How should I prepare for the exam?
The CHEM 1211 course covers the following broad topics, and the exam is conceptual to determine
fundamental understanding of concepts.
Atomic Structure
Molecular Structure and Bonding
Stoichiometry
States of Matter and Intermolecular Forces
Periodicity
CHEM 1211 Example Questions
There is an emphasis on conceptual questions. The actual exam will be multiple choice. The questions
below are guaranteed not to be on the exam.
1. A certain atom has the symbol 14873𝑋. What does this symbol tell about an atom of the element?
A. It has 148 electrons.
B. It has a valence of 4.
C. It has 221 protons in the nucleus.
D. It has 75 neutrons in the nucleus.
2. The ground-state electronic configuration of the manganese (Mn) atom is
A. 1s22s22p63s23p64s24d5
B. 1s22s22p63s23p63d7
C. 1s22s22p63s23p64s24p5
D. 1s22s22p63s23p63d54s2
3. Most nonmetals
A. Are relatively good reducing agents.
B. Form hydroxides that are basic or amphoteric.
C. Are lustrous and highly conductive.
D. Form anions more readily than cations.
4. Which is most likely to be characteristic of an atom showing metallic properties?
A. A low atomic number.
B. A high ratio of protons to neutrons.
C. More than five valence electrons.
D. Fewer than three valence electrons.
5. How much 16 M HCl is required to make 25 L of 0.50 M HCl?
A. 320 mL
B. 80 mL
C. 780 mL
D. 200 mL
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, 6. A solution is prepared by mixing 100 mL of 0.24 M NaOH with 150 mL of 0.16 M
NaOH. Calculate the hydroxide concentration in moles per liter.
A. 0.096
B. 0.192
C. 0.200
D. 0.384
7. Which element attains the argon core when forming a compound by the transfer of electrons?
A. Ca
B. Ba
C. Mg
D. Al
8. Which pair of elements is most likely to react to form a covalently bonded species?
A. P and O
B. Ca and O
C. K and S
D. Zn and Cl
9. Which phenomenon can be explained by assuming strong hydrogen bonding?
A. Ca reacts with H2 to form CaH2.
B. H2 reacts with Cl2 to form 2 HCl.
C. The boiling point of water is higher than that of H2S.
D. The boiling point of H2Se is higher than that of H2S.
10. The formula of sodium vanadate is Na3VO4 and that of calcium chloride is CaCl2.
What is the formula of calcium vanadate?
A. CaVO4
B. Ca(VO4)2
C. Ca(VO4)3
D. Ca3(VO4)2
11. Balance the equation for the following reaction, using no fractional coefficients
? C + ? HNO3 → ? CO2 + ? NO2 + ? H2O
The sum of the coefficients in the balanced equation is
A. 5
B. 7
C. 9
D. 12
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The CHEM 1211 course covers the following broad topics, and the exam is conceptual to determine
fundamental understanding of concepts.
Atomic Structure
Molecular Structure and Bonding
Stoichiometry
States of Matter and Intermolecular Forces
Periodicity
CHEM 1211 Example Questions
There is an emphasis on conceptual questions. The actual exam will be multiple choice. The questions
below are guaranteed not to be on the exam.
1. A certain atom has the symbol 14873𝑋. What does this symbol tell about an atom of the element?
A. It has 148 electrons.
B. It has a valence of 4.
C. It has 221 protons in the nucleus.
D. It has 75 neutrons in the nucleus.
2. The ground-state electronic configuration of the manganese (Mn) atom is
A. 1s22s22p63s23p64s24d5
B. 1s22s22p63s23p63d7
C. 1s22s22p63s23p64s24p5
D. 1s22s22p63s23p63d54s2
3. Most nonmetals
A. Are relatively good reducing agents.
B. Form hydroxides that are basic or amphoteric.
C. Are lustrous and highly conductive.
D. Form anions more readily than cations.
4. Which is most likely to be characteristic of an atom showing metallic properties?
A. A low atomic number.
B. A high ratio of protons to neutrons.
C. More than five valence electrons.
D. Fewer than three valence electrons.
5. How much 16 M HCl is required to make 25 L of 0.50 M HCl?
A. 320 mL
B. 80 mL
C. 780 mL
D. 200 mL
This study source was downloaded by 100000900629999 from CourseHero.com on 10-31-2025 03:36:59 GMT -05:00
https://www.coursehero.com/file/244449705/CHEM-1211-Practice-ACS-Keypdf/
, 6. A solution is prepared by mixing 100 mL of 0.24 M NaOH with 150 mL of 0.16 M
NaOH. Calculate the hydroxide concentration in moles per liter.
A. 0.096
B. 0.192
C. 0.200
D. 0.384
7. Which element attains the argon core when forming a compound by the transfer of electrons?
A. Ca
B. Ba
C. Mg
D. Al
8. Which pair of elements is most likely to react to form a covalently bonded species?
A. P and O
B. Ca and O
C. K and S
D. Zn and Cl
9. Which phenomenon can be explained by assuming strong hydrogen bonding?
A. Ca reacts with H2 to form CaH2.
B. H2 reacts with Cl2 to form 2 HCl.
C. The boiling point of water is higher than that of H2S.
D. The boiling point of H2Se is higher than that of H2S.
10. The formula of sodium vanadate is Na3VO4 and that of calcium chloride is CaCl2.
What is the formula of calcium vanadate?
A. CaVO4
B. Ca(VO4)2
C. Ca(VO4)3
D. Ca3(VO4)2
11. Balance the equation for the following reaction, using no fractional coefficients
? C + ? HNO3 → ? CO2 + ? NO2 + ? H2O
The sum of the coefficients in the balanced equation is
A. 5
B. 7
C. 9
D. 12
This study source was downloaded by 100000900629999 from CourseHero.com on 10-31-2025 03:36:59 GMT -05:00
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