CBSE Class 11 Chemistry Chapter-1 Important Questions - Free PDF Download






FAQs on Important Questions for CBSE Class 11 Chemistry Chapter 1 - Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry
1. How can I download the important questions of Chapter 1 of Class 11 Chemistry?
To download the important questions of Chapter 1 of Class 11 Chemistry follow the given method:
Visit the official website of Vedantu(vedantu.com), hit on the link-Important Questions for Class 11 Chemistry.
On clicking this link, you will find the page of Class 11 Chemistry.
Now, choose the chapter of your choice.
At the peak of this PDF file, students will be able to see the "Download PDF" option.
Click this option.
You will be able to study offline after the file gets downloaded free of cost.
Students can also download the PDF of Important Questions from the Vedantu app.
2. What are the differences between mixtures and compounds?
The differences between mixtures and compounds are as follows:
Compounds:
Two or more elements are chemically combined to form compounds.
The ratio of elements is fixed in the compounds.
The composition of compounds is the same throughout which means they are homogeneous.
Mixtures:
Two or more compounds are simply mixed and not chemically combined to form mixtures.
The constituents of mixtures are not available in a fixed ratio.
The nature of the mixtures is either homogeneous or heterogeneous.
3. What do you understand about atomic mass and average atomic mass?
(a) Atomic Mass - It is defined as the number of times an atom is heavier than the atom of carbon taken as 12. It can be seen that the obtained atomic masses are the relative atomic masses and not the actual masses of the atoms. This unified mass is equal to 1/12th of the mass of an atom of the carbon-12 isotope.
(b) Average Atomic Mass - The average relative mass of an atom of an element as compared to the mass of carbon atoms.
4. What is the importance of Chemistry in the following fields:
In food and agriculture
In Sanitation and health
(a) In Agriculture and Food -
Chemicals such as urea, sodium nitrate, ammonium phosphate, etc are used in making fertilizers.
Pesticides and insecticides are used to protect crops from harmful insects.
Preservatives are made from chemicals that are used to preserve food items for longer periods.
(b) In Health and Sanitation -
Many life-saving drugs like penicillin and sulpha drugs have been discovered. For AIDS victims, AZT is used.
Phenols are used to kill harmful microorganisms.
Chlorine is used for the sterilization of water.
5. How to get good results in Chapter 1 of Class 11 Chemistry?
Class 11 is that phase of a student's life in which they build their basics. Therefore, they have to concentrate on their studies to make their concepts strong and to attain good marks. Chapter 1 is a little bit difficult so students have to study hard to get decent marks. For this, students must focus on the NCERT book and the questions given in this book. Also, important questions of this chapter will enable students to comprehend the concepts. By solving sample papers, students can clear their doubts.











