Explore topic-wise MCQs in UPSEE.

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1.

Copper crystallizes in fcc with a unit cell length of 361 pm. What is the radius of copper atom?

A. 108 pm
B. 127 pm
C. 157 pm
D. 181 pm
Answer» C. 157 pm
2.

 If the pressure on a NaCl structure is increased, then its coordination number will

A. Increase
B. Decrease
C. Either (a) or (b)
D. Remain the same
Answer» B. Decrease
3.

Which among the following will show anisotropy?

A. Glass
B. Plastic
C. Barium chloride
D. Wood
Answer» D. Wood
4.

 Compounds with identical crystal structure and analogous chemical formula are called

A. Isomers
B. Isotones
C. Allotropes
D. Isomorphous
Answer» E.
5.

 For an ionic crystal of the general formula AX and coordination number 6, the value of radius ratio will be

A. In between 0.732 and 0.414
B. In between 0.414 and 0.225
C. Less than 0.225
D. Greater than 0.732
Answer» B. In between 0.414 and 0.225
6.

The edge of unit cell of fcc Xe crystal is 620 pm. The radius of Xe atom is

A. 189.37 pm
B. 209.87
C. 219.25 pm
D. 235.16
Answer» D. 235.16
7.

The three dimensional graph of lattice points which sets the pattern for the whole lattice is called

A. Space lattice
B. Simple lattice
C. Crystal lattice
D. Unit cell
Answer» B. Simple lattice
8.

Giant ionic structures is also name given to

A. ionic lattice
B. crystal lattice
C. metallic lattice
D. covalent lattice
Answer» B. crystal lattice
9.

Metals can be hammered into different shapes and drawn into wires hence they are

A. soft
B. malleable
C. strong
D. weaker
Answer» C. strong
10.

Diamonds are hard and

A. do not conduct electricity
B. bear high melting point
C. bear high boiling point
D. All of Above
Answer» E.
11.

Metal which can be melted even by warmth of human palm is

A. gallium
B. indium
C. aluminum
D. tungsten
Answer» B. indium
12.

Silicon (IV) oxide which is found in mineral quartz is very similar to

A. graphite
B. diamond
C. iron
D. copper
Answer» C. iron