NEW
Font size
WorksheetsApplied Chemistry Midterm
Total questions: 54
Worksheet time: 39mins
Which of these determines the identity of an atom?
proton
neutron
valence electron
protons and neutrons
What element has an atomic number of 33?
antimony
aluminum
arsenic
argon
Determine the atomic number of boron.
4
5
6
7
For a neutral atom, the number of _______________ equals the number of ______________.
protons; electrons
neutrons, electrons
protons, neutrons
All elements in the same Group have the similar properties because they have the same number of
electron shells
valence electrons
protons
neutrons
All elements in the same period have the same number of...
electron shells
valence electrons
protons
neutrons
Light is emitted by
electrons gaining energy and going up to a higher energy level
electrons giving off energy as a photon and going down to a lower energy level
little gremlins inside lightbulbs
tractors
When an electron goes up an energy level in a atom, we say that the electron is_______.
pretty neat
hot
cold
excited
Which best explains why different elements emit different colors of light when they are burned?
Every element has a different arrangement of electrons that get excited in different ways to release different types of light.
They get hot.
Every element has the same arrangement of electrons that get excited in the same ways to release different types of light.
Every element has light always stored in its electrons.
How many ATOMS are in a molecule of ethanol (C2H6O)?
3
8
9
1
How many different ATOMS are in a molecule of ethanol (C2H6O)?
3
8
9
1
Which element in Period 2 has the greatest atomic radius?
Be
C
Na
Li
Of the halogens, which has the smallest radius?
F
Br
He
At
Which of the period 3 elements has the strongest pull for new electrons (highest electron affinity)?
Ar
Cl
Na
Al
Subatomic particles with a negative charge
Electrons
Neutrons
Protons
Quarks
What is the charge of an ion that has 3 protons and 2 electrons?
+1
-1
0
+2
What is the name of an element that has 3 protons and 2 electrons?
a lithium atom
a lithium ion
a helium atom
a helium ion
Why does chlorine usually gain one electron?
to become unstable
to have an unstable inner shell of electrons (8)
to have a stable inner shell of electrons (8)
to have a stable outer shell of electrons (8)
What is the symbol for an ion with 12 protons and 10 electrons?
Ne+
Ne2+
Mg+
Mg2+
Metals __________ electrons to get a stable electron configuration.
lose
gain
do nothing with
Most nonmetals ______________ electrons to acquire a stable electron configuration.
lose
gain
do nothing with
Group 18 nonmetals _____________ electrons to have a stable electron configuration.
lose
gain
do nothing with
Al+3 + S-2
Which of the following is the best representation of a molecule of fluorine (F2)?
A
B
C
D
What is it called if there are three-pairs of electrons being shared?
Triple Bond
Three Single Bonds
Tribond
Double and Single Bond Combo
Which formula is for phosphorus trichloride?
KCl3
PCl3
K3Cl
P3Cl
Silicon dioxide is the compound in sand. What is its formula?
SO2
NaO2
SiO2
SiO
What is the formula for diphosphorus pentoxide?
P2O5
PO5
P5O2
P2O6
The general formulas for alkanes, alkenes and alkynes are:
alkane: CnH2n+2
alkene: CnH2n
alkyne: CnH2n-2
alkane: CnH2n
alkene: CnH2n+2
alkyne: CnHn+4
alkane: CnH2n-2
alkene: CnH2n
alkyne: CnH2n+2
alkane: CnH2n+2
alkene: CnH2n
alkyne: CnHn-4
