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General Chemistry Quiz

Total questions: 37

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

If matter is uniform throughout, cannot be separated into other substances by physical processes, but can be decomposed into other substances by chemical processes, it is called a (an) __________.

a)

element

b)

homogeneous mixture

c)

compound

d)

heterogeneous mixture

e)

mixture of elements

2.

The symbol for the element potassium is __________.

a)

Ca

b)

K

c)

P

d)

Se

e)

Pt

3.

The SI unit of temperature is __________.

a)

°C

b)

K

c)

°F

d)

T

e)

t

4.

The density of silver is 10.5 g/cm3. A piece of silver that occupies a volume of 23.6cm3 would have a mass of __________g.

a)

2.25

b)

23.6

c)

0.445

d)

248

e)

112

5.

The number 0.00430 has __________ significant figures.

a)

6

b)

4

c)

2

d)

5

e)

3

6.

The correct result (indicating the proper number of significant figures) of the following addition is __________.

a)

13

b)

13.3

c)

13.33

d)

13.332

e)

none of the above

7.

There are __________ significant figures in the answer to the following computation: (29.2 - 20.0) (1.79 × 10^5)

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

e)

5

8.

Methane and ethane are both made up of carbon and hydrogen. In methane, there are 12.0 g of carbon for every 4.00 g of hydrogen, a ratio of 3:1 by mass. In ethane, there are 24.0 g of carbon for every 6.00 g of hydrogen, a ratio of 4:1 by mass. This is a statement of the law of __________.

a)

conservation of matter

b)

conservation of mass

c)

octaves

d)

multiple proportions

e)

constant composition

9.

Which statement below correctly describes the responses of alpha, beta, and gamma radiation to an electric field?

a)

Both beta and gamma are deflected in the same direction, while alpha shows no response.

b)

Only alpha is deflected, while beta and gamma show no response.

c)

Alpha and beta are deflected in opposite directions, while gamma shows no response.

d)

Both alpha and gamma are deflected in the same direction, while beta shows no response.

e)

Both alpha and beta are deflected in the same direction, while gamma shows no response.

10.

Which pair of atoms constitutes a pair of isotopes of the same element?

a)

14 6 X 14 7 X

b)

14 6 X 12 6 X

c)

19 10 X 19 9 X

d)

20 10 X 21 11 X

e)

17 9 X 17 8 X

11.

The element __________ is the most similar to strontium in chemical and physical properties.

a)

Li

b)

Cs

c)

Ba

d)

At

e)

Rb

12.

Elements in Group 2A are known as the __________.

a)

noble gases

b)

alkali metals

c)

halogens

d)

alkaline earth metals

e)

chalcogens

13.

When a metal and a nonmetal react, the __________ tends to lose electrons and the __________ tends to gain electrons.

a)

nonmetal, metal

b)

metal, metal

c)

nonmetal, nonmetal

d)

metal, nonmetal

e)

None of the above, these elements share electrons.

14.

What is the formula of the compound formed between strontium ions and nitrogen ions?

a)

Sr2N3

b)

SrN

c)

SrN3

d)

Sr3N2

e)

SrN2

15.

The correct formula for molybdenum(IV) hypochlorite is __________.

a)

Mo(ClO4)4

b)

Mo(ClO3)4

c)

MoCl4

d)

Mo(ClO)4

e)

Mo(ClO2)4

16.

If matter is uniform throughout and cannot be separated into other substances by physical means, it is __________.

a)

either an element or a compound

b)

a heterogeneous mixture

c)

a compound

d)

an element

e)

a homogeneous mixture

17.

Which of the following are chemical processes?

a)

1, 2

b)

2, 3, 4

c)

1, 4

d)

1, 3, 4

e)

1, 3

18.

Precision refers to __________.

a)

how close a measured number is to the true value

b)

how close a measured number is to infinity

c)

how close a measured number is to zero

d)

how close a measured number is to the calculated value

e)

how close a measured number is to other measured numbers

19.

Which one of the following is not one of the postulates of Dalton's atomic theory?

a)

All atoms of a given element are identical; the atoms of different elements are different and have different properties.

b)

Atoms of an element are not changed into different types of atoms by chemical reactions: atoms are neither created nor destroyed in chemical reactions.

c)

Atoms are composed of protons, neutrons, and electrons.

d)

Compounds are formed when atoms of more than one element combine.

20.

The gold foil experiment performed in Rutherford's lab __________.

a)

utilized the deflection of beta particles by gold foil

b)

confirmed the plum-pudding model of the atom

c)

led to the discovery of the atomic nucleus

d)

was the basis for Thompson's model of the atom

e)

proved the law of multiple proportions

21.

There are __________ electrons, __________ protons, and __________ neutrons in an atom of 132 54 Xe.

a)

78, 78, 132

b)

78, 78, 54

c)

54, 54, 78

d)

54, 54, 132

e)

132, 132, 54

22.

In the modern periodic table, the elements are arranged in __________.

a)

order of increasing neutron content

b)

reverse alphabetical order

c)

alphabetical order

d)

order of increasing atomic number

e)

order of increasing metallic properties

23.

The net ionic equation for formation of an aqueous solution of NiI2 accompanied by evolution of CO2 gas via mixing solid NiCO3 and aqueous hydriodic acid is __________.

a)

NiCO3(s) + 2HI (aq) → H2O (l) + CO2 (g) + Ni2+(aq) + 2I-(aq)

b)

NiCO3(s) + 2HI (aq) → 2H2O (l) + CO2 (g) + NiI2(aq)

c)

2NiCO3(s) + HI (aq) → 2H2O (l) + CO2 (g) + 2Ni2+(aq)

d)

NiCO3(s) + I-(aq) → 2H2O (l) + CO2 (g) + Ni2+(aq) + HI (aq)

e)

NiCO3(s) + 2H+(aq) → H2O (l) + CO2 (g) + Ni2+(aq)

24.

Which of the following is soluble in water at 25°C (room temperature)?

a)

Fe(OH)2

b)

FeS

c)

FeCO3

d)

Fe(NO3)2

e)

Fe3(PO4)2

25.

Which combination will produce a precipitate?

a)

NaCl (aq) and HC2H3O2 (aq)

b)

NH4OH (aq) and HCl (aq)

c)

NaOH (aq) and Fe(NO3)2 (aq)

d)

AgNO3 (aq) and Ca(C2H3O2)2 (aq)

e)

NaOH (aq) and HCl (aq)

26.

Which one of the following is a weak acid?

a)

HCl

b)

HF

c)

HNO3

d)

HClO4

e)

HI

27.

The balanced reaction between aqueous nitric acid and aqueous strontium hydroxide is __________.

a)

HNO3(aq) + Sr(OH)2(aq) → Sr(NO3)2(aq) + H2(g)

b)

2HNO3(aq) + Sr(OH)2(aq) → Sr(NO3)2(aq) + 2H2(g)

c)

HNO3(aq) + SrOH(aq) → H2O(l) + SrNO3(aq)

d)

2HNO3(aq) + Sr(OH)2(aq) → 2H2O(l) + Sr(NO3)2(aq)

e)

HNO3(aq) + Sr(OH)2(aq) → H2O(l) + Sr(NO3)2(aq)

28.

In which species does sulfur have the highest oxidation number?

a)

S8 (elemental form of sulfur)

b)

K2SO4

c)

SO2

d)

H2S

e)

H2SO3

29.

It is a mixture with a uniform composition and exhibits the same properties in different parts of the mixture

a)

homologous mixture

b)

heterogenous mixture

c)

homogenous mixture

d)

mixture

30.

Which of the following is a strong acid?

a)

Acetic acid

b)

Hydrochloric acid

c)

Ammonia

d)

Ammonia

31.

What is the main function of a burette in a titration experiment?

a)

To mix solutions

b)

To measure pH

c)

To deliver precise volumes of titrant

d)

To heat solutions

32.

Which instrument is most commonly used to measure the absorbance of a solution?

a)

pH meter

b)

Conductivity meter

c)

Spectrophotometer

d)

Centrifuge

33.

What is the first step if a chemical spills on your skin?

a)

Inform your supervisor

b)

Wipe it off with a cloth

c)

Rinse immediately with water for at least 15 minutes

d)

Apply lotion

34.

Which of the following is used to separate a solid from a liquid in a suspension?

a)

Distillation

b)

Filtration

c)

Titration

d)

Chromatography

35.

The main hazard associated with working with volatile organic solvents is:

a)

Burns

b)

Electrical shock

c)

Inhalation of toxic fumes

d)

Frostbite

36.

Which of the following is an endothermic process?

a)

Condensation

b)

Freezing

c)

Evaporation

d)

Combustion

37.

Which chemical is commonly used as a drying agent in desiccators?

a)

Sodium hydroxide

b)

Sodium chloride

c)

Calcium chloride

d)

Potassium permanganate