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Regents Chemistry Midterm Review

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In an atom, an orbital represents

a)

the most probably location of a proton

b)

the most probable location of an electron

c)

the least probably location of a neutron

d)

photons emitted as electrons move to lower energy levels

2.

Which particle has a mass so small, it is considered to be 0 amu?

a)

proton

b)

hydrogen nucleus

c)

neutron

d)

electron

3.

During a flame test, sodium chloride produces an intense yellow flame. This yellow color is produced when electrons in excited atoms

a)

are gained by the atoms

b)

are lost by the atoms

c)

move to higher energy states within the atoms

d)

move to lower energy states within the atoms

4.

What quantity is the same among atoms of the same element?

a)

mass number

b)

atomic number

c)

number of neutrons

d)

number of nucleons

5.

An atom that has 8 protons and 10 neutrons is an isotope of the element

a)

nitrogen

b)

oxygen

c)

fluorine

d)

neon

6.

Which elements have the most similar chemical properties?

a)

Ge, As, and Sb

b)

Mn, Fe, and Co

c)

S, Se, and Te

d)

P, S, and Cl

7.

In a bond between an atom of hydrogen and an atom of chlorine, the hydrogen atom has a

a)

weaker attraction for electrons

b)

stronger attraction for electrons

c)

smaller number of first-shell atoms

d)

larger number of first-shell atoms

8.

Which atom has the lowest electronegativity?

a)

Nitrogen

b)

Oxygen

c)

Fluorine

d)

Neon

9.

Which temperature is equal to 170 C?

a)

103 K

b)

443 K

c)

-103 K

d)

498 K

10.

Which statement accurately describes particles of an ideal gas, according to the kinetic molecular theory?

a)

The distance between the gas particles is much greater than the size of the particles

b)

As the gas particles collide, the total energy of the system increases

c)

The gas particles have strong intermolecular forces

d)

The gas particles move in a circular motion

11.

What is the overall charge of an ion that has 9 protons, 11 neutrons, and 10 electrons?

a)

+1

b)

-1

c)

+2

d)

-2

12.

Which electron configuration represents the atoms of a bromine atom in the excited state?

a)

2-8-18-7

b)

2-8-18-8

c)

2-8-17-8

d)

2-8-18-7-1

13.

Which formula represents a polar molecule?

a)

Cl2

b)

CH4

c)

HCl

d)

CO2

14.

Which compound has both ionic and covalent bonds?

a)

CH4

b)

CO

c)

CaCl2

d)

MgSO4

15.

When iron is mixed with sulfur, the iron

a)

becomes a covalent compound

b)

retains its magnetic properties

c)

loses its magnetic properties

d)

transfers its magnetic properties to sulfur

16.

As the elements in Group 2 in the periodic table are considered in order of increasing atomic number, there is a general increase in

a)

stability

b)

atomic radius

c)

electronegativity

d)

first ionization energy

17.

How many electron pairs are shared between the atoms in an N2 molecule?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

18.

How would you classify NaCl?

a)

element

b)

compound

c)

heterogeneous mixture

d)

homogeneous mixture

19.

Which pair of atoms will form ionic bonds?

a)

S and F

b)

Mg and O

c)

F and Cl

d)

H and Ne

20.

Under which conditions does a gas behave least like an ideal gas?

a)

high temperature and low pressure

b)

high temperature and high pressure

c)

low temperature and low pressure

d)

low temperature and high pressure