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Chemistry Midterm review 2020-2021

Total questions: 31

Worksheet time: 36mins

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Class
Date
1.

The diagram below represents the nucleus of an atom. What are the atomic number and mass number of this atom?

a)

The atomic number is 9 and the mass number is 19.

b)

The atomic number is 9 and the mass number is 20.

c)

The atomic number is 11 and the mass number is 19.

d)

The atomic number is 11 and the mass number is 20.

2.

Which properties are characteristic of Group 2 elements at STP?

a)

good electrical conductivity and electronegativities less than 1.7

b)

good electrical conductivity and electronegativities greater than 1.7

c)

poor electrical conductivity and electronegativities less than 1.7

d)

poor electrical conductivity and electronegativities greater than 1.7

3.

Compared to an atom of C-12, an atom of C-14 has a greater

a)

number of electrons

b)

number of protons

c)

atomic number

d)

mass number

4.

Based on Table S, which group on the Periodic Table has the element with the highest electronegativity?

a)

Group 1

b)

Group 2

c)

Group 17

d)

Group 18

5.

Which electron transition in an excited atom results in a release of energy?

a)

first shell to the third shell

b)

second shell to the fourth shell

c)

third shell to the fourth shell

d)

fourth shell to the second shell

6.

Given the balanced equation representing a reaction

H2 + energy -->H + H What occurs as bonds are broken in one mole of H2 molecules during this reaction?

a)

Energy is absorbed and one mole of unbonded hydrogen atoms is produced.

b)

Energy is absorbed and two moles of unbonded hydrogen atoms are produced.

c)

Energy is released and one mole of unbonded hydrogen atoms is produced.

d)

Energy is released and two moles of unbonded hydrogen atoms are produced.

7.

The chemical formula for nickel (II) bromide is

a)


Ni2BrNi_{2_{ }}Br

b)

NiBr2NiBr_2

c)

N2BrN_2Br

d)

NBr2NBr_{ }2

8.

Which statement classifies the two compounds?

a)

Both compounds are ionic.

b)

Both compounds are molecular

c)

Compound 1 is ionic, and compound 2 is molecular.

d)

Compound 1 is molecular, and compound 2 is ionic

9.

The gram-formula mass of  is (NH4)2CO3(NH_4)_2CO_3  is

a)

46.0 g

b)

64.0 g

c)

78.0 g

d)

96.0 g

10.

Explain, in terms of the strength of intermolecular forces, why the boiling point of water is higher than other liquids?

4 lines
11.

Explain, in terms of charge distribution, why a molecule of butanamide is polar.

4 lines
12.

A sample of calcium carbonate, CaCO3, has a mass of 42.2 grams. Calcium carbonate has a gram-formula mass of 100. g/mol. Determine the percent composition by mass of oxygen in the CaCO3.

4 lines
13.

State the number of electrons shared between the carbon atoms in a molecule of vinyl chloride.

4 lines
14.

Explain, in terms of substances in the reaction, why the equation represents a chemical change.

4 lines
15.

An ion that consists of 7 protons, 6 neutrons, and 10 electrons has a net charge of

a)

4–

b)

3-

c)

3+

d)

4+

16.

Which Lewis electron-dot diagram represents calcium oxide?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

17.

When an atom becomes a positive ion, the radius of the atom

a)

decreases

b)

increases

c)

remains the same

18.

Which factor distinguishes a metallic bond from an ionic bond or a covalent bond?

a)

the mobility of electrons

b)

the mobility of protons

c)

the equal sharing of electrons

d)

the unequal sharing of electrons

19.

Which statement describes the charge and location of an electron in an atom?

a)

An electron has a positive charge and is located outside the nucleus.

b)

An electron has a positive charge and is located in the nucleus.

c)

An electron has a negative charge and is located outside the nucleus.

d)

An electron has a negative charge and is located in the nucleus.

20.

A mixture of crystals of salt and sugar is added to water and stirred until all solids have dissolved. Which statement best describes the resulting mixture?

a)

The mixture is homogeneous and can be separated by filtration.

b)

The mixture is homogeneous and cannot be separated by filtration.

c)

The mixture is heterogeneous and can be separated by filtration.

d)

The mixture is heterogeneous and cannot be separated by filtration.

21.

Recovering the salt from a mixture of salt and water could best be accomplished by

a)

evaporation

b)

Filtration

c)

paper chromatography

d)

density determination

22.

The chemical properties of calcium are most similar to the chemical properties of

a)

Ar

b)

K

c)

Mg

d)

Sc

23.

Which sequence correctly places the elements in order of increasing ionization energy?

a)

H -->Li --> Na --> K

b)

I --> Br --> Cl --> F

c)

O --> S--> Se --> Te

24.

Base your answer to the following question on your knowledge of chemical bonding and on the Lewis electron-dot diagrams of  H2SH_{2_{ }}S    CO2CO_2   and   F2F_2  below.

Explain, in terms of electronegativity, why a C–O bond in  CO2CO_2   is more polar than the F–F bond in  F2F_2  

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25.

How many electrons would a Cl- ion have?

4 lines
26.

How many electrons would a Silicon atom have?

4 lines
27.

Which type of bond is formed by the transfer of electrons from one atom to another?

a)

a covalent bond

b)

a coordinate covalent bond

c)

a hydrogen bond

d)

an ionic bond

28.

Which process represents a chemical change?

a)

melting of ice

b)

corrosion of copper

c)

evaporation of water

d)

crystallization of sugar

29.

Which measurement has the greatest number of significant figures?

a)

6.060 mg

b)

60.6 mg

c)

606 mg

d)

60600 mg

30.

What is the chemical formula for lead(IV) oxide?

a)

PbO2PbO_2

b)

PbO4PbO_4

c)

Pb2OPb_2O

d)

Pb4OPb_4O

31.

What is the chemical formula for sodium oxalate?

a)

NaO

b)

Na2ONa_2O

c)

Na2C2O4Na_2C_2O_4

d)

NaC2O4NaC_2O_4