Which one of the following reactions is an
example of auto-catalysis?
(a) 2AsH3 (s)  → 2As(s) + 3H 2 (g)
()
(b) N 2 (g) + 3H 2 (g)  → 2NH 3 ( g )
Fe s
( )
(c) 2SO 2 (g) + O 2 (g)  → 2SO3 ( g )
NO g
+
(d) C12 H 22 O11 (l ) + H 2 O(l ) H (l )
→ C6 H12 O 6 ( l )
AP EAMCET (Medical), 2008
Ans. (a) : If one of the reaction products is also a
catalyst for the same or a coupled reaction. Such a
reaction is called an autocatalytic reaction.
Decomposition of arsine (AsH3) is acts as the
autocatalysis here.
2AsH 3 (s)  → 2As(s) + 3H 2 (g)
25. Which of the following ions will have the
minimum coagulating value for the solution
obtained by adding FeCl3 solution to slight
excess of NaOH?
(a) SO 24 − (b) [Fe (CN)6]3-
(c) Ba2+ (d) Al3+
AIIMS-2011 Ans. (c) : 2SO 2 (g) + O 2 (g) ↽ (solid) 2SO3 (g)
Ans. (d):
FeCl3+3NaOH → Fe(OH)3(s) + 3NaCl
Fe(OH)3 + OH − → [Fe(OH)3 ]OH −
(Excess of NaOH)
The solution is negatively charged and would be
coagulated most effectively by Al3+.
26. Which of the following chemical reactions is
homogeneous catalytic reaction?
(a) N 2 ( g ) + 3H 2 ( g ) Fe
→ 2NH 3 ( g )
(b) 2SO 2 ( g ) + O 2 ( g ) →NO
2SO3 ( g )
(c) CO ( g ) + 3H 2 ( g )  Ni
→ CH 4 ( g ) + H 2 O ( g )
(d) 2SO 2 ( g ) + O 2 ( g ) V2 O5
→ 2SO3 ( g )
CG PET -2008 constant. It helps in easy attainment of equilibrium.
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Ans. (b) : To satisfy the condition of homogeneous,
reaction mixture (reactant and product) and catalyst are
present in the same phase.
2SO2(g) + O2(g) →NO
2SO3(g)
27. An example of autocatalysis is:
(a) Decomposition of KClO3 to KCl and O2.
(b) Oxidation of SO2 to SO3.
(c) Formation of NH3 by N2 and H2 in presence
of Fe
(d) Oxidation of oxalic acid by acidic KMnO4.
BITSAT – 2008
Ans. (d) : In the permanganate titration of oxalic acid in
the presence of bench reagent (acid medium), it is found
that there is slow discharge of the colour of
permanganate solution in the beginning but after
sometime, the discharge of the color become faster.
This is due to the formation of Mn2+ during the reaction
which acts as a catalyst for the same reaction.
28. Adsorption theory is applicable for
(a) homogeneous catalysis
(b) heterogeneous catalysis
(c) autocatalysis
(d) induced catalysis
Karnataka CET-2013
Ans. (b) : Adsorption theory is applicable to the process
of heterogeneous catalyst. According to the adsorption
theory of catalysis, the reactants in their gaseous state or
in their dissolved state in any solution get adsorbed on
the surface of a suitable catalyst in its solid state. As a
result of the increases in concentration of the reactants
on the surface of the catalyst, availability, and
probability of the occurrence of a reaction between two
species increases, and thus the rate of the reaction
increases.
29.
VO
2SO 2 (g) + O 2 (g) ↽ 2 5 ⇀ is an example for
(a) neutralization reaction
(b) homogeneous catalysis
(c) heterogeneous catalysis
(d) irreversible reaction
Karnataka CET-2007
V2 O5
⇀
In this reaction reactants as well as the catalyst are
present in different phase. Hence it is an example of
heterogeneous catalysis.
30. Which one of the following statements is
wrong?
(a) In homogeneous catalysis, reactants, products
and catalyst are in same phase
(b) A catalyst accelerates the rate of reaction by
bringing down the energy of activation
(c) A catalyst alters the equilibrium constant
(d) The mass of catalyst remains same after
reaction
UP CPMT-2012
Ans. (c) : A catalyst does not alter the equilibrium
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 taking log both side, we get
2. Freundlick's Isotherm x 1
log = log K + log P
m n
x
31. In a plot of log   vs log p, for the
m
adsorption of a gas on solid, a straight line is
obtained. The slope of that straight line is
1
(a) (b) K
n
(c) n (d) logK
AP EAPCET 09-08-2021 Shift-I
Assam CEE-2020, 2014 33. Which one of the following equations
AP EAMCET (Engg.) 07.09.2020, Shift-II represents Freundlich adsorption isotherm?
J & K CET-2019, 2016, 2000 x x
BITSAT – 2011 (a) = kp (b) = kp1/ n
m m
AIPMT -2006, 1994
x x
Ans. (a) : From Freundlich adsorption isotherm, (c) log = kp1/ n (d) log = k p log p
1 m m
x
= Kp n MHT CET-2007, AP EAMCET-2003
m J & K CET-(1999)
x 1 Ans. (b) : According to Freundlich adsorption isotherm,
log = log K + log p
m n we get
x x
So, the plot of log   vs log p results a straight line = kp1/ n
 
m m
1 x 1
of slope = . or log = log k + log p
n m n
intercept = log K 34. Adsorption of a gas follows Freundlich
adsorption isotherm, x is the mass of the gas
adsorbed on mass m of the adsorbent. The plot
x
of versus log p is shown in the given graph.
m
x
is proportional to:
m

32. Which is Freundlich Adsorption isotherm?

(a) (b)

(a) p2/3 (b) p3/2

(c) p3 (d) p2
BITSAT – 2012
JEE Main 2019, 18 April Shift-I
(c) (d) AIIMS 25 May 2019 (Morning)
x 1
Ans. (a) : For a plot between log = log K + log P
m n
1 2
GUJCET-2021 slope is given by = .
Karnataka CET-2015 n 3
JIPMER-2013 Thus, from the plot
AP EAMCET-2008 x
= KP 2 / 3
Ans. (c) : According to Freundlich adsorption isotherm- m
x x
= KP1/ n ∴ ∝ P2/3
m m

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35. Freundlich equation for adsorption of gases (in Ans. (d) : x/m = amount adsorbed by adsorbent
amount of x g) on a solid (in amount of m g) at P = pressure of concentration of adsorbate
constant temperature can be expressed as k = constant.
x 1 All the option in given question are correct under
(a) log = log P + log K
m n different conditions of pressure
x 1 x
(b) log = log K + log P = kp1 (at low pressure)
m n m
x x
(c) α Pn = kp0 (at high pressure)
m m
x 1 x
(d) = log P + log K = k / p1/ n (at intermediate pressure)
m n m
BITSAT – 2018, J & K CET-(2011) 39. Among the following the number of curves not
Ans. (b) : According to Freundlich equation, in accordance with Freundich adsorption
x x isotherm is _____.
∝ p1/ n or = KP1/ n
m m
x (a) (b)
or log = log KP1/ n
m
x 1
or log = log K + log P
m n
36. Which one of the following characteristics is
not correct for physical adsorption? (c) (d)
(a) Adsorption on solids is reversible
(b) Adsorption increases with increase in
temperature
(c) Adsorption is spontaneous JEE Main 28.07.2022, Shift-II
(d) Both enthalpy and entropy of adsorption are
Ans. (c) :
negative
Freundlich adsorption isotherm,
AIEEE 2003, AIPMT -2001
x
Ans. (b) : Physical adsorption decreases with increase ∝ p1/ n
in temperature. Physical adsorption is non-directional, m
reversible, multilayers exothermic process where x
adsorption molecules are held on surface of adsorbent = kp1/ n .....(i)
m
by physical process such as Van der waal's forces. Where, p = pressure
Van der waal's interaction cause these surface atoms to x
be reactive, causing them to attract liquids, vapours and = adsorption capacity
gases in order to satisfy their atomic force imbalance. m
The attracted molecule fill in the process on the surface k, n are constant for a given adsorbate.
of the solid when adsorption. Taking log in equation number (i)
37. Rate of physical adsorption increases with x 1
log = log k + log p .....(ii)
(a) decrease in surface area m n
(b) decrease in temperature Equation number (ii) compare with–
(c) decrease in pressure y = c + mx
(d) increase in temperature Where, y = logx/m, x = logp
J & K CET-2009, Karnataka CET, 2009 1
m = ,c = log k
Ans. (b) : Physical adsorption decreases with increasing n
temperature or rate of physical adsorption increases Hence, option (c) figure is correct by the use of above
with decreasing temperature. data to draw a figure.
Physical adsorption is the process which takes place 40. Assertion (A): The aggregate of carboxylate ions
when one substance enters the volume or bulk of of fatty acids form a spherical shape
another substance. Reason (R) : Soap helps in emulsification and
38. Which of the following is correct according to washing away of oils
adsorption isotherm? (a) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the
x x correct explanation of (A).
(a) ∝ p0 (b) ∝ p1 (b) Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the
m m correct explanation of (A).
x p (c) (A) is correct but (R) is incorrect
(c) ∝ (d) All of these
m p1/ n (d) (A) is incorrect but (R) is correct
AIEEE-2012, UP CPMT-2003 AP EAMCET-06.07.2022, Shift-II
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Ans. (b) : Consider stearic acid, a type of lipid know as 44. In Freundlich adsorption isotherm at moderate
a fatty acid. It has an 18C atom chain with a carboxlic x
acid group (RCOOH) at one end. The aggregate of pressure, the extent of adsorption   is
m
carboxylate ions of fatty acids form a spherical shape. directly proportional to Px. The value of x is :
Soap helps in emulsification of washing away of soil.
(a) ∞ (b)
The oil drops and micelle are then pulled in water due
to hand rubbing or agitation and are washed away. 1
(c) zero (d)
41. Freundlich adsorption isotherm fails at which n
of the following condition? JEE Main 25-02-2021, Shift-I
(a) High temperature (b) Low temperature Ans. (d) : Freundlich adsorption isotherm -
(c) High Pressure (d) Low pressure Freundlich in 1909, gave an empirical relationship
AP EAMCET-07.07.2022, Shift-II between the quantity of gas adsorbed by unit mass of
Ans. (c) : Mathematical expression of freundlich solid adsorbent and pressure at a particular temperature.
The relationship can be expressed by the following
X 1
equation-
adsorption = KP n
M  x  = KP1/ n → x = 1
Extent of absorption varies directly with pressure of the  
gas until the point of saturation is reached where m n
pressure of the gas becomes saturation pressure, as Where, x = amount adsorbed
determined experimentally. m = amount of adsorbent
Further increase in the pressure of gas has no effect on p = pressure
the extent of adsorption, thus freundlich adsorption n & k = constant
isotherm fails at high pressure. 45. CO2 gas adsorbs on charcoal following
42. Which one of the following statements is Freundlich adsorption isotherm. For a given
correct about chemisorptions? amount of charcoal, the mass of CO2 adsorbed
becomes 64 times when the pressure of CO2 is
(a) It is reversible, favoured at high temperature
doubled. The value of n in the Freundlich
(b) It is irreversible, favoured at high temperature isotherm equation is ........×10–2.
(c) It is irreversible, favoured at low temperature (Round off to the nearest integer )
(d) It is reversible, favoured at low temperature JEE Main 2021, 27 July Shift-I
AP EAPCET-12.07.2022, Shift-I Ans. (17) :
Ans. (b) : Absorption is the phenomenon of According to Freundlinch adsorption isotherm
accumulating the molecules of one substance on another x
surface. Chemisorptions involves the formation of new = K × P1/ n
chemical bonds at the contact surface of absorbate and m
absorbent due to formation of new chemical bonds, it is According to question
irreversible process and favoured by high temperature. x
64 = K (2P)1/ n
43. Which statements among the following are m
correct? on dividing equation (ii) by (i), we get
(i) Freundlich isotherm fails at high pressure of 64 = (2)1/n
the gas. 1 1
= 6 ⇒ n = = 0.17 =17 × 10−2 g
(ii) ∆H < 0 for both physical and chemical n 6
adsorption 46. Which among the following acts as a vitamin?
(iii) Physical adsorption is non-selective (a) Aspartic acid (b) Ascorbic acid
(iv) Chemical adsorption is reversible, where is (c) Saccharin acid (d) Adipic acid
physical is in eversible. AP EAMCET (Engg.) 12.09.2020, Shift-I
(a) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv) (b) (i), (ii) & (iii) only Ans. (b) : Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid is a
(c) (i), (iii) & (iv) only (d) (ii) & (iv) only vitamin found in food and used as a dietary supplement.
AP EAPCET-20.08.2021, Shift-II Deficiency of vitamin C leads to scurvy. It is an
Ans. (b): According to Freundlich's adsorption important vitamin that is essential for the repairing of
isotherm, tissues.
x 1 47. For Freundlich adsorption isotherm, a plot of
= KP n x
m log   (y-axis) and log p (x-axis) gives a
Thus, m
Freundlich isotherm fails at high pressure of the gas. straight line. The intercept and slope for the
∆H < 0 for both physical and chemical adsorption. line is 0.4771 and 2, respectively. The mass of
gas, adsorbed per gram of adsorbent if the
Physical adsorption is non selective.
initial pressure is 0.04 atm, is .......... ×10–4g.
Chemical adsorption is irreversible where as physical (log3 = 0.4771)
adsorption is reversible. JEE Main 2020, 6 Sep Shift-II
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Ans. (48) : x
Given, = KP1/ n
m
logK = 0.4771 Taking log on both side
1 x 1
slope= = 2 log   = log K + log P
n  m n
x above equation show's a straight line with the
= KP1/ n ….(i)
m 1
Taking log on both side slope = As n = 5
n
x 1 1
log   = log K + log P slope = = 0.2
m n 5
x x
log   = log 3 + 2log(0.04) So, log Vs. logP is a straight line with slope equal to
m m
Comparing with y = c + mx (the equation of 0.2.
straight line) 49. A gas undergoes physical adsorption on a
surface and follows the given Freundlich
x
adsorption isotherm equation = Kp 0.5
m
Adsorption of the gas increases with
(a) increase in p and increase in T
(b) increase in p and decrease in T
(c) decrease in p and decrease in T
(d) decrease in p and increase in T
log K = 0.4771 (given)
JEE Main 2019, 10 April Shift-I
log K = log3
∴K=3 x
Ans. (b) : Freundlich adsorption isotherm, =K P0.5,
x m
= 3 × (0.04)1/ 0.5 thus adsorption of gas increases with increase in
m pressure, and generally adsorption decreases with
= 3 × (0.04)2 increase in temperature.
= 0.0048g 50. Adsorption of a gas follows Freundlich
adsorption isotherm. In the given plot, x is the
= 48 × 10 −4 g mass of the gas adsorbed on mass m of the
48. For a gas-solid adsorbent system, the adsorbent at pressure p. (x/m) is proportional
x to
adsorption isotherm = KP1/ n is applicable,
m
where n = 5 in the specified case. Point out the
correct statement:
x
(a) Vs.P plot is a linear graph with slope equal
m
to 5 (a) p3/2 (b) p1/4
1/2
x (c) p (d) p3
(b) log Vs.log P plot is a straight line with JEE Main 2019, 9 Jan Shift-I
m
slope equal to 5 Ans. (c) : According to freundlich adsorption isotherm,
x x x
(c) log Vs.log P is a straight line with slope ∝ p1/ n ⇒ = Kp1/ n
m m m
equal to 0.2 on taking log, we get
(d) none of these x 1
log   = log k + log p
AIIMS 25 May 2019 (Evening) m n
Ans. (c): On comparing with equation of straight line with the
graph
y = mx +c
(y 2 − y1 ) 1 2 1
slope = = ⇒ =
(x 2 − x1 ) n 4 2
x x
∴ ∝ p1/ n = ∝ p1/ 2
m m

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51. The correct option representing a Freundlich Ans. (b) : According to Freundlich adsorption isotherm
adsorption isotherm is x
x x = KP1/ n
(a) = kp0.3 (b) = kp 2.5 m
m m on taking logarithm of both side, we get
x −0.5 x −1
(c) = kp (d) = kp x
m m log = log K + log P1/ n
m
Odisha NEET 2019
x 1
Ans. (a) : The Freundlich adsorption isotherm is log = log K + log P
x m n
= k(p)1/ n in it value of 1/n lies between 0 to 1.
m
x
So, Correct option is = kp0.3.
m
52. The values of slope and intercept in the graph
of Freundlich absorption isotherm at 25oC
temperature are 0.5 and 0.477 respectively.
What will be the proportion of adsorption at 4
bar pressure? x 1
(a) 2 (b) 6 y = log , c = intercept = logK, m = slope = and x =
m n
(c) 24 (d) 3 logP
GUJCET-2017
55. Which one of the following gives a straight line
Ans. (b) : The relationship between the quantity of gas for Freundlich adsorption isotherm?
adsorbed by unit mass of solid adsorbent and pressure at
a particular temperature can be expressed as- x x 1
(a) log vs log p (b) vs
x m m p
=K⋅P 1/ n

m x 1 x
(c) log vs log (d) vs p
By taking log of this relation, we get m p m
x AP EAMCET (Engg.)-2011
log = log (K.P1/n)
m Ans. (a) : According to Freundlich adsorption isotherm
1 1
Given, slope = = 0.5 and intercept = logk = 0.4771 x
n = kp n
⇒K=3 m
Taking log both side we get –
x x
∴ = 3 × (4)0.5 ⇒ = 3× 4 = 6 x 1
m m log = log k + log p
53. Under what condition, will x/m value be equal m n
to pressure of the gas on the surface of the Plotting a graph between log x and log p, a straight line
absorbent? m
(a) At low pressure (b) At high pressure is obtained.
(c) At low temperature (d) At high temperature
J & K CET-2017
Ans. (a) : According to Freundlich adsorption isotherm,
x
= KP1/ n
m
x
Where, = Extent of adsorption, p = pressure
m
x x
At low pressure, ∝ P or = KP
m m 56. In Freundlich adsorption isotherm, slope of AB
54. For a linear plot of log(x/m) versus log p in a line is :
Freundlich adsorption isotherm, which of the
following statements is correct? (k and n are
constants)
(a) 1/n appears as the intercept
(b) Only 1/n appears as the slope
1
(c) log   appears as the intercept
n
(d) Both k and 1/n appear in the slope term
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 (a) n with (n, 0.1 to 0.5) 58. What is the value of 1/n, in Freundlich
(b) log n with (n > 1) adsorption isotherm?
1 (a) Between 2 and 4 in all cases
(c) log with (n < 1) (b) Between 0 and 1 in all cases
n
(c) 1 in case of chemisorptions
1 1 
(d) with  = 0 to 1 (d) 1 in case of physical adsorption
n n  J & K CET-(2014)
JEE Main 24.02.2012, Shift-I Ans. (b) : According to Freundlich's adsorption
Ans. (d) : Freundlich isotherm explain the behaviour of isotherm, there exist a relation between the amount of
adsorption in an approximate manner. gas absorbed per unit mass of absorbent and the
x pressure.
= K(P)1/ n it can be expressed as,
m
x
x 1 = KP1/ n ,
log   = log K + log P .....(i) m
m n
x = amount of as absorbed
y = mx + c .....(ii)
Comparing the equation (i) with (ii) m = per unit mass of solid absorbent
p = pressure
1
m= at low pressure
n x
1 ∝P
Therefore slope = m
n i.e 1/n = 1
at high pressure–
x
∝ P0
m
i.e. 1/n= 0
1
Hence, the value of lies between 0 and 1.
n
1 59. In the Freundlich adsorption isotherm
Hence, 0 ≤ ≤ 1
n equation:
1 x 1
The factor can have values between 0 to 1. log = log k + log P,the value of n is
n m n
(a) any value from 0 to l
x (b) a negative integer
57. Graph between log   and logP is a straight
m (c) a positive integer
line at angle 450 with intercept OA as shown. (d) a positive or a negative fractional number
x J & K CET-(2009)
Hence,   at a pressure of 0.2 atm is-
 
m Ans. (c) : Freundlich adsorption isotherm
log   = log k + log P
x 1
m n
In the Freundlich adsorption isotherm equation the
1
value of lies between 0 to 1 under different pressure
n
(a) 0.8 (b) 0.6 range.
(c) 0.4 (d) 0.2 So, the value of 'n' cannot be a negative integer or a
BCECE-2013 fractional number.
x 1 Hence, it can be a positive integer.
Ans. (c) : log   = log K + log P 60. Plot of log x/m against log p is a straight line
m n
Given, log k = 0.3010 = intercept on y-axis inclined at an angle of 45°. When the pressure
is 0.5 atm and Freundlich Parameter, k is 10,
1 the amount of solute adsorbed per gram of
and = tan 45o (1= slope)
n adsorbent will be (log 5 = 0.6990)
x (a) l g (b) 2 g
log   = 0.3010 + 1× log 0.2 (c) 3 g (d) 5g
m
(a) 2.5 g
= log 2 + log 0.2 = log 0.4
Kerala CEE-2008
x Ans. (d): Given that k = 10 , p = 0.5 atm.
∴ = 0.4
m From Freundlich adsorption isotherm equation is

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 x
= kp1/ n
m 3. Langmuir's Isotherm
On taking log both sides
x 1 63. If x is amount of adsorbate and m is amount of
log = log k + log p adsorbent, which of the following relations is
m n
not related to adsorption process?
x 1
log = log10 + log 0.5 (a) x / m = f ( p ) at constant T
m n
 1  (b) x / m = f ( T ) at constant p
∵ slope = = tan θ = tan 45 = 1
o

 n
x 1 −1
log = 1 + log(5 × 10 )
m 1
x JIPMER-2014, AIPMT -2011
log = 1 + 0.6990 − 1 = 0.6990
m Ans. (d) : Freundlich adsorption isotherm can be
x x
= log(0.6990) , = 5g
m m
61. Which of the following statements is incorrect
with respect to physisorption?
(a) The forces involved are van der Walls' forces
(b) More easily liquefiable gases are adsorbed
easily
(c) Under high pressure it results into
multimolecular layer on adsorbent surface
(d) ∆Hadsorption is low and positive
Karnataka CET-2006
Ans. (d) : Absorption either physical or chemical both
have ∆H = −ve.
However ∆H for physical adsorption in lower than ∆H
for chemical adsorption.
62. For Freundlich isotherm a graph of log x/m is
plotted against log p. The slope of the line and
its y-axis intercept, respectively corresponds to
1 1
(a) , k (b) log , k
n n
1 1
(c) , log k (d) log , log k
n n
Karnataka CET-2014
Ans. (c) : According to Freundlich adsorption isotherm
x (b) High activation energy sometimes needed.
= kp1/ n
m
Taking log on both side
 1
x
log   = log  kp n 
m  
x 1
log   = log p + log k
m n
log p
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 (c) p = f ( T ) at constant ( x / m )
x
(d) = p×T
m
expressed by the equation
x
= kp1/ n
m
The Langmuir adsorption isotherm can be expressed by
the equation.
x bp
=
m 1 + ap
adsorption isotherm and adsorption isobar are plotted
only when either temperature of pressure is kept
constant. It connot be plotted when none of the pressure
or temperature constant
x
In = P × T , it is not mentioned that temperature or
m
pressure is constant.
So, it is not related to the adsorption process.
64. For chemisorption, which of the following is
wrong?
(a) It is irreversible.
(b) It requires activation energy.
(c) It forms multimolecular layers on adsorbent.
(d) Surface compounds are formed.
SRMJEEE-2016
Ans. (c) : Following requirement for chemisorption ––
(a) As Chemisorption involves compound formation, it
is usually irreversibly in nature.
(c) It results into unimolecular layer.
(d) It also depends upon surface area.
65. In Langmuir’s model of adsorption of a gas on
a solid surface.
(a) the rate of dissociation of adsorbed molecules
from the surface does not depend on the
surface covered
(b) the adsorption at a single site on the surface
may involve multiple molecules at the same
time
(c) the mass of gas striking a given area of
surface is proportional to the pressure of the
gas
(d) the mass of gas striking a given area of
surface is independent of the pressure of the
gas
VITEEE- 2014
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Ans. (c): In Langmuir's adsorption isotherm, the mass
of gas striking is given area of surface is proportional to
the pressure of the gas as –
x kp
= n
m 1 + kp
66. The Langmuir adsorption isotherm is deduced
using he assumption:
(a) the adsorption sites are equivalent in their
ability to adsorb the particles
(b) the heat of adsorption varies with coverage
(c) the adsorbed molecules interact with each
other
(d) the adsorption takes place in multilayers.
AIPMT -2007
Ans. (a) : Langmuir adsorption isotherm assumption–
(1) Adsorption is always monolayer.
(2) The adsorbed layer homogenous across the
adsorbent.
(3) No interaction between molecules that are adsorbed
next to one another.
(4) Each adsorbent has different energy sites, but the
adsorption energy (heat of adsorption) is the same
for all them.
(5) Adsorption is a reversible process.
4. Adsorption and Adsorption
Isotherm
67. Which of the following is not a characteristic of
chemisorption ?
(a) Adsorption is highly specific
(b) Heat of adsorption around 400 kJ mol–
(c) The process is irreversible
(d) It forms multimolecular layer
AP EAMCET (Engg.) 8.09.2020, Shift-I
AP EAMCET – 2016
Ans. (d) : Options (a), (b) and (c) truly explain the
characteristics of chemisorption.
But option (d) is not because is chemisorption a single
layer of adsorbate gets formed on the surface of
absorbent.
68. In an adsorption experiment, a graph between
log (x/m) versus log P was found to be linear
with a slope of 45°. The intercept on log (x/m)
axis was found to be 0.300. The amount of gas
adsorbed per gram of charcoal under a
pressure of 0.5 atm is
(a) 0.5 g (b) 1.0 g
(c) .5 g (d) 075 g
AP EAPCET 20.08.2002 Shift-I
AMU-2019
Ans. (b) : According to Freundlich adsorption isotherm
is-
x 1
log = log k + log p –––– (i)
m n
Given that,
logk = 0.300
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Slope tan θ = = tan 45° = 1
n
1
=1⇒n=1
P = 0.5 atm
And mass of adsorbate = x gm
Mass of adsorbent = 1 gm
Putting these value in eqn (i) we get
x 1
log = 0.300 + log 0.5
1 1
log x = 0.300 – 0.30102
log x = 0.001 ≅ 0
x = e0
So, x = e0 = 1.0 gm
69. Assertion : The enthalpy of physisorption is
greater than chemisorption.
Reason : Molecules of adsorbate and adsorbent
are held by vanderwall's forces in
physisorption and by chemical bonds in
chemisorption.
(a) If both Assertion and Reason are correct and
the Reason is the correct explanation of
Assertion.
(b) If both Assertion and Reason are correct, but
Reason is not the correct explanation of
Assertion.
(c) If Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
(d) If both the Assertion and Reason are
incorrect.
AIIMS-2016,2017
Ans. (d) : The enthalpy of chemisorptions is of the
order of 40-400 kJ mol–1 while for physical adsorption
it is of the order of 20-40 kJ mol–1.
70. Which of the following is incorrect?
(a) Chemisorption is caused by bond formation.
(b) Chemisorption is reversible process.
(c) Chemisorption is specific in nature
(d) Chemisorption increases with increase in
temperature.
AMU-2016, 2015
Ans. (b) : Chemisorption is irreversible process as the
gas adsorbed cannot be recovered from the adsorbent
because of bond formation of surface and it is increases
with increasing temperature.
71. For Adsorption phenomenon.
(a) ∆H = + ve, ∆S = − ve
(b) ∆H = − ve, ∆S = + ve
(c) ∆H = − ve, ∆S = − ve
(d) ∆H = + ve, ∆S = + ve
GUJCET-2016, 2015
Ans. (c) : Adsorption leads to decrease in the residual
forces on the surface of the adsorbent. This cause a
decrease in the surface energy of the adsorbent.
Therefore, adsorption is always exothermic and △H is
negative and for reaction to occur △G should be
negative so by equation △G =△H − T△S
So, △S is also negative.
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72. At given temperature and pressure adsorption
of which gas of the following will take place the
most?
(a) Di hydrogen (b) Di oxygen
(c) Ammonia (d) Di nitrogen
GUJCET-2016, 2015
Ans. (c) : At a given temperature the gas ammonia will
get adsorbed to the maximum because the attractive
forces present in ammonia is the maximum.
73. Which of the following statement is incorrect
regarding physiosorption?
(a) Under high pressure it results into
multimolecular layer on absorbent surface
(b) More easily liquefiable gases are adsorbed
readily
(c) Enthalpy of adsorption (∆Hadsorption) is low and
positive
(d) It occurs because of van der waal's forces
JCECE - 2017
AIEEE 2009
Ans. (c) : When an atom or molecule get adsorbed on
the surface of an adsorbent a low amount of heat is
released. Hence, enthalpy of adsorption is low (20 – 40
kJ/mol) but have negative value.
74. During the adsorption of krypton on activated
charcoal at low temperature
(a) ∆H > 0 and ∆S < 0 (b) ∆H < 0 and ∆S < 0
(c) ∆H > 0 and ∆S > 0 (d) ∆H < 0 and ∆S > 0
Karnataka CET-2011, 2001
Ans. (b) : Adsorption is an exothermic process, thus ∆H
is negative (i.e. ∆H < 0). Moreover, adsorption results
in more ordered arrangements of molecules, thus
entropy decreases (ie, ∆S < 0).
∆G = ∆H –T∆S
Hence, low temperature favours the reaction.
75. Which can adsorb larger volume of hydrogen
gas ?
(a) Finely divided platinum
(b) Colloidal Fe ( OH )3
(c) Finely divided nickel
(d) Colloidal solution of palladium
Karnataka CET-17.06.2022, Shift-II
Ans. (d) : Pd (Palladium) adsorbing H 2 gas depends
on physical condition of substance higher is the surface
area of catalyst, larger will be the volume of hydrogen
adsorbed.
Order of adsorption of H 2 is -
Colloidal Palladium > Palladium > Platinum > Gold >
Nickel
76. Assertion (A): Adsorption is an exothermic
process.
Reason (R): Physisorption of a gas on a solid
surface is normally reversible.
(a) Both A and R correct and R is the correction
explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are correct, R is not the
correction explanation of A
(c) A is correct, R is not correct.
(d) A is not correct, R is correct.
AP EAMCET-08.07.2022, Shift-II
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Ans. (b) : Adsorption is an exothermic process, the heat
of adsorption is taken up by the surface of the catalyst
which is utilized in enhancing the chemical activity of
the reacting molecule.
According to Gibb's free energy equation adsorption is
a spontaneous process so ∆G is negative.
Physisorption is the physical bonding of gas molecules
to the surface of a solid or liquid that the gas comes into
contact with at low temperatures. This occurs due to
Vander Waals farce.
77. Which one of the following is not an adsorbent?
(a) Silica gel (b) Alumina
(c) Clay (d) Calcium Chloride
AP EAPCET-12.07.2022, Shift-II
Ans. (d) : Calcium chloride is not an adsorbent.
Examples of adsorbents include silica get. Alumina
activated charcoal clay etc.
78. The correct order of adsorption of the
following gases on the surface of charcoal is–
H2 CH4 SO2
I II III
(a) III > II > I (b) III > I > II
(c) II > I > III (d) II > III > I
AP EAMCET-08.07.2022, Shift-I
Ans. (a) : SO2 > CH4 > H2
The extent of adsorption increases with an increase in
polarity and molar mass.
79. Which of the following option are correct?
(A) (B)
(C) (D)
(a) (A) and (C) represent physisorption
(b) (A) and (D) represent physisorption
(c) (A) and (C) represent physisorption
(d) (B) and (C) represent physisorption
TS EAMCET 04.08.2021, Shift-I
Ans. (c) : Chemisorption requires high activation
energy. So, it referred to as activated adsorption. In
chemisorption, adsorption first increases and then
decreases with an increase in temperature. The initial
increase is due to heat supplied, which act as activation
energy required in chemisorption.
In this graph A and C represent physisorption.
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80. Which one of the following is correct for the Ans. (b) : Both A and R are correct and R is the correct
adsorption of a gas at a given temperature on a explanation of A.
solid surface? Gases having higher critical temperature absorb
(a) ∆H>0, ∆S>0 (b) ∆H>0, ∆S<0 to a greater extent.
(c) ∆H<0, ∆S<0 (d) ∆H<0, ∆S>0 83. Methylene blue, from its aqueous solution, is
JEE Main 2021, 26 Aug Shift-I adsorbed on activated charcoal at 25oC. For
Ans. (c) : △G =△H − T△S this process, which of the following statement is
For spontaneous process △G < 0 correct?
To get △G < 0, we must have △H < 0;△S < 0 (a) The adsorption requires activation at 25oC
(b) The adsorption is accompanied by a decrease
81. Select the graph that correctly describes the in enthalpy
adsorption isotherms at two temperatures T
and T2 (T1 > T2) for a gas. (c) The adsorption increases with increase of
temperature
(x = mass of the gas adsorbed; m = mass of
adsorbed; P = pressure) (d) The adsorption is irreversible
BITSAT – 2020
Ans. (b) : Adsorption of methylene blue on activated
charcoal is physical adsorption. Hence, it is
characterized by decrease in enthalpy because of
exothermic process.
84. For the following Assertion and Reason the
correct option is Assertion For hydrogenation
reactions, the catalytic activity increases from
Group 5 to Group metals with maximum
activity shown by Group 7-9 elements.
Reason The reactants are most strongly
adsorbed on group 7-9 elements.
JEE Main 2021, 3 Aug Shift-I (a) The Assertion is true, but the Reason is false.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but the
x
∝ p1 n  1 
Ans. (d) :  0 < < 1 Reason is not the correct explanation for the
m  n  Assertion.
x (c) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and the
On increasing temperature decreases Reason is the correct explanation for the
m
∴ Adsorption is generally exothermic. Assertion.
(d) Both Assertion and Reason are false.
JEE Main 2020, 8 Jan Shift-II
Ans. (a) : Assertion is correct but reason is incorrect.
To show maximum catalytic activity, reactants must be
adsorbed on to the surface of catalysis reasonably strong
but not too strong to become immobilized. So, most
catalytic activity corresponds to a moderately strong
adsorption, not extremely strong adsorption.
82. Given below are two statement : one is labelled 85. A mixture of gases O2, H2 and CO are taken in
as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as a closed vessel containing charcoal. The graph
Reason (R). that represents the correct behaviour of
Assertion (A) : SO2(g) is adsorbed to a large pressure with time is
extent than H2(g) on activated charcoal.
Reason (R) : SO2(g) has a higher critical
temperature than H2(g). In the light of the above
statements.
Choose the most appropriate answer from the
options given below.
(a) Both A and R are correct but R is not the
correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct
explanation of A
(c) A is not correct but R is correct.
(d) A is correct but R is not correct.
JEE Main 2021, 27 July Shift-II JEE Main 2020, 9 Jan Shift-II
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Ans. (c) : Time is observed that pressure of gas in the (a) (i) and (iv) (b) (i),(ii) and (iii)
closed vessel decreases with time because the gas (c) (i) and (iii) (d) only (iii)
molecules concentrate at the surface of the charcoal i.e. COMEDK-2019
gases are adsorbed at the surface.
Ans. (c) : Freundlich adsorption isotherm is expressed
86. The mass of gas adsorbed, x, per unit mass of as-
adsorbate, m, was measured at various
1
x x  
pressures, p. A graph between log and log p = Kp  n 
m m
gives a straight line with slope equal to 2 and
1
the intercept equal to 0.4771. The value of
x
at (i) When =0,
m n
a pressure of 4 atm is x
= Kp 0
(Given, log 3 = 0.4771) m
JEE Main 2020, 2 Sep Shift-I x
Ans. (48.00) : Given, = K (p 0 = 1)
m
Slope=2, intercept= 0.4771, Pressure (p) = 4 atm
Thus, the adsorption is independent of pressure.
x (ii) When n=0,
= kp x .....(i)
m 1
x
Taking log on both sides– = Kp 0
x m
log = log k + x log p x
m = Kp ∞
On comparing with– m
y = C + mx x
C = logk = 0.4771 or k=3 Thus, vs p is a parallel line to x-axis
m
So, from equation (i)–
x
= 3× (4) 2 = 48. (∵ k = 3, p = 4)
m
87. Adsorption is accompanied by
(a) decrease in enthalpy and decrease in entropy
(b) increase in enthalpy and decrease in entropy
(c) decrease in enthalpy and increase in entropy
(d) increase in enthalpy and increase in entropy
(e) no change in enthalpy and entropy
Kerala CEE-2020 89. The adsorption of inert gases on the surface of
Ans. (a) : Adsorption takes place due to unbalanced activated charcoal increases with
forces on the solid surface. When some substances (a) decrease of both atomic mass and
collide with the solid surface, they are attracted by these temperature.
unbalanced forces and stay on the solid surface.
(b) increase of both atomic mass and
Adsorption is an exothermic process. When adsorbate
adsorbed on the surface, the energy of adsorbent temperature.
decreases and this results in the evolution of heat. (c) increase of atomic mass and decrease in
Adsorption also involves decrease in entropy because temperature.
when gas adsorbed randomness decreases. (d) decrease of atomic mass and increase in
88. Freundlich adsorption isotherm is given by the temperature.
x 1 COMEDK-2019
expression = kp n which of the following Ans. (c) : The adsorption of inert gases on the surface
m
conclusions can be drawn from this expression. of activated charcoal increases with atomic mass and
according to the Le Chatelier's principal decrease with
1
(i) When = 0, the adsorption is independent of temperature. The gas which is more easily liquefiable is
n more readily adsorbed.
pressure.
90. Which of the following statement is correct for
1 oleum?
(ii) When = 0, the adsorption is directly
n (a) It is prepared by adsorption of SO3 in conc.
proportional to pressure, H2SO4
x (b) It contains O–O groups
(iii) When n=0, vs p is a parallel line to x-axis.
m (c) It has six OH groups
x (d) None of these
(iv) When n=0, plot of vs p is a curve
m AIIMS-25.05.2019 (Evening)
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Ans. (a): Oleum (H2S2O7) can prepared by absorption (a) CH4 (b) SO2
of SO3 in conc. H2SO4 as follows. (c) CO2 (d) H2
SO3 + H2SO4→H2S2O7 JEE Main 2019, 2 Jan Shift-I
oleum Ans. (d) : The lesser the value of the critical
O O temperature of gases the lesser will be the extents of
|| || adsorption.
HO − S − O − S − OH H2 has the lowest value of critical temperature and
|| ||
O O shows least adsorption on a definite amount of charcoal.
Thus, it has no O−O bond and has 2-OH groups. i.e. - 33K
91. 3.6 g of oxygen is adsorbed on 1.2 g of metal 94. In adsorption of oxalic acid an activated
powder. What volume of oxygen adsorbed per charcoal the activated charcoal is-
gram of the adsorbent at 1 atm and 273 K? (a) Adsorber (b) Asorbate
(a) 0.9 Lg–1 (b) 1 Lg–1 (c) Adsorbent (d) Occlusion
–1
(c) 2.0 Lg (d) None of these BCECE-2018
BITSAT – 2019
Ans. (c) : Adsorption is the phenomenon of attracting
Ans. (c) : Mass of O2 absorbed per gram of adsorbent and retaining the molecules of a substance on the
3.6 surface of solid or liquid resulting into higher
= =3
1.2 concentration of molecules on the surface. Thus, the
No. of moles of O2 absorbed per gram of substance adsorbed on the surface is called adsorbate
adsorbent and the substance on which it is adsorbed is called is
3 adsorbent so, activated charcoal is adsorbent here
= because oxalic acid is adsorbed on its surface.
32
Volume of O2 absorbed per gram of adsorbent 95. Adsorption of gases on solid surface is
PV = nRT generally exothermic because
(a) Enthalpy is positive
nRT
V= (b) Entropy decreases
P (c) Entropy increases
3 0.0821× 273 (d) Free energy increases
= ×
32 1 BCECE-2018
=2.1 L/g
Ans. (b) : Entropy is defined as the measure of a
92. The correct match between item-I and Item-II system’s thermal energy per unit temperature. Entropy
is energy decreases or become negative when adsorption
Item-I Item-II is exothermic in nature as a gas is adsorbed on the
(A) Benzaldehyde (P) Dynamic phase surface, the freedom of movement of its molecule
(B) Alumina (Q) Adsorbent becomes restricted.
(C) Acetonitrile (R) Adsorbate
96. Which of the statements is true regarding
(a) (A)→(R); (B)→(Q); (C)→(P)
chemisorptions of a gas on a solid surface?
(b) (A)→(P); (B)→(R); (C)→(Q)
(a) This type of adsorption first increases with
(c) (A)→(Q); (B)→(P); (C)→(R) increase of temperature.
(d) (A)→(Q); (B)→(R); (C)→(S) (b) No compound formation takes place in this
JEE Main 2019, 9 Jan Shift-II case.
Ans. (a) : Benzaldehyde is adsorbed and act as an (c) The forces operating in this are weak Van der
adsorbate. Alumina is highly porous substances that can Waal's forces.
adsorbs another substance and hence act as an
(d) It forms multimolecular layers of gas
adsorbent. Acetonitrile is used as a dynamic phase in
chromatography. molecules on the surface.
Hence, correct match is– J & K CET-(2018)
Item-I Item-II Ans. (a) : Chemisorption involves strong valence bond
Benzaldehyde – Adsorbate forces and monolayered. It first increases with increase
Alumina – Adsorbent in temperature and then decreases after certain
Acetonitrile – Dynamic phase temperature.
93. Given, 97. Which of the following statement is true about
Gas : H 2, CH4, CO2, SO2 the adsorption?
Critical 33 190 304 630 (a) ∆H < 0 and ∆ S < 0 (b) ∆H > 0 and ∆ S < 0
Temp./K (c) ∆H < 0 and ∆ S > 0 (d) ∆H = 0 and ∆ S < 0
On the basis of data given above, predict which (e) ∆H = 0 and ∆ S > 0
of the following gases shows least adsorption on
a definite amount of charcoal? Kerala CEE-2018

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Ans. (a) : During adsorption, there is always decrease
in residual forces of the surface i.e., there is decrease in
surface energy which appears as heat. Adsorption, is
invariably accompanied by evolution of heat i.e. it is an
exothermic process. In other words, ∆H of adsorption is
always negative.
When a gas is adsorbed, the freedom of movement of its
molecules becomes restricted. This cause decrease in
the entropy of the gas after adsorption i.e. ∆S is
negative.
98. Which of the following statement is not
applicable to chemisorptions?
(a) It is highly specific
(b) It is slow
(c) It is independent of temperature
(d) It is irreversible.
COMEDK-2017
Ans. (c) : Chemisorption is a kind of chemical
absorption in which the gas molecules or atoms are held
to the solid surface by chemical bond. The temperature
is increases then chemisorptions also increases.
Therefore option (c) is not applicable to chemisorptions.
99. The rate of chemisorption of a gas
(a) Decreases with increasing pressure
(b) Increases with increasing pressure
(c) Is independent of pressure
(d) Is independent of temperature
AMU-2017
Ans. (b) : The rate of Chemisorption of Substance
depends upon the flux of chemical species incident on
that surface.
Thus rate of Chemisorption of gas increases with
increasing pressure and acoording to Li Chatelier's
principal chemisorptions of gas increase with
temperature.
100. Select the incorrect statement
(a) Physical adsorption is reversible, while
chemical is irreversible.
(b) High pressure favors physical adsorption
while low pressure favors chemical
adsorption.
(c) Physical adsorption is not specific, while
chemical adsorption is highly specific
(d) High activation energy is required in
chemical adsorption.
BCECE-2017
Ans. (b) : Physical as well as chemical both the
adsorptions as favoured by high pressure. High pressure
favors physical adsorption while low pressure favors
chemical adsorption because during adsorption, volume
of gases decreases along with liberation of heat.
However, the point of difference is that decrease in
pressure cause desorption in case of physical adsorption
but not in the case of chemical adsorption.
101. Which statement is true?
(a) The adsorption of H2 by platinum black is
known as sorption
(b) The adsorption of H2 by charcoal is know as
occlusion
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(c) The adsorption of H2 by platinum black is
known as occlusion
(d) The absorption of H2 by charcoal is known as
chemisorptions
CG PET -2017
Ans. (c) : The adsorption of a gas on a metal surface is
know as occlusion.
∴ Adsorption of H2 by charcoal is know as occlusion
102. If the adsorption of a gas on solid metal surface
is spontaneous and exothermic, then
(a) H increases (b) S increases
(c) G increases (d) S decreases
CG PET -2017
Ans. (d) : If adsorption of a gas on solid- metal surface
is spontaneous and exothermic then more and more
energy will comes out means negative values of H
increases and movement of gas particles decreases
means ∆S decreases. Hence correct option is entropy
decreases.
103. Which one of the following processes does not
use adsorption?
(a) Froth floatation process
(b) Chromatography
(c) Decolourisation of sugar liquors
(d) Dissolution of sugar in water
J & K CET-2017
Ans. (d) : Dissolution of sugar in water is the process in
which adsorption is not used.
104. Which of the following is not a favourable
condition for physical adsorption?
(a) High temperature
(b) High pressure
(c) Higher critical temperature of adsorbate
(d) Low temperature
Karnataka CET-2017
Ans. (a) : During adsorption, there is always a decrease
in residual forces of the surface, i.e. there is a decrease
in surface energy which appears as heat. Adsorption,
therefore, is invariably an exothermic process. In other
words, ∆H of adsorption is always negative. The
amount of gas adsorbed by a solid depends on the
nature of gas, In general, easily liquefiable gases (i.e,
with higher critical temperature) are readily adsorbed as
van der Waal's, forces are stronger near the critical
temperature.
In adsorption, more of gas is adsorbed when pressure is
increased as the volume of the gas decreases (by Le
Chatelier principle) and the gas can be removed by
decreasing pressure. Since the adsorption process is
exothermic, the physical adsorption occurs readily at
low temperature and decrease with increasing
temperature.
105. Which of the following is true for spontaneous
adsorption of H2 gas without dissociation on
solid surface
(a) Process is exothermic and ∆S < 0
(b) Process is endothermic and ∆S > 0
(c) Process is exothermic and ∆S > 0
(d) Process is endothermic and ∆S < 0
TS EAMCET-2017
YCT
Ans. (a) : Adsorption of H2 gas on solid surface is
exothermic and entropy decreases in the process.
∴ ∆S < 0
106. There are certain properties related to
adsorption:
(i) reversible
(ii) formation of unimolecular layer
(iii) low heat of adsorption
(iv) occurs at low temperature and decreases with
increasing temperature
Which of the above properties are for
physical adsorption?
(a) I, II, III (b) I, III, IV
(c) II, III, IV (d) I, III
AMU-2016
Ans. (b) : Properties of physical adsorption are:
(a) It is reversible
(b) Result into multimolecular layer not unimolecuolar
layer.
(c) Low heat of adsorption
(d) Occurs at low temperature and decreases with
increasing temperature
107. On the basis of Langmuir adsorption isotherm
the amount of gas adsorbed at very high
pressure
(a) Reaches a constant limiting value
(b) Goes on increasing with pressure
(c) Goes on decreasing with pressure
(d) First increasing and then decreasing with
pressure
JIPMER-2016
Ans. (a) : According to Langmuir adsorption isotherm
the amount of gas adsorbed at very high pressure
reaches a constant limiting value.
108. In which one of the following properties,
physisorption and chemisorption resemble each
other?
(a) Force of attraction
(b) Enthalpy of adsorption
(c) Temperature effect
(d) Effect of surface area
(e) Number of adsorption layers
Kerala CEE-2016
Ans. (d) : Physical and chemical adsorption resemble
only in effect of surface area, as –
(a) Force of attraction is more in case of chemical
adsorption.
(b) Enthalpy of adsorption is more negative for
chemical adsorption.
(c) Chemical adsorption depends on activation energy.
Thus, it initially increases then decreases for increase in
temperature, while physical adsorption only decreases
with the increase in temperature.
(e)Physical adsorption is multi layered while chemical
adsorption is single layer adsorption.
109. 3 g of activated charcoal was added to 50 mL of
acetic acid solution (0.06 N) in a flask. After an
hour it was filtered and the strength of the
filtrate was found to be 0.042 N. The amount of
acetic acid adsorbed (per gram of charcoal) is
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(a) 18 mg (b) 36 mg
(c) 42 mg (d) 54 mg
JEE Main 2015
Ans. (a) : Given,
Initial strength of acetic acid = 0.06 N
Final strength = 0.042 N
Volume given = 50 mL
∴ Initial m moles of CH3COOH = 0.06 × 50 = 3
Final m moles of CH3COOH = 0.042 × 50 = 2.1
∴ m moles of CH3COOH adsorbed,
= 3 – 2.1 = 0.9 m mol
Hence, mass of CH3COOH absorbed per gram of
0.9 × 60
charcoal =
3
(∵ molar mass of CH3COOH = 60 gm mol–1)
54
= = 18 mg
3
110. Which of the following represents physical
adsorption?
JIPMER-2015
Ans. (d) : The amount of adsorption decreases with rise
in temperature in case of physical adsorption.
111. The dispersed phase, dispersion medium and
nature of colloidal solution (lyophilic or
lyophobic) of 'gold sol' respectively are
(a) solid, solid, lyophobic
(b) liquid, liquid, lyophobic
(c) solid, liquid, lyophobic
(d) solid, liquid lyophilic
AP EAMCET-2006
Ans. (c) : Colloidal solution of gold is obtained when
dispersed phase is solid and dispersion medium is
liquid.
Substances like metals cannot be brought into the
colloidal state simply by bringing them in contact with
water and therefore, special methods are devised for the
purpose. Hence, they are known as hydrophobic or
lyophobic colloids.
112. The adsorption of a gas at the boiling point of
the gas follows the isotherm shown in the
figure. Identify the correct thermodynamic
properties at point C.
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(a)∆H = T∆S ; ∆G = 0
(b)∆H > T∆S ; ∆G = +ve
(c)∆H < T∆S ; ∆G = –ve
(d)∆H = T∆S = ∆G = 0
AP EAPCET-23.08.2002, Shift-I
Ans. (a) : The absorption of a gas at the boiling point of
the gas follows the isotherm shown in figure is–
∆H = T∆S and ∆G = 0 (∵ system is at equilibrium)
Note-
∆G < 0 Process is spontaneous
∆G > 0 Process is not spontaneous
∆G = 0 Equilibrium
113. Which of the following statements is false
during adsorption of gas molecule on a metal
surface?
(a) Enthalpy change is positive
(b) Entropy change is negative
(c) Both enthalpy and entropy simultaneously
decreases
(d) Free energy change is negative
TS-EAMCET (Engg.), 05.08.2002 Shift-II
Ans. (a) : Enthalpy of adsorption in negative as heat is
liberated during adsorption. This process is exothermic.
114. In which of the following aspects both physical
adsorption and chemical adsorption, resemble?
Both are
(a) exothermic
(b) multimolecular layered
(c) reversible
(d) found more at high temperature.
SRMJEEE-2012
Ans. (a) : The process of adsorption (Physisorption and
chemisorptions) is always exothermic in nature and
energy released during the process.
115. The extent of physisorption of an adsorbate
increases with
(a) increase in temperature
(b) decrease in surface area of the adsorbent
(c) decrease in pressure of adsorbate
(d) decrease in temperature
AP - EAMCET(MEDICAL) - 2009
Ans. (d) : If accumulation of gas on the surface of a
solid occur on account of weak van der waals forces,
then adsorption is termed as physical adsorption or
physisorption the extent of adsorption increases with the
increase of surface area of the adsorbent. As we know
adsorption is exothermic process, the physical
adsorption of gas increase with decrease in temperature.
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116. Which of the following is not true for physical
adsorption?
(a) It is reversible
(b) It needs activation energy
(c) It occurs in the form of multilayer adsorption
(d) It increases with increase of partial pressure
of the adsorbate gas
TS EAMCET 10.08.2012, Shift-II
Ans. (b) : • Amount of adsorption decreases with
increase of temperature and increase with increase of
pressure. So it is a reversible process
• Multilayer formation has been observed when mole
cules are adsorbed through weak forces in physical
adsorption.
• Physical adsorption occurs rapidly because it dose
not require an activation energy
117. Assertion (A) : The property of adsorption is
shown to a great extent by solids than liquids
Reason (R) : Solids like charcoal, silica can act
as good adsorbents
(a) A and R are correct and R is the correct
explanation for A
(b) A and R are correct but R is not the correct
explanation for A
(c) A is correct, R is wrong
(d) A is wrong, R is correct
AP EAPCET 24.08.2012, Shift-I
Ans. (b) : As we know that – θ ∝ surface area
Where- θ = extent of adsorption.
Hence, we can say that if we increase the surface area of
solid then the extent of adsorption is also increases.
So, both assertion and reason are correct. But the reason
(R) is not the correct explanation for A.
118. Which of the following is NOT TRUE for the
adsorption of a gas on a solid?
(a) Increase in temperature favours adsorption.
(b) Enthalpy change is negative.
(c) Adsorption is a surface phenomenon.
(d) Entropy change is negative.
COMEDK-2012
Ans. (a) : Adsorption is defined as a process involving
equilibrium between two opposing processes adsorption
and desorption.
For forward process reaction adsorption is exothermic
according to Le chatelier's principle it will decrease
with increase in temperature.
119. Which of the following is not correct?
(a) Enthalpy of physical adsorption is less
compared to enthalpy of chemical adsorption
(b) Milk is an example for emulsion
(c) Physical adsorption increases with the
increase in temperature
(d) Smoke is an aerosol
AP EAMCET (Medical), 2006
Ans. (c) : Enthalpy of adsorption is low in
physisorption whereas enthalpy of adsorption is high
(80 - 240 kJmol–1) in the chemisorptions.
Hence, statement (a) is true.
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(b) Dispersed phase and dispersion medium are both
liquid. Thus, milk is the type of colloid of emulsion.
Hence, statement (b) is true.
(c) As we know physical adsorption decreases with
increase in temperature.
Hence, the statement (c) is false.
(d) Smoke is the aerosol colloid in which dispersion
phase and dispersion medium are solid and gas
respectively. Thus, statement (d) is true.
120. From the following, which is not a surface
phenomenon?
(a) Water and its vapour in a closed vessel.
(b) Heterogeneous catalysis.
(c) Crystallization.
(d) Corrosion.
GUJCET-2008
Ans. (c) : The phenomenon that takes place at the
surface, are termed as surface phenomenon. Among the
given processes, crystallization takes place in the bulk,
not at the surface, so it is not a surface phenomenon.
121. Position of non-polar and polar part in micelle
is
(a) Polar at outer surface and non-polar at inner
surface
(b) Polar at inner surface and non-polar at outer
surface
(c) Distributed all over the surface
(d) Present in the surface only
BITSAT – 2011
Ans. (a) : The structure contain hydrophilic or polar
region (head) and hydrophobic or non-polar region
(tail).
Micelles are formed in aqueous solution where by the
polar region faces the outside surface of the micelle and
the non-polar region forms the core.
122. At high pressure, the entire surface gets
covered by a monomolecular layer of the gas
follows
(a) three-halved order (b) second-order
(c) first-order (d) zero-order
BITSAT – 2013
Ans. (d) : At high pressure the extent of adsorption
follows zero order kinetics.
123. Which of the following gas molecules have
maximum value of enthalpy of physisorption?
(a) C2H6 (b) Ne
(c) H2O (d) H2
BITSAT – 2012
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Ans. (c) : A gas can be liquefied when the gas's
temperature is below critical temperature by cooling.
Easily liquefiable gas have maximum value of enthalpy
of physisorption. So, maximum value of enthalpy is of
water here.
124. According to the adsorption theory of catalysis,
the speed of the reaction increase because
(a) the concentration of reactant molecules at the
active centers of the catalyst becomes high
due to adsorption
(b) in the process of adsorption, the activation
energy of the molecules becomes large
(c) absorption produces heat which increases the
speed of the reaction
(d) adsorption lowers the activation energy of the
reaction
CG PET -2007
1
Ans. (d) : Rate of reaction ∝
activation energy
According to adsorption catalysis, the rate of the
reaction increases because adsorption lowers the
activation energy of the reaction.
125. In chemical adsorption, how many layers are
adsorbed?
(a) One (b) Two
(c) Multi (d) Zero
CG PET -2005
Ans. (a) : Chemical absorption is a kind of adsorption
which involves a chemical reaction between the surface
and the adsorbate.
In chemical adsorption only one layer is adsorbed.
126. Which of the following statement is incorrect
for physical adsorption?
(a) Monomolecular layer forms on the adsorbent
(b) It is instantaneous
(c) Less activation energy is required for it
(d) Generally it results at low temperature and
adsorption decreases with increase in
temperature
GUJCET-2014
Ans. (a) : Physical adsorption is an instantaneous
process in which van der wall’s forces exist between the
adsorbate and adsorbent. Thus, activation energy of
such adsorption is low and it results in the formation of
multi molecular layer. Physical adsorption occurs at low
temperature and decreases with rise in temperature.
• Chemical Absorptions is monomolecular layer
absorption.
126. Which one of the following statements is not
true about enzymes?
(a) Enzymes are non-specific for a reaction and
substrate.
(b) Almost all enzymes are proteins.
(c) Enzymes work as catalysts by lowering the
activation energy of a biochemical reaction.
(d) The action of enzymes is temperature and pH
specific.
JEE Main 2012, 20 July Shift-II
YCT
Ans. (a) : Ans. (c) : Weight of 50 mL of M oxalic acid
(a) Enzymes are very-specific for a reaction to give a N×E×W
desirable product. w= (Here, N = 1M)
1000
(b) The enzymes are the tertiary and quaternary
1× 126 × 50
structure of the protein so, almost all enzymes are =
protein 1000
(c) Enzyme catalyze the biochemical reaction they = 6.3g
increase the rate of reaction by lowering the Similarly, weight of 50 ml of 0.5 M oxalic acid
activation barrier. 0.5 × 126 × 50
(d) Temperature and pH plays an important role in =
1000
enzyme activity, enzymes are often active only in a
= 3.15g
narrow pH range
Adsorbed oxalic acid on
128. Which one of the following characteristics is
0.5g charcoal = 6.3 – 3.15 = 3.15 g
not correct for physical adsorption?
(a) Adsorption on solids is reversible Amount of oxalic acid adsorbed per gram of charcoal
(b) Adsorption increases with increase in 3.15
= = 6.3 g
temperature 0.5
(c) Adsorption is spontaneous 132. If (x/m) is the mass of adsorbate adsorbed per
(d) Both enthalpy and entropy of adsorption are unit mass of adsorbent, P is the pressure of the
negative. adsorbate gas, and a and b are constants, which
JCECE - 2008 of the following represents "Langmuir
Ans. (b) : Physical adsorption decreases with increase adsorption isotherm"?
in temperature physical adsorption is non-directional, x a 1
reversible, multilayer exothermic process where adsorb (a) log   = log   + log P
ate molecule are held on surface of adsorbent by  
m b a
physical forces such as Van-der Waal’s forces. x b 1
(b) = +
Van-der wall’s interaction cause these surface atoms to m a aP
be reactive, causing them to attract liquids, vapours and x 1 + bP
gases in order to satisfy their atomic force inbalance. (c) =
The attracted molecules fill in the pores on the surface m aP
of the solid when adsorption occurs. 1 a P
(d) = +
129. What is the name of a phenomenon in which (x / m) b a
both adsorption and absorption takes places? 1 b 1
(a) Chemisorption (b) Physisorption (e) = +
(x / m) a aP
(c) Desorption (d) Sorption
Kerala CEE-2006
JCECE - 2012
Ans. (d) : When adsorption and absorption both takes x aP
Ans. (e) : =
place simultaneously, the phenomenon is called m 1 + bP
sorption. 1 1 + bP 1 bP 1 b
= = + = +
130. Physical adsorption of a gaseous species may x aP aP aP aP a
change to chemical adsorption with m
(a) decrease in temperature
133. Which is correct about physical adsorption?
(b) increase in temperature
(a) High temperature and high pressure favour
(c) increase in surface area of adsorbent
adsorption
(d) decrease in surface area of adsorbent
(b) High temperature and low pressure favour
JCECE - 2013
adsorption
Ans. (b) : On increasing temperature physisorption
(c) Low temperature and high pressure favour
change to chemisorption. At high temperature, gaseous
adsorption
species may dissociate into atoms which are
chemisorbed e.g. N2 on iron surface at ≥ 773 K. (d) Low temperature and low pressure favour
adsorption
131. 50 mL of 1M oxalic acid (molar mass = 126) is
(e) Temperature and pressure have no effect on
shaken with 0.5 g of wood charcoal. The final
concentration of the solution after adsorption is adsorption
0.5 M. What is the amount of oxalic acid Kerala CEE-2012
adsorbed per gram of carbon? Ans. (c) : Adsorption being an exothermic process is
(a) 3.5 (b) .575 favoured by low temperature. Moreover, high pressure
(c) 6.30 (d) 2.60 also favours adsorption because during adsorption
JCECE - 2014 volume of gases decreases along with liberation of heat.
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 Ans. (d) : According to the Hardy Schulze law, the
5. Collidal Solution effective ions of the electrolytes in bringing about
coagulation are those which carry a charge opposite to
that of colloidal particles. Greater the valency of
134. Milk is an example of which of the following coagulation, greater is its power to bring about
(a) True solution (b) Gel coagulation.
(c) Suspension (d) Emulsion Hence, the electric field subjected to the coagulation
J & K CET-2015, 2001 power should be in the order of AlCl3 > BaCl2 > NaCl
MPPET - 2012, COMEDK-2011 139. Which has least gold number ?
MPPET-2008 (a) Gelatin (b) Starch
Ans. (d) : Emulsion is defined as mixture of two or (c) Albumin (d) Blood
more liquids in which one is present as droplets of UP CPMT-2006, COMEDK 2016
microscopic or ultramicroscopic size. Milk is an
example of emulsion. Ans. (a) : The gold number of the given compound is
Gelatin – 0.005 to 0.01
135. Gold numbers of protective colloids A,B,C and
D are 0.50, 0.01, 0.10 and 0.005 respectively. Starch – 25 to 50
The correct order of their protective powers is Albumin – 0.10 to 0.2
(a) A < C < B < D (b) B < D < A < C Blood or – 0.03 to 0.07
(c) D < A < C < B (d) C < B < D < A hemoglobin
JCECE - 2017, AIIMS-2015 So, gelatin has the least gold number.
AIEEE 2008 140. The colloidal solution is purified by the
Ans. (a) : More is the gold number less is the protective following process:
power of colloids. Hence, the correct order is as follows (a) disintegration (b) peptization
A < C < B < D (c) filtration (d) dialysis
0.50 0.10 0.01 0.005 AP EAPCET 24.08.2021 Shift-II
MPPET - 2002
136. Peptisation is the process in which ...........
(a) Suspension is converted into true solution. Ans. (d) : Colloidal solution can be purified by dialysis.
(b) Precipitates dissolve to give true solution. Dialysis is a process of separating a crystalloid from a
(c) Colloid particles gets settled as precipitates. colloid by diffusion or filtration through a fine
membrane.
(d) Precipitates are converted into colloid.
The process of dialysis can be quickened by using hot
JEE Main 2019, 2 April Shift-I water (hot dialysis) or by applying on electric field
COMEDK 2012, GUJCET-2007 (electrodialysis).
Ans. (d) : Peptization is a process of passing of a 141. Which of the following is lyophobic colloidal
precipitate in to colloidal particles on adding suitable solution?
electrolyte. The added electrolyte is known as peptizing (a) Aqueous starch solution
agent.
(b) Aqueous protein solution
e.g.: A reddish brown colored colloidal solution is
obtained by adding small quantity of ferric chloride (c) Gold sol
solution to the freshly precipitated ferric hydroxide. (d) Polymer solutions in some organic solvents
AIIMS-2008, A.P.EAMCET/2004
137. Which of the following indicates the charge on
colloidal particles? Ans. (c) : 'Gold sol' is lyophobic colloidal solution. Its
(a) Tyndall effect (b) Brownian movement sol can be easily coagulated. Lyophobic sol are those
(c) Electrophoriesis (d) Electrolysis sol in which the particles of the dispersed phase have
little affinity for the particles of the dispersion medium.
J & K CET-2007, AMU–2001
142. Sulphur solution is a type of
Ans. (c) : The phenomenon involving the migration of
colloidal particles under the influence of electric field (a) emulsion
towards the oppositely charged electrode is called (b) multimolecular colloid
electrophoresis. This is used to determine the charge on (c) lyophilic colloid
colloidal particles. (d) macromolecular colloid.
138. A colloidal solution is subjected to an electric COMEDK-2015, 2014
field than colloidal particles more towards AMU–2006
anode. The amount of electrolytes of BaCl2, Ans. (b) : Sulphur solution is a type of multimolecular
and NaCl required to coagulate the given colloid as it consists of particles containing more S8
colloid is in the order sulpur molecules.
(a) NaCl > BaCl2 > AlCl3 143. Given below are two statements : one is
(b) BaCl2 > AlCl3 > NaCl labelled as Assertion A and The other is
(c) AlCl3 = NaCl = BaCl2 labelled as Reason R.
(d) AlCl3 > BaCl2 > NaCl Assertion A: Finest gold is red in colour, as the
Kerala CEE-29.08.2021 size of the particles increases, it appears purple
AIIMS-2013 then blue and finally gold.
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 Assertion R : The colour of the colloidal
solution depends on the wavelength of light
scattered by the dispersed particles.
In the light of the above statements, choose the
most appropriate answer from the options
given below;
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct
explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are true but R is NOT the
correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true
JEE Main-26.07.2022, Shift-II
Ans. (a) : The Colour of colloidal solution on the
wavelength of light scattered by the dispersed particles.
The wavelength of light further depends on the colloidal
solution and nature of the particles.
Finest gold sol is red in colour As size of the particles
increases it becomes purple then blue and finally golden
yellow.
144. Colloidal solution commonly used in the
treatment of skin disease is
(a) Colloidal Gold
(b) Colloidal Antimony
(c) Colloidal Sulphur
(d) Colloidal Silver
Karnataka CET-17.06.2022, Shift-II
Ans. (c) : Correct answer is (c) colloidal sulphur.
145. The macromolecular colloids of the following
are
I. Starch solution
II. Sulphur sol
III. Synthetic detergent
IV. Synthetic rubber
(a) I, II (b) II, III
(c) III, IV (d) I, IV
AP EAMCET-04.07.2022, Shift-II
Ans. (d) : Macro-molecular colloids:– substance form
large molecular whose dimensions are comparable to
these of colloidal particles. Such molecular have very
high molecular masses and are termed as macro-
molecular. When such substance is dispersed in suitable
dispersion medium, the resulting colloidal solutions are
known as Marco-molecular colloids.
For example, starch, proteins gelatin, cellulose, nucleic
acid etc. synthetic polymers such as plyethylene,
polypropylene, synthetic rubber etc. also form Marco-
molecular colloids when dispensed in suitable solvents.
146. Assertion (A) :- Animal skins are colloidal in
nature
Reason (R) :- Animal skin has positively
charged particles.
(a) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the
correct explanation of (A)
(b) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is not
the correct explanation of (A)
(c) (A) is correct but (R) is incorrect
(d) (A) is incorrect but (R) is correct
AP EAMCET-04.07.2022, Shift-II
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Ans. (b) : The animal hides are of colloidal nature for
example, when a hide with positively charged particles
is sacked in tannin which contains negatively charged
colloidal particles, mutual coagulation occurs and this
results in the hardening of leather. The process is known
as tanning.
147. The diameters range of colloidal particles is
approximately.
(a) 1 to 1000 nm (b) 1000 to 2000 mm
(c) 2000 to 3000 mm (d) 3000 to 4000 mm
AP EAMCET-04.07.2022, Shift-I
Ans. (a) : The size range of colloidal particles is
generally larger than true solution and suspension,
colloidal particles range in diameter from 1 - 1000
nanometers.
148. Photographic plates are prepared by coating
emulsion of which of the following in gelatin.
(a) AgBr (b) CuBr
(c) ZnB2 (d) FeBr2
AP EAMCET-04.07.2022, Shift-I
Ans. (a) : Photographic films are prepared by coating
an emulsion of the light sensitive silver bromide (Ag
Br) in gelatine over glass plates or celluloid films.
149. The correct statements with respect to dialysis
of colloidal solution are
I. Colloidal particles can pass through the
membrane
II. Animal bladder can be used as membrane
III. Cellophane is not used as membrane
IV. Ions or small molecules can diffuse
through membrane into water
(a) I, II only (b) II, III only
(c) III, IV only (d) II, IV only
AP EAMCET-07.07.2022, Shift-I
Ans. (d) : Dialysis of colloidal solution are statement I
and III is incorrect because
• Colloidal particles to stay in the member and
because these particles are unable to pass through the
small pores of the membrane.
• Semi permeable membranes include parchment and
cellophane.
Hence statement II and IV is correct so option (d) is
correct.
150. The process in which colloids, when subjected
to DC electric field move towards an electrode
is
(a) Brownian movement (b) Tyndall effect
(c) Peptization (d) Electrophoresis
TS-EAMCET-20.07.2022, Shift-II
Ans. (d) : All of the particles of a given colloid take on
the same charge (either positive or negative) and thus
are repelled by one another. If an electric potential is
applied to a colloid, the charged colloidal particles
move toward the oppositely charged electrode, this
migration is called electrophoresis.
151. Which of the following does not show Tyndall
effect?
(a) Clouds (b) Milk
(c) Sugar solution (d) Suspension
TS-EAMCET-19.07.2022, Shift-I
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Ans. (c) : When the sky is overcast, the sunlight pauses
through the turbid layer of the clouds, resulting in
scattered & diffused light on the ground. This does not
exhibit Tyndale effect.
152. The colloidal solution used to treat stomach
disorders is
(a) Silver sol (b) Antimony sol
(c) Milk of magnesia (d) Gold sol
AP EAMCET-05.07.2022, Shift-II
Ans. (c) : The colloidal solution use to treat stomach
disorder is milk of magnesia.
Silver solution is used in eye lotion colloidal antimony
is used to cure Kalazar.
153. Assertion (A) :- Colloidal particles pass through
ordinary filter paper.
Reason (R) :- Ultra filtration is a slow process
(a) Both (A) and (R) are correct (R) is the correct
explanation of (A).
(b) Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the
correct explanation of (A)
(c) (A) is correct but (R) is incorrect
(d) (A) is incorrect but (R) is correct
AP EAPCET-12.07.2022, Shift-II
Ans. (b) : Due to is smaller size, colloidal particles
cannot be seen by our naked eyes. Hence colloidal
particles pass through ordinary filter paper.
Ultra fillration is that is reduces the size of the pores of
the filter paper so that the colloidal particles can not
pass through it ultra filtration is a slow process.
154. Which of the following methods are used for
the coagulation of lyophobic colloidal
solutions?
I. Cooling
II. Electrophoresis
III. Mixing two oppositely charged sols
IV. Dialysis for short duration
(a) I, II (b) II, III
(c) III, IV (d) II, IV
AP EAPCET-12.07.2022, Shift-I
Ans. (b) : The process of settling of colloidal particles
is called coagulation.
Methods for coagulation of lyophobie
Colloidal solution are
(1) Electrophoresis –in this method, the colloidal
particles move towards the oppositely charged
electrode. When these cone in contact with the electrode
for long these are discharged and precipitated.
(2) Mixing two oppositely charge solutions – when
these are mixed in equal proportions, neutralize their
charges and get precipitated.
155. Smoke is an example of which type of colloid?
(a) sol (b) Aerosol
(c) Foam (d) Solid sol
AP EAPCET-11.07.2022, Shift-II
Ans. (b) : Smoke is an example of solid aerosol in
which dispersed phase is solid and dispersion medium is
gas.
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156. The correct property of colloidal solutions
when compared to that of true solutions is
(a) Lower osmotic pressure
(b) High depression in freezing point
(c) High elevation in boiling point
(d) High Vapour pressure
AP EAPCET-11.07.2022, Shift-I
Ans. (a) : Osmotic pressure of colloidal solution is
lower than true solution of same concentration.
157. Relatively which conditions favour the faster
Brownian movement of colloidal particles in
solution?
(a) Smaller size and higher viscosity
(b) Smaller size and lesser viscosity
(c) Bigger size and higher viscosity
(d) Bigger size and lesser viscosity
AP EAMCET-08.07.2022, Shift-I
Ans. (b) : Smaller size and lesser viscosity favour the
faster Brownian movement of colloidal particles in
solution. This motion is independent of the Nature of
the colloid.
158. Which colloidal sol results, when highly diluted
solution of AgNO3 is added to highly diluted KI
solution ?
(a) AgI / NO3− (b) AgI / K+
(c) AgI / Ag +
(d) AgI / I–
GUJCET-2022
Ans. (c): When a dilute solution of potassium iodide is
added to a slight excess of dilute solution of silver
nitrate, a positive charged sol of silver is formed. It is
due to the adsorption of Ag+ ion from the dispersion
medium on the precipitate of silver iodide (AgI).
However, when a dilute solution of silver nitrate is
added to slight excess of dilute solution of potassium
iodide, a negatively charged sol of silver iodide is
formed. It is due to the adsorption of iodide ion from the
dispersion medium on the precipitate of silver iodide.
159. In which colloids both Lyophilic and
Lyophobic parts present ?
(a) Micelle (b) Gold sol
(c) Rubber sol (d) Sol of As2S3
GUJCET-2022
Ans. (b): Gold sol are Lyophobic in nature.
160. The INCORRECT statements below regarding
colloidal solutions is:
(a) A colloidal solution shows colligative
properties.
(b) A colloidal solution shows Brownian motion
of colloidal particles.
(c) The flocculating power of Al3+ is more than
that of Na+.
(d) An ordinary filter paper can stop the flow of
colloidal particles.
JEE Main 6.03.2021, Shift-II
Ans. (d) : (A) The statement is true because all
colloidal solution shows the properties of colligative.
(B) The colloidal solution exhibit the Brownian
movement due to the collision of water molecules
with colloidal particle.
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(C) According to the hardy Schulze rule - Greater the 165. Lyophilic sols are more stable than lyophobic
valiancy of the flocculating ion added the greater is sols because
its power to cause precipitation due to which Al3+ (a) there is a strong electrostatic repulsion
has more flocculating power than Na+. between the negatively charged colloidal
(D) An ordinary filter paper can stop the flow of particles.
colloidal particles. This is incorrect statement (b) the colloidal particles have positive charge.
regarding colloidal solutions. (c) the colloidal particles have no charge.
161. Which among the following sols are (d) the colloidal particles are solvated.
hydrophobic sols? JEE Main 2021, 27 Aug Shift-II
(i) Protein (ii) Gold Ans. (d) : The stability of lyophilic sols is due to the
(iii) Gum (iv) Fe(OH)3 presence of a charge and the solvation of colloidal
particles. On the other hand, the stability of lyophobic
Options
sols is only because of the presence of a charge. Thus,
(a) (i), (ii) & (iii) only (b) (ii) & (iii) only the lyophilic sol is more stable than lyophobic sol due to
(c) (i) & (iv) only (d) (ii) & (iv) only the extensive solvation.
AP EAPCET-6 Sep. 2021, Shift-II 166. Tyndall effect is more effectively shown by
Ans. (d) : When substance such as metals and their (a) true solution (b) lyophilic colloid
sulphides are mixed with the dispersion medium they do (c) lyophobic colloid (d) suspension
not form colloidal sols. Their colloidal sols can be JEE Main 2021, 27 Aug Shift-I
prepared only by special methods such sols are called
Ans. (c) : Tyndall effect is shown by lyophobic (means
lyophobic sols. These are irreversible in nature. For liquid hating) this is because they in their motion are
example:– Sols of metals constantly struck by the particles of liquid, hence we
So, Gold and Fe(OH)3 is a hydrophobic sols. observe a random motion in the lyophobic colloids.
162. The nature of charge on resulting colloidal 167. The sol given below with negatively charged
particles when FeCl3 is added to excess of hot colloidal particles is
water is (a) FeCl3 added to hot water
(a) Positive (b) Kl added to AgO3 solution
(b) Sometimes positive and sometimes negative (c) AgNO3 added to Kl solution
(c) Neutral (d) Al2O3.xH2O in water
(d) Negative JEE Main 2021, 26 Aug Shift-II
JEE Main 2021, 26 Feb Shift-II Ans. (c) : Colloidal soln – Depending upon the nature
Ans. (a) : If FeCl3 is added to hot water, a positively of charge on the particles of the disperesed phase.
charged sol of hydrated ferric oxide is formed due to the
adsorption of Fe3+ ions.
Fe2O3.xH2O/Fe3+
Positively charged
163. Which one of the following statements is false
for hydrophilic sols?
(a) They do not require electrolytes for stability.
(b) These sols are reversible in nature.
(c) Their viscosity is of the order of that of H2O. 168. Match List I with List II.
(d) The sols cannot be easily coagulated. List-I List-II
JEE Main 2021, 25 Feb Shift-II
(A) Cheese I. Dispersion of
Ans. (c): The viscosity of hydrophilic sol is greater than liquid in liquid
viscosity of H2O.
(B) Pumice stone II. Dispersion of
Hydrophilic sol is more stable so can it be easily liquid in gas
coagulated.
(C) Hair cream III. Dispersion of
Hydrophilic sols are reversible sols. No electrolytes are gas in solid
required to stabilize hydrophilic sol.
(D) Cloud IV. Dispersion of
164. The charges on the colloidal CdS sol and TiO2 liquid in solid
sol are, respectively
Choose the most appropriate answer from the
(a) positive and positive options given below.
(b) positive and negative A B C D
(c) negative and negative (a) IV III II I
(d) negative and positive (b) IV I III II
JEE Main 2021, 8 March Shift-II (c) III IV I II
Ans. (d) : Cds → Sulphide sol → Negative sol. (d) IV III I II
TiO2 → Oxide sol → Positive sol JEE Main 2021, 25 July Shift-II

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 Ans. (d) :
List-I List-II
Cheese Dispersion of liquid in solid
Pumice stone Dispersion of gas in solid
Hair cream Dispersion of liquid in liquid
Cloud Dispersion of liquid in gas
169. The protective power of a lyophilic colloidal sol
is expressed in terms of ____
(a) Critical micelle concentration
(b) Standard reduction potential
(c) Gold number
(d) Oxidation number
AP EAPCET 9-08-2021, Shift-II
Ans. (c) : Gold number can be defined as the minimum
amount of lyophillic collid in milligrams, which prevent
the flocculation of 10 ml gold solution by the addition
of ml of 10% NaCl solution.
170. Lyophilic sols are more stable than lyophobic
sols, because
(a) The colloidal particles are not solvated
(b) There is a strong electrostatic interaction
between the colloidal particles
(c) The colloidal particles have no change
(d) The Brownian movement
TS EAMCET 10.08.2021, Shift-I
Ans. (b) : The lyophilic sols are more stable due to
solvent loving nature and form more stable form with
medium of colloidal particle. Where are lyophibic sols
are solvent hating.
171. Tyndall effect is observed when
(a) the diameter of dispersed particles is much
larger than the wavelength of light used
(b) the diameter of dispersed particles is much
smaller than the wavelength of light used
(c) the refractive index of dispersed phase is
greater than that of the dispersion medium
(d) the diameter of dispersed particles is similar
to the wavelength of light used
JEE Main 2020, 3 Sep Shift-I
Ans. (d) : Tyndall effect is due to the fact that colloidal
particles scatter light in all direction is space. This
scattering of light illuminates the path of the beam in
the colloidal dispersion. The bright cone of the light is
called Tyndall cone.
172. A sample of red ink (a colloidal suspension) is
prepared by mixing eosin dye, egg white,
HCHO and water. The component which
ensures stability of the ink sample is
(a) egg white (b) eosin dye
(c) HCHO (d) water
JEE Main 2020, 4 Sep Shift-II
Ans. (a) : The component which ensures the stability of
the ink sample is egg white.
173. Which of the following is used for the
preparation of colloids?
(a) Bredig's Arc method (b) Ostwald process
(c) Mond process (d) van Arkel method
JEE Main 2020, 2 Sep Shift-I
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Ans. (a) : Bredig’s Arc Method is used for preparation
of colloidal sol’s of less reactive metal like Au, Ag, Pt
Electrical disintegration method is also known as
‘Bredig’s arc method. This process involves both
dispersion and condensation.
174. Identify the correct molecular picture showing
what happens at the critical micellar
concentration (CMC) of an aqueous solution of
a surfactant (• polar head: ∼ non-polar tail; •
water).
(a) (C) (b) (B)
(c) (D) (d) (A)
JEE Main 2020, 5 Sep Shift-I
Ans. (c) : Option (c) shows the correct molecular
picture.
175. Kraft temperature is the temperature
(a) below which the aqueous solution of
detergents starts freezing
(b) below which the formation of micelles takes
place
(c) above which the aqueous solution of
detergents starts boiling
(d) above which the formation of micelles takes
place
JEE Main 2020, 6 Sep Shift-II
Ans. (d) : Kraft temperature is the temperature above
which the formation of micelles takes place.
176. Measuring zeta potential is useful in
determining which property of colloidal
solution?
(a) Viscosity
(b) Solubility
(c) Stability of the colloidal particles
(d) Size of the colloidal particles
NEET 2020
Ans. (c) : Zeta potential is useful in determining
stability of the colloidal particle because greater the zeta
potential the stability of colloidal particle is more.
177. The charge on colloidal particles is due to
(a) Presence of electrolyte
(b) Very small size of particles
(c) Adsorption of ions from the solution
(d) Can't be determined
AP EAMCET (Engg.) 2.09.2020, Shift-I
Ans. (c) : The colloidal particles have a tendency to
preferentially adsorb a particular type of ions from the
solution. A colloidal particle usually adsorbs those ions
which are in excess and are common to its own lattice.
This preferential adsorption of a particular type of ions
imparts a particular type of charge to colloidal particles.
YCT
178. Which of the following statements is incorrect? 182. Among the following, the false statement is
1. The property of liquid drops to have minimum (a) Tyndall effect can be used to distinguish
surface area is called surface tension. between a colloidal solution and a true
2. Surface tension of liquids decreases with rise in solution
temperature. (b) It is possible to cause artificial rain by
3. The SI unit of surface tension in Nm–1. throwing electrified sand carrying charge
4. Magnitude of surface tension is less, when there opposite to the one on clouds from an
is strong attractive force between the molecules. aeroplane
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) Lyophilic sol can be coagulated by adding an
(c) 3 (d) 4 electrolyte
AP EAMCET (Engg.) 8.09.2020, Shift-I (d) Latex is a colloidal solution of rubber
Ans. (d) : Statements 2 and 3 are correct, but statement particles which are positively charged
4 is incorrect, because stronger intermolecular attractive JEE Main 2019, 2 Jan Shift-II
force between molecules will give higher magnitude of Ans. (d) : Latex is a colloidal solution of rubber
surface tension. particles which are negatively charged. Rubber is
179. An example for hydrophobic sol among the obtained by coagulation of latex.
following is ......... 183. The aerosol is a kind of colloid in which
(a) gum solution (a) gas is dispersed in liquid
(b) arsenic sulphide solution (b) gas is dispersed in solid
(c) starch solution (c) liquid is dispersed in water
(d) protein solution (d) solid is dispersed in gas
AP EAMCET (Engg.) 8.09.2020, Shift-I JEE Main 2019, 9 April Shift-I
Ans. (b) : Arsenic sulphide solution (As2S3S2–) is a Ans. (d) : The aerosol is a kind of colloid in which solid
hydrophobic solution i.e. it has poor or zero affinity is dispersed in gas e.g. smoke, dust.
towards dispersion medium (H2O). Whereas, solution of
gum, starch and protein are individually hydrophilic in 184. The correct option among the following is
nature as they are natural polymers (dispersed phase). (a) colloidal medicines are more effective,
because they have small surface area.
180. An example of solid sol is
(a) gem stones (b) hair cream (b) brownian motion in colloidal solution is faster
if the viscosity of the solution is very high.
(c) butter (d) paint
(c) addition of alum to water makes it unfit for
JEE Main 2019, Jan Shift-I
drinking.
Ans. (a) : Solid sol consists of solid as both dispersed (d) colloidal particles in lyophobic sols can be
phase and dispersion medium. In gemstones, metal precipitated by electrophoresis.
crystals (salt and oxides of metals) are dispersed in solid
(stone) medium. Hair cream is an emulsion (liquid in JEE Main 2019, 10 April Shift-II
liquid). Butter is a colloidal solution of liquid in solid. Ans. (d) : The stability of the lyophobic sols is due to
Paint is also sol (solid in liquid). the presence of charge on colloidal particles. If
181. Among the colloids cheese (C), milk (M) and somehow the charge is removed the particles will come
smoke (S), the correct combination of the nearer to each other and settle down under gravity
dispersed phase and dispersion medium, The existence of charge on colloidal particles is
respectively is confirmed by the electrophoresis experiment. The
(a) C : liquid in solid; M : liquid in liquid; S : movement of colloidal particles under an applied
solid in gas electric potential is called electrophoresis.
(b) C : solid in liquid; M : liquid in liquid; S : gas 185. Among the following, the incorrect statement
in solid about colloids is
(c) C : liquid in solid; M : liquid in solid; S : (a) They can scatter light
solid in gas (b) They are larger than small molecules and
(d) C : solid in liquid; M : solid in liquid; S : have high molar mass
solid in gas (c) The osmotic pressure of a colloidal solution is
JEE Main 2019, Jan Shift-II of higher order than the true solution at the
same concentration
Ans. (a) :
(d) The range of diameters of colloidal particles
Dispersed Dispersion Type of Examples is between and 000 nm
phase medium colloid
JEE Main 2019, 2 April Shift-II
Liquid Solid Gel Cheese, Ans. (c) : The particles of colloids are bigger aggregates
butter, than those in a true solution. So the number of particles
Jellies in a colloidal solution is lesser than a true solution of
Liquid Liquid Emulsion Milk, Hair same concentration. Hence, the colligative properties of
cream colloidal solutions are smaller than those of true
Solid Gas Aerosol Smoke, dust solutions.

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186. Butter is a colloidal solution of
(a) solid-solid (b) liquid-solid
(c) solid-liquid (d) gas-solid
JIPMER-2019
Ans. (b) : In butter, the dispersed phase is liquid and
dispersion medium is solid. This type of colloid is
called gel. It is called liquid - solid emulsion.
187. Which mixture of the solutions will lead to the
formation of negatively charged colloidal
[ AgI ] I – sol?
(a) 50mL of 0.1M AgNO3 + 50 mL of 0.1M KI
(b) 50mL of 1M AgNO3 + 50 mL of 1.5M KI
(c) 50mL of 1M AgNO3 + 50 mL of 2M KI
(d) 50mL of 2M AgNO3 + 50 mL of 1.5M KI
NEET 2019
Ans. (b) : If Colloidal sol of AgI is prepared by adding
KI solution to Ag NO3 till KI is in slight excess, Iodide
ion ( I − ) will be adsorbed on the surface of AgI thereby
giving a negative charge to the sol.
Ag I + I−  → AgI : I−
(From KI) negative sol
188. Which of the following statement is incorrect
about colloidal solution?
(a) Lyophobic sols are more stable than lyophilic
sols.
(b) Lyophilic colloids have a unique property of
protecting lyophobic colloids.
(c) Lyophilic colloids are more soluble than
lyophilic colloids.
(d) None of these
AIIMS 25 May 2019 (Morning)
Ans. (a): The stability of lyophilic sols is due to the
presence of charge and the solvation of colloidal
particles.
The stability of lyophobic sols is only because of the
presence of a charge. Thus we can say that lyophilic sol
is more stable than lyophobic sol due to the extensive
solvation.
189. Which of the following reaction is used to
prepare colloidal sol by double decomposition?
(a) As 2 O3 + 3H 2S → As 2S3 + 3H 2 O
(b) 2AuCl3 + 3HCHO+ 3H2O → 2Au + 3HCOOH + 6HCl
(c) SO 2 + 2H 2S → 3S + 2H 2 O
(d) FeCl3 + 3H 2 O → Fe ( OH )3 + 3HCl
GUJCET-2019
Ans. (a) : Arsenious oxide is mixed with hydrogen
sulfide to form arsenic sulfide sol. The excess amount
of hydrogen sulfide is removed by passing stream of
hydrogen. This sol is prepared by double
decomposition.
190. Which of the following statement is incorrect?
(a) On prolonged dialysis colloid becomes stable.
(b) AgNO3 in excess KI forms negative colloid.
(c) AgNO3 in excess KI forms positive colloid.
(d) Medicines work best in colloidal form
because of greater surface area.
AIIMS-26 May, 2018 (M)
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Ans. (c): When silver nitrate solution is added to KI
solution, the precipitated AgI adsorbs iodole ions from
the dispersion medium and results in a negatively
charged colloidal solution. Since KI is excess, iodide
ions (I–) will be adsorbed on the surface of AgI particles
there by giving them a negative charge.
191. Removal of charge from colloids causes
(a) Peptization (b) Coagulation
(c) Dialysis (d) Breding arc method
AIIMS-26 May, 2018 (E)
Ans. (b): Coagulation method is used for removal of
charge from colloid. In this method, positive sol mix
with negative sol leading to a colourless solution, due to
neutralization of charge son each other.
192. Water in oil (W/O), what is added as
emulsifying agent?
(a) Soap (b) Heavy metal
(c) Gold (d) None
AIIMS-27 May, 2018 (M)
Ans. (a) : Emulsions of oil in water are not stable and
sometimes they separate into two layers when kept for
long time. For the stabilization of an emulsion, an
emulsifying agent is usually added.
The emulsifying agent forms interfacial films between
suspended particles and the medium. The principle
emulsifying agent for oil in water (W/O) emulsions are
proteins, gums, natural and synthetic soaps etc. and for
water in oil (W/O) emulsions, heavy metal salts of fatty
acids, log -chain alcohols, lamp black etc are used as
emulsifying agents.
s in given case (W/O) water in oil is to be stabilized
thus heavy metal salt fatty acid will be used an
emulsifying agent.
193. Given below are a few electrolytes, indicate
which one among them will bring about the
coagulation of a gold sol quickest and in the
least of concentration?
(a) NaCl (b) MgSO4
(c) Al2(SO4)3 (d) K4[Fe (CN)6]
AIIMS-27 May, 2018 (E)
Ans. (c): Gold sol have negative charge. So Al2 (SO4)3
is most effective for coagulation.
194. During electrophoresis of colloidal sol of
Fe ( OH )3 , the colloidal particle -
(a) Move towards anode and cathode both
(b) Move towards cathode
(c) Move towards anode
(d) Do not move
GUJCET-2018
Ans. (b) : Fe (OH)3 is a type of positive sol. So particle
move towards cathode during electrophoresis.
195. In the coagulation of a negative sol, the
flocculating power is in the order
(a) Al3+ > Ba2+ > Na+ (b) Al3+ < Ba2+ < Na+
2+ + 3+
(c) Ba < Na < Al (d) Na+ > Al3+ > Ba2+
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Ans. (a) : In the coagulation of a negative sol, the
flocculating power is in the order of
Al3+ > Ba2+ > Na+
According to Hardy-schulze rule,"greater the valence of
the flocculating ion added, the greater is its power to
cause precipitation". As Al3+ consist the greater valence,
so it can cause high degree of coagulation.
196. Colloidal particles are charged can be
demonstrated using
(a) Brownian movement (b) Tyndall effect
(c) Electrophoresis (d) Dialysis
JCECE - 2018
Ans. (c) : Colloidal particles are charged can be
demonstrated using electrophoresis. In this process,
electric potential is applied across two platinum
electrodes dipping in a colloidal solution, the colloidal
particles move towards one or the other electrodes.
197. Lyophilic sols are more stable than lyophobic
sols because :
(a) the colloidal particles have negative charge
(b) the colloidal particles have positive charge
(c) the colloidal particles are solvated
(d) None of the above
Manipal-2018
Ans. (c) : Lyophilic sols are more stable than lyophobic
sols because the colloidal particle are solvated the
reaction.
198. A method of removing excess solute from a
colloidal solution is
(a) Distillation (b) Crystallisation
(c) Dialysis (d) Gaschromatography
UPTU/UPSEE-2018
Ans. (c) : Dialysis is a process of removing a dissolved
substance from a colloidal solution by means of
diffusion through suitable membrane.
199. Assertion : Fe(OH)3 and As2S3 colloidal sol on
mixing gives precipitate.
Reason : Fe(OH)3 and As2S3 combine and
forms precipitate of new composition.
(a) If both Assertion and Reason are correct and
the Reason is the correct explanation of
Assertion.
(b) If both Assertion and Reason are correct, but
Reason is not the correct explanation of
Assertion.
(c) If Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
(d) If both the Assertion and Reason are
incorrect.
AIIMS-26 May, 2018 (E)
Ans. (c): On mixing Fe(OH)3 (+ve sol) and As2S3 (–ve
sol), mutual coagulation occurs precipitation. No new
compound is formed. Thus assertion is true but reason is
false.
200. Assertion : On passing electric current in
colloidal solution, charge do not move towards
anode or cathode.
Reason : They do not contain any charge.
(a) If both Assertion and Reason are correct and
the Reason is the correct explanation of
Assertion.
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(b) If both Assertion and Reason are correct, but
Reason is not the correct explanation of
Assertion.
(c) If Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
(d) If both the Assertion and Reason are
incorrect.
AIIMS-26 May, 2018 (E)
Ans. (d): If number of step increases, process shift
towards reversible process so work's increases.
201. Assertion : Gold sol first converted into red to
blue then blue to red on heating.
Reason : In gold sol extent of metallic bonding
increases.
(a) If both Assertion and Reason are correct and
the Reason is the correct explanation of
Assertion.
(b) If both Assertion and Reason are correct, but
Reason is not the correct explanation of
Assertion.
(c) If Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
(d) If both the Assertion and Reason are incorrect.
AIIMS-27 May, 2018, (M)
Ans. (c): The color of colloidal solution depends on the
wavelength of light scattered by the dispersed particles.
The wavelength of light further depends on the size and
nature of particles. The colour of colloidal solution also
changes with the way observer receives the light. First
gold sol is red in colour. As size of the particle
increases, it becomes purple, then blue and finally
golden yellow.
202. Assertion: In O/W emulsion, soap is mixed.
Reason: Soap reduces surface tension.
(a) If both Assertion and Reason are correct and
the Reason is the correct explanation of
Assertion.
(b) If both Assertion and Reason are correct, but
Reason is not the correct explanation of
Assertion.
(c) If Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
(d) If both the Assertion and Reason are incorrect.
AIIMS-27 May, 2018 (E)
Ans. (a): For emulsification, soap is added in O/W
between emulsions it reduces surface tension and forms
better colliod.
203. Assertion: The surface tension of water is more
than other liquid.
Reason: Water molecules have strong
intermolecular H-bonding as attractive force.
(a) If both Assertion and Reason are correct and
the Reason is the correct explanation of
Assertion.
(b) If both Assertion and Reason are correct, but
Reason is not the correct explanation of
Assertion.
(c) If Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
(d) If both the Assertion and Reason are incorrect.
AIIMS-26 May, 2018 (M)
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Ans. (a): The surface tension of water is more than II. The diameter of the dispersed particle is
other liquid. This is because water has strong hydrogen not much smaller than the wavelength of
bonding intermolecular forces of attraction that result in the light used.
greater surface tension of water. III. The refractive indices of the dispersed
Hence, both the assertion and reason are true and the phase and dispersion medium are almost
reason is true explanation of the assertion. similar in magnitude.
204. Bredig’s arc method cannot be used to prepare IV. The refractive indices of the dispersed
colloidal solution of which of the following phase and dispersion medium differ
(a) Pt (b) Fe greatly in magnitude.
(c) Ag (d) Au (a) I and IV (b) II and IV
COMEDK 2018 (c) I and III (d) II and III
Ans. (b) : Bredig’s arc method of preparation of JEE Main 2017
colloidal solution of metals such as gold, silver or Ans. (b) : Tyndall effect is observed when;
platinum. However Fe does not react with alkalies that 1. The diameter of the dispersed particle is not much
is why it is not obtained by Bredig's arc method. smaller than the wavelength of the light used.
205. Colloidal solution of gold is in different colours 2. The refractive indices of the dispersed phase and
like red, purple, blue and golden because of dispersion medium differ greatly in magnitude.
(a) variable oxidation states of gold 209. Among the electrolytes Na2SO4, CaCl2,
(b) size difference in the particles of gold Al2(SO4)3 and NH4Cl, the most effective
(c) presence of impurities coagulating agent for Sb2S3 sol is
(d) difference n the concentration of gold (a) Na2SO4 (b) CaCl2
particles (c) Al2(SO4)3 (d) NH4Cl
AP EAMCET-2017 JCECE - 2017
Ans. (b) : Colloidal solution of gold is in different Ans. (c) : More is the number of dissociated ions
colours like red, purple blue and golden because of size formed by an electrolyte, more is the coagulating effect
difference in the particles of gold. of the electrolyte. Hence, Al2(SO4)3 is the correct
answer as it form 5(2 + 3) ions.
206. The critical micelle concentration (CMC) is
(a) the concentration at which micellization 210. Which of the following is a lyophobic colloid?
starts. (a) Sulphur (b) Starch
(b) the concentration at which true solution is (c) Gum Arabica (d) Gelatin
formed. UPTU/UPSEE-2017
(c) the concentration at which one molar Ans. (a) : Lyophobic Colloid are the dispersed phase
electrolyte is present per 1000 g of the has no affinity for the dispersion medium. These are
solution. unstable sols and are irreversible Example are metal in
(d) the concentration at which ∆H = 0. water.
COMEDK 2017 211. Curd belongs to the type of colloid
Ans. (a) : critical micelle concentration (CMC) at (a) Gel (b) Sol
which micellization starts. (c) Emulsion (d) Solid form.
SRMJEEE – 2016
207. Which one of the following impurities present
in colloidal solution cannot be removed by Ans. (a) : Curd belongs to the gel colloid in which
electrodialysis? dispersed phase and dispersion medium are liquid and
(a) Sodium chloride (b) Potassium sulphate solid respectively.
(c) Urea (d) Calcium chloride 212. ___ acts as a negative catalyst in the
AIIMS-2017 decomposition of H2O2.
(a) Platinum (b) Alcohol
Ans. (c): The process of separating the particles of
colloids from those of crystalloids by means of (c) Glycerol (d) MnO2
diffusion through a suitable membrane by applying SRMJEEE – 2016
electric field is called electro dialysis. Ans. (c) : Glycerol acts as a negative catalyst in the
Urea being a covalent compound does not dissociate to decomposition of H2O2.
give ions and hence its removal by electro dialysis is 213. The phenomenon of Tyndall's effect is not
difficult. However all the other given compounds can observed in
undergo dissociation in presence of electric field and (a) Emulsion (b) Colloidal solution
can these be separated. (c) True solution (d) Solid sol.
208. The Tyndall effect is observed only when SRMJEEE – 2016
following conditions are satisfied Ans. (c) : Tyndall effect is used to distinguish between
I. The diameter of the dispersed particles is a colloidal and true solution. Tyndall effect is not shown
much smaller than the wavelength of the by a true solution because the size of the constituent
light used. particles is smaller than mm.

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214. In the case of small cuts, bleeding is stopped by Ans. (c) : On dissolution, a large number of atoms or
applying potash alum. Here alum act as smaller molecule of a substance aggregate together to
(a) germicide (b) coagulating agent form species having a size in the collidal range (1-1000
(c) fungicide (d) disinfectant. nm). The species thus formed are called multimolecular
COMEDK 2016 colloids. Sulphur sol consists of particles containing a
Ans. (b) : In small cuts, bleeding is stopped by applying thousand or more of S8 sulphur molecule. Hence, it is
potash alum which acts as coagulating agent. the multi molecular colloid.
215. The disease kala azar is cured by 220. A colloidal system having a solid substance as a
(a) colloidal antimony (b) milk of magnesia dispersed phase and a liquid as a dispersion
(c) argyrols (d) colloidal gold medium is classified as
AIIMS-2016 (a) solid sol (b) gel
Ans. (a) • Kala azar is cured by colloidal antimony (c) emulsion (d) sol
• Mild of magnesia is used for the treatment of UPTU/UPSEE-2015
stomach disorder Ans. (d) : In sol solid as dispersed phase and liquid as a
• Argyrols is protected colloidal sol of silver is used dispersion medium Example-paint.
for treatment of eye disease 221. Which of the following is related with the
• Colloidal gold is used for intramuscular in section to colloidal solution
vitality. (a) Tyndall effect
216. Which of the following is incorrect statement (b) Fajan’s rule
for liquid? (c) Le-Chatelier's principle
(a) Surface tension of a liquid decreases with
increase in temperature (d) Aufbau principle
(b) Viscosity of a liquid decreases with decrease MPPET- 2009
in temperature Ans. (a) : Colloidal solution is a mixture of substances
(c) Vapour pressure of a liquid increases with which are regularly suspended in a fluid. Tyndall effect
increase in temperature is related to colloidal solution.
(d) Droplets of a liquid on flat surface are slightly 222. Which of the following is not correct ?
flattened due to gravity (a) Milk is a naturally occurring emulsion
Manipal-2016 (b) Gold sol is a lyophilic sol
Ans. (b) : As we know that– (c) Physical adsorption decreases with rise in
(a) Surface tension of temperature
liquid (↓) – (↑) temperature. (d) Chemical adsorption is unilayered
(b) Viscosity of a liquid(↓) – (↑) temperature. AP EAMCET (Engg.) -2007
(c) Vapour pressure (↑) – (↑) temperature. Ans. (b) : Gold is a lyophobic sol. It contains a large
(d) Correct statement. no. of particles of various masses and sizes consisting of
So, incorrect statement for liquid by above explanation several gold atoms.
is option (b). • Cow milk is an example of natural emulsion
217. Point out the false statement. stabilized by solution.
(a) Colloidal sols are homogeneous • In the surface phenomenon, the physical adsorption
(b) Colloids carry +ve or –ve charges decreases with rise in temperature.
(c) Colloids show Tyndall effect • Chemcal adsorption is unilayer and more stronger as
(d) The size range of colloidal particles is 10- the force of attraction existing between adsorbate and
o absorbent are chemical forces of attraction or
1000 A chemical bond.
WB JEE-2016
223. ............. is the gold number of hydrophilic
Ans. (a) : Colloidal sols are a heterogeneous mixture of
the dispersed phase and dispersion medium. colloid, then greater is its protective power.
(a) Higher (b) Lower
218. Micelles are
(c) Constant (d) None of these
(a) adsorbed catalyst (b) ideal solution
(c) gel (d) associated colloids MPPET-2013
UPTU/UPSEE-2016 Ans. (b) : Gold number is inversely proportional to the
Ans. (d): Micelles are associated Colloids which are protective power of the hydrophillic colloid. So, lower
formed above the critical micelles concentration. is the gold no. of colloid then greater is its protective
219. Which type of colloid is the dissolution of power.
sulphur (S8)? 224. Which one of the following is a case of negative
(a) Associated colloid adsorption?
(b) Micelle (a) Acetic acid solution in contact with animal
(c) Multimolecular colloid charcoal.
(d) macromolecular colloid (b) Dilute KCl solution in contact with blood
GUJCET-2015 charcoal.
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 (c) Concentration KCl solution in contact with 230. Size of colloidal particles is
blood charcoal. (a) 1mµ to 100 mµ (b) 10 µ to 20 µ
(d) H2 gas in contact with charcoal at 300 K. (c) 0.05 mµ to 0.1 mµ (d) 25 µ to 30 µ
VITEEE-2015 SRMJEEE – 2008
Ans. (b) : Negative adsorption - the concentration of Ans. (a) : Colloidal particles are larger than simple
the adsorption is less than its concentration in the bulk molecules but small enough to remain suspended. Their
then it is called negative adsorption. range of diameters is between 10–7 cm to 10–5 cm or
Example:– When a dilute solution of KCl is shaken (1mµ to 100 mµ)
with blood charcoal. It shows negative adsorption. 231. The diameter of the colloidal particle ranges
225. Peptisation involves from
(a) precipitation of colloidial particles ο ο ο ο
(b) disintegration of colloidal aggregates (a) 1 A to 10 A (b) 10 A to 200 A
(c) evaporation of dispersion medium ο ο ο ο
(d) impact of molecules of the dispersion (c) 10 A to 1000 A (d) 100 A to 2000 A
medium on the colloidal particles SRMJEEE – 2009
VITEEE-2014 ο
Ans. (c) : The diameter of the colloidal particle is 10 A
Ans. (b) : Peptisation is the process of converting
precipitate into colloid by Shaking it with a suitable ο
to 1000 A range.
electrolyte in which freshly prepared precipitate
disintegrates into colloidal solution. 232. A silver sol used as an eye lotion is
(a) Milk of magnesia (b) Argentite
226. Which one of the following is the most effective (c) Argyrol (d) Silver chloride.
in causing the coagulation of an As2S3 sol?
SRMJEEE – 2011
(a) KCl (b) AlCl3
Ans. (c) : A silver solution namely argyrol is used in
(c) MgSO4 (d) K3Fe(CN)6
eye lotion.
VITEEE- 2009
233. Match the following –
Ans. (b) : According to Hardy Schulze rule, greater the
valency of the coagulating ion, greater is its coagulating List I List II
power. Thus, out of the given, AlCl3(Al3+) is most (A) Solid dispersed in (i) Emulsion
effective for causing coagulation of As2S3 sol. liquid
227. Milk changes after digestion into : (B) Liquid dispersed in (ii) Foam
(a) cellulose (b) fructose liquid
(c) glucose (d) lactose (C) Gas dispersed in (iii) Gel
liquid
VITEEE- 2008
(D) Liquid dispersed in (iv) Sol
Ans. (c) : Milk contains lactose as milk sugar. After solid
digestion of milk lactose is broken down by enzymes
lactose to form into glucose and galactose before it (v) Aerosol
enter the blood stream. The correct match is
228. The continuous phase contains the dispersed (A) (B) (C) (D)
phase throughout, Example is (a) (iv) (i) (ii) (iii)
(a) Water in milk (b) Fat in milk (b) (iii) (i) (v) (ii)
(c) Water droplets in mist (d) Oil in water (c) (iii) (i) (ii) (iv)
VITEEE- 2008 (d) (iv) (i) (v) (iii)
Ans. (a) : In a colloidal system, the substance present in AP EAMCET (Engg.) 2013
large amount in the mixture is called the dispersed Ans. (a) :
medium & the solute is called dispersed phase. In case List-I List-II
of milk and water solution the dispersed phase is milk Solid dispersed in liquid → Sol
protein & fat and water is dispersed medium.
Liquid dispersed in liquid → Emulsion
229. The size of particles in suspension, true solution
and colloidal solution varies in the order. Gas dispersed in liquid → Foam
(a) suspension > colloidal > true solution Liquid dispersed in solid → Gel
(b) true solution > suspension > colloidal 234. Gelly is a colloidal solution of
(c) suspension > colloidal = true solution (a) solid in liquid (b) liquid in solid
(d) none of the above. (c) liquid in liquid (d) solid in solid
SRMJEEE – 2007 AP EAMCET (Engg.) 2012
Ans. (a) : Ans. (b) : Gelly is a colloidal solution of liquid in
10 –3 – 10 –5 cm > 10–5 – 10–7 cm > 10 –7 – 10 –8 cm solid. This is colloid because it has small insoluble
particles that are dispersed in a medium and do not
Suspension Colloidal Truesolution settle out (in any practical period of time).
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 3+
235. SO 2 + 2H 2 S → 3S + 2H 2 O. This equation 240. Assertion: Fe can be used for coagulation of
represents preparation of sulphur sol by As S
2 3 sol.
(a) hydrolysis (b) oxidation Reason: Fe3+ reacts with As2S3 to give Fe2S3.
(c) reduction (d) double decomposition. (a) If both Assertion and Reason are correct and
the Reason is a correct explanation of the
COMEDK 2014 Assertion.
Ans. (b) : When sulphurdioxide oxidise with hydrogen (b) If both Assertion and Reason are correct but
sulphide then the sulphur solution is formed. Reason is not a correct explanation of the
SO 2 + 2H 2S 
oxidation
→ 3S(sol) + 2H 2O Assertion.
(c) If the Assertion is correct but Reason is
236. The physical states of dispersing phase and incorrect.
dispersion medium in colloid like pesticide (d) If both the Assertion and Reason are
spray respectively are : incorrect.
(a) Solid, gas (b) Gas, liquid (e) If the Assertion is incorrect but the Reason is
(c) Liquid, gas (d) Liquid, solid correct.
GUJCET-2007 AIIMS-2006
Ans. (c) : The physical state of dispersing phase and Ans. (c): Fe3+ is positively charged whereas As2S3 is
dispersion medium in colloide like pesticide spray negatively charged sol. Their charges are neutralized on
respectively are liquid and gas and the type of colloid is mixing. Hence, mutual precipitation (Coagulation)
aerosol. occurs.
237. Which method is used to prepare colloids? 241. Assertion : Colloidal solutions are stable but
As 2 O 3 + 3H 2 S → As 2 S 3 ( sol ) + 3H 2 O colloidal particles do not settle down.
Reason : Brownian movement counters the force
(a) Oxidation (b) Hydrolysis of gravity actively on colloidal particles.
(c) Reduction (d) Double decomposition (a) If both Assertion and Reason are correct and
GUJCET-2012 the Reason is the correct explanation of
Ans. (d) : Arsenious oxide is mixed with hydrogen Assertion.
sulfide to form arsenic sulfide solution. The excess (b) If both Assertion and Reason are correct, but
amount of hydrogen sulfide is removed by passing Reason is not the correct explanation of
stream of hydrogen. This solution is prepared by double Assertion.
decomposition. (c) If Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
238. The nature of charge on resulting colloidal (d) If both the Assertion and Reason are
particles when FeCl3 is added to excess of hot incorrect.
water is: AIIMS-2008
(a) Positive Ans. (a): The Brownian movement has been explained
(b) Negative due to the unbalanced bombardment of the particles by
(c) Neutral the molecules of the dispersion medium. The Brownian
(d) Sometimes positive and sometimes negative movement has a stirring effect which does not permit
the particles to settle and is responsible for the stability
JEE Main 26.02.202,Shift-II of solution.
Ans. (a) : The nature of charge on resulting colloidal 242. Preparation of Lyophobic sols by chemical
particles when FeCl3 is added to excess of hot water, a method involves
positive charged sol of hydrated ferric oxide is formed (a) double decomposition
3+
due to adsorption of Fe ions.
3+ (b) oxidation and reduction
Fe2O3.xH2O/Fe (c) hydrolysis
239. Which one of the following statements is (d) all of these
FALSE for hydrophilic sols ? AIIMS-2012
(a) They do not require electrolytes for stability. Ans. (d): Preparation of Lyophobic Sols by chemical
(b) These sols are reversible in nature. method involves.
(c) Their viscosity is of the order of that of H2O. (a) By double decomposition a sol of arsenic sulfide is
(d) The sols cannot be easily coagulated. obtained by passing hydrogen sulfide through a
JEE Main 25.02.202, Shift-II cold solution of aresinous oxide in water.
Ans. (c) : Hydrophilic solution forms hydrogen bond / (b) By oxidation a colloidal solution of sulfur can be
ionic bonds with water molecules. obtained by bubbling oxygen (or any other
For hydrophilic sols, viscosity is higher than that of oxidizing agent) Thought a solution of hydrogen
dispersion medium. sulfide in water
• Hydrophilic sol is more stable so can't be easily (c) By hydrolysis, many salt solutions are rapidly
coagulated. hydrolyzed by boiling dilute solutions of their salts.
For example, ferric hydroxide and aluminium
• Hydrophilic sols are reversible sols. hydroxide sols are obtained by boiling solution of
• No electrolytes are required to stable hydrophilic sol. the corresponding chlorides.
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243. Under the influence of an electric field, the Ans. (c) : When aqueous solution of AgNO3 is added to
particles in a sol migrate towards cathode. The
KI solution, positively charged sol of AgI is obtained
coagulation of the same sol is studied using due to the adsorption of Ag+ ions on AgI molecules.
NaCl, Na2SO4 solutions. Their coagulating 248. An emulsion is a colloidal dispersion of :
values will be in the order
(a) a liquid in an gas (b) a liquid in a liquid
(a) NaCl > Na2SO4 > Na3PO4
(c) a solid in a liquid (d) a gas in a solid
(b) Na2SO4 > Na3PO4 > NaCl
BCECE-2005
(c) Na3PO4 > Na2SO4 > NaCl
(d) Na2SO4 > NaCl > Na3PO4 Ans. (b) : Emulsions are colloidal system in which
dispersion medium and dispersed phase both are liquids.
AIIMS-2014
So, emulsion is dispersion of liquid in liquid.
Ans. (a): Since the sol particles migrate towards
cathode they are positively charged. Hence, anion 249. Which property of colloidal solution is
would be effective in coagulation. Greater is the valence independent of charge on the colloidal particles
of effective ion, smaller will be its coagulation value. (a) Electrophoresis (b) Electro-osmosis
(c) Tyndall effect (d) Coagulation
244. Negatively charged colloidal solution of clay in
water will need for precipitation the minimum BITSAT – 2007
amount of Ans. (c) : Tyndall effect is a light scattering by particles
(a) aluminium sulphate (b) Potassium sulphatein a colloid which is independent of charge on the
(c) sodium hydroxide colloidal particles. Whereas, coagulation, osmosis,
(d) hydrochloric acid
electrophoresis depends on the charge of the colloidal
AMU-2012
particles.
Ans. (a) : The precipitation of colloidal impurities
250. The isoelectric-point of a colloidially dispersed
present in water can done by adding certain electrolytes
like alum, etc. The negatively charged colloidal material is the pH value at which
particles of impurities get neutraliased by Al3+ ions (a) the dispersed phase migrate in an electric
(High coagulating power) and settle down and pure field
water can be decanted off. (b) the dispersed phase does not migrate in an
245. Which of the following is an example of electric field
associated colloid? (c) the disperse phase has pH equal to 7
(a) Sulphur sol (b) Cellulose (d) the dispersed phase has pH equal to zero
(c) Sodium stearate (d) Polystyrene BITSAT – 2014
Ans. (b) : At isoelectric-point (or pH value) of a
AMU – 2007
Ans. (c) : The substances which when dissolved in a colloidially dispersed material there is no migration of
medium at low concentrations behave as normal strong dispersed phase in an electric field.
electrolytes but at higher concentrations, exhibit 251. Which of the following is not a method of
colloidal state properties due to the formation of preparation of colloidal solution?
aggregated particles are called associated colloids. (a) Electrical dispersion
Examples are soaps and detergents. Therefore, sodium (b) Peptization
stearate is an associated colloid. Sulphur sol is (c) Coagulation
multimolecular colloid, cellulose is an example of (d) Mechanical dispersion
naturally occurring macromolecular colloid and CG PET- 2012
polystyrene belongs to man made macromolecular
colloid. Ans. (c) : The precipitation of a colloid through induced
aggregation by the addition of some suitable electrolyte
246. A freshly prepared Fe(OH)3 precipitate is is called coagulation.
peptized by adding FeCl3 solution. The charge
Thus, colloidal solution is prepared by electrical
on the colloidal particle of Fe(OH)3 sol is due to
adsorption of dispersion, peptization and mechanical dispersion. It is
not prepared by coagulation.
(a) Cl– ion (b) Fe3+ ion
–
(c) OH ion 252. For coagulating As2S2 colloidal solution which
(d) None of the above
Assam CEE-2014 of the following will have the lowest
coagulation value?
Ans. (b) : Solution particle adsorbs common ion present (a) NaCl (b) KCl
in the medium. So, charge on colloidal particles is due
to preferential adsorption of Fe3+ ion. (c) BaCl2 (d) AlCl3
247. When dilute aqueous solution of AgNO3 CG PET -2005
(excess) is added to KI solution, positively Ans. (d) : The amount of electrolyte required to
charged sol of Agl is formed due to adsorptioncoagulate a fixed amount of a solution depends upon the
of : valency of the flocculation ion. The flocculating power
(a) NO3− (b) O3− of the various ions follows the following order, larger
the valency lesser will be coagulating value
(c) Ag + (d) K+ Al3+ > Mg2+ > Na2+
BCECE-2006 Hence, the lowest coagulation value is of AlCl3
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253. The disperse phase in colloidal iron (III) 257. The purification of a colloidal solution could be
hydroxide and colloidal gold is positively and done by
negatively charged, respectively. Which of the (a) sedimentation (b) ultrafiltration
following statement is not correct? (c) filtration (d) precipitation
(a) Coagulation in both sols can be brought about J & K CET-2013
by electrophoresis
Ans. (b) : Colloidal particles can pass through ordinary
(b) Mixing the sols has no effect filter paper because the pores are too large. Ultra filter
(c) Sodium sulphate solution causes coagulation paper have pores of reduced size so, colloidal particles
in both sols are separated from rest of the materials by ultra
(d) Magnesium chloride solution coagulates the filtration.
gold sol more readily than the iron (III)
hydroxide sol 258. The best coagulant for the precipitation of Fe
(OH)3 is
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(a) Na2HPO3 (b) NaNO3
Ans. (b) : Mixing of + ve and – ve sols cause mutual (c) Na3PO4 (d) Na2SO4
coagulation.
J & K CET-2011
254. A colloidal system consisting of a gas dispersed Ans. (c) : According to Hardy-Schulz rule the greater
in a solid is called a/an the valency of flocculating ion added, greater is its
(a) solid sol (b) gel power to cause coagulation. Since Fe(OH)3 is a positive
(c) aerosol (d) foam sol it can be coagulated by adding a negative ion and
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maximum coagulation is alone by PO34− .
Ans. (a) :
Dispersed Phase Dispersion Type of 259. When an excess and a very dilute aqueous
Medium Colloid solution of KI is added to a very dilute aqueous
Gas Solid Solid sol solution of silver nitrate, the colloidal particles
of silver iodide which are associated with the
255. The conditions given below are in the context of Helmholtz double layer
observing Tyndall effect in colloidal solutions
(A) The diameter of the colloidal particles is (a) AgI ⋮ Ag+ ⋮ I – (b) AgI ⋮ K + ⋮ NO3–
comparable to the wavelength of light (c) AgI ⋮ NO− +
(d) AgI ⋮ I – ⋮ K +
3 ⋮ Ag
used.
J & K CET-2009
(B) The diameter of the colloidal particles is
much smaller than the wavelength of Ans. (d) : Asexcess of Kl has been added, I– ions are
light used. adsorbed on Agl forming a fixed layer (and giving it a
(C) The diameter of the colloidal particles is negative charge). It then attracts the counter ions (K+)
from the medium forming a second layer (diffused
much larger than the wavelength of light layer).
used.
(D) The refractive indices of the dispersed AgNO3 + KI → AgI + KNO3
excess
phase and the dispersion medium are
AgI + KI → AgI⋮ I − ⋮ K +
comparable.
(E) The dispersed phase has a very different 260. The phenomenon observed when a beam of
refractive index from the dispersion light is passed through a colloidal solution is
medium. (a) cataphoresis (b) electrophoresis
Choose the most appropriate conditions from (c) coagulation (d) tyndall effect
the options given below. J & K CET-2008
(a) (A) and (E) only (b) (C) and (D) only Ans. (d) : On passing a beam of light through a
(c) (A) and (D) only (d) (B) and (E) only colloidal solution, the colloidal particles absorb light
JEE Main-2021 energy and then emit it in all the possible directions.
This phenomenon is called scattering of light of Tyndall
Ans. (a) : The phenomenon of scattering of light effects.
colloidal particles as a result of which the part of the
beam is visible is called tyndall effect. 261. The colloidal system of a solid dispersed in
Smaller the diameter and similar the magnitude of liquid medium is called
refractive indices, lesser is the scattering and hence the (a) aerosol (b) sol
tyndall effect and viced–versa. (c) gel (d) foam
256. Fog is a colloidal system of J & K CET-2007
(a) gas in liquid (b) liquid in gas Ans. (b) : When the dispersed phase is solid and
(c) gas in gas (d) gas in solid dispersion medium is liquid then the colloidal system is
J & K CET-2013 called sol.
Ans. (b) : Fog is an example of colloidal system with 262. The protective action of different lyophilic
liquid dispersed in gas, it is aerosol of liquid. The colloids is expressed in terms of
dispersed phase is liquid and the dispersion medium is (a) oxidation number (b) atomic number
gas. Clouds, mists and fine insecticide sprays are other (c) Avogadro number (d) gold number
examples of aerosols of liquid. J & K CET-2007
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Ans. (d) : Gold number is a scale to express protecting 269. The disperse phase, dispersion medium and
power of lyophilic colloidal sol. nature of colloidal solution (lyophilic or
263. Which of the following is not a method of lyophobic) of 'gold sol' respectively, are
preparation of colloidal solution? (a) solid, solid, lyophobic
(a) electrical dispersion (b) liquid, liquid, lyophobic
(b) peptization (c) solid, liquid, lyophobic
(c) coagulation (d) solid, liquid, lyophilic
(d) mechanical dispersion JCECE - 2009
J & K CET-2006 Ans. (c): Colloidal solution of gold is obtained when
Ans. (c) : Colloidal solution is prepared by electrical dispersed phase is solid and dispersion medium is liquid
dispersion, peptization and mechanical dispersion. It is substances like metals cannot be brought into the
not prepared by coagulation because coagulation is the colloidal stale simply by bringing them in contact with
phenomenon of the precipitation of colloidal solution by water and therefore, special method are devised for the
the addition of the electrolyte. purpose.
264. The gold numbers of some colloidal solution Hence, they are known as hydrophobic or lyphobic
are given below colloids.
Colloidal solution Gold number 270. The dispersed phase and dispersion medium in
A 0.0 soap lather are respectively
B 2.5 (a) gas and liquid (b) liquid and gas
C 20 (c) solid and gas (d) solid and liquid
The protective nature of these colloidal solutions JIPMER-2011
follow the order Ans. (a) : Since, soap lather is a type of colloidal foam
(a) C > B > A (b) A > B > C so its dispersed phase is gas and dispersed medium is
(c) A = B = C (d) B > A > C liquid.
J & K CET-2006 271. Gold number is associated with
Ans. (b) : Higher is the gold number lower will be the (a) amount of gold (b) protective colloids
protection power. (c) purple of cassius (d) electrophoresis
265. Fog is a colloidal solution of JIPMER-2008
(a) solid in gas (b) liquid in gas Ans. (b) : Gold number is used to describe the
(c) gas in liquid (d) gas in solid protective power of different colloids.
J & K CET-2005
272. The stability of a lyophobic colloid is due to
Ans. (b) : Fog is an example of colloidal system with (a) adsorption of covalent molecules on the
liquid dispersed in gas. It is aerosol of liquid. The
colloid
dispersed phase is liquid and the dispersion medium is
gas. Clouds, mists and fine insecticide sprays are other (b) the size of the particles
examples of aerosols of liquid. (c) the charge on the particles
266. Muddy water can be purified through (d) Tyndall effect
coagulation using Karnataka CET-2013
(a) common salt (b) alums Ans. (c) : Lyphobic colloids are less stable and hence
(c) sand (d) lime more easily coagulated than lyophilic colloids. Its
J & K CET-2005 stability is only due to charge on particles.
Ans. (b) : Alum is added to muddy water so as to 273. All colloidal dispersions have
destroy the bacteria as well as to coagulate the (a) low osmotic pressure
Suspended impurities. (b) no osmotic pressure
267. A colloidal system in which a liquid is dispersed (c) high osmotic pressure
in a liquid is called (d) very high osmotic pressure
(a) Precipitate (b) emulsion Karnataka CET-2012
(c) gel (d) sol Ans. (a) : All colloidal dispersion have low osmotic
J & K CET-2002 pressure. The osmotic pressure is colligative property
Ans. (b) : If a mixture of two immiscible or partially and depends on the number of solute particles. When
miscible liquids is shaken, a coarse dispersion of one number of solute particle in solution is low, the osmotic
liquid in the other is obtained which is called emulsion pressure is low.
268. Electrophoresis is the movement of colloidal 274. Which one of the following does not involve
particles under the effect of coagulation?
(a) light (b) gravity (a) Clotting of blood by the use of ferric chloride
(c) magnetic field (d) electric field (b) Formation of delta region
J & K CET-2002 (c) Treatment of drinking water by potash alum
Ans. (d) : The movement of colloidal particle under the (d) Peptization
influence of an electric field is called electrophoresis. Karnataka CET-2011
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Ans. (d) : Peptization is a process in which freshly 280. The process used to convert fresh precipitate
prepared precipitate converted to colloidal sol by adding into colloidal state by adding a small amount of
suitable electrolyte (peptizing agent). electrolyte is called
275. The function of Fe(OH)3 in the contact process (a) dialysis (b) electrophoresis
is (c) peptisation (d) coagulation
(a) to remove arsenic impurity UP CPMT-2014
(b) to detect colloidal impurity Ans. (c) : Peptisation is the process in which a fresh
(c) to remove moisture precipitate is converted into colloidal state by adding a
(d) to remove dust particles small quantity of electrolyte.
Karnataka CET, 2009 281. Fog is a collodal solution of
Ans. (a) : The function of Fe(OH)3 in the contact (a) gaseous particles dispersed in liquid
process is to remove arsenic impurity. Fe(OH)3 is a (b) liquid dispersed in gas
positive sol, hence it removes arsenic impurity which is (c) gaseous particles dispersed in gas
a negative sol. (d) solid dispersed in gas
276. Zeta potential is UP CPMT-2009
(a) potential required to bring about coagulation Ans. (b): Fog is a liquid (disperesed phase) in gas
of a colloidal sol. (dispersion medium) type colloidal solution Such
(b) potential required to give the particle a speed solutions are also called aerosols.
of cm s- 282. Disperse phase and dispersion medium in
(c) potential difference between fixed charged butter are respectively
layer and the diffused layer having opposite (a) Solid and liquid (b) Liquid and solid
charge (c) Liquid and liquid (d) Solid and solid
(d) potential energy of the colloidal particles. UP CPMT-2008
Karnataka CET-2012 Ans. (b): The disperse phase medium in butter is liquid
Ans. (c) : Zeta potential is the electrical potential at the and the dispersion medium in butter is solid.
slipping plane. This plane is the interface which 283. Butter is colloidal solution of
separates mobile fluid from fluid that remains attached (a) solid- solid (b) liquid- solid
to the surface Zeta potential is a scientific term for (c) solid-liquid (d) gas-solid
electro kinetic potential in colloidal dispersion.
UP CPMT-2002
277. Which one of the following is an example for Ans. (b) :
multimolecular colloid?
(a) Aqueous starch sol Dispersed Dispersing Colloidal Example
phase Medium system
(b) Aqueous enzyme sol
(c) Alcoholic polystyrene sol Solid Solid Solid sol Alloys,
glasses
(d) Aqueous sol of sodium laurylsulphate
(e) Sulphur sol in water Liquid Solid Solid Butter
emulsion
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Solid Liquid Sol Paints
Ans. (e) : Sulphur sol in water is an example of multi
molecular colloid. Gas Solid Solid Rubber, foam
form
278. The right option for the statement "Tyndall
effect is exhibited by" is 284. An example of dispersion of a liquid in a gas is:
(a) urea solution (b) NaCl solution (a) milk (b) vegetable oil
(c) glucose solution (d) starch solution (c) foam (d) mist
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Ans. (d) : Tyndall phenomenon is exhibited by starch Ans. (d) : Mist is a colloid (aerosol) in which liquid is
solution because starch solution is a colloidal solution. dispersed in gas.
279. Which condition is not satisfied by an ideal 285. Which of the following is not a property of
solution? colloidal solution?
(a) ∆mixV = 0 (a) Heterogeneity
(b) Particle size > 1000 nm
(b) ∆mixS = 0
(c) Tyndall effect
(c) Obeyance to Raoult's Law
(d) Brownian movement
(d) ∆mixH = 0
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Ans. (b) : The size of colloidal particle is between 1 nm
Ans. (b) : For an ideal solution
and 1000 nm i.e. it is not always greater than 1000 nm
∆ mixing H = 0 ; ∆ mixing V = 0 so (b) is not a property of colloidal solution All other
And it should obey Raoult's Law are the properties of colloidal solution.

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