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Chemistry 112 Midterm - October 2018



Matching (Value 15)
 
 
Match each item with the correct statement below.
a.
electronegativity
f.
periodic law
b.
ionization energy
g.
cation
c.
atomic radius
h.
period
d.
metal
i.
group
e.
transition metal
j.
electrons
 

 1. 

type of element characterized by the presence of electrons in the d orbital
 

 2. 

horizontal row in the periodic table
 

 3. 

type of ion formed by Group 2A elements
 

 4. 

A repetition of properties occurs when elements are arranged in order of increasing atomic number.
 

 5. 

ability of an atom to attract electrons when the atom is in a compound
 

 6. 

energy required to remove an electron from an atom
 

 7. 

vertical column in the periodic table
 

 8. 

type of element that is a good conductor of heat and electric current
 
 
Match each item with the correct statement below.
a.
monatomic ion
f.
cation
b.
acid
g.
binary compound
c.
base
h.
anion
d.
law of definite proportions
i.
polyatomic ion
e.
law of multiple proportions
 

 9. 

atom or group of atoms having a positive charge
 

 10. 

compound composed of two different elements
 

 11. 

atom or group of atoms having a negative charge
 

 12. 

produces a hydrogen ion when dissolved in water
 

 13. 

tightly-bound group of atoms that behaves as a unit and carries a net charge
 

 14. 

consists of a single atom with a positive or negative charge
 

 15. 

produces a hydroxide ion when dissolved in water
 

Multiple Choice (Value 47)
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 16. 

If E is the symbol for an element, which two of the following symbols represent isotopes of the same element?
1. mc016-1.jpgE2. mc016-2.jpgE3. mc016-3.jpgE4. mc016-4.jpgE
a.
3 and 4
c.
1 and 2
b.
2 and 3
d.
1 and 4
 

 17. 

What do chemical symbols and formulas represent, respectively?
a.
elements and compounds
b.
compounds and mixtures
c.
elements and ions
d.
atoms and mixtures
 

 18. 

Which of the following materials is a substance?
a.
stainless steel
c.
gasoline
b.
silver
d.
air
 

 19. 

How are chemical formulas of binary ionic compounds generally written?
a.
subscripts first, then ions
b.
cation on left, anion on right
c.
Roman numeral first, then anion, then cation
d.
anion on left, cation on right
 

 20. 

Which of the following is true about the composition of ionic compounds?
a.
They are composed of cations only.
b.
They are composed of anions only.
c.
They are formed from two or more nonmetallic elements.
d.
They are composed of anions and cations.
 

 21. 

Which of the following statements is NOT true about ions?
a.
Charges for ions are written as numbers followed by a plus or minus sign.
b.
Anions are common among nonmetals.
c.
When a cation forms, more electrons are transferred to it.
d.
Cations are positively charged ions.
 

 22. 

What is the electron configuration of the oxide ion (Omc022-1.jpg)?
a.
1smc022-2.jpg2smc022-3.jpg2pmc022-4.jpg
c.
1smc022-7.jpg2smc022-8.jpg2pmc022-9.jpg
b.
1smc022-5.jpg2smc022-6.jpg
d.
1smc022-10.jpg2smc022-11.jpg2pmc022-12.jpg
 

 23. 

Of the elements Fe, Hg, U, and Te, which is a representative element?
a.
Te
c.
Fe
b.
Hg
d.
U
 

 24. 

Atomic size generally ____.
a.
decreases as you move from left to right across a period
b.
remains constant within a period
c.
decreases as you move from top to bottom within a group
d.
increases as you move from left to right across a period
 

 25. 

A vapor is which state of matter?
a.
liquid
c.
gas
b.
solid
d.
all of the above
 

 26. 

What must be done to be certain that a chemical change has taken place?
a.
Check for the production of bubbles before and after the change.
b.
Demonstrate that a release of energy occurred after the change.
c.
Demonstrate that energy was absorbed by the reactants after the change.
d.
Check the composition of the sample before and after the change.
 

 27. 

How many valence electrons are transferred from the calcium atom to iodine in the formation of the compound calcium iodide?
a.
3
c.
2
b.
1
d.
0
 

 28. 

Which subatomic particle plays the greatest part in determining the properties of an element?
a.
proton
c.
electron
b.
neutron
d.
none of the above
 

 29. 

Which of the following is a chemical property?
a.
freezing point
c.
hardness
b.
ability to react with oxygen
d.
color
 

 30. 

What type of ions have names ending in -ide?
a.
only anions
c.
only metal ions
b.
only cations
d.
only gaseous ions
 

 31. 

Which element, when combined with fluorine, would most likely form an ionic compound?
a.
carbon
c.
chlorine
b.
lithium
d.
phosphorus
 

 32. 

When paper turns yellow-brown upon exposure to sunlight, what type of change is likely taking place?
a.
neither a physical change nor a chemical change
b.
a chemical change
c.
both a physical change and a chemical change
d.
a physical change
 

 33. 

In an s orbital, the probability of finding an electron a particular distance from the nucleus does NOT depend on ____.
a.
a quantum mechanical model
c.
direction with respect to the nucleus
b.
the Schrodinger equation
d.
the electron energy sublevel
 

 34. 

In the chemical reaction in which sucrose is heated and decomposes to form carbon dioxide and water, which of the following is a reactant?
a.
carbon dioxide
c.
heat
b.
sucrose
d.
water
 

 35. 

Which electron configuration of the 4f energy sublevel is the most stable?
a.
4fmc035-1.jpg
c.
4f
b.
4fmc035-2.jpg
d.
4fmc035-3.jpg
 

 36. 

Which of the following can be observed only in a microscopic view?
a.
foam insulation
c.
X-ray of a knee joint
b.
structure of a muscle cell
d.
shape of a soybean plant
 

 37. 

Select the correct symbol for an atom of tritium.
a.
mc037-1.jpgH
c.
mc037-3.jpgH
b.
mc037-2.jpgn
d.
mc037-4.jpgH
 

 38. 

Which of the following elements is in the same period as phosphorus?
a.
nitrogen
c.
carbon
b.
oxygen
d.
magnesium
 

 39. 

Of the following elements, which one has the smallest first ionization energy?
a.
boron
c.
carbon
b.
aluminum
d.
silicon
 

 40. 

The atomic number of an element is the total number of which particles in the nucleus?
a.
protons and electrons
c.
neutrons
b.
protons
d.
electrons
 

 41. 

When naming a transition metal ion that can have more than one common ionic charge, the numerical value of the charge is indicated by a ____.
a.
prefix
c.
superscript after the name
b.
Roman numeral following the name
d.
suffix
 

 42. 

What is the formula of the ion formed when phosphorus achieves a noble-gas electron configuration?
a.
Pmc042-1.jpg
c.
Pmc042-3.jpg
b.
Pmc042-2.jpg
d.
Pmc042-4.jpg
 

 43. 

Which of the following best describes an example of pure chemistry?
a.
studying chemicals containing carbon
b.
finding an antidote for a new strain of virus
c.
developing a cure for osteoporosis
d.
testing the effects of lower concentrations of a drug on humans
 

 44. 

Which of the following groupings contains only representative elements?
a.
Cu, Co, Cd
c.
Hg, Cr, Ag
b.
Al, Mg, Li
d.
Ni, Fe, Zn
 

 45. 

In which of the following are the symbol and name for the ion given correctly?
a.
OHmc045-1.jpg: hydroxide; Omc045-2.jpg: oxide
c.
Cmc045-6.jpgHmc045-7.jpgOmc045-8.jpgmc045-9.jpg: acetate; Cmc045-10.jpgOmc045-11.jpgmc045-12.jpg : oxalite
b.
NHmc045-3.jpgmc045-4.jpg: ammonia; Hmc045-5.jpg: hydride
d.
POmc045-13.jpgmc045-14.jpg: phosphate; POmc045-15.jpgmc045-16.jpg: phosphite
 

 46. 

Which of the following is NOT an example of chemistry research in the main area of energy?
a.
producing hook-and-loop tape
b.
developing rechargeable batteries
c.
determining the usefulness of oil from soybean plants
d.
studying the effects of insulation
 

 47. 

What distinguishes a substance from a mixture?
a.
Substances are compounds, and mixtures are not.
b.
Samples of the same substance can have different intensive properties.
c.
Mixtures can be separated physically, while compounds cannot.
d.
Mixtures are groupings of elements, and compounds are not.
 

 48. 

Which of the following does NOT involve a physical change?
a.
decomposing
c.
melting
b.
grinding
d.
mixing
 

 49. 

A substance that forms a vapor is generally in what physical state at room temperature?
a.
solid
c.
liquid or solid
b.
liquid
d.
gas
 

 50. 

In which of the following sets is the symbol of the element, the number of protons, and the number of electrons given correctly?
a.
Cs, 55 protons, 132.9 electrons
c.
Zn, 30 protons, 60 electrons
b.
In, 49 protons, 49 electrons
d.
F, 19 protons, 19 electrons
 

 51. 

How many energy sublevels are in the second principal energy level?
a.
2
c.
4
b.
1
d.
3
 

 52. 

An -ate or -ite at the end of a compound name usually indicates that the compound contains ____.
a.
a polyatomic anion
c.
only two elements
b.
fewer electrons than protons
d.
neutral molecules
 

 53. 

Which of the following is a heterogeneous mixture?
a.
air
c.
oil and vinegar
b.
milk
d.
vinegar in water
 

 54. 

Which of the following is used for chemical symbols today?
a.
numbers
c.
letters
b.
icons
d.
drawings
 

 55. 

Which of the following elements has the smallest first ionization energy?
a.
sodium
c.
magnesium
b.
calcium
d.
potassium
 

 56. 

Which of the following electron configurations gives the correct arrangement of the four valence electrons of the carbon atom in the molecule methane (CHmc056-1.jpg)?
a.
2smc056-2.jpg2pmc056-3.jpg3smc056-4.jpg
c.
2smc056-7.jpg2pmc056-8.jpg3smc056-9.jpg
b.
2smc056-5.jpg2pmc056-6.jpg
d.
2smc056-10.jpg2pmc056-11.jpg
 

 57. 

Which step in the scientific method requires you to use your senses to obtain information?
a.
stating a theory
c.
designing an experiment
b.
revising a hypothesis
d.
making an observation
 

 58. 

Which of the following is NOT a physical change?
a.
mixing two cheeses in a bowl
c.
melting cheese
b.
grating cheese
d.
fermenting of cheese
 

 59. 

What element in the second period has the largest atomic radius?
a.
lithium
c.
carbon
b.
neon
d.
potassium
 

 60. 

What is the relative mass of an electron?
a.
1/1840 the mass of a hydrogen atom
c.
1/1840 the mass of a C-12 atom
b.
1/1840 the mass of a neutron + proton
d.
1/1840 the mass of an alpha particle
 

 61. 

Which of the following does NOT indicate that a chemical change may have taken place?
a.
precipitate formation
c.
gas production
b.
energy transfer
d.
fracture formation
 

 62. 

What causes the shielding effect to remain constant across a period?
a.
Electrons are added to different principal energy levels.
b.
Electrons are added to the same principal energy level.
c.
The atomic radius increases.
d.
The charge on the nucleus is constant.
 

Short Answer (Value 11)
 

 63. 

Give the electron configuration for the lithium ion.
 

 64. 

What is the electron configuration of oxygen?
 

 65. 

Write the formula for the compound barium oxide.
 

 66. 

In which group in the periodic table do the elements have the highest electronegativity values?
 

 67. 

List the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons in sa067-1.jpgC.
 

 68. 

From which orbital in a lithium atom is an electron transferred to form Lisa068-1.jpg?
 

 69. 

What is the electron configuration of sulfur?
 

 70. 

Give the electron configuration for calcium the ion.
 

 71. 

What orbital is filled when iodine gains an electron to become a negative ion?
 

 72. 

Chlorine has two naturally occurring isotopes, Cl-35 and Cl-37. The atomic mass of chlorine is 35.45. Which of these two isotopes of chlorine is more abundant?
 

 73. 

Give the electron configuration for the chloride ion.
 

Numeric Response (Value 10)
 

 74. 

How many electrons are in the highest occupied energy level of copper?

 

 75. 

How many electrons are present in the d sublevel of a neutral atom of nickel?

 

 76. 

How many electrons are in the highest occupied energy level of a neutral strontium atom?

 

 77. 

How many unshared pairs of electrons does the nitrogen atom in ammonia possess?

 

 78. 

Use the periodic table to determine the number of electrons in a neutral atom of lithium.

 

 79. 

How many electrons are in an atom of gold?

 

 80. 

How many traditional areas of study can chemistry be divided into?

 

 81. 

In how many physical states does water commonly exist?

 

 82. 

How many valence electrons are in bromine?

 

 83. 

What is the usual charge on an ion from Group 7A?

 

Completion (Value10)
Complete each statement.
 

 84. 

1.      Write IUPAC names for formulas and formulas for IUPAC names.
a) VBr5                             
b) cobalt(III)nitrate                               
c) Ni(OH)3                             
d) bismuth(III)silicate                              
e) FeO                                              
f) Fe2O3                        
g) Fe(C17H35COO)2                       
h) tin(II)dichromate                                   
i) Mn3P4                             
j) uranium(VI)oxide                        
 

 

Complete the below table (Value 21)
 

 85. 

Complete the follow table:

Isotope Name
Atomic Number
Mass Number
Standard Atomic Notation
# of Protons
# of Neutrons
Phosphorous-35
  
1535P
  
  
140
 
56
 
 
27
60
   
 
92
   
146
Uranium-235
     
 

Essay
 

 86. 


Formulas and Constants

Avogadro’s # : 6.02 x1023
 



 
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