CHEM 121 MODULE 4: CHEMICAL
REACTIONS AND STOICHIOMETRY
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026/2027
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1. Balance the following combustion reaction: C3H8 + O2 -> CO2 + H2O. What is the
coefficient for O2?
A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 10
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Balancing the equation gives C3H8 + 5O2 -> 3CO2 + 4H2O. There
are 10 oxygen atoms on the right, requiring 5 O2 molecules.
2. In the reaction 2Al + 3Cl2 -> 2AlCl3, how many grams of AlCl3 are produced from 5.4g of Al?
(Al=27, Cl=35.5)
A. 13.35g
B. 40.2g
C. 20.1g
,D. 26.7g
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Moles of Al = 5.4/27 = 0.2 mol. Ratio Al to AlCl3 is 1:1, so 0.2 mol
AlCl3 is produced. Molar mass of AlCl3 = 133.5. 0.2 * 133.5 = 26.7g.
3. Which type of reaction is 2KClO3 -> 2KCl + 3O2?
A. Decomposition
B. Single Displacement
C. Synthesis
D. Double Displacement
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: A single reactant breaking down into two or more products is a
decomposition reaction.
4. What is the oxidation state of Manganese in KMnO4?
A. +7
B. +4
C. +2
D. +6
Answer: A
, Conceptual Explanation: K is +1, O is -2. 1 + Mn + 4(-2) = 0. Mn - 7 = 0, so Mn = +7.
5. Which of the following compounds is insoluble in water according to solubility rules?
A. AgCl
B. KNO3
C. Na2SO4
D. CaCl2
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Most chlorides are soluble except for Silver, Mercury(I), and
Lead(II).
6. Calculate the percent yield if the theoretical yield is 50g and the actual yield is 42g.
A. 75%
B. 84%
C. 92%
D. 119%
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Percent yield = (Actual / Theoretical) * 100. (42/50)*100 =
84%.
REACTIONS AND STOICHIOMETRY
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026/2027
UPDATE || 100% GUARANTEED PASS
1. Balance the following combustion reaction: C3H8 + O2 -> CO2 + H2O. What is the
coefficient for O2?
A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 10
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Balancing the equation gives C3H8 + 5O2 -> 3CO2 + 4H2O. There
are 10 oxygen atoms on the right, requiring 5 O2 molecules.
2. In the reaction 2Al + 3Cl2 -> 2AlCl3, how many grams of AlCl3 are produced from 5.4g of Al?
(Al=27, Cl=35.5)
A. 13.35g
B. 40.2g
C. 20.1g
,D. 26.7g
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Moles of Al = 5.4/27 = 0.2 mol. Ratio Al to AlCl3 is 1:1, so 0.2 mol
AlCl3 is produced. Molar mass of AlCl3 = 133.5. 0.2 * 133.5 = 26.7g.
3. Which type of reaction is 2KClO3 -> 2KCl + 3O2?
A. Decomposition
B. Single Displacement
C. Synthesis
D. Double Displacement
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: A single reactant breaking down into two or more products is a
decomposition reaction.
4. What is the oxidation state of Manganese in KMnO4?
A. +7
B. +4
C. +2
D. +6
Answer: A
, Conceptual Explanation: K is +1, O is -2. 1 + Mn + 4(-2) = 0. Mn - 7 = 0, so Mn = +7.
5. Which of the following compounds is insoluble in water according to solubility rules?
A. AgCl
B. KNO3
C. Na2SO4
D. CaCl2
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Most chlorides are soluble except for Silver, Mercury(I), and
Lead(II).
6. Calculate the percent yield if the theoretical yield is 50g and the actual yield is 42g.
A. 75%
B. 84%
C. 92%
D. 119%
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Percent yield = (Actual / Theoretical) * 100. (42/50)*100 =
84%.