Chemistry Test Bank

Chapter 02 Atoms and the Periodic Table 1. The scientist who determined the magnitude of the electric charge on the electron was A. John Dalton. B. Robert Millikan. C. J. J. Thomson. D. Henry Moseley. E. J. Burdge. Blooms: 1. Remember Difficulty: Easy Gradable: automatic Subtopic: Structure of the Atom Topic: Components of Matter 2. When J. J. Thomson discovered the electron, what physical property of the electron did he measure? A. its charge, e B. its charge-to-mass ratio,...

1. Which of the following elements is found in the same period of the periodic table as tin? a. silicone b. arsenic c. tellurium d. technetium ANSWER: c POINTS: 1 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False DATE CREATED: 3/4/2016 3:37 PM DATE MODIFIED: 3/4/2016 3:37 PM 2. Which element is the first one in the group IVA(14) of the periodic table? a. C b. Na c. Sc d. Ti ANSWER: a POINTS: 1 QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice HAS VARIABLES: False ...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Nitroglycerin decomposes violently according to the balanced chemical equation below. 2 C3H5(NO3)3( )  3 N2(g) + 1/2 O2(g) + 6 CO2(g) + 5 H2O(g) Which of the following statements concerning this reaction is/are CORRECT? 1. Two moles of nitroglycerine will produce three moles of nitrogen and five moles of water. 2. Four molecules of nitroglycerine will produced one molecule of oxygen and twelve molecules of carbon dioxide. 3. Six grams of nitroglycerine w...

1. The molecular formula of a particular solid is C8H4O6. Its molecular mass is a. 288 amu. b. 100 amu. c. 296 amu. d. 196 amu. e. 170 amu. ANSWER: d POINTS: 1 DIFFICULTY: easy REFERENCES: 3.1 LEARNING OBJECTIVES: GENE.EBBI.13.67 - Calculate the formula mass from a formula. (Example 3.1) TOPICS: mass and moles of substance stoichiometry KEYWORDS: molecular mass OTHER: general chemistry 2. The hydrocarbon octane has the structural formula CH3(CH2)...

Chapter 1—Structure and Bonding SHORT ANSWER 1. Give the ground-state electron configuration for carbon (atomic number 6). ANS: 1s22s22px12py1 or 1s22s22p2 2. Give the ground-state electron configuration for fluorine (atomic number 9). ANS: 1s22s22px2 2py2 2pz1 or 1s22s22p5 3.Give the ground-state electron configuration for magnesium (atomic number 12). ANS: 1s22s22p63s2 4. How many electrons does silicon have in its valence shell? ANS: four Exhibit 1-1 Write valid Lewis (electron-...

Organic Chemistry, 6e (Smith) Chapter 1 Structure and Bonding 1) What is the ground-state electronic configuration of a carbon atom? A) 1s2, 2s2, 2p5 B) 1s2, 2s2, 2p2 C) 1s2, 2s2, 2p6 D) 1s2, 2s2, 2p4 Answer: B Difficulty: 1 Easy Section: 01.01 Topic: Structure and Bonding Bloom's: 2. Understand Chapter: 01 Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation 2) What is the ground-state electronic configuration of a fluorine atom? A) 1s2, 2s2, 2p2 B) 1s2, 2s2, 2p3 C) 1s2, 2s2, 2p4 D) 1s2, 2s2, 2p5 Ans...

Chapter 01 - Matter and Measurement Multiple Choice Questions 1. Which is not an example of a pure substance? A. Sugar B. Air C. Aluminum foil D. Water E. A block of dry ice Bloom's Level: 1. Remember Difficulty: Easy Gradable: automatic Subtopic: Classification and States of Matter Topic: Study of Chemistry 2. Which is an example of a physical change? A. The rusting of an iron nail B. The burning of propane in a gas grill C. Baking cookies D. Polishing tarnished silver E. Meltin...

Chapter 01 - Chemistry: An Introduction 1. Define the following terms: a. science b. chemistry ANS: a. Science - a framework for gaining and organizing knowledge. It is a procedure for processing and understanding certain information. b. Chemistry - the science that deals with the matter of the universe and the changes it can undergo. PTS: 1 DIF: easy MSC: general chemistry 2. Define the following terms: a. scientific method b. natural law c. hypothesis d. theory TOP: general concept...

1. The quantity 0.0000064 g expressed in scientific notation. A.6.4×106 g B. 6.4 × 10 ̄6 g C.6.4×107 g D. 6.4 × 10 ̄7 g Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation Bloom's Level: 3. Apply Chapter: 01 Section: 01.08 Subtopic: Scientific Notation Topic: Study of Chemistry Feedback: Negative powers of ten move the decimal to the left. 2. The quantity 8.7 × 105 g expressed in standard decimal notation. A. 0.000087 g B. 870.000 g C. 0.0000087 g D. 870,000 g Accessibility: Keyboard Navigat...

NETA Assessment: Test Bank to accompany Chemistry: Human Activity, Chemical Reactivity, Second International Edition By Peter G. Mahaffy, Robert Bucat, Roy Tasker, John C. Kotz, Paul M. Treichel, Gabriela C. Weaver, John McMurry Test Bank prepared by Brett McCollum, Mount Royal University Text ISBN: 0176660887 NETA copy editor: Kelli Howey For more information contact Nelson, 1120 Birchmount Road, Toronto, Ontario M1K 5G4. Or you can visit our Internet site at . ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. No part...

Chapter 1—Matter, Measurements, and Calculations MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. The mass of an object is a. the force between the object and the earth. b. a measure of the amount of matter in the object. c. the amount of space the object occupies. d. depends on the location of the object on the earth. ANS: B PTS: 1 Any two objects are attracted to each other by _____ . a. gravity c. magnetism b. electrostatic forces d. all of them ANS: A PTS: 1 How is the weight of ...

Chapter 1—Basic Concepts of Chemistry MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. A hypothesis is a a. mathematical formula that models a pattern of behavior. b. concise statement of a behavior that is always the same under the same conditions. c. set of experiments designed to test a theory. d. well-tested, unifying principle that explains a body of facts. e. tentative explanation or prediction based upon experimental observations. ANS: E 2. A theory is a a. concise statement of a behavior that is always t...

Chapter 01 - Chemistry: An Introduction 1. Define the following terms: a. science b. chemistry ANS: a. Science - a framework for gaining and organizing knowledge. It is a procedure for processing and understanding certain information. b. Chemistry - the science that deals with the matter of the universe and the changes it can undergo. PTS: 1 DIF: easy MSC: general chemistry 2. Define the following terms: a. scientific method b. natural law c. hypothesis d. theory TOP: general concept...

Chapter 01: Introduction 1. A tentative explanation for a set of observations that can be tested by further experimentation is referred to as A) a hypothesis. B) a law. C) a theory. D) none of the above. Ans: A Category: Easy Section: 1.2 2. A concise verbal or mathematical statement of a relationship between phenomena that is always the same under the same conditions is referred to as A) a hypothesis. B) a law. C) a theory. D) none of the above. Ans: B Category: Easy Section: 1.2 3. A un...

Chapter 1-Structure and Bonding:Acids and Bases 1. How many total valence electrons are represented in the following electron configuration? 1s22s22px2 2py2 2pz1 or 1s22s22p5 a. 1 b. 3 c. 5 d. 7 e. 9 ANS: D Instructions: Write valid Lewis (electron-dot) structures for each formula below. Show all electrons as dots and show all nonbonding electrons. 2. Write: CH3CH2OH ethanol ANS: 3. The structure of urea is shown below. Fill in any nonbonding valence electrons that are missing from the l...

Chapter 1—Molecular Reasons MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which of these is the best definition of matter? a. The pull of gravity on an object. b. Anything that has weight and volume. c. Anything that has mass and occupies space. d. Anything that is directly proportional to weight. e. The measure of the amount of space an object occupies. ANS: C PTS: 1 2. Which of these statements is correct? a. The amount of carbon on earth is essentially constant. b. The amount of carbon on earth fluctuates...

Chapter 1—The Foundations of Chemistry MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which of the following statements is incorrect? a. A body in motion possesses kinetic energy because of its motion. b. An object possesses potential energy because of its position or composition. c. Nuclear energy is an important kind of potential energy. d. Chemical reactions and physical changes that release energy to their surroundings are endothermic. e. The Law of Conservation of Matter and Energy states that the combined ...

Chapter 1—Living in a World of Chemistry MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which activity comes first in the scientific method? a. conclusion b. hypothesis c. experimentation d. observation ANS: D 2. Which is considered a physical science? a. physics b. biology c. zoology d. botany ANS: A 3. A scientist is trying to make a new insecticide that will be more toxic to flies, but less toxic to humans than insecticides now available. The scientist is engaged in a. basic research. b. applied research. ...

CHAPTER 3: Chemical Foundations: Elements, Atoms, and Ions 1. What is the most abundant element on the Earth (including the crust, oceans, and atmosphere)? A. silicon B. oxygen C. hydrogen D. iron E. carbon ANS: B PTS: 1 TOP: Test: Chapter Test NOT: worldofchem_2013 2. What is the most abundant element found in the human body? A. oxygen B. water C. hydrogen D. calcium E. carbon ANS: A PTS: 1 TOP: Test: Chapter Test NOT: worldofchem_2013 3. The symb...

Chapter 3 -- Alkenes and Alkynes MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which of the following dienes can be classified as conjugated? A) CH3CH=C=CH2 B) CH3CH=CHCH=CH2 C) CH2=CHCH2CH=CH2 D) CH3CH=CHCH2CH2CH=CH2 E) CH2=C=CH2 ANS: B TOP: Alkenes and Alkynes: Nomenclature and Structure 2. Which of the following molecular formulas could not represent an alkene? A) C5H10 B) C7H14 C) C10H20 D) C27H56 E) C31H62 ANS: D TOP: Alkenes and Alkynes: Nomenclature and Structure 3. What...