Monatomic Gases -Multiple Choice Questions Quiz

Interactive MCQs on “Monatomic Gases”:

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Question 1: Which of the following gases is an example of a monatomic gas at room temperature and standard atmospheric pressure?

(a) Oxygen (O2)
(b) Nitrogen (N2)
(c) Helium (He)
(d) Carbon dioxide (CO2)

Question 2: What is the definition of a monatomic gas?

(a) A gas composed of molecules with two atoms bonded together
(b) A gas composed of molecules with three or more atoms bonded together
(c) A gas composed of individual atoms as the basic units
(d) A gas composed of ions and free electrons

Question 3: Which of the following properties is true for monatomic gases?

(a) They have high thermal conductivity.
(b) They have low specific heat capacity.
(c) They have low melting and boiling points.
(d) They have low molar mass.

Question 4: Which of the following statements is true regarding the ideal gas law for monatomic gases?

(a) The ideal gas law does not apply to monatomic gases.
(b) The ideal gas law is modified for monatomic gases due to their low molar mass.
(c) The ideal gas law applies to monatomic gases in the same way as to other gases.
(d) The ideal gas law is applicable to monatomic gases only at low temperatures.

Question 5: Which monatomic gas is commonly used to fill balloons and airships due to its low density?

(a) Argon (Ar)
(b) Neon (Ne)
(c) Xenon (Xe)
(d) Helium (He)

Question 6: What is the most significant factor that determines the behavior of monatomic gases at high temperatures?

(a) Their low specific heat capacity
(b) Their high thermal conductivity
(c) Their low molar mass
(d) Their large atomic size

Question 7: Which monatomic gas is often used in lighting, such as neon signs?

(a) Argon (Ar)
(b) Neon (Ne)
(c) Helium (He)
(d) Xenon (Xe)

Question 8: What is the primary mechanism of energy transfer in monatomic gases?

(a) Conduction
(b) Convection
(c) Radiation
(d) Absorption and emission of photons

Question 9: What is the value of the degrees of freedom for a monatomic gas molecule?

(a) 1
(b) 2
(c) 3
(d) 5

Question 10: Which of the following gases is a diatomic molecule and not a monatomic gas?

(a) Argon (Ar)
(b) Oxygen (O2)
(c) Helium (He)
(d) Xenon (Xe)