Exercise Solutions Available
Step-by-step answers for all textbook questions in this chapter
Coverage
- Ionic Equilibrium
- Electrochemistry
- Surface Chemistry
- Hydroxy Compounds and Ethers
- Carbonyl Compounds and Carboxylic Acids
Section A - One Mark
1. Define common ion effect. 2. Write the Nernst equation for a cell reaction involving n electrons. 3. What is Tyndall effect? 4. Name the reagent used in Lucas test. 5. Which compound gives Tollens' test: aldehyde or ketone? 6. Define buffer solution. 7. What is the function of a salt bridge? 8. State Hardy-Schulze rule. 9. Name one use of phenol. 10. What is esterification?
Section B - Short Answer
1. Distinguish specific conductance and molar conductivity. 2. Explain buffer action with one acidic-buffer example. 3. Compare physisorption and chemisorption. 4. Write the reactions used to distinguish aldehydes from ketones. 5. Explain Williamson ether synthesis.
Section C - Long Answer / Problems
1. Calculate cell EMF under non-standard conditions using the Nernst equation. 2. Explain Kohlrausch law and list two applications. 3. Discuss the preparation and reactions of phenol or carboxylic acids with suitable equations.
Correction Checklist
- Check logarithms and electron count in every electrochemistry numerical.
- Use balanced equations for organic conversions.
- In colloid answers, name both the property and the reason behind it.