Unit 5 - Chemistry-CMP
Unit 5 - Chemistry-CMP
Unit 5 - Chemistry-CMP
option d) ∆H = +Ve
41. a) Explain Bredig’s Arc method for the preparation of metal sols. (3)
b) Write two steps involved in the mechanism of enzyme catalysed reaction. (2)
a) The two gold electrodes are dipped in water containing a little of alkali to stabilize the sol and an electric
arc is struck between them. The intense heat produced vaporises the metal and the vapours are
immediately condensed by the surrounding ice to give particles of colloidal size. Sol of metals like gold,
platinum, and silver can be prepared by this method.
b) Step 1: The reacting substance(S) binds to the enzyme to form a complex. This lowers the energy of
activation.
Step 2: Enzyme – Substrate complex breaks into products releasing the enzyme.
The ability of a catalyst to direct a reaction to give a particular product is called selectivity of
a catalyst.
41. a) Give any three differences between Lyophilic and Lyophobic Colloids.
b) Write the expression for Freundlich adsorption isotherm. What is the value of 1/n to show that
adsorption can be independent of pressure? (3+1+1)
a) Difference:
b)
c) 1/n = 0 or Zero
Frequently Asked Questions in last 5 years.
1. Explain electrophoresis.
The movement of colloidal particles under an applied electric potential is called electrophoresis.
When an electrode potential is applied across two platinum electrodes dipped in colloidal solution, the
colloidal particles move towards one or the other electrodes. Positively charged particles move towards
the cathode and negatively charged particles move towards the anode. By noting the direction of motion,
we can find the charge on the colloidal particles.
2. Explain Bredig’s electric arc method for the preparation of Gold sol.
The two gold electrodes are dipped in water containing a little of alkali to stabilize the sol and an electric
arc is struck between them. The intense heat produced vaporises the metal and the vapours are
immediately condensed by the surrounding ice to give particles of colloidal size. Sol of metals like gold,
platinum, and silver can be prepared by this method.
PHYSISORPTION CHEMISORPTION
1. It arises due to Van der Waal’s forces 1. It is caused by chemical bond formation
2. It is not specific in nature. 2. It is highly specific in nature.
3. It is reversible. 3. It is irreversible.
4. Enthalpy of adsorption is low. 4. Enthalpy of adsorption is high.
5. Decreases with rise in temperature 5. Increases with rise in temperature
Absorption Adsorption
1. It is a bulk phenomenon 1. It is a surface phenomenon
2. The absorbed substance is uniformly 2. The adsorbed substance is retained only on
distributed throughout the body the surface of the adsorbent.
12. What is homogeneous catalysis? Give an example.
When the reactants and the catalyst are in the same phase, the process is said to be homogeneous catalysis.
Example: oxidation of sulphur dioxide into sulphur trioxide with dioxygen in the presence of oxides of
nitrogen as a catalyst.
15. Name the adsorbent used for the removal of colouring matter from the solution.
Animal charcoal or activated charcoal.
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