Surface Chemistry

2022 Q101 TS-EAMCET MCQ
20 May 2026

10 g of a gas is adsorbed on 500 g of solid at 10 bar. If the pressure is increased at 20 bar, 14 g of the gas is adsorbed by the same solid at the same temperature. What is the slope of Freundlich adsorption isotherm?

A.

1.0

B.

$4 / 3$

C.

3

D.

0.5

2022 Q102 TS-EAMCET MCQ
20 May 2026

The coagulation of 200 mL of a positive colloid took place when 0.73 g of HCl was added to it without changing the volume much. The flocculation value of HCl for the colloid is

A.

1000

B.

0.365

C.

200

D.

100

2022 Q103 TS-EAMCET MCQ
20 May 2026

Which of the following does not show Tyndall effect?

A.

Clouds

B.

Milk

C.

Sugar solution

D.

Suspension

2022 Q104 TS-EAMCET MCQ
20 May 2026

A cube of edge length 1 cm is divided into smaller cubes of uniform size of length 1 nm . Assuming that, no voids are present, the ratio of total surface area of all the cubes of 1 nm edge length to the surface area of the initial cube is

A.

$10^9$

B.

$10^7$

C.

$10^6$

D.

$10^5$

2022 Q105 TS-EAMCET MCQ
20 May 2026

Catalysts in the following reactions are

(I) $\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{COOCH}_3(l)+\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}(l)\longrightarrow \mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{COOH}(a q)+\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{OH}(l)$

(II) $2 \mathrm{SO}_2(\mathrm{~g}) \longrightarrow 2 \mathrm{SO}_3(\mathrm{~g})$

(III) $2 \mathrm{SO}_2(\mathrm{~g})+\mathrm{O}_2(\mathrm{~g}) \longrightarrow 2 \mathrm{SO}_3(\mathrm{~g})$

(IV) $\mathrm{N}_2(\mathrm{~g})+3 \mathrm{H}_2(\mathrm{~g}) \longrightarrow 2 \mathrm{NH}_3(\mathrm{~g})$

A.

$\mathrm{HCl}(\mathrm{s}), \mathrm{Pt}(\mathrm{s}), \mathrm{NO}(\mathrm{g})$ and $\mathrm{Fe}(\mathrm{s})$

B.

$\mathrm{HCl}(\mathrm{s}), \mathrm{NO}(\mathrm{g}), \mathrm{Pt}(\mathrm{s})$ and $\mathrm{Fe}(\mathrm{s})$

C.

$\mathrm{HCl}(\mathrm{s}, \mathrm{Ni}(\mathrm{s}), \mathrm{NO}(\mathrm{g})$ and $\mathrm{Fe}(\mathrm{s})$

D.

$\mathrm{HCl}\left(\Omega, \mathrm{Pt}(\mathrm{s}), \mathrm{N}_2 \mathrm{O}(\mathrm{g})\right.$ and $\mathrm{Fe}(\mathrm{s})$

2022 Q106 TS-EAMCET MCQ
20 May 2026

For $\mathrm{As}_2 \mathrm{~S}_3$ sol, the most effective coagulating agent is

A.

$\mathrm{CaCO}_3$

B.

NaCl

C.

$\mathrm{FeCl}_3$

D.

clay

2022 Q107 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

The correct order of coagulating power of the following ions to coagulate the positive sol is

$\mathrm{\mathop {{{[Fe{{(CN)}_6}]}^{4 - }}}\limits_I ,\mathop {C{l^ - }}\limits_{II} ,\mathop {SO_4^{2 - }}\limits_{III}}$

A.
I > II > III
B.
III > II > I
C.
I > II > III
D.
I > III > II
2022 Q108 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

The macromolecular colloids of the following are

I. Starch solution

II. Sulphur sol

III. Synthetic detergent

IV. Synthetic rubber

A.
I, II
B.
II, III
C.
III, IV
D.
I, IV
2022 Q109 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

Assertion (A) Animal skins are colloidal in nature.

Reason (R) Animal skin has positively charged particles.

A.
Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
B.
Both A and R are correct and R is not the correct explanation of A.
C.
A is correct but R is incorrect.
D.
A is incorrect but R is correct.
2022 Q110 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

The diameters range of colloidal particles is approximately.

A.
1 to 1000 nm
B.
1000 to 2000 nm
C.
2000 to 3000 nm
D.
3000 to 4000 nm
2021 Q111 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Match List - I with List - II :

JEE Main 2021 (Online) 1st September Evening Shift Chemistry - Surface Chemistry Question 46 English
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
A.
(a)-(i), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(iv)
B.
(a)-(iv), (b)-(i), (c)-(iii), (d)-(ii)
C.
(a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(i)
D.
(a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(iii)
2021 Q112 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Select the graph that correctly describes the adsorption isotherms at two temperatures T1, and T2 (T1 > T2) for a gas :

(x - mass of the gas absorbed ; m - mass of adsorbent ; P - pressure)
A.
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 31st August Morning Shift Chemistry - Surface Chemistry Question 48 English Option 1
B.
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 31st August Morning Shift Chemistry - Surface Chemistry Question 48 English Option 2
C.
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 31st August Morning Shift Chemistry - Surface Chemistry Question 48 English Option 3
D.
JEE Main 2021 (Online) 31st August Morning Shift Chemistry - Surface Chemistry Question 48 English Option 4
2021 Q113 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Lyophilic sols are more stable than lyophobic sols because :
A.
there is a strong electrostatic repulsion between the negatively charged colloidal particles.
B.
the colloidal particles have positive charge.
C.
the colloidal particles have no charge.
D.
the colloidal particles are solvated.
2021 Q114 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Tyndall effect is more effectively shown by :
A.
true solution
B.
lyophilic colloid
C.
lyophobic colloid
D.
suspension
2021 Q115 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The sol given below with negatively charged colloidal particles is :
A.
FeCl3 added to hot water
B.
KI added to AgNO3 solution
C.
AgNO3 added to KI solution
D.
Al2O3.xH2O in water
2021 Q116 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Which one of the following is correct for the adsorption of a gas at a given temperature on a solid surface?
A.
$\Delta$H > 0, $\Delta$S > 0
B.
$\Delta$H > 0, $\Delta$S < 0
C.
$\Delta$H < 0, $\Delta$S < 0
D.
$\Delta$H < 0, $\Delta$S > 0
2021 Q117 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Match List I with List II :

List-I
Example of colloids
List - II
Classification
(a) Cheese (i) dispersion of liquid in liquid
(b) Pumice stone (ii) dispersion of liquid in gas
(c) Hair cream (iii) dispersion of gas in solid
(d) Cloud (iv) dispersion of liquid in solid

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below
A.
(a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
B.
(a)-(iv), (b)-(i), (c)-(iii), (d)-(ii)
C.
(a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(i), (d)-(ii)
D.
(a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(i), (d)-(ii)
2021 Q118 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
When silver nitrate solution is added to potassium iodide solution then the sol produced is :
A.
AgI / I$-$
B.
AgI / Ag+
C.
KI / NO$_3^ - $
D.
AgNO3 / NO$_3^ - $
2021 Q119 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The conditions given below are in the context of observing Tyndall effect in colloidal solutions :

(A) The diameter of the colloidal particles is comparable to the wavelength of light used.

(B) The diameter of the colloidal particles is much smaller than the wavelength of light used.

(C) The diameter of the colloidal particles is much larger than the wavelength of light used.

(D) The refractive indices of the dispersed phase and the dispersion medium are comparable.

(E) The dispersed phase has a very different refractive index from the dispersion medium.

Choose the most appropriate conditions from the options given below :
A.
(A) and (E) only
B.
(C) and (D) only
C.
(A) and (D) only
D.
(B) and (E) only
2021 Q120 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The charges on the colloidal CdS sol and TiO2 sol are, respectively :
A.
positive and positive
B.
positive and negative
C.
negative and negative
D.
negative and positive
2021 Q121 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
For the coagulation of a negative sol, the species below, that has the highest flocculating power is :
A.
Na+
B.
Ba2+
C.
PO$_4^{3 - }$
D.
SO$_4^{2 - }$
2021 Q122 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
A colloidal system consisting of a gas dispersed in a solid is called a/an :
A.
foam
B.
aerosol
C.
solid sol
D.
gel
2021 Q123 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The INCORRECT statements below regarding colloidal solutions is :
A.
The flocculating power of Al3+ is more than that of Na+.
B.
A colloidal solutions shows Brownian motion of colloidal particles.
C.
An ordinary filter paper can stop the flow of colloidal particles.
D.
A colloidal solutions shows colligative properties.
2021 Q124 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
The nature of charge on resulting colloidal particles when FeCl3 is added to excess of hot water is :
A.
neutral
B.
sometimes positive and sometimes negative
C.
positive
D.
negative
2021 Q125 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Which one of the following statements is FALSE for hydrophilic sols?
A.
They do not require electrolytes for stability.
B.
The sols cannot be easily coagulated.
C.
These sols are reversible in nature.
D.
Their viscosity is of the order of that of H2O.
2021 Q126 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
In Freundlich adsorption isotherm at moderate pressure, the extent of adsorption $\left( {{x \over m}} \right)$ is directly proportional to Px. The value of x is :
A.
$\infty $
B.
zero
C.
1
D.
${{1 \over n}}$
2021 Q127 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Most suitable salt which can be used for efficient clotting of blood will be :
A.
Mg(HCO3)2
B.
NaHCO3
C.
FeCl3
D.
FeSO4
2021 Q128 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
In Freundlich adsorption isotherm, slope of AB line is :

JEE Main 2021 (Online) 24th February Morning Shift Chemistry - Surface Chemistry Question 66 English
A.
${1 \over n}$ with $\left( {{1 \over n} = 0\,to\,1} \right)$
B.
n with (n, 0.1 to 0.5)
C.
$\log {1 \over n}$ with $\left( {n < 1} \right)$
D.
log n with (n > 1)
2021 Q129 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026
CH4 is absorbed on 1g charcoal at 0$^\circ$C following the Freundlich adsorpiton isotherm 10.0 mL of CH4 is adsorbed at 100 mm of Hg, whereas 15.0 mL is adsorbed at 200 mm of Hg. The volume of CH4 adsorbed at 300 mm of Hg is 10x mL. The value of x is _________ $\times$ 10-2.

(Nearest integer) [Use log102 = 0.3010, log103 = 0.4771]
2021 Q130 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026
CO2 gas adsorbs on charcoal following Freundlich adsorption isotherm. For a given amount of charcoal, the mass of CO2 adsorbed becomes 64 times when the pressure of CO2 is doubled. The value of n in the Freundlich isotherm equation is ____________ $\times$ 10$-$2. (Round off to the Nearest Integer)
2021 Q131 JEE Mains Numerical
14 Mar 2026
100 ml of 0.0018% (w/v) solution of Cl$-$ ion was the minimum concentration of Cl$-$ required to precipitate a negative sol in one h. The coagulating value of Cl$-$ ion is _________ (Nearest integer)
2021 Q132 JEE Advanced MSQ
14 Mar 2026
The correct statement(s) related to colloids is (are)
A.
The process of precipitating colloidal sol by an electrolyte is called peptization.
B.
Colloidal solution freezes at higher temperature than the true solution at the same concentration.
C.
Surfactants form micelle above critical micelle concentration (CMC). CMC depends on temperature.
D.
Micelles are macromolecular colloids.
2021 Q133 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

Which statements among the following are correct?

1. Freundlich isotherm fails at high pressure of the gas.

2. $\Delta H < 0$ for both physical and chemical adsorption.

3. Physical adsorption in non-selective.

4. Chemical adsorption is reversible, whereas physical adsorption is irreversible.

A.
1, 2, 3 and 4
B.
1, 2 and 3
C.
1, 3 and 4
D.
2 and 4
2021 Q134 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

In an adsorption experiment, a graph between $\log (x / m)$ versus $\log p$ was found to be linear with a slope of $45^{\circ}$. The intercept on $\log (x / m)$ axis was found to be 0.3010. The amount of gas adsorbed per gram of charcoal under a pressure of $0.5 \mathrm{~atm}$ is

A.
0.5 g
B.
1.0 g
C.
1.5 g
D.
0.75 g
2021 Q135 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

Among the following, in which type of chromatography, both stationary and mobile phases are in liquid state?

A.
Gas-liquid chromatography
B.
Ascending paper chromatography (Partition chromatography)
C.
High performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)
D.
Thin layer chromatography (TLC)
2021 Q136 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

The protective power of a lyophilic colloidal sol is expressed in terms of

A.
critical micelle concentration
B.
standard reduction potential
C.
gold number
D.
oxidation number
2021 Q137 AP-EAPCET MCQ
20 May 2026

A plot of $\log (x / m)$ versus $\log (p)$ for adsorption of a gas on a solid gives a straight line with a slope of

A.
$-\log k$
B.
$\log (1 / n)$
C.
$\frac{1}{n}$
D.
antilog $(1 / n)$
2021 Q138 BITSAT MCQ
11 Jun 2026

The process of removal of excess electrolyte from colloidal solution is

A.
coagulation
B.
dialysis
C.
ultra-filtration
D.
peptisation
2020 Q139 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Kraft temperature is the temperature :
A.
below which the aqueous solution of detergents starts freezing.
B.
above which the formation of micelles takes place.
C.
below which the formation of micelles takes place.
D.
above which the aqueous solution of detergents starts boiling.
2020 Q140 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Adsorption of a gas follows Freundlich adsorption isotherm. If x is the mass of the gas adsorbed on mass
m of the adsorbent, the correct plot of ${x \over m}$ versus p is :
A.
JEE Main 2020 (Online) 5th September Evening Slot Chemistry - Surface Chemistry Question 69 English Option 1
B.
JEE Main 2020 (Online) 5th September Evening Slot Chemistry - Surface Chemistry Question 69 English Option 2
C.
JEE Main 2020 (Online) 5th September Evening Slot Chemistry - Surface Chemistry Question 69 English Option 3
D.
JEE Main 2020 (Online) 5th September Evening Slot Chemistry - Surface Chemistry Question 69 English Option 4
2020 Q141 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Identify the correct molecular picture showing that happens at the critical micellar concentration (CMC) of an aqueous solution of a surfactant ( ◍ polar head; ∼ non-polar tail; ● water). JEE Main 2020 (Online) 5th September Morning Slot Chemistry - Surface Chemistry Question 70 English
A.
(C)
B.
(A)
C.
(D)
D.
(B)
2020 Q142 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
A sample of red ink (a colloidal suspension) is prepared by mixing eosin dye, egg white, HCHO and water. The component which ensures stability of the ink sample is :
A.
HCHO
B.
Water
C.
Eosin dye
D.
Egg white
2020 Q143 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Match the following :

(i) Foam (a) smoke
(ii) Gel (b) cell fluid
(iii) Aerosol (c) jellies
(iv) Emulsion (d) rubber
(e) froth
(f) Milk
A.
(i)-(e), (ii)-(c), (iii)-(a), (iv)-(f)
B.
(i)-(d), (ii)-(b), (iii)-(a), (iv)-(e)
C.
(i)-(d), (ii)-(b), (iii)-(e), (iv)-(f)
D.
(i)-(b), (ii)-(c), (iii)-(e), (iv)-(d)
2020 Q144 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
An ionic micelle is formed on the addition of :
A.
excess water to liquid JEE Main 2020 (Online) 3rd September Evening Slot Chemistry - Surface Chemistry Question 73 English Option 1
B.
excess water to liquid JEE Main 2020 (Online) 3rd September Evening Slot Chemistry - Surface Chemistry Question 73 English Option 2
C.
liquid diethyl ether to aqueous NaCl solution
D.
sodium stearate to pure toluene
2020 Q145 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Tyndall effect is observed when:
A.
The diameter of dispersed particles is similar to the wavelenght of light used.
B.
The diameter of dispersed particles is much smaller than the wavelength of light used.
C.
The diameter of dispersed particles is much larger than the wavelength of light used.
D.
The refractive index of dispersed phase is greater than that of the dispersion medium.
2020 Q146 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Amongst the following statements regarding adsorption, those that are valid are

(a) $\Delta $H becomes less negative as adsorption proceeds
(b) On a given adsorbent, ammonia is adsorbed more than nitrogen gas
(c) On adsorption, the residual force acting along the surface of the adsorbent increases
(d) With increase in temperature, the equilibrium concentration of adsorbate increases
A.
(c) and (d)
B.
(a) and (b)
C.
(d) and (a)
D.
(b) and (c)
2020 Q147 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
Which of the following is used for the preparation of colloids?
A.
Van Arkel Method
B.
Bredig’s Arc Method
C.
Mond Process
D.
Ostwald Process
2020 Q148 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
A mixture of gases O2, H2 and CO are taken in a closed vessel containing charcoal. The graph that represents the correct behaviour of pressure with time is :
A.
JEE Main 2020 (Online) 9th January Evening Slot Chemistry - Surface Chemistry Question 78 English Option 1
B.
JEE Main 2020 (Online) 9th January Evening Slot Chemistry - Surface Chemistry Question 78 English Option 2
C.
JEE Main 2020 (Online) 9th January Evening Slot Chemistry - Surface Chemistry Question 78 English Option 3
D.
JEE Main 2020 (Online) 9th January Evening Slot Chemistry - Surface Chemistry Question 78 English Option 4
2020 Q149 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
For the following Assertion and Reason, the correct option is
Assertion : For hydrogenation reactions, the catalytic activity increases from Group 5 to Group 11 metals with maximum activity shown by Group 7-9 elements.
Reason : The reactants are most strongly adsorbed on group 7-9 elements.
A.
Both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation for the assertion.
B.
The assertion is true, but the reason is false.
C.
Both assertion and reason are true but the reason is not the correct explanation for the assertion.
D.
Both assertion and reason are false.
2020 Q150 JEE Mains MCQ
14 Mar 2026
As per Hardy-Schulze formulation, the flocculation values of the following for ferric hydroxide sol are in the order :
A.
AICl3 > K3[Fe(CN)6] > K2CrO4 > KBr = KNO3
B.
K3[Fe(CN)6] < K2CrO4 < KBr = KNO3 = AlCl3
C.
K3[Fe(CN)6] < K2CrO4 < AlCl3 < KBr < KNO3
D.
K3[Fe(CN)6] > AlCl3 > K2CrO4 > KBr > KNO3