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WorksheetsChemistry Semester 1 Review
Total questions: 202
Worksheet time: 2hrs 41mins
Chemistry is the study of...
matter
motion
space
energy
beaker
flask
test tube
graduated cylinder
micropipette
beaker
flask
test tube
graduated cylinder
micropipette
beaker
flask
test tube
graduated cylinder
micropipette
In the laboratory, you should NOT...
pour leftover chemicals back in the original container
waft air towards your nose instead of sniff it directly
wear goggles, gloves, aprons, and other protective equipment
put broken glass in a specially-marked container
Which branch of chemistry studies carbon-based molecules?
organic chemistry
inorganic chemistry
analytical chemistry
biochemistry
A rule of nature that can usually be described by a mathematical formula is a(n)...
law
theory
hypothesis
observation
A scientific explanation for something that has been extensively tested and has a massive amount of evidence for it is considered a(n)...
law
theory
hypothesis
observation
A testable guess for why something may be is called a(n)...
law
theory
hypothesis
observation
Which of these statements is true regarding experiments?
the independent variable causes changes in the dependent variable
the dependent variable causes changes in the independent variable
Which group does NOT receive the independent variable so that we can compare results?
control group
experimental group
dependent group
For which two of these must you round to the appropriate number of sig figs?
numbers found by calculation
numbers found with a measuring tool
numbers known to be exactly true
numbers in conversion factors
You measured 32.3 but your teacher said you should have got 35.0. What was your percent error?
7.7%
1.2%
15.8%
25.4%
How many sig figs are in this number?
0.00501
2
3
5
6
How many sig figs are in this number?
3.300 x 107
2
4
6
7
Multiply and round to the correct number of sig figs:
23.22 x 8.1
188.082
188.08
1.9 x 102
188
Add and round to the correct number of sig figs:
200.6 + 33.333
233.933
233.93
233.9
234
What is the SI unit of temperature?
°C
°F
K
mol
What is the SI unit of mass?
kg
L
K
m
Which unit of distance is most appropriate for measuring the height of a person?
cm
μm
km
nm
Which of these would change if you went higher in altitude?
your mass
your weight
your height
Absolute zero is the temperature where...
all molecular motion freezes
chemical reactions can happen spontaneously
it's cold enough for nuclear fusion to occur
all solids and liquids become gases
Liters are a unit of...
area
volume
density
mass
Density =
mass / volume
mass x volume
mass x area
mass / area
Things will float on water if they are...
more dense
less dense
hotter
colder
103
kilo
centi
milli
giga
nano
106
kilo
centi
milli
giga
mega
109
hecto
deca
milli
giga
mega
10-2
hecto
deca
centi
nano
mega
10-3
hecto
kilo
milli
nano
mega
1 mi = 1.6 km
How many km is 5.5 mi?
8.8 km
3.4 km
0.29 km
7.1 km
1 m = 3.28 ft
Convert 3.0 x 108 m/s to ft/min
5.9 x 1010 ft/min
1.6 x 107 ft/min
5.5 x 103 ft/min
6.6 x 10-7 ft/min
Which type of chart is best for showing changes in one variable?
line graph
bar graph
circle graph
scatterplot graph
Which type of chart is best for percentages?
line graph
bar graph
circle graph
scatterplot graph
This relationship is...
directly proportional
indirectly proportional
The smallest piece of an element is a(n)...
atom
compound
molecule
formula unit
Which subatomic particle has a positive charge?
proton
neutron
electron
Which subatomic particle has a negative charge?
proton
neutron
electron
Which subatomic particle has no charge?
proton
neutron
electron
Which subatomic particle determines atomic number? For example, H is 1.
proton
neutron
electron
How do you find atomic charge?
p + e
p - e
n + p
n - e
How do you find atomic mass?
p + e
p - e
n + p
n - e
Which particles are in the nucleus?
proton
neutron
electron
Which fundamental force holds particles in the nucleus together?
strong nuclear force
weak nuclear force
electromagnetic force
gravitational force
Which fundamental force controls radioactive decay?
strong nuclear force
weak nuclear force
electromagnetic force
gravitational force
Which fundamental force causes the attraction of opposite charges and repulsion of similar charges?
strong nuclear force
weak nuclear force
electromagnetic force
gravitational force
How many neutrons does 17F- have?
9
8
10
1
How many protons does 17F- have?
9
8
10
1
How many electrons does 17F- have?
9
8
10
1
CO2 changes from a solid to a gas.
chemical change
physical change
Two atoms are crushed together with so much force that they combine into one larger atom.
Nuclear fusion
Nuclear fission
One large atom breaks apart into smaller atoms
Nuclear fusion
Nuclear fission
An atom has 11 protons, 12 neutrons, and 10 electrons. What is its atomic number?
11
23
1-
1+
An atom has 11 protons, 12 neutrons, and 10 electrons. What is its mass number?
11
23
12
1+
An atom has 11 protons, 12 neutrons, and 10 electrons. What is its charge?
2-
2+
1-
1+
Which particle(s) are made of smaller particles called quarks?
protons
neutrons
electrons
12C and 12C are both carbon, but have different masses. They are...
isotopes
cations
anions
compounds
Na+ and Ca2+ are both...
isotopes
cations
anions
compounds
Cl- and O2- are both...
isotopes
cations
anions
compounds
O2 is an...
element
compound
homogeneous mixture
heterogeneous mixture
NaCl is a(n)...
element
compound
homogeneous mixture
heterogeneous mixture
NaCl(aq) is a(n)...
element
compound
homogeneous mixture
heterogeneous mixture
Trail mix is a(n)...
element
compound
homogeneous mixture
heterogeneous mixture
The "3" in 3H2O is a...
coefficient that indicates how many molecules are present
coefficient that indicates how many atoms are in each molecule
subscript that indicates how many molecules are present
subscript that indicates how many atoms are in each molecule
The "2" in 3H2O is a...
coefficient that indicates how many molecules are present
coefficient that indicates how many atoms are in each molecule
subscript that indicates how many molecules are present
subscript that indicates how many atoms are in each molecule
Which of these is NOT one of the 7 diatomic elements?
O2
F2
N2
S2
Covalent bonds form...
formula units
molecules
Ionic bonds form...
formula units
molecules
In NaCl(aq), what is the solute?
H2O
NaCl(aq)
NaCl
In NaCl(aq), what is the solvent?
H2O
NaCl(aq)
NaCl
A homogeneous mixture with metals is called a(n)...
aqueous solution
colloid
alloy
formula unit
Which of these is NOT a physical property?
color
melting point
density
reactivity
Temperature is the average ___ of a substance's particles.
kinetic energy
potential energy
density
reactivity
Has definite shape and volume
solid
liquid
gas
plasma
Has definite volume, but not shape
solid
liquid
gas
plasma
Does not have definite shape or volume; atoms have no charge
solid
liquid
gas
plasma
Does not have definite shape or volume; free-flying charged particles
solid
liquid
gas
plasma
When particles are arranged in orderly patterns, the substance is called a(n)...
crystal
amorphous solid
colloid
alloy
solid to liquid
melting
freezing
vaporization
sublimation
condensation
liquid to solid
melting
freezing
vaporization
sublimation
condensation
liquid to gas
deposition
freezing
vaporization
sublimation
condensation
gas to liquid
deposition
freezing
vaporization
sublimation
condensation
gas to solid
deposition
melting
vaporization
sublimation
condensation
solid to gas
deposition
melting
vaporization
sublimation
condensation
gas to plasma
deposition
ionization
recombination
sublimation
condensation
Adding solute to a liquid will...
decrease its melting point but increase its boiling point
decrease its melting point and boiling point
increase its melting point and boiling point
increase its melting point but decrease its boiling point
At higher altitudes, boiling occurs at ___ temperatures due to the ___ air pressure.
higher; increased
lower; increased
higher; decreased
lower; decreased
A chemical that assists in a chemical reaction, but is not chemically changed, is called a(n)...
alloy
catalyst
formula unit
colloid
Which law requires that you must end a chemical reaction with the same number of atoms you started with?
law of conservation of mass
law of conservation of momentum
2nd law of thermodynamics
1st law of motion
In this reaction, what coefficient belongs in front of O2?
CH4 + O2 → H2O + CO2
none (implied 1)
2
3
4
In this reaction, what coefficient belongs in front of AlBr3?
AlBr3 + K2SO4 → KBr + Al2(SO4)3
none (implied 1)
2
3
6
Light behaves like a...
particle
wave
particle and wave simultaneously
Light behaves like a...
particle
wave
particle and wave simultaneously
A
wavelength
frequency
amplitude
crest
trough
C
wavelength
frequency
amplitude
crest
trough
B
wavelength
frequency
amplitude
crest
trough
D
wavelength
frequency
amplitude
crest
trough
As wavelength gets longer...
frequency and energy both increase
frequency and energy both decrease
frequency increases; energy decreases
frequency decreases; energy increases
How bright or luminous a light appears is caused by...
frequency
amplitude
number of photons
The intensity of a light's color is caused by...
frequency
amplitude
number of photons
The color or hue of light is caused by...
frequency
amplitude
number of photons
When the crests of two waves perfectly overlap, they ___ due to ___.
get stronger; constructive interference
get weaker; constructive interference
get stronger; destructive interference
get weaker; destructive interference
Particles of light are called
photons
positrons
neutrinos
muons
Light is a type of ___ radiation
electromagnetic
gravitational
conductive
colloidal
Of the visible colors, red light has the...
longest wavelength and highest frequency
longest wavelength and lowest frequency
shortest wavelength and highest frequency
shortest wavelength and lowest frequency
Which type of EM radiation has the longest wavelengths, which makes them good for long-distance communications?
radio
infrared
ultraviolet
gamma
Which type of EM radiation has wavelengths in the mm-cm range, which makes them good for vibrating molecules?
X-rays
microwaves
ultraviolet
gamma
Which type of EM radiation is do we release from our body heat? This is detectable by night- and heat-vision cameras.
radio
infrared
ultraviolet
gamma
Which type of EM radiation includes "black light" and the rays that cause sunburns?
X-rays
microwaves
ultraviolet
infrared
Which type of EM radiation is more ionizing than UV but less ionizing than gamma?
X-rays
microwaves
radio
infrared
Which type of EM radiation has the shortest wavelength and is most energetic?
X-rays
microwaves
radio
gamma
Electricity is the flow of...
electrons
protons
neutrons
photons
Metals are good at conducting electricity because...
the electrons don't belong to any one atom
the weak attraction between cation and anions
they have more protons to repel electrons
metals are polar
If all electrons are in the lowest possible energy levels and orbitals, the atom is in the...
ground state
excited state
spectral state
catalyst state
If an atom absorbs energy and jumps into a higher energy level, the atom is in the...
ground state
excited state
spectral state
catalyst state
When atoms absorb energy, their...
protons go up energy levels
protons go down energy levels
electrons go up energy levels
electrons go down energy levels
Atoms release photons when...
protons go up energy levels
protons go down energy levels
electrons go up energy levels
electrons go down energy levels
The study of how atoms absorb and emit light is called...
cosmology
spectroscopy
organic chemistry
astrology
The Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle says it's not possible to know both the position and momentum of an electron because...
observing them causes them to move
they only exist theoretically
they're too small too be able to detect
they can spontaneously break into quarks
Although this is how atoms are usually drawn, what's wrong with this depiction? Check all that apply.
Electrons don't orbit like planets. They move around in random directions.
The nucleus is very, very, very tiny compared to the electron cloud.
Electrons orbitals aren't always circular; they can have weird shapes.
Electrons are much, much smaller than protons and neutrons.
Which orbital has 1 sublevel and holds 2 electrons?
s
p
d
f
Which orbital has 3 sublevels and holds 6 electrons?
s
p
d
f
Which orbital has 5 sublevels and holds 10 electrons?
s
p
d
f
Which orbital has 7 sublevels and holds 14 electrons?
s
p
d
f
1s2 2s2 2p6
O
C
Na +
Br -
Fe
1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4s2 3d6
1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4s2 4p6
1s2 2s2 3s2 4s2 4s2 3p6 46
1s2 2s2 3s2 4s2 4s2 3p6 3d10
N
1s ↑↓ 2s ↑↓ 2p ↑↓ ↑
1s ↑↓ 2s ↑↓ 2p ↑ ↑ ↑
1s ↑↓ 2s ↑↓ 2p ↓↓↓
1s ↑ 2s ↑ 2p ↑ ↑ ↑ 3s ↑ 3p ↑
[Ar] 4s1
K
Kr
Cl
Na
Which type of metals have valence electrons in the d orbital?
transition metals
alkali metals
alkaline earth metals
basic metals
Which type of metals have valence electrons in the s1 orbital?
transition metals
alkali metals
alkaline earth metals
basic metals
Which type of metals have valence electrons in the s2 orbital?
transition metals
alkali metals
alkaline earth metals
basic metals
What charge do ions of alkali metals form?
1+
2+
1-
2-
What charge do ions of halogens form?
1+
2+
1-
2-
Which chemical family is the LEAST reactive?
noble gases
halogens
alkali metals
transition metals
Which of these chemical families is the MOST reactive?
noble gases
basic metals
halogens
transition metals
Which element is in period 3, group 2?
Mg
Y
B
Li
Electrons in the outermost energy shell are called...
valence electrons
ground-state electrons
catalyst electrons
ionic electrons
Which element has 6 valence electrons?
C
O
N
Ne
Which element forms a 3- charge?
C
O
N
B
According to the octet rule, most atoms want 8...
valence electrons
orbitals
neutrons
energy levels
Which elements cannot conduct electricity?
metals
nonmetals
metalloids or semimetals
Which family consists of mostly man-made radioactive elements?
transition metals
halogens
actinides
alkaline earth metals
Dots in a Lewis structure represent...
valence electrons
atomic charge
atomic number
energy levels
In which type of bond are electrons shared evenly between two nonmetals?
polar covalent
nonpolar covalent
ionic
metallic
In which type of bond are electrons shared between two nonmetals, but not evenly?
polar covalent
nonpolar covalent
ionic
metallic
In which type of bond does a metal give electrons away to a nonmetal?
polar covalent
nonpolar covalent
ionic
metallic
In which type of bond do electrons move freely amongst all atoms?
polar covalent
nonpolar covalent
ionic
metallic
Which type of bond will form in SO2?
single covalent
double covalent
triple covalent
ionic
Which type of bond will form in MgO?
single covalent
double covalent
triple covalent
ionic
Which type of bond will form in CH4?
single covalent
double covalent
triple covalent
ionic
Which type of bond will form in N2?
single covalent
double covalent
triple covalent
ionic
Which ionic compound will form between K and N?
KN
K3N
KN3
KN2
Which ionic compound will form between Ni2+ and PO43- ?
NiPO4
Ni2PO4
Ni3PO8
Ni3(PO4)2
What charge does Cu have in CuBr?
1+
2+
3+
4+
SO42- is a(n)...
cation
polyatomic ion
acid
base
CaO
calcium oxide
calcium (II) oxide
calcium monoxide
monocalcium monoxide
NO2
nitrogen oxide
nitrogen dioxide
mononitrogen dioxide
nitrogen oxide (II)
nitrogen dioxate
NiCl
nickel chloride
nickel (I) chloride
nickel monochloride
nickel chlorite
nickel chlorate
sodium chlorite
NaClO
NaClO2
NaCl
Na(ClO2)2
hydrogen nitrate is also called
nitric acid
hydronitric acid
nitrous acid
hyponitrous acid
hydrogen sulfite is also called
sulfuric acid
hydrosulfuric acid
sulfurous acid
persulfous acid
hydrogen chloride is also called
chloric acid
hydrochloric acid
chlorous acid
hypochlorous acid
Why do molecules form predictable shapes?
electrons around the atoms repel each other
protons in the nuclei repel each other
positively charged nuclei attract electrons
partial charges attract each other
When drawing molecules in 3D, darkened triangles mean...
the atom is pointing towards you
the atom is pointing away from you
the atom is in the same plane as the central atom
When drawing molecules in 3D, dotted lines mean...
the atom is pointing towards you
the atom is pointing away from you
the atom is in the same plane as the central atom
In AXE format, X represents...
how many atoms are bonded to the central atom
how many central atoms are present
how many lone pairs are around the central atom
how many lone pairs are on the surrounding atoms
In AXE format, E represents...
how many atoms are bonded to the central atom
how many central atoms are present
how many lone pairs are around the central atom
how many lone pairs are on the surrounding atoms
What is the AXE of this molecule?
AX3E2
AX5
AX2E3
AX3
What is the steric number of this molecule?
2
3
5
4
What is the electron domain geometry of this molecule?
trigonal planar
trigonal bipyramidal
T-shaped
trigonal pyramidal
What is the molecular geometry of this molecule?
trigonal planar
trigonal bipyramidal
T-shaped
trigonal pyramidal
Which element has the highest electronegativity?
F
P
He
Cs
How strongly an atom pulls on electrons of other atoms is called...
electronegativity
polarity
ionicity
covalence
In H2O which atoms are partially positive?
H
O
In HF, the dipole line points towards...
F, which is δ-
F, which is δ+
H, which is δ-
H, which is δ+
Overall, CO2 is a(n) ___ molecule.
polar
nonpolar
ionic
metallic
Which intermolecular force is weakest? It's caused by an attraction between temporary partial charges caused by from the random positions of electrons.
london dispersion forces
dipole-dipole interactions
hydrogen bonds
Which intermolecular force is the second strongest and exists between partial charges of polar molecules with small electronegativity differences?
london dispersion forces
dipole-dipole interactions
hydrogen bonds
Which intermolecular force is the strongest and exists between partial charges of extremely polar molecules?
london dispersion forces
dipole-dipole interactions
hydrogen bonds
Water is cohesive and adhesive due to its...
hydrogen bonding
covalent bonding
ionic bonding
metallic bonding
If a solute is aqueous, that means it is...
dissolved in water
a precipitate
insoluble in water
hydrophobic
An insoluble chemical is produced when two solutions are mixed. This is called a(n)...
hydrophilic substance
precipitate
aqueous solution
catalyst
Water cannot mix with substances that are...
hydrophobic
hydrophilic
ionic
covalent
A chemical that has polar and nonpolar sides and can force water and oil to mix is called a(n)...
catalyst
emulsifier
precipitate
coefficient
Which chemicals produce an H+ ion when dissolved in water?
acids
bases
precipitates
emulsifiers
Which chemicals produce an OH- ion when dissolved in water?
acids
bases
precipitates
emulsifiers
Alkaline is another word for...
acidic
basic
aqueous
hydrophobic
Which of these is the strongest base?
pH 3
pH 5
pH 7
pH 9
pH 11
Which of these is the strongest acid?
pH 3
pH 5
pH 7
pH 9
pH 11
Pure water is perfectly neutral. What pH is neutral?
pH 3
pH 5
pH 7
pH 9
pH 11
An acid-base neutralization reaction always produces... (Check all that apply)
H2O
a salt
CO2
O2
an organic compound
A combustion reaction always produces... (Check all that apply)
H2O
a salt
CO2
O2
an organic compound
The reactants of a combustion reaction are always... (Check all that apply)
H2O
a salt
CO2
O2
an organic compound
Chemicals that change color in the presence of an acid or base are called...
indicators
catalysts
precipitates
emulsifiers
The energy required to start a chemical reaction is called...
activation energy
precipitation energy
catalytic energy
emulsifying energy
2Na + Cl2 → 2NaCl
synthesis
decomposition
single-replacement
double-replacement
combustion
Acid-base neutralization reactions are a type of...
synthesis
decomposition
single-replacement
double-replacement
combustion
HgSe → Hg + Se
synthesis
decomposition
single-replacement
double-replacement
combustion
Mg + CuS → Cu + MgS
synthesis
decomposition
single-replacement
double-replacement
combustion
LiF + NaCl → LiCl + NaF
synthesis
decomposition
single-replacement
double-replacement
combustion
CH4 + 2O2 → 2H2O + CO2
synthesis
decomposition
single-replacement
double-replacement
combustion
HCl + NaOH → H2O + NaCl
synthesis
decomposition
single-replacement
double-replacement
combustion
