AP Chem Term 1 CTA

What is the charge of the ion that aluminum will form?

• +2
• +3
• -3
• -6

Elements which are shiny, conduct electricity and heat are called

• metal
• nonmetal
• metalloid
• nonexistent

Which one of the following elements has the greatest ionization energy?

• Al
• Cl
• Br
• S

How many electrons can occupy the n=4 shell (energy level)?

• 8
• 10
• 18
• 32

How many electrons can occupy the n=4 shell (energy level)?

• 8
• 10
• 18
• 32

Which one of these molecules has a trigonal pyramidal molecular geometry?

• SO₃
• NF₃
• IF₃
• BF₃

Which of the following electron domain geometries has an sp² hybridized central atom?

• Trigonal Pyramidal
• Tetrahedral
• Trigonal Bipyramidal
• Trigonal Planar

Which molecular geometry tends to be nonpolar?

• Bent
• Trigonal Pyramidal
• Trigonal Bipyramidal
• Square Pyramidal

Which of the following molecules is polar?

• SO₃
• SO₂
• CO₂
• CH₄

An alkaline earth metal is expected to have a _____ ionization energy and a _____ electron affinity.

• small; large
• small; small
• large; small
• large; large