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When an aqueous solution of sulfuric acid is added to an aqueous solution of potassium hydroxide the temperature increases. Which describes the reaction taking place?
Exothermic, sign of ΔH +
Exothermic, sign of ΔH −
Endothermic, sign of ΔH +
Endothermic, sign of ΔH −
When an aqueous solution of sulfuric acid is added to an aqueous solution of potassium hydroxide the temperature increases. Which describes the reaction taking place?
Exothermic, sign of ΔH +
Exothermic, sign of ΔH −
Endothermic, sign of ΔH +
Endothermic, sign of ΔH −
Which is an appropriate unit for the rate of a reaction?
mol dm-3 s
mol dm-3 s-1
mol dm-3
s
What is the best definition of rate of reaction?
The time it takes to use up all the reactants
The rate at which all the reactants are used up
The increase in concentration of a product per unit time
The time it takes for one of the reactants to be used up
What is the pH of 1.0 x 10-4 mol dm-3 sulfuric acid?
−4
between 3 and 4
4
between 4 and 5
The value of Kc for the reaction between hydrogen and bromine in the gas phase to produce hydrogen bromide is 4.0 x 10-2. What is the value of Kc for dissociation of gaseous hydrogen bromide into hydrogen and bromine?
4.0 x 10-2
2.0 x 10-2
25
400
Which of the following is not a conjugate acid-base pair?
HNO3 / NO3−
H2SO4 / HSO4−
NH3 / NH2−
H3O+ / OH−
What is the IUPAC name for C(CH3)3CH2CH3?
2-methyl-2-ethylpropane
hexane
2,2-dimethylbutane
2-methylpentane
The reaction between bromine and ethene in the dark is an example of:
free radical substitution
esterification
nucleophilic substitution
addition
Which compound is an ester?
CH3COOH
CH3OCH3
C2H5CHO
HCOOCH3
The mass spectrum of a compound shows peaks with m/z values of 88, 73, 59 and 43. Which compound could give this spectrum?
HCOCH2CH2CH3
CH3CH2COOCH2CH3
CH(CH3)2COOH
CH3CH2CH2COOH
What are the products of the reaction between sulfuric acid and sodium hydrogen carbonate?
NaSO4 + H2O + CO2
Na2SO4 + CO2
Na2SO4 + H2O + CO2
NaSO4 + H2CO3
10.0 cm3 of an aqueous solution of sodium hydroxide of pH = 10 is mixed with 990.0 cm3 of distilled water. What is the pH of the resulting solution?
8
9
11
12
Which statement is incorrect for a 0.10 mol dm–3 HCOOH solution?
pH = 1
[H+] << 0.10 mol dm–3
[HCOO–] is approximately equal to [H+]
HCOOH is partially ionized
Which is an acid-base conjugate pair?
H3O+ / OH–
H2SO4 / SO42–
CH3COOH / H3O+
CH3NH3+ / CH3NH2
Which is not a conjugate acid-base pair?
HNO3and NO3-
CH3COOH and CH3COO−
H3O+ and OH-
HSO4- and SO42-
Which 0.10 mol dm−3 solution would have the highest conductivity?
HCl
NH3
COOH
H2CO3
A solution of acid A has a pH of 1 and a solution of acid B has a pH of 2. Which statement must be correct?
Acid A is stronger than acid B.
[A]>[B]
The concentration of H+ ions in A is higher than in B
The concentration of H+ ions in B is twice the concentration of
H+ ions in A.
What occurs when solid sodium hydrogen carbonate reacts with aqueous sulfuric acid?
Bubbles of sulfur dioxide form.
Bubbles of both hydrogen and carbon dioxide form.
Bubbles of hydrogen form.
Bubbles of carbon dioxide form.
10.0 cm3 of a solution of a strong acid with a pH of 3 is added to a volumetric flask and the total volume is made up to 1.00 dm3 by adding distilled water. The resulting solution is then thoroughly mixed.
1
2
4
5
As the [H3O+] in a solution decreases, the [OH-]
increases and the pH increases.
increases and the pH decreases.
decreases and the pH increases.
decreases and the pH decreases.
The value of pKw at 25°C is
1.0 x10-14
1.0 x 10-7
7.00
14.00
A 0.010M acid solution has a pH of 2.00. The acid could be
HNO3
H2SO3
HCOOH
CH3COOH
Which compound has the shortest C–N bond?
CH3NH2
(CH3)3CNH2
CH3CN
CH3CHNH
Which of the following series shows increasing hydrogen bonding with water?
Propane < propanal < propanol < propanoic acid
Propane < propanol < propanal < propanoic acid
Propanal < propane < propanoic acid < propanol
Propanoic acid < propanol < propanal < propane
Which statement is correct for this reaction?
Fe2O3 (s) + 3CO (g) → 2Fe (s) + 3CO2 (g) ΔH = −26.6 kJ
13.3 kJ are released for every mole of Fe produced.
26.6 kJ are absorbed for every mole of Fe produced.
53.2 kJ are released for every mole of Fe produced.
26.6 kJ are released for every mole of Fe produced.
The enthalpy changes for two reactions are given.
Br2 (l) + F2 (g) → 2BrF (g) ΔH = x kJ
Br2 (l) + 3F2 (g) → 2BrF3 (g) ΔH = y kJ
What is the enthalpy change for the following reaction?
BrF (g) + F2 (g) → BrF3 (g)
x – y
–x + y
1/2(–x + y)
1/2(x – y)
What will happen if the pressure is increased in the following reaction mixture at equilibrium?
CO2 (g) + H2O (l) H+ (aq) + HCO3− (aq)
The equilibrium will shift to the right and pH will decrease.
The equilibrium will shift to the right and pH will increase.
The equilibrium will shift to the left and pH will increase.
The equilibrium will shift to the left and pH will decrease.
10.0 cm3 of an aqueous solution of sodium hydroxide of pH = 10 is mixed with 990.0 cm3 of distilled water. What is the pH of the resulting solution?
8
9
11
12
What is the value of x when 32.2 g of Na2SO4•xH2O are heated leaving 14.2 g of anhydrous Na2SO4? Mr(H2O) = 18; Mr(Na2SO4) = 142.
Na2SO4•xH2O (s) → Na2SO4 (s) + xH2O (g)
0.1
1
5
10
Which statement is incorrect for a 0.10 mol dm–3 HCOOH solution?
pH = 1
[H+] << 0.10 mol dm–3
[HCOO–] is approximately equal to [H+]
HCOOH is partially ionized
Which of the following is a redox reaction?
3Mg (s) + 2AlCl3 (aq) → 2Al (s) + 3MgCl2 (aq)
SiO2 (s) + 2NaOH (aq) → Na2SiO3 (aq) + H2O (l)
KCl (aq) + AgNO3 (aq) → AgCl (s) + KNO3 (aq)
2NaHCO3 (aq) → Na2CO3 (aq) + CO2 (g) + H2O (l)
What is the major product of the reaction between HCl and but-2-ene?
1,2-dichlorobutane
2,3-dichlorobutane
1-chlorobutane
2-chlorobutane
Which compound can be oxidized when heated with an acidified solution of potassium dichromate(VI)?
CH3C(O)CH2CH3
CH3CH2CH(OH)CH3
(CH3)3COH
CH3(CH2)2COOH
Which type of reaction occurs between an alcohol and a carboxylic acid?
Addition
Oxidation
Esterification
Polymerization
How many structural isomers of C6H14 exist?
4
5
6
7
What information is provided by 1H NMR, MS and IR for an organic compound?
I. 1H NMR: chemical environment(s) of protons
II. MS: fragmentation pattern
III. IR: types of functional group
I and II only
I and III only
II and III only
I, II and III
How many grams of sodium azide, NaN3, are needed to produce 68.1 dm3 of N2 (g) at STP?
Molar volume at STP = 22.7 dm3 mol–1; Mr(NaN3) = 65.0
2NaN3 (s) → 3N2 (g) + 2Na (s)
32.5
65.0
130.0
195.0
A student performs an acid-base titration using a pH meter, but forgets to calibrate it. Which type of error will occur and how will it affect the quality of the measurements?
Random error and lower precision
Systematic error and lower accuracy
Systematic error and lower precision
Random error and lower accuracy
What is the sum of the coefficients when the following equation is balanced using the smallest whole numbers?
__C6H12O6 (aq) → __C2H5OH (aq) + __CO2 (g)
4
5
9
10
Which is the electron configuration of a chromium atom in the ground state?
[Ne]3s23p64s13d4
[Ar]3d3
1s22s22p63s23p64s23d4
[Ar]4s13d5
Which trends are correct across period 3 (from Na to Cl)?
I. Atomic radius decreases
II. Melting point increases
III. First ionization energy increases
I and II only
I and III only
II and III only
I, II and III
Which oxide dissolves in water to give a solution with a pH below 7?
MgO
Li2O
CaO
P4O10
Which compound has the greatest percentage by mass of nitrogen atoms?
N2H4
NH3
N2O4
NaNO3
In which order does the oxygen–oxygen bond enthalpy increase?
H2O2 < O2 < O3
H2O2 < O3 < O2
O2 < O3 < H2O2
O3 < H2O2 < O2
Which statements about mixtures are correct?
I. The components may be elements or compounds.
II. All the compounds must be in the same phase.
III. The components retain their individual properties
I and II only
I and III only
II and III only
I, II and III
What is the order of decreasing reactivity of the metals (most reactive first)?
Zn(s) + Sn2+(aq) → Zn2+(aq) + Sn(s)
Cu(s) + Zn2+(aq) → No Reaction
Sn(s) + Cu2+(aq) → Sn2+(aq) + Cu(s)
Ag(s) + Cu2+(aq) → No Reaction
Zn > Cu > Sn > Ag
Sn > Zn > Ag > Cu
Ag > Cu > Zn > Sn
Zn > Sn > Cu > Ag
What is the oxidation half-equation in the redox reaction?
2S2O32–(aq) + I2(aq) → S4O62–(aq) + 2I–(aq)
I2(aq) + 2e– → 2I–(aq)
2I–(aq) → I2(aq) + 2e–
2S2O32–(aq) → S4O62–(aq) + 2e–
S4O62–(aq) + 2e– → 2S2O32–(aq)
Which statements are correct for a voltaic cell?
I. A spontaneous redox chemical reaction produces electrical energy
II. Oxidation occurs at the cathode (negative electrode)
III. Electrons flow from anode (negative electrode) to cathode (positive electrode)
I and II only
I and III only
II and III only
I, II and III
What is the order of increasing boiling point?
C4H10 < CH3COOH < CH3CH2CHO < CH3CH2CH2OH
C4H10 < CH3CH2CHO < CH3CH2CH2OH < CH3COOH
CH3COOH < CH3CH2CH2OH< CH3CH2CHO < C4H10
C4H10 < CH3CH2CH2OH < CH3CH2CHO < CH3COOH
Which molecule has a tertiary nitrogen?
(CH3)2NH
(C2H5)4N+I−
C3H7N(CH3)2
C6H5NH2
What is the density, in gcm−3, of a 34.79 g sample with a volume of 12.5 cm3?
0.359
0.36
2.783
2.78
What can be determined about a molecule from the number of signals in its 1HNMR spectrum?
Bonds present
Molecular formula
Molecular mass
Number of hydrogen environments
5.0 cm3 of 2.00 moldm–3 sodium carbonate solution, Na2CO3(aq), was added to a volumetric flask and the volume was made up to 500 cm3 with water. What is the concentration, in moldm–3, of the solution?
0.0050
0.0040
0.020
0.010
What is the Index of Hydrogen Deficiency (IHD) for 1,3,5-hexatriene (C6H8)?
1
3
5
6
In which set do all the species contain more electrons than neutrons?
14N, 16O, 11C
14N, 16O, 11C4–
14N3–, 16O2–, 11C
14N3–, 16O2–, 11C4+
Which electron transition in the hydrogen atom emission spectrum emits radiation with the longest wavelength?
n = 2 → n = 1
n = 1 → n = 2
n = 4 → n = 1
n = 3 → n = 2
The full electron configuration of an element is:
1s22s22p63s23p2
To which group and period does the element belong?
Group 2, Period 3
Group 3, Period 2
Group 3, Period 4
Group 14, Period 3
Which oxide, when added to water, produces the solution with the highest pH?
Na2O
SO3
MgO
CO2
What is the sum of the coefficients when the equation is balanced with whole numbers?
—C8H18(g) + —O2(g) → —CO(g) + —H2O(l)
26.5
30
53
61
Which bonds cause the boiling point of water to be significantly greater than that of hydrogen sulfide?
London (dispersion)
Covalent
Ionic
Hydrogen
[CoCl6]3– is orange while [Co(NH3)6]3+ is yellow. Which statement is correct?
[CoCl6]3– absorbs orange light.
The oxidation state of cobalt is different in each complex.
The different colours are due to the different charges on the complex.
The different ligands cause different splitting in the 3d orbitals.
What is the trend for atomic radius moving down the periodic table?
increase
decrease
What is the reason for why electronegativity increases across a period on the periodic table?
the inner electron shielding increases
the inner electron shielding decreases
the effective nuclear charge increases
the effective nuclear charge decreases
Why does ionization decrease from Be to B instead of increase like the rest of the period trend?
a 2p sublevel is added on B
electron-electron repulsion is taking place in the 2p sublevel
Why does the ionization energy decrease between N and O instead of increase?
a 2p sublevel is added on O
electron-electron repulsion is taking place in the 2p sublevel of O
Which element has a higher melting point?
Cs
Na
Mg
Al
Which element is the most reactive?
F
Cl
Br
I
The energy required to remove an electron from an atom is the ________.
ionization energy
electronegativity
electron affinity
atomic radius
The ability to attract an electron from another atom is known as _____.
ionization energy
electronegativity
electron affinity
atomic radius
Which of the following as the largest atomic radius?
O
S
Se
Te
Which of the following has the smallest electronegativity?
As
Ca
Ti
Rb
Which of the following has the highest melting point?
C
N
O
F
Which of the following is the most reactive?
Li
Na
K
Rb
Which of the following has the largest atomic radius?
Ca
Ba
Mg
Be
All of the following trends for group one elements decrease, except ______.
melting point
reactivity
ionization energy
electronegativity
All of the following group 17 trends decrease, except _____.
melting point
reactiviity
ionization energy
electronegativity
More frequent collisions correspond to a:
Faster reaction rate
Slower reaction rate
Constant reaction rate
None of the above
This type of cell converts energy from spontaneous, exothermic chemical processes to electrical energy.
Voltaic
Electrolytic
In a voltaic cell,
oxidation occurs at the anode and reduction occurs at the cathode.
oxidation occurs at the cathode and reduction occurs at the anode.
In a voltaic cell,
the anode is the negative electrode and the cathode is the positive electrode.
the anode is the positive electrode and the cathode is the negative electrode.
At the anode in a voltaic cell,
the electrode will lose mass
the electrode will gain mass
the mass of the electrode will not change
At the cathode in a voltaic cell,
the electrode will gain mass
the electrode will lose mass
the mass of the electrode will not change
In general the more reactive a metal, the more ________ its electrode potential in its half-cell.
positive
negative
In an electrolytic cell,
the anode is the negative electrode and the cathode is the positive electrode.
the anode is the positive electrode and the cathode is the negative electrode.
This type of cell converts electrical energy to chemical energy by bringing about non-spontaneous processes.
Voltaic
Electrolytic
In an electrolytic cell,
oxidation occurs at the anode and reduction occurs at the cathode.
oxidation occurs at the cathode and reduction occurs at the anode.
At the anode in an electrolytic cell,
negative ions lose electrons
negative ions gain electrons
positive ions gain electrons
positive ions lose electrons
At the cathode in an electrolytic cell,
negative ions lose electrons
negative ions gain electrons
positive ions gain electrons
positive ions lose electrons
This type of cell converts chemical energy from a redox reaction into electrical energy.
voltaic cell
electrolytic cell
This type of cell is used to break ionic compounds down into their component elements.
voltaic cell
electrolytic cell
In which state(s) of matter do ionic compounds conduct electricity?
solid
liquid
aqueous
gas
All of the following statements are true about the electrolysis of a molten salt EXCEPT
The current is carried through the electrolyte by mobile ions.
Negative ions are oxidized at the anode.
Positive ions are attracted to the cathode which carries a negative charge.
The ions only move when an electric current flows.
The unit which refers to the amount of substance (n) is
the mole
the gram
the cubic centimeter
the centimeter
Masses of atoms are compared on a scale relative to
carbon-12
hydrogen-1
carbon-14
helium-4
Molar mass has units of
g mol-1
g mol
kg mol-1
g cm-3
The molecular formula of a compound gives the _______ of atoms present in a molecule.
simplest ratio
actual number
The number of particles in one mole of a substance is
6.02 x 1023
the same as the substance's molar mass
the same as the substance's atomic number
12
The number 6.02 x 1023 is called
Avogadro's constant
Mole constant
Mass constant
Ideal Gas constant
To find the number of particles in a specific number of moles of a substance,
# moles X Avogadro's constant
# moles X molar mass
# moles / Avogadro's constatn
# moles / molar mass
The weighted average of one atom of an element relative to 1/12 of an atom of carbon-12 is called
relative atomic mass, Ar
relative molar mass, Mr
atomic mass
molar mass
To find the number of moles of a substance,
mass / molar mass
mass X molar mass
molar mass / mass
mass X Avogadro's constant
Which of the structures below is an aldehyde?
What product results from the reaction of CH2=CH2 with Br2?
CHBrCHBr
CH2CHBr
CH3CH2Br
CH2BrCH2Br
What is the final product formed when CH3CH2OH is refluxed with acidified potassium dichromate(VI)?
CH3CHO
CH2=CH2
CH3COOH
HCOOCH3
Which formulas represent butane or its isomer?
I. CH3(CH2)2CH3
II. CH3CH(CH3)CH3
III. (CH3)3CH
I and II only
I and III only
II and III only
I, II and III
Which statement about neighbouring members of all homologous series is correct?
They have the same empirical formula.
They differ by a CH2 group.
They possess different functional groups.
They differ in their degree of unsaturation.
What is the IUPAC name for CH3CH2CH(CH3)2?
1,1-dimethylpropane
2-methylbutane
isopentane
ethyldimethylmethane
How many structural isomers are possible with the molecular formula C6H14?
4
5
6
7
Which formula represents a tertiary alcohol?
Which formula represents a tertiary alcohol?
Which substance is not readily oxidized by acidified potassium dichromate(VI) solution?
propan-1-ol
propan-2-ol
propanal
propanone
Propane, C3H8, undergoes incomplete combustion in a limited amount of air. Which products are most likely to be formed during this reaction?
Carbon monoxide and water
Carbon monoxide and hydrogen
Carbon dioxide and hydrogen
Carbon dioxide and water
Which are characteristics typical of a free radical?
I. It has a lone pair of electrons.
II. It can be formed by the homolytic fission of a covalent bond.
III. It is uncharged.
I and II only
I and III only
II and III only
I, II and III
The image shows a three-dimensional representation of an organic molecule. Which statement is correct?
The correct IUPAC name of the molecule is 2-methylpentane.
All the bond angles will be approximately 90°.
One isomer of this molecule is pentane.
The boiling point of this compound would be higher than that of pentane.
Which statement is correct, based on the reactions show here?
The reaction that produces A from B is a substitution reaction.
Molecule C results from an addition reaction.
Molecule B is a saturated hydrocarbon.
An isomer of molecule A is 2,2-dimethylpropane.
An organic compound X reacts with excess acidified potassium dichromate(VI) to form compound Y, which reacts with sodium carbonate to produce CO2(g).
What is a possible formula for compound X?
CH3CH2COOH
CH3CH2CH2OH
CH3CH(OH)CH3
(CH3)3COH
1s22s22p63s23p64s23d10
When an aqueous solution of sulfuric acid is added to an aqueous solution of potassium hydroxide the temperature increases. Which describes the reaction taking place?
Exothermic, sign of ΔH +
Exothermic, sign of ΔH −
Endothermic, sign of ΔH +
Endothermic, sign of ΔH −
Which is an appropriate unit for the rate of a reaction?
mol dm-3 s
mol dm-3 s-1
mol dm-3
s
The unit which refers to the amount of substance (n) is
the mole
the gram
the cubic centimeter
the centimeter
Molar mass has units of
g mol-1
g mol
kg mol-1
g cm-3
The empirical formula of a compound gives the _______ of atoms present in a molecule.
simplest ratio
actual number
The molecular formula of a compound gives the _______ of atoms present in a molecule.
simplest ratio
actual number
The number of particles in one mole of a substance is
6.02 x 1023
the same as the substance's molar mass
the same as the substance's atomic number
12
The number 6.02 x 1023 is called
Avogadro's constant
Mole constant
Mass constant
Ideal Gas constant
same number of protons, different number of neutrons
atomic number
mass number
isotope
ion
Which one of the following statements is not correct?
The atomic radii of Period 3 elements decrease from sodium to chlorine.
The hydroxides of Group II metals increase in solubility as the group is descended.
In water, aluminium chloride is hydrolysed more than magnesium chloride.
SiO2 has a higher melting point than P4O10 because of stronger London dispersion forces.
Molecules with a permanent dipole include
1 NH3
2 PCl3
3 SCl2
4 SiCl4
1, 2 and 3 only are correct.
1 and 3 only are correct.
2 and 4 only are correct.
4 only is correct.
The percentage by mass of the elements in a compound is
C=72%, H=12%, O=16%.
What is the mole ratio of C : H in the empirical formula of this compound?
1:1
1:2
1:6
6:1
Based on electronegativity values, which bond is the most polar?
B⎼C
C⎼O
N⎼O
O⎼F
Which of the quantities in the enthalpy level diagram below is (are) affected by the use of a catalyst?
I only
III only
I and II only
II and III only
What is the coefficient for H+ when the equation below is balanced?
⎽⎽ Pb(s)+ ⎽⎽ NO3−(aq) + ⎽⎽ H+(aq) →
⎽⎽ Pb2+(aq)+ ⎽⎽NO(g)+⎽⎽H2O(l)
2
4
6
8
In which pair is the first species larger than the second?
Cl and Cl−
Na+ and Na
Na and K
Si and Cl
