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August 2017 Chemistry Regents

Total questions: 85

Worksheet time: 3hrs 59mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

1 Which phrase describes an Al atom?

(1) a negatively charged nucleus, surrounded by

negatively charged electrons

(2) a negatively charged nucleus, surrounded by

positively charged electrons

(3) a positively charged nucleus, surrounded by

negatively charged electrons

(4) a positively charged nucleus, surrounded by

positively charged electrons

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

2.

What is the number of electrons in an atom that has 20 protons and 17 neutrons?

a)

37

b)

3

c)

20

d)

17

3.

The mass of a proton is approximately equal to the mass of

a)

an electron

b)

an alpha particle

c)

a neutron

d)

a beta particle

4.

When a sample of CO2(s) becomes CO2(g), there is a change in (1) bond type (2) gram-formula mass (3) molecular polarity (4) particle arrangement

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

5.

Which properties are characteristic of Group 2 elements at STP?

(1) good electrical conductivity and electronegativities less than 1.7

(2) good electrical conductivity and electronegativities greater than 1.7

(3) poor electrical conductivity and electronegativities less than 1.7

(4) poor electrical conductivity and electronegativities greater than 1.7

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

6.

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

(1) number of electrons

(2) number of protons

(3) atomic number

(4) mass number

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

7.

Elements that have atoms with stable valence electron configurations in the ground state are found in

a)

Group 1

b)

Group 8

c)

Group 11

d)

Group 18

8.

A magnesium atom that loses two electrons becomes a

(1) positive ion with a smaller radius

(2) negative ion with a smaller radius

(3) positive ion with a larger radius

(4) negative ion with a larger radius

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

9.

An atom of which element has the strongest attraction for the electrons in a bond?

a)

aluminum

b)

chlorine

c)

carbon

d)

lithium

10.

Which type of matter can not be broken down into simpler substances by a chemical change?

a)

an element

b)

a mixture

c)

a solution

d)

a compound

11.

According to Table F, which substance is most soluble in water?

(1) AgCl

(2) CaCO3

(3) Na2CO3

(4) SrSO4

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

12.

Given the equation representing a reaction:

H + H → H2

Which statement describes the energy change

in this reaction?

(1) A bond is broken as energy is absorbed.

(2) A bond is broken as energy is released.

(3) A bond is formed as energy is absorbed.

(4) A bond is formed as energy is released.

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

13.

Which sample of matter is a mixture?

a)

air

b)

ammonia

c)

manganese

d)

water

14.

Paper chromatography can separate the components of a mixture of colored dyes because the components have differences in

(note: I am grumpy because when we did this in lab/class I mentioned solubility mostly....next year....next year I will mention the other term......)

a)

decay mode

b)

thermal conductivity

c)

ionization energy

d)

molecular polarity

15.

At standard pressure, the boiling point of an unsaturated NaNO3(aq) solution increases when

(1) the solution is diluted with water

(2) some of the NaNO3(aq) solution is removed

(3) the solution is stirred

(4) more NaNO3(s) is dissolved in the solution

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

16.

Which term identifies a form of energy?

a)

combustion

b)

exothermic

c)

themal

d)

electrolytic

17.

According to kinetic molecular theory, which statement describes one characteristic of an ideal gas system?

(1) The distance between gas molecules is smaller than the diameter of one gas molecule.

(2) The attractive force between two gas molecules is strong.

(3) The energy of the system decreases as gas molecules collide.

(4) The straight-line motion of the gas molecules is constant and random.

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

18.

The temperature of a substance is a measure of the

(1) average kinetic energy of its particles

(2) average potential energy of its particles

(3) ionization energy of its particles

(4) activation energy of its particles

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

19.

A real gas behaves most like an ideal gas at

(1) low pressure and high temperature

(2) low pressure and low temperature

(3) high pressure and high temperature

(4) high pressure and low temperature

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

20.

A reaction is most likely to occur when the colliding particles have proper orientation and

a)

mass

b)

volume

c)

half-life

d)

energy

21.

At STP, a 12.0-liter sample of CH4(g) has the same total number of molecules as

(1) 6.0 L of H2(g) at STP

(2) 12.0 L of CO2(g) at STP

(3) 18.0 L of HCl(g) at STP

(4) 24.0 L of O2(g) at STP

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

22.

At standard pressure, during which physical change does the potential energy decrease?

(Hopefully you can figure this out, if not this is one the Sesame St method would work for.)

a)

liquid to gas

b)

liquid to solid

c)

solid to gas

d)

solid to liquid

23.

Which equation represents a chemical

equilibrium?

(1) N2(ℓ) N2(g)

(2) 2NO2(g) N2O4(g)

(3) CO2(s) CO2(g)

(4) NH3(ℓ) NH3(g)

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

24.

The amount of randomness of the atoms in a system is an indication of the

(1) entropy of the system

(2) polarity of the system

(3) excited state of the atoms

(4) ground state of the atoms

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

25.

When a sample of Ca(s) loses 1 mole of electrons in a reaction with a sample of O2(g), the oxygen

(1) loses 1 mole of electrons

(2) loses 2 moles of electrons

(3) gains 1 mole of electrons

(4) gains 2 moles of electrons

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

26.

Which reaction occurs at the anode of an electrochemical cell?

a)

oxidation

b)

reduction

c)

neutralization

d)

transmutation

27.

Which substance is an electrolyte?

(1) CCl4

(2) C6H12O6

(3) SiO2

(4) H2SO4

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

28.

In which process does a heavy nucleus split into two lighter nuclei?

a)

titration

b)

fission

c)

electrolysis

d)

neutralization

29.

Which process converts mass into energy?

(1) distillation of ethanol

(2) filtration of a mixture

(3) fusion of hydrogen atoms

(4) ionization of cesium atoms

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

30.

Which radioisotope is used to determine the age of once-living organisms?

a)

carbon-14

b)

iodine-131

c)

cobalt-60

d)

uranium-238

31.

Which electron configuration represents the electrons in an atom of calcium in an excited state?

(this is SPECIFICALLY asking about calcium being excited)

a)

2-8-8

b)

2-8-8-2

c)

2-7-8-1

d)

2-7-8-3

32.
a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

33.
a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

34.

What is the chemical formula of titanium(II) oxide?

a)

TiO

b)

Ti2O

c)

TiO2

d)

Ti2O3

35.

Which equation shows conservation of mass and

energy for a reaction at 101.3 kPa and 298 K?

(1) 2H2(g) O2(g) → 2H2O(g) 483.6 kJ

(2) 2H2(g) O2(g) → 2H2O(ℓ) 285.8 kJ

(3) H2(g) O2(g) → H2O(g) 483.6 kJ

(4) H2(g) O2(g) → H2O(ℓ) 285.8 kJ

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

36.

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

37.

According to Table G, which substance forms an unsaturated solution when 80. grams of the substance are stirred into 100. grams of H2O at 10.°C?

a)

KNO3

b)

KI

c)

NH3

d)

NaCl

38.

What is the concentration of AgCl in an aqueous

solution that contains 1.2 103 gram of AgCl

in 800. grams of the solution?

a)

1.2 ppm

b)

1.5 ppm

c)

7.2 ppm

d)

9.6 ppm

39.

A sample of gas is in a rigid cylinder with a movable piston. The pressure of the gas is kept constant. If the Kelvin temperature of the gas is doubled, the volume of the gas is

a)

halved

b)

doubled

c)

tripled

d)

unchanged

40.

What is the amount of heat required to completely melt a 200.-gram sample of H2O(s) at STP?

a)

334 J

b)

836 J

c)

66 800 J

d)

452 000 J

41.

As a 15.1-gram sample of a metal absorbs 48.75 J of heat, its temperature increases 25.0 K. What is the specific heat capacity of the metal?

a)

0.129 J/g•K

b)

1.95 J/g•K

c)

3.23 J/g•K

d)

7.74 J/g•K

42.
a)

propane

b)

propanal

c)

propanol

d)

propanone

43.

a)

addition

b)

esterification

c)

polymerization

d)

substitution

44.

Atoms of which element react spontaneously

with Mg2(aq)?

a)

chromium

b)

barium

c)

iron

d)

zinc

45.

In a titration, 5.0 mL of a 2.0 M NaOH(aq) solution exactly neutralizes 10.0 mL of an HCl(aq) solution. What is the concentration of the HCl(aq) solution?

a)

1.0 M

b)

2.0 M

c)

10.0 M

d)

20.0 M

46.
a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

47.

Compared to a solution with a pH value of 7, a solution with a thousand times greater hydronium ion concentration has a pH value of

a)

10

b)

7

c)

3

d)

4

48.
a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

49.
a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

50.
a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

51.

This is technically an open ended question on the exam, but I've made it multiple choice for you here.

How can you figure this out you ask? Either look at what TYPE of elements are in the bond or look at their electronegativities

a)

covalent

b)

ionic

c)

metallic

d)

nonpolar

(don't pick this one, its usually just for two of the same element)

52.

Look at Question 52 for this one. It uses the same picture.

a)

There is an unequal distribution of charge

b)

There is an equal distribution of charge

c)

don't pick this, but think what the word POLAR means like in north and south polee

d)

Don't pick this either, and if you see your class mate pick it to make me crazy stand on the table and tell me immediately

53.

If you are comparing anything even if you don't know take the two things from the question and say something about them

a)

the forward reaction is slower

b)

the forward reaction is faster

c)

the rates are the same

d)

the reverse reaction is slower

54.

Answer question 54.

Remember the reaction shifts AWAY from what you add. If you are guessing remember you can always guess increase, decrease, stay the same.

a)

H2O increases

b)

CO2 increases

c)

H2O decreases

d)

nothing happens

55.

I feel like you should know this about chlorine. Technically you can also go find the melting and boiling point on Table S. Convert them to Celsius and then pretend you are Canadian and understand Celsius.

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

d)

plasma

(seriously don't pick this for anything in chemistry)

56.

Question 56

a)

75.53

b)

40.08

c)

111.1

d)

35.45

57.

Question 57 (There are a few ways to figure this out from the info given. Doesn't matter which way as long as you get the right answer.) Also the order of the elements doesn't matter

a)

CHCl

b)

C2H2Cl2

c)

CHCl2

d)

C2HCl

58.

Question 58

Since it says answer in term of electrons you can NOT just say because its a metal and a nonmetal.

a)

electrons were transferred

b)

electrons are transferred from the metal to the nonmetal

c)

aalcium loses electrons, chlorine gains them

d)

all of these are correct

59.
a)

because of the single bonds

b)

because of the number of Carbons

c)

because of the double bond

d)

because of the triple bond

60.

Question 60

a)

alkane

b)

ester

c)

alkene

d)

halide

61.

Identify the triad that contains a metalloid.

a)

Triad 1

b)

Triad 2

c)

Triad 3

d)

Triad 4

62.

Explain, in terms of electrons, why the elements in triad 2 have similar chemical properties.

a)

An atom of each of the elements has 2 valence electrons.

b)

An atom of each element has the same number of valence electrons in their outmost shell.

c)

Both of these are true.

d)

Neither of these are true.

63.

Compare the volume of a 100.-gram sample of the first element in triad 4 to the volume of a 100.-gram sample of the third element in triad 4 when both samples are at room temperature.

(Look at Table S to find the density to be able to do math to answer this.)

a)

Li has a larger volume

b)

K has a larger volume

c)

Li and K have the same volume

d)

This question is ridiculous and I refuse to answer it, forsaking all points and respect of my peers.

64.

Show a numerical setup that demonstrates Dobereiner’s mathematical relationship for triad 2

a)

I really don't think this is something we learn about. No joking, this is NOT in our list of things to learn.

b)

The right answer:

40 + 137 / 2

65.

State evidence from the equation that this reaction is exothermic.

a)

The heat released by the reaction is represented on the right side of the equation.

b)

The energy term appears on the product side of the equation.

c)

Heat is released.

d)

All of these are correct ways to phrase it.

66.

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

a)

Different substances are formed

b)

The products are different substances than the reactants

c)

Both of those are correct

d)

Neither of these are correct

67.

Show a numerical setup for calculating the percent composition by mass of carbon in C6H10O5 (gram-formula mass  162.1 g/mol).

a)

Its 9:59 p.m. and I can't think how to make this into a multiple choice question....but I guess I will try

b)

12.01 / 31.01 x 100

c)

72.066/162.1 x 100

d)

12.01 / 162.1 x 100

68.

Balance equation 1 in your answer booklet, using the smallest whole-number coefficients.

Gave this a big time limit because I can't make this multiple choice easily so balance the equation. Add together the coefficients and what do you get:

a)

2

b)

4

c)

6

d)

8

69.

State the trend in first ionization energy as the elements in triad 3 are considered in order of increasing atomic number.

a)

As the atomic number increases, the first ionization energy decreases

b)

As the atomic number increases, the first ionization energy increases

c)

As the atomic number increases, the first ionization energy stays the same

d)

This question is ridiculous and I refuse to answer it, forsaking all points and respect of my peers.

70.

Explain, in terms of collision theory, why an increase in temperature increases the rate of reaction between methane gas and steam.

a)

An increase in temperature causes a greater number of effective collisions between methane and water molecules to occur.

b)

A greater number of collisions per second make the reaction rate faster

c)

More molecules collide with sufficient energy

d)

All are correct

71.

State what is represented by interval A on the potential energy diagram.

a)

heat of reaction

b)

activation energy

c)

energy of reactants

d)

energy of products

72.

Determine the number of moles of hydrogen gas required to react completely with 50.0 moles of nitrogen gas in the production of ammonia.

a)

50 moles

b)

100 moles

c)

150 moles

d)

200 moles

73.

Identify the element in diethyl ether that allows it to be classified as an organic compound.

a)

C

b)

H

c)

O

d)

F

74.

State the number of electrons shared between the carbon atoms in one molecule of the organic reactant.

a)

2

b)

4

c)

6

d)

8

75.

State why the reaction is classified as a synthesis reaction

a)

one substance breaks down into two substances

b)

two elements are traded between two compounds

c)

two substances form one

d)

one part of a compound is cruelly tossed aside to allow another element to take its place

76.

Explain, in terms of the strength of intermolecular forces, why the boiling point of diethyl ether at standard pressure is lower than the boiling point of water at standard pressure.

a)

Water has stronger intermolecular forces

b)

Water has weaker intermolecular forces

c)

Diethyl ether has stronger intermolecular forces

d)

The two substances have the same intermolecular forces

77.

Draw a structural formula for an isomer of the product that has the same functional group

a)

This can't be a multiple choice. You just need to draw something with 4 carbons and one oxygen arranged differently from the picture.

b)

Pick the other answer

78.

Explain, in terms of energy, why this cell is an electrolytic cell.

a)

The battery supplies the electricity needed for the reaction to occur

b)

The electrolytic cell converts chemical energy to electrical energy

79.

Explain, in terms of ions, why the aqueous solution in the cell conducts an electric current.

a)

The solution has ions that can move

b)

There are no ions here

c)

Ions? Whats an ion?

d)

The ions are not able to move when dissolved in water

80.

State the oxidation number of oxygen in the aqueous product.

a)

-2

b)

+2

c)

0

d)

-1

81.

Compare the pH value of the solution before the battery is connected to the pH value of the solution after the cell operates for 20 minutes.

a)

As the cell operates, the pH value of the solution goes up

b)

As the cell operates, the pH value of the solution goes down

c)

As the cell operates, the pH value of the solution stays the same

82.

Determine the number of neutrons in an atom of Pb-214.

a)

214

b)

132

c)

128

d)

136

83.

Complete the nuclear equation in your answer booklet for the decay of Po-218 by writing a notation for the missing product.

(The answer book just wants you to fill in the type of decay particle so I am just going to put their names a choices.

a)

alpha

b)

beta

c)

gamma

d)

positron

84.

Determine the fraction of an original sample of Rn-222 that remains unchanged after 7.646 days. [

a)

1/2

b)

1/4

c)

1/8

d)

1/16

85.

Explain, in terms of elements, why the decay of Bi-210 is considered a transmutation

a)

A different element forms

b)

A different isotope forms

c)

A different isomer forms