NEETChemistry

Structure of Atom

23 NEET Chemistry previous year questions on Structure of Atom — options free on every question; 2 include the answer & explanation free, the rest unlock with PYQ Pass.

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Among the following, the correct statement(s) for electrons in an atom is(are)
aUncertainty principle rules out the existence of definite paths for electrons.
bThe energy of an electron in 2s orbital of an atom is lower than the energy of an electron that is infinitely far away from the nucleus.
cAccording to Bohr’s model, the most negative energy value for an electron is given by n = 1, which corresponds to the most stable orbit.
dAccording to Bohr’s model, the magnitude of velocity of electrons increases with increase in values of n.
✓ Correct answer: a) Uncertainty principle rules out the existence of definite paths for electrons.
ExplanationThus, n=1 will have most negative energy According to Bohr's model, an electron in an atom is located at a definite distance from the nucleus and is revolving with a definite velocity around it.According to Heisenberg's principle, it is impossible to determine simultaneously the exact position and momentum (or velocity) of the electron.Uncertainity principle rules out the existence of definite paths or trajectories of electron and other similar particles.Shell or orbit more near to the nucleus has less energy than far away.As we go farther from nucleus, electrons at higher energy levels have more energy.Option D is incorrect as velocity of an electron varies inversely with 'n', hence, when 'n' increases, velocity decreases.
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Given below are two statements: Statement-I: The orbitals having same energy are called as degenerate orbitals. Statement-II: In hydrogen atom, 3p and 3d orbitals are not degenerate orbitals. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given
aStatement-I is true but Statement-II is false
bBoth Statement-I and Statement-II are true.
cBoth Statement-I and Statement-II are false
dStatement-I is false but Statement-II is true
✓ Correct answer: a) Statement-I is true but Statement-II is false
ExplanationStatement I is true: orbitals with same energy are called degenerate.Statement II is false: in hydrogen atom, 3s, 3p, 3d orbitals are degenerate because energy depends only on principal quantum number n, not on l. So, correct answer is: Option A — Statement I is true, Statement II is false.
Q3
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The first use of quantum theory to explain the structure of atom was made by:
aHeisenberg
bBohr
cPlanck
dEinstein
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In a given atom no two electrons can have the same values for all the four quantum numbers. This is called:
aHund's Rule
bAufbau principle
cUncertainty principle
dPauli's Exclusion principle.
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Q5
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The number of angular nodes and radial nodes in 3s orbital are [Re-NEET 2020]
a1 and 0, respectively
b3 and 0, respectively
c0 and 1, respectively
d0 and 2, respectively
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The quantum numbers of four electrons are given below

I. \(n=4 ; l=2 ; m_l=-2 ; s=-\frac{1}{2}\)
II. \(n=3 ; l=2 ; m_l=1 ; s=+\frac{1}{2}\)
III. \(n=4 ; l=1 ; m_l=0 ; s=+\frac{1}{2}\)
IV. \(n=3 ; l=1 ; m_l=-1 ; s=+\frac{1}{2}\)

The correct decreasing order of energy of these electrons is

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a

IV \(>\) II \(>\) III \(>\) I

b

I \(>\) III \(>\) II \(>\) IV

c

III \(>\) I \(>\) II \(>\) IV

d

I \(>\) II \(>\) III \(>\) IV

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Q7
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Given below are two statements

Statement I: The Balmer spectral line for H-atom with lowest energy is located at \(\frac{5}{36} R _{ H } cm ^{-1}\). \(\left( R _{ H }=\right.\) Rydberg constant \()\)
Statement II: When the temperature of blackbody increases, the maxima of the curve (intensity Vs wavelength) shifts to shorter wavelength.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

a

Statement I is true but Statement II is false

b

Statement I is false but Statement II is true

c

Both Statement I and Statement II are true

d

Both Statement I and Statement II are false

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Q8
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Energy and radius of first Bohr orbit of \({\mathrm{He}}^{+}\mathrm{and}{\mathrm{Li}}^{2+}\)are

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a

\({E}_{n}(L{i}^{2+})=-19.62\times {10}^{-16}J\\ {r}_{n}(L{i}^{2+})=17.6pm\\ {E}_{n}(H{e}^{+})=-8.72\times {10}^{-16}J\\ {r}_{n}(H{e}^{+})=26.4pm\)

b

\({E}_{n}(L{i}^{2+})=-8.72\times {10}^{-16}J\\ {r}_{n}(L{i}^{2+})=17.6pm\\ {E}_{n}(H{e}^{+})=-19.62\times {10}^{-16}J\\ {r}_{n}(H{e}^{+})=17.6pm\)

c

\({E}_{n}(L{i}^{2+})=-19.62\times {10}^{-18}J\\ {r}_{n}(L{i}^{2+})=17.6pm\\ {E}_{n}(H{e}^{+})=-8.72\times {10}^{-18}J\\ {r}_{n}(H{e}^{+})=26.4pm\)

d

\({E}_{n}(L{i}^{2+})=-8.72\times {10}^{-18}J\\ {r}_{n}(L{i}^{2+})=26.4pm\\ {E}_{n}(H{e}^{+})=-19.62\times {10}^{-18}J\\ {r}_{n}(H{e}^{+})=17.6pm\)

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Q9
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The energy of an electron in the ground state (n = 1) for \({\mathrm{He}}^{+}\) ion is \(-\mathrm{x}\) Joules then that for an electron in n = 2 state for \({\mathrm{Be}}^{3+}\)ion in Joule is

a

\(-\frac{4}{9}\mathrm{x}\)

b

\(-\mathrm{x}\)

c

\(-\frac{\mathrm{x}}{9}\)

d

\(-4\mathrm{x}\)

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Q10
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The quantum numbers of four electrons are given below

I. \(n=4 ; l=2 ; m_l=-2 ; s=-\frac{1}{2}\)
II. \(n=3 ; l=2 ; m_l=1 ; s=+\frac{1}{2}\)
III. \(n=4 ; l=1 ; m_l=0 ; s=+\frac{1}{2}\)
IV. \(n=3 ; l=1 ; m_l=-1 ; s=+\frac{1}{2}\)

The correct decreasing order of energy of these electrons is

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a

IV \(>\) II \(>\) III \(>\) I

b

I \(>\) III \(>\) II \(>\) IV

c

III \(>\) I \(>\) II \(>\) IV

d

I \(>\) II \(>\) III \(>\) IV

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Q11
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Match List-I with List-II.

List-I

(Quantum Number)

List-II

(Orbital)

(A) n = 2, ℓ = 1 (I) 2s
(B) n = 3, ℓ = 2 (II) 3s
(C) n = 3, ℓ = 0 (III) 2p
(D) n = 2, ℓ = 0 (IV) 3d
a

A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I

b

A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II

c

A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II

d

A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I

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Q12
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What is the maximum wavelength line in the Lyman series of \({\mathrm{He}}^{+}\) ion?

a

3R

b

1/3R

c

1/R

d

None of these

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Q13
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A particular station of All India Radio, New Delhi, broadcasts on a frequency of \( 1,368 \mathrm{~kHz} \) (kilohertz). The wavelength of the electromagnetic radiation emitted by the transmitter is: [speed of light, \( \mathrm{c}=3.0 \times 10^{8} \mathrm{~ms}^{-1} \) ]

a

\( 219.2 \mathrm{~m} \)

b

\( 2192 \mathrm{~m} \)

c

\( 21.92 \mathrm{~cm} \)

d

\( 219.3 \mathrm{~m} \)

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Q14
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The number of protons, neutrons and electrons in \( { }_{71}^{175} \mathrm{Lu} \), respectively, are

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a

104, 71 and 71

b

71, 71 and 104

c

175, 104 and 71

d

71, 104 and 71

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Q15
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According to Bohrs atomic theory

(I) Kinetic energy of electron is \( \propto \frac{\mathrm{Z}^{2}}{\mathrm{n}^{2}} \).

(II) The product of velocity (v) of electron and principal quantum number \( (\mathrm{n}) \), \( v n \) \( \propto Z^{2} \).

(III) Frequency of revolution of electron in an orbit is \( \propto \frac{Z^{3}}{n^{3}} \).

(IV) Coulombic force of attraction on the electron is \( \propto \frac{Z^{3}}{n^{4}} \).

Choose the most appropriate answer the from the options given below

a

I, III and IV only

b

I and IV only

c

I only

d

III only

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Q16
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Select the correct statements from the following
A. Atoms of all elements are composed of two fundamental particles.
B. The mass of the electron is \(9.10939 \times 10^{-31} \mathrm{~kg}\).
C. All the isotopes of a given elements show same chemical properties.
D. Protons and electrons are collectively known as nucleons.
E. Dalton's atomic theory, regarded the atom as an ultimate particle of matter.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below

a

C,D and E only

b

A and E only

c

B,C and E only

d

A,B and C only

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Q17
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Calculate the wavelength (in nanometer) associated with a proton
moving at \(1.0\times {10}^{3}{\mathrm{ms}}^{-1}\)
.
(Mass of proton =\(1.67\times {10}^{-27}\mathrm{kg}\mathrm{and}\mathrm{h}=6.63\times {10}^{-34}\mathrm{Js}\))

a

0.40 nm

b

2.5 nm

c

14.0 nm

d

0.32 nm

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Q18
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Given below are two statements:

Statement-I: Bohr's theory accounts for the stability and line spectrum of \(\mathrm{Li}^{+}\) ion.

Statement-II: Bohr's theory was unable to explain the splitting of spectral lines in the presence of a magnetic field.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

a

Both statement-I and statement-II are true

b

Statement-I is true but statement-II is false

c

Both statement-I and statement-II are false

d

Statement-I is false but statement-II is true

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Q19
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Select the correct statements from the following
A. Atoms of all elements are composed of two fundamental particles.
B. The mass of the electron is \(9.10939 \times 10^{-31} \mathrm{~kg}\).
C. All the isotopes of a given elements show same chemical properties.
D. Protons and electrons are collectively known as nucleons.
E. Dalton's atomic theory, regarded the atom as an ultimate particle of matter.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below

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a

C,D and E only

b

A and E only

c

B,C and E only

d

A,B and C only

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Q20
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The relation between \(n_m,\left(n_m=\right.\) the number of permissible values of magnetic quantum number (m)) for a given value of azimuthal quantum number \((l)\), is

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a

\(l=2{\mathrm{n}}_{\mathrm{m}}+1\)

b

\({\mathrm{n}}_{\mathrm{m}}=2{l}^{2}+1\)

c

\({\mathrm{n}}_{\mathrm{m}}=l+2\)

d

\(l=\frac{{\mathrm{n}}_{\mathrm{m}}-1}{2}\)

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Q21
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Given below are two statements

Statement I: The Balmer spectral line for H-atom with lowest energy is located at \(\frac{5}{36} R _{ H } cm ^{-1}\). \(\left( R _{ H }=\right.\) Rydberg constant \()\)
Statement II: When the temperature of blackbody increases, the maxima of the curve (intensity Vs wavelength) shifts to shorter wavelength.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below

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a

Statement I is true but Statement II is false

b

Statement I is false but Statement II is true

c

Both Statement I and Statement II are true

d

Both Statement I and Statement II are false

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Q22
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The Bohr orbit radius for the hydrogen atom (n = 1) is approximately 0.530Å. The radius for the first excited state (n = 2) orbit is (in Å):

a

0.13

b

1.06

c

4.77

d

2.12

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Q23
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A particular station of All India Radio, New Delhi, broadcasts on a frequency of \( 1,368 \mathrm{~kHz} \) (kilohertz). The wavelength of the electromagnetic radiation emitted by the transmitter is: [speed of light, \( \mathrm{c}=3.0 \times 10^{8} \mathrm{~ms}^{-1} \) ]

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a

\( 219.2 \mathrm{~m} \)

b

\( 2192 \mathrm{~m} \)

c

\( 21.92 \mathrm{~cm} \)

d

\( 219.3 \mathrm{~m} \)

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