Half Yearly Paper Class Xi Chemistry

NAME
ROLL. NO.
APEEJAY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, GREATER NOIDA

FIRST TERM EXAMINATION (2020-21)
CLASS - XI , SUBJECT - CHEMISTRY
TIME : 1hr 30 mins M.M. – 35

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS :
(a) All questions are compulsory.

(b) There are two sections in question paper.
(c) Section-A Q.no.1 to 9 are multiple choice questions and carry 1 mark each.
(d) Section-A Q.no.10 to 12are objective type questions and carry 2 marks each.
(e) Section-A Q.no. 13 is also objective type questions and carry 3 marks.
(f) Section-B Q. no.14 to 15 are short answer questions and carry 2marks each.
(g) Section-B Q.no. 16 is also short answer questions and carry 3 marks.
(h) Section-B Q. no.17to 18 are long answer questions and carry 5 marks each.
(i) There is overall 33% internal choice given in question paper.
(j) All the questions will be attempted in notebook/ register during the examination.
(k) Use of calculators is not permitted.
SECTION-A(OBJECTIVE TYPE)
1. What is the molality of pure water ? (1)
A. 1
B. 18
C. 55.5
D. none of these
ANSWER: C
2. The number of atoms in a tri atomic gas is ( NA= 6 .022 x 1023) (1)
A. 1.800 x 1022
B. 6.026 x 1022
C. 1.806 x 1024
D. 3.600 x 1023
ANSWER: C
3. The correct set of four quantum numbers for the valence electrons of rubidium atom (1)
( Z= 37) is
A. 5,0,1,+1/2
B. 5,0,0,+1/2
C. 5,1,0,+1/2
D. 5,1,1,+1/2
ANSWER:
4. Which of the following have same number of unpaired electrons ? (1)

(i) Cu ( Z= 29)
(ii) Sc ( Z = 21)
(iii) Mn (Z= 25)
(iv) Cr(Z= 24)
A. (i) and (ii)
B. (ii) and (iii)
C. (iii) and (iv)
D. (i) and (iv)
ANSWER: D
5. The family of the elements with largest ionization enthalpy is (1)

A. Alkaline earth metals
B. halogens
C. noble gases
D. alkali metals
ANSWER: C
6. Which of the following is not a transition metal? (1)

A. Silver
B. Lead
C. Tungsten
D. Manganese
ANSWER : B
7. Which one of the following has the regular tetrahedral structure ? (1)
-
A. BF4
B. SF4
C. XeF4
D. [Ni(CN)4]2-
ANSWER: D
8. The third line of the Balmer series,in the emission specturm of the hydrogen atom, is due to the transition from the
(1)
A. Fourth Bohr orbit to the first Bohr orbit
B. Fifth Bohr orbit to the second Bohr orbit
C. sixth Bohr orbit to the third Bohr orbit
D. Seventh Bohr orbit to third Bohr orbit
ANSWER: B
9. Calculate the standard molar volume of oxygen gas. The density of O2 gas at NTP is 1.429g/L. (1)
A. 22.39litres
B. 21.2 Litres
C. 24 Litres
D. None of the above
ANSWER: A
10. Which of the following sequences contain atomic numbers of only representative elements? (2)
A. 3,33,53,87
B. 2,10,22,36
C. 7,17,25,37,48
D. 9,35,51,88
ANSWER: A,D
11. CO is iso electronic with (2)
+
A. NO
B. N2
C. SnCl2
D. NO2-
AMSWER: A,B
12. Match the following
Column I Column II (2)
(a) Cr (i) [Ar] 3d6,4s10
(b) Fe2+ (ii) [Ar] 3d10,4s1
(c) Ni2+ (iii) [Ar] 3d6,4s0
(d) Cu (iv) [Ar] 3d5,4s1
(v) [Ar] 3d6,4s2
ANSWER: A-(iv), B-(iii), C-(i), D-(ii)
13. Atoms and molecules are so small in size that it is neither possible to count them individually nor possible to (3)
determine their mass. These are counted collectively in terms of Avogadro’s number. The mass of Avogadro’s
number of atoms and molecules is known as gram atomic mass and gram molecular mass respectively. The volume
occupied by Avogadro’s number of molecules of a gas or vapors is known as molar volume.
(i) If NA is Avogadro’s number, then the number of valence electrons in 4.2g of nitride(N 3-) is
A. 4.2 NA
B. 2.4 NA
C. 1.6 NA
D. 3.2 NA
ANSWER: B
(ii) The vapour density of a gas is 11.2. The volume occupied by 11.2 g of gas at NTP will be
A. 22.4 L
B. 11.2 L
C. 1 L
D. 44.8 L
ANSWER: B
(iii) The number of molecules in 16 g of methane is
A. 3.0 x 1023
B. 16/6.022 x 1023
C. 6.022 x 1023
D. 16/3.0 x 1023
ANSWER: C
SECTION – B( DESCRIPTIVE TYPE)
14. Calculate the weight of iron which will be converted into its oxide (Fe3O4) by the action (2)
Of 14.4g of steam on it.
OR
Calculate the molarity of water if its density is 1000 kg/m3.
15. (a) All transition elements are d-block elements but all d- block elements are not (2)
transition elements. Explain .
(a) The electron gain enthalpy of fluorine is less negative than chlorine. Explain.
16. (i) Explain why BeH2 molecule has a zero dipole moment although, the Be – H bonds (3)
are polar.
(ii) Which out of NH3 and NF3 has higher dipole moment abd why?
(iii) Explain why PCl5 is triginal bipyramidal whereas IF5 is square pyramidal.
OR
Draw the structure of the following molecules and write the shape and hybridization
present in it.
(a) SF6 (b) PCl5 (c) IF7
17. Among the elements of second period (Li to Ne) pick out the element : (5)
(i) with the largest atomic radius
(ii) with the highest ionization enthalpy
(iii) with the highest electron gain enthalpy
(iv) is most reactive metal
(v) is most reactive non metal
OR
(a) (i) Explain why BeH2 molecule has a zero dipole moment although, the Be – H bonds
are polar.
(ii) Which out of NH3 and NF3 has higher dipole moment abd why?
(iii) Explain why PCl5 is triginal bipyramidal whereas IF5 is square pyramidal.
(b) Draw the structure of the following molecules and write the shape and hybridization
present in it.
(i)SF6 (ii) PCl5
18. A compound on analysis gave the following percentage composition : (5)
Na = 18.59%, S = 25.80%, H = 4.03% and O = 51.58%
Calculate the molecular formula of the crystalline salt on the assumption that all the hydrogen atoms in the
compound are present in combination with oxygen as water of crystallization. The molecular weight of the
compound is 248 amu.
(atomic mass of Na =23, S=32,H=1 and O = 16)

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NAME

APEEJAY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, GREATER NOIDA

TIME : 1hr 30 mins M.M. – 35

(a) All questions are compulsory.

4. Which of the following have same number of unpaired electrons ? (1)

5. The family of the elements with largest ionization enthalpy is (1)

6. Which of the following is not a transition metal? (1)

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