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Most Repeated MDCAT Chemistry: States of Matter - Gases, Liquids and Solids MCQs
The most repeated States of Matter - Gases, Liquids and Solids questions in MDCAT Chemistry, measured from 377 real past papers. States of Matter - Gases, Liquids and Solids contributed 666 questions across those papers, and 11 distinct questions recurred with the same verified answer across 2 or more different exam years — listed below (ranked by how many years each recurs in), with the answer, an explanation, and the exact years.
Measured from 377 real past papers · updated July 2026
- 1Repeated in 3 yearsStates of Matter - Gases, Liquids and Solids
H2O has higher boiling point than HF because?
- AH2O can form more hydrogen bonds✓
- BHF has stronger hydrogen bonds.
- CH2O has a higher molecular weight.
- DHF is a polar molecule.
Explanation
This is the correct answer. Both H2O and HF can form hydrogen bonds, which are strong intermolecular forces. However, H2O can form more hydrogen bonds per molecule due to its tetrahedral geometry. Each water molecule can form up to four hydrogen bonds with neighboring molecules, while each HF molecule can only form two. This extensive hydrogen bonding network in H2O requires more energy to break, resulting in a higher boiling point compared to HF.
Appeared in the past papers of: 2015, 2023, 2024
- 2Repeated in 2 yearsStates of Matter - Gases, Liquids and Solids
The real gases show deviation from ideal behaviour at:
- ALow temperature and low pressure
- BHigh temperature and high pressure
- CLow temperature and high pressure✓
- DHigh temperature and low pressure
Explanation
Deviation from ideal gas behavior occurs primarily under high pressure and low temperature conditions. At high pressures, gas molecules are forced closer together, making the volume of the gas significantly less than predicted by the ideal gas law due to the finite volume of the molecules and intermolecular interactions. Conversely, at low temperatures, the kinetic energy of gas molecules decreases, enhancing the influence of intermolecular forces, which can lead to condensation into liquids.
Appeared in the past papers of: 2023, 2024
- 3Repeated in 2 yearsStates of Matter - Gases, Liquids and Solids
The crystals formed as a result of vander Waals interactions are:
- AMolecular crystals✓
- BCovalent crystals
- CMetallic crystals
- DIonic crystals
- ENone of these
Explanation
Molecular crystals have Vander Waal forces between them. Covalent crystals have strong covalent bonds between their structures. Ionic crystals are bound by ionic bonding. Metallic bonds are bound by strong electrostatic attraction between positively charged ions and electrons dispersed in the matrix.
Appeared in the past papers of: 2009, 2010
- 4Repeated in 2 yearsStates of Matter - Gases, Liquids and Solids
The boiling point of water is highest than other hydrides because water molecules can form:
- AHydrogen bonds✓
- BIonic bonds
- CCovalent bonds
- DMetallic bonds
Explanation
This is the correct answer. Water molecules have a polar structure, with a partial positive charge on the hydrogen atoms and a partial negative charge on the oxygen atom. This polarity allows water molecules to form hydrogen bonds with each other, which are strong intermolecular forces. These hydrogen bonds require a significant amount of energy to break, which contributes to the unusually high boiling point of water compared to other hydrides in the same group (such as hydrogen sulfide, hydrogen selenide, and hydrogen telluride).
Appeared in the past papers of: 2023, 2024
- 5Repeated in 2 yearsStates of Matter - Gases, Liquids and Solids
For a gas obeying Boyl's Law if pressure doubled the volume becomes.
- AOne-half✓
- BDoubled
- CUnchanged
- DQuadrupled
Explanation
This is the correct answer. Boyle's Law states that the pressure of a gas is inversely proportional to its volume when the temperature is held constant. Mathematically, this can be expressed as: P1 * V1 = P2 * V2. If the pressure is doubled (P2 = 2 * P1), then the volume must be halved (V2 = V1 / 2) to maintain the equality.
Appeared in the past papers of: 2023, 2024
- 6Repeated in 2 yearsStates of Matter - Gases, Liquids and Solids
The K.E the molecules of an ideal gas at absolute zero will be.
- AZero✓
- BMaximum
- CInfinite
- DUnpredictable
Explanation
This is the correct answer. Absolute zero is the temperature at which all molecular motion ceases.Since kinetic energy is the energy of motion, the kinetic energy of the molecules of an ideal gas at absolute zero would be zero.
Appeared in the past papers of: 2023, 2024
- 7Repeated in 2 yearsStates of Matter - Gases, Liquids and Solids
The crystals formed as a result of vander der Waals interactions are:
- AMolecular crystals✓
- BCovalent crystals
- CMetallic crystals
- DIonic crystals
- ENone of these
Explanation
Molecular crystals have Vander Waal forces between them. Covalent crystals have strong covalent bonds between its structure. Ionic crystals are bound by ionic bonding. Metallic bonds are bound by strong electrostatic attraction between positively charged ions and electrons dispersed in the matrix.
Appeared in the past papers of: 2013, 2016
- 8Repeated in 2 yearsStates of Matter - Gases, Liquids and Solids
Which gaseous hydride most readily decomposes into its elements on contact with a hot glass rod?
- AAmmonia
- BHydrogen chloride
- CHydrogen iodide✓
- DSteam
Explanation
It is the answer because again the strength or thermal stability of hydrogen halides decrease down the group iodine is below both chlorine and bromine therefore its hydrogen halide thermal stability is the weakest because hydrogen iodide bond length is long and therefore less polar than HCl therefore decompose more readily , more easily.
Appeared in the past papers of: 2013, 2016
- 9Repeated in 2 yearsStates of Matter - Gases, Liquids and Solids
Which statement about one mole of metal is always correct?
- AIt contains the same number of atoms as 1 mole of hydrogen atoms.✓
- BIt contains the same number of atoms as 1/12 mole of 12 C.
- CIt has the same mass as 1 mole of carbon atoms.
- DIt is liberated by 1 mole electrons.
Explanation
One mole of any elememt contain same(Avagadro number)of particles1mol of Cu=6.02×10²³particles1mol of H=6.
Appeared in the past papers of: 2013, 2016
- 10Repeated in 2 yearsStates of Matter - Gases, Liquids and Solids
Which property of a gas affects the rate at which it spreads throughout a laboratory?
- ABoiling point
- BMolecular Mass✓
- CReactivity
- DSolubility in water
Explanation
The correct answer is molecular mass. According to Graham's law of diffusion, the rate at which a gas spreads is inversely proportional to the square root of its molecular mass. This means lighter gases diffuse faster than heavier gases. For example, hydrogen (H2) with a molecular mass of 2, diffuses faster than oxygen (O2) with a molecular mass of 32.Other options, such as boiling point, reactivity, and solubility in water, pertain to different physical properties and chemical behaviors of substances and do not directly influence the rate of gas diffusion in air.
Appeared in the past papers of: 2013, 2016
- 11Repeated in 2 yearsStates of Matter - Gases, Liquids and Solids
100 c.c of oxygen is collected over water at 23°C and 800mm pressure. If vapour pressure of water vapours at 23°C is 21.00mm, then calculate volume of the gas at NTP.
- A100 c.c
- B94.53 c.c✓
- C150 c.c
- D90.0 c.c
Explanation
To find the volume of oxygen at NTP, we use the formula P1V1/T1 = P2V2/T2, adjusting for water vapor pressure:1. Subtract the vapor pressure of water from the total pressure to get the pressure of dry oxygen: P1 = 800mm - 21mm = 779mm.2. Substitute the known values: P1 = 779mm, V1 = 100 c.c, T1 = 296K; P2 = 760mm, T2 = 273K.3. Rearrange the formula to solve for V2: V2 = (P1 * V1 * T2) / (P2 * T1).4. Substitute and calculate: V2 = (779 * 100 * 273) / (760 * 296) ≈ 94.53 c.c.Therefore, the correct volume at NTP is 94.53 c.c. Options A, C, and D result from errors in calculation or misunderstanding of the conditions.
Appeared in the past papers of: 2014, 2015