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NCERT Exemplar Solutions for Class 11 Chemistry provides a detailed explanation of basic concepts and laws of chemistry and the principles and theories that govern their behavior. This chapter also deals with fundamental ideas related to atoms, moles, and molecules, which are the core of chemistry. Our subject experts design the NCERT Exemplar Solutions to offer a systematic and structured approach to these important concepts and help students to develop a clear understanding of critical concepts by the series of solved examples and conceptual explanations, these solutions provide a valuable resource to enhance performance in board exams as well as in the competitive exams. Students can also check NCERT Solutions to all questions chapter-wise.
At first, the MCQ questions are covered in the Class 11 Chemistry NCERT Exemplar Solutions Chapter 1 to enhance your knowledge. The concepts are explained in detail in notes available on our website.
Student
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Reading
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(i)
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(ii)
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A
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3.01
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2.99
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B
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3.05
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2.95
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Answer:
The answer is option (ii) Results of student A are both precise and accurate.
Explanation: First, we calculate, the average of both the readings of student A and B. Student A's average is 3.00, and student B's average is also 3.00. The correct reading of the mass is 3.00g. Therefore, both the students have gotten an average value close to the correct value and are accurate. But student A's values differ only by 0.02 and are precise while B's readings are not close to each other and differ by 0.1, and thus are not precise.
Therefore, A has readings that are both precise and accurate.
Question 2. A measured temperature on the Fahrenheit scale is 200 °F. What will this reading be on the Celsius scale?
(i) 40 °C
(ii) 94 °C
(iii) 93.3 °C
(iv) 30 °C
Answer:
Question 3. What will be the molarity of a solution which contains 5.85 g of NaCl(s) per 500 mL?
(i) 4 mol L-1
(ii) 20 mol L-1
(iii) 0.2 mol L-1
(iv) 2 mol L-1
Answer:
Question 4. If 500 mL of a 5M solution is diluted to 1500 mL, what will be the molarity of the solution obtained?
(i) 1.5 M
(ii) 1.66 M
(iii) 0.017 M
(iv) 1.59 M
Answer:
Question 5. The number of atoms present in one mole of an element is equal to Avogadro's number. Which of the following elements contains the greatest number of atoms?
(i) 4 g of He
(ii) 46g Na
(iii) 0.40 g of Ca
(iv) 12g He
Answer:
Question 6. If the concentration of glucose $(C_{6}H_{12}O_{6})$ in the blood is 0.9 g L-1, what will be the molarity of glucose in the blood?
(i) 5 M
(ii) 50 M
(iii) 0.005 M
(iv) 0.5 M
Answer:
The answer is option (iii) 0.005 M
Question 7. What will be the molality of the solution containing 18.25 g of HCL gas in 500 g of water?
(i) 0.1 m
(ii) 1M
(iii) 0.5 m
(iv) 1m
Answer:
The answer is option (iv) 1m
Question 8. One mole of any Substance contains $6.022\; \; 10^{23}$ of Atoms/molecules of $H_{2}SO_{4}$ present in the 100 mL of 0.02M $H_{2}SO_{4}$ solution is
(i) $12.044 \times 10^{20}$ molecules
(ii) $6.022 \times 10^{23}$ molecules
(iii) $1 \times 10^{23}$molecules
(iv) $12.044 \times 10^{23}$ molecules
Answer:
Question 9. What is the mass percent of carbon in carbon dioxide?
(i) 0.034%
(ii) 27.27%
(iii) 3.4%
(iv) 28.7%
Answer:
The answer is option (ii) 27.27%
Explanation:Question 10. The empirical formula and molecular mass of a compound are $CH_{2}O$ and 180 g respectively. What will be the molecular formula of the compound?
(i) $C_{9}H_{18}O_{9}$
(ii) $CH_{2}O$
(iii) $C_{6}H_{12}O_{6}$
(iv) $C_{2}H_{4}O_{2}$
Answer:
The answer is the option (iii) $C_{6}H_{12}O_{6}$Question 11. If the density of a solution is 3.12 g mL-1, the mass of 1.5 mL solution in significant figures is _______.
(i) 4.7g
(ii) 4680 × 10-3 g
(iii) 4.680g
(iv) 46.80g
Answer:
Question 12. Which of the following statements about a compound is incorrect?
(i) A molecule of a compound has atoms of different elements.
(ii) A compound cannot be separated into its constituent elements by physical methods of separation.
(iii) A compound retains the physical properties of its constituent elements.
(iv) The ratio of atoms of different elements in a compound is fixed.
Answer:
The answer is option (iii). A compound retains the physical properties of its constituent elements.Question 13. Which of the following statements is correct about the reaction given below:
$4Fe(s) + 3O_{2} (g) \rightarrow 2Fe_{2}O_{3} (g)$
(i) Total mass of iron and oxygen in reactants = total mass of iron and oxygen in product therefore it follows Law of conservation of mass.
(ii) Total mass of reactants = total mass of product; therefore, the Law of multiple proportions is followed.
(iii) The amount of $Fe_{2}O_{3}$ can be increased by taking any one of the reactants (iron or oxygen) in excess.
(iv) The amount of $Fe_{2}O_{3}$ produced will decrease if the amount of any one of the reactants (iron or oxygen) is taken in excess.
Answer:
Question 14. Which of the following reactions is not correct according to the law of conservation of mass?
(i)$2Mg(s) + O_{2} (g) \rightarrow 2MgO(s)$
(ii) $C_{2} H_{8} (g) + O_{2} (g) \rightarrow CO_{2} (g) + H_{2}O(g)$
(iii) $P_{4}(s) + 5O_{2}(g) \rightarrow P_{4}O_{10}(s)$
(iv) $CH_{4}(g) + 2O_{2}(g) \rightarrow CO_{2}(g) + 2H_{2}O(g)$
Answer:
The answer is the option (ii) $C_{2} H_{8} (g) + O_{2} (g) \rightarrow CO_{2} (g) + H_{2}O(g)$
Explanation:
Again, following the Law of energy, the number of atoms on the reactant side should be equal to the product side. Option (ii) does not follow the rule.
Question 15. Which of the following statements indicates that the Law of Multiple Proportions is being followed?
(i) A sample of carbon dioxide taken from any source will always have carbon and oxygen in the simple ratio of 1:2,
(ii) Carbon forms two oxides namely $CO_{2}$ and $CO$. where masses of oxygen which combine with fixed mass of carbon are in the simple ratio 2:1.
(iii) When magnesium burns in oxygen, the amount of magnesium taken for the reaction is equal to the amount of magnesium in magnesium oxide formed.
(iv) At constant temperature and pressure 200 mL of hydrogen will combine with 100 mL oxygen to produce 200 mL of water vapour.
Answer:
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Question 16. One mole of oxygen gas at STP is equal to ________
(i) $6.022\times 10^{23}$ molecules of oxygen
(ii) $6.022\times 10^{23}$ atoms of oxygen
(iii) 16 g of oxygen
(iv) 32 g of oxygen
Answer:
The answer is the options (i) and (iv)Question 17. Sulphuric acid reacts with sodium hydroxide as follows :
$H_{2}SO_{4} + 2NaOH \rightarrow Na_{2}SO_{4} + 2H_{2}O$
When 1L of 0.1M sulphuric acid solution is allowed to react with 1L of 0. 1M sodium hydroxide solution, the amount of sodium sulfate and its molarity in the solution obtained is
(i) 0.1 mol L-1
(ii) 7.10 g
(iii) 0.025 mol L-1
(iv) 3.55 g
Answer:
Question 18. Which of the following pairs have the same number of atoms?
(i) 16 g of $O_{2}$ (g) and 4 g of $H_{2}$ (g)
(ii) 16 g of $O_{2}$ and 44 g of $CO_{2}$
(iii) 28 g of $N_{2}$ and 32 g of $O_{2}$
(iv) 12 g of C (s) and 23 g of Na(s)
Answer:
The answer is the options (iii) and (iv)Question 19. Which of the following solutions have the same concentration?
(i) 20 g of NaOH in 200 mL of solution
(ii) 0.5 mole of KCl in 200 mL of solution
(iii) 40 g of NaOH in 100 mL of solution
(iv) 20 g Of KOH in 200 mL of solution
Answer:
The answer is the options (i) and (ii)$\frac{20}{40}=0.5$ mol of NaOH
(ii) Molar concentration Of NaOH
$\frac{0.5\; mol}{0.2\; L}=2.5 \; M$ as 200 mL = 0.2 L
Molar concentration of KCl = $\frac{0.5\; mol}{0.2\; L}=2.5 \; M$
Question 20. 16 g of oxygen has the same molecules as in
(i) 16 g of CO
(ii) 28 g of $N_{2}$
(iii) 14 g of $N_{2}$
(iv)) 1.0 g of $H_{2}$
Answer:
Question 21. Which of the following terms are unitless?
(i) Molality
(ii) Molarity
(iii) Mole fraction
(iv) Mass percent
Answer:
The answer is the options (iii) and (iv)Question 22. One of the Statements of Dalton's atomic theory is given below; "Compounds are formed when atoms of different elements combine in a fixed ratio". Which of the following laws is not related to this statement?
(i) Law of conservation of mass
(ii) Law Of definite proportions
(iii) Law of multiple proportions
(iv) Avogadro's Law
Answer:
The answer is the options (i) and (iv)Here some short answer type questions from NCERT Exemplar Solutions for Class 11 Chemistry Chapter 1 Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry are given for practice. This section contains important questions that are asked in the exams.Practice short answer types from the questions below.
Question 23. What will be the mass of one atom of C-12 in grams?
Answer:
Answer:
$\frac{2.5\times 1.25\times 3.5}{2.01}$ has 2 significant figures.
Question 25. What is the symbol for the SI unit of a mole? How is the mole defined?
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Question 26. What is the difference between molality and molarity?
Answer:
Question 27. Calculate the mass percent of calcium, phosphorus, and oxygen in calcium Phosphate; $Ca_{3} (PO_{4}��)_{2}$
Answer:
Answer:
The Law being obeyed in this experiment is Gay Lussac's Law of Gaseous Volumes. The Law states, that gases react with each other in a simple ratio by volume, provided the gases are maintained at a constant temperature and pressure.Answer:
(a) Yes, the statement is true.Question 30. Calculate the average atomic mass of hydrogen using the following data:
Isotope |
% Natural Abundance |
Molar Mass |
1H |
99.985 |
1 |
2H |
0.015 |
2 |
Answer:
Average atomic mass = $\frac{(Natural\; Abudance\; of\; ^{1}H \times Molar\; mass)+(Natural\; Abudance\; of\; ^{2}H \times Atomic\; mass)}{100}$
Question 32. The density of 3 molal solutions of NaOH is 1.110 g mL-1. Calculate the molarity of the solution.
Answer:
Answer:
No, it will not. The molality of any solution is indifferent to temperature changes as molality is expressed in mass and mass is unaffected by temperature fluctuations.Answer:
$2A + 4B \rightarrow 3C + 4D$Class 11 chemistry chapter 1 Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry important questions are discussed below. These are generally asked in exams to test your knowledge. These exemplar solutions is quite helpful for competitive exams.
Question 36. Match the following:
Column I
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Column II
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A. 88 g of CO2
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a. 0.25 mol
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B. 6.022 x 1023 molecules of H2O
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b. 2 mol
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C. 5.6 litres of O2 at STP
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c. 1 mol
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D. 96 g of O2
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d. 6.022 x 1023 molecules
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E. 1 mole of any gas
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e. 3 mol
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Answer:
i) – b
ii) – c
iii) – a
iv) - e
v) – d
Question 37. Match the following physical quantities with units
Column I (Physical)
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Column II (Unit)
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(i) Molarity
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a. g mL-1
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(ii) Mole fraction
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b. mol
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(iii) Mole
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c. Pascal
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(iv) Molality
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d. Unitless
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(v) Pressure
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e. mol L-1
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(vi) Luminous intensity
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f. Candela
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(vii) Density.
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g. mol kg-1
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(viii) Mass
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h. N m-1
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i. kg
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Answer:
(i) – eThis is one of the most important sections covered in the NCERT exemplar solutions Class 11 chemistry chapter 1. These questions will improve your critical thinking.The most typical and important section for exams
Question 38. In the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) followed by a statement of Reason (R) is given. Choose the correct option out of the choices given below each question.
Assertion (A): The empirical mass of ethene is half of its molecular mass.
Reason (R): The empirical formula represents the simplest whole number ratio of various atoms present in a compound.
(i) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
(ii) A is true but R is false.
(iii) A is false but R is true.
(iv) Both A and R are false.
Answer:
Question 39. In the following questions ,a statement of Assertion (A) followed by a statement of Reason (R) is given. Choose the correct option out of the choices given below each question.
Assertion (A): One atomic mass unit is defined as one-twelfth of the mass of one carbon- 12 atoms.
Reason (R): Carbon-12 isotope is the most abundant isotope of carbon and has been Chosen as standard.
(i) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation Of A.
(ii) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
(iii) A is true but R is false.
(iv) Both A and R are false.
Answer:
The answer is option (ii) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.Question 40. In the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) followed by a statement of Reason (R) is given. Choose the correct option out of the choices given below each question.
Assertion (A): Significant figures for 0.200 is 3 whereas for 200 it is 1.
Reason (R): A zero at the end or right of a number is significant provided they are not on the right side of the decimal point.
(i) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(ii) Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A.
(iii) A is true but R is false.
(iv) Both A and R are false.
Answer:
Question 41. In the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) followed by a statement of Reason (R) is given. Choose the correct option out of the choices given below each question.
Assertion (A): Combustion Of 16 g Of methane, gives 18 g Of water.
Reason (R): In the combustion of methane. water is one of the products.
(i) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation Of A.
(ii) A is true but R is false.
(iii) A is false but R is true.
(iv) Both A and R are false.
Answer:
The following are the long-answer type questions that needs more practice. These are the chemistry chapter 1 Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry important questions that are asked in the exams.
Answer:
$P_{1}=1 \; atm$Answer:
Number of moles of HCI=$250\; mL\times \frac{0.76\; M}{1000}=0.19\; mol$
Answer:
The Law of multiple proportions states that "If two elements can combine to form more than one compound, the mass of element combines with the fixed mass of the other element and is in the ratio of small whole numbers." For example, hydrogen reacts with oxygen to form water andAnswer:
Applying the Law of multiple proportionsSome Class 11 chemistry chapter 1 some basic concepts of chemistry questions and answers are given below that will help you tackle complex problems. The questions below will help you evaluate your understanding of the concepts.
Question 1 : Among $10^{-9} \mathrm{~g}$ (each) of the following elements, which one will have the highest number of atoms?
Element : $\mathrm{Pb}, \mathrm{Po}, \mathrm{Pr}$ and Pt
Options
i) Pb
ii)Po
iii)Pr
iv)Pt
Solution:
$\text { No. of atoms }=\frac{\text { Mass}}{\text { MolarMas }(\mathrm{g} / \mathrm{mol})} \times \mathrm{N}_{\mathrm{A}}$
From this formula, it's clear that for a given mass, the element with the smallest molar mass will have the greatest number of atoms, as it appears in the denominator.
$\mathrm{M}_{\mathrm{P}_{\mathrm{o}}}=209$
$\mathrm{M}_{\mathrm{pr}}=141$
$\mathrm{M}_{\mathrm{Pb}}=207$
$\mathrm{M}_{\mathrm{Pt}}=195$
Pr has the lowest molar mass ( $M_{\mathrm{Pr}}=141 \mathrm{~g} / \mathrm{mol}$ ), $10^{-9}$ grams of Pr will contain the highest number of atoms compared to the other elements listed.
Hence, the correct answer is option (2).
Question 2: $\mathrm{CaCO}_3(\mathrm{~s})+2 \mathrm{HCl}(\mathrm{aq}) \rightarrow \mathrm{CaCl}_2(\mathrm{aq})+\mathrm{CO}_2(\mathrm{~g}) \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}(\mathrm{l})$
Consider the above reaction, what mass of $\mathrm{CaCl}_2$ will be formed if 250 mL of 0.76 M HCl reacts with 1000 g of $\mathrm{CaCO}_3$ ?
(Given : Molar mass of $\mathrm{Ca}, \mathrm{C}, \mathrm{O}, \mathrm{H}$ and Cl are 40 , $12,16,1$ and $35.5 \mathrm{~g} \mathrm{~mol}^{-1}$, respectively)
Options
i) 3.908 g
ii) 2.636 g
iii) 10.545 g
iv) 5.272 g
Solution:
$\mathrm{CaCO}_3(s)+2 \mathrm{HCl}(a q) \rightarrow \mathrm{CaCl}_2(a q)+\mathrm{CO}_2(g)+\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}(l)$
$
\text { Volume }=250 \mathrm{~mL}=0.250 \mathrm{~L}
$
Moles of $\mathrm{HCl}=M \times V=0.76 \times 0.250=0.19 \mathrm{~mol}$
From the equation:
2 mol HCl reacts with $1 \mathrm{~mol} \mathrm{CaCO}_3$
Moles of $\mathrm{CaCO}_3=\frac{0.19}{2}=0.095 \mathrm{~mol}$
Molar mass of $\mathrm{CaCO}_3=100 \mathrm{~g} / \mathrm{mol}$
Available moles of $\mathrm{CaCO}_3=\frac{1000}{100}=10 \mathrm{~mol}$
From the equation:
$1 \mathrm{~mol} \mathrm{CaCl}_2$ is formed per 2 mol HCl
$
\text { Moles of } \mathrm{CaCl}_2=\frac{0.19}{2}=0.095 \mathrm{~mol}
$
Molar mass of $\mathrm{CaCl}_2=40(\mathrm{Ca})+2 \times 35.5(\mathrm{Cl})=111 \mathrm{~g} / \mathrm{mol}$
$
\text { Mass }=0.095 \times 111=10.545 \mathrm{~g}
$
Hence, the correct answer is option (3).
Question 3. On combustion 0.210 g of an organic compound containing $\mathrm{C}, \mathrm{H}$ and O gave $0.127 \mathrm{~g} \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}$ and $0.307 \mathrm{~g} \mathrm{CO}_2$. The percentages of hydrogen and oxygen in the given organic compound respectively are:
(1) $53.41,39.6$
(2) $6.72,53.41$
(3) $7.55,43.85$
(4) $6.72,39.87$
Solution:
Mass of organic compound $=0.210 \mathrm{~g}$
Mass of water formed $=0.127 \mathrm{~g}$
Mass of $\mathrm{CO}_2$ formed $=0.307 \mathrm{~g}$
Mass of hydrogen $=\frac{0.127 \times 2}{18}=0.014 \mathrm{~g}$
Percentage of hydrogen $=\frac{0.014 \times 100}{0.210}=6.72 \%$
Mass of carbon $=\frac{0.307 \times 12}{44}=0.084 \mathrm{~g}$
Percentage of carbon $=\frac{0.084 \times 100}{0.210}=39.87 \%$
Percentage of oxygen $= 100- (39.87 + 6.72) = 53.41 \%$
Hence, the correct answer is option (2).
To solve class 11 chemistry chapter 1 Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry questions, it is important to follow a systematic approach. Given below the approaches to solve these questions effectively.
1.Understand the basic concepts
While solving Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry questions students are guided to first understand the basic concepts like SI Units & Measurements, Significant figures, Scientific notation, Dimensional analysis, and Laws of Chemical Combination. Students can also refer to Class 11 Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry Notes.
2. Practice the formulas of the mole concept like
Students must practice formulas like Atomic Mass and number of moles, Mole & Avogadro’s Number, Percentage Composition like Empirical Formula & Molecular Formula, and Stoichiometry.
3. Calculations and practice
Practice is the key to success; students must practice maximum questions.
4. Solve Numerical Problems
Given below are some important topics from Class 11 Chemistry Chapter 1 NCERT Exemplar Solution that are asked in exams so students must practice them to score good marks
5. Practice questions
Practice questions from NCERT textbooks, as these questions are asked directly in boards and other competitive exams. For revision students can follow Class 11 Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry Notes. While solving questions, students must take care of a few basic points like, converting the units where required, and significant figures must be thoroughly checked.
The following are the important topics of chapter 1. Practice more at NCERT Class 11 chemistry chapter 1 exemplar solutions.
1.1 Importance of Chemistry
1.2 Nature of matter
1.3 Properties of matter and their measurement
1.4 Uncertainty In Measurement
1.5 Laws of Chemical Combinations
1.6 Dalton Atomic Theory
1.7 Atomic and Molecular masses
1.8 Mole Concept and Molar Mass
1.9 Percentage composition
1.10 Stoichiometry and stoichiometric calculation
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Significant figures are the meaningful digits in a measured quantity. They indicate the precision of measurements and calculations.
Empirical formula is the simplest whole-number ratio of atoms (e.g., CH₂O for glucose) while molecular formula is the actual number of atoms (e.g., C₆H₁₂O₆ for glucose).
A Homogeneous Mixture is a mixture that has a uniform composition throughout the mixture. E.g., saltwater, air, sugar dissolved in water while heterogeneous Mixture is a mixture that does not have a uniform composition. E.g., sand and water, oil and water, a salad.
Mass is the measure of the amount of matter (constant, SI unit: kg) while weight is a Force exerted by gravity on mass (varies with location, SI unit: N).
The reactant that gets consumed first, limiting the amount of product formed in a reaction
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