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WorksheetsChemistry (10th grade) midterms
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The measurement 0.02552 g, rounded off to one significant figures.
0.026 g
0.02
0.03 g
0.025
A quantitative observation is also called a
Hypothesis
law
measurement
theory
A scientist is working on developing refrigerants that do not release chemicals that destroy the ozone layer. This is best described as an example of
Applied research
biochemistry
technological development
pure research
A measure of the quantity of matter is…
volume
weight
mass
density
The SI unit for mass is the
gram
meter
kilogram
cubic centimeter
What is a factor that the experimenter has full control over and changes to see what happens?
Hypthesis
independent variable
control group
dependent variable
Express the following g in standard notation: 5.035 x 10-5
503500
50350
0.000005035
0.00005035
Convert 0.075 km to m
75 m
7.5 m
750 m
.75 m
A proposed explanation that is based in observations and that can be tested is known as a(n)
Law
principle
hypothesis
experiment
You have been injured in the laboratory (cut, burn, etc.). First you should
Tell the instructor at once
apply first aid yourself
visit the school nurse after class
see a doctor after school
The measurement of 0.0265 g, rounded off to two significant figures, would be
0.03 g
0.026 g
0.030 g
0.027
The measurement 0.0235 g, rounded off to two significant figures. (hint: five rule)
.020 g
.02 g
0.024
0.025 g
If some measurements agree closely with each other but differ widely from the actual value, these measurements are
Neither precise nor accurate
accurate but not precise
both accurate and precise
precise but not accurate
How should you prepare an acid solution?
Add the water to the acid all at once
add the acid to the water all at once
add the acid to the water very slowly
Add the water to acid very slowly
A sample of bismuth has a mass of 343 g and a volume of 35.0 cm3 . What is the density of bismuth?
378 g/cm^3
9.80 g/cm^3
1.20 x 10^4 g/cm^3
0.102 g/cm^3
Mass is a measurement of
the volume of an object
how much space an object occupies
the amount of matter in an object
how dense an object is
The number of significant figures.in the measurements 170.040 km is
Three
five
six
Four
Express in scientific notation, 0.0930 m is
9.3 x 10-3 m
93 x 10-3 m
9.30 x 10-2 m
9.30 x 10-4 m
Round 1009 to three significant figures
101
100
1000.
1010
Horseplay or practical jokes in the laboratory are
okay if you are working alone
always against the rules
okay
not dangerous
A chemical reaction is carried out three times. The mass of the product was 8.93 g for the first trial, 8.94 for the second trial, and 8.92 g for the third trial. Under the conditions of the experiment, the reaction is down to yield 8.60 g of product. The three mass values measured are
Precise
neither accurate or precise
accurate
both accurate and precise
In which of the following measurements are all the zeros considered to be nonsignificant figures?
60.0 mL
506 mL
400.mL
0.0037 mL
the goal of pure research is to
increase knowledge
find a solution to a particular problem
discover new technologies
produce new chemicals
When you finish working with chemicals, biological specimens, and other lab substance always..
wipe your hands on a paper towel
wipe your hands on your clothes
treat your hands with lotion
wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water
The number of significant figures int he measurement 0.000305 kg is
two
three
six
seven
a chemical reaction is carried out three times. the mass of the product was 8.93 g for the first trial, 8,94 for the second trial, and 8.92 g for the third trial. Under the conditions of the experiment, the reaction is known to yield 10.60 g of product. the three mass values measured are
both accurate and precise
neither accurate or precise
precise
accurate
in division and multiplication, the answer should have the same number of significant figures as
number | the calculation with the most significant figures
number in the calculation with the fewest significant figures
average number of significant figures in the calculations
total number of significant figures in the calculation
For numbers less than 0.1, such as 0.06, the zeros to the right of the decimal point but before the first nonzero digit
are always uncertain
are leading zeros and not significant
are significant
show that zero on the left side of the decimal is not significant
calculate the following. & express the answer in scientific notation with the correct number of significant figures:
21.4 + 15 + 17.17 + 4.003
5.8 x 10^1
5.7573 x 10^1
5.75 x 10^1
5.757 x 10^1
which of the following is a set of controlled observation that tests a hypothesis
experiment
mass
weight
constant
when 6.02x10^23 is multiplied by 9.1x10^-31, the product is
5.5x10^-7
5.5x10^-8
5.5x10^55
5.5x10^-53
three values were obtained for the mass of a metal bar: 8.83 g, 8.84, 8.82 g. the known mass is 10.68 g. the values are
both accurate and precise
accurate
neither accurate & precise
precise
The abbreviation for units of length in order from smallest to largest are
km, mm, cm, m
mm, m, cm, km
mm, cm, m, km
m, cm, mm, km
an element is amde of one type of...
molecule
compound
mixture
atom
atoms can gain or lose electrons and become ___, which are atoms that have a positive or negative charge because they have unequal numbers of protons and electrons
molecules
gluons
ions
isotopes
the isotope uranium-235 has 92 protons and 143 neutrons . therefor, its mass number is
143
impossible to determine
235
92
most of an atom is
empty
the nucleus
fluid
dense
In Dalton's Atomic Theory, all elements consist of _____ that cannot be divided
hydrogen
molecuels
atoms
parts
the average atomic mass of an element is
the same as the atomic number of the element
the mass of one isotopes of the elements
the weighted average of all naturally occurring isotopes of the element
the sum of the number of neutrons and protons in an atom
the element X has three naturally occurirng isotopes. The masses (amu) and % abundances of the isotopes are given in the table below. The average atomic mass of the element is ______ amu.
Isotope Abundance Mass
X-221 74.22% 220.9
X-220 12.78% 220.0
X-218 13.00% 218.1
219.7
221.0
220.4
218.5
a form of matter with definite shape and volume
gas
plasma
solid
liquid
three ___ make up each particle inside the nucleus
neutron
quark
proton
gluons
electron
In the thomson model (plum pudding model), he discovered the existence of what particle
electron
quarks
neutrons
protons
a form of matter with constant volume that takes the shape of its container
gas
plasma
liquid
solid
Discovered that the atom has a small, dense, positive charged nucleus
democritus
ernest rutherford
jj thomson
heisenberg
Which one of the following is not one of the postulates of Dalton’s atomic theory?
atoms are composed of protons, neutrons, and electrons
each element is composed of extremely small particles called atoms
compounds are formed when atoms of more than one element combine; a given compound always has the same number and kind of atoms
atoms of an element are not changed into different types of atoms by chemical reactions: atoms are neither created nor destroyed in chemical reactions
All atoms of a given element are identical; the atoms of different elements are different and have different properties
Believed that electrons traveled around the nucleus in definite paths.
Modern atomic model
john dalton
ernest rutherford
neils bohr
Which of the following properties is related to mass and volume, but not an extensive property
moles
density
number of atoms
potential energy
An element has two isotopes, one with a mass of 39 and one with a mass of 41. If the average mass is 40.6, which isotope is more abundant?
Mass of 41
they are both equally abundant
mass of 39
All atoms of a given element have the same __________.
Number of protons
mass
number of neutrons
number of electrons and neutrons
The Law of Conservation of Mass tells us matter can't ______________.
Change color
change temperature
be created nor destroyed
change state of matter
How many neutrons are in an atom with an atomic number of 20, an atomic mass of 45, and a charge of +2?
25
20
45
47
A compound is
any substance that can split apart
another word for an atom
a molecule formed by atoms of the same element
a substance that is composed of two or more elements that are chemically bonded
At sea level, water boils at 100o C. This is an example of a(n)
Chemical change
physical property
chemical property
extensive property
Who developed the Law of Conservation of Mass?
Antoine lavoisier
democritus
Amedeo avogadro
john dalton
Of the following, the smallest and lightest subatomic particle is the __________.
Electrons
protons
nucleus
neutrons
Mass number is
the total number of protons in an atom of an elements
the total number of electrons in an atom
the total number protons and neutrons in an atom of an element
the average atomic mass of an element
Neutral atoms contain equal number of…
protons, electrons, and neutrons
protons and neutron
electrons and neutrons
electrons and protons
What scientist first developed rules for atomic theory and helped kick start modern chemistry?
Democritus
ernest rutherford
jj thomson
john dalton
Isotopes are atoms that have the same number of __________ but differing number of __________.
Neutrons, protons
electrons, protons
protons, electrons
neutrons, electrons
How many protons does this isotope of titanium have?
48/22 Ti
70
22
26
48
How many protons are in an atom that has an atomic number of 34, an atomic mass of 74 and a charge of -2?
32
74
36
34
Who believed that electrons were scattered amongst positively charged material.
John dalton
ernest rutherford
niels bohr
jj thomson
Electron can be found…
inside neutrons
moving rapidly outside the nucleus
inside protons
attached to the nucleus
Which of these is an example of an element?
Oxygen
sugar
soil
water
Which process is a chemical change?
dissolvign in alcohol
burning in air
heating to boil
slicing into two pieces
___________________ is the ability of a substance to combine or change into another substance.
Law of multiple proportions
physical property
chemical property
law of definite
Which of the following is an intensive property of matter?
volume
energy
mass
Density
The mass listed on the periodic table for each element is known as the
Weighted mass
average atomic mass
atomic weight
mass number
Which of the following is example of a chemical property
color
density
tendency to rust
mass
The word atom means
Charged
indestructible
energetic
indivisible
The ancient Greek natural philosopher who first proposed the notion of the atom
Democritus
plato
socrates
aristotle
If a mixture is uniform in composition, it is considered to be
Homogeneous
molecular
hetrogeneous
elemental
Which Russian chemist is considered to be the develop of the Periodic Table?
Dimitri mendeleev
democritus
Antoine lavoisier
joseph proust
All known elements are organized into a chart known as
Element table
group table
metal-nonmetal table
periodic table
Which pair of substances could be used to illustrate the law of multiple proportions?
NaCl, KCl
CO, CO2
CH4, C6H12O6
H20, O2
An atoms of potassium has 19 protons and 20 neutrons. It was mass number
19
9
20
39
The most massive particle in an atom is the
Quark
neutron
electron
none of the choices
A molecule of water contains hydrogen and oxygen in a 1:8 ratio by mass. This is a statement of __________.
Law of multiple proportions
law of ratios
law of conservation of mass
law of definite proportions
The atomic number of an element is
The mass of the element
1 mol. Of the element
the number of neutrons in each atom o the element
the number of protons in each atom of the element
Which orbital can be modeled as dumbbell shaped?
F
p
d
s
The group number tells you the number of _______ ________.
Valence electrons
atomic number
energy levels
who to be friends
As you move across the periodic table from left to right, the atomic radius decreases. This is because…
the number of protons increases, so attraction to the electrons increases
the number of energy levels increase
the number of electron increases
the atomic mass increases
What particles in the heated compounds are responsible for the production of the colored light?
Electron
proton
neutron
proton and neutron
What is the electron configuration of the following element? (unabbreviated, expanded notation)
Boron
Format to get correct in the generator, put a space between the electron superscript and the coefficient energy level:
1s2 2s2 2p6
(a)
Which of these elements has the lowest electronegativity?
Nitrogen
sodium
boron
magnesium
Which statement correctly and completely identifies a trend?
Atomic radius decreases across a period and increases down a group.
Atomic radius decreases across a period and increases down a group.
Atomic radius decreases across a period and increases down a group.
Ionic radius increases across a period and increases down a group
What causes some elements to produce only certain colors of flames in the flame test rather than every color?
Elements only produce certain colors because only some of them have metals in them.
Elements only produce certain colors rather than every color because their electrons do not have set energies.
Elements only produce certain colors rather than every color because their electrons have set energies.
Elements only produce certain colors rather than every color because they have only certain atoms in them.
What is the name of Group 1
alkanline earth metals
boron family
alkali metals
halogens
As you move across the periodic table atoms tend to get smaller because, ______________.
The atoms have more mass
the atoms have less mass
the atoms have less electrons
the atoms have more protons
What is the electron configuration of the following element? (abbreviated, noble gas notation)
Silver
Format to get correct in the generator:
put a space between the bracket and the first coefficient (energy level) and a space between the electron superscript and the following coefficient as with the unabbreviated format.
[He] 2s2 2p5
(a)
What is the electron configuration of the following element? (unabbreviated, expanded notation)
Calcium ion (+2)
Format to get correct in the generator, put a space between the electron superscript and the coefficient energy level:
1s2 2s2 2p6
(a)
Which type of orbital is shaped like a sphere?
P
d
f
s
Which property of light explains that we see it in different colors?
Amplitude
wavelength
crest
trough
An atom becomes _________ when it gains electrons
Positively charged
negatively charged
nothing
excited
Which of the following elements has the greatest electronegativity?
Selenium
phosphorous
astatine
sulfur
Electron arrangement that uses arrows
Shorthand configuration
lewis dot diagram
electron configuration
orbital diagram
The period number tells you the number of ______ _______.
Valence electron
when to go to class
atomic mass
energy levels
What is the electron configuration of the following element? (unabbreviated, expanded notation)
Chlorine
Format to get correct in the generator, put a space between the electron superscript and the coefficient energy level:
1s2 2s2 2p6
(a)
What is the electron configuration of the following element? (unabbreviated, expanded notation)
Lithium
Format to get correct in the generator, put a space between the electron superscript and the coefficient energy level:
1s2 2s2 2p6
(a)
The common charge on the atom in group 17 would be...
+1
-7
+7
-1
The atom with the largest radius in Period 4 (row 4) is
Kr (krypton)
v (vanadium)
Fe (iron)
K (potassium)
The atom with the largest radius in Period 4 (row 4) is
1
14
2
6
An elements with a mass number of 11 and an atomic number of 5 has how many neutrons
5
11
16
6
What is the state when electrons move to a higher energy level upon absorption of energy?
Inactive
active
excited state
ground state
What is the electron configuration of the following element? (unabbreviated, expanded notation)
Phosphorus
Format to get correct in the generator, put a space between the electron superscript and the coefficient energy level:
1s2 2s2 2p6
(a)
Which of the following elements has the smallest atomic radius?
barium
fluroing
oxygen
strontium
What is the electron configuration of the following element? (abbreviated, noble gas notation)
Iron
Format to get correct in the generator:
put a space between the bracket and the first coefficient (energy level) and a space between the electron superscript and the following coefficient as with the unabbreviated format.
[He] 2s2 2p5
(a)
As you move down the periodic table atoms get bigger. This is because ____________.
The atoms have more mass
the atoms have more neutrons
the atoms have more energy levels
the atoms have more protons
Which of the following elements has the greatest ionization energy?
Arsenic
sulfur
chlorine
neon
Which of the following elements has the greatest ionization energy?
Arsenic
sulfur
chlorine
neon
Francium has the lowest ionization energy in Group 1 because
It has the smallest number of valence electrons
it has the greatest number of proton, so it attracts its electrons the strongest
it has the greatest atomic mass
its 1 valence electron is very far from the nucleus, so little energy is needed to remove it
A rule that states that repeating chemical and physical properties of elements change periodically with the atomic number of the elements is the ________
Periodic law
hunds rule
actinde
group rule
Within an energy level, which orbitals are the lowest in energy?
F
p
d
s
Elements which are shiny, conduct electricity and heat are called
Pretty
metals
metalloids
nonmetals
The class of elements are sometimes called "semiconductors"
Nonmetals
groups
metalloids
metals
Most noble gases have _______ valence electrons
8
7
1
2
The most reactive group of metals is in group number _____.
2
17
16
1
Cation are..
neutral
purring
Negative charged ions
positive charged ions
Which of these elements has the greatest atomic radius?
Sulfur
zirconium
barium
chlorine
The atom with the largest atomic radius in Group 18 is
He (helium)
Rn (radon)
Kr (krypton)
Ar (argon)
Electrons are paired based on their spin directions, clockwise and counterclockwise, is what electron configuration rule?
Aufbau principle
pauli exclusion principle
hund’s rule
heinsberg uncertainty principle
Group B is know as the
Inner metals
changelings
transition metals
weirdos
The only stable group on the periodic table is group ____.
1
18
17
2
What is the electron configuration of the following element? (abbreviated, noble gas notation)
Arsenic
Format to get correct in the generator:
put a space between the bracket and the first coefficient (energy level) and a space between the electron superscript and the following coefficient as with the unabbreviated format.
[He] 2s2 2p5
(a)
What elements have zero electronegativity
metalloids
nonmetals
metals
noble gases
A charged group of covalently bonded atoms is known as a(n)
Polyatomic
formula unit
cation
anion
Nonpolar
0.0-0.4
0.4-1.7
1.7-4
What is the goal of the Lewis dot structure?
To search for the number of electrons in an individual atom.
To show the element's valence electrons & bonding capabilities.
To find the atomic mass of an element.
To determine the electron position
The principle that states that atoms tend to form compounds in which each atom has eight electrons in its highest occupies energy level is called the
Rule of eights
octet rule
avogadro principle
Configuration rule
The arrangement of valence electrons in a metallic bond is best describe as
A sea of free-moving electrons
electron pairs existing in multiple bonds
concentrated electron density around specific atoms
fixed positions in a lattice
Electronegativity is...
How easy it is to make friends
the ability of an atom to lose electrons
he energy required to remove an electron from a specific atom
how good an atom is at attracting electrons
In a double covalent bond,
One atom has more than 8 valence electrons
2 atoms share 2 pairs of electrons
2 atoms share 8 valence electrons
1 atoms loses a pair of electrons
Atoms that are bonded with an electronegativity difference of 0.0 to 0.3 are generally considered to be
Negatively charged compounds
ionic compounds
nonpolar covalent
polar covalent compound
A single covalent bond involves the sharing of
a variable number of electrons, which depends on the bonding of atoms
2 electrons
1 electron
3 electrons
What is the bond angle of a tetrahedral?
180
90
109.5
120
What is the molecular shape of ammonia NH3?
Linear
bent
trigonal pyramidal
trigonal planar
Which intermolecular force has high boiling point?
Frictional
hydrogen bonding
london dispersion
dipole-dipole
The shape of a molecule that has three single covalent bond and one lone pair on the center atom is
Tetrahedral
linear
trigonal pyramidal
trigonal planar
What molecular shape is methane CH4?
Bent
linear
trigonal pyramidal
tetrahedral
What is the bond angle of a trigonal planar molecule?
109.5
120
90
180
What is the geometry of a molecule with 2 bonded pairs of electrons and 2 lone pairs of electrons?
Bent
tetrahedral
linear
trigonal pyramidal
What is the geometry of a molecule with 3 bonded pairs and no lone pairs?
Trigonal planar
trigonal pyramidal
tetrahedral
bent
The VSEPR model is used mainly to
Determine ionic charges
measure intermolecular distance
write resonance structures
determine molecular shape
Which intermolecular force is due to the formation of an instantaneous dipole?
Dipole-dipole
london dispersion
none of the choices
hydrogen bonding
Intermolecular forces are the forces
Between molecules
within molecules
What does VSEPR stand for?
Valence shell electron proton repulsion
valence shoe pair repulsion
valance shell electron pair retraction
valence shell electron pair repulsion
The shape of a molecule that has two covalent single bonds and no lone pair on the center atom is
Lienar
trigonal pyramidal
tetrahedral
trigonal planar
A lone pair is defined as
A pair of non-bonded electrons
one non-bonded electrons
A pair of bonded electrons
a pair of electrons on the center atom
Rank the following in order of strength:
covalent
dipole-dipole
hydrogen bonding
London dispersion forces
covalent>hydrogen>dipole>London
dipole>covalent>hydrogen>London
hydrogen>dipole>London>covalent
London>dipole>hydrogen>covalent
Hydrogen bonding can occur with hydrogen and ....
Nitrogen, oxygen, and fluorine
any nonmetal
oxygen, sulfur, and fluorine
oxygen, phosphorous, fluorine
Which of the following is the weakest of the intermolecular forces?
Ion-dipole
hydrogen bonding
london dispersion
dipole-dipole
What is the shape of N2?
Linear
trigonal planar
no shape
bent
What affects the shape of a molecular more?
lone pairs
center atoms
attached atoms
bonded pairs
Which intermolecular force is experienced by all molecules?
London dispersion
ion-dipole
dipole-dipole
hydrogen bonding
All bonding is is based on
Coulombic repulsion
covalent attraction
coulombic attraction
atoms
What affects the molecular shape of a compound?
Neither the bonded or the lone pairs
both the bonded and lone pairs
only the lone pairs
Only the bonded pairs
What information do we look for on the periodic table if we want to examine intermolecular forces?
Electronegativity
atomic mass
ionization
atomic nubmer
The shape of a molecule whose central atom has four pairs of bonding electrons is
Tetrahedral
trigonal planar
linear
trigonal pyramidal
Which of the following is known to have exceptions to the octet rule when drawing Lewis structures?
Nitrogen
carbon
oxygen
phosphorus
According to VSEPR, molecules adjust their shape to keep which of the following as far as possible?
Electrons closest to the nucleus
inner shell electrons
pairs of valence electrons
mobile electrons
The VSEPR model is based on the idea that
Electrons are attracted to the nucleus
there is always an act et of electrons around an atom in a molecule
molecules repel one another
shared and unshared electron pairs repel each other as much as possible
