Q 1: What are polyatomic ions? Give examples?
Ans: A polyatomic ion is a group of atoms carrying a charge (positive or negative).
(OH−) hydroxide ion
carbonate ion,
sulphate ion.
Q 2: Give the names of the elements present in the following compounds:
(a) Quick lime
(b) Hydrogen bromide
(c) Baking powder
(d) Potassium sulphate
Ans:
Compound | Chemical formula | Elements present |
Quick lime | CaO | Calcium, oxygen |
Hydrogen bromide | HBr | Hydrogen, bromine |
Baking powder | NaHCO3 | Sodium, hydrogen, carbon, oxygen |
Potassium sulphate | K2SO4 | Potassium, sulphur, oxygen |
Q 3: Calculate the molar mass of the following substances:
(a) Ethyne, C2H2
(b) Sulphur molecule, S8
(c) Phosphorus molecule, P4 (atomic mass of phosphorus = 31)
(d) Hydrochloric acid, HCl
(e) Nitric acid, HNO3
Ans:
(a) Molar mass of ethyne, C2H2 = 2 × 12 + 2 × 1 = 28 g
(b) Molar mass of sulphur molecule, S8 = 8 × 32 = 256 g
(c) Molar mass of phosphorus molecule, P4 = 4 × 31 = 124 g
(d) Molar mass of hydrochloric acid, HCl = 1 + 35.5 = 36.5 g
(e) Molar mass of nitric acid, HNO3 = 1 + 14 + 3 × 16 = 63 g
Q 4: Define atomic mass unit.
Ans: Mass unit equal to exactly one-twelfth 1/12th the mass of one atom of carbon-12 is called one atomic mass unit. It is written as ‘u’.