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Active Chem Unit 1 Review

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 51mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This is a pure substance which cannot be chemically broken down into simpler materials.

a)

Element

b)

Compound

c)

Ion

d)

Isotope

2.

The following is a definition of what: smallest particles that retain the properties of an element.

a)

atom

b)

cation

c)

anion

d)

isotope

3.

This property can only be described when a reaction takes place.

a)

chemical

b)

physical

c)

mass

d)

density

4.

This property does not change the nature of the substance.

a)

chemical

b)

physical

c)

density

d)

mass

5.

Which of the following is NOT a type of radiation?

a)

alpha

b)

beta

c)

delta

d)

gamma

6.

The majority of known elements are _______________.

a)

metals

b)

metalloids

c)

noble gases

d)

non-metals

7.

Which of the following does not belong on the list?

a)

electrons

b)

protons

c)

neutrons

d)

radiation

8.

On the Periodic Table, elements are arranged in what order?

a)

increasing atomic number

b)

increasing atomic mass

c)

increasing number of isotopes

d)

increasing radioactivity

9.

Elements with the same atomic number but a different number of neutrons are called ____________.

a)

cations

b)

anions

c)

isotopes

d)

wayward atoms.

10.

Which is the currently accepted model or theory of an atom?

a)

Bohr Model

b)

Quantum Mechanical Model

c)

Mendeleev's Model

d)

Newtonian Model

11.

A form of energy which travels through space at the speed of light (c = 3.00 108 m/s) is __________ _______________.

a)

light energy

b)

electromagnetic radiation.

c)

proton decay

d)

cathode rays

12.

One mole is equal to _______________.

a)

6.022 x 1023

b)

6.022 x 10-23

c)

6.63 x 10-34

d)

6.63 x 1034

13.

The energy within electromagnetic radiation is given by E=hν where E is energy, h is Planck's constant, and ν is the frequency. What is the value of Planck's constant?

a)

6.022 x 1023

b)

6.022 x 10-23

c)

6.63 x 10-34

d)

6.63 x 1034

14.

The following describes which type of element: is a poor conductor of heat and electricity, in its solid state is usually dull, and their oxides form acidic aqueous solutions.

a)

metals

b)

non-metals

c)

noble gases

d)

metalloids

15.

After Thomson's experiment, what was believed about an atom's structure?

a)

The atom is mostly empty space, has a solid, dense center, and has a neutral charge.

b)

The atom has a neutral charge, with a mostly positive space in which there are negative charges similar to a chocolate chip cookie or plum pudding.

c)

The atom has a dense center with rings of electrons in circular orbits, each at a different energy level.

d)

The atom has a dense center with electrons in differently-shaped orbits, each at a different energy level.

16.

After Rutherford's experiment, what was believed about an atom's structure?

a)

The atom is mostly empty space, has a solid, dense center, and has a neutral charge.

b)

The atom has a neutral charge, with a mostly positive space in which there are negative charges similar to a chocolate chip cookie or plum pudding.

c)

The atom has a dense center with rings of electrons in circular orbits, each at a different energy level.

d)

The atom has a dense center with electrons in differently-shaped orbits, each at a different energy level.

17.

Which of the following is Bohr's model of the atom?

a)

The atom is mostly empty space, has a solid, dense center, and has a neutral charge.

b)

The atom has a neutral charge, with a mostly positive space in which there are negative charges similar to a chocolate chip cookie or plum pudding.

c)

The atom has a dense center with rings of electrons in circular orbits, each at a different energy level.

d)

The atom has a dense center with electrons in differently-shaped orbits, each at a different energy level.

18.

Which of the following is the Quantum Mechanical model of the atom?

a)

The atom is mostly empty space, has a solid, dense center, and has a neutral charge.

b)

The atom has a neutral charge, with a mostly positive space in which there are negative charges similar to a chocolate chip cookie or plum pudding.

c)

The atom has a dense center with rings of electrons in circular orbits, each at a different energy level.

d)

The atom has a dense center with electrons in differently-shaped orbits, each at a different energy level.

19.

Which of the following does NOT fit with the rest of the elements?

a)

Silicon

b)

Copper

c)

Uranium

d)

Manganese

20.

Which of the following will react with hydrogen?

a)

lead

b)

copper

c)

silver

d)

gold

21.

Cathode rays can also be called

a)

protons

b)

electrons

c)

alpha particles

d)

neutrons

22.

Which group of atoms should have similar chemical behavior?

a)

Li, Be, Mg, Al

b)

Mg, Ca, Sr, Ra

c)

C, S, Br, Xe

d)

K, Ca, Sc, Zn

23.

Which element has the largest atomic radii in the 4th period of the Periodic Table?

a)

potassium

b)

zinc

c)

gallium

d)

bromine

24.

Visible light is produced in a hydrogen spectrum when the electron

a)

falls to a lower energy level.

b)

is excited to a higher energy level.

c)

remains in an excited state for several seconds.

d)

is removed from the atom.

25.

Which element has the highest 1st ionization energy of the 3rd period of the Periodic Table?

a)

potassium

b)

copper

c)

germanium

d)

bromine

26.

The nuclear charge of an atom of chlorine-35 is:

a)

+17

b)

- 17

c)

+ 1

d)

-1

27.

Which of the following CANNOT be categorized as a substance?

a)

water

b)

stainless steel

c)

ammonia

d)

potassium chloride

28.

What is always conserved in a chemical reaction?

a)

atoms

b)

molecules

c)

formula units

d)

subscripts

29.

The charge on an atom is

a)

zero since the atom contains equal numbers of electrons and protons.

b)

positive since the protons are much heavier than the electrons.

c)

negative since the electrons are further out from the nucleus.

d)

determined by the number of electrons the atom contains.

30.

Which color of light has the least amount of energy (longest wavelength)?

a)

violet

b)

orange

c)

red

d)

green

31.

When placed in distilled water, the pH of metal oxides will have a pH (a)   than 7.

32.

When placed in distilled water non-metal oxides will have a pH (a)   than 7.

33.

Which of the following elements in the third period would have the smallest atomic radius?

a)

sodium

b)

magnesium

c)

silicon

d)

sulfur

34.

The element will the highest ionization energy, excluding the noble gases, is (a)   .

35.

Which of the following is the equivalent of an alpha particle?

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)

none of the above

36.

Which of the following is the equivalent of an beta particle?

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)

none of the above

37.

Which of the following is the equivalent of an gamma particle?

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)

none of the above

38.

What is the correct name of the compound Al2S3?

a)

dialuminum trisulfide

b)

aluminum(III) sulfide

c)

aluminum sulfide

d)

none of the above

39.

What is the electron configuration of a potassium ion?

a)

1s22s22p63s23p64s1

b)

1s22s22p63s23p6

c)

1s22s22p63s2

d)

1s22s22p63s23p64s2

40.

What is the correct name for the compound N2O5?

a)

nitrogen oxide

b)

binitrogen pentaoxide

c)

dinitrogen pentaoxygen

d)

dinitrogen pentaoxide

41.

Which of the following is NOT physical property?

a)

hardness

b)

density

c)

reacts with hydrochloric acid

d)

color

42.

Rutherford is associated with what experiment?

a)

Gold foil experiment

b)

Oil drop experiment

c)

Cathode ray experiment

d)

Radioactivity experiment

43.

The charge on the sulfate ion is (a)   (use the format #+ OR #-).

44.

There is one cation that is polyatomic. Name it (you do not need to write the formula).

(a)  

45.

How many electrons does phosphorus need to complete its octet?

(a)