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Formula Writing, Naming Compounds & Equations
Elements in which arrangement on the Periodic Table have similar chemical properties?
A) Periods
B) Columns
C) Rows
D) Blocks
What is the correct chemical name for KBr?
A) Potassium bromate
B) Potassium(I) bromide
C) Bromine potasside
D) Potassium bromide
What is the correct chemical name for FeCl3?
A) Iron chloride
B) Iron(II) chloride
C) Triiron chloride
D) Iron(III) chloride
What is the neutral chemical formula for Diphosphorus pentoxide?
A) P5O2
B) PO5
C) P2O2
D) P2O5
Which of the following is a polyatomic ion?
A) Na+
B) Cl-
C) S^-2
D) PO4^-3
Which of the following is a diatomic element?
A) Ne
B) Au
C) Ca
D) Cl2
In the compound 2 Ca3(PO4)2, how many total Calcium atoms are represented?
A) 3
B) 2
C) 4
D) 6
In the compound Ca3(PO4)2, what is the charge of the Calcium ion?
A) +3
B) +2
C) -2
D) -3
What are the coefficients needed to balance the equation: NaBr + Cl2 -> NaCl + Br2?
A) 1, 1, 1, 1
B) 1, 2, 2, 1
C) 2, 1, 2, 1
D) 2, 2, 2, 1
For the nuclide represented as 23/11 Na, what is the atomic number?
A) 23
B) 34
C) 12
D) 11
Which of the following is a way to identify that a chemical change has taken place?
A) Change in state (e.g., melting)
B) Change in shape
C) Change in mass
D) Production of a gas
What is a precipitate in a chemical reaction?
A) A liquid that forms
B) A gas that is released
C) A solid that is produced
D) Energy that is absorbed
What type of chemical reaction is represented by the equation C + O2 -> CO2?
A) Decomposition
B) Synthesis
C) Single replacement
D) Combustion
Moles and Stoichiometry
What is the value of Avogadro's number?
A) 1.01 x 10^23
B) 22.4
C) 6.02 x 10^23
D) 6.02 x 10^22
What is the standard volume for one mole of any gas at Standard Temperature and Pressure (STP)?
A) 1.00 L
B) 6.02 x 10^23 L
C) 1 mole
D) 22.4 L
What is the approximate molar mass of CO2?
A) 28 g/mol
B) 32 g/mol
C) 12 g/mol
D) 44 g/mol
Approximately how many grams are present in 3.5 moles of CH4?
A) 3.5 g
B) 16 g
C) 0.22 g
D) 56 g
Based on the reaction 2 C2H6(g) + 7 O2(g) --> 4 CO2(g) + 6 H2O(g), if you start with 24.3 L of C2H6 at STP and excess oxygen, approximately how many grams of H2O would be produced?
A) 24.3 g
B) 18.0 g
C) 75.6 g
D) 58.58 g
Gas Laws
Boyle's Law describes the relationship between the volume and pressure of a gas at constant temperature. What is this relationship?
A) Direct
B) Indirect
C) No relationship
D) Exponential
Gay-Lussac's Law relates the pressure and temperature of a gas at constant volume. What is this relationship?
A) Direct
B) Indirect
C) Inverse squared
D) Logarithmic
What is the name of the equation PV=nRT?
A) Combined gas law
B) Boyle's Law
C) Charles's Law
D) Ideal gas law
Which of the following is a common unit for measuring pressure in gas law calculations?
A) Liters
B) Kelvin
C) Moles
D) atm
What is standard temperature in degrees Celsius?
A) 0 °C
B) 25 °C
C) 100 °C
D) -273 °C
According to Boyle's Law, if the volume of a gas decreases at constant temperature, what happens to its pressure?
A) It decreases.
B) It stays the same.
C) It increases.
D) It becomes zero.
If the temperature of a gas sample increases while the volume is held constant, what happens to the pressure?
A) It decreases.
B) It stays the same.
C) It increases.
D) It becomes zero.
Thermodynamics (Endothermic, Exothermic & Specific Heat)
Consider the reaction: Energy + NH3OH -> NH4+ + OH-. Is this reaction endothermic or exothermic?
A) Exothermic
B) Endothermic
C) Neither
D) Both
In an endothermic reaction, which has a higher energy content?
A) The reactants
B) The transition state
C) The catalyst
D) The products
What is the sign of the enthalpy change (ΔH) for an endothermic reaction?
A) Negative
B) Positive
C) Zero
D) Can be positive or negative
What term is used to describe the potential energy or heat content of a system in chemistry?
A) Entropy
B) Activation energy
C) Enthalpy
D) Specific heat
What is activation energy?
A) The total energy released in a reaction
B) The energy of the products
C) The minimum energy required to start a reaction
D) The energy gained by a catalyst
How do catalysts typically affect a chemical reaction?
A) They increase the energy of the products.
B) They lower the activation energy needed to start the reaction.
C) They are consumed during the reaction.
D) They change the enthalpy change of the reaction.
What happens to the temperature of the surroundings (like a test tube) when an exothermic reaction takes place?
A) It decreases (gets cold).
B) It increases (gets hot).
C) It stays the same.
D) It fluctuates randomly.
A 10 g metal cylinder loses 242.46 Joules of heat when cooling from 96 degrees C to 42 degrees C. Calculate its specific heat.
A) 2.42 J/g°C
B) 96.0 J/g°C
C) 4.49 J/g°C
D) 0.449 J/g°C
Acids and Bases
Which of the following is a characteristic property of an acid?
A) Feels slippery
B) Tastes bitter
C) Has a pH above 7
D) Reacts with a base to produce salt and water
Which of the following is a characteristic property of a base?
A) Ionizes to produce H+ ions in water
B) Has a pH below 7
C) Tastes sour (Information not found in sources)
D) Ionizes to produce OH- ions in water
When an acid and a base react in a neutralization reaction, what products are formed?
A) Acid and base
B) Gas and precipitate
C) Salt and water
D) Only water
What ion do acids produce when they ionize in water?
A) OH-
B) Cl-
C) Na+
D) H+
What is the approximate pH range for a strong acid?
A) 6-8
B) 3-6
C) 7-14
D) 0-2
Which of the following pH values would indicate a weak base?
A) 2
B) 7
C) 8
D) 13
What is the chemical formula for Sulfuric acid?
A) HCl
B) HNO3
C) H2CO3
D) H2SO4
Where is Acetic acid commonly found?
A) Car batteries
B) Fertilizer
C) Vinegar
D) Milk of Magnesia
Nuclear
Which of the following is a factor one must consider when evaluating the potential danger of radiation exposure?
A) The color of the radiation source
B) The density of the shielding material
C) The temperature of the environment
D) The time exposed to the source
What is half-life in the context of radioactive decay?
A) The time it takes for a substance to become completely harmless
B) The time it takes for radiation to reach a detector
C) The time it takes for half of a radioactive sample to decay
D) The time it takes for a nucleus to split
What type of radiation is represented by the symbol 4/2 He?
A) Alpha
B) Beta
C) Gamma
D) Neutron
What type of shielding is typically needed to stop beta radiation?
A) A few sheets of paper
B) Several feet of concrete or lead
C) Skin or lead
D) Nothing is needed
What is the primary difference between nuclear fission and nuclear fusion?
A) Fission releases less energy than fusion.
B) Fusion is used in nuclear power plants, while fission is used in stars.
C) Fission involves splitting a nucleus, while fusion involves joining nuclei.
D) Fission requires high temperatures, while fusion does not.
Where does radon gas originate?
A) From the burning of fossil fuels
B) From nuclear waste storage sites
C) From cosmic rays interacting with the atmosphere
D) From soil containing Uranium
What particle is typically used to initiate a nuclear fission reaction?
A) Proton
B) Electron
C) Neutron
D) Alpha particle
What is ionizing radiation?
A) Radiation that causes atoms to glow
B) Radiation that creates new elements
C) Radiation that only affects positively charged particles
D) High-energy radiation capable of removing electrons from an atom
Which of the following is a unit used for measuring radiation dose or activity?
A) Joule
B) Curie
C) Watt
D) Pascal
What nuclear process do power plants primarily use to produce energy?
A) Fusion
B) Alpha decay
C) Fission
D) Beta emission
Which of the following is listed as a potential advantage (pro) of nuclear power?
A) Easy disposal of waste (Listed as a con)
B) Low initial construction cost (Not mentioned in source)
C) No carbon emissions during operation
D) Abundant fuel source (Plutonium) (Not mentioned in source)
These questions directly reflect the concepts and examples provided in the review sources and are presented in a multiple-choice format suitable for a test.