1. Positive ions are formed from neutral atoms by loss of

1. 1. neutrons

   
   
   

   2. protons

   
   
   

   3. nuclear charge

   
   
   

   4. electrons

   
   
   

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   NA

   Correct Option: D

   NA

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2. The absolute charge of an electron is

1. 1. (-1.6) x 10^-19 C

   
   
   

   2. (+1.6) x 10⁺¹⁹ C

   
   
   

   3. 1.6 x 10^-19 C

   
   
   

   4. None of these

   
   
   

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   NA

   Correct Option: A

   NA

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3. Structure of solids investigated by using

1. 1. cosmic rays

   
   
   

   2. Z - rays

   
   
   

   3. infrared

   
   
   

   4. y - rays

   
   
   

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   NA

   Correct Option: B

   NA

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4. The nitrogen atom has 7 protons and 7 electrons. The nitride ion will have

1. 1. 10 protons and 7 electrons

   
   
   

   2. 7 protons and 10 electrons

   
   
   

   3. 4 protons and 7 electrons

   
   
   

   4. 4 protons and 10 electrons

   
   
   

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   NA

   Correct Option: B

   NA

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5. The nucleus of a singly ionized carbon atom contains

1. 1. 6 protons and 6 neutrons

   
   
   

   2. 5 protons and 6 neutrons

   
   
   

   3. 6 protons and 6 neutrons and 6 electrons

   
   
   

   4. 12 protons and 6 neutrons and 6 electrons

   
   
   

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   The charged carbon atom in a carbocation is a "sextet", i.e. it has only six electrons in its outer valence shell instead of the eight valence electrons that ensures maximum stability (octet rule). Therefore carbocations are often reactive, seeking to fill the octet of valence electrons as well as regain a neutral charge.
   

   Correct Option: A

   The charged carbon atom in a carbocation is a "sextet", i.e. it has only six electrons in its outer valence shell instead of the eight valence electrons that ensures maximum stability (octet rule). Therefore carbocations are often reactive, seeking to fill the octet of valence electrons as well as regain a neutral charge.
   

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