GK: Class 12 General Q&A · Page 93
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What is a strong acid?
A strong acid is a substance that completely dissociates (breaks apart) into ions when dissolved in water, releasing all its hydrogen ions (H+). Common examples include hydrochloric acid (HCl), sulfuric acid (H2SO4), and nitric acid (HNO3). Strong acids have very low pH values (typically 0-1) and are highly corrosive. They conduct electricity well in solution because of the high concentration of ions, and they react vigorously with bases, metals, and other substances.
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What are the 7 types of acids?
The seven main types of acids include: (1) Mineral acids (like sulfuric, hydrochloric, and nitric acid), (2) Organic acids (like acetic, citric, and formic acid), (3) Strong acids (complete ionization in water), (4) Weak acids (partial ionization in water), (5) Monoprotic acids (donate one proton), (6) Polyprotic acids (donate multiple protons), and (7) Lewis acids (electron pair acceptors). These categories help classify acids based on their origin, strength, ionization behavior, and chemica
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Is urea an ammonia?
No, urea is not ammonia, though they are related. Urea is a waste product created when the liver converts toxic ammonia into a less harmful form. While ammonia (NH₃) is highly toxic, urea is much safer for the body to transport and eliminate through urin
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What is urea made from?
In the body, urea is made from ammonia and carbon dioxide through the urea cycle in the liver. Industrially, urea is synthesized by reacting ammonia with carbon dioxide under high pressure and temperature, primarily for use in fertilizers and other applications.
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Is CO₂ used to make urea?
Yes, carbon dioxide (CO₂) is essential for urea production. In the body's urea cycle, CO₂ combines with ammonia to form urea. Industrial urea synthesis also uses CO₂ as a key reactant with ammonia.
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What is DEF urea?
DEF (Diesel Exhaust Fluid) is a solution containing 32.5% urea and 67.5% deionized water. It's used in modern diesel vehicles with Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) systems to reduce harmful nitrogen oxide emissions.
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Is urea in DEF urine?
No, urea in DEF is not derived from urine. DEF uses synthetically manufactured urea that meets strict automotive-grade purity standards. It's chemically identical to natural urea but produced through industrial processes.
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What is another name for urea?
Urea is also known as carbamide. In medical contexts, you might see it referred to as blood urea nitrogen (BUN) when measured in blood tests. Other technical names include carbonyl diamide.
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What do kidneys do with urea?
The kidneys filter urea from the bloodstream and excrete it in urine. This filtration process removes waste products while retaining essential nutrients and water, helping maintain the body's chemical balance.
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Which organ produces urea?
The liver produces urea through a process called the urea cycle. The liver converts toxic ammonia (from protein breakdown) into urea, which is then released into the bloodstream and transported to the kidneys for elimination.
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Is urea NH₄⁺?
No, urea is not NH₄⁺ (ammonium ion). Urea has the formula CO(NH₂)₂, while NH₄⁺ is a positively charged ion formed when ammonia accepts a proton. These are distinct chemical compounds with different structures and properties.
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Is urea also uric acid?
No, urea and uric acid are two different compounds. Urea (CH₄N₂O) is the primary nitrogenous waste in mammals, while uric acid (C₅H₄N₄O₃) is the main waste product in birds and reptiles. Humans produce both, but urea is the dominant form.
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Is human urine a urea?
Human urine is not urea itself, but rather contains urea as one of its main components. Urine is a complex liquid mixture where urea accounts for roughly 2% of the total volume, making it the most abundant dissolved solid waste product.
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Is urea also called urine?
No, urea is not called urine. Urea is a specific chemical compound that is one component of urine. Urine is the liquid waste that contains urea along with water, salts, and other dissolved substances.
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What is 95% of urine?
Approximately 95% of urine is water. The remaining 5% consists of dissolved waste products, with urea being the most abundant solid component (about 2% of total urine), along with creatinine, uric acid, salts, and other substances.
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Is urea 100% nitrogen?
No, urea is not 100% nitrogen. Urea contains approximately 46-47% nitrogen by weight, along with carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. This high nitrogen content makes urea valuable as a nitrogen-rich fertilizer in agriculture.
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Is NH₂CONH₂ urea?
Yes, NH₂CONH₂ is urea. This is simply another way to write the chemical formula, emphasizing the two amino groups (NH₂) attached to a central carbonyl group (CO). Both CH₄N₂O and NH₂CONH₂ represent the same compound.
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What makes up 95% of urine?
Water makes up roughly 95% of urine volume. This high water content allows the kidneys to dissolve and flush out waste products from the bloodstream effectively while maintaining the body's fluid balance.
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What is the molar mass of urea?
The molar mass of urea is approximately 60.06 g/mol. This is calculated by adding the atomic masses of all atoms in the formula: carbon (12.01) + oxygen (16.00) + nitrogen (14.01 × 2) + hydrogen (1.01 × 4) = 60.06 g/mol.
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What is the name of H₂NCONH₂?
H₂NCONH₂ is the chemical name for urea, also known as carbamide. This notation is yet another way to represent the molecular structure, showing the two amine groups (H₂N) bonded to a carbonyl carbon.